F 0880
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on observations, interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure the provision of a
sanitary environment that would prevent the development and transmission of infections for one out of four
residents (Resident 2) when:1. Resident 2's foley catheter (FC, a hollow tube inserted into the bladder to
drain or collect urine also known as a urinary catheter) bag (a drainage bag connected to the FC) was
touching the floor.2. Staff did not wear a gown, in accordance with enhanced barrier precautions (EBP, an
infection control intervention, that involves the use of gowns and gloves during high-contact care activities
to reduce the transmission of Multidrug-Resistant Organisms [MDRO, microorganisms (germs), that are
resistant to one or more antibiotics]) while handling Resident 2's FC.These failures had the potential to
cause and spread infections among residents and staff. Findings:1. During a concurrent observation and
interview on 7/15/25 at 1:44 p.m. Unlicensed Staff A verified Resident 2's FC drainage bag was touching
the floor. Unlicensed Staff A stated the FC drainage bag should not be touching the floor, for infection
control purposes, as Resident 2 could get sick with an infection.During an interview on 7/15/25 at 1:58 p.m.,
Licensed Nurse (LN) B stated FC drainage bags should not touch the floor because the floor was dirty. LN
B further explained, bacteria (germs) could contaminate the FC drainage bag and Resident 2 could end up
with an infection.During an interview on 7/15/25 at 2:30 p.m., the Director of Nursing (DON) stated the FC
drainage bag should not touch the floor, for infection control, as it increases the risk of a resident acquiring
an infection.A review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Catheter Care, Urinary, revised
8/2022, the P&P indicated, . be sure the catheter tubing and drainage bag are kept off the floor.2. During a
concurrent observation and interview on 7/15/25 at 1:53 p.m., outside Resident 2's door a poster indicated
Resident 2 was on EBP. Unlicensed Staff A was observed handling Resident 2's FC drainage bag while not
wearing a gown. Unlicensed Staff A verified Resident 2 was on EBP and that she had not followed the EBP
when she had not worn a gown when she handled Resident 2's FC drainage bag. Unlicensed Staff A
acknowledged EBP was expected to be followed to prevent spreading infections to other residents.During
an interview on 7/15/25 at 1:58 p.m., LN B stated residents who had a FC were placed on EBP, and all staff
were expected to follow the EBP when caring for these residents. LN B stated anytime a staff touched a
residents' FC, staff must wear gloves and a gown to prevent cross contamination (transfer of germs from
one place to another with harmful effect) and infection. During a concurrent interview and record review on
7/15/25 at 2:45 p.m., with the DON, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC, the national public health
agency of the United States) EBP poster was reviewed, the DON verified Resident 2 had a foley catheter
and was on EBP. The DON verified the facility followed the CDC's EBP guidelines which indicated when
staff handled a resident's FC, they should wear gloves and gown. The DON stated it was important to follow
EBP to prevent or reduce the spread of infections.A review of the CDC document titled Enhanced Barrier
Precaution, undated, indicated, . everyone must: clean their hands, including before entering and when
leaving the room. Providers and staff must also: wear gloves and
Residents Affected - Few
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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
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
056120
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/15/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
North Bay Post Acute
300 Douglas Street
Petaluma, CA 94952
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 0880
gowns for the following high contact resident care activities.device care or use:.urinary catheter.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Event ID:
Facility ID:
056120
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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
056120
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/15/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
North Bay Post Acute
300 Douglas Street
Petaluma, CA 94952
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(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0919
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on observation, interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure a call light (a
communication tool used in healthcare settings to allow patients/residents to request assistance from staff)
was provided to one out of three sampled residents (Resident 2) when the call light was not within Resident
2's reach.This failure could result in late provision of care, unmet needs and increases the risk of
accidents.Findings:During a concurrent observation and interview on 7/15/25 at 1:38 p.m., Resident 2's call
light was tangled with a red string by the wall and near the foot of his bed. Resident 2 stated when he
needed help he would use his call light but added, it was not where he could reach as it was too far
[away].During a concurrent observation and interview on 7/15/25 at 1:44 p.m., in Resident 2's room,
Unlicensed Staff A verified Resident 2's call light was tangled with red string by the wall, near the foot of his
bed, and was not within Resident 2's reach. Unlicensed Staff A stated Resident 2's call light should be
within his reach so he could ask for assistance when he needed it. Unlicensed Staff A verified Resident 2's
call light had a clip to ensure it could be clipped on his clothes or pillowcase to ensure the call light was
within his reach. During an interview on 7/15/25 at 1:58 p.m. Licensed Nurse (LN) B stated residents' call
light should be clipped to their clothing and be within residents' reach at all times. LN B stated residents
used the call light to alert staff when they need assistance. LN B stated if a resident could not reach his call
light easily, then it was a safety issue, as it could lead to unmet needs, and accidents. During an interview
on 7/15/25 at 2:30 p.m., the Director of Nursing (DON) stated residents' call light should be within residents'
reach at all times. The DON verified it was the facility's policy to place the call light within reach of the
resident. A review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P), titled Call light, revised 6/26/2024, the P&P
indicated, .place the call light within reach of the resident .
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Event ID:
Facility ID:
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