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Inspection visit

Health inspection

WOODS HEALTH SERVICESCMS #0560831 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to investigate and monitor for signs and symptoms of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV - is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms that affects infants and older adults who are more likely to develop severe RSV and need hospitalization) among healthcare personnel/healthcare workers after these healthcare workers exposed to two of two sampled residents (Residents 1 and 2) who tested positive for RSV. Residents Affected - Some These deficient practices had the potential to spread RSV to other residents and staff. Findings: a. During a review of Resident 1's admission Record (AR), the AR indicated the facility admitted the resident on 6/12/2023, with diagnoses that included hypertensive heart disease (a condition that develops when prolonged high blood pressure damages the heart muscle), chronic kidney disease (a condition where the kidneys gradually lose their ability to filter waste products and excess fluid from the blood. This can lead to a buildup of harmful substances in the body and various health problems). During a review of Resident 1's Laboratory Results Report, dated 1/24/2025, the report indicated Resident 1 was tested for RSV and other respiratory pathogens on 1/22/2025 and confirmed positive for RSV on 1/24/2025. b. During a review of Resident 2's AR, the AR indicated the facility admitted the resident on 1/9/2025, with diagnoses that included dependence on supplemental oxygen, muscle weakness. During a review of Resident 2's Laboratory Results Report, dated 1/28/2025, the report indicated Resident 2 was tested for RSV on 1/27/2025 and conformed positive on 1/28/2025. During an interview on 1/31/2025 at 2:01 PM, the Infection Prevention Nurse (IPN) stated Resident 1 and Resident 2 were diagnosed with RSV. During an interview on 1/31/2025 at 2:27 PM, the IPN stated Resident 1 would leave the room and stay by the nurse's station and continued to go to the nurse's station. The IPN stated Resident 1 was tested for RSV because Resident 1 was exhibiting cough symptoms. The IPN stated Resident 1 and Resident 2 were placed on isolation when both residents were tested positive for RSV. During an interview on 1/31/2025 at 2:29 PM, the IPN stated Resident 2 would not go to communal dining and activities but Resident 2 would go for rehabilitation. The IPN stated the IPN did not have a (continued on next page) 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. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE TITLE (X6) DATE FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Facility ID: If continuation sheet Page 1 of 2 Event ID: 056083 Printed: 05/15/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION 056083 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 01/31/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Woods Health Services 2600 A Street LA Verne, CA 91750 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 0880 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some list of staff who had close contact to Residents 1 and 2. The IPN stated the IPN did not have the list of residents who were close contact to Resident 1 and Resident 2 but Resident 1's roommate was placed in a separate room with no roommates. The IPN stated all residents would be checked for signs and symptoms of respiratory illness using the Infection Monitoring Form. During an interview on 1/31/2025 at 5:04 PM, the Director of Nursing (DON) stated the Influenza and Respiratory Outbreak Line List only included the two residents. The DON stated there was no tracking of residents or staff who had close contact to Resident 1 and Resident 2. All residents were monitored for signs and symptoms of respiratory illness using the Infection Monitoring. During an interview on 1/31/2025 at 5:10 PM, the IPN stated the IPN did not know if the two staff who called off had close contact to Resident 1 and Resident 2. The IPN stated the two staff who called off stated they were not feeling well as one of the reasons for the call off. The IPN stated the IPN did not know if not feeling well would mean if the two staff were having signs and symptoms of a respiratory illness. The IPN stated the facility would follow Center for Disease Control (CDC), state and local public health guidelines on infection control. During a review of two call off forms for Certified Nursing Assistant 1 (CNA 1) and CNA 2, dated 1/31/2025, the form indicated CNA 1 and CNA 2 reported not feeling well During an interview on 1/31/2025 at 5:20 PM, the Administrator stated, We need to know who had close contacts (staff and residents) to Resident 1 and Resident 2 and monitor the close contact staff and residents for signs and symptoms of respiratory illness. During a review of the facility's Policy and Procedure (P&P) titled, Surveillance for Infections, Policies and Practices - Infection Control, the P&P did not have procedures for tracking close contacts/potential exposures. During a review of the CDC's Viral Respiratory Pathogens toolkit for Nursing Homes, dated 1/8/2025, the toolkit helps nursing home infection preventionists and leadership prepare for and respond to nursing home residents or healthcare personnel who develop signs and symptoms of a respiratory viral infection. The toolkit indicated to investigate respiratory virus spread among residents and healthcare personnel. The toolkit indicated to perform active surveillance to identify any additional ill residents or healthcare personnel using symptom screening and evaluating potential exposures. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 056083 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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Citations

1 citation recorded*CMS

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0880GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F880 - Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the January 31, 2025 survey of WOODS HEALTH SERVICES?

This was a inspection survey of WOODS HEALTH SERVICES on January 31, 2025. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at WOODS HEALTH SERVICES on January 31, 2025?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."

What type of survey was this?

This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.

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