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Inspection visit

Health inspection

MILLBRAE CARE CENTERCMS #0561221 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 0726 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that a Registered Nurse (RN) completed the assessments to seven of nine sampled residents (Resident 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7) when the residents had a change in condition. The facility deficient practice has the potential harm on the resident safety and well-being. Findings: A review of the facility fall incidents on 8/5/24, indicated Residents 1,2,3,4,5,6, and 7 had fall incidents. During an interview on 8/5/24 at 1:02 PM, the Director of Nursing (DON) reviewed the post fall assessments and stated, the assessments for Residents 1,2,3,4,5,6, and 7 were completed by Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) 1,2,3,4, and 5. During an interview on 8/6/24, at 4:30 PM, the Administrator stated, If an LVN is assigned to the resident, the LVN performs the post fall assessment and evaluate the resident for injury. The Registered Nurse is not necessarily present. During a review of the job description for LVN dated 5/2017, indicated, .Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, implement and established plan of care for each assigned group of residents. Responsibilities includes total care for chronically ill and technologically dependent residents, administrations of medications, performance of treatments, provision of resident/family education as directed, and maintenance of record of the care provided. Under the direct supervision of an RN, assist with planning, coordination, and provision of individualized resident care in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the facility . .The licensed vocational nurse performs services requiring technical and manual skills which include the following: (a) Uses and practices basic assessment (data collection), participates in planning, executes interventions in accordance with the care plan or treatment plan, and contributes to evaluation of individualized interventions related to the care plan or treatment plan. (b) Provides direct patient/client care by which the licensee: (1) Performs basic nursing services as defined in subdivision (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: 056122 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 056122 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/05/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Millbrae Care Center 33 Mateo Avenue Millbrae, CA 94030 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 0726 (2) Administers medications; Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm (3) Applies communication skills for the purpose of patient/client care and education; and Residents Affected - Some (4) Contributes to the development and implementation of a teaching plan related to self-care for the patient/client . § 2518.5. Scope of Vocational Nursing Practice. Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Examiners of the State of California. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 056122 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.

  • 0726GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F726 - Nursing Services

    Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the August 5, 2024 survey of MILLBRAE CARE CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of MILLBRAE CARE CENTER on August 5, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at MILLBRAE CARE CENTER on August 5, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes ..."

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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