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Inspection visit

Inspection

COTTONWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTERCMS #0560982 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 2 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0761 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure medications were stored securely for a census of 86, when a medication cart was left unlocked and unattended. This failure had the potential for medication to be misused and drugs to be diverted. Findings: During a concurrent observation and interview on 7/11/23 at 2:14 p.m., a medication cart by nursing station 4 was unlocked and left unattended. The Licensed Nurse 2 (LN 2) was sitting by the computer in the nursing station. There were residents and other staff members in the hallway. LN 2 confirmed the medication cart should have been locked. During an interview on 7/11/23 at 3:15 p.m., the RN Supervisor and the Clinical Resources consultant confirmed the medication cart should have been locked when not in view or when staff were not nearby. A review of the facility's policy titled, Storage of Medications, dated 4/07, stipulated, The facility shall store all drugs and biological in a safe, secure, and orderly manner. 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: 056098 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 056098 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 07/12/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Cottonwood Healthcare Center 625 Cottonwood Street Woodland, CA 95695 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 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 provide infection prevention practices to prevent the development and transmission of diseases and infection when staff members did not use hand hygiene before putting on gloves when providing direct resident cares. Residents Affected - Few This failure had the potential to spread germs and make the residents ill in the facility for one out of three sampled residents. Findings: During an observation on 7/11/23 at 2:02 p.m., Certified Nursing Assistant 2 (CNA 2) walked into Resident 2's room to provide assistance. CNA 2 put on gloves and assisted Resident 2 from her bed into her wheelchair with CNA 1. There was no hand hygiene performed by CNA 2 before putting on gloves. During an interview on 7/11/23 at 2:04 p.m., CNA 2 confirmed she should have used hand sanitizer or washed her hands before putting on gloves to assist the resident. During an interview on 7/11/23 at 3:15 p.m., the RN Supervisor and the Clinical Resources consultant confirmed staff are to hand sanitizer or wash their hands prior to putting on gloves. A review of the facility's policy titled, Hand Washing/ Hand Hygiene, dated 6/21, stipulated, Use an alcohol-based hand rub containing at least 62% alcohol; or, alternatively, soap (antimicrobial or non-antimicrobial) and water for .Before and after direct contact with residents . FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 056098 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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Citations

2 citations 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.

  • 0761GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F761 - Labeling of Drugs and Biologicals

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

  • 0880GeneralS&S Dpotential 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 July 12, 2023 survey of COTTONWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of COTTONWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER on July 12, 2023. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at COTTONWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER on July 12, 2023?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional princip..."

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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