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Inspection visit

Health inspection

THE MEADOWS POST ACUTECMS #0561371 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 0695 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility staff failed to ensure one of three sampled residents (Resident 1) received two (2) liters (a unit of measurement) of oxygen continuously according to the physician's order. Residents Affected - Few This deficient practice had the potential to result in Resident 1 not receiving sufficient oxygen levels in the body, shortness of breath, difficulty with speaking, confusion, and decreased quality of life. Findings: During a review of Resident 1's admission Record, the admission Record indicated the facility admitted the resident on 4/7/2025 with diagnoses that included cerebral palsy (a group of conditions that affect movement and posture), chronic pulmonary edema (an abnormal buildup of fluid in the lungs), and bronchopneumonia (infection in the upper part of the airway). During a review of Resident 1's History and Physical (H&P- a formal assessment by a healthcare provider that involves a resident interview, physical exam, and documentation of findings) dated 4/10/2025, the H&P indicated Resident 1 had the capacity to understand and make decisions. During a review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set (MDS - a resident assessment tool) dated 4/14/2025, the MDS indicated Resident 1's cognition (the mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and senses) was severely cognitively impaired. Resident 1 required maximum assistance from staff with eating and dependent on staff for activity of daily living (ADL-routine tasks/activities such as bathing, dressing, and toileting a person performs daily to care for themselves). During a review of Resident 1's physician orders dated 4/7/2025, physician orders indicated an order to administer oxygen at two (2) liters per minute via nasal cannula (a medical device used to deliver additional oxygen or increased airflow to a person) continuously. During a review of Resident 1's Care Plan (a document that summarizes a resident's needs, goals, and care/treatment) titled, Oxygen Therapy, dated 4/8/2025, the care plan indicated a goal that Resident 1 will have no signs or symptoms of poor oxygen absorption. Interventions included to explain the importance of keeping oxygen at the prescribed setting .give medications as ordered by physician. During a concurrent observation and interview on 4/29/2025 at 11:00 a.m., with Resident 1 in the activities room, observed Resident 1 sitting in a chair without oxygen in place and no oxygen administration supplies located near Resident 1. Resident 1 stated that he was unsure why he did not have (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: 056137 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 056137 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/30/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE The Meadows Post Acute 14857 Roscoe Boulevard Panorama City, CA 91402 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 0695 his oxygen on. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm During a concurrent observation and interview on 4/29/2025 at 11:10 a.m., with Licensed Vocational Nurse 1 (LVN 1), observed Resident 1 in the activity room. LVN 1 confirmed by stating that Resident 1 did not have oxygen being administered at that time. LVN 1 stated that Resident 1 did have a physician order for oxygen at two (2) liters per minute via nasal cannula. Residents Affected - Few During an interview on 4/30/2025 at 11:00 a.m., with the Director of Nursing (DON), the DON stated that Resident 1 did have a physician order for continuous oxygen at two (2) liters per minute via nasal cannula at the time of the observation (4/29/2025). The DON stated that the correct process for Resident 1 at the time of observation was to have two (2) liters of continuous oxygen being administered via nasal cannula. During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Oxygen Administration, with a review date of 11/6/2024, the P&P indicated, The purpose of this procedure is to provide guidelines for safe oxygen administration. Verify that there is a physician's order for this procedure. Review the physician's orders or facility protocol for oxygen administration. Review the resident's care plan to assess for any special needs of the resident. Assemble the equipment and supplies as needed .Place the appropriate oxygen device on the resident. Adjust the oxygen delivery device so that it is comfortable for the resident and the proper flow of oxygen is being administered. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 056137 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.

  • 0695GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F695 - Respiratory care, including tracheostomy care and tracheal suctioning

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the April 30, 2025 survey of THE MEADOWS POST ACUTE?

This was a inspection survey of THE MEADOWS POST ACUTE on April 30, 2025. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at THE MEADOWS POST ACUTE on April 30, 2025?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed."

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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