F 0880
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow orders for enhanced barrier
precautions, (EBP - the use of gown and gloves for residents that have chronic wounds, or indwelling
devices during high-contact procedures to prevent the spread of multi-drug resistant organisms in nursing
homes) for one of three residents (Resident 7), during wound care.
Residents Affected - Few
This failure had the potential for the spread of multi-drug resistant organisms.
Findings:
On September 5, 2024, at 10:26 a.m., an unannounced visit to the facility on a complaint investigation was
initiated.
On September 5, 2024, at 2:22 p.m., observed a sign on the outside of Resident 7's room indicating
Enhanced Barrier Precautions. The Treatment Nurse (TN) was observed preparing for Resident 7's
dressing change and wound observation. While the TN donned gloves, she was not observed wearing a
gown during wound care for Resident 7.
On September 5, 2024, at 2:47 p.m., an interview was conducted with the TN. The TN stated that she
should have worn a gown while providing wound care to Resident 7.
A review of Resident 7's medical records indicated he was admitted on [DATE], with diagnoses of
ORTHOSTATIC hypotension, (a sudden drop in blood pressure upon standing from a sitting or lying
position), chronic kidney disease, (the gradual loss of kidney ' s ability to filter wastes and excess fluids
from the blood), Parkinson's disease, (a progressive disease of the nervous system marked by tremor,
muscular rigidity, and slow, imprecise movement), malignant neoplasm of colon, (a cancerous tumor),
encounter for palliative care, (an interdisciplinary medical caregiving approach aimed at optimizing quality
of life and mitigating suffering among people with serious, complex, and terminal illnesses), and type 2
diabetes mellitus, (a chronic condition that affects the way the body uses sugar. The body either resists the
effects of insulin - a hormone that regulates the movement of sugar into the cells - or doesn't produce
enough insulin to maintain normal sugar levels).
.A review of Resident 7's History and Physical dated March 17, 2024, indicated he was capable of making
decisions.
A review of Resident 7's Order Summary Report dated July 1, 2024, indicated .Enhanced Barrier
Precautions (EBP) - staff to wear gloves and a gown for high-contact resident care activities. Ensure
signage at door. every shift .
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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:
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Event ID:
056214
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
056214
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/01/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Ramona Rehabilitation and Post Acute Care Center
485 W. Johnston Avenue
Hemet, CA 92543
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
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
A review of the facility's policy and procedure titled Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) undated indicated
.Specifies that staff need to use gloves and gown with certain residents during high-contact resident care
activities .Applies to residents with open wounds .When .During high-contact resident care activities .wound
care .
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
056214
If continuation sheet
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