F 0698
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
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 scheduled hemodialysis (a treatment using a
machine and special filter to clean the blood of a kidney failure person) treatments were received, for one of
three residents reviewed (Resident 4), when transportation to the dialysis center was not arranged.
Residents Affected - Few
This failure resulted in Resident 4 to missed dialysis treatments while at the facility. In addition, this failure
had the potential for Resident 4 to increased risk of medical complications including fluid overload (excess
fluid in the blood), edema (swelling), shortness of breath, and high blood pressure.
Findings:
On March 27, 2025, at 9 a.m., an unannounced visit was made to the facility for the investigation of a
complaint regarding quality of care and treatment.
On March 27, 2025, Resident 4's record was reviewed. Resident 4 was admitted to the facility on [DATE],
with diagnoses which included end stage renal disease (a severe condition where the kidneys have
permanently lost most of their ability to function).
A review of Resident 4's Order Summary, included a physician's order, dated February 14, 2025, which
indicated, .Dialysis: Location: (Name of Center) Sun City [NAME] Dialysis .Days: Monday, Wednesday
.Friday Time:1:15pm-5:15pm Transport via (Name of Company) Transportation .
A review of Resident 4's Nurses Progress Note, dated February 14, 2025, indicated, .(Name of Company)
did not come to pick up resident. (Name of Company) transport contacted and spoke with (name) who
stated transportation was never finalized .
A review of Resident 4's physicians order, dated February 14, 2025, indicated, .MAY SEND OUT TO THE
ER DUE TO MISSED DIALYSIS .
A review of Resident 4's Nurses Progress Note, dated February 15, 2025, indicated, .RESIDENT IS
STATING HE DID NOT GET DIALYSIS YESTERDAY WHEN HE WENT TO THE HOSPITAL .
In addition, Resident 4's Nurses Progress Note, dated March 9, 2025, indicated, .Wife of the patient called
.stated that her husband already missed 4 days of hemodialysis due to transportation problem. Last HD
(hemodialysis) is 3/5/2025 .Dr. (Name) was notified, gave new order to send the patient to ER (emergency
room) for Hemodialysis .
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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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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
056095
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/01/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Devonshire Care Center
1350 East Devonshire Avenue
Hemet, CA 92544
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 0698
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
A review of Resident 4's Minimum Data Set (MDS - a tool for assessment), dated March 18, 2025,
indicated Resident 4 had a BIMS (Brief Interview for Mental Status - a tool used to assess cognition) score
of 14 (cognitively intact).
On March 27, 2025, at 10:50 a.m., during an interview with transport staff (TS), he stated the transport
company did not receive authorization to transport Resident 4 to the dialysis center after he was admitted
to the facility from the general acute hospital on February 13, 2025. The TS stated they did not transport
Resident 4 to the dialysis center on February 14, 2025.
On March 27, 2025, at 11:56 a.m., during a concurrent interview and record review with the Registered
Nurse (RN). The RN stated Resident 4 did not receive his dialysis treatment on February 14, 2025, and
March 7, 2025, due to transportation was not arranged. The RN stated the transportation should have been
followed up and arranged prior to dialysis to avoid missed dialysis treatments. The RN further stated, if a
resident would not receive dialysis, Resident 4 could have complications such as shortness of breath and
edema that could lead to hospitalization.
On March 27, 2025, at 2:15 p.m., during an interview with the Case Manager (CM), the CM stated she was
responsible to follow up and arrange transportation for dialysis residents. The CM stated, I should have
followed up and verified the transportation, of Resident 4 to avoid missed treatment. The CM further stated
if dialysis resident would miss dialysis treatments, it could lead to complications such as fluid overload and
breathing problems.
On April 1, 2025, at 10:25 a.m., during an interview with the Director of Nursing (DON), the DON stated she
expected for all licensed nurses to follow the facility ' s policy and procedure of dialysis care. The DON
stated the transportation should have been followed up or arranged upon admission and should have been
communicated to avoid miss treatment. The DON further stated if the resident would not receive a dialysis
treatment, resident would increase the risks for medical condition such as fluid overload, respiratory
problems and high blood pressure.
A review of facility's policy and procedure titled, Dialysis Care, dated August 25, 2021, indicated, .To
provide dialysis care for residents in renal failure and those residents who require ongoing dialysis
treatments .The facility will arrange for dialysis care as ordered by the Attending Physician .The facility will
arrange transportation to and from the dialysis provider .
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