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Inspection visit

Health inspection

GRAND PARK CONVALESCENT HOSPITALCMS #0562441 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 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. (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: 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 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.

  • 0626GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F626 - Transfer and discharge-

    Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.

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Common questions about this visit

What happened during the January 24, 2024 survey of GRAND PARK CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL?

This was a inspection survey of GRAND PARK CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL on January 24, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at GRAND PARK CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL on January 24, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy."

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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