F 0626
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds
bed-hold policy.
Based on interview and record review the facility failed to re-admit one of one sampled resident (Resident
1). Resident 1 who was ready to be discharged from the general acute hospital (GACH 2) on 1/19/24, the
facility refused to re-admit Resident 1.
This deficient practice resulted in Resident 1 not given his right to return to the facility.
Findings:
During a review of the admission Record indicated the facility admitted Resident 1 on 9/22/23 with
diagnoses including morbid obesity (more than 80 to 100 pounds [lbs., unit of measurement] of their ideal
body weight) and chronic obstructive respiratory disease (COPD, group of diseases that cause airflow
blockage and breathing related problems).
During a review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS, standardized care and screening tool) dated 9/25/23,
indicated Resident 1 was cognitively intact (mental process involved in knowing, learning, and
understanding). Resident 1 needed two-person physical assistance with eating, personal hygiene and
three-person physical assistance with bed mobility, dressing, toilet use and bathing.
During a review of the Situation Background Communication Form (SBAR, communication tool that share
information among healthcare team about resident condition) and Progress Note dated 12/14/23 at 10:45
a.m., indicated Resident 1 was transferred to GACH 1 on 12/14/23 due to altered mental status (AMS,
abnormal state of alertness or awareness). Resident 1 was drowsy and lethargic (decrease in
consciousness). The paramedics were called and transferred Resident 1 to GACH 1.
During a review of the GACH 2 Inpatient admission Face Sheet (a document that gives a patient's
information at a quick glance) indicated Resident 1 was transferred from GACH 1 to GACH 2 on 1/3/24 at
2:38 p.m.
During a review of the GACH 2 Discharge Plan Treatment Team Communication dated 1/19/24 at 3:06 p.m.,
indicated the GACH 2 case manager (CM) called the facility and informed the facility that Resident 1 was
ready to return to the facility. The facility informed the CM that Resident 1 was . off bed hold and will not
accept patient (Resident 1) back.
During a review of the GACH 2 Discharge Plan Treatment Team Communication dated 1/22/24 at 3:27 p.m.,
indicated the GACH 2 CM called the facility, and the facility informed the CM that Resident 1 .was out of
bed hold and has no bed available.
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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:
056244
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
056244
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
01/24/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Grand Park Convalescent Hospital
2312 West 8th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90057
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 0626
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
During an interview on 1/24/24 at 9:06 a.m., the director of nursing (DON) stated, There is no available bed
for [Resident 1]. DON stated Resident 1 was already discharged and it was already a month since Resident
1 was discharged . DON stated the facility was unable to provide the needs of Resident 1, . He was not
satisfied with our service. If we accept him, he will be unhappy and will have a lot of complaints. DON
further stated, I'd rather pay the fine than accept the patient (Resident 1) back.
Residents Affected - Few
During an interview on 1/24/24 at 9:41 a.m., the admission coordinator (AC) stated he received a call from
GACH 2 that Resident 1 was ready to return to the facility. AC stated there was no available bed for
Resident 1 at this time. AC further stated Resident 1 passed the seven-day bed hold and he was gone for
more than 30 days.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedures titled readmission to the Facility reviewed on 1/27/23
indicated residents who have been discharged to the hospital or for therapeutic leave will be given priority
in readmission to the facility. A Medicaid resident whose hospitalization or therapeutic leave exceeds the
bed hold allowed by the stated will be readmitted to the facility upon the first availability in a semi-private
room if the resident:
a. Requires the services provided by the facility.
b. Meets the admission criteria as outlined in facility policy.
c. Was not discharged for any reason outlined in the Transfer or Discharge policy and
d. Is eligible for Medicaid nursing facility services.
The same Policy indicated residents who are not receiving Medicaid benefits will be readmitted to the
facility upon the first availability of a bed is the resident:
a. Needs care and medical treatment that can be provided by the facility.
b. Was not discharged for non-payment of services and
c. Was not discharged because of behavior problems.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
056244
If continuation sheet
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