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Inspection visit

Health inspection

THE REDWOODS POST-ACUTECMS #0562121 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 0686 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide services to promote healing of pressure ulcers (damage to the skin and underlying tissue as a result of prolonged pressure) for one of 3 residents (Resident 1) when the licensed nurse did not obtain pressure ulcer measurements and no treatment order was obtained for 6 days for Resident 1's pressure ulcer. These failures had the potential to delay treatment and potentially lead to new or worsening pressure ulcers. Failure to obtain measurements had the potential to compromise the facility's ability to determine whether Resident 1's pressure ulcer was increasing or decreasing in size. Residents Affected - Few Findings: Review of Resident 1's clinical record indicated she was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including fracture of second and third lumbar vertebrae (small bones forming the backbone in the lower back), hemiplegia and hemiparesis (paralysis and weakness) affecting left side, obesity (too much body fat), type 2 diabetes (a condition which affects blood sugar), history of diabetic foot ulcer (open sore or wound), congestive heart failure (heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body's needs), anemia (low levels of healthy red blood cells, hypertension (increase in blood pressure),muscle weakness, abnormalities of gait and mobility, and need for assistance with personal care. Review of Resident 1's Braden scale assessment (tool used in wound assessment) dated 6/18/24 indicated she had a score of 16 (a score of 15-18 represents a risk for developing pressure ulcers). Review of Resident 1's pressure injury skin assessment dated [DATE], indicated a stage II (partial thickness loss of dermis presenting as a shallow open ulcer with a red pink wound bed, without slough) pressure wound to Resident 1's bilateral buttocks. There were no measurements of Resident 1's bilateral buttocks pressure injury on the skin assessment form. Review of Resident 1's Order Summary Report indicated there was no physician order for treatment to the pressure ulcer on Resident 1's bilateral buttocks until 6/24/24, and six days after the facility identified the pressure ulcer on admission on [DATE]. During an interview and concurrent record review with the treatment nurse (TN) on 9/5/24 at 1:15 p.m., she stated she performs treatments and wound assessments every week for residents in the facility, and stated she first assessed Resident 1's skin and wounds on 6/18/24. The TN reviewed Resident 1's Pressure Injury Skin Assessment document from 6/18/24 and confirmed there were no measurements of Resident 1's wounds. The TN stated she completed the form and identified the wounds but did not measure anything. The TN confirmed the measurements should be there and further stated all wounds should be measured during the weekly skin review to assess if treatments are effective. The TN reviewed (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: 056212 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 056212 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/25/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE The Redwoods Post-Acute 1267 Meridian Avenue San Jose, CA 95125 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 0686 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Resident 1's physician orders and confirmed there was no treatment order for Resident 1's pressure ulcer until 6/24/24, 6 days after admission, when she first identified the Stage II pressure ulcer. The TN stated there should be a treatment order obtained from the physician when the pressure ulcer is first identified. During an interview and concurrent record review with the director of nursing (DON) on 9/5/24 at 1:45 p.m., she reviewed Resident 1's pressure injury skin assessment dated [DATE] and confirmed there were no measurements documented for Resident 1's stage II pressure ulcer. The DON stated all wounds should have been measured on admission, or when first identified, and recorded on the skin assessment document. The DON reviewed Resident 1's physician orders and confirmed there was no treatment order obtained until 6/24/24 to treat Resident 1's pressure ulcer. The DON stated the MD should have been notified and a treatment order obtained when a pressure ulcer was first identified. A review of the facility's undated policy, Pressure Injury Risk Assessment indicated to Conduct a structured pressure injury risk assessment using a facility-approved tool. The risk assessment should be conducted as soon as possible after admission. In addition, the policy indicated Documentation . The following information should be recorded in the resident's medical record utilizing facility forms .5. The condition of the resident's skin (i.e., the size and location of any red or tender areas) if identified. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 056212 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.

  • 0686GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F686 - Skin Integrity

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the October 25, 2024 survey of THE REDWOODS POST-ACUTE?

This was a inspection survey of THE REDWOODS POST-ACUTE on October 25, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at THE REDWOODS POST-ACUTE on October 25, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing."

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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