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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to
prevent accidents.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the resident, who had a history of
banging her head on the wall, did not banged her head on the wall and sustained an injury for one of three
sampled resident (Resident 1). The facility failed to:
1. Ensure a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 1, who was assigned to provide Resident 1 with 1:1 (a
constant observation provided by a care giver/sitter) supervision for safety, prevented Resident 1 from
walking towards the wall and start banging her head on the wall.
2. Ensure CNA 1 was informed and had knowledge of Resident 1's behavior of banging her head on the
wall.
3. Ensure the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Resident Safety, dated 4/15/25, which indicated,
the purpose is to provide a safe and hazard free environment was followed.
These failures resulted in Resident 1 banging her head on the wall and falling on the floor sustaining
laceration (a deep cut or tear in the skin) on the left forehead (the left [NAME] of the front head) requiring
six sutures (a stitch or row of stitches holding together the edges of a wound or surgical incision [surgical
cut]). On 3/26/25 at 2:47 p.m. Resident 1 was transferred to the General Acute Care Hospital (GACH) for
evaluation and treatment.
Findings:
During a review of Resident 1's admission Record, the admission Record indicated Resident 1 was
originally admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses including paranoid
schizophrenia (is a type of schizophrenia [mental illness that is characterized by disturbance in thoughts]
characterized by prominent delusions {these are fixed, false beliefs that are not based on reality},
hallucinations, (sensory experiences that are not real, such as hearing voices or seeing things that aren't
there), anxiety disorders (excessive worry, fear, and other physical and behavioral symptoms that interfere
with daily life), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD a chronic lung disease causing difficulty
breathing).
During a review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set (MDS-resident assessment tool) dated 2/15/2025, the
MDS indicated Resident had severe impairment in cognitive skills (ability to think, understand, learn, and
remember) for daily decision-making. The MDS indicated Resident 1 required moderate assistance (helper
does less than half the effort, helper lifts, holds, or supports trunk or limbs) from staff for activities of daily
living (ADL- routine tasks/activities such as bathing, dressing and
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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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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
056042
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/04/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Bay Vista Healthcare & Wellness Centre, LP
5901 Downey Ave
Long Beach, CA 90805
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toileting) and with transfers between surfaces.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
During a review of Resident 1's Physician's Order Summary dated, 3/11/25, the Physician Order Summary
indicated a physician's order on dated 3/11/25 for Resident 1 to have a care companion in the room and
line of sight in the hallway/outside of room for safety.
Residents Affected - Few
During a review of Resident 1's care plan titled, Resident 1 bangs head on the wall initiated on 03/12/25
and revised on 03/27/25, the care plan indicated the goal for Resident 1 was to minimize injury related to
hitting head on the wall. The care plan interventions included Resident 1 to wear helmet (used to protect
resident from head injuries), as necessary when banging head on the wall for safety, install pads on walls,
and continue to monitor Resident 1's behavior (banging head on the walls) causing harm to self.
During review of Resident 1's care plan titled, Resident 1 is non-complaint with wearing a helmet initiated
on 03/13/2025, the care plan indicated the goal for Resident 1 was to minimize injury related to hitting the
head. The care plan interventions included to have a care companion in the room and line of sight for
safety.
During a review of Resident 1's Transfer Form dated 3/26/2025, the Transfer Form indicated Resident 1 was
transferred to the GACH for evaluation and treatment related to a fall on 3/26 at 2:47 pm.
During a review of Resident 1's GACH's Trauma Flow Sheet dated 3/26/25, the GACH's Trauma Flow Sheet
indicated Resident 1 was brought to the ER from the facility with four-centimeter (cm-unit of measurement)
long laceration to the left forehead. The GACH's Trauma Flow Sheet indicted Resident 1 received six
sutures (a stitch or row of stitches holding together the edges of a wound) to the left forehead.
During a review of Resident 1's Nursing Progress Notes dated 03/26/25 and timed at 8:16 pm, Resident 1
return to facility from the GACH's emergency room (ER) with sutures on the left forehead open to air with
lump (a swelling or bump on or under the skin) in the middle of forehead. The Nursing Progress Notes
indicated to continue with 1:1 supervision at bed side for safety.
During a review of Resident 1's Interdisciplinary Team ([IDT] team members from different departments
working together with a common purpose to set goals and make decisions that ensure residents receive
the best care) Note dated 03/27/25 and timed at 5:25 pm, the IDT Note indicated Resident 1 had a history
of hitting her head on the wall. The IDT Note indicated interventions included for Resident 1 to wear a
padded helmet to prevent injury, but the resident was non-compliant with wearing a helmet. The IDT Note
indicated due to Resident 1's noncompliance in wearing the padded helmet, Resident 1 to have a care
companion in the room and within line of sight in the hallway for safety. The IDT Note indicated the new
safety measures implemented included to remove Resident 1's side table and television and pad the wall to
prevent further injury.
During record review of Change of Condition Evaluation (COC) dated 3/31/25, the COC indicated Resident
1 had the left forehead laceration, with lump/hematoma (a solid swelling of clotted blood within the tissues)
on the center of Resident 1's forehead. The COC indicated Resident 1 remains on continued frequent
monitoring, and 1:1 supervision with a sitter (a caregiver who provides constant observation and is often
used for residents at risk of falls or injury).
During a concurrent observation and interview on 04/03/25 at 3:06 pm with Resident 1, in Resident's
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Bay Vista Healthcare & Wellness Centre, LP
5901 Downey Ave
Long Beach, CA 90805
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0689
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
1 room, Resident 1 was observed sitting in bed with 1:1 sitter (CNA 2) who was sitting in a chair by the
resident's bed side. During the observation it was noted that the wall in front and all at the sides of Resident
1's bed was padded. Resident 1 was observed to have six sutures on her left forehead with no dressing
over it. Resident 1 was observed to have a purple discoloration around the left eye with swelling. CNA 2
stated her responsibilities as 1:1 sitter included to keep close supervision on Resident 1 for safety and
prevent Resident 1 from falling or banging her head on the walls. CNA 2 stated she was not working on the
day Resident 1 bang her head on the wall and fell on the floor (3/26/25). CNA 2 stated to prevent Resident
1 from banging her head on the wall, she will sit closer to Resident 1 and will get up anytime Resident 1
gets out of bed or chair to provide safety.
During a phone interview on 4/03/25 at 3:47 pm CNA 1 stated she was the 1:1 sitter for Resident 1 on
3/26/25 from 7 am to 3 pm shift. CNA 1 stated she was sitting beside Resident 1 when Resident 1 suddenly
got up and walked towards the wall near the room door. CNA 1 stated Resident 1 started to hit and bang
her head on the wall. CNA 1 stated she could not catch Resident 1 in time because Resident 1 got up too
quickly. CNA 1 stated she was able to grab Resident 1 partway down as she was falling to the floor. CNA 1
stated she yelled for help because Resident 1 was bleeding from the front of her head. CNA 1 stated she
felt bad over Resident 1's injury as it could have been prevented. CNA 1 stated that she was not informed
about Resident 1 banging her head against the walls until after the incident on 3/26/25. CNA 1 stated she
was told that the reason why Resident 1 required 1:1 sitter was because the resident was losing her
balance and wandering (moving from place to place without a fixed plan) in the hallway. CNA 1 stated that if
she had been aware of Resident 1's behavior of banging her head against the walls, she could have been
more vigilant and sat closer to Resident 1 to help prevent injuries and falls.
During a phone interview on 03/3/25 at 4:01 pm Licensed Vocational Nurse l (LVN 1) stated she was the
charge nurse on 3/26/25. LVN 1 stated she was passing medication when she heard CNA 1 yelling for help.
LVN 1 stated when she entered Resident 1's room, Resident 1 was sitting on the floor and blood was
coming out of Resident 1's forehead. LVN 1 stated Resident 1 was sent to the GACH via 911 due to
laceration on the forehead.
During a phone interview on 3/4/25 at 4:13 pm Resident 1's Family member (FM 1) stated Resident 1's
injury could have been prevented if the facility staff (CNA 1), who was watching Resident 1, paid a close
attention to Resident 1. FM 1 stated she was surprised when she saw Resident 1' s face with bruises and
laceration on her left forehead.
During an interview on 4/4/25 at 4:03 pm the Director of Nursing, (DON) stated Resident 1 has a history of
wandering and throwing herself on the floor. The DON stated the incident happened so fast, in spite CNA 1
sitting close to Resident 1, as Resident 1's behavior was unpredictable.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 04/04/25 at 4:26 pm with the Administrator (ADM) and
the DON, in Resident 1's room, the ADM demonstrated on how the incident happened on 3/26/25 based on
CNA 1's interview. The ADM demonstrated that CNA 1 was seated at the foot of Resident 1's bed facing the
resident, who was sitting on the side of the bed. Resident 1 quickly crossed in front of CNA 1 and bang her
head against the wall near the cabinet, which was located at the foot of the bed. During the observation, the
distance from where Resident 1 was seated on the side of the bed to the wall near the cabinet where
Resident 1 bangs her head was approximately eleven steps. The DON stated the incident could have been
prevented if CNA 1 was fast enough to stop Resident 1.
During a review of the facility's P&P titled, Resident Safety, dated 4/15/25, the P&P indicated the
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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
056042
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/04/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Bay Vista Healthcare & Wellness Centre, LP
5901 Downey Ave
Long Beach, CA 90805
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 0689
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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purpose of this policy is to provide a safe and hazard free environment. Residents will be evaluated on
admission, quarterly and whenever there is a change in condition to identify circumstances that pose a risk
for the safety and wellbeing of the resident.
During a review of the facility's P&P titled, Sitters dated 1/25/24, the P&P indicated, to assist residents who
need additional observation and/or companionship in obtaining sitters or companion care.
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