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Inspection visit

Inspection

SAN FRANCISCO HEALTH CARECMS #0562721 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 0622 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure appropriate discharge for one of 3 sampled residents (Resident 1) when there was no evidence of discharge basis and discharge summary for Resident 1 regarding his discharge on [DATE]. This failure could result in an inappropriate discharge that may disrupt the provision of care for Resident 1. Findings: Review of Resident 1's clinical record indicated, Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses including cachexia (a condition that causes significant weight loss and muscle loss), severe protein-calorie malnutrition (the state of severely inadequate intake of food), iron deficiency (a condition that your body does not have enough iron), and unsteadiness (inability to stand firmly) on feet. Review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set (MDS, resident assessment tool), dated 4/19/24, indicated, his memory was moderately impaired. Review of Resident 1's doctor's order, dated 7/16/24, indicated, May discharge to home on 7/17/2024 with HH (Home health, a nursing specialty in which nurses provide multidimensional home care to patients of all ages) (PT [physical therapy, a branch of rehabilitative health that uses specially designed exercises and equipment to help patients regain or improve their physical abilities]/OT [occupational therapist, a healthcare provider who helps patients improve their ability to perform daily tasks]/RN [registered nurse]) and incontinent supplies (products designed to help manage urine or stool) Review of Resident 1's Licensed Nurse's Notes, dated 7/17/24 indicated, . Patient is discharged , left the facility at around 1400 (2 PM) with social worker on a wheelchair . During an interview on 8/1/24 at 11:11 AM with Director of Social Worker (DoSW), DoSW stated, . Of course! The doctor should have a discharge note for him . I don't see it here (in Resident 1's medical record) . when asked about the basis of discharge of Resident 1. DoSW stated, . I cannot see . when asked about Resident 1's basis of discharge again. She stated, there should be a reason for discharge to be documented by the doctor when asked. She stated, Definitely! when asked if there should be the basis of discharge. (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: 056272 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 056272 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/01/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE San Francisco Health Care 1477 Grove Street San Francisco, CA 94117 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 0622 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm During an interview on 8/1/24 at 3:18 PM with DoSW, DoSW verified, there was no discharge summary from the doctor for Resident 1 when asked. Review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Discharging the Resident revised in December 2014 indicated, . review the reason for the discharge . Residents Affected - Few State Operations Manual titled, Appendix PP, dated 2/3/23 indicated, . F622 . When the facility transfers or discharges a resident under any of the circumstances specified in paragraphs (c)(1)(i)(A) through (F) of this section, the facility must ensure that the transfer or discharge is documented in the resident's medical record . Documentation in the resident's medical record must include: (A) The basis for the transfer per paragraph (c)(1)(i) of this section . FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 056272 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.

  • 0622GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F622 - Transfer and discharge-

    Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the August 1, 2024 survey of SAN FRANCISCO HEALTH CARE?

This was a inspection survey of SAN FRANCISCO HEALTH CARE on August 1, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at SAN FRANCISCO HEALTH CARE on August 1, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific info..."

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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