F 0578
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to
participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure an advance directive (AD, a written instruction, such
as a living will or durable power of attorney for health care when the individual is incapacitated) or Physician
Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST, a form designed to improve patient care by creating a
portable medical order form that records patients' treatment wishes so that emergency personnel know
what treatments the patient wants in the event of a medical emergency) was available and completed for
five of five residents (8, 33, 54, 282, and 283) reviewed under the advance directive care area. These
failures had the potential to result with inability to make medical decisions when residents cannot make for
themselves and could lead to the delivery of unnecessary or inappropriate medical services, which are
against the resident's goals and wishes.
Findings:
Review of Resident 8's admission record indicated he was admitted on [DATE] with a diagnosis including
diabetes mellitus (a condition that occurs when the body cannot use glucose [a type of sugar] normally).
Review of Resident 8's POLST dated 8/20/21, indicated an incomplete section regarding AD. Resident 8
did not have an AD on file.
Review of Resident 33's admission record indicated he was admitted on [DATE] with a diagnosis including
severe protein calorie malnutrition.
Review of Resident 33's POLST dated 11/29/21, indicated an incomplete section regarding an AD.
Resident 33 did not have an AD on file.
Review of Resident 54's admission record indicated he was admitted on [DATE] with a diagnosis including
Covid-19 (type of infectious disease).
Review of Resident 54's POLST dated 2/25/21, indicated an incomplete section regarding an AD. Resident
54 did not have an AD on file.
Review of Resident 282's admission record indicated he was admitted on [DATE] with a diagnosis including
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD, a lung disease).
Review of Resident 282's POLST indicated an incomplete section regarding an AD. Resident 282 did not
have an AD on file.
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Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other
safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the
date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date
these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation.
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Watsonville, CA 95076
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Review of Resident 283's admission record indicated he was admitted on [DATE] with a diagnosis of
dementia (loss of thinking ability, memory, attention, logical reasoning, and other mental abilities).
Review of Resident 283's POLST indicated an incomplete section regarding an AD. Resident 283 did not
have an AD on file.
Residents Affected - Some
During an interview and concurrent record review with the social service director (SSD) on 12/8/21 at 8:20
a.m., the SSD confirmed Residents' 8, 33, 54, 282, and 283 did not have a complete POLST to address the
AD and verified that AD should be available in a resident medical record if indicated.
Review of facility's policy Advance Directives , dated 12/2016, indicated Prior to or upon admission of a
resident, the social services director or designee will inquire of the resident, his/her family members and /or
his or legal representatives about the existence of any written advance directives. Information about
whether or not the resident has executed an advance directive shall be displayed prominently in the
medical record.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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Watsonville Post Acute Center
525 Auto Center Drive
Watsonville, CA 95076
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F 0623
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman,
before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review, the facility failed to notify the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman
(Ombudsman) when six of six sampled residents (Residents 46, 30, 68, 33, 10, 52 and 33) were
transferred to the hospital without notifying the Ombudsman. This failure had the potential to compromise
the residents' admission, transfer, and discharge rights.
Findings:
1. Review of Resident 46's electronic record indicated, Resident 46 had right shoulder pain after he had an
unwitnessed fall on 11/2/2021. Resident 46 was transferred to the hospital for evaluation.
2. Review of Resident 30's electronic record indicated, Resident 30 had an unwitnessed fall on 9/29/2021
and was sent to the hospital because she had a left forearm bruise and her nose was swollen/bleeding. The
diagnoses from the hospital included a diagnosis of forehead contusion (bruise), fractured (broken) nasal
bone, right knee swollen, and skin abrasion (scrape) under right knee.
3. Review of Resident 68's electronic record indicated Resident 68 was sent to the hospital on 9/3/2021
because of a fall.
6. Review of the facility's census list indicated Resident 33 was transferred to the acute hospital on the
following dates: 8/19/21, 8/24/21, 11/1/21, 11/5/21, and 11/24/21.
During an interview and concurrent record review with the SSD on 12/8/21 at 12:10 p.m., she stated there
was no process to notify the Ombudsman regarding residents' hospitalization. The SSD acknowledged the
Ombudsman was only notified for residents' discharges and when leaving against medical advice.
Review of the facility's policy, Transfer or Discharge Notice dated December 2016, indicated the facility shall
notify the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman.
4. Review of Resident 10's clinical record indicated she was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with
diagnoses including dysphasia (deficiency in generation of speech) following cerebral infarction, chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD, group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and breathing related
problems).
During a concurrent interview and record review, with the MDSN on 12/8/21 at 2:34 p.m., the MDSN
reviewed Resident 10's clinical record and stated the resident was hospitalized on [DATE] due to abnormal
vital signs.
5. Review of Resident 52's clinical record indicated she was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with
diagnoses including pneumonia (an infection of one or both of the lungs caused by bacteria, viruses, or
fungi) and sepsis (body's extreme response to infection).
Review of Resident 52's eInteract transfer form dated 8/8/21 indicated she was transferred to an acute care
hospital.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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525 Auto Center Drive
Watsonville, CA 95076
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F 0623
During an interview with the social services director (SSD) on 12/13/21 at 11:14 a.m., the SSD stated the
long-term care Ombudsman was not notified for Resident 10 and Resident 52's hospitalization.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Watsonville Post Acute Center
525 Auto Center Drive
Watsonville, CA 95076
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0640
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the Minimum Data Set (MDS, a standardized
assessment and screening tool) was transmitted timely to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
(CMS) system for one resident (Resident 1). This deficient practice had the potential to result in the delay of
resident assessments.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings:
A review of Resident 1's admission Record indicated Resident 1 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses
including cellulitis (inflammation of the skin) of right lower limb.
A review of Resident 1's Discharge Assessment with Assessment Reference Date (ARD) dated 7/21/21,
indicated Resident 1 was discharged to the community .
During a concurrent interview and record review with the minimum data set nurse (MDSN) on 12/13/21 at
8:52 a.m., the MDSN confirmed Resident 1 was discharged on 7/21/21 and the MDS was exported. The
MDSN stated she finished the Discharge Assessment on 9/21/21 and did not follow-up if Resident 1's MDS
was accepted or not.
Review of facility's policy , Resident Assessment, dated 11/2019, indicated A comprehensive assessment
of every resident's needs was made at interval designated by OBRA and PPS requirements.
A review of the CMS website
(https://downloads.cms.gov/files/1-MDS-30-RAI-Manual-v115R-October-1-2018-R.pdf) indicated,
.Comprehensive assessments must be transmitted electronically within 14 days of the Care Plan
Completion Date. All other MDS assessments must be submitted within 14 days of the MDS Completion
Date.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Watsonville Post Acute Center
525 Auto Center Drive
Watsonville, CA 95076
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0641
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 3. Review of
Resident 78's electronic record, did not indicate that Resident 78 had a diagnosis of epilepsy, although he
was being administered medication for epilepsy.
Residents Affected - Few
During an interview on 12/10/2021 at 1:38 p.m. with licensed vocational nurse A (LVN A), LVN A stated
Resident 78 does not have a diagnosis of epilepsy or seizures listed under his list of diagnoses.
During an interview on 12/10/2021 at 1:48 p.m. with medical records staff (MR), MR stated Resident 78 had
a diagnosis of epilepsy on 10/5/18, which had been from a previous admission. MR stated Resident 78 had
been discharged on 9/20/2021 with return anticipated. When Resident 78 was re-admitted on [DATE], his
diagnosis of epilepsy was not carried over.
Review of Resident 78's hospital discharge notes dated 9/29/2021 indicated a Health Concern of seizure
disorder.
During an interview with the MDSN on 12/10/2021 at 2:13 p.m., the MDSN stated Resident 78's epilepsy
diagnosis was in the electronic record from the past. It was accidentally changed to resolved.
During an interview with the MDSN on 12/10/2021 at 3:15 p.m., the MDSN stated reactivation of Resident
78's diagnosis of epilepsy was not done on readmission, it just needed to be reactivated.
During an interview with the MDSN on 12/13/2021 at 9:01 a.m., the MDSN stated, Resident 78 was not
being monitored for seizures.
Based on interview, and record review, the facility failed to accurately code the Minimum Data Set (MDS, an
assessment tool) for two of 18 sampled residents (Residents 7 and 78) when the MDS did not reflect the
current status of the residents. This failure had the potential to affect inappropriate care planning and
intervention.
Findings:
1. Review of Resident 7's clinical record indicated he was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses
including encounter with palliative care (care aimed to optimized quality of life), secondary malignant
neoplasm of bone (unusual cells growing in the bone), squamous cell carcinoma (skin cancer)
Review of Resident 7's physician order dated 6/23/21 indicated to admit to [name of hospice].
During a concurrent interview and record review with the minimum data set nurse (MDSN) on 12/9/21 at
9:21 a.m., the MDSN confirmed Resident 7 was admitted to hospice on 8/10/2020. The MDSN reviewed the
MDS and stated there was no significant changed done to the MDS.
During an interview with the MDSN on 12/9/21 at 12:00 p.m., the MDSN stated when Resident 7 was
admitted to hospice when he was admitted to the facility. The MDSN further stated the hospice treatment
was not coded in the MDS.
Review of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 10/2019 (CMS, a federal agency) Resident
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Watsonville Post Acute Center
525 Auto Center Drive
Watsonville, CA 95076
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Assessment Instrument User's Manual (RAI Manual, MDS coding instructions) indicated for Section
O0100K, Code residents identified as being in hospice program for terminally ill persons where an array of
services is provided for the palliation and management of terminal illness and related conditions.
Residents Affected - Few
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Watsonville Post Acute Center
525 Auto Center Drive
Watsonville, CA 95076
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0645
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY**
Residents Affected - Few
2. Review of Resident 49's clinical record indicated he was admitted on [DATE] with a diagnosis including
unspecified dementia with behavioral disturbance and unspecified psychosis.
Review of Resident 49's PASSR dated 4/8/21, it did not indicate a diagnosis of psychotic or psychosis
disorder.
During an interview with the NS on 12/9/21 at 9:55 a.m., the NS confirmed the diagnoses of unspecified
psychosis was not coded.
Review of facility's policy, admission Criteria, dated 3/2019, indicated The objectives of our admission
criteria policy are to: admit residents who can be cared for adequately by the facility .all new admissions
and readmissions were screened for mental disorders (MD), intellectual disabilities (ID) or related disorders
(RD) per the Medicaid ASA process.
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to accurately assess the preadmission screening
and resident review report (PASRR, an evaluation data requirement to determine whether a resident with
mental illness (MI) requires specialized services such as referral to a mental health authority) for two of 18
sampled residents (Residents 71 and 49). This failure had the potential to put the residents at risk for not
receiving appropriate care and services.
Findings:
1. Review of Resident 71's clinical record indicated he was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and was
re-admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses including major depressive disorder (persistent feeling of sadness
and loss of interest) unspecified psychosis (abnormal thinking and perceptions).
Review of Resident 71's PASSR dated 10/1/19, did not indicate a diagnosis of psychotic or psychosis
disorder.
During a concurrent interview and record review with the nursing supervisor (NS) on 12/7/21 at 4:21 p.m.,
the NS reviewed Resident 71's PASSR and confirmed the diagnoses of unspecified psychosis was not
coded.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Watsonville Post Acute Center
525 Auto Center Drive
Watsonville, CA 95076
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0684
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 4. Resident
21 was admitted on [DATE] and has an order for ER (extended release) Potassium (a type of supplements)
Cl Crys, Klor-Con M20 Tablet.
Residents Affected - Some
During an interview on 12/7/21 with Resident 21, Resident 21 stated licensed vocational nurse A (LVN A)
has been crushing the potassium for at least a year.
During an interview and subsequent observation on 12/9/2021 at 9:42 a.m. with LVN A, LVN A stated
Resident 21 got Potassium. LVN A showed the medication packet to surveyor. The packet indicated do not
crush. LVN A stated she crushed the tablets because Resident 21 wanted them crushed.
During an interview on 12/9/2021 at 10:08 a.m., with LVN A, LVN A stated the medication push pack
indicated not to crush, but it was resident preference. LVN A stated there was not a physicians order to
crush the potassium medication, probably should have one.
During a review of Resident 21's medication administration record (MAR) for 12/2021, the MAR indicated
Klor-Con M20 Tablet Extended Release (Potassium Chloride Crys ER), Give 1 tablet by mouth in the
morning for supplement (sic). Do not crush or chew. Ordered 11/1/2021 1355.
During a review of Resident 21's physician order summary (orders), the orders indicated Klor-Con M20
Tablet Extended Release (Potassium Chloride Crys ER), Give 1 tablet by mouth in the morning for
supplement (sic). Do not crush or chew.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure titled, Crushing Medications, revised 04/2018,
indicated medications shall be crushed only when it is appropriate and safe to do so, consistent with
physician orders .that the manufacturer states should not be crushed (for example, long-acting or enteric
coated medications). a. The attending physician or consultant pharmacist must identify an alternative
medication and/or dosage form;
5. Resident 48 was admitted to the facility on [DATE].
During a review of Resident 48's electronic records, there was no initial care plan dated as initiated within
48 hours of her admission. There was only a care plan dated 1/14/2021.
During an interview on 12/9/2021 at 3:20 p.m. with medical records staff (MR), the MR stated the first care
plan for Resident 48 was a discharge care plan, initiated on 1/14/2021. She was admitted on [DATE].
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure titled Care Plans - Baseline, revised 12/2016,
indicated a baseline plan of care to meet the resident's immediate needs shall be developed for each
resident within forty-eight (48) hours of admission .3. The baseline care plan will be used until the staff can
conduct the comprehensive assessment and develop an interdisciplinary person-centered care plan.
6. During an observation on 12/8/21 at 9:38 a.m., LVN F prepared medications for Resident 9. LVN F
crushed Resident 9's medications, including a tablet of oxybutynin (medication used to treat overactive
bladder) ER (extended release) five milligrams (mg).
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Watsonville Post Acute Center
525 Auto Center Drive
Watsonville, CA 95076
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F 0684
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
During an interview on 12/8/21 at 9:57 a.m., LVN F reviewed Resident 9's medication pack for oxybutynin
and acknowledged it indicated, Do not crush. LVN F stated she knew not to crush extended release
medications, but she forgot.
Review of Resident 9's physician orders indicated he had an order dated 11/29/2020, for oxybutynin
chloride ER tablet extended release 24 hour 5 mg, one tablet by mouth one time a day.
According to Lexi-comp (www.[NAME].com, a nationally recognized drug information resource), oxybutynin
extended-release tablets must be swallowed whole with liquid; do not crush, divide, or chew.
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure care and services were
provided in accordance with professional standards of practice for 10 of 18 sampled residents (Resident
33, 54, 282, 21, 48, 9, 70, 71, 76 and 14) when:
1. Resident 33, facility staff failed to address nail care, ensure oxygen (a colorless and odorless gas that
people need to breathe) and diet order was administered as specified in the physician's order; and his
indwelling catheter care plan was initiated timely;
2. Resident 54 did not receive his restorative nursing assistant treatment (RNA) as specified in the
physician's order;
3. Resident 282 did not have a care plan for the use of oxygen;
4. A licensed staff crushed a medication without a physician's order for Resident 21;
5. Resident 48 did not have an initial care plan within 48 hrs from admission;
6. An extended release medication for Resident 9 was crushed;
7. Resident 70's call light was not within reach;
8. Resident 71's care plan was not re-evaluated;
9. Resident 76, bladder re-training program was not implemented;
10. Nurses did not hold Resident 14's Plavix (generic clopidogrel, blood thinner to prevent stroke and other
heart problems) prior to a scheduled colonoscopy.
These failures had the potential to compromise the residents' health and well-being.
1. Review of Resident 33's admission record indicated he was admitted to the facility with a diagnosis
including severe protein calorie malnutrition and on palliative care (specialized medical care for people
living with a serious illness)
Review of Resident 33's order summary dated 12/8/21, indicated the following orders:
- On 10/25/21, Fortified /High Protein Diet, Mechanical Soft texture, Nectar Mildly Thick consistency;
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Watsonville Post Acute Center
525 Auto Center Drive
Watsonville, CA 95076
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- On 11/28/21, Change Foley catheter and bag PRN (as needed) for leaking, plugged, pulled out,
obstruction excessive sedimentation or when the closed system is compromised;
- On 8/30/21, Podiatry consult and treatment as needed and
- On 12/3/21, oxygen 2 liters (L/type of measurement) continuously nasal cannula (flexible tubing placed
into the nostrils and connected to an oxygen source) every shift for comfort.
Review of Resident 33's MDS dated [DATE], indicated a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) of 7
(meaning severe impairment) and he needed extensive assistance with one person physical assistance
with personal hygiene.
Review of Resident 33's care plan dated 8/26/21, indicated Resident 33 has Activity of Daily Living (ADLs)
self-care performance deficit related to impaired imbalance, limited mobility, pain, and his interventions
under personal hygiene included Resident 33 required cuing and physical assistance with personal
hygiene. His undated care plan indicated Resident 33 at risk for aspiration due to decline in swallow
function and interventions included development of safe swallow strategies and precautions. Resident 33's
indwelling catheter care plan was developed on 12/7/21, seven days after Resident 33 had an order for
indwelling catheter. Resident 33's care plan did not indicate he has refusal to treatment .
During an observation with licensed vocational nurse I ( LVN I ) on 12/8/21 at 9:13 a.m., Resident 33's
fingernails were long, pressing on his right palm, yellowish colored and had some particles under nail bed.
His toenails were observed long and coiled. LVN I confirmed the observation and stated he needed to be
seen by a podiatrist and his nails need to be trimmed.
During an interview with certified nursing assistant B (CNA B) on 12/8/21 at 10:54 a.m., she stated she did
not notice Resident 33's nails were long and she just cut them today.
During an observation on 12/7/21 at 12:10 p.m., Resident 33 had a carton of juice with a white straw on his
table. On the wall above his bed, a signage Safe Swallow Alert .Thickened liquids only.
During a concurrent interview with CNA B, she stated she served Resident 33 with the juice and it was not
thickened. CNA B acknowledged the juice came from the snack tray with Resident 33's name on it but she
did not check if the juice consistency was appropriate for him.
During an interview with the speech therapist (ST) on 12/8/21 at 12:17 p.m., the ST stated Resident 33
should not be given a thin liquid consistency for greater risk of aspiration.
During an observation on 12/6/21 at 10:27 a.m. and on 12/7/21 at 8:10 a.m., Resident 33's oxygen reading
was on 1.5 liter.
During an observation with LVN I on 12/8/21 at 9:45 a.m., Resident 33's oxygen reading was at 1.5 Liter.
During an interview with the director of nursing (DON) on 12/8/21 at 11:20 a.m., the DON acknowledged
licensed nurses should follow Resident 33's oxygen order.
During an observation on 12/6/21 at 10:32 a.m., Resident 33 was lying in bed. The urine collection
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bag for his indwelling catheter was hanging on the right side of his bed.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Review of Resident 33's care plan dated 12/7/21 indicated an indwelling catheter.
Residents Affected - Some
During an interview with the nursing supervisor (NS) on 12/9/21 at 9:49 a.m., the NS confirmed the
indwelling catheter care plan was not initiated timely.
Review of facility's policy, Fingernails/Toenails, dated 2/2018, indicated The purpose of this procedure were
to clean the nail bed, to keep nails trimmed and to prevent infections.
Review of facility's policy, Oxygen Administration dated 10/2010, indicated The purpose of this procedure
was to provide guidelines for safe oxygen administration.
Review of facility's policy, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Supporting dated 3/2018, indicated Residents
who were unable to carry out ADLs independently would receive the services necessary to maintain good
nutrition, grooming and personal and oral hygiene.
2. Review of Resident 54's admission record indicated he was admitted to the facility with a diagnosis
including contracture of muscle, multiple sites.
Review of Resident 54's order summary report indicated the following: on 9/19/19, RNA: Apply splints (type
of supportive device) to L (Left) wrist/ hand 6 hours a day 5x/wk (week) or as tolerated every Monday,
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday. PROM/AAROM (Passive Range of Motion to B (Bilateral) UE
5x/wk or as tolerated every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday. On 12/10/19, RNA:
Hamstring stretches 3x/wk or as tolerated every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday.
Review of Resident 54's care plan dated 11/12/18, indicated at risk for decline in range of motion, risk of
deformity and/or contracture formation and interventions included to apply splints to Left wrist 5x/wk
(times/week) 4-6 hours/day or as tolerated, hamstring stretches 3x/wk or as tolerated, and PROM/AAROM
(Passive range of motion/Active assisted range of motion) to B (Bilateral) UE 5x/wk or as tolerated.
During an observation on 12/7/21 at 9:32 a.m. and 12/9/21 at 11:51 a.m., Resident 54 was lying in bed with
his left arm contracted and no splints.
During an interview with CNA B on 12/9/21 at 9:10 a.m., she stated the RNA was the one to apply the splint
but there was no steady RNA for awhile. CNA B found the splint on top of a drawer.
During an interview and concurrent record review with LVN K on 12/9/21 at 9:17 a.m., she confirmed
Resident 54's order for RNA and application of splint was not followed.
During an interview with the NS on 12/9/21 at 2:19 p.m., the RNA schedule/binder was reviewed and the
NS acknowledged Resident 54 was not provided a RNA visit for the month of October 2021. For the month
of November 2021, Resident 54 received one RNA visit. The NS stated there was no one to complete the
weekly RNA visits or oversee the facility's RNA program.
Review of facility's policy, Resident Mobility and Range of Motion dated 7/2017, indicated Residents with
limited range of motion will receive treatment and services to increase and/ or prevent a further decrease in
ROM .
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525 Auto Center Drive
Watsonville, CA 95076
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or potential for actual harm
Review of facility's policy, Restorative Nursing Services dated 7/2017, indicated Residents would receive
restorative care as needed to help promote optimal safety and independence.
3. Review of Resident 282's admission record indicated he was admitted on [DATE] with a diagnosis
including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD, a lung disease).
Residents Affected - Some
Review of Resident 282's order summary report dated 11/6/21, indicated oxygen 2 liters (L, a type of unit
measurement) as needed.
During an interview and concurrent record review with the NS on 12/9/21 at 9:26 a.m., Resident 282's care
plan did not include the use of oxygen. The NS stated Resident 282 should have a care plan initiated for
oxygen.
Review of the facility's policy Oxygen Administration, dated 10/2010, indicated to review the resident's care
plan to assess for any special needs of the resident.
7. During an observation on 12/6/21 at 12:59 p.m., Resident 70 was lying in her bed, her call light button
was clipped at the head spring part of her bed. Resident 70 was asked if she can reach her call light button,
but she was unable to reach it.
During a concurrent observation and interview with the DON on 12/6/21 at 1:06 p.m., the DON confirmed
the above observation.
During an interview with CNA O on 12/9/21 at 8:32 a.m., CNA O stated Resident 70 was capable of using
her call light button if it was near to her.
Review of the facility's policy Answering the Call Light, dated 3/2021, indicated When the resident is in bed
or confined to a chair be sure the call light is within easy reach of the resident.
8. During an observation on 12/6/21 at 9:56 a.m., Resident 71 was on the bed mattress on the floor with no
clothes and appeared looking at something.
During an interview with CNA O on 12/06/21 at 9:59 a.m., CNA O confirmed the above observation and
stated Resident 71 had episodes of removing his clothes.
Review of Resident 71's care plan dated 1/7/2020 indicated resident had potential to demonstrate physical
behaviors (grabbing, hitting and punching) toward staff members. The care plan was revised on 6/8/21.
Review of Resident 71's care plan nutritional problem or potential nutritional problem indicated the target
date was 11/16/21.
Resident 71's care plan regarding resistive to care was last revised 6/28/21.
During an interview with CNA P on 12/8/21 at 8:03 a.m., CNA P stated Resident 71 had episodes of
removing his clothes.
During a concurrent interview and record review with the minimum data set nurse (MDSN) on 12/9/21 at
8:59 p.m., the MDSN reviewed Resident 71's care plans and confirmed they were not revised and
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525 Auto Center Drive
Watsonville, CA 95076
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re-evaluated. The MDSN acknowledged the care plans should had been re-evaluated during the target
date.
Review of the facility's policy, Care Plans, Comprehensive Person-Centered, dated 12/2016, indicated the
interdisciplinary team must review and update care plan when the desired outcome is not met.
Residents Affected - Some
9. Review of Resident 76's clinical record indicated she was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with end
stage of renal disease (kidney failure).
During a concurrent interview and record review with MDSN on 12/7/21 at 4:37 p.m., the MDSN reviewed
the bowel and bladder assessment of Resident 76 and stated the assessment was a combination and does
not indicate if it was a bladder or bowel. When asked if how she determines if a resident was incontinent
and continent, the MDSN stated she based it in the assessment and the task.
Review of Resident 76's task indicated she had episode of incontinent and continent.
Review of Resident 76's minimum data set (MDS, an assessment tool) dated 11/7/21, indicated she was
occasionally incontinent (less than 7 episodes of incontinence)
During an interview with the MDSN on 12/8/21 at 9:40 a.m., the MDSN stated the facility will be re-stating
the bowel and bladder assessment.
Review of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 10/2019 (CMS, a federal agency) Resident
Assessment Instrument User's Manual (RAI Manual, MDS coding instructions) indicated for Section H,
Determining the type of urinary incontinence can allow staff to provide more individualized programming or
interventions to enhance the resident's quality of life and functional status.
10. Review of Resident 14's face sheet indicated Resident 14 is a [AGE] year-old male with a history of
peripheral vascular disease (PVD, reduced blood flow to limbs increasing risk of stroke), end stage renal
disease (kidneys not functioning effectively and requiring dialysis to remove waste from the blood) and left
sided colitis (chronic inflammation of lining of small intestines) with rectal bleeding.
During an interview and concurrent record review with the NS on 12/10/2021 at 1:07 p.m., the NS
confirmed Resident 14 was on the medication Plavix once daily for PVD. The NS confirmed Resident 14
was scheduled for a colonoscopy on 12/6/2021.
During an interview and concurrent record review with the NS on 12/10/2021 at 1:07 p.m., the NS stated
the facility was notified via telephone on the 12/3/2021 to stop administering the medication Plavix on
12/1/2021 prior to the scheduled colonoscopy on 12/6/2021. The NS confirmed the facility did not
administer the Plavix to Resident 14 on 12/4/2021, 12/5/2021, and 12/6/2021. The NS stated the facility
administered the colonoscopy preparation (prep) on 12/6/2021 to completely empty the bowel for the
procedure. The NS stated Resident 14 was sent out for the colonoscopy, but the procedure was not
performed since he was administered the Plavix on 12/1/2021 and 12/3/2021.
During an interview on 12/07/21 at 9:27 a.m., Resident 14 stated he went to the hospital yesterday for a
colonoscopy. He stated there was lack of communication because he was supposed to stop taking a
blood-thinning medication a week prior to the colonoscopy. Resident 14 stated the surgeon did not want to
go through with the procedure because the medication was not stopped for a week. Resident 14
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Watsonville, CA 95076
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stated he cleaned his colon and did not eat for three days. He stated he was not happy because he did all
the preparation and did not have the colonoscopy done.
During an interview with the NS, on 12/13/2021 at 11:51 a.m., the NS stated the nurses should have known
to hold the medication Plavix and should have called the physician who would be performing the
colonoscopy to alert the physician the Plavix medication was not held earlier in the week prior to procedure.
During an interview with the administrator (ADM), on 12/13/2021 at 10:59 a.m., the ADM stated the facility
notified a facility physician the Plavix medication was given on 12/1/2021 and 12/3/2021. The ADM stated
the facility physician wanted the physician performing the colonoscopy to be contacted by nursing to see if
the facility should proceed with the colonoscopy prep since Plavix was taken recently. The ADM stated she
had no documentation the physician performing the colonoscopy was contacted.
During an interview with the NS, on 12/13/2021 at 11:51 a.m., the NS stated he could not provide
documentation nursing contacted the physician performing the colonoscopy to see if the facility should
proceed with the colonoscopy prep since Plavix was recently taken.
During an interview and concurrent record review with Licensed Vocational Nurse N (LVN N), on
12/13/2021 at 11:37 a.m., LVN N stated Resident 14's colonoscopy did not occur because the medication
Plavix was not held for the week prior to the procedure. He stated nurses should know to hold this
medication as it is a blood thinner and the risk would be bleeding. He stated it is nursing knowledge. He
stated the risk would be bleeding because the colonoscopy procedure is invasive. He stated the nurses
should have notified the doctor Resident 14 was administered the medication prior to completing the
colonoscopy prep. He stated the procedure was rescheduled since the medication was not held and the
resident would need to do the prep again prior to the procedure.
Record review of Resident 14's physician orders, in the Order Summary Report, indicated the Resident 14
was ordered 75 mg of Plavix daily on 10/29/2021.
Record review of Resident 14's Medication Administration Record (MAR), indicated Resident 14 was
administered Plavix 75 mg on 12/1/2021 and 12/3/2021. On 12/2/2021, the MAR indicated Resident 14
refused the medication.
Record review of Resident 14's MAR indicated on 12/6/2021, Resident 14 was administered two of the
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit Solution for colonoscopy at 7:53 a.m.
Record review of the facility's policy titled Administering Medications, revised April 2019, indicated the
nurse should contact the prescriber to discuss any concerns regarding medication and potential adverse
consequences.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
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525 Auto Center Drive
Watsonville, CA 95076
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Residents Affected - Some
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to
prevent accidents.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Review of
Resident 54's admission record indicated he was admitted to the facility with a diagnosis including
quadriplegia (paralysis that results in the loss of movement and sensation in all four limbs) and dementia
(general term for loss of memory, language, problem-solving and other thinking abilities that are severe
enough to interfere with daily life).
Review of Resident 54's order summary report dated 8/21/19, indicated single floor mat r/t (related) poor
safety awareness.
Review of Resident 54's care plan dated 8/21/19, indicated Resident 54 was high risk for fall and his
interventions included single floor mat r/t poor safety awareness.
Review of Resident 54's post fall review dated 6/11/21, indicated he had an unwitnessed fall in his room
trying to get out of bed.
Review of Resident 54's Inter Disciplinary Team (IDT) review notes dated 6/14/21, indicated Resident 54
had skin tear to left forearm, left lateral ankle and lifted his great toe nails.
During an observation on 12/7/21 at 9:36 a.m., 12/8/21 at 8:45 a.m. and, 12/9/21 at 9:10 a.m., Resident 54
was in lying in bed and there was no floor mat.
During an interview with CNA B on 12/9/21 at 9:10 a.m., CNA B confirmed Resident 54 did not have a floor
mat and he had previous falls.
During an interview and concurrent record review with NS on 12/9/21 at 2:12 p.m., the NS reviewed
Resident 54's IDT and it did not indicate Resident 54 had a floor mat in place during the fall. The NS
acknowledged Resident 54's physician order and care plan were not implemented.
4. Review of Resident 283's admission record indicated he was admitted on [DATE], with a diagnosis
including parkinson's disease (a movement disorder that causes tremors, stiffness, and slow movement),
need assistance with personal care, dementia, repeated falls and history of falling.
Review of Resident 283's admission/readmission data tool dated 11/5/21, indicated he was alert, needed
two person physical assistance and complete assistance or mechanical assistance (e.g. Hoyer Lift) and
under fall risk assessment, he was identified as at risk for falls.
Review of Resident 283's MDS dated [DATE], indicated he has a BIMS of 7 (meaning cognitively impaired).
He needed extensive assistance with two or more person physical assistance during bed mobility and
transfer; extensive assistance with one person physical assistance during toilet use. His balance during
transition and walking was not steady and only able to stabilized with staff assistance.
Review of Resident 283's Fall Risk assessment dated [DATE], indicated he had multiple falls within the last
six months, his medication use did not identified he was taking anti parkinson's medication, and he was
identified as at risk for falls.
Review of Resident 283's order summary report dated 11/ 5/ 21, indicated Carbidopa- Levodopa (a
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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525 Auto Center Drive
Watsonville, CA 95076
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type of anti parkinson's medication) tab 25-100 mg one tablet p.o. (by mouth) at bedtime related to
parkinsons disease and give 2 tablets by mouth before meals related to Parkinson's disease.
Review of Resident 283's care plan dated 11/6/21, indicated Resident 283 was at risk for falls r/t
Parkinson's and Parkinson's Dementia with hallucinations. His interventions initiated on 11/6/21 indicated
Implement facility fall prevention protocol and notify MD (physician) if increase in falls. The fall care plan did
not specify what type of fall prevention protocol needed to be in place.
Review of Resident 283's Post Fall Review dated 11/5/21, indicated he had a fall on 11/5/21 at 5:20 p.m.,
seen falling on the floor in his room, ambulating and no slide/gripper socks. He was alert and oriented to
person.
Review of Resident 283's progress notes dated 11/5/21, indicated after multiple reminders to wait for a
CNA within a five minute window, Resident 283 fell on the way to the bathroom. Resident fell while a CNA
was entering the room to assist.
During an interview with CNA L on 12/9/21 at 2:52 p.m., he stated he was not the assigned nurse for
Resident 283 when he answered Resident 283's roommate call light. CNA L stated Resident 283 said he
needed to go to the bathroom. Since Resident 283 was not trying to climb out of bed, CNA L exited the
room to get some help because Resident 283 was pretty big. CNA L stated he was away between 3-5
minutes looking for help and when he returned, he saw Resident 54 on the floor. CNA L stated he did not
know Resident 283's cognitive and functional level.
Review of Resident 283's care plan dated 11/16/21, indicated Resident 283 placed himself on the floor
from the wheelchair. His interventions included to request therapy to reevaluate the wheelchair and a
wheelchair cushion.
Review of Resident 283's physical therapy and occupational therapy treatment notes provided by the NS,
indicated between 11/9/21 to 11/19/21, Resident 283 had therapy treatment. However, there was no
evidence a re-evaluation of a wheelchair cushion was provided.
Review of Resident 283's COC Evaluation dated 11/19/21, indicated he had a fall and sustained a bruise
on top of scalp and left eye swelling.
Review of Resident 283's Post Fall Review dated 11/19/21, indicated he had an unwitnessed fall in the
hallway. Prior to fall, the review indicated Resident 283 was sitting in the wheelchair, attempted constantly
to stand on his own and he was alert and disoriented.
Review Resident 283's progress notes did not have an IDT review. His care plan dated 11/22/21, indicated
intervention to apply dycem pad in the wheelchair.
During an interview and concurrent record review with the NS on 12/8/21 at 8:56 a.m., he stated Resident
283's first fall on 11/5/21 was preventable, as Resident 283 needed assistance and CNA L should not have
left Resident 283 unattended. The NS confirmed there was no IDT done after Resident 283's second fall on
11/19/21.
During a follow-up interview with the NS on 12/10/21 at 9:21 a.m., he acknowledged Resident 283's fall
care plan did not address the specific interventions with his multiple fall history. When the NS was asked
what type of fall prevention protocols were in place by the facility specific for
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Resident 283. The NS was not able to provide protocol and stated the facility provided IDT review as part of
the fall protocol. The NS confirmed Resident 283's Fall Risk admission assessment was incorrectly done
and the therapy treatment did not include the re-evaluation of the wheelchair cushion.
During an interview with the DON on 12/10/21 at 10:32 a.m., the DON stated part of the facility's nursing
endorsement was done during a huddle, or change of shift. The DON stated he expected nurses to get
information prior to providing care. The DON stated CNA L should have Resident 283 within his visual
range while getting assistance. The DON acknowledged Resident 283 needed supervision such as
providing a wheelchair alarm, closer to nurses station and Resident 283 visually in sight of nurses when
Resident 283 was exhibiting behavior of constantly getting up prior to the second fall.
Review of facility's policy, Fall and Fall Risk, Managing, dated 3/2018, indicated Based on previous
evaluations and current data, the staff would identify interventions related to the resident's specific risks
and causes to try to prevent the resident from falling and to try to minimize complications from falling.
Resident-Centered Approaches to Managing Falls and Fall Risk: the staff, with the input of attending
physician, would implement a resident-centered fall prevention plan to reduce the specific risk factor(s) of
falls for each resident at risk or with a history of falls .the position change alarms would not be used as the
primary or sole intervention to prevent falls, but rather will be used to assist the staff in identifying patterns
and routines of the resident.
Review of facility's policy, Fall Risk Assessment , dated 3/2018, indicated Assessment data should be used
to identify underlying medical conditions that may increase the risk of injury from falls (such as
osteoporosis).
Review of facility's policy, Care Plans, Comprehensive Person-Centered. dated 12/2016, indicated A
comprehensive, person-centered care plan that includes measurable objectives and timetables to meet the
resident's physical, psychosocial and functional needs is developed and implemented for each resident.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure fall management and
interventions were evaluated and implemented to prevent further falls for four out of 18 sampled residents
(Residents 36, 52, 54 and 283) when:
1. For Resident 36, neuro-checks (an evaluation to sensory and motor responses, reflexes to determine if
the nervous system is impaired) were incomplete, interdisciplinary team (IDT, staff from different disciplines
who work together to plan and provide care) did not discussed falls, OT evaluation was not implemented,
no new interventions were implemented after a fall, there was no physician order for the use of soft padded
helmet, postural hypotension was not monitored.
2. For Resident 52, medication regimen review (MRR, process of comparing medication), no fall risk
assessment, and no evidence an IDT was done after a fall.
3. For Resident 54, failed to follow care plan and physician order for the use of floor mat.
4. Resident 283, failed to provide assistance to two falls, fall care plan interventions was not specific for
Resident 283's condition, did not have an IDT and rehabilitation therapy recommendation was not
implemented after the second fall, and Fall Risk Assessment was not coded correctly.
These failures resulted in repeated falls and had the potential to cause decline in the resident's
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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Watsonville Post Acute Center
525 Auto Center Drive
Watsonville, CA 95076
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physical function.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Findings:
Residents Affected - Some
1. Review of Resident 36's clinical record indicated, she was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with
diagnoses including dementia (memory loss) and repeated falls and history of falling.
a. Review of Resident 36's Post-Fall Review dated 1/6/21 indicated Resident (36) was observed on the floor
in her room. She stated she hit her head.
Review of Resident 36's progress notes dated 1/6/21 indicated Resident (36) had an unwitnessed fall and
large bump at the back of her head was noted and neuro check was initiated.
Resident 36's clinical record did not indicate her fall on 1/6/21 was discussed by the IDT and there was no
documentation neuro check was initiated.
b. Review of Resident 36's Post-Fall Review dated 1/23/21, indicated she had a witnessed fall in the
facility's lobby.
Review of Resident 36's clinical record did not indicate her fall on 1/23/21 was discussed by the IDT and
there was no documented neuro checks.
During an interview with the minimum data set nurse (MDSN) on 12/9/21 at 1:56 p.m., the MDSN
confirmed the fall on 1/6/21 and 1/23/21 were not discussed by the IDT. The MDSN further stated the fall
should had been discussed within 72 hours by the IDT.
During an interview with the MDSN on 12/10/21 at 1:49 p.m., the MDSN confirmed there were no neuro
checks initiated for the falls on 1/6/21 and 1/23/21.
c. Review of Resident 36's Post-Fall Review dated 1/24/21, indicated she had an unwitnessed fall in her
room.
Review of Resident 36's IDT notes dated 1/25/21 indicated resident was observed lying on the floor in her
room. Resident was assessed and found a lump on the back of her head, skin appeared to have a
laceration with small amount of bleeding noted. Resident (36) was transferred to a community hospital per
family request. The IDT recommended an occupational therapy evaluation (OT, health care area that deals
with rehabilitation through performing activities of daily living).
Review of Resident 36's clinical record did not indicate an OT evaluation was done.
During an interview on 12/9/21 at 4:44 p.m., the MDSN confirmed the OT evaluation was not done.
d. Review of Resident 36's minimum data set (MDS, an assessment tool) dated 6/26/21, indicated Resident
36 had a fall without injury.
Further review of Resident 36's clinical record did not indicate a post fall risk assessment was done. There
was no change of condition notes and no post fall review or progress notes done.
Review of Resident 36's IDT notes dated 4/27/21 indicated, she had an unwitnessed fall in the
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Watsonville, CA 95076
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hallway. IDT recommended to continue neuro checks.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Additional review of Resident 36's clinical record did not indicate a neuro check was done.
Residents Affected - Some
During an interview with the MDSN on 12/9/21 at 2:56 p.m., the MDSN confirmed there were no post fall
review, no progress notes and no change of condition notes for the fall in April 2021.
e. Review of Resident 36's Post-Fall Review dated 7/26/21, indicated she had a witnessed fall in front of
station AA.
Review of Resident 36's neurological assessment flowsheet dated 7/26/21, indicated the assessments
were incomplete.
During a concurrent interview and record review with the MDSN on 12/10/21 at 9:47 a.m., the MDSN
reviewed the above neurological flowsheet and confirmed it was incomplete.
f. Review of Resident 36's Post-Fall Review dated 8/28/21, indicated she had a witnessed fall by station BB.
Review of Resident 36's IDT notes dated 8/30/21 indicated the IDT recommended a soft padded helmet.
During an observation in Resident 36's room on 12/8/21 at 8:10 a.m., there was a white helmet hanging at
the front wheeled walker.
Review of Resident 36's clinical record indicated there was no physician order for the use of the soft
padded helmet.
During a concurrent interview and record review with the MDSN on 12/9/21 at 2:16 p.m., the MDSN
reviewed Resident 36's clinical record and confirmed there was no physician's order for the use of soft
padded helmet.
g. Review of Resident 36's Post-Fall Review dated 10/2/21, indicated she had an unwitnessed fall and was
found on the floor in her room.
Review of Resident 36's IDT notes dated 10/4/21 indicated IDT believes that given residents hx (history) of
falls and impulsive behavior, dementia the event was unavoidable. IDT will continue to monitor resident and
evaluate for new interventions if required.
Review of Resident 36's neurological assessment flowsheet dated 10/2/21, indicated the assessments
were incomplete.
During a concurrent interview and record review with the MDSN on 12/10/21 at 9:47 a.m., the MDSN
confirmed the neuro check assessment flowsheet was incomplete.
h. Review of Resident 36's Post-Fall Review dated 10/8/21, indicated she had a witnessed fall in the dining
room.
Further review of Resident 36's clinical record did not indicate an IDT was done to address the
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Watsonville Post Acute Center
525 Auto Center Drive
Watsonville, CA 95076
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fall.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
During a concurrent interview and record review with the MDSN on 12/9/21 at 2:27 p.m., the MDSN
reviewed Resident 36's clinical record and confirmed there was no IDT done for the fall on 10/8/21.
Residents Affected - Some
i. Review of Resident 36's Post-Fall Review dated 10/16/21, indicated she had an unwitnessed fall and was
found on the floor in the hallway next to station AA.
Review of Resident 36's IDT notes dated 10/18/21, indicated IDT has used all interventions, exhausted all
possibilities. Will continue to monitor.
During a concurrent interview and record review with the MDSN on 12/9/21 at 2:32 p.m., the MDSN
reviewed the IDT notes dated 10/18/21 and stated there was no new intervention.
j. Review of Resident 36's eInteract Change in Condition Evaluation V4.2 dated 10/24/21, indicated she
was found on the floormat in a resident's room.
Review of Resident 36's clinical record did not indicate a post fall review and a post fall risk assessment
were done on the above fall.
During an interview with the MDSN on 12/10/21 at 1:45 p.m., the MDSN confirmed there was no post fall
risk assessment and no post fall review done for Resident 36's fall on 10/24/21.
k. Review of Resident 36's Post-Fall Review dated 10/26/21, indicated she was found on her floormat inside
her room.
During a concurrent interview and record review with the MDSN on 12/9/21 at 1:46 p.m., the MDSN
reviewed Resident 36's physician order dated 10/28/21, indicating to monitor orthostatic hypotension (low
blood pressure when standing up, sitting, or lying down).
On 12/9/21 at 4:46 p.m., the MDSN stated she could not find the orthostatic hypotension monitoring.
Review of Consultant Pharmacist's Medication Regimen Review (MRR) dated 10/27/21, indicated the MRR
was done after a fall, the report further indicated Please consider screen for postural hypotension at lying
and standing position.
Review of Resident 36's Post-Fall Review dated 11/24/21, indicated she had a witnessed fall in the dining
room.
Review of Resident 36's Post-Fall Review dated 12/2/21, indicated she had a witnessed fall.
2. Review of Resident 52's clinical record indicated she was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with
diagnoses including repeated falls, unspecified dementia with behavioral disturbance.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 12/10/21 at 10:12 a.m., with the MDSN, the MDSN
reviewed Resident 52's clinical record and confirmed she had an unwitnessed fall on 7/6/21, witnessed fall
on 7/12/21, an assisted fall on 7/13/21, an unwitnessed fall on 8/6/21 and a witnessed fall on 8/24/21.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Watsonville Post Acute Center
525 Auto Center Drive
Watsonville, CA 95076
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Review of Resident 52's eInteract change of condition dated 11/19/21, indicated she had an unwitnessed
fall.
During a concurrent interview and record review with the MDSN on 12/10/21 at 1:52 p.m., the MDSN
reviewed Resident 52's clinical record and confirmed the resident had a fall on 11/19/21 and there was no
post-fall review, no fall assessment after the fall and there was no IDT done.
Review of Consultant Pharmacist's Medication Regimen Review dated 7/9/21, indicated the MRR was done
due to Resident 52's falls. The MRR further indicated Please screen for postural hypotension at lying and
standing positions.
During an interview with the MDSN on 12/10/21 at 2:00 p.m., the MDSN reviewed Resident 52's clinical
record and confirmed there was no order for postural hypotension and there was no postural hypotension
monitoring done.
During an interview with the consultant pharmacist (CP) on 12/10/21 at 2:44 p.m., the CP stated if the
resident was ambulating and prone to falls, his expectations was for the facility to check postural
hypotension.
Review of the facility's policy, Change in a Resident's Condition or Status dated 2/2021, indicated A
significant change of condition is a major decline or improvement in the resident's status that requires
interdisciplinary review and/or revision to the care plan.
Review of the facility's policy, Fall Risk Assessment dated 3/2018, indicated The nursing staff, in
conjunction with the attending physician, consultant pharmacist, therapy staff, and others, will seek to
identify and document risk factors for falls and establish a resident-centered falls prevention plan based on
relevant assessment information. The attending physician and nursing staff will evaluate the resident's vital
signs
Review of the facility's policy, Falls and Fall Risk, Managing dated 3/2018, indicated If the resident
continues to fall, staff will re-evaluate the situation and whether it is appropriate to continue or change
current interventions.
Review of the facility's policy, Charting and Documentation dated 7/2017 indicated All services provided to
the resident, progress toward the care plan goals, or any changes in the resident's medical physical,
functional or psychosocial condition, shall be documented in the resident's medical record. The medical
record should facilitate communication between the interdisciplinary team regarding the resident's condition
and response to care.
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055959
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Watsonville Post Acute Center
525 Auto Center Drive
Watsonville, CA 95076
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0732
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation and interview, the facility failed to post the daily nurse staffing number of hours ratios (PHPPD)
in a prominent place, which was easily visible to all. This failure had potential to affect residents' care due to
the lack of nursing working hours information.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings:
During an interview on 12/13/2021 at 9:28 a.m. with the staffing and central supply staff (CSS), CSS stated
the PHPPD is posted in the back of the building.
During an observation on 12/13/2021 at 10:21 a.m., accompanied by CSS, CSS pointed out where the
PHPPD was posted, which was near the back entrance, which leads to the parking lot, near room [ROOM
NUMBER].
During an interview on 12/13/2021 at 11:02 a.m. with the administrator (ADM), the ADM stated the PHPPD
has always been posted by the back door, where the parking lot is located. Before COVID, that was where
people entered the facility. Now the only entrance was the front door.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Watsonville Post Acute Center
525 Auto Center Drive
Watsonville, CA 95076
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F 0755
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a
licensed pharmacist.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. During an
observation of Medication Room A on 12/6/21 at 9:16 a.m. with the infection preventionist (IP), there was a
medication refrigerator with an emergency kit (E-kit, container of emergency medications) inside. The E-kit
had yellow tabs.
During a concurrent interview, the IP stated yellow tabs indicate the E-kit was opened to obtain a
medication.
During an observation and interview on 12/6/21 at 9:30 aeans.m., the IP opened the E-kit and stated the
form indicated the E-kit was opened on 10/31/21 and has not been replaced.
During an interview on 12/6/21 at 9:35 a.m., the IP stated the emergency kit should be reordered
immediately.
Review of the Emergency Kit Pharmacy Log found in the E-kit indicated, a vial of lispro (insulin, medication
used to lower blood sugar) was removed from the E-kit on 10/31/21.
Review of the facility's policy, Medication Ordering and Receiving from Pharmacy, dated 8/2014, indicated
the following: when an emergency dose of medication is needed, the nurse unlocks the container and
removes the required medication; after removing the medication, complete the emergency e-kit slip and
re-seal the emergency supply; as soon as possible, the nurse records the medication use on the
medication order form and notifies the pharmacy for replacement of the emergency drug supply.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide pharmaceutical services to
meet the needs of each resident when:
1. Failed to obtain and administer warfarin (Coumadin, a medication that can treat and prevent blood clots)
for atrial fibrillation (a-fib, an irregular heartbeat that can cause poor blood flow) for one of 18 sampled
residents (Resident 71).
2. An opened refrigerated emergency kit was not replaced timely.
The deficient practice resulted in Resident 71 not receiving seven scheduled doses of the medication in
October, 14 doses in November and seven doses in December 2021. An e-kit not being replaced in timely
manner could put residents needs not being met.
Findings:
1. Review of Resident 71's clinical record indicated he was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and
re-admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses including a-fib, dementia (memory loss) and unspecified psychosis
(abnormal thinking and perceptions).
Review of Resident 71's physician order dated 12/24/20, indicated warfarin 5 milligrams (mg, unit of
measurement) one tablet by mouth in the evening every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
and Sunday for a-Fib.
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055959
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A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/13/2021
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Watsonville Post Acute Center
525 Auto Center Drive
Watsonville, CA 95076
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Additional review of the physician order dated 12/24/20, indicated warfarin 7.5 mg one tablet by mouth in
the evening every Friday for a-fib.
A review of Resident 71's November 2021 medication administration record (MAR) indicated on November
7, 8, 10, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30 a total of 13 days his warfarin 5 mg medication was signed as
10 (10, chart code for other).
Review of the November 2021 eMar-Medication Administration Note for the warfarin 5 mg medication
indicated the following:
11/8/21-none on hand still in Order
11/10/21-on order
11/11/21- Cubex provided (cubex, an automated medication dispensing system)
11/20/21- on order
11/21/21- none on hand
11/22/21- on order physician notified.
11/23/21- on order
11/24/21-still on order
11/27/21- on order
11/28- on order
11/29/21- on order
11/30/21- on order
Further review of Resident 71's MAR indicated, warfarin 7.5 mg 1 tablet every Friday was signed 10 on
11/26/21. The eMar note indicated none on hand.
Additional review of Resident 71's December 2021 MAR indicated the following:
Warfarin 5 mg 1 tablet was signed as 10 on 12/1, 12/2, 12/4, 12/5, 12/6, 12/7. The eMar-Medication
Administration Note indicated the following:
12/1- none on hand
12/2- on order
12/4- on order
12/5- non on hand
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Watsonville Post Acute Center
525 Auto Center Drive
Watsonville, CA 95076
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12/6- none on hand
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
12/7- on order called pharmacy
Residents Affected - Some
Resident 71's warfarin 7.5 mg 1 tablet every Friday was signed 10 on 12/3/21. The eMar-Medication
Administration Note indicated the medication was on order.
During an interview with the Doctor of Medicine (MD) on 12/9/21 at 3:06 p.m., the MD stated the pharmacy
was not dispensing Resident 71's warfarin medication and the facility did not notify him. The MD further
stated Resident 71's PT/INR (PT: prothrombin time/international normalized ratio, a test to determine the
effect of Coumadin; it measures how long it takes, in seconds, for blood clot. The American College of
Cardiology Physicians guidelines for Antithrombotic Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of
Thrombosis [clotting of the blood] recommends a therapeutic [target] INR range of 2.0 to 3.0 in patients
receiving Coumadin for atrial fibrillation) on 12/9/21 was 1.1. The MD explained an INR of 1.1 puts Resident
71 at risk for stroke. The MD added the facility should have called him if the pharmacy did not dispense the
medication because he was responsible for the resident's anticoagulation therapy (anticoagulants, use to
treat blood clots).
During a concurrent interview and record review with the minimum data set nurse (MDSN) on 12/9/21 at
4:57 p.m., the MDSN reviewed Resident 71's MAR and eMar notes and confirmed the resident did not
receive his warfarin medication on multiple days.
During an interview with the nursing supervisor (NS) on 12/10/21 at 7:59 a.m., the NS stated the MD had
been responsible with Resident 71's anticoagulation therapy since 2019. The NS was asked about Resident
71's previous INR results, the NS stated he could not provide documented INR result because the MD did
not make a progress notes regarding the previous INR result.
Additional concurrent interview and record review with the NS on 12/10/21 at 8:12 a.m., the NS reviewed
Resident 71's October 2021 MAR and confirmed the medication was not given on 10/10, 10/11, 10/18
to10/21 and 10/28, total of 7 days. The NS stated if the medication was not on hand, his expectation was for
the licensed nurses (LN) to notify the physician and document the physician's response. If the attending
physician (AP) did not respond, the LNs should follow-up the next day. The NS further stated his
expectation was for the LNs to contact the pharmacy and document the pharmacy's response.
Review of the October 2021 eMar notes provided by the facility indicated the following:
On 10/10/21- medication is unavailable, reorder sent to pharmacy
On 10/20/21- no medication on hand
On 10/21/21- pharmacy has been notified about warfarin reorder
On 10/28/21- none on hand
The above eMar notes did not indicate the attending physician (AP) or the MD were notified regarding the
medication not being given. There was no documentation provided regarding follow ups made to the
pharmacy and or pharmacy's response.
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
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12/13/2021
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Watsonville Post Acute Center
525 Auto Center Drive
Watsonville, CA 95076
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0755
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
On 12/10/21 8:21 a.m., the NS stated the pharmacy had been made aware multiple times regarding
Resident 71's warfarin medication because the pharmacy would not dispense the medication without the
INR result. The NS stated the pharmacy was told Resident 71's INR test was being done in house by the
MD.
During an interview on 12/10/21 at 2:48 p.m., with the consultant pharmacist (CP), the surveyor informed
the CP Resident 71's warfarin was not being given due to not being on hand in the facility. The CP stated he
was not sure if the pharmacy was waiting for Resident 71's INR result.
During an interview with licensed vocational nurse G (LVN G) on 12/13/21 at 11:21 a.m., LVN G stated she
recently called the pharmacy regarding Resident 71's warfarin medication and was told the AP was the
prescriber and it was not the MD. LVN G further stated she did not document the response of the pharmacy.
LVN G stated if the medication was not available, the protocol was to call the pharmacy and if the pharmacy
would not dispense the medication, the next step was to notify the physician.
During an interview with the [name of the pharmacy] pharmacist on duty (POD), on 12/13/21 at 11:36 a.m.,
the POD stated additional information was needed so that they can investigate the reason Resident 71's
warfarin was not delivered to the facility.
During an interview on 12/13/21 at 12:34 p.m., the NS stated he did not see a current fax re-order of the
medication. The NS stated the medication was being ordered through electronic [name of the system]. He
further added, if there were only 5 tablets left, his expectation was for the LNs to reorder the medication.
During an interview with the CP on 12/13/21 at 12:56 p.m., the CP stated he was not aware Resident 71
did not receive his doses of warfarin medication. The CP further stated he usually asked the facility the
reason the medication was not given and if it was not on hand, he would check with the nurses when they
last contacted the pharmacy.
During an interview on 12/13/21 at 1:39 p.m., with the director of nursing (DON), the DON stated he was
informed by the pharmacy that six tablets of the warfarin 5 mg and two tablets of the warfarin 7.5 mg were
delivered on 11/12/21. There was no delivery manifest (delivery receipt or delivery list documentation)
provided.
Review of Resident 71's November and December 2021 MARs indicated he did not receive the 5 mg of
warfarin from 11/20/21 to 12/7/21 and did not receive the 7.5 mg of warfarin on two consecutive Fridays on
11/26/21 and 12/3/21, when they were due.
Review of the facility's policy Medication Ordering and Receiving From Pharmacy dated April 2008,
indicated Medications and related products are received from the dispensing pharmacy on a timely basis.
The facility maintains accurate records of medication order and receipt.
The policy indicated, medication that are not automatically refilled by the pharmacy, reorder medication five
days in advance of need to assure an adequate supply is on hand. If needed before the next regular
delivery, inform pharmacy of the need for the prompt delivery. The emergency kit or emergency drug supply
as applicable is used when the resident needs a medication prior to pharmacy delivery.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Watsonville Post Acute Center
525 Auto Center Drive
Watsonville, CA 95076
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F 0758
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated,
prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic
medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure two of 18 sampled residents
(Residents 10 and 52) were free from unnecessary psychotropic medications (drugs that affects brain
activities associated with mental processes and behavior) when:
1. For Resident 10, the facility failed to address the continued use of a PRN (as needed) psychotropic
medication in a timely manner. The facility failed to ensure there was a specific duration of use for a PRN
psychotropic medication that exceeded 14 days.
2. For Resident 52, Seroquel (medication used to treat mental/mood conditions) did not have specific
manifestation and orthostatic hypotension was not monitored.
These failures could result in lack of adequate monitoring and had the potential for the residents to receive
unnecessary medications.
Findings:
1. Review of Resident 10's clinical record indicated she was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with
diagnoses including encounter with palliative care (comfort care) anxiety disorder (feeling of worry and
fears).
Review of Resident 10's physician order dated 10/20/21 indicated Ativan (a medication for anxiety) 0.5
milligrams (mg, unit of measurement) 1 tablet every 12 hours as needed for behavioral syndromes
associated with physiological disturbances and physical factors (behavior disorders) manifested by hitting,
kicking staff.
Review of Resident 10's physician order dated Lorazepam (Ativan) solution give 0.25 milliliters (ml, unit of
volume) every 2 hours as needed for mild/moderate anxiety as manifested by hitting and kicking staff.
Review of Resident 10's physician order dated 11/29/21 indicated Lorazepam solution give 0.5 ml every 2
hours as needed for severe anxiety as manifested by hitting and kicking staff.
During an interview with the nursing supervisor (NS) on 12/13/21 at 9:57 a.m., the NS confirmed the above
orders did not have a stop date. The NS further stated it should have a stop date.
During an interview with the consultant pharmacist (CP) on 12/13/21 at 12:14 p.m., the CP confirmed the
above order did not have a stop date.
Review of the facility's policy, Psychotropic Medication Use dated June 2021, indicated psychotropic PRN
orders are limited to 14 days.
2. Review of Resident 52's clinical record indicated she was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses including
unspecified dementia with behavioral disturbance (memory loss) and major depressive disorder (persistent
feeling of sadness and loss of interest).
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Watsonville Post Acute Center
525 Auto Center Drive
Watsonville, CA 95076
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F 0758
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Review of Resident 52's physician order dated 8/12/21 indicated Seroquel (an antipsychotic medication use
to treat mental/mood conditions) 50 mg in the evening for unspecified dementia with behavioral
disturbances evidence by agitation.
Review of Resident 52's medication regimen review (MRR, a detailed review of all the current medication a
patient is taking to identify adverse effects) dated 8/7/21 indicated This Resident has an antipsychotic order
for psychosis, m/b [manifested by] agitation. The MRR recommendation was to clarify the behavior
manifestation to be more specific.
Review of Resident 52's MRR dated 10/19/21 indicated This Resident has an antipsychotic order for
psychosis, m/b agitation. The MRR recommendation was to clarify the behavior manifestation to be more
specific.
During an interview with licensed vocational nurse N (LVN N) on 12/10/21 at 12:27 p.m., LVN N stated
Resident 52 had episodes of yelling out and being combative if staff was trying to calm her down and
talking to the walls.
During an interview with the CP on 12/10/21 at 2:41 p.m., the CP stated the behavior manifestation of
agitation should had been more specific.
During an interview with the NS on 12/13/21 at 10:05 a.m., the NS confirmed the behavior manifestation of
agitation was not specific.
Review of the facility's policy, Antipsychotic Medication Use dated 12/2016, indicated Residents will only
receive antipsychotic medications when necessary to treat specific conditions for which they are indicated
and effective.
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055959
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/13/2021
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Watsonville Post Acute Center
525 Auto Center Drive
Watsonville, CA 95076
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0760
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review, the facility failed to administer warfarin (Coumadin, a medication that can treat
and prevent blood clots) for atrial fibrillation (a-fib an irregular heartbeat that can cause poor blood flow) for
one of 18 sampled residents (Resident 71).
Residents Affected - Few
This deficient practice resulted in Resident 71 not receiving seven scheduled doses of the medication in
October, 14 doses in November, seven doses in December 2021 a period of 28 days and put the resident
at risk for developing a stroke (damage to the brain from interruption of its blood supply).
Findings:
Review of Resident 71's clinical record indicated he was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and re-admitted
on [DATE] with diagnoses including a-fib, dementia (memory loss) and unspecified psychosis (abnormal
thinking and perceptions).
Review of Resident 71's physician order dated 12/24/20 indicated, warfarin 5 milligrams (mg, unit of
measurement) one tablet by mouth in the evening every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
and Sunday for a-Fib.
Additional review of the physician order dated 12/24/2020 indicated warfarin 7.5 mg one tablet by mouth in
the evening every Friday for a-fib.
A review of Resident 71's November 2021 medication administration record (MAR) indicated on November
7, 8, 10, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30 a total of 13 days his warfarin 5 mg medication were signed
as 10 (10, chart code for other)
Review of the November 2021 eMar-Medication Administration Note on the above dates for the warfarin 5
mg medication indicated the medication was not available.
Further review of Resident 71's MAR indicated warfarin 7.5 mg 1 tablet every Friday was signed 10 on
11/26/21. The eMar note indicated none on hand.
Additional review of Resident 71's December 2021 MAR indicated the following:
Warfarin 5 mg 1 tablet was signed as 10 on 12/1, 12/2, 12/4, 12/5, 12/6, 12/7. The eMar-Medication
Administration Note on the dates the medication was signed 10 indicated the medication was not available.
Resident 71's warfarin 7.5 mg 1 tablet every Friday was signed 10 on 12/3/21. The eMar-Medication
Administration Note indicated the medication was on order.
During an interview with the Doctor of Medicine (MD) on 12/9/21 at 3:06 p.m., the MD stated the pharmacy
was not dispensing Resident 71's warfarin medication and the facility did not notify him. The MD further
stated Resident 71's PT/INR (PT; prothrombin time/international normalized ratio, a test to determine the
effect of Coumadin; it measures how long it takes, in seconds, for blood clot. The American College of
Cardiology Physicians guidelines for Antithrombotic Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of
Thrombosis [clotting of the blood] recommends a therapeutic [target] INR range of
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
055959
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/13/2021
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Watsonville Post Acute Center
525 Auto Center Drive
Watsonville, CA 95076
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0760
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
2.0 to 3.0 in patients receiving Coumadin for atrial fibrillation) on 12/9/21 was 1.1. The MD explained an INR
of 1.1 puts Resident 71 at risk for stroke. The MD futher stated the facility should have called him if the
pharmacy did not dispense the medication because he was responsible for the resident's anticoagulation
therapy (anticoagulants, use to treat blood clots).
During a concurrent interview and record review with the minimum data set nurse (MDSN) on 12/9/21 at
4:57 p.m., the MDSN reviewed Resident 71's MAR and eMar notes and confirmed the resident did not
receive his warfarin medication in multiple days.
During a concurrent interview and record review with the nursing supervisor (NS) on 12/10/21 at 8:12 a.m.,
the NS reviewed Resident 71's October 2021 MAR and confirmed the medication was not given on 10/10,
10/11, 10/18-10/21 and 10/28, total of 7 days. The NS stated if the medication was not on hand, his
expectation was for the licensed nurses (LN) to notify the physician and document the physician's
response. If the attending physician (AP) did not respond, the LNs should follow-up the next day. The NS
further stated his expectation was for the LNs to contact the pharmacy and document the pharmacy's
response.
Review of the October 2021 eMar notes provided by the facility indicated the following:
On 10/10/21- medication is unavailable, reorder sent to pharmacy
On 10/20/21-no medication on hand
On 10/21/21-pharmacy has been notified about warfarin reorder
On 10/28/21-none on hand
The above eMar notes did not indicate the AP or the MD were notified regarding the medication not being
given. There was no documentation provided regarding follow ups made to the pharmacy and/or
pharmacy's response.
During an interview with licensed vocational nurse G (LVN G) on 12/13/21 at 11:21 a.m., LVN G stated she
recently called the pharmacy regarding Resident 71's warfarin medication because it was not available and
was told the AP was the prescriber and it was not the MD. LVN G further stated she did not document the
response of the pharmacy. LVN G stated if the medication was not available, the protocol was to call the
pharmacy and if the pharmacy would not dispense the medication, the next step was to notify the
physician.
During an interview on 12/13/21 at 1:39 p.m., with the director of nursing (DON), the DON stated he was
informed by the pharmacy that six tablets of the warfarin 5 mg and two tablets of the warfarin 7.5 mg were
delivered on 11/12/21. There was no delivery manifest (delivery receipt or delivery list documentation)
provided.
Review of Resident 71's November and December 2021 MAR indicated, he did not receive the 5 mg of
warfarin from 11/2020 to 12/7/21 and did not receive the 7.5 mg of warfarin on two consecutive Fridays on
11/26/21 and 12/3/21 when they were due.
According to https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2010/009218s108lbl.pdf indicated
Coumadin is indicated to reduce the risk of death, recurrent myocardial infarction, and
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Watsonville Post Acute Center
525 Auto Center Drive
Watsonville, CA 95076
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0760
thromboembolic events such as stroke or systemic embolization after myocardial infarction.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Review of the facility's policy Administering Medications dated 4/2019 indicated Medications are
administered in a safe and timely manner, and as prescribed.
Residents Affected - Few
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Watsonville Post Acute Center
525 Auto Center Drive
Watsonville, CA 95076
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0761
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted
professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately
locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure medications and biologicals were
stored appropriately when a medication was left on Resident 34's bedside table and an unopened bottle of
Latanoprost was not refrigerated. These failures had the potential to result in the access of medications by
unauthorized personnel or residents and use of medications being used past the expiration date.
Findings:
1. During an observation on 12/6/21 at 10:20 a.m., there was one tablet in a medication cup on Resident
34's bedside table.
During a concurrent interview, Resident 34 stated she was going to take it last night but she fell asleep.
During a concurrent interview, certified nursing assistant M (CNA M) confirmed there was a medication on
Resident 34's bedside table and stated there should not be medication there.
During an interview on 12/6/21 at 10:22 a.m., the director of nursing (DON) took the medication from
Resident 34's bedside table and stated medication should not be left unattended.
2. During inspection of Medication Cart 1 on 12/6/21 at 1:55 p.m. with minimum data set nurse (MDSN), an
unopened container of latanoprost (an eye drop medication to treat high pressure in the eye) was identified.
During a concurrent interview, the MDSN stated the unopened latanoprost should be refrigerated.
According to Lexi-comp (www.[NAME].com, a nationally recognized drug information resource), intact
bottles of latanoprost solution should be stored under refrigeration and once opened, the container may be
stored at room temperature for 6 weeks.
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(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
055959
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Watsonville Post Acute Center
525 Auto Center Drive
Watsonville, CA 95076
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0801
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Many
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the
food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure the competency of the two of
two staff, the Registered Dietitian (RD) and the Dietary Services Supervisor (DSS), responsible for
oversight of Food and Nutrition Services, when:
1. The RD did not provide consultation to the DSS regarding multiple kitchen sanitation issues
(cross-reference F812);
2. The RD did not provide consultation regarding the palatability and consistency of food texture;
3. The DSS did not report multiple maintenance issues she was aware of including:
a. a leaking reach-in refrigerator; and
b. a reach-in freezer with significant ice build-up,
4. The DSS did not have a reliable system for ensuring staff cleaned according to the cleaning schedule;
5. The DSS and the RD did not ensure the juice machine was maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.
6. The DSS and the RD did not ensure sanitary handling of drinking ware, utensils, and ready to eat food.
These failure had the potential for the functions of the Food and Nutrition Service not to be carried out in a
safe and sanitary manner; in manner to provide food prepared by methods that conserved nutritive value,
flavor, and appearance; and in a manner for food prepared in a form to meet the needs of residents, for 90
residents who received food from the kitchen.
Findings:
1. Review of the document titled Orientation, Inservice, & [and] Personnel Management dated 2018,
showed the consultant RD provided oversight of the operations of the Department of Food and Nutrition
Services. One of the responsibilities included monitoring and recommending food service standards for
sanitation, safety, and infection control.
Review of the document titled Agreement to Provide Consultant Services signed 5/17/2019, showed a
couple of the consultant dietitian's responsibilities included to review sanitation in accordance with current
regulatory standards and to provide written reports of each visit to the facility including audits performed,
summary of performance, goals, and recommendations.
During observations from 12/6/21 to 12/12/21, multiple sanitation issues in the kitchen (cross-reference
F812) included: the wood shelving under a preparation table was dirty and in poor condition; cooking pans
ready for use had a significant amount of residue build-up, were significantly scratched on the cooking
surface, and had non-stick coating peeling off; the floor area around a reach-in refrigerator and under a
preparation table had a significant amount of residue build-up and cobwebs;
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Watsonville Post Acute Center
525 Auto Center Drive
Watsonville, CA 95076
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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F 0801
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Many
knives for food preparation residue on the blades, the blades came into contact with dirty wire covers and
were stored directly under an insect killer machine which had a fly on the surface; a significant amount of
grime was in the grooves of the rubber gaskets (a rubber seal that on the door of the refrigerator to prevent
leakage of cold from inside the refrigerator when the door is closed) of 2 refrigerator doors; the light switch
into the dry food storage had residue build-up and had dirty tape on the surface; the wall in the dish
machine area had black residue build-up; baseboard tiles were in bad repair and pulling away from the wall
with grime between the tile and the wall; a counter mounted, industrial can opener had a significant amount
of rust and residue build-up on the surface and the blade was in poor condition; a standing mixer bowl had
rust on the inside surface; shelves in a beverage refrigerator were rusted; cutting boards stored ready for
use had residue on the surface; and a drain cover in a food preparation sink was rusted.
Review of the last three untitled documents, the RD used as a tool to inspect the kitchen, were dated
8/21/21, 9/30/21, and 10/29/21. The inspection documents included two pages of safety and sanitation
items the RD could check off as Met or Not Met. There was also a column provided for comments. The
inspection list included but was not limited to refrigerators and freezers are clean inside and outside, the
kitchen work areas are clean and organized, cross contamination prevention in place, shelves, floors, walls,
and ceilings are clean, dish machine area is clean, pots and pans area clean, dishes are free of stains, and
food preparation utensils and equipment is cleaned properly and sanitized. All of these areas were marked
as met on all three inspection dates. Also, no comments were made on any of the documents.
In an interview on 12/8/21 at 2:40 p.m., the RD stated she did monthly audits of the kitchen. She stated the
DSS did not like her to document issues on her report. The RD stated she did not observe build-up of grime
in the kitchen such as the thick sludge residue at the base of the dairy refrigerator, she did not observe rust
on the beverage refrigerator racks, she did not observe ripped rubber gaskets on the doors of the beverage
refrigerator, she did not observe rust on the can opener, she did not notice tiles coming off the wall near the
near the inside kitchen front door. She stated she thought the kitchen might be a little dirty, but it was old.
She stated she did not report any cleanliness issues in any of her reports. She stated she was not
concerned with a rusty drain cover inside the food preparation sink. She also stated her reports were
provided to the Administrator and the Director of Nursing.
In an interview on 12/9/21 at 2:15 p.m., the RD stated the DSS tended to limit the time she had to do the
audit in the kitchen to about 30 minutes and she felt like she could use at least 45 minutes to an hour to do
the audits.
2. During observation from 12/6/21 to 12/12/21, one resident complained about the food and there was
bland, overcooked food, as well as pureed food that was not the appropriate consistency. (Cross-reference
F804 and F805).
Review of the PO [by mount] Diet Roster showed all pureed diets provided were Puree Level 4.
In an interview on 12/6/21 at 12:04 p.m., the RD stated if pureed food was too runny, it could be an
aspiration (breath in food to the lungs) risk and the resident could choke. She stated the pureed food should
be a drop consistency.
An observation and concurrent interview with the RD and the DSS on 12/7/21 at 3:30 p.m., indicated a Diet
Manual approval dated on 2/14/19 and located in the DSS office area. The diet manual
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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525 Auto Center Drive
Watsonville, CA 95076
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Many
contained a description of various therapeutic diets including diets with modified consistency. The index did
not show Puree Level 4 but did other texture modified diets including Pureed National Dysphagia (Difficulty
or discomfort in swallowing, as a symptom of disease) Diet (NDD) Level 1, Dysphagia Mechanical Altered
NDD Level 2, Dysphagia Advanced Diet NDD Level 3. On page 12 of the diet manual under the title
Mechanically Altered/Texture Modified Diets it showed Mechanically altered foods are available for
residents with chewing and/or swallowing problems .The Dysphagia diets are specifically for residents with
swallowing problems .An evaluation team of speech-language pathologist/speech therapist, physician and
registered dietitian will discuss the recommendation and obtain a physician's order for diet and texture
appropriate for the resident .[Name of the menu service company] provides four levels of mechanically
altered diets on the Menu Spreadsheets. They are as follows: Puree (Dysphagia Blenderized, NDD level 1);
Mechanical Soft Ground; Dysphagia Mechanical Altered (NDD level 2); and the Dysphagia Advanced (NDD
level 3) which is offered only in some states. The RD stated she was not sure why puree level 4, provided at
the facility was not in the diet manual. She stated she had to ask the DSS about why this diet was not in the
diet manual. The DSS looked through the diet manual and stated she could not find puree level 4. The DSS
went to her office and returned with a document titled Dysphagia Diets Puree IDDSI level 4.
Review of the document titled Dysphagia Diets Puree IDDSI [International Dysphagia Diet Standardization
Initiative] Level 4 dated July 2019, showed the food on this diet holds it shape on a plate .Any liquids must
not separate from the food and the food can fall off a spoon intact. The Food is more easily swallowed and
prevents aspiration.
In an interview on 12/8/21 at 2:40 p.m., the RD stated she did not observe tray-line and she generally did
not include tray-line as part of her audit. She also stated she did not look to see if staff were following
recipes when cooking food. (Cross-reference F802)
In an interview on 12/10/21 at 10:18 a.m., the RD stated drop consistency meant if the food was on a
spoon, it doesn't drop, kind of have to flick it off. To remind the RD what the pureed food looked like on the
plate served for lunch on 12/6/21, the RD was shown photographs of the pureed food. The photo showed
pureed carrots and pureed meet spread out flat over the surface of the plate and ran into the food items on
the plate. Also, the pureed meat had a clear liquid that separated from the food. The photo also showed a
scoop of pureed pasta, which held its shape in a mound formation, and a scoop of pureed bread that
spread slightly but held a mound shape. The RD stated the foods that had the appropriate consistency for a
level 4 puree diet were the carrots and the meat. She stated the pureed pasta and pureed bread were
thicker than the carrots and meat and maybe too thick because they held their shape.
Review of the document titled Orientation, Inservice, & [and] Personnel Management dated 2018, showed
the RD provided oversight of the operations of the Department of Food and Nutrition Services. A couple of
the responsibilities of the consultant RD were to monitor and recommend food service standards for safety,
also to evaluate and monitor the food service department to assure that the department was providing
adequate, acceptable quality food.
3. During observation from 12/6/21 to 12/12/21 equipment was not maintained. This included a reach in
refrigerator the facility used to store dairy products, which the DSS stated was leaking and causing the
significant amount of residue build-up at the base of the refrigerator and a reach-in freezer with a significant
amount of ice build-up inside. (Cross-reference F908)
Review of the undated job description titled Dietary Supervisor showed the DSS was responsible for
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525 Auto Center Drive
Watsonville, CA 95076
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F 0801
ensuring food service equipment was clean and operable.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
a. In an interview and observation on 12/6/21 at 9:10 a.m., during the initial tour of the kitchen. the dairy
refrigerator had a significant amount of brown, sticky residue build-up at the bottom, front of the refrigerator.
The DSS stated the residue was rust because the refrigerator leaked. She stated she reported the leak to
maintenance.
Residents Affected - Many
In an interview on 12/6/21 at 12:32 p.m., the DSS stated she verbally told maintenance about the ice
build-up last week, but she did not have documentation.
In a telephone interview on 12/9/21 at 9:23 a.m., the pest control technician stated he serviced the facility
kitchen on the evening of 12/7/21 due to a report of small flies. He stated the most likely breeding place for
the flies was under the dairy refrigerator because there was a lot of dampness under this refrigerator and
also a lot of gook. (Cross-reference F925)
In an interview on 12/10/21 at 9:54 a.m., the DSS stated when the refrigerator leaked, staff dried it off. She
stated it leaked on the floor in the front of the refrigerator. She stated the refrigerator did not move so they
were not able to clean under it. She stated it was leaking since October.
In an interview on 12/10/21 at 11:01 a.m., Maintenance Supervisor E (MS E) stated he was not made
aware of the leaking dairy refrigerator until after it was observed by the surveyors on 12/6/21.
b. In an interview and observation on 12/6/21 at 9:10 a.m., during the initial tour of the kitchen, the reach-in
freezer had a significant amount of ice build-up on the freezer ceiling and chunks of ice on the freezer floor.
In an interview on 12/6/21 at 12:32 p.m., the DSS stated she verbally told maintenance about the ice
build-up last week, but she did not have documentation.
In an interview on 12/6/21 at 2:15 p.m., MS E stated he did not remember the DSS reporting the ice-build
up in the freezer.
An observation and interview on 12/7/21 at 10:40 a.m., indicated ice build-up inside the reach-in freezer on
the ceiling surface and pieces of ice on the freezer floor. The freezer also had a significant amount of
condensation on the outside surface around the freezer doors. The DSS stated she was not really
concerned about the ice build-up because the ice pieces were not big.
Review of the invoice dated 12/7/21, indicated a technician serviced the reach-in freezer and stated the
ice-build up was due to the freezer being too full of boxes stacked to the top which did not allow good air
circulation.
4. Review of the undated job description titled, Dietary Supervisor indicated the DSS was responsible for
monitoring staff to confirm they adhered to all sanitation, safety, and procedural guidelines within the
department, ensuring food service equipment was clean.
During observation from 12/6/21 to 12/12/21, multiple sanitation issues were in the kitchen (cross-reference
F812). This included the wood shelving under a preparation table was dirty and in poor condition; cooking
pans ready for use had a significant amount of residue build-up, were significantly scratched on the cooking
surface, and had non-stick coating peeling off; the floor area around a
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525 Auto Center Drive
Watsonville, CA 95076
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Residents Affected - Many
reach-in refrigerator and under a preparation table had a significant amount of residue build-up and
cobwebs; knives for food preparation residue on the blades, the blades came into contact with dirty wire
covers, and were stored directly under an insect killer machine which had a fly on the surface; a significant
amount of grime was in the grooves of the rubber gaskets (a rubber seal that on the door of the refrigerator
to prevent leakage of cold from inside the refrigerator when the door is closed) of 2 refrigerator doors; the
light switch into the dry food storage had residue build-up and had dirty tape on the surface; the wall in the
dish machine area had black residue build-up; baseboard tiles were in bad repair and pulling away from the
wall with grime between the tile and the wall; a counter mounted, industrial can opener had a significant
amount of rust and residue build-up on the surface and the blade was in poor condition; a standing mixer
bowl had rust on the inside surface; shelves in a beverage refrigerator were rusted; cutting boards stored
ready for use had residue on the surface; and a drain cover in a food preparation sink was rusted.
In an interview and observation on 12/6/21 at 12:32 p.m., the surface of the shelving under the preparation
table that held the coffee machine, was covered with residue and grime. (Cross-reference F812) The DSS
stated the shelving was not clean and this area was not on the cleaning schedule.
In an interview and observation on 12/6/21 at 2:28 p.m., the rubber gaskets around the beverage
refrigerator doors were imbedded with brown grime and what resembled food crumbs. The DSS stated the
rubber gaskets were not on a cleaning schedule and when they [referring to kitchen staff] get a chance they
will clean.
In an interview on 12/7/21 at 10:13 a.m., the DSS showed a cleaning schedule attached to the outside of a
refrigerator door. The schedule listed multiple tasks listed by day and staff job position. When the DSS was
asked how she verified the cleaning was done according to the schedule she stated, sometimes they
sign-off, sometimes staff will clean on a different day other than what's shown on the schedule, sometimes I
have someone else clean.
5. An observation and concurrent interview with the DSS and Kitchen Staff 1 (KS 1) on 12/6/21 at 10:09
a.m., showed a juice machine with the juice gun submerged in a picture of water. The water was pink. The
juice gun had a white, slimy residue between the buttons. Also, the tubing that connect the juice syrup bags
to the machine were sticky feeling with fuzzy residue stuck to the surface of the tubing. The DSS stated a
juice machine company came to clean the juice machine. She stated she thought they came quarterly. She
also stated the cleaning of the juice machine was not assigned to any staff, indicating anyone could clean it.
KS 1 demonstrated how he cleaned the machine. He wiped the juice gun with a rag that was soaked in a
quaternary ammonia (a sanitizer) solution. Then he ran the juice gun holder through the dish machine. The
DSS stated the juice gun was soaked in a pitcher of hot water about every other day.
In an interview on 12/7/21 at 11:36 p.m., the DSS stated she did not have instructions for cleaning the juice
machine or the manufacturer's manual for the machine.
In an interview on 12/8/21 at 2:40 p.m., the RD stated she did monthly audits of the kitchen. She stated she
did not look at the juice machine during her audits.
In an interview with Maintenance Supervisor E (MS E) on 12/9/21 at 1:30 p.m., he stated he did not have
invoices to show the juice machine company came out to clean the machine and they did not come out on
a regular scheduled bases for cleaning. He stated the only times they serviced the juice machine was when
he called them because something was wrong with the machine.
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525 Auto Center Drive
Watsonville, CA 95076
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
In an interview with the DSS on 12/9/21 at 2:40 p.m., the DSS stated the current juice machine company
did not come out for cleaning of the juice machine, but they should. She stated the last juice machine
company came out for regular cleaning, but they started using a different juice machine company. She
stated she did not know when this change happened. She stated she did not provide any training to her
staff about how to clean the machine.
Residents Affected - Many
Review of an e-mail document with the subject title RE: Cleaning instructions for the [brand of the juice
machine] bar gun dated 12/10/21 and a concurrent interview with MS E on 12/10/21 at 11:35 a.m., showed
the dates the company were at the facility and what they did when they serviced the juice machine. On
8/31/2020, the juice machine unit was installed. On 9/17/2020, 10/12/2020, 11/17/2020, and 3/9/2020, the
company came out to fix the juice machine. MS E stated there was no cleaning by the company on these
dates. On 7/7/21, the e-mail showed the juice machine was leaking so the technician replaced the oring
[O-ring; a mechanical seal in the shape of a ring placed between two parts to make a seal] and fittings and
cleaned the bar gun. MS E stated the cleaning of the bar gun by the company on 7/7/21 was the only
cleaning documentation he had.
Review of the undated manufacturer's manual for the juice machine titled [Name of juice machine] Post-mix
Beverage Dispenser showed detailed instructions for cleaning. It showed the cleaning solution to use was
[Brand name] Chloromelamine (a sanitizer). The preparation of the solution included adding two packets of
Chloromelamine sanitizer powder to 5 gallons of warm potable water in a clean 5-gallon bucket. This
produces a 100 part per million (ppm; sanitizer strength) chlorine solution. The instructions indicated other
chlorinated sanitizers other than [Brand name] could be used and follow instructions to make it a 100 ppm
solution. The manual showed detailed instructions for cleaning the Sheathing (a protective case or cover).
The instructions for cleaning the nozzle included a cup of the cleaning solution. Then grasp the nozzle and
twist back and forth while pulling the nozzle away from the handle. If the nozzle is difficult to remove,
immerse nozzle end of the handle in a cup of carbonated water for five minutes before attempting removal
again. When the nozzle is removed, place in cup of cleaning solution for 2 minutes. Immerse a clean brush
in the sanitizer solution. Scrub nozzle and diffuser with a clean brush until any and all buildup is removed.
Then remove the nozzle from the cleaning solution and allow the nozzle and diffuser to air dry. Then
reinstall the nozzle onto the diffuser. The manual also gave detailed instruction for cleaning the Post-Mix
System which involved filling a sanitizer tank and disconnecting all the connectors to the bags of syrup.
Then connect the connectors to the sanitizing tank. The directions showed the sanitizing steps were
followed by detailed rinsing steps.
During a record review of the facility's policy, Sanitization, revised October 2008, indicated all areas of the
kitchen should be kept clean.
Review of the document titled Orientation, Inservice, & [and] Personnel Management dated 2018, showed
the consultant RD provided oversight of the operations of the Department of Food and Nutrition Services.
One of the responsibilities included monitoring and recommending food service standards for sanitation,
safety, and infection control.
Review of the undated job description titled Dietary Supervisor indicated the DSS was responsible for
supervising and training dietary staff, as well as monitoring staff to confirm they adhere to all sanitation,
safety, and procedural guidelines within the department. The DSS was also responsible for ensuring food
service equipment was clean and operable.
6. An observation and concurrent interview with the DSS on 12/2/21 at 12:30 p.m., showed KS 1
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Watsonville Post Acute Center
525 Auto Center Drive
Watsonville, CA 95076
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Many
placed items on trays for resident lunches included plastic cups filled with a beverage, utensils, and salads.
KS 1 did not wear gloves. The cups with beverages were covered with plastic lids. When he handled the
cups, he grabbed the very top so his fingers came into contact with the area a person would put their mouth
to drink. When KS 1 handled the utensils, his hands came into contact with the end of the utensil that a
person would put in their mouth. The salads KS 1 placed on the trays were in uncovered bowls. He handled
the salads by placing his hand over the top of the salad and grabbing the top of the bowl, so the palm of his
hand came into contact with the lettuce in the bowl. The DSS stated she did not see a problem with the way
KS 1 handled the cups, utensils, and salads. She asked what the difference was between wearing gloves or
using bare hands to touch the items.
In an interview on 12/8/21 at 2:40 p.m., the RD stated she did monthly audits of the kitchen. She stated she
did not observe tray-line food service or watch for hand hygiene when she did her audits.
Review of the facilities policy and procedure, Glove Use dated 2017, indicated single use gloves must be
worn if bare hands are to contact ready-to-eat food.
According to the 2017 Federal Food Code, clean utensils shall be handled so that contamination of
food-and lip-contact surfaces is prevented. Knives, forks, and spoons that are not prewrapped shall be
presented so that only the handles are touched by employees.
Review of the document titled Orientation, Inservice, & [and] Personnel Management dated 2018, showed
the consultant RD provided oversight of the operations of the Department of Food and Nutrition Services.
One of the responsibilities included monitoring and recommending food service standards for sanitation,
safety, and infection control.
Review of the undated job description titled Dietary Supervisor showed the DSS was responsible for
supervising and training dietary staff, as well as monitoring staff to confirm they adhere to all sanitation,
safety, and procedural guidelines within the department.
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STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
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525 Auto Center Drive
Watsonville, CA 95076
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F 0802
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition
service.
Based on observation, interview, and facility document review, the facility failed to ensure staff competency
when one of four cooks (Cook 2) did not follow a recipe for the preparation of vegetables which were bland
and not palatable. This failure had the potential a decreased intake of food for residents who ate food from
the kitchen.
Findings:
On 12/7/21 at 12:30 p.m., due to resident food complaints (Cross-reference F804), a test tray to sample
resident food was conducted in the presence of the Registered Dietitian (RD) and the Dietary Services
Supervisor (DSS). The observation showed the regular mixed vegetables were mushy and bland, and the
pureed vegetables were bland. The RD stated the vegetables could use more salt.
In an interview on 12/7/21 at 12:50 p.m., [NAME] 2 stated she cooked the regular and pureed vegetables
that day. She stated she took the frozen vegetables out of the box and placed them in the oven in a covered
pan. She stated the only ingredient she added to the vegetables was butter. She said she placed the
vegetables in the oven about 10 a.m., and they took about 35 minutes to cook.
Review of the recipe, titled Capri Blend Veg dated 2002-2021, for provided for the vegetables prepared for
lunch on 12/7/21, showed ingredients in addition to the vegetables and butter included salt, granulated
garlic, and black pepper. The directions showed to steam the vegetables using pressure or without
pressure. Using pressure steaming from 1 minute to 12-15 minutes. Without using pressure, the vegetables
were to cook for 5-7. The recipe stated, Vegetables should be slightly crisp. The recipe showed to puree
they prepared vegetables for the pureed diet.
Review of the undated job description titled Cook, showed a cook was responsible for following recipes and
preparing and serving meals that were palatable and appetizing in appearance.
Review of the In-Service Meeting Minutes titled Portion Control/Portion Sizes/Following Recipes dated
7/19/21, showed [NAME] 2 was provided training on how to follow a standardized recipe.
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STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
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525 Auto Center Drive
Watsonville, CA 95076
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F 0804
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
During an interview on 12/6/2021 at 2:44 p.m., with Resident 78, Resident 78 stated he did not like the
food. When asked what was the problem with the food, Resident 78 stated the cooks are the problem with
food. Resident 78 elaborated by stating much of it was overcooked, sometimes undercooked, and it was not
hot.
Residents Affected - Many
Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure palatability and nutritive
value of cooked foods were maintained when vegetables were cooked for an extended time. In addition,
one resident (Resident 78) complained about food being overcooked.
This failure had the potential to result in decreased palatability; leading to a decrease in food consumed by
residents, and food cooked for extended time periods could lose nutritive value leading to a decreased
nutrient intake for 90 residents who received food from the kitchen.
Findings
On 12/6/2021 at 9:21 a.m., during an observation and interview with [NAME] 1 and Dietary Services
Supervisor (DSS), indicated pans in a hot oven covered with foil. [NAME] 1 stated the items in the oven
were pureed meat and pureed vegetables cooking in the oven for lunch time. DSS stated the meat and
vegetables were already cooked and fully heated and ready to place on the tray line that started at 11:45
a.m. [NAME] 1 and the DSS stated the vegetables were in the oven since 9:00 a.m. The DSS stated this is
their kitchen's practice to prepare purees early and continue to hold in the oven until lunchtime.
During an interview with the facility's Registered Dietician (RD), on 12/6/2021 at 12:07 a.m., the RD stated
food held in the oven for hours can affect the nutrients, especially the vegetables.
During an observation and interview with the RD, on 12/7/2021 at 12:38 p.m., a sample test tray was
requested due to residents complainting about the food was not good. Both the regular and puree diet were
provided for tasting. The regular and the puree vegetables lacked flavor. Also, the regular vegetables were
mushy and overcooked.
During an interview with [NAME] 2 on 12/7/2021 at 12:45 p.m., [NAME] 2 stated she prepared the
vegetables by taking the vegetables out of the box and placed them in the oven in a covered pan. She said
the only ingredient she added to the vegetables was butter. [NAME] 2 stated she prepared them and put
them in the oven at 10:00 a.m. [NAME] 2 stated she cooked the vegetables for 35 minutes and left them in
the oven until the tray line food service started at 11:45 a.m.
Review of the recipe, titled Capri Blend Veg dated 2002-2021, for provided for the vegetables prepared for
lunch on 12/7/21, showed ingredients in addition to the vegetables and butter included salt, granulated
garlic, and black pepper. The directions showed to steam the vegetables using pressure or without
pressure. Using pressure steaming from 1 minute to 12-15 minutes. Without using pressure, the vegetables
were to cook for 5-7. The recipe stated, Vegetables should be slightly crisp. The recipe showed to puree
they prepared vegetables for the pureed diet. It was noted that [NAME] 2 did not use a steamer and did not
use pressure to cook the vegetables.
According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics at Eatright.org, short cooking times help vegetables
keep their bright color and crisper texture. When steaming vegetables, nutrients can get lost
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(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
055959
B. Wing
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/13/2021
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Watsonville Post Acute Center
525 Auto Center Drive
Watsonville, CA 95076
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F 0804
to the liquid. Also, heat can destroy B vitamins and vitamin C, so shorter cooking times help retain nutrients
as well as crisp textures.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Many
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Watsonville Post Acute Center
525 Auto Center Drive
Watsonville, CA 95076
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F 0805
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual
needs.
Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure palatability and safety of
cooked foods was maintained when pureed food was runny.
Residents Affected - Some
These failures had the potential to impact all 19 residents on pureed diets in that it could result in a choking
hazard (airway blocked by food), aspiration risk (when food or drink goes into the airway), and decreased
palatability which could result in decreased intake and weight loss out of a facility census of 90.
Findings:
In an observation and interview on 12/6/2021 at 11:57 a.m., indicated [NAME] 1 plated food for resident
lunches. He placed pureed food on the plates which went on the cart to serve then he added a powder to
the pureed meat and mixed it up. He stated he added thickener because the meat was runny. After [NAME]
1 added the thickener to the pureed meat, the consistency was still very thin. It was noted that all the
pureed diet tickets read Puree level 4.
During observation and interview with the Registered Dietitian (RD), of the plating of the pureed food for
lunch on 12/6/2021 at 12:02 p.m., it was observed the carrots and the meat were runny, spread out on the
plate so it was flat, touching one another, and not the same consistency as other food items on the plate,
including the pureed pasta and the pureed bread which was more of a mound shape on the plate. In
addition to being runny, the meat separated so there was a clear liquid that spread out on the plate. The RD
stated the carrots and meat varied in texture from the other food on the pureed plate and that the meat was
very runny. The pureed carrots and pureed meat were runny, did not hold shape on the plate, and ran
together on the plate. The RD stated there was a safety risk with runny pureed items and confirmed the risk
was choking or aspiration.
During observation on 12/7/2021 at 12 :34 p.m., of the pureed food plated for residents, the pureed ham,
pureed mixed vegetables, and the pureed sweet potatoes were runny, not holding their shape, and ran into
the other foods on the plate.
Review of the facility document titled Dysphagia Diets Puree IDDSI [International Dysphagia Diet
Standardization Initiative] Level 4 dated July 2019, showed the Puree Level 4 diet texture is to hold its
shape on a plate. Also, any liquids must not separate from the food and the food can fall off a spoon intact.
The food is more easily swallowed and prevents aspiration.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Watsonville Post Acute Center
525 Auto Center Drive
Watsonville, CA 95076
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve
food in accordance with professional standards.
Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure food was stored, prepared,
and served in a sanitary manner when:
Residents Affected - Many
a. The wood shelving under a preparation table was dirty and in poor condition;
b. Cooking pans ready for use had a significant amount of residue build-up, were significantly scratched on
the cooking surface, and had non-stick coating peeling off;
c. The floor area around a reach-in refrigerator and under a preparation table had a significant amount of
residue build-up and cobwebs;
d. Knives for food preparation had residue on the blades, the blades came into contact with dirty wire
covers, and were stored directly under an insect killer machine which had a fly on the surface;
e. A significant amount of grime was in the grooves of the rubber gaskets (a rubbers seal that on the door
of the refrigerator to prevent leakage of cold from inside the refrigerator when the door is closed) of two
refrigerator doors;
f. The light switch into the dry food storage had residue build-up and had dirty tape on the surface;
g. The wall in the dish washer area had black residue build-up;
h. Baseboard tiles were in bad repair and pulling away from the wall with grime between the tile and the
wall
i. An industrial mounted can opener had a significant amount of rust and residue build-up on the surface
and the blade was in poor condition;
j. A standing mixer bowl had rust on the inside surface;
k. Shelves in a beverage refrigerator were rusted;
l. Cutting boards stored ready for use had residue on the surface;
m. A drain cover in a food preparation sink was rusted;
n. no air gaps (a gap in a drainpipe, from a piece of equipment that drains water, to the flood level rim of a
floor ;drain or plumbing equipment) to an ice machine drainage or to the food preparation sink in the
kitchen;
o. There was expired food stored in the dry storeroom available for use and
p. A peanut butter container was not clean on the outside.
These failures had the potential to cause cross-contamination of food, pest infestation, and
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Watsonville Post Acute Center
525 Auto Center Drive
Watsonville, CA 95076
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F 0812
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Many
utensils for eating, leading to food-borne illness and/or illness from contaminated eating utensils for 90
residents who received food from the kitchen.
Findings:
Review of the facility's policy, titled Safety and Sanitation, revised 2017, showed spills will be cleaned up as
they occur, storage areas will be kept clean, shelving will be kept clean, and floor are to be kept free of
broken tiles.
Review of the facility's policy, titled Sanitization, dated October 2008, indicated the kitchen areas shall be
kept clean; all utensils, equipment, counters, and shelves shall be kept clean and maintained in good repair
and shall be free from breaks, corrosions, open seams, cracks and chipped areas that may affect their use
or proper cleaning; seals will be kept in good repair; all equipment, food contact surfaces and utensils shall
be washed to remove or completely loosen soils, kitchen surfaces not in contact with food should be
cleaned regularly on a schedule to prevent the accumulation of grime.
a. During an observation on 12/6/2021 at 9:57 a.m., the shelving under the preparation table where the
coffee station was located, was in bad repair. The shelves were lined with plastic trays and on top of the
plastic trays were empty food storage containers ready for use. The wood on the front edges of the
shelving, especially along the bottom length of the shelving area, close to the floor, exposed particle board.
There was also peeled and chipped paint along the front surface of the shelving. In addition, the shelving
surface where the plastic trays and food bins were stored had a significant amount of food crumbs and/or
food debris. There was also dried, brown, residue on the shelving surface that looked like dried liquid. In an
interview on 12/6/21 at 12:32 p.m., the dietary services supervisor (DSS) stated the shelving under the
coffee area was not clean and the area was not on a cleaning schedule. She confirmed the frame of the
wood shelving along the floor was in bad repair.
According to the 2017 Federal Food Code, nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to
splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a
corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
b. During an observation and concurrent interview on 12/6/2021 at 9:27 a.m., with the DSS, three large
skillet pans had significant black residue buildup on the inside cooking surface, two skillets had dried
residue on the inside cooking surface that resembled food residue, and two small skillets had scratches and
residue that covered the entire cooking surface and had a coating that was peeling off. One medium sized
skillet had a significant number of scratches and orange residue on the inside cooking surface. The skillets
were all hanging above the three-compartment sink. The DSS confirmed the pans had residue and
scratches. She also stated the pans were ready to be used for food preparation.
c. During an observation and concurrent interview on 12/6/2021 at 9:42 a.m., with the DSS, an area under
a food preparation table, located between the dairy refrigerator and the food preparation sink, had plastic
racks on the floor with cardboard boxes on top of the racks. The cardboard boxes contained disposable
plastic lids and aluminum lids. The plastic crates holding the boxes had cobwebs in the grooves. A
concurrent observation indicated the dairy refrigerator was sitting directly on the floor with an attached
ramp, so a cart could be rolled inside. There was a groove between the ramp and the inside of the
refrigerator that had brown residue imbedded. Also, at each side of the ramp area there was thick, orange,
black, and brown colored residue. The residue was removable with a paper
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Watsonville Post Acute Center
525 Auto Center Drive
Watsonville, CA 95076
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F 0812
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Many
towel and was sticky and moist. Inside the dairy refrigerator, there was a white substance that covered the
surface of the floor. The DSS confirmed there were cobwebs on the plastic crates under the food
preparation table. She stated if there were spider webs, then we likely have spiders. She also confirmed the
area at the base of the dairy refrigerator had black, orange and brown color grime. The DSS stated the thick
residue was rust because the refrigerator leaked. She stated housekeeping scrubbed the floors once a
month which included cleaning the floors under the food preparation sink and around the dairy refrigerator.
She stated there was no cleaning schedule for staff to clean these areas. The DSS stated the white residue
on the floor inside was from a spill. She stated the inside of the refrigerator was cleaned on Tuesdays, but
staff should have cleaned the spill when it happened.
In an interview and observation on 12/7/21 at 11:09 a.m., the house keeping manager (HKM) showed
areas in the kitchen where he cleaned once a month. He stated he cleaned under the food preparation sink
but he did not clean the area where there was residue build-up around the dairy refrigerator. He stated to
get to the area where there was residue build-up around the dairy refrigerator, he would need to open the
refrigerator door. However, he stated he did not open refrigerator doors and did not move big items such as
refrigerators to clean under or around them. He stated he only cleaned under things that were easily
moveable. He stated he only cleaned the floors and did not clean other areas in the kitchen such as tile
baseboards or walls.
d. An observation on 12/6/2021 at 9:36 a.m., showed knives were stored on the wall in a knife holder
behind the food preparation sink. Directly above the knife holder was a bug extermination machine. The
machine had a fly on the bottom of it. A cord from the machine was plugged into the wall and the cord went
behind the knives stored in the knife holder. The cord had a plastic white cover around it. The plastic cover
had fuzzy gray residue on the entire surface as well as white residue flaking off of the cover. This cover
came into contact with the knife blades stored in the holder. The knives were pulled out of the holder and
two knives had dried residue on the blades in addition to a white flaky substance. The holder for the knives
also had a dried residue on the surface that resembled food residue.
In an interview and concurrent observation of the knife storage area on 12/6/21 at 12:32 p.m., the DSS
confirmed the knife storage holder and knives stored in the holder had to be cleaned. She also said the wall
around the knife holder and the cord cover from the bug machine was not clean.
e. During an observation on 12/6/2021 at 2:26 p.m., the rubber gaskets on the on two of the four doors of
the beverage refrigerator had black grime build up in the grooves of the gasket. The grime wiped off with
paper towel. In addition, the gaskets on the two lower doors were ripped and coming detached from the
door.
During an observation and concurrent interview with the DSS, on 12/6/2021 at 2:27 p.m., the DSS
confirmed the observation that the gaskets in the beverage refrigerator had black grime imbedded in the
grooves. She stated the gaskets were not on a cleaning schedule and stated, when they [kitchen staff] get a
chance they will clean. She also confirmed the gaskets were ripped and said they needed to be replaced.
f. During an observation and concurrent interview with the DSS, on 12/7/2021 at 10:30 a.m., the light switch
located on the wall to the right at the entrance of the food storage room had silver tape attached. The tape
was on the light switch cover and over the switch. The tape was peeling off and had a black residue on the
surface. Also, the light switch cover had brown and black grime on the
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Watsonville Post Acute Center
525 Auto Center Drive
Watsonville, CA 95076
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Many
surface. The DSS confirmed the observation of black grime around the light switch cover and stated it was
grease.
g. During an observation and concurrent interview with Maintenance Supervisor D (MS D), on 12/6/2021 at
10:04 a.m., black residue was on the wall above the sink on the dirty side of the dish machine. The residue
was mainly spread on the wall above a plastic strip that ran horizontally along the wall. The residue wiped
off with a paper towel. MS D confirmed there was black residue.
h. During an observation, on 12/7/2021 at 12:50 p.m., the entry to the kitchen had black grimy build up in
the corners and along the edges near the baseboard and two tiles were broken and separated from the wall
with grimy buildup between the wall and the backside of the baseboard tile.
During an observation and concurrent interview with the DSS, on 12/7/2021 at 12:50 p.m., the DSS
confirmed that two tiles in the entry to the kitchen along the baseboard were broken and separated from the
wall. The DSS stated she did not notice them previously.
i. During an observation on 12/6/2021 at 9:34 a.m., an industrial mounted counter can opener was attached
to the food preparation table. One of the three screws that attached to the can opener holder to the table
was missing. The missing screw hole had buildup of black grime and food particles. The can opener holder,
where the shaft of the can opener was held when the can opener was being stored, was dented, and had a
significant amount black and orange grime on the surface including the area that came into contact with the
can opener shaft. The can opener shaft had orange residue on most of the surface. In addition, the
cogwheel had a significant amount of orange residue in the grooves. The blade was worn so it was flat and
not pointed and the coating was peeled off.
In an interview on 12/6/21 at 12:32 p.m., the DSS confirmed the can opener was rusty and had residue on
the surface, was missing a screw in the base, and appeared to have food particles and grime on it and the
base.
j. During an observation and concurrent interview with the DSS and MS D, on 12/6/2021 at 10:14 a.m., the
standing mixer had a metal bowl with orange and black residue on the inside surface of the bowl. MS D
stated the residue inside the mixer bowl was rust and the mixer should be taken out of the kitchen. The
DSS confirmed there was orange build up in the mixing bowl. She stated .it is rusted .and could
contaminate food.
k. During an observation on 12/6/2021 at 2:26 p.m., the four-door beverage refrigerator located next to the
stove, had wire racks for shelving. There was orange build-up covering the entire surface of the racks.
During an observation and concurrent interview with the DSS, on 12/06/2021 2:21 p.m., she stated it
looked like rust, in reference to the racks on the beverage refrigerator.
l. During an observation and concurrent interview with the DSS, on 12/6/2021 at 9:42 a.m., cutting boards
ready for kitchen staff use were observed stored on the food preparation counter near the food preparation
sink. The red cutting board had orange spots on it. The white cutting board had black and blue spots on it.
The DSS confirmed the cutting boards were stored ready for use and the two cutting boards were dirty.
m. During an observation, on 12/6/2021 at 9:40 a.m., a metal strainer that covered the drain hole
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Watsonville Post Acute Center
525 Auto Center Drive
Watsonville, CA 95076
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for the food preparation sink was covered in an orange residue.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
During an observation and concurrent interview with the DSS, on 12/6/2021 at 12:33 a.m., the DSS stated
the drain strainer in the food preparation sink was rusted.
Residents Affected - Many
n. During an observation and concurrent interview with MS D, on 12/6/2021 at 10:17 a.m., the food
preparation sink drain was plumbed directly into the wall. No air gap was observed. MS D stated the food
preparation sink was plumbed directly to the sewage drain and confirmed there was no air gap for this
drain.
During an observation on 12/7/2021 at 10:52 a.m., the ice machine drained water from a plastic pipe
attached to the back of the machine. The drainpipe led to a drain in the floor that had a cylinder around it.
The end of the drainpipe went into the cylinder. When water drained from the ice machine the cylinder
around the drain filled and overflowed not allowing the water to flow out from the drainpipe without backing
up, thus there was no air-gap for the ice machine drainpipe.
During an observation and concurrent interview with MS E, on 12/07/2021 at 11:37 a.m., MS E confirmed
there was no air gap for the ice machine.
According to the 2017 Federal Food Code, there is to be an air gap between the water supply inlet and the
flood level rim of the plumbing fixture, equipment, or nonfood equipment that is at least twice the diameter
of the water supply inlet may not be less than 1 inch.
o. An observation on 12/6/2021 at 9:27 a.m., indicated a plastic container of peanut butter had peanut
butter on the rim and side of the container. The container felt greasy to the touch. The container was stored
on shelving next to the oven ready for use.
In an interview on 12/6/21 at 12:32 p.m., the DSS confirmed the peanut butter container had peanut butter
on the outside surface and stated it was a concern but would be more of a concern if they had bugs.
p. During an observation and concurrent interview with the DSS, on 12/6/2021 at 10:32 a.m., four boxes of
long grain and wild rice blend were stored in the dry storeroom and ready for use. The dates on the boxes
indicated the rice expired on 12/1/2021. The DSS confirmed the four boxes of rice were expired.
During a record review of the facility's policy, titled Food Storage, dated 2017, showed all food items are to
be dated upon receipt and used prior to expiration date.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Watsonville Post Acute Center
525 Auto Center Drive
Watsonville, CA 95076
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0880
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure staff implemented the infection control
practices when:
Residents Affected - Some
1. Licensed vocational nurse G (LVN G) brought a medication to Resident 132's bedside and handled the
medication bottle with used gloves;
2. There were used gloves near the clean linen in room CC;
3. The curtain in room DD had a whitish discoloration; and
4. Oxygen tubing for Resident 282 was left uncovered .
These failures had the potential to result in transmission of infection in the facility.
Findings:
1. Review of Resident 132's clinical record indicated he had a jejunostomy tube (J-tube, tube placed
through the skin into the small intestine for medication or nutrition). Resident 132 had an order for
omeprazole (medication used to treat heartburn) suspension 20 milligrams (mg)/10 milliliters (ml) two times
a day via J-tube.
During an observation on 12/7/21 at 4:01 p.m., LVN G took Resident 132's bottle of omeprazole from the
medication cart and placed it on Resident 132's bedside table (the bottle was inside a plastic bag). LVN G
put on gloves and handled Resident 132's J-tube when checking for proper placement. After handling the
J-tube, LVN G did not change gloves. LVN G used the same gloves to open the plastic bag to uncover the
bottle of omeprazole. LVN G opened the bottle and took a syringe and inserted it into the top of the bottle.
During an interview on 12/7/21 at 4:24 p.m., the infection preventionist (IP) stated LVN G should not have
brought the medication into Resident 132's room. When asked if LVN G should have changed gloves prior
to handling the medication, the IP stated that it should not have happened to begin with.
4. Review of Resident 282's admission record indicated he was admitted on [DATE] with a diagnosis
including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD, a lung disease).
During an observation and concurrent interview with LVN J on 12/6/21 at 12:39 a.m., Resident 282's
oxygen tank had an oxygen tubing that was loose and has not covered. LVN J confirmed it should have a
cover .
Review of the facility's policy, Personal Protective Equipment - Using Gloves, dated 9/2010, indicated to
discard used gloves into waste receptacle inside the examination or treatment room.
2. During an initial tour observation in room CC on 12/6/21 at 9:14 a.m., there were used gloves near the
clean linens.
During a concurrent observation and interview with the director of nursing (DON) on 12/6/21 at 9:19
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Watsonville Post Acute Center
525 Auto Center Drive
Watsonville, CA 95076
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
a.m., the DON confirmed the above observation and stated the used gloves should not be near the clean
linen.
3. During an observation in room DD on 12/6/21 at 11:41 a.m., the privacy curtain had a whitish
discoloration.
Residents Affected - Some
During a concurrent interview with certified nursing assistant Q (CNA Q), she confirmed the above
observation and stated the curtain should had been changed.
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
055959
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/13/2021
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Watsonville Post Acute Center
525 Auto Center Drive
Watsonville, CA 95076
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0883
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure one of five residents (Resident 48) were
offered and/or received pneumococcal vaccinations. This failure had the potential to expose residents to
pneumococcal infections (caused by common bacteria (streptococcus pneumonia) that can affect different
parts of the body).
Residents Affected - Few
Findings:
Review of Pneumococcal Vaccination Consent Form dated 1/9/21 indicated, responsible party (RP, person
who is accountable in making decision in behalf of the resident) consented for the PNA vaccine to be given.
Review of the immunization list provided by the facility, indicated Resident 48 did not have the PNA
immunization.
During an interview with the infection preventionist (IP) on 12/13/21 at 12:11 p.m., the IP confirmed the
PNA vaccine was not followed up.
Review of the facility's policy, Pneumococcal Vaccine dated August 2016 indicated, All residents will be
offered pneumoccoal vaccines to aid in preventing pneumonia/penumoccoccal infections.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
055959
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/13/2021
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Watsonville Post Acute Center
525 Auto Center Drive
Watsonville, CA 95076
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0908
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the proper upkeep,
maintenance, and safe operating conditions of the kitchen appliances:
Residents Affected - Many
1. dairy reach-in refrigerator
2. multi-door reach-in freezer
These failures had the potential to attract pests (cross-reference F-925) and impact the ability of the
equipment to operate as intended leading to improper storage of food resulting in food that is not safe
and/or poor quality for 90 residents who received food from the kitchen.
Findings:
1. During an observation on 10/6/2021 at 9:48 a.m., the reach-in refrigerator that held dairy products,
located next to the food preparation sink and the entry to the dry food storage, was observed to have a
moist grime build up around the front of the refrigerator that would wipe off with paper towel. The DSS
stated the grime was rust because the refrigerator leaked.
During an observation and concurrent interview with the Dietary Services Supervisor (DSS), on 12/10/2021
at 9:54 a.m., the DSS stated the dairy refrigerator leaked .on and off since October 2021. She said water
would accumulate on the floor in front of the refrigerator and once or twice a week staff would wipe up the
water.
Review of the facility's policy, Maintenance Service, revised December 2009, showed the maintenance
department is responsible for maintaining the equipment in the facility in a safe and operable manner at all
times, and will keep records of work order requests.
According to the 2017 Federal Food Code, equipment is to be maintained in a state of good condition and
repair to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use.
2. During observation of the the multi-door, reach-in freezer, on 12/6/2021 at 9:51 a.m., located next to the
entrance of the dry storage and the coffee area, was observed to have a significant amount of ice chunks
hanging from the top of the freezer ceiling and scattered on the freezer floor. This freezer held a variety of
frozen foods such as meat, ice cream, and waffles.
During observation, on 12/07/21 at 10:40 a.m., the ice cream cups and waffles were observed to be soft to
the touch and not frozen solid.
Review of the invoice dated 12/7/21, showed a technician serviced the reach-in freezer and stated the
ice-build up was due to the freezer being too full with boxes stacked to the top and not allowing good air
circulation
During record review of the facility's policy, Maintenance Service, revised December 2009, indicated the
maintenance department is responsible for maintaining the equipment in the facility in a safe and operable
manner, will develop and maintain a schedule of maintenance, and will maintain receipts of the inspections
and maintenance.
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
055959
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/13/2021
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Watsonville Post Acute Center
525 Auto Center Drive
Watsonville, CA 95076
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0908
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
According to the 2017 Federal Food Code, stored frozen foods are to be maintained frozen. Also,
equipment is to be maintained in a state of good condition and repair to retain their characteristic qualities
under normal use.
Residents Affected - Many
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
055959
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/13/2021
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Watsonville Post Acute Center
525 Auto Center Drive
Watsonville, CA 95076
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0925
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to provide an effective pest control
program to ensure a pest free environment when the facility had flying black bugs in the kitchen.
Residents Affected - Many
This failure had the potential to cross-contaminate food and utensils leading to illness for 90 residents who
received food from the kitchen.
Findings
During observation on 12/6/2021 at 9:39 a.m., a small black fly was observed on the underside of the bug
extermination machine, which was mounted above the clean, ready for use, knives.
During an observation and concurrent interview on 12/6/2021 at 9:45 a.m., with the Dietary Services
Supervisor (DSS), she showed a reach-in refrigerator holding dairy products had a significant amount of
thick residue at the base of the front, near the floor. The thick residue was orange, brown, and black in
color. It was sticky and moist and was removable with a paper towel. The DSS stated it was rust because
the refrigerator was leaky.
During observation on 12/7/2021 at 10:08 a.m., five small flies were observed on water pitchers.
During observation on 12/7/2021 at 10:09 a.m., three small flies were observed on the wall above the
dishwashing machine. They also landed on dirty dishes with half eaten food returned from the resident
lunch meal.
During observation and concurrent interview with the Dietary Services Supervisor (DSS), on 12/7/2021 at
10:04 a.m., she confirmed the observation of black flies in the kitchen and stated they are a concern.
During observation and concurrent interview with the Dietary Services Supervisor (DSS) on 12/10/2021 at
9:54 a.m., she confirmed the observation of black, orange, and brown build up around the dairy refrigerator.
The DSS stated the dairy refrigerator has leaked .on and off since October 2021 and once or twice a week
staff would clean up around the dairy refrigerator.
During a telephone interview with a local exterminator the facility used for pest and rodent management, on
12/9/2021 at 9:23 a.m., the Pest Technician (PT 1) stated he was at the facility on 12/1/2021 for a routine
service when he was notified of flies in the kitchen. He thought the flies were likely phorid flies and stated
he saw about 10 flies on 12/7/2021 when he treated the kitchen for flies. He stated he thought the flies were
breeding under the dairy refrigerator and stated the dairy refrigerator sits directly on the floor, it was damp
under it, and .had a lot of gook under it. PT 1 stated under the refrigerator there was a mixture of what he
thought was rust and food particles and that decomposing wet organic matter is the perfect breeding area
for the flies in the kitchen.
Review of the facility's policy, Pest Control, revised May 2008, indicated the facility shall maintain an
effective pest control program and be kept free of insects.
Review of the facility's policy, Sanitization, dated October 2008, indicated surfaces not in contact with food
should be cleaned regularly on a schedule to prevent the accumulation of grime.
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No. 0938-0391
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
055959
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/13/2021
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Watsonville Post Acute Center
525 Auto Center Drive
Watsonville, CA 95076
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0925
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Many
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During record review of the facility's policy, Sanitization, revised October 2008, indicated all areas of the
kitchen should be kept clean.
According to the 2017 Federal Food Code, equipment that is not easily movable shall have access for
cleaning along sides, behind, and under equipment. Floor mounted equipment is to be sealed to the floor or
elevated on legs that to allow for cleaning.
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