F 0656
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and
actions that can be measured.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review, the facility failed to develop a comprehensive resident centered care plan (a
formal process that correctly identifies existing needs and recognizes a resident's potential needs or risks
to achieve healthcare outcomes) in accordance with the facility's care plan policy for one of three sampled
residents (Resident 1), by failing to ensure the diabetes mellitus care plan initiated on 7/15/2025 was
appropriate. This deficient practice had the potential to result in delay or lack of delivery of care and
services to Resident 1, which could affect the resident's overall wellbeing. Cross Reference to F684, F726,
F756 Findings: During a review of Resident 1's admission Record, the admission Record indicated the
resident was originally admitted to the facility on [DATE], and readmitted on [DATE], with diagnoses
including type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM-a disorder characterized by difficulty in blood sugar control and poor
wound healing) with hyperglycemia (high blood sugar), encounter for attention to gastrostomy (a surgical
opening fitted with a device to allow feedings to be administered directly to the stomach common for people
with swallowing problems), and dysphagia (difficulty swallowing). During a review of Resident 1's Minimum
Data Set (MDS- a resident assessment tool), dated 7/18/2025, the MDS indicated Resident 1's cognitive
skills (ability to think and reason) for daily decision making was moderately impaired (some difficulty in
situations only). The MDS indicated Resident 1 was dependent (helper does all the effort) with oral hygiene,
toileting hygiene, shower, upper body dressing, lower body dressing and putting on/taking off footwear and
personal hygiene. The MDS indicated Resident 1 had no orders of insulin and was not taking a
hypoglycemic. During a review of Resident 1's care plan titled, The resident has diabetes mellitus, initiated
on 7/15/2025, the care plan goals indicated the following: The resident will be free from signs and
symptoms of hyperglycemia. The resident will be free from signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood
sugar). The resident will have no complications related to diabetes. The care plan's interventions included
the following: Diabetes medications as ordered by doctor. Monitor/document/report as needed for any signs
and symptoms of hyperglycemia. Monitor/document/report as needed for any signs and symptoms of
hypoglycemia. During a concurrent record review and interview on 8/15/2025 AM at 10:45 AM with MDS
nurse 1 (MDSN 1), Resident 1's care plan was reviewed. MDSN 1 stated and verified she initiated Resident
1's care plan on 7/15/2025. MDSN 1 stated Resident 1 did not have a diabetes medication order or blood
sugar monitoring on 7/15/2025. During a concurrent record review and interview on 8/15/2025 at 11:25 AM
with Registered Nurse 1 (RN 1), Resident 1's care plan was reviewed. RN 1 stated Resident 1's care plan
was inaccurate because Resident 1 did not have an order for diabetes medication and Accu-Chek (used by
people with diabetes to manage their blood sugar levels) to monitor Resident 1's blood sugar on 7/15/2025.
RN 1 stated the wrong care plan interventions might lead to confusion of care to Resident 1. During a
concurrent record review and interview on 8/15/2025 at 12:26 PM with MDSN 2, Resident 1's care plan
was reviewed. MDSN 2 stated the facility
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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
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had 21 days to complete a care plan for a resident who was newly admitted to the facility. MDSN 2 stated
the care plan was developed by the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT, a group of healthcare professionals who
work together to provide comprehensive and coordinated care for residents)?and was being discussed
during IDT meetings or care conferences for the residents. MDSN 2 verified Resident 1's care plans were
initiated on 7/15/2025, prior to having a care conference with the IDT members. MDSN 2 verified Resident
1's care plan for diabetes mellitus that was initiated on 7/15/2025 was inaccurate and should have been
revised. MDSN 2 stated Resident 1 did not have an order of insulin or any diabetes medication on
7/15/2025. MDSN 2 stated the care plan interventions were not resident specific centered care and that it
was important to reflect the current orders and appropriate interventions on the care plan for the entire
team to know the specific care for Resident 1's diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. During a review of facility's
policies and procedures (P&P) titled, Comprehensive Care Plans, revised on 12/9/2024, the P&P indicated
to develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan for each resident, consistent with
resident rights, that includes measurable objectives and timeframes to meet a resident's medical, nursing,
and mental and psychosocial needs that are identified in the resident's comprehensive assessment.
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Heritage Manor
610 North Garfield Avenue
Monterey Park, CA 91754
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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** Based on
interview and record review, the facility failed to provide the necessary diabetic care and services for one of
three sampled residents (Resident 1), who had a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM, a disorder
characterized by difficulty in blood sugar control), by failing to coordinate services for diabetic care and
management for Resident 1 that included checking blood sugar with an accu-check machine (checking
blood sugar level with the use of a machine, by pricking the finger and collecting a small blood sample on a
test strip, which would be read by the machine) in accordance with Physician 1's H&P treatment plan. This
deficient practice resulted in Resident 1 experiencing hyperglycemia (a condition where there's too much
glucose in the blood) placing Resident 1 at risk for various serious complications, in ketoacidosis (DKA, a
complication of diabetes in which acids build up in the blood to levels that can be life-threatening),
dehydration (a condition occurs when the body loses more fluids than it takes in, leading to an insufficient
amount of water for normal bodily functions), confusion (a state of reduced awareness and impaired
thinking) and coma (a state of prolonged unconsciousness where a person is alive but unresponsive to
their surroundings). Cross reference to F656, F726, F756.Findings: During a review of Resident 1's GACH
1's Lab (prior to admission to the facility), dated 7/10/2025, the Lab report indicated Resident 1's
hemoglobin A1C (HA1C, a blood test that reflects average blood sugar levels over the past two to three
months) was 7.1, which was higher than the normal range. During a review of Resident 1's GACH 1's
Nursing Narrative Note, dated 7/10/2025, the Note indicated the nurse notified Physician 1 the result of
HA1C and Physician 1 ordered metformin (a medication used to treat Type 2 DM) 500 milligrams (MG, a
unit of measurement) twice a day. During a review of Resident 1's GACH 1's Orders, dated 7/10/2025, the
Orders indicated Physician 1 ordered metformin 500 MG one table orally twice per day before meals on
7/10/2025. During a review of Resident 1's General Acute Care Hospital (GACH) 1's Medication
Tasks-Scheduled (MT), dated 7/11/2025 to 7/14/2025, the MT indicated Resident 1 received metformin 500
MG one table orally twice per day before meals from 7/11/2025 and 7/14/2025. During a review of Resident
1's admission Record (AR), the AR indicated Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with
diagnosis of type 2 diabetes with hyperglycemia. During a review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set (MDS,
a resident assessment tool), dated 7/18/2025, indicated Resident 1 had severely impaired cognitive (ability
to think and reason) skills for daily decision making was moderately impaired memory and cognition (ability
to think and reasonably). During a review of Resident 1's H&P, dated 7/15/2025 indicated Physician 1's plan
was for Accu-check daily, continue DM meds. During a review of Resident 1's care plan titled, The resident
has diabetes mellitus, initiated on 7/15/2025, the care plan goals indicated the following: The resident will
be free from signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia. The resident will be free from signs and symptoms of
hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). The resident will have no complications related to diabetes. The care
plan's interventions included the following: Diabetes medications as ordered by doctor.
Monitor/document/report as needed for any signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia.
Monitor/document/report as needed for any signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia. During a review of
Resident 1's Medication Administration Record (MAR), from July 2025-August 2025, indicated Resident 1
did not get daily accu-check and did not receive any diabetes medication from 7/14/2025 to 8/8/2025.
During a review of Resident's SBAR, dated 7/22/2025 at 2:52 PM, the SBAR indicated Resident 1 had
weight loss of six pounds per week related to edema decreased and the physician recommended Complete
Blood Count (CBC, a common blood test that analyzes the three main types of blood cells), Comprehensive
Metabolic Panel (CMP, a blood test that measures 14 different substances in the blood that includes blood
sugar level),
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Heritage Manor
610 North Garfield Avenue
Monterey Park, CA 91754
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F 0684
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
lipid panel ( a blood test that measures different types of fats in the blood), and thyroid-stimulating hormone
(TSH, a blood test to check thyroid [a gland that regulating energy, growth and organ function] function)
During a review of Resident 1's laboratory CMP result dated collection date dated 7/23/2025 indicated
Resident 1's blood sugar level was 289 milligram per deciliter (MG/DL, a unit of measurement) which was
high according to reference range (70-110 MG/DL). During a review of Resident 1's Situation, Background,
Appearance, Review and Notify Communication Form (SBAR, a form to communicate about a resident's
change of condition), dated 8/9/2025 at 9:50 AM, the SBAR indicated Resident 1 complained about
weakness and not feeling well. The SBAR indicated the resident's blood sugar was at 557 milligram per
deciliter (MG/DL, a unit of measurement). The SBAR indicated the physician ordered regular insulin with
sliding scale and metformin. During a review of Resident 1's MAR, dated 8/9/2025 at 11:30 AM, Resident
1's blood sugar level was 358 mg/dl and Insulin Regular (a medicine that helps the body use or store the
blood sugar) was administered to Resident 1 per sliding scale. During a review of Resident 1's Order
Summary Report, dated 8/11/2025, the report indicated the physician ordered for the resident to receive
Regular insulin injection subcutaneously as per sliding scale, starting on 8/9/2025 and Lantus (a brand
name for insulin) 10 unit injection subcutaneously in the morning for DM, starting on 8/11/2025. During an
interview with RN 3 on 8/13/2025 at 2:25 PM, RN 3 stated she texted a picture and faxed Resident 1's
laboratory results to Physician 1 on 7/23/2025, but did not inform Physician 1 that Resident 1 was not on a
routine (daily) accu-check and was not on any diabetes medications or management for the blood sugar
levels. During an interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 8/13/2025 at 4:15 PM, the DON stated
Resident 1's H&P indicated Physician 1's plan was to perform Accu-check daily, continue DM meds. The
DON stated there was no order of daily accu-check and diabetes medications for Resident 1 from
7/14/2025 to 8/9/2025, and the MRD did not inform the nursing staff that the H&P was available for review
when she put it in the resident's paper chart. The DON further stated the nurses did not review the H&P
and did not know the physician's treatment plan for the resident which was to perform daily accu-check
monitoring and for the resident to receive diabetic medications. The DON stated the MRD should have
informed the nurses the H&P was available, so the nurse could review it timely. The DON stated if the
nurses reviewed the H&P timely, then, the nurse should have clarified with the physician to get the orders
for accu-check and diabetes medications to prevent the resident from experiencing hyperglycemia. During a
concurrent interview and record review on 8/14/2025 at 1:08 PM with MDSN 1, Resident 1's H&P, dated
7/15/2025, was reviewed. MDSN 1 stated Resident 1's H&P was not reviewed during the IDT meeting on
7/24/2025. MDSN 1 stated they should have reviewed and discuss the H&P during IDT, so they would
notice the orders for accu-check daily and diabetes medication were missing and notified the physician for
clarification. During an interview on 8/14/2025 at 4:05 PM with Physician 1, Physician 1 stated he was
informed and made aware by nursing staff of Resident 1's blood sugar level at 289 mg/dl, on 7/23/2025, but
the nurse did not inform him that the resident was not on any diabetes medications. Physician 1 stated if he
knew Resident 1 was not on any diabetes medications, he would have ordered for the resident to have daily
accu-check and diabetes medications to treat his DM. During an interview on 8/15/2025 at 4:39 PM with the
DON, the DON stated the nurses should review Resident 1's H&P and orders to make sure the physician's
treatment plan and orders were consistent, and the nurse should notify the physician when there was a
discrepancy between the treatment plan and the orders. The DON stated if the nurses reviewed the H&P,
they would have been able to notice the discrepancy and obtain the orders for accu-check and diabetes
medications earlier. During an interview on 8/15/2025 at 4:41 PM with the DON, the DON stated when the
nurse reported Resident 1's abnormal blood sugar level to the
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Heritage Manor
610 North Garfield Avenue
Monterey Park, CA 91754
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Residents Affected - Some
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physician on 7/23/2025, the nurse should check the resident's regular blood sugar level and what diabetes
medications Resident 1 was taking, and provide the pertinent information to the resident's physician to
better manage the resident's blood sugar level, but the nurse did not notify the physician that there was no
daily accu-check and diabetes medications for Resident 1 who had a diagnosis of DM and his blood sugar
was high, as result, there was lack of communication and coordination between nursing staff and physician
notification to ensure appropriate diabetic care and services were provided to the resident. During a review
of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Provision of Quality of Care, revised 12/19/2022, the P&P
indicated the facility will ensure that residents receive treatment and care by qualified persons in
accordance with professional standards of practice, the comprehensive person-centered care plans, and
the residents' choices, Each resident will be provided care and services to attain or maintain his/her highest
practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being, and A comprehensive care plan will be
developed for each resident in accordance with procedures for development of the care plan. During a
review of the facility's P&P titled, Nursing Care of the Resident with Diabetes Mellitus, revised 12/9/2025,
the P&P indicated the facility to help the resident control his/her diabetes with diet, exercise, and insulin (as
ordered), prevent recurrent hyperglycemia/hypoglycemia, recognize, manage, and document the treatment
of complications commonly associated with diabetes. The P&P indicated glucose monitoring as the
management of individuals with DM should follow relevant protocols and guidelines, including physician to
order the frequency of glucose monitoring, monitoring resident's blood sugar with accu-check. The P&P
indicated HA1C should be less than seven in a diabetic individual. The P&P also indicated medication
management of type II diabetes may include oral hypoglycemic agents (medication that can lower the blood
sugar level) with or without insulin. During a review of the facility's P&P titled, Registered Nurse-Job
Description, dated 2023, the P&P indicated the RN participates in the admission of residents as required,
observes for changes in residents ‘status, notifying the physician and resident's family or representative and
documenting accordingly, transcribes physician orders to medical record and carries out orders as written,
collaborates with other members of the interdisciplinary team as needed to ensure residents' needs are
holistically met, initiates, reviews and updates care plans as required.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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Heritage Manor
610 North Garfield Avenue
Monterey Park, CA 91754
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
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Residents Affected - Few
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Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way
that maximizes each resident's well being.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure the Minimum Data Set Nurse (MDSN, a licensed
nurse who specializes in the assessment and documentation of patient health data in long-term care) 1
completed the annual licensed nurse competency for 2023 and 2024. This deficient practice caused an
increased risk for improper resident assessments, inadequate documentation, and could negatively impact
the quality of care to the residents which could lead to hospitalization or death. Cross Referenced to F656,
F684, F756 Findings: During an interview on 8/14/2025 at 10:30 AM, MDSN 1 stated she did not know the
facility's policy and procedure for comprehensive care plans (a detailed, individualized document that
outlines all aspects of a patient's medical, emotional, and daily living needs). During an interview on
8/14/2025 at 12:30 PM, MDSN 2 stated developing residents' comprehensive care plans is one of the tasks
of the MDS nurses. MDSN 2 stated MDS nurses should know the facility's policy for developing
comprehensive care plans, as the facility has up to 21 days upon resident's admission to develop a
comprehensive care plan. MDSN 2 stated this included reviewing all the pertinent records (hospital records,
active orders, Doctor's History and Physical notes). MDSN 2 stated the facility conducted yearly
competency to licensed nurses to ensure staff were updated and provided reminders of the standard of
practice. During an interview on 8/14/2025 at 4:52 PM, the Director of Nursing (DON) stated and verified
that MDSN 1 did not complete the annual licensed nurse competency (a measurable pattern of knowledge,
skills, abilities, behaviors, and other characteristics that an individual need to perform work roles or
occupational functions successfully) and should have completed it for the year 2023 and 2024. During a
concurrent record review and interview on 8/14/2025 at 4:57 PM, the facility's Licensed Nurse Competency
checklist was reviewed. The DON verified that the care plan was one of the skills that was checked off on
the list. The DON stated completing the annual licensed competency was important to ensure the licensed
nurses were up to date with knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform their roles for the residents. The DON
stated it would help the licensed nurses to effectively and safely conduct their tasks for the residents.
During a review of the facility's P&P titled, Training Requirement, revised on 12/19/2022, the P&P indicated
the facility developed, implemented, and maintained an effective training program for all new and existing
staff, consistent with their expected roles. During a review of facility's P&P titled, Competency Evaluation,
revised on 12/19/2022, the P&P indicated annual competency was evaluated at a frequency determined by
the facility assessment, evaluation of the training program, and/or job performance evaluations. During a
review of facility's assessment dated [DATE], the facility assessment indicated in the staff training /
education and competencies section, that Person-centered care was one of the topics in this section and
should include but not be limited to person-centered care planning, education of resident and family
/resident representative about treatments and medications, documentation of resident treatment
references, end-of-life care, and advance care planning.
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610 North Garfield Avenue
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F 0756
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart,
following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review, the facility failed to perform a comprehensive medication regimen review
(MRR, a thorough evaluation of the medication regimen of a resident, with the goal of promoting positive
outcomes and minimizing adverse consequences and potential risks associated with medication) in
accordance with the facility's policies and procedures (P&P) for one of three sampled residents (Resident
1). This deficient practice resulted in Resident 1 not having medication for the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus
(DM-a disorder characterized by difficulty in blood sugar control) since admission on [DATE], which lead to
Resident 1's hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) on 8/9/2025. Cross Referenced to F656, F684, F726
Findings: During a review of Resident 1's admission Record, the admission Record indicated the resident
was originally admitted to the facility on [DATE], and readmitted on [DATE], with diagnoses including type 2
diabetes mellitus (DM-a disorder characterized by difficulty in blood sugar control) with hyperglycemia (high
blood sugar), encounter for attention to gastrostomy (a surgical opening fitted with a device to allow
feedings to be administered directly to the stomach common for people with swallowing problems), and
dysphagia (difficulty swallowing). During a review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set (MDS- a resident
assessment tool), dated 7/18/2025, the MDS indicated Resident 1 had moderately impaired cognitive skills
(problems with the ability to think and reason) for daily decision making. The MDS indicated Resident 1 was
dependent (helper does all the effort) with oral hygiene, toileting hygiene, shower, upper body dressing,
lower body dressing and putting on/taking off footwear and personal hygiene. The MDS indicated Resident
1 had no physician's orders for insulin and was not taking hypoglycemic medication. During a review of
Resident 1's MRR dated 7/1 - 7/28/2025, the MRR indicated a recommendation for Resident 1's
gabapentin (medication to treat epilepsy [a brain disease] and nerve pain) and clarification of the
medication route. There were no other recommendations for July 2025 for Resident 1. During a telephone
interview on 8/14/2025 at 2:46 PM, the Consultant Pharmacist (CP) stated Resident 1's medications were
reviewed in July, and there was no recommendation regarding any diabetes medication (metformin nor
insulin). The CP stated Resident 1's diagnosis of diabetes mellitus was not included in the list of diagnoses
that was reviewed for Resident 1. The CP verified Resident 1 received insulin medication from the previous
admission to the facility and that he did not review Resident 1's hospital records when the MRR was
conducted last month. The CP stated he did not review Resident 1's laboratory results and also stated, I
would only review hospital records, laboratory results, and doctor's notes if there's something that I would
clarify, so it's only sometimes, not all the time. During a follow up telephone interview on 8/14/2025 at 3:48
PM, the CP stated he did not have access to Resident 1's full diagnoses list. The CP stated a
recommendation for Resident 1's diagnosis of DM without medication or treatment would have been
documented in July's MRR report if he knew that Resident 1 had a diagnosis of DM. The CP stated he
would have reviewed Resident 1's laboratory results if he knew that Resident 1 had diagnosis of DM.
During an interview on 8/14/2025 at 4:55 PM, the Director of Nursing (DON) stated the CP did not do a
comprehensive MRR for Resident 1 in July because the CP claimed he did not see the diagnosis of DM.
The DON stated that the CP should have reviewed Resident 1's previous medication orders from the last
admission to the facility and the CP should have reviewed Resident 1's hospital records for the new
admission this July. The DON stated the CP should have reviewed Resident 1's H&P and the medications
of Resident 1, which was also not reviewed by licensed nurses upon Resident 1's admission to the facility
on 7/14/2025. During a review of facility's P&P titled, Medication Regimen Review, dated June 2021, the
P&P
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
055989
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/14/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Heritage Manor
610 North Garfield Avenue
Monterey Park, CA 91754
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 0756
indicated the consultant pharmacist performs a comprehensive MRR at least monthly and the facility
assured the consultant pharmacist had access to residents and the residents' medical records.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
055989
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