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Inspection visit

Inspection

San Luis Post Acute CenterCMS #0561895 citations on this visit
5 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 5 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0644 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Based on interviews, record review, and document review, the facility failed to notify the state designated authority when a significant change in status assessment was completed for 1 (Resident #7) of 2 sampled residents reviewed for preadmission screening and resident review (PASARR). Findings included: A review of Resident #7's Face Sheet, revealed the facility admitted the resident on 06/01/2009, with diagnoses of malignant neoplasm of colon, anxiety, psychotic disorder with hallucinations, and major depressive disorder. A review of a document addressed to Resident #7 from the State of California - Health and Human Services Agency Department of Health Care Services, dated 01/28/2019, revealed Resident #7's Level II PASARR evaluation suggested the resident was best served in a skilled nursing facility bed with access to services. A review of Resident #7's medical record revealed a significant change in status Minimum Data Set (MDS), with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 12/19/2023, was signed as being completed on 12/26/2023. A review of Resident #7's medical record revealed no evidence to the state designated authority was notified when the resident had a significant change in status assessment completed. During an interview on 01/18/2024 at 1:40 PM, the Director of Nursing stated she would expect a rescreen to be completed if a resident who received Level II services had a significant change in status assessment completed. During an interview on 01/18/2024 at 1:54 PM, the Acting Administrator stated she would expect Resident #7 to have a rescreen PASARR submitted when the significant change in status assessment was completed. 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: 056189 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 056189 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 01/18/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE San Luis Post Acute Center 3033 Augusta Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 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 interviews, facility policy review, and review of facility documents, the facility failed to ensure all potential sources of water-borne illness were identified and monitored. This deficient practice affected all 65 residents who currently reside in the facility. Residents Affected - Many Findings included: A review of the facility's undated policy titled, Legionella Water Management and Risk Reduction and Prevention Program, revealed, Our facility is committed to the prevention, detections and control of water-borne contaminants, including Legionella. The policy specified, 3. The purposes of the water management program are to identify areas in the water system where Legionella bacteria could grow and spread, and to reduce the risks of Legionnaire's disease [a type of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria]. A review of the facility Legionella Prevention Program Maintenance Log, revealed no evidence to indicate the facility monitored the bathtubs in the facility, the water fountains, the laundry area, or the kitchen dishwasher. During an interview on 01/18/2024 at 11:01 AM, the Maintenance Consultant stated the facility did not have a water flow map. On 01/18/2024 at 12:40 PM, the Acting Administrator and Chief Nursing Officer provided the surveyor with a copy of the facility diagram which illustrated the flow of water throughout the building and the location of the facility's water heaters. A review of the diagram revealed no evidence to indicate the facility monitored the flow of water in the water fountains, showerheads, bathtubs, two ice machines, the laundry room, and the saltwater fish tank. During an interview on 01/18/2024 at 2:23 PM, the Director of Nursing stated the areas in the facility that were at an elevated risk of creating water-borne illness included the facility's water supply, water fountains, and the drinking fountains. During an interview on 01/18/2024 at 2:29 PM, the Acting Administrator stated she expected the facility to maintain a water system consistent with the facility's policies and procedures. The Acting Administrator stated she expected maintenance to follow all protocols and check and maintain all the various aspects of mitigation strategies for water-borne illness. According to the Acting Administrator, the facility diagram used to illustrate the flow of water throughout the building was not updated until 01/18/2024. The Acting Administrator acknowledged the importance of ensuring the facility diagram was updated as part of the facility's overall water management program. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 056189 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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Citations

5 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.

  • 0363GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  • 0321GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

  • 0531GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

  • 0644GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F644 - Coordination

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

  • 0880GeneralS&S Fpotential 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 January 18, 2024 survey of San Luis Post Acute Center?

This was a inspection survey of San Luis Post Acute Center on January 18, 2024. The surveyor cited 5 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at San Luis Post Acute Center on January 18, 2024?

Yes, 5 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke."

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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