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)
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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)
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Event ID:
Facility ID:
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