F 0609
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper
authorities.
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to implement its policy and procedures (P&P) for
ensuring the reporting of a reasonable suspicion of a crime in accordance with Section 1150B of the Act by
failing to report to the State Survey Agency (SSA) an injury of unknown source within two (2) hours for one
of three sampled residents (Resident 1).
This deficient practice resulted in a delay of an onsite inspection by the SSA to ensure the safety of the
other residents and had the potential to result in unidentified abuse.
Findings:
A review of Resident 1 ' s admission Record indicated the facility originally admitted Resident 1 on
5/13/2021 and readmitted the resident on 4/11/2024 with diagnoses that included cerebral infarction
(damage to tissues in the brain due to a loss of oxygen to the area), dementia (the loss of cognitive
functioning such as thinking, remembering, and reasoning to such an extent that it interferes with a
person's daily life and activities) and depression (a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of
sadness and loss of interest).
A review of Resident 1 ' s Minimum Data Set (MDS - a standardized assessment and care planning tool)
dated 2/3/2024 indicated Resident 1 ' s cognition (ability to think and make decisions) was severely
impaired. The MDS further indicated that Resident 1 needed moderate assistance from staff with eating
and extensive assistance from staff with bed mobility (movement), personal hygiene, lower body dressing,
transfer, and toilet use.
A review of Resident 1 ' s Change in Condition (COC- when there is a sudden change from a resident ' s
health) Evaluation Form dated 4/10/2024, timed at 8:15 a.m., indicated, Resident 1 was observed with left
hand swelling, purplish discoloration (change in a person ' s natural skin tone), and pain if touched.
Resident 1 holds her left hand with her right-hand indicating pain or discomfort. Resident 1 was frowning
and moaning when left hand was touched. Resident 1 was given PRN (as needed) pain medication. Further
review of Resident 1 ' s COC indicated that Resident 1 ' s physician was notified on 4/10/2024 at 8:38 a.m.
and ordered to obtain STAT (immediately) X-radiation (X-ray - a diagnostic test that captures images of the
structures inside the body) of Resident 1 ' s left hand.
A record review of Resident 1 ' s X-ray report of the left hand dated 4/10/2024, indicated that Resident 1
had an acute (severe and sudden onset) fracture (break in bone) of the 4th metacarpal (palm bones).
A review of the facility reporting verification of the initial report to the SSA dated 4/16/2024,
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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.
LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER
REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
TITLE
(X6) DATE
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Event ID:
056092
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
056092
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/30/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Topanga Terrace
22125 Roscoe Blvd
Canoga Park, CA 91304
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 0609
titled Facility Fax Cover Sheet, indicated that the facility faxed it to the SSA on 4/16/2024 at 4:35 p.m.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
During a concurrent interview and record review with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 4/30/2024 at 1:03
p.m., the DON reviewed Resident 1 ' s X-ray report of the left hand dated 4/10/2024. The DON stated that
the facility did not report to the SSA within two (2) hours because the facility determined that Resident 1 ' s
fracture was not a result of abuse or mistreatment and instead was more of a pathological (caused by
disease) fracture. When the DON was asked if Resident 1 was able to explain what happened and if the
source of the injury was observed by a staff or another resident, the DON stated Resident 1 was unable to
describe what happened to her left hand and no one witnessed how Resident 1 sustained the injury.
Residents Affected - Few
A review of the facility ' s P&P titled, Prevention, Reporting and Correction of Inappropriate Conduct
Including Abuse, Neglect and Mistreatment of Residents and Investigations of Injuries of Unknown Origin
revised August 2022 and last reviewed on 1/17/2024, indicated, Facility Reporting any reports made by
residents, employees or visitors, that a resident may have been subject to inappropriate conduct and/or
have an injury of unknown source then the Administrator, DON, and/or mandated reporter must: 1. Call
local law enforcement immediately, but no later than two hours after the allegation is made; and 2. File a
written or electronic report to the Long Term Care Ombudsman (advocates for residents in long-term care
facilities with issues related to day-to-day care, health, safety, and personal preferences), local law
enforcement and District Office (SSA) within two hours .
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Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
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