F 0583
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to protect personal and medical
records for two of 43 residents sampled residents (Resident 141 and Resident 142) when Licensed Nurse
(LN) 1 left her workstation open and unattended.
Residents Affected - Few
This failure had the potential to result in unauthorized access of Resident 141 and 142 personal and
medical records.
Findings:
During a medication administration observation on 4/13/21, at 11:52 a.m., with LN 1, LN 1 went into
Resident 141's room and left her workstation open and unattended. The workstation contained Resident
141's medical information.
During a medication administration observation on 4/13/21, at 12 p.m., with LN 1, LN 1 attempted to
administer Resident 142's medication. Resident 142 declined to take her medication. LN 1 did not log out of
her workstation, walked away from her workstation, and proceeded to the Director of Nursing's office to
dispose the medication. The workstation contained Resident 142's medical information.
During an interview on 4/13/21, at 12:10 p.m., with LN 1, LN 1 stated she should have not left her
workstation open and unattended. LN 1 stated it was a privacy issue and anybody could have access to
Resident 141's and 142's medical information.
During an interview on 4/14/21, at 3:40 p.m., with the Director of Nursing (DON), the DON stated the
licensed nurse should have logged out of her workstation and not leave the workstation unattended to
maintain residents' medical record confidentiality.
During a review of Resident 141's Record of admission (a one-page summary of important information of a
patient), dated 4/8/21, the Record of admission indicated Resident 141 was admitted in the facility on
4/8/21.
During a review of Resident 142's Record of Admission, dated 4/9/21, the Record of admission indicated
Resident 142 was admitted in the facility on 4/9/21.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Confidentiality, undated, the P&P
indicated, Workstation Security .All workstations must require users to log on before accessing resident
information .Log off of the workstation whenever it will be left unattended for any length of time .
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.
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1155 E. Springfield Avenue
Reedley, CA 93654
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F 0584
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited
to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to provide a homelike environment for
twenty-two (22) of forty-three (43) residents (Residents 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 10, 13, 14, 16, 17, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25,
28, 31, 32, 35, 36, 40, and 41) when meals were served in the dining room on gray, institutional-like, plastic
trays.
This failure resulted in a violation of the residents' right to a homelike environment.
Findings:
During an observation on 4/12/21, at 11:56 a.m., in the Founder's dining room, Residents 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 10,
13, 14, 16, 17, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 28, 31, 32, 35, 36, 40, and 41, were served their lunch on gray,
institutional-like, plastic trays. The staff left the trays in front of the residents for the entire meal service.
During an interview on 4/12/21 at 12:26 p.m., with Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 6, CNA 6 stated the
facility used to take the food off the trays. CNA 6 confirmed Residents 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 10, 13, 14, 16, 17, 20,
21, 23, 24, 25, 28, 31, 32, 35, 36, 40, and 41, were served their food on gray plastic trays. CNA 6 stated the
residents' food had been served on the gray plastic trays since the communal dining had reopened about a
month ago. CNA 6 stated she did not remember when the last training for resident dining was. CNA 6
stated she thought her last resident dining in-service training was at orientation four (4) years ago.
During an interview on 4/12/21 at 3:40 p.m., with the Director of Nurses (DON), the DON stated the
Founder's dining room accommodated mostly independent residents, who needed very little assistance.
The DON stated the facility had been leaving the food on the trays for now, but it will go back to normal
soon. The DON stated communal dining had opened about a month ago. The DON stated the facility would
return to taking the food off the trays. The DON stated the previous Infection Preventionist (IP) and the new
IP had made the plan to return to communal dining and had referenced the All Facilities Letter after the
pandemic. The DON stated the staff were not trained to take the food off the trays when in-serviced on
communal dining. The DON stated the new communal dining plan was not in writing. The DON stated the
facility did not have a policy for communal dining.
During an interview on 4/12/21 at 3:45 p.m., with the Administrator (ADM), the ADM stated the facility used
to take the food off of the trays. The ADM stated the facility had not discussed taking the food off of the
trays when the plan was made. The ADM stated, The facility had not gotten around to it [taking food off
trays] yet. The ADM stated the facility did not have a written plan, or policy and procedure for communal
dining.
During a concurrent interview and record review, on 4/12/21 at 4:18 p.m., with the Director of Staff
Development (DSD), the facility training document titled, In-service Meeting Minutes dated 3/11/21 was
reviewed. The facility training document indicated thirteen (13) staff were trained on reopening the dining
rooms. The document indicated staff were to sanitize the tables prior to the meal service, ensure social
distancing, wear masks, and perform hand hygiene when serving meals in the dining room. The training
had not included removing food from trays.
During an interview, on 4/14/21 at 11:49 a.m., with CNA 15, CNA 15 stated the facility had started
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sierra View Homes
1155 E. Springfield Avenue
Reedley, CA 93654
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F 0584
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
communal dining about two (2) months ago. CNA 15 stated the meals were left on the gray plastic trays the
whole meal. CNA 15 stated she had attended the staff training in March 2021 for communal dining. CNA 15
stated the training had not included taking the food off the trays to make it more homelike. CNA 15 stated
they had always left the food on the gray plastic trays. CNA 15 stated she did not know why the food was
left on trays when served. CNA 15 stated dining would be more pleasant if the food was taken off the trays.
Residents Affected - Some
During an interview, on 4/15/21 at 10:24 a.m., with the Social Services Director/Rehabilitative Nurse Aid
(SS/RNA), the SS/RNA acknowledged the meals in the Founder's dining room were served on gray plastic
trays. The SS/RNA stated the facility used to take the food off the trays. The SS/RNA stated the facility had
gotten used to serving food on trays for the past year. The SS/RNA stated the IP and DSD had made the
plan to open communal dining. The SS/RNA stated the IP and DSD had not gone into details with the
dining plan. The SS/RNA stated there was no plan in writing or policy on communal dining. The SS/RNA
stated the facility should have taken the food off the gray plastic trays. The SS/RNA stated the food should
be taken off the plastic trays to promote residents' dignity.
During an interview, on 4/16/21 at 9:11 a.m., with Resident 32, Resident 32 stated the food served on
plastic trays was not homelike. Resident 32 stated she had thought the facility had to serve the food on
plastic trays.
A request was made for the facility's policy and procedure for communal dining from the DON, DSD,
SS/RNA, and ADM. The facility failed to provide a policy and procedure prior to the exit of the survey.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sierra View Homes
1155 E. Springfield Avenue
Reedley, CA 93654
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F 0656
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and
actions that can be measured.
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a comprehensive,
person-centered care plan (a plan that provides direction for individualized care of the resident) was
developed and implemented to meet the identified needs of the residents when four of eight residents
(Residents 7, 19, 22 and 142) did not have a care plan for their Rehabilitative Nursing Assistant (RNA helps residents gain/improve strength and mobility) program.
These failures had the potential to result in Residents 7, 19, 22 and 142's rehabilitative needs to go unmet.
Findings:
During a review of Resident 7's Physician Order, undated, the Physician Order indicated, .RNA program
5weeks for LT (left) upper arm AAROM (active assisted range of motion) and Rt (right) upper AROM (active
range of motion) EX (exercise) . There was no care plan found for the RNA program that was ordered on
2/11/21.
During a review of Resident 19's Physician Order, undated, the Physician Order indicated, RNA Program.
There was no care plan found for the RNA Program ordered 2/5/21.
During a review of Resident 22's Physician Order, undated, the Physician Order indicated, RNA Program.
There was no care plan found for the RNA Program ordered 2/24/21.
During a review of Resident 142's Physician Order, undated, the Physician Order indicated, RNA Program.
There was no care plan found for the RNA Program ordered 4/9/21.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 4/16/21, at 11:15 a.m., with the Rehabilitative Nursing
Assistant (RNA) Director, the RNA Director reviewed the facility list of residents who currently have orders
for RNA and stated there are 24 residents working with RNA. The RNA Director stated all residents who
have an order for RNA should have a care plan. The RNA Director stated a care plan was necessary to
direct the needs and care of residents and it was a physician's order. The RNA Director stated the
interdisciplinary team (IDT- team of healthcare professionals from different professional disciplines who
work together to manage the physical, psychological, and spiritual needs of the resident) met weekly to
discuss the care plans for each resident. The RNA Director stated she did not realize Residents 7, 19, 22
and 142 did not have a care plan for their RNA program.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 4/21/21, at 8:29 a.m., with the Director of Nursing
(DON), the DON stated it was the nurse's responsibility to do all care plans including RNA program order.
The DON reviewed care plans for Residents 7, 19, 22 and 142. The DON stated Residents 7, 19, 22 and
142 did not have a care plan for their RNA program. The DON stated there should have been care plans for
Residents 7, 19, 22 and 142. The DON stated care plan guide residents' specific needs and limitations.
During a review of facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Resident Care Plans, undated, the P&P
indicated .The Resident care plan is started on admission of the resident .It will indicate care to be given,
goals to be accomplished, methods, approaches and modification necessary to achieve best results for the
resident .
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sierra View Homes
1155 E. Springfield Avenue
Reedley, CA 93654
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0676
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
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 necessary care and services to ensure activities of
daily living (skills required to manage one's basic physical needs including personal hygiene or grooming,
dressing, toileting, transferring or ambulating, and eating) were maintained for one of eight sampled
residents (Resident 142), when Restorative Nurse Assistant (RNA - helps residents gain/improve strength
and mobility) exercises were not provided per the physician's order.
Residents Affected - Few
This failure had the potential for Resident 142 to decline in her ability to carry out activities of daily living
(ADLs), strength and mobility.
Findings:
During a review of Resident 142's Physician Orders dated 4/1/21 through 4/30/21, the Physician Orders
indicated Resident 142 had an order for RNA program on 4/9/21.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 4/16/21, at 11:22 a.m., with the RNA Director, the RNA
Director stated Resident 142 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], and had an order for RNA program.
The RNA Director stated she did not find a record indicating Resident 142 was assessed and evaluated for
RNA program. The RNA Director stated Resident 142 should had been assessed and evaluated right away
for the RNA program. The RNA Director stated she did not find documentation that indicated the RNA
worked with Resident 142. The RNA Director stated RNA should have worked with Resident 142 to prevent
decline in her activities of daily life (ADL).
During an interview on 4/9/21, at 7:09 a.m., with Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 2, CNA 2 stated
Resident 142 was in the yellow zone (area for residents who have been exposed or residents with unknown
exposure to a virus) and he was responsible to provide RNA exercises to Resident 142. CNA 2 stated he
did not remember when he started working with Resident 142. CNA 2 stated he did not have a written
guide on the type of exercises he was working with for Resident 142. CNA 2 stated, The guide is in my
head. CNA 2 stated he did not chart he provided RNA exercises to Resident 142. CNA 2 stated the practice
is to chart every day. CNA 2 stated the RNA program was important to prevent decline of ADL's.
During an interview on 4/21/21, at 11:12 a.m., with the Director of Nursing (DON), the DON stated the
primary doctor ordered the RNA program for Resident 142 to improve strength and prevent decline of
ADL's. The DON stated Resident 142 was in the yellow zone because she was admitted from the hospital.
The DON stated the CNAs in the yellow zone were trained to provide RNA exercises to residents. The DON
stated the RNA should have worked with Resident 142.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Policy and Procedure Restorative
Nursing, undated, the P&P indicated, . Services provided is twice daily, seven days a week . Our philosophy
is motivation, to encourage our residents to want to do more for themselves, have strength to transfer,
ambulate, feed themselves, advance in ADL care, and promoting self-esteem .
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(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
056279
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/21/2021
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sierra View Homes
1155 E. Springfield Avenue
Reedley, CA 93654
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0685
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure one of two sampled
residents (Resident 27), received proper hearing treatment/hearing assistive device when Resident 27 was
not assisted with making an appointment for a hearing consult when the hearing aid did not function
properly for three months.
Residents Affected - Few
This failure resulted in Resident 27's hearing needs to be unmet.
Findings:
During an interview on 4/20/21, at 1:57 p.m., with Licensed Nurse (LN) 2, LN 2 stated Resident 27 had
difficulty of hearing. LN 2 stated Resident 27 notified Social Services (SS) he cannot hear even with his
hearing aid on. LN 2 stated Resident 27 had not worn his hearing aid.
During an interview on 4/20/21, at 2:04 p.m., with SS, SS stated Resident 27 wanted his hearing aid
remove because he heard less with his hearing aid on. SS stated Resident 27's hearing was getting worst.
SS stated Resident 27's hearing aid had not been functioned properly for three months and the hearing aid
was kept in her office because Resident 27 had lost his hearing aid before.
During an observation on 4/20/21, at 2:12 p.m., Resident 27 was inside his room with LN 2. Resident 27
had to lean forward and placed his ear near to LN 2's mouth in order to hear what LN 2 said. Resident 27
stated to LN 2 You have to talk louder so I can hear you.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 4/20/21, at 2:19 p.m., with LN 2, LN 2 stated she had to
speak louder to Resident 27, and Resident 27 had to lean forward to hear what she said. Resident 27's
Plan of Care, dated 2020 was reviewed. The Plan of Care indicated, .[Resident 27] suffers from
communication deficit (inability to initiate and sustain appropriate conversation and use of inappropriate,
repetitive language) as manifested by highly impaired hearing .assist with hearing aids . LN 2 stated
Resident 27 should be wearing his hearing aid, and the hearing aid should have been fix a long time ago.
During an observation on 4/20/21, at 2:22 p.m., LN 2 asked Resident 27 how he felt with his hearing aid not
functioning properly. Resident 27 stated It has been a year, I have issues with hearing.
During an interview on 4/20/21, at 2:51 p.m., with SS, SS stated she should have arranged a hearing
appointment sooner, and she was not aware she had to make an Eyes Ears Nose Throat (EENT- a
physician specialized in ears eyes nose and throat) referral. SS stated the hearing aid was important for
Resident 27 to be able to hear and be aware of his surroundings.
During an interview on 4/21/21, at 8:28 a.m., with the Director of Nursing (DON), the DON stated Resident
27 should have had his hearing appointment as soon as possible to help Resident 27 with his hearing
problem.
During a review of Resident 27's Record of admission (a one-page summary of important information of a
patient), dated 9/11/20, the Record of admission indicated, Resident 27 was admitted in the facility with
diagnoses of unspecified Hearing Loss.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Vision, Hearing, and Dental
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sierra View Homes
1155 E. Springfield Avenue
Reedley, CA 93654
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0685
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Services, undated, the P&P indicated, .The Social Services assist with tracking vision, hearing, and dental
needs of residents and in making appointments to follow-up with such needs . Hearing evaluations and
appointments are made on an as needed basis .
Residents Affected - Few
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sierra View Homes
1155 E. Springfield Avenue
Reedley, CA 93654
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0694
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to administer parenteral fluids (Parenteral fluids
administered by injection through the tissue and circulatory system) in accordance with professional
standards of practice for one of 15 sampled residents (Resident 32), when Resident 32 was admitted to the
facility on [DATE] with a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC, tube that is inserted into a vein in the
upper arm to the heart) for the purposes of administering intravenous (IV - through the vein) antibiotics. The
facility did not have an approved policy and procedure that followed the standards of practice to instruct and
guide nurses on the care of the PICC line. Four of four Registered Nurses (RN) were not trained and did not
follow the standards of practice in the care of the PICC line nor the administration of the IV antibiotics.
Residents Affected - Few
These failures had the potential to cause Resident 32 to experience adverse outcomes such as life
threatening blood infection and cellulitis (skin infection that happens when bacteria spread through the skin
to the deepest tissue)due to nursing staff not having the knowledge, training, and competency to safely
care for Resident 32's PICC line and administer her IV antibiotics.
Because of the serious potential harm to Resident 32 who received IV antibiotic therapy through a PICC
line from Nursing staff who did not follow the professional standards of practice, nor have the training or
competencies to perform PICC line care and medication administration per PICC line, an Immediate
Jeopardy (IJ) situation (a situation that involves immediate action to remove the threat of harm or potential
harm) was called on 4/15/21 at 4:43 p.m., under Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 483.25 Parenteral
Fluids (F694) with the facility Administrator (ADM), Director of Nurses (DON), the Infection Preventionist (IP
- are professionals who make sure healthcare workers and residents are doing all the things they should to
prevent infections), and Director of Staff Development (DSD). IJ template was provided to the ADM. The
facility submitted an acceptable IJ Plan of Removal (POR) Version 3) on 4/19/21 at 6:50 a.m. The IJ POR
included but was not limited to the following: 1) The IP , DSD, and DON were immediately trained by a
primary Care Physician (PCP) on standards of care for PICC, 2) Policies and Procedures (P&P) based on
current standards of practice for the care of residents with central lines were revised and updated, in
serviced, and implemented, 3) Physician orders for medication administration, use of IV pump as ordered,
and frequency and care of residents with central lines were followed, 4) Trained and competent RNs were
assigned to care for the resident with central line each shift, 5) Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) were
immediately reassigned to care for residents without central lines, and, 6) A process was developed to
ensure that (future) resident needs are identified prior to admission and could be met by qualified and
competent staff. The components of the IJ POR were validated onsite to be fully implemented through
observations, interviews, and record review. The IJ was removed on 4/20/21 at 1:37 p.m. with the ADM,
DON, IP and DSD.
Findings:
During a review of Resident 32's Record of Admission (document with resident demographic and medical
diagnosis) undated, and the Minimum Data Set (MDS- a resident assessment tool used to identify a
resident's cognitive and physical functional level) assessment dated [DATE], indicated Resident 32 was a
[AGE] year old female who was admitted to the facility on [DATE] from a general acute care hospital
(GACH) with diagnosis of osteomyelitis (severe infection in the bone), epidural abscess (an infection that
forms in the space between the skull bones and the brain lining), atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat), and
hypertension (high blood pressure). Resident 32's MDS - Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score
was 13, which indicated Resident 32 had intact memory and judgement and
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A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/21/2021
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sierra View Homes
1155 E. Springfield Avenue
Reedley, CA 93654
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F 0694
had no cognitive deficits.
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
During a review of Resident 32's Discharge Documentation dated 3/19/21 at 3:36 p.m., from the GACH,
indicated . In summary this is a patient admitted for progressive neck pain found to have imaging evidence
of osteomyelitis and discitis (inflammation of spinal disc, rubbery pads between the vertebrae, the
specialized bones that make up the spinal columns). Neurosurgery was consulted who recommended
medical management. IR (Interventional Radiology - minimally-invasive image-guided procedures to
diagnose and treat diseases) was consulted twice for bone biopsy (The removal of a sample of bone
marrow and a small amount of bone through a large needle) but deemed too high risk to proceed. ID
(Infectious Disease) was consulted for empiric (experience-based therapy) and recommended the therapy
stated above x (every) 8 weeks. There was concern that this could be due to underlying malignancy .Patient
discharged to SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility) with weekly labs . Neurosurgery recommended a hard collar
(device used to limit neck movement and promote healing) when OOB (out of bed); patient to continue
collar until cleared by neurosurgery. Lack of improvement in inflammatory markers (causes for swelling) and
symptoms may suggest abx (antibiotic) failure vs (versus) alternative dx (diagnosis) such as malignancy.
Residents Affected - Few
During a review of Resident 32's Physician's Telephone Order (PTO) dated 3/19/21, indicated an order for
PICC line site care weekly on Mondays AM (morning). Start date on 3/29/21 .RN only to provide PICC line
site care . [The PICC line care PTO did not indicate the directions for dressing changes and site care].
During a review of Resident 32's PTO dated 3/28/21 indicated an order for Rocephin IVPB (Intravenous
Piggy Back - a method of administering antibiotics with small volume of intravenous solution given
intermittently by a trained nurse), 2 grams (g) = {equals} 50 milliliters (unit of measurement) daily until
5/19/21 for cervical spine abscess (pocket of pus in the neck and spinal tissues).
During a review of Resident 32's Physician's Order (PO) dated 3/30/21, indicated an order for
Saline/Heparin daily cervical neck abscess every 6 hours until May 20, 2021.
During an observation and interview, on 4/14/21 at 10 a.m., with Resident 32, in her room, Resident 32 was
alert, oriented, and responded when greeted, Resident 32 had a PICC line located on her right upper arm.
Resident 32's PICC line port (entrance point to PICC line tube) did not have a port protector cap (an
alcohol-filled cap to prevent infection). A green elastic pressure dressing (typically used after blood had
been drawn from a vein) was in place on Resident's 32's right upper arm. When asked who changed the
PICC line dressing, Resident 32 stated, The DON, IP, and DSD usually change the [PICC] dressing every
Monday . but they changed the dressing last Wednesday (4/7/21). Resident 32 stated, I am just here for the
IV antibiotic treatment. I do not want my PICC line to get infected.
During an interview on 4/14/21 at 10:06 a.m., with the MDS Coordinator (a Registered Nurse responsible
for the resident MDS assessments), the MDS Coordinator stated, the PICC line entry port should have a
protector cap to prevent cross-contamination (the process by which bacteria and other micorogranisms are
tranfered from one substance to another). The MDS Coordinator stated, We don't have the protector cap in
stock and have to order them from the pharmacy.
During a concurrent record review and interview regarding the lack of port protector cap on Resident 32's
PICC entry port, on 4/14/21 at 11:57 a.m. with the IP, the P&P titled Guidelines for Preventing Intravenous
Catheter-Related Infections, dated August 2014, indicated General Guidelines .Facility staff who manage
infusion catheters will have training and demonstrated clinical competency in
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sierra View Homes
1155 E. Springfield Avenue
Reedley, CA 93654
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F 0694
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
intravenous therapy including .indications for IV catheter use .proper procedures for the insertion and
maintenance of IV catheters . appropriate infection control measures to prevent IV catheter-related
infections. The IP stated he had no comment as to why there was no protector cap on Resident 32's PICC
entry port.
During an interview regarding Resident 32's PICC line care, on 4/14/21 at 4:01 p.m. with IP, the IP stated .
The PICC line did not have a protector cap at the port entry . I did not put port protector caps because we
don't have them nor use them. The IP stated Resident 32's PICC dressing change as ordered to be done
on Mondays (4/5/21 and 4/12/21) were not done because the pharmacy had not delivered sterile gloves in
his size (extra-large). The IP stated Resident 32's PICC line dressing was only changed on 4/7/21 by the
DSD under his guidance. The IP stated he had not informed Resident 32's PCP that the PICC line dressing
had not been changed. The IP stated, I was not aware I needed to notify the PCP. The IP stated he had not
put the PICC Line dressing change on the Medication Administration Record (MAR) because he did not
know how. The IP stated he documented the PICC line dressing change in the nursing notes. The IP was
unable to provide a PICC Line dressing change nursing note since Resident 32's admission on [DATE]. The
IP stated he did not measure the PICC line during dressing changes [to check for migration/movement].
The IP stated he used a black permanent marker on the skin near the PICC line insertion site to measure
the catheter line. The IP stated the pen did not need to be sterile. The IP stated he had always done it that
way. When asked what standard of practice the IP followed for PICC Line dressing changes, the IP stated
he followed the instructions on the dressing packaging. A review of the PICC line dressing package
provided by the IP indicated, Latex Free Dressing Change Kit. The IP validated the Dressing kit did not
have instructions for changing a PICC line dressing.
During an interview on 4/14/21 at 4:30 p.m., with the ADM, the ADM stated the DON decided to accept
Resident 32 with a PICC line because she (DON) thought she could provide the PICC line care by herself.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 04/14/21 at 5:01 p.m., with the DON and the IP outside of
Resident 32's room, Resident 32 was seated at the edge of the bed with the green pressure dressing still
covering the PICC line on Resident 32's right arm. When asked about the choice of dressing used, the IP
entered Resident 32's room and prepared to don gloves. When asked what he intended to do, he stated in
a loud tone of voice, What do you want me to do? If you want me to take off the pressure dressing, I will!
The IP was requested to provide the standard of practice for IV PICC line care. After the IP exited the room,
the DON entered the room and removed the pressure dressing from Resident 32's right upper arm. After
the DON had the left the room, Resident 32 stated that her right arm hurt. Upon examination of Resident
32's right upper arm, two non-blanching, (when the redden skin is pressed it does not lose the red
pigmentation) red lines were present. A crinkled off-white paper taped over the [transparent dressing] was
dated 4/7/21. The tegaderm edges was lifted and loose and did not cover the entire PICC line site. The
standard of practice for IV PICC line care was not provided as requested.
During an observation and interview on 04/15/21 at 6:51 a.m. with the IP in Resident 32's room, the IP
informed Resident 32 that he would be administering the IV antibiotics today. Resident 32 stated, The DON
always hangs my morning medicine, she is the only one that has ever done it since I have been here. The
IP donned non-sterile gloves and opened the brown plastic bag which had a pharmacy label (PL) dated
4/12/21 indicating the Physician's IV antibiotic order for Resident 32. The PL indicated, .Assemble [drug
name] to NACL (a solution that contains 1:1 ration of sodium and chloride, as directed and immediately
infuse 100 ml 2 (GM - unit of measure), over one hour IV via IV pump daily
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sierra View Homes
1155 E. Springfield Avenue
Reedley, CA 93654
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F 0694
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
until 5/19/2021 * Infuse contents entire bag . The IP took out a vial of Ceftriaxone (brand name for
Rocephin) 2 grams for IV use Single-dose. The IP mixed the Ceftriaxone powder with the 50 ml bag of
saline and prepared for infusion. The IP connected the tubing to the injection port but did not use the IV
tubing regulator to ensure the right drops per minute was administered. Instead, the IP took his cell phone
out of his pocket and counted the number of drops infusing per minute by using his cell phone as a timer.
The IP stated, It should be 50 drops per minute . I was never trained on how to use this tubing. During
calculation of rate per minute; for 50 ml to infuse in one hour, the drops to infuse would be 8.3 drops per
minute.
During a concurrent interview and record review, on 4/19/21, at 11:24 a.m., with the Director of Nurses
(DON), Resident 32's Physician's Orders (PO's) dated 3/19/21, indicated the PICC Line dressing was to be
changed weekly. The PO did not indicate type of dressing for the PICC Line or instructions on the
procedure to change the dressing. The DON stated she needed to clarify the PO for the PICC Line dressing
change.
During an interview on 4/20/21 at 9:25 a.m., with the IP, the IP stated the facility had about eight (8) PICC
Lines in four (4) years. The IP stated, .We [RN's] are rusty . The IP stated the RN's should have had training
on PICC Line medication and care before admission of residents who needed this therapy.
During an interview and record review, on 4/20/21 at 11:23 a.m., with the Director of Staff Development
(DSD), the DSD confirmed the Licensed Nurse Competencies (Core abilities required for nursing
procedures) training were not done in 2019, 2020, or 2021 for the three RN's employed at the facility (DSD,
DON and MDS/RN). The DSD confirmed there were no Licensed Nurse Competencies done at orientation
for the IP, who began about three month ago. The DSD stated RN competencies were supposed to be done
at orientation and annually. The DSD stated she was responsible for RN competencies. The DSD stated
she did not know who was responsible for the DON competencies. The DSD stated she thought the
Administrator (ADM) would do the training for the DON, because she was the DON's boss.
During an interview on 4/20/21 at 11:28 a.m., with the DON and the ADM, the DON, .We should assess the
residents prior to admission to ensure we can provide care for them . I admit we are lacking on education .
we do not get residents with PICC line all the time. The DON stated skills competencies for licensed nurses
should be done annually.
During an interview on 4/20/21 at 11:52 a.m., with the ADM, the ADM stated the DSD was responsible for
ensuring the nursing competencies were done. The ADM stated the DSD was responsible for the DON's
competency training. The ADM stated the facility did not have a way to track the nursing competencies.
During a concurrent interview, and record review on 4/21/21 at 9:00 a.m., with the DON, the Licensed
Nurse Competencies for 2019, 2020, and 2021 were reviewed for the four RN's currently employed at the
facility. The DON confirmed there was no record of Licensed Nurse Competencies for the DON for 2019,
2020, or 2021. The DON confirmed there was no record of Licensed Nurse Competencies for the Minimum
Data Set Coordinator (MDSC) (MDS) (a standardized assessment and care planning tool), for 2020 or
2021. The DON confirmed there were no Licensed Nurse Competencies for the Director of Staff
Development (DSD) for 2019, 2020, or 2021. The DON confirmed the IP was hired about three months ago
and had no Licensed Nurse Competencies on file. The DON stated the Licensed Nurse Competencies
were supposed to be done annually, but were not. The DON stated the Licensed Nurse Competencies were
the responsibility of the DSD. The DON stated she would have to help the DSD get coordinated with a
tracking
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sierra View Homes
1155 E. Springfield Avenue
Reedley, CA 93654
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F 0694
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
plan for the nursing competencies. The DON stated the Licensed Nurse Competencies were important to
ensure the nurses were competent in patient care.
During a review of the facility policy and procedure titled, Nursing Services-Building Competency ongoing
Training and In-Services dated 2/20/20, indicated, .The purpose of this policy is to define and set up
expectations regarding a system to enhance the competency skills of the nursing department .This process
includes verification of education and competence Upon hire and then ongoing basis to substantiate
evidence of proficiency and skill for the quality of resident care .Including but not limited to ongoing
evaluation of competency, and education .[Name of facility] will follow clinical skills of competency and will
have at a minimum annual performance reviews .
During a review of the Guidelines for the Prevention of Intravascular Catheter-Related Infections, 2011
https://www.cdc.gov/infectioncontrol/pdf/guidelines/bsi-guidelines-H.pdf, dated October 2017, indicated, 1.
Use either sterile gauze or sterile, transparent, semipermeable dressing to cover the catheter site 2. If the
patient is diaphoretic (sweating heavily) or if the site is bleeding or oozing, use a gauze dressing until this is
resolved. 3. Replace catheter site dressing if the dressing becomes damp, loosened, or visibly soiled. 4. Do
not use topical antibiotic ointment or creams on insertion sites, except for dialysis catheters, because of
their potential to promote fungal infections and antimicrobial resistance. 5. Do not submerge the catheter or
catheter site in water. Showering should be permitted if precautions can be taken to reduce the likelihood of
introducing organisms into the catheter (e.g., if the catheter and connecting device are protected with an
impermeable cover during the shower). 6. Replace dressings used on short-term CVC sites every 2 days
for gauze dressings. 7. Replace dressings used on short-term CVC sites at least every 7 days for
transparent dressings, except in those pediatric patients in which the risk for dislodging the catheter may
outweigh the benefit of changing the dressing. 8. Replace transparent dressings used on tunneled or
implanted CVC sites no more than once per week (unless the dressing is soiled or loose), until the insertion
site has healed 14. Monitor the catheter sites visually when changing the dressing or by palpation through
an intact dressing on a regular basis, depending on the clinical situation of the individual patient. If patients
have tenderness at the insertion site, fever without obvious source, or other manifestations suggesting local
or bloodstream infection, the dressing should be removed to allow thorough examination of the site. 15.
Encourage patients to report any changes in their catheter site or any new discomfort to their provider.
During a review of the Journal of Infusion Nursing The Official Publication of the Infusion Nurses Society
Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice, dated January/February 2016, indicated, . Standard 1.1 The
Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice is applicable to any patient care setting in which vascular access
devices (VADs) [a sterile tube that provides access to your veins for the delivery of intravenous (in the vein)
medication such as a PICC (Peripherally inserted central catheter- external device placed in upper arm)
line] are placed and/or managed and where infusion therapies are administered. 1.2 Infusion therapy is
provided in accordance with laws, rules and regulations . federal and state regulatory and accrediting
bodies . 1.3 Infusion therapy practice is established in organizational policies, procedures, practice
guidelines, and/or standardized written protocols/orders . 3. SCOPE OF PRACTICE .Practice Criteria . D.
Nursing Personnel . 5. Registered Nurse (RN) a. Complete an organized educational program on infusion
therapy due to the lack and/or inconsistency of infusion therapy in basic nursing criteria . b. Do not accept
assignments and tasks when one . is inadequately prepared to perform the assignment or task . d.
Delegate tasks, activities, and components of care after determination of competency to perform the
specific task . f. Use critical thinking and nursing judgement to apply the Five Rights of Delegation . 4.
INFUSION TEAM . A. Assign vascular access device (VAD) . management
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sierra View Homes
1155 E. Springfield Avenue
Reedley, CA 93654
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F 0694
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
and surveillance only to individuals and or teams with infusion therapy education, training, and validated
competency . 5. COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT AND VALIDATION Standard . 5.2 The clinician is
responsible and accountable for attaining and maintaining competence with infusion therapy administration
. 5.3 Competency assessment and validation is performed initially and on an ongoing basis. 5.4
Competency validation is documented in accordance with organizational policy . C. Validate clinician
competency by documenting the knowledge, skills, behaviors, and ability to perform the assigned job. 1.
Validate initial competency before providing patient care . when the scope of practice changes, and with the
introduction of new procedures, equipment, or technology. 2. Validate continuing competency on an ongoing
periodic basis . 10. DOCUMENTATION IN THE MEDICAL RECORD Standard 10.1 Clinicians document
their initial and ongoing assessments . 10.2 Documentation contains accurate, complete, chronological, and
objective information in the patient's medical record regarding the patient's infusion therapy and vascular
access with the clinician's name, licensure or credential to practice, date, and time. 10.3 Documentation is
legible, timely, accessible to authorized personnel, and efficiently retrievable. 10.4 Documentation reflects
the continuity, quality, and safety of care . Practice Criteria A. Documentation includes . 1. Patient .
responses to therapy, interventions, and education. 2. Specific site preparation, infection prevention, and
safety precautions taken, using a standardized tool for documenting . 3. The type, length, and gauge/size of
the vascular access device (VAD) inserted . date and time inserted . 6. peripherally inserted central
catheters (PICCs): a. External catheter length and length of catheter inserted. b. Arm circumference: before
insertion of a PICC and when clinically indicated to assess the presence of edema [swelling] and possible
deep vein thrombosis [DVT-blood clot] . 7. Condition of site, dressing, type of catheter stabilization, dressing
change, site care, patient report of discomfort or any pain with each regular assessment of the access site,
and patient report of changes related to the VAD or access site. 9. condition of the . access site prior to and
after infusion therapy. 10. Results of VAD functionality assessment including patency, absence of signs and
symptoms of complications, lack of resistance when flushing, and presence of a blood return upon
aspiration. 41. VASCULAR ACCESS DEVICE (VAD) ASSESSMENT, CARE AND DRESSING CHANGES .
H. Perform dressing changes . 1. Change transparent semipermeable membrane (TSM) dressings at least
every 5 to 7 days and gauze dressing at least every 2 days . 4. Change the dressing . if dressing becomes
loose/dislodges .
During a review of the APIC POSITION PAPER: SAFE INJECTION, INFUSION, AND MEDICATION VIAL
PRACTICES IN HEALTH CARE (2016) dated January 2016, indicated, Disinfect catheter hubs, needleless
connectors, and injection ports before accessing. Use either an antiseptic containing port protector
cap37-41 or vigorously apply mechanical friction with chlorhexidine/alcohol,42-43 sterile 70% isopropyl
alcohol,44-47 or other approved disinfectant swab. Change disinfecting port protectors as directed per
manufacturer's recommendations. Follow institutional policy when using the wiping method to disinfect
catheter hubs, needleless connectors, and injection ports. Published studies, guidelines and organizations
vary (from 3 to 15 seconds) on the amount of time to disinfect when using the wiping method.22,42,48-53
Some of these studies were product and /or device specific therefore results may not be able to be
extrapolated to other types of devices. Allow adequate dry time (unless directed otherwise by
manufacturer's instructions) before entry .
During a review of the Peripherally Inserted Central line Catheter(PICC) Dressing Change undated ,
indicated, .A transparent dressing on a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) is changed every
7-10 days and/or if it is damp, visibly soiled, loosened or if redness/drainage is noted at the site. The
preferred dressing to use on a PICC site is the Tegaderm CHG (Trademark) dressing, unless a skin
reaction to the dressing occurs. To determine appropriate dressing and exit site care to use if skin reaction
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sierra View Homes
1155 E. Springfield Avenue
Reedley, CA 93654
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Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
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occurs, refer to Management of Dressing Related Dermatitis algorithm. The use of a securement device is
recommended to ensure secure stabilization of a PICC. The Tegaderm (Trademark) CHG dressing is
considered a securement device. If not using the Tegaderm (Trademark) CHG dressing, a Statlock
(Trademark) device must be used to secure the catheter. If a gauze dressing is used or if gauze is placed
under a transparent dressing and obscures the exit site, the dressing must be changed every 48-72 hours,
or more often if it becomes damp/soiled/loose. Aseptic technique is an essential component of all central
vascular catheter access procedures to reduce the risk of catheter related blood stream infection. PICC exit
sites are visually examined when changing the dressing and by palpation through an intact dressing every
shift. For outpatients, sites are examined at each visit. If patients have tenderness at the insertion site, fever
without obvious source, or other manifestations suggesting local or bloodstream infection, the dressing is to
be removed to allow thorough examination of the site. Tegaderm CHG (Trademark) dressings are not
appropriate for use in patients younger than 2 months of age. For changing the dressing on a cuffed PICC,
follow procedure for dressing change of cuffed central venous catheter.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders,
at each required visit.
Based on interview and record review the facility failed to obtain medical doctors (MD) signatures for
Advance Directive (a written statement of a person's wishes regarding medical treatment, to ensure those
wishes are carried out should the person be unable to communicate them to a doctor) orders for two of two
residents (Resident 16 and Resident 19).
This failure had the potential for both residents to not have their wishes on the Advance Directives followed
which could cause undue stress and harm to the residents.
Findings:
During a review of Resident (Res) 19's Advance Directives order, dated 11/9/20, the doctor's signature was
missing, the spot where the doctor would sign was flagged with a yellow sticker tab with red letters and an
arrow indicating where to sign.
During a review of Res 16's Advance Directives order, dated 1/22/21, the MD signature was missing.
During an interview on 4/13/21, at 10:58 a.m., with the Medical Records Custodian (MRC), the MRC
stated, It is a group effort t to follow up on unsigned orders. The MRC stated it was her responsibility to
ensure medical records for new admissions are completed.
During a concurrent interview and record review, on 4/13/21, at 2:47 p.m., with the Director of Staff
Development (DSD), the Advance Directive order for Res 16 and Res 19 were reviewed. The DSD verified
the Advance Directive for Resident 16 and Resident 19 were not signed by the MD in the hard chart. The
DSD stated the expectation is the unsigned MD order is to be faxed, called, and repeated until order is
signed. The order should be followed up by staff nurses that are working within 24 hours (of obtaining the
order). The DSD stated it was the DSD's responsibility to conduct audits and verify all MD orders are
followed up on and signed.
During a concurrent interview and record review, on 4/19/21, at 11:26 a.m., with the DSD, the policy
Following up on Physicians Orders, dated 3/24/17, was reviewed. The policy indicated, . the nurse receiving
the order is to carry out the order. The DSD stated the nurse that receives the order is to carry out the order
and Medical Records is to audit new order for completion. The DSD stated the nurse who received the
order should put the orders in the area designated for unsigned orders, next to the patient's food
refrigerator in the nurse's station. The DSD stated, They should not have been incomplete because it is the
Advance Directive, it could delay end of life care and not honor the patient's wishes.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
056279
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/21/2021
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sierra View Homes
1155 E. Springfield Avenue
Reedley, CA 93654
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0726
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Many
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way
that maximizes each resident's well being.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the Registered Nurses (RN) obtained the
competencies and skill sets necessary to provide nursing and related services to meet the residents' needs
safely when four (4) of four Registered Nurses (RN) had not done the required annual competency
training/testing, which included: IV (intravenous, in to the vein) Antibiotic Administration, PICC (peripherally
inserted central catheter, direct line into vein for medication administration)Line Dressing Change.
This failure affected one of 43 sampled residents, (Resident 32), who required PICC line medication
administration and care, and had the potential to affect all residents when their nursing needs were not met
according to their plan of care.
Findings:
During an interview and record review, on 04/14/21, at 4:01 p.m., with the Infection Preventionist (IP) the IP
stated Resident 32's PICC line dressing was not changed on 4/12/21 as scheduled. The IP stated the PICC
line dressing was due to be changed every Monday but was missed on 4/12/21. The IP stated he had not
called the doctor to let him know the dressing was not changed. The IP confirmed the PICC line did not
have a cap [to protect it from bacterial infection]. The IP stated the facility did not cap PICC lines. The IP
stated he had not put the PICC line dressing change on the Medication Administration Record (MAR)
because he did not know how. The IP stated he documented the PICC line dressing change in the nursing
notes. The IP was unable to provide a PICC Line dressing change nursing note since Resident 32's
admission on [DATE]. The IP stated he did not measure the PICC line during dressing changes [to check
for migration]. The IP stated he used a black permanent marker on the skin near the PICC line insertion site
to measure the catheter line. The IP stated the pen did not need to be sterile. The IP stated he had always
done it that way. When asked what standard of practice the IP followed for PICC line dressing changes, the
IP stated he followed the instructions on the dressing packaging. A review of the PICC line dressing
package provided by the IP indicated, Latex Free Dressing Change Kit. The Dressing kit did not have
instructions for changing a PICC line dressing.
During a review of Residents 32's Medication Record, dated 4/14/21, the Medication Record indicated,
.3/28/21 Rocephin IVPB (IV medication to be hung via mediation pump and saline bag) 2g
(grams)=50mL(milliliters, units of measurement) daily until 5/19/21 cervical abscess (a swollen area within
body tissue located in the spine) .QD6A (daily at 6am) .
During a concurrent interview and record review, on 4/19/21, at 11:24 a.m., with the Director of Nurses
(DON), Resident 32's Physician's Orders (PO's) dated 3/19/21, indicated the PICC line dressing was to be
changed weekly. The PO did not indicate type of dressing for the PICC line or instructions on the procedure
to change the dressing. The DON stated she needed to clarify the PO for the PICC line dressing change.
During an interview on 4/20/21 at 9:25 a.m., with the IP, the IP stated the facility had about eight residents
with (8) PICC lines in four (4) years. The IP stated, .We [RN's] are rusty . The IP stated the RN's should
have had training on PICC Line medication and care before admission of residents who needed this
therapy.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
056279
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/21/2021
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sierra View Homes
1155 E. Springfield Avenue
Reedley, CA 93654
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0726
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Many
During an interview and record review, on 4/20/21 at 11:23 a.m., with the Director of Staff Development
(DSD), the DSD confirmed the Licensed Nurse Competencies (Core abilities required for nursing
procedures) training were not done in 2019, 2020, or 2021 for the three RN's employed at the facility. The
DSD confirmed there were no Licensed Nurse Competencies done at orientation for the IP, who began
about three month ago. The DSD stated RN competencies were supposed to be done at orientation and
annually. The DSD stated she was responsible for RN competencies. The DSD stated she did not know who
was responsible for the competencies of the DON. The DSD stated she thought the Administrator (ADM)
would do the training for the DON.
During an interview on 4/20/21 at 11:52 a.m., with the ADM, the ADM stated the DSD was responsible for
ensuring the nursing competencies were done. The ADM stated the DSD was responsible for the DON's
competency training. The ADM stated the facility did not have a way to track the nursing competencies.
During a concurrent interview, and record review on 4/21/21 at 9:00 a.m., with the DON, the Licensed
Nurse Competencies for 2019, 2020, and 2021 were reviewed for the four RN's currently employed at the
facility. The DON confirmed there was no record of Licensed Nurse Competencies for the DON for 2019,
2020, or 2021. The DON confirmed there was no record of Licensed Nurse Competencies for the Minimum
Data Set Coordinator (MDSC) (MDS) (a standardized assessment and care planning tool), for 2020 or
2021. The DON confirmed there were no Licensed Nurse Competencies for the DSD for 2019, 2020, or
2021. The DON confirmed the Infection Preventionist (IP) was hired about three months ago and had no
Licensed Nurse Competencies on file. The DON stated the Licensed Nurse Competencies were supposed
to be done annually, but were not. The DON stated the Licensed Nurse Competencies were the
responsibility of the DSD. The DON stated she would have to help the DSD get coordinated with a tracking
plan for the nursing competencies. The DON stated the Licensed Nurse Competencies were important to
ensure the nurses were competent in patient care.
During a review of the facility policy and procedure titled, Nursing Services-Building Competency ongoing
Training and In-Services dated 2/20/20, indicated, .The purpose of this policy is to define and set up
expectations regarding a system to enhance the competency skills of the nursing department .This process
includes verification of education and competence Upon hire and then ongoing basis to substantiate
evidence of proficiency and skill for the quality of resident care .Including but not limited to ongoing
evaluation of competency, and education .[Name of facility] will follow clinical skills of competency and will
have at a minimum annual performance reviews .
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
056279
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/21/2021
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sierra View Homes
1155 E. Springfield Avenue
Reedley, CA 93654
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0727
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on
a full time basis.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review, the facility failed to meet the minimum requirement of a Registered Nurse (RN)
on duty for eight (8) consecutive hours per day, seven (7) days a week when an RN was not on duty eight
consecutive hours per day for twelve (12) of forty eight (48) sampled days .
This failure had the potential for Resident 32 PICC (peripherally inserted central catheter) (direct line into
vein for medication administration) line assessment and care on the p.m.'s, nights, or weekends which may
have resulted in a change of condition not recognized and treated in a timely manner, and had the potential
for residents not to receive services required to be provided by an RN.
Findings:
During a concurrent interview and record review, on 4/16/21 at 6:51 a.m., with the Infection Preventionist
(IP), the IP stated Resident 32 was admitted on [DATE] with the PICC line for IV antibiotics. The IP stated
the PICC Line was cared for in the morning by the DON and the IP. Resident 32's Physician's Order (PO)
for the PICC line dated 3/19/21 indicated the PICC line was to be assessed every shift. The IP stated the
facility had eight hour shifts. The IP stated the PICC Line had not been assessed on the p.m., or night shift
by the facility's RN's.
During a concurrent interview and record review, on 4/16/21 at 1:57 p.m., with the Administrative Assistant
(ADMA), the facility's Time Card Reports, for the four (4) RN's did not indicate there was an RN to perform
Resident 32's PICC Line assessment and care on the weekends, p.m.'s or night shift for eight consecutive
hours seven days a week. The Time Card Report for the Director of Staff Development (DSD), dated
3/1/21-4/17/21 indicated the DSD had not worked any evenings or weekends for this time period. The Time
Card Report for the Minimum Data Set Coordinator (MDSC) (MDS, a standardized assessment and care
planning tool), dated 3/1/21-4/17/21 indicated the MDSC had not worked any evenings or weekends for this
time period. The Time Card Reports for the IP dated 3/1/21-4/17/21 indicated the IP had not worked any
evening shifts, and had worked one weekend day on 4/3/21 for eight hours. The Time Card Report for the
Director of Nursing (DON), dated 3/1/21-4/17/21 indicated the DON had worked the early mornings from
3:00 a.m., until 8:00 a.m., on Saturdays and Sundays, but had not worked the evening shift for this period.
The ADMA confirmed the facility had not provided an RN for eight (8) hours a day, seven (7) days a week.
The ADMA stated she was unaware of the requirement for RN hours and would have to talk to the DON.
During a concurrent interview and record review, on 4/16/21 at 2:45 p.m., with the Administrator (ADM), the
RN Time Card Reports for 3/21 and 4/21 were reviewed. The ADM stated the DON was responsible for
scheduling the RN hours. The ADM stated the facility did not have a policy for RN hours. The ADM stated
she was not aware of the requirement for RN hours to be eight (8) consecutive hours a day, seven (7) days
a week. The ADM confirmed the facility did not have a waiver for RN hours. The ADM confirmed there was
not an RN available every shift to assess and provide care for Resident 32's PICC Line. The ADM stated, I
guess I will have to fix that.
During a concurrent interview, and record review, on 4/16/21 at 3:21 p.m., with the DSD, The DSD's Time
Card Reports for 3/21 and 4/21 were reviewed. The DSD confirmed she had not worked on weekends in
3/21 or 4/21. The DSD stated it was very rare she worked on the weekends. The DSD stated she was not
sure if the other RN's worked on the weekends. The DSD stated the facility should have had an RN
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
056279
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/21/2021
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sierra View Homes
1155 E. Springfield Avenue
Reedley, CA 93654
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0727
for eight (8) hours on the weekends.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure titled, Nursing Hours, dated 4/20/21, the policy
indicated, .[Name of Facility] will abide by the latest state staffing regulations .There are times when an RN
scope of practice is required for patient care. RN hours can be utilized by the DSD, IP and MDS Director
and DON. An RN is scheduled each day for coverage .
Residents Affected - Some
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(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
056279
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/21/2021
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sierra View Homes
1155 E. Springfield Avenue
Reedley, CA 93654
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0761
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted
professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately
locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure drugs and biological's (a substance
such as vaccines or drugs derived from a living organism used for treatment) were stored in accordance
with accepted professional standards of practice when:
1. The medications for two of 43 sampled residents (Resident 295 and 296) were found in the medication
room after being discharged from the facility and one medication was found without a resident identifier
label.
2. Medication cart 1 stored medication tablets inside a clear plastic container outside of their original
packaging with no resident or medication identification.
The facility demonstrated a system (a coordinated body methods) of storing and labeling medications in an
unsafe manner and did not follow acceptable professional standards for storing medications which place
the residents at risk of receiving the wrong medications, which could cause medication adverse reactions.
Findings:
1. During a concurrent observation and interview, on 4/12/21, at 9:44 a.m., with Licensed Nurse (LN) 3,
Resident 295's Levalbuterol Tartrate (a pressurized metered-dose inhaler medication treatment for
bronchospasm - airway contraction), Resident 296's 2 bottles of Droxidopa (medication use to treat
symptoms of low blood pressure), and one Albuterol Sulfate (a medication use to treat asthma- a condition
in which a person's airway become inflamed, narrow and swell) without a Resident identifier label were
found in the medication room. LN 3 stated the medications should have been disposed right away.
During a record review of Resident 295's Record of admission (a one page summary of important
information of a patient), dated 11/24/19, the Record of Admission, indicated Resident 295 was discharge
on [DATE].
During a record review of Resident 296's Record of Admission, dated 11/12/20, the Record of Admission,
indicated Resident 296 was discharge on [DATE].
During an interview on 4/12/21, at 3:38 p.m., with the Director of Nursing (DON), the DON stated the
medication tablets outside of their original packaging were stored inside the clear plastic container was
probably around a hundred medications. The DON stated the medications should have been disposed by
the license nurses at the end of each shift. The DON stated unlabeled medications and medications from
discharge residents should not be stored in the medication room for resident safety.
During an interview on 4/13/21, at 4:06 p.m., with the Pharmasist (Pharm), the Pharm stated medications
for discharged residents should be removed right away from the medication room on the day of discharge
or as soon as possible. The medications stored in the medication cart removed from their original
packaging should be disposed in a timely manner. The Pharm stated license nurse should keep
medications organized to prevent medication errors. The Pharm stated we have to follow policy and
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
056279
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/21/2021
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sierra View Homes
1155 E. Springfield Avenue
Reedley, CA 93654
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0761
procedures for resident safety.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P), Disposal of Medications, dated 12/8, the P&P
indicated, Discontinued medications and /or medications left in the nursing care center after a resident's
discharge, which do not qualify for return to the pharmacy, are identified and removed from current
medication supply in a timely manner for disposition .The director of nursing and the consultant pharmacist
will monitor for compliance with federal and state laws and regulations in handling of medications .
Residents Affected - Few
2. During a concurrent observation and interview, on 4/12/21, at 10:30 a.m., with LN 3, LN 3 opened the
medication cart 1, and stored in medication cart 1 was a clear plastic container with a blue lid containing
medication tablets outside of their original packaging. LN 3 stated the medication tablets stored in the
container were medications which residents refused, spit out or medication that had fallen on the floor. LN 3
stated she did not know how long the medication had been inside the medication cart. LN 3 stated the
medication stored in the clear plastic container should have been disposed at the end of each shift.
During an interview on 4/12/21, at 3:38 p.m., with the DON, the DON stated the medication tablets outside
of their original packaging were stored inside the clear plastic container were probably around a hundred
medication tablets. The DON stated the medications should have been disposed by the license nurses at
the end of each shift. The DON stated unlabeled medications and medications from discharge residents
should not be stored in the medication room. The DON stated this practice is for resident safety.
During an interview on 4/13/21, at 4:06 p.m., with the Pharm, The Pharm stated medications for discharge
residents should be removed right away from the medication room on the day of discharge or as soon as
possible. The medications stored in the medication cart removed from the original packaging should be
disposed in a timely manner. The Pharm stated license nurses should keep medication organized to
prevent medication errors. The Pharm stated we have to follow policy and procedures for resident safety.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P), Disposal of Medications, dated 12/8, the P&P
indicated, Discontinued medications and /or medications left in the nursing care center after a resident's
discharge, which do not qualify for return to the pharmacy, are identified and removed from current
medication supply in a timely manner for disposition .The director of nursing and the consultant pharmacist
will monitor for compliance with federal and state laws and regulations in handling of medications .
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
056279
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/21/2021
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sierra View Homes
1155 E. Springfield Avenue
Reedley, CA 93654
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0812
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve
food in accordance with professional standards.
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure food was stored in
accordance with professional standards for food services when there were missing breakfast and dinner
temperature logs on 4/11/21.
These failures had the potential to result in serving food with unsafe food temperatures that could lead to
growth of microorganisms to the residents eating in the facility.
Findings:
During a walking tour on 4/12/21, at 8:52 a.m., of the kitchen, the temperature logs for 4/11/21 were
observed. The breakfast temperature had a missing temperatures for the baked salsa omelet, hash browns
and sliced apples. Dinner temperatures on 4/12/21 for the honey dew salad was also missing.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 4/12/21, at 9:05 a.m., with Dietary Supervisor (DS), the
DS verified the missing temperatures for breakfast and dinner. The DS stated the cook was to take the
temperatures of the food items served and document the temperatures on the log. The DS stated the
temperature of the foods should not have been left blank. The DS stated temperatures are required to be
taken of all the foods served to prevent growth of microorganisms. The DS stated serving food within the
safe temperature prevents unsafe food being served to residents.
During a concurrent interview and record review, on 4/12/21, at 9:45 a.m., with the Cook, The USDA Safe
Minimum Cooking Temperatures Chart, dated 4/19/20, indicated the safe minimum temperature for poultry
and casseroles is 165 degrees Fahrenheit (a measurement of temperature), and cut fruit can stay at room
temperature for one hour and then must be kept chilled at 90 degrees Fahrenheit. The cook stated she had
been busy and missed documenting the temperature. The cook stated the importance of documenting the
temperature is to make sure the food is at the correct temperature and to prevent residents from getting
sick.
Review of facility document titled, Sierra View Homes Retirement Community Production Sheet, dated
4/11/21, the document indicated, .Baked salsa omelet 1 slice .Beg Temp: [blank], End temp [blank]. Hash
Browns .Beg Temp [blank], End Temp [blank]. Spiced Apples .Beg Temp [blank], End Temp [blank]. Chicken
Schnitzel .Beg Temp [blank], End Temp [blank] .Honeydew Salad .Beg temp [blank], End Temp [blank].
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AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
056279
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/21/2021
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sierra View Homes
1155 E. Springfield Avenue
Reedley, CA 93654
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(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0835
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
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 provide consistent Administrative oversight for
the well-being of each resident in the facility when:
Residents Affected - Some
1. The facility did not ensure during the admission process, nursing staff were trained and competent to
provide needs and services to one of sixteen sampled residents (Resident 32), when Resident 32 required
PICC (peripherally inserted central catheter) (direct line into vein for medication administration) line care,
and the nursing staff were not trained.
This failure had the potential to result in life threatening infections or complications related to IV
(intravenous) therapy due to untrained staff.
2. The facility did not develop and implement an effective system for policies and procedures to be current,
reviewed annually, contain professional references, and approved by the Quality Assurance and
Assessment (QAA) committee.
This failure resulted in the facility's policies and procedures to not be created, updated, and maintained for
the wellbeing of forty-three (43) residents.
Findings:
1. During a concurrent observation, interview, and record review on 4/14/21 at 4:01 p.m., with the Infection
Preventionist (IP), the IP stated Resident 32 was admitted [DATE] with a PICC line for administration of
antibiotic medication. The IP stated he used the instructions on the PICC line dressing change package as
a professional reference. The IP brought the PICC line dressing package for review of the directions. The
PICC line dressing change package indicated, Latex Free Dressing Change Kit. The PICC line dressing
change package did not have dressing change procedure instructions. The IP confirmed the facility did not
use line protector caps on PICC lines to prevent contamination. The IP stated he did not measure the PICC
line catheter [to monitor catheter displacement] with the dressing change. The IP stated he used a black,
unsterile (, permanent marker to mark the resident's skin next to the catheter insertion site. The IP was
unable to provide a professional reference used to change a PICC line dressing for Resident 32. The IP
stated the facility did not have a policy on PICC line care.
During an interview on 4/20/21 at 9:25 a.m., with the IP, the IP stated the facility had about eight (8) PICC
lines in four (4) years. The IP stated, We [RN's] are rusty . The IP stated the RN's should have had training
on PICC line medication and care before Resident 32 was admitted .
During a review of Resident 32's admission record, Resident Information (document with resident
demographic and medical diagnosis) undated, indicated Resident 32 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]
with diagnosis which included osteomyelitis(infection in the bone) with vertebra (bones of the spine) and
extra [NAME] and subdural abscess (swelling with pus on the spine).
During a review of Resident 32's Physician Orders, dated 3/28/21, the Physician Order indicated,
.Rocephin dose to given through May 19-2019 .
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sierra View Homes
1155 E. Springfield Avenue
Reedley, CA 93654
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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F 0835
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
During a review of Residents 32's Medication Record, dated 4/14/21, the Medication Record indicated,
.3/28/21 Rocephin IVPB (IV medication to be hung via mediation pump and saline bag) 2g
(grams)=50mL(milliliters, units of measurement) daily until 5/19/21 cervical abscess (a swollen area within
body tissue located in the spine) .QD6A (daily at 6am) .
During a review of Resident 32's Minimum Data Set (MDS- a resident assessment tool used to identify
resident cognitive and physical functional level) assessment dated [DATE] indicated Resident 32's Brief
Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) assessment score of 13 (0-15 scale [0-6 severe cognitive deficit, 7-12
moderate cognitive deficit, 13-15 no cognitive deficit]) indicating Resident 32 had no cognitive deficits, and
had intact memory and judgement.
During an interview, on 4/20/21 at 11:40 a.m., with the Director of Nursing (DON), the DON stated the
admitting nurse develops and implements the care plan for new admissions. The DON confirmed there was
no care plan for Resident 32's PICC line care. The DON stated there should have been a care plan for
Resident 32's PICC line care and dressing change, but there was not. The DON stated the plan of care
should have been in place before Resident 32 was admitted . The DON stated the QAA would need to
develop a new admission process that would include the Director of Staff Development (DSD) training
nurses on any procedures required for the new admissions.
During a review of the undated facility document titled, SKILLED admission CHECKLIST, the document
listed thirty three items to be completed for admission. The SKILLED admission CHECKLIST did not
indicate the facility would have appropriate competency training for nursing staff on resident's required
procedures and a care plan prior to admission.
2. During an interview on 4/12/21 at 3:57 p.m., with the DON, the DON stated the IP and the DSD had
planned the reopening of the dining rooms for the residents. The DON stated she was unable to find a plan
or policy and procedure for reopening communal dining.
During a concurrent interview and record review, on 4/14/21 at 3:10 p.m., with the Administrator (ADM), the
ADM stated the facility did not have a policy on development and implementation of facility policies, but she
would look for something. The ADM stated, I could create a policy if I you want me to. When asked about
QAA policies and procedures, she stated she would look for them. The ADM stated she had only been an
ADM for one year. The ADM returned and had brought a policy and procedure titled, PATIENT CARE
POLICY/QUALITY ASSURANCE COMMITTEE. The ADM confirmed the PATIENT CARE
POLICY/QUALITY ASSURANCE COMMITTEE policy was undated. The ADM stated, The facility's policies
were all over the place, and they were scrambling to find them. The ADM stated the facility needed to have
all the policies in one place so the staff could find them. The ADM stated she was aware of the situation
[problems] with the facility's policies since last year.
During a review of the policies and procedures provided by the facility, the policy titled Confidentiality was
dated 8/12/2009, and had no revision date. The policy titled, Physical and Chemical Restraints and Devices
was undated. The Policy titled, Sanitation of Equipment was dated 9/26/2012 and had no revision date. The
Policy titled. Cleaning and Disinfecting of portable Equipment had no date, and included oxygen tubing. The
Cleaning and Disinfecting of portable Equipment policy did not indicate oxygen and nebulizer tubing were
to be dated. The policy titled, Brushes and Combs, Cleaning had no date. The policy titled, Antibiotic
Stewardship was dated 10/18/2016 and had no revision date. The Policy titled, Food Preparation was dated
2018 and had no revision date. The policy titled, Antipsychotic Medication was dated 6/29/15, and had no
revision date. The policy titled, Cleaning the Ice Machine was dated 10/31/13. The policy titled, (QAPI)
Quality Assessment and Performance
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sierra View Homes
1155 E. Springfield Avenue
Reedley, CA 93654
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F 0835
Implementation was dated 5/8/13, and had no revision date.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
During an interview, on 4/15/21 at 10:24 a.m., with the Director of Social Services/Restorative Nurse
Assistant (SS/RNA), the SS/RNA stated the facility had returned to communal dining about a month ago.
The SS/RNA stated the IP and DSD had planned the reopening of the dining rooms at the facility. The
SS/RNA stated the communal dining plan was not in writing. The SS/RNA stated she could not find a policy
and procedure for communal dining that addressed the safety and dignity of the residents. The SS/RNA
stated the staff were given verbal instructions on how to serve meals in the dining rooms by the DSD. The
SS/RNA stated the staff were confused on what to do and the IP and DSD had not gone into details on
opening the communal dining after a year of closure.
Residents Affected - Some
During a concurrent interview and record review, on 4/15/21 at 5:20 p.m., with the DON, the facility's binder
titled, Nursing Procedure Guidance had a document titled, PICC Line Daily Charting undated, was
reviewed. The DON stated the document was outdated and incorrect. The DON confirmed the Nursing
Procedure Guidance binder was at the nursing station and available for use by the nursing staff. The DON
stated she did not know why the outdated binder was at the nurse's station.
During an interview, on 4/16/21 at 3:21 p.m., with the DSD, the DSD stated the facility's policy and
procedures were antiquated (old, outdated). The DSD stated the facility needed to work on the policies.
During a concurrent interview and record review, on 4/21/21 at 2:09 p.m., the QAA Committee meeting
notes for the past year and the policy and procedure binder were reviewed with the ADM. The ADM stated
QAA members included the ADM, DON, DSD, IP, SS/RNA, Activities Director (AD), Dietary Director (DD),
Medical Director (MD), Pharmacist, Registered Dietician (RD), and a Board Member. The ADM stated the
QAA committee was responsible for the development and implementation of facility policies and
procedures. The ADM stated the QAA committee met quarterly. A review of the facility's policy and
procedure binder indicated the policies and procedures were last reviewed and signed by the committee
members 7/23/2019. The ADM stated the QAA committee should have reviewed the facility's policies and
procedures annually. The ADM confirmed the ADM and DON wrote policies as needed. The ADM stated
writing policies on the go was not something they normally did. The ADM confirmed the information on the
policies written by ADM, DON, IP may have been incomplete or incorrect. The ADM stated, Moving forward,
we will correct things [policies produced without QAA approval]. The ADM stated, I was aware the facility's
policies needed a lot of work since last year, but had not gotten to it yet.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure titled, (QAPI) Quality Assessment and Performance
Implementation dated 5/8/13, no revision date, indicated, [Name of facility] will continue to identify the root
cause of problems identified and adjust, redefine, monitor and evaluate implementations for quality care
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sierra View Homes
1155 E. Springfield Avenue
Reedley, CA 93654
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F 0839
Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
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 ensure the Rehabilitative Nursing Assistant (RNA) Director
worked within her scope of practice when the RNA Director assessed and evaluated six of seven newly
admitted sampled resident's (Residents' 7, 19, 22, 32, and 141) limitations, mobility and function without
professional qualification.
Residents Affected - Few
This failure had the potential for Resident 7, 19, 22, 32, and 141 to be placed at risk for potential injury due
to the RNA Director not having the professional qualification to assess and evaluate resident's limitations,
mobility and function.
Findings:
During a concurrent observation and interview with Resident 141, Resident 141 was sitting up in her
wheelchair next to her bed leaning forward. Resident 141 stated she was admitted in the facility few days
ago (4/8/21). Resident stated she did not remember working with a Physical Therapist (PT) or Occupational
Therapist (OT) and exercising to get stronger. Resident 141 stated it was one a Certified Nursing Assistant
(CNA) who was performing exercises with her.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 4/14/21, at 9:21 a.m., with Licensed Nurse (LN) 1, LN 1
stated Resident 141 was admitted on [DATE]. LN 1 stated Resident 141 did not have an order for PT or OT
but has an order for RNA program. LN 1 stated PT and OT did not screen Resident 141 to determine what
exercises would benefit Resident 141. LN 1 stated the RNA Director evaluated the Resident 141 and
decided what exercises were appropriate for Resident 141. LN 1 stated not all new admit residents have
orders for PT or OT. LN 1 stated newly admitted residents with no order for PT or OT worked with RNA and
RNA does the evaluation on residents. LN 1 stated she was not sure who told RNA to assess and evaluate
residents on their function and mobility.
During an interview on 4/17/21, at 7:25 a.m., with CNA 5, CNA 5 stated she worked as a RNA working with
residents with their exercises every morning and afternoon. CNA 5 stated she was not trained by OT or PT
but she was trained by RNA. CNA 5 stated she was trained by watching the RNA do RNA program
exercises. CNA 5 stated RNA assessment and evaluation are part of RNA duties simply by watching what
residents can do. CNA 5 stated PT and OT trained RNAs' when residents were ordered specific RNA
program exercises. CNA 5 stated she was qualified to perform assessment and evaluation of residents
because she was trained by the RNA Director.
During an interview on 4/19/21, at 7:09 a.m. with CNA 2, CNA 2 stated he worked as a RNA providing
exercises to residents. CNA 2 stated he was trained by RNA Director to perform exercises with residents.
CNA 2 stated he did not have a written guide on what exercises are followed. CNA 2 stated the guide is in
his head and not sure if he was following everything he was supposed to be doing with residents. CNA 2
stated he did not know if RNAs' was supposed to perform assessment and evaluation of resident's mobility
and function.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 4/20/21, at 8:46 a.m., with the RNA Director, the RNA
Director stated she assessed and evaluated newly admitted residents for RNA program if there was no
orders for OT or PT. The RNA Director stated she used the facility form titled, Sierra View Homes
Restorative Nursing Program to assess and evaluate residents. The RNA Director reviewed assessment
and evaluation for Resident 32 dated 3/27/21, and Resident 22 dated 3/13/21. RNA director stated
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sierra View Homes
1155 E. Springfield Avenue
Reedley, CA 93654
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F 0839
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
she is unable to find the assessment and evaluation of Resident 17, 19 and 141. RNA director stated she
performed the assessments and evaluations of new admissions if PT and OT were not ordered. The RNA
Director stated the RNA program follows the same exercises for all residents. The RNA Director reviewed
facility documents titled, Policy and Procedure Restorative Nursing and Restorative Policy, undated. RNA
Director stated, Nurses should be assessing and evaluating residents, RNA Directors have no qualification
to assess and evaluate residents. The RNA Director stated she trained new CNAs' to do RNA program
exercises but did not have a written guide she was following. RNA Director reviewed the document titled,
Job Description for RNA, RNA director stated, It is not in my job description to assess and evaluate
residents.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 4/21/21, at 8:29 a.m., with Director of Nursing (DON),
the DON stated RNA assessed and evaluate new residents if there was no order for therapy. DON reviewed
facility's document titled Policy and Procedure Restorative Nursing and Restorative Policy, DON stated the
licensed nurse should have assessed resident's mobility and function. DON stated the RNA is not qualified
to assess and evaluate residents mobility, limitation and function.
During a interview on 4/21/21, at 9:47 a.m., with Director of Rehabilitation (DOR), The DOR stated RNA
program was developed by therapy at discharge. The DOR stated RNA program is done at the end of
therapy. DOR stated nurse should be assessing and evaluating residents function. DOR stated the RNA
should not be assessing or evaluating residents function and mobility because they are CNA's and they do
not have the qualification to assess or evaluate residents.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Policy and Procedure Restorative Nursing
[undated], the P&P indicated, .Screening of new residents: Upon admission, the Registered Nurse will
screen the resident for appropriate recommendations of therapy. All residents with fractures, ORIF,
hip/knee/shoulder replacements, frequent falls, dysphagia, aphasia will be recommended to be screened
and evaluated with treatment as deemed necessary by the Physical Therapist/Occupational Therapist.
Following of therapy an RNA program established for each resident by the appropriate therapist and order
from the primary care physician. New residents not requiring advanced therapy services and long-term care
residents are evaluated, and an appropriate RNA program established .
During a review of the facility's document titled, Job Description, dated 7/12/16, the Job description
indicated, .1. Under the direction of the Director of Nursing and the Charge Nurse performs nursing in the
areas of range of motion, ambulation and application of splints and use of assistive devices. Assists the
physical, occupational and speech therapists to carry out doctor ordered plans of care .
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sierra View Homes
1155 E. Springfield Avenue
Reedley, CA 93654
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F 0880
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain an effective infection
prevention and control program when:
Residents Affected - Some
1. Two of three sampled licensed nurses, Licensed Nursed (LN) 3 and LN 4 did not follow the bleach
germicidal wipes dwell time (the appropriate amount of time that a disinfectant must remain on a surface
being cleaned to kill germs, viruses, and bacteria) to disinfect the glucometer for 11 of 43 sampled
Residents (Resident 8, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 26, 29, 31, 34, and 37).
This failure had the potential to expose Residents 8, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 26, 19, 31, 34, and 37 to blood
borne infections due to the reoccurring blood glucose testing with the use of glucometer machines
2. Four of four pill cutters were found in the medication cart 1 and 2 unlabeled without residents identifiers
and with unidentifed white residue.
This failure had the potiential for cross contamination (the process by which bacteria and other
micorogranisms are tranfered from one substance to another) of unclean and unidentified pill cutter.
3. The facility's ice machine dispenser in founder's dining room was not cleaned and disinfected according
to the manufacturers guidelines.
This failure had the potential for gastrointestinal diseases such as diarrhea [loose watery stools] for 22 of
22 residents (Residents 2, 6, 7, 8, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 32, 37, 38 and 39).
4. Resident 141's nasal cannula oxygen tubing (device used to deliver supplemental oxygen) and humidifier
(to hydrate the air flow and make oxygen therapy more comfortable) were undated.
This failure had the potential to expose Resident 141 to healthcare-associated infections.
Findings:
1. During a concurrent medication administration observation and interview, on 4/12/21, at 11:17 a.m., with
LN 3, LN 3 used the glucometer to measure Resident 34's blood sugar level and disinfected the glucometer
with a bleach germicidal wipe after use. LVN 3 stated the dwell time for the bleach germicidal wipes was
one minute. The bleach germicidal wipes container label indicated three minutes dwell time.
During a review of Resident 34's Physician Order, dated 9/24/20, the Physician Order indicated BSFS
[finger stick blood sugar] QID 6 [every 6 hours] AC [before meals] and HS [at bedtime].
During an interview on 4/14/21, at 12:30 p.m., with the Director of Nursing (DON), the DON stated the
glucometer does not need to be disinfected after each use because each residents had their own individual
glucometer.
During an interview on 4/14/21, at 1 p.m., with the Director of Staff Development (DSD), the DSD stated the
glucometer does not need to be disinfected after each use because each residents had their
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sierra View Homes
1155 E. Springfield Avenue
Reedley, CA 93654
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0880
own individual glucometer.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
During an interview on 4/14/21, at 2:28 p.m., with LN 1, LN 1 stated the glucometer does not need to be
disinfected after each use because each residents had their own individual glucometer.
Residents Affected - Some
During a concurrent observation, interview, and record review, on 4/19/21, at 4:46 p.m., with LN 4, LN 4
disinfected the glucometer with the bleach germicidal wipes and let the glucometer air dry. LN 4 stated she
did not know what a dwell time was. LN 4 reviewed the bleach germicidal wipes which indicated a dwell
time of 3 minutes. LN 4 stated she has been a nurse in the facility for 10 years and she did not know what a
dwell time was.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Blood Sampling-Capillary (Finger Sticks),
dated 9/2014, the P&P indicated, The purpose of this procedure is to guide the safe handling of
capillary-blood sampling device to prevent transmission of bloodborne diseases to residents and
employees . Following the manufacturer's instructions, clean and disinfect reusable equipment, parts, and
/or devices after each use .
During a review of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Professional Reference titled, Blood Glucose
Meters dated 5/2017 (www.cdc.gov.injectionsafety/providers/blood-glucose-monitoring_faqs.html) indicated,
. Infectious agents, such as HBV, can be transmitted through indirect contact transmission, even in the
absence of visible blood [4]. Indirect contact transmission is defined as the transfer of an infectious agent
(e.g., HBV) from one patient to another through a contaminated intermediate object (e.g., blood glucose
meter) or person (e.g., healthcare personnel hands) . Indirect contact transmission can also occur even if
the patient never directly contacts the meter. Healthcare personnel hands can become contaminated with
blood at various points while performing assisted blood glucose monitoring including pricking the patient's
finger or handling the test strip. Blood can then be transferred to the meter when healthcare personnel
handle the meter to obtain the reading. If the meter is not cleaned and disinfected after use, the blood
remaining on the meter can be transferred to subsequent patients via healthcare personnel hands when
they handle the meter and then assist with finger stick procedures .The disinfection solvent you choose
must be effective against HIV, Hepatitis C, and Hepatitis B virus. Outbreak episodes have been largely due
to transmission of Hepatitis B and C viruses. However, of the two, Hepatitis B virus is the most difficult to
kill. Please note that 70% ethanol solutions are not effective against viral blood borne pathogens .
2. During a concurrent medication storage observation and interview, on 4/12/21, at 10:12 a.m., with LN 2,
LN 2 opened medication cart two, in medication cart two, one unlabeled pill cutter with white residue was
identifed. LN 2 stated the pill cutter should be labeled with resident's name. LN 2 stated the medication left
in the pill cutter had the potential to get mixed with other resident's medications and the potential for cross
contamination.
During a concurrent medication storage observation and interview, on 4/12/21, at 10:31 a.m., with LN 3, LN
3 opened medication cart one, in medication cart one, three unlabeled pill cutters with white residue
residue were identified.
During an interview on 4/14/21, at 3:40 p.m., with the DON, the DON stated she did not know the license
nurses were using pill cutter. The DON stated she was responsible for the nursing practice in the facility.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Infection Control, dated
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sierra View Homes
1155 E. Springfield Avenue
Reedley, CA 93654
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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F 0880
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
10/2018, the P&P indicated, . Prevent, detect, investigate and control infections in the facility. Maintain a
safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment for personnel, residents, visitors, and the general public .
Establish guidelines for the availability and accesibility of supplies and equipment necessary for standard
and Transmission-Based Precautions .
4. During an observation and interview on 4/12/21, at 11 a.m., with Resident 141, Resident 141 was
observed with an undated nasal cannula connected to an oxygen concentrator (device that concentrates
the oxygen from a gas supply) with a humidifier. Resident 141 stated she needed the oxygen to help with
her breathing. Resident 141 stated she did not remember when the tubings were last changed.
During an interview on 4/12/21, at 11:23 a.m., with Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 2, CNA 2 verified
Resident 141's nasal cannula and humidifier did not have a date. CNA 2 stated he did not know when the
nasal cannula tubing and humidifier were last changed. CNA 2 stated he did not know whether the tubing
should be labeled with date.
During an interview on 4/16/21, at 2:22 p.m., LN 1, LN 1 stated the oxygen tubings and humidifiers are
changed every week. LN 1 stated tubings and humidifiers are labeled with the date. LN 1 stated oxygen
tubing and humidifiers needed to labeled with the date to make sure the tubing and humidifier are clean.
The LN stated the tubing and the humidifier are dated to prevent infection because bacteria can grow in the
tubing putting the resident at risk for respiratory infection.
During a interview on 4/16/21, at 3:31 p.m., with the DSD, the DSD stated all oxygen tubings should be
labeled and changed every week. The DSD stated labeling oxygen tubing is important to ensure the oxygen
tubing are clean and replaced once a week to prevent respiratory infections.
During a interview and record review on 4/21/21, at 8:29 a.m., with the DON, the DON stated the oxygen
tubing and nebulizer should be replaced once a week and labeled. The DON reviewed the policy and
procedure titled, Labeling peripheral IV line, oxygen. concentrator, humidifier . The DON stated labeling with
the date is following the right procedure to prevent infection.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Labeling peripheral IV line, oxygen,
concentrator, humidifier, nebulizer, suction machine, and gastric tube feeding lines, dated 1/29/18, the P&P
indicated, .to implement appropriate labeling of tubing(s) with date and time tubing was changed .Oxygen,
concentrator, humidifier .are changed weekly when in use and as needed . Tubing is labeled with a black
sharpie permanent marker .
3. During a concurrent observation and interview on 4/12/21, at 12:42 p.m., with the Maintenance
Supervisor (MS), the MS stated the ice machine dispenser had gelatinous (having the consistency of jelly)
gray substance, black fuzzy spots on top of the brown particles that was stuck on the bottom of the tray and
the grill covering the drip tray drain was observed with yellowish particles attached to the grill wires. The MS
stated the ice machine was supposed to be checked and cleaned when it was in use to ensure infection
control was maintained.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 4/12/21, at 1:20 p.m., with the MS, the MS reviewed the
facility document titled, Food and Nutrition: Ice Machine Cleaning Log, undated, the MS stated according to
the cleaning log the last time the ice machine dispenser was cleaned last in March 2020 and he did not
think about checking and cleaning the ice machine dispenser. The MS stated, It just slipped my mind. The
MS stated it was his responsibility to make sure the ice machine dispenser was cleaned every month. The
Ice machine dispenser installation, operation, and maintenance manual
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
056279
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/21/2021
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sierra View Homes
1155 E. Springfield Avenue
Reedley, CA 93654
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(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
Residents Affected - Some
was reviewed and the MS stated, According to the manual, the ice machine has to be cleaned every month.
The MS stated he will make sure to schedule cleaning of the ice machine dispenser every month.
During a concurrent interview and review on 4/12/21, at 2:32 p.m., with Dietary Supervisor (DS), the DS
viewed photos taken of the ice machine dispenser drip tray in Founder's Dining Room. The DS described
substance as a brown and crusty material. The DS stated her expectation was to have the ice machine
dispenser including the drip tray cleaned on a monthly. The DS stated the monthly cleaning would prevent
residents and staff using the ice machine dispenser from getting sick.
During a interview on 4/12/21, at 3:50 p.m., with the DON, the DON stated the MS was responsible for
cleaning the ice machine dispenser in the founder's dining room and the ice machine in the kitchen.
During a review of the facility's Beverage/Ice Dispensers [brand name] Installation, Operation and
Maintenance Manual dated 2015, the manual indicated, .You are responsible for maintaining the dispenser
accordance with the instructions in this manual . All cleaning must meet your local health department
regulations. The following cleaning instructions are provided as a guide .
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
056279
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/21/2021
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sierra View Homes
1155 E. Springfield Avenue
Reedley, CA 93654
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0943
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Many
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to
report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to develop, implement and maintain an effective
training program for all staff, which included, at a minimum, training on abuse, neglect, exploitation, and
misappropriation of resident property when no staff training on these topics were done by the facility in
2020.
This failure had the potential to affect 43 residents and for abuse or neglect to go unrecognized and
unreported due to lack of staff training.
Findings:
During a concurrent interview and record review, on 4/20/21 at 1:41 p.m., with the Director of Staff
Development (DSD), ten employee files and the facility's training binder dated 2020 were reviewed for
abuse training. The DSD stated the lesson plans and sign in sheet for abuse training were kept in a training
binder. The facility's training binder dated 2020 indicated the last staff training on abuse prevention occurred
in July 2019. The DSD stated she did not keep a list of staff who missed abuse training. The DSD stated
she did not have a policy on staff training for abuse. The DSD stated she was not mandated to keep a list of
staff who miss abuse training. The DSD stated she tried to get as many staff as she could, but didn't keep
track. The DSD stated the facility did not keep a current record of abuse training in the employee file. The
DSD stated the facility only kept the abuse training at orientation in the employee file. The DSD stated the
facility had planned abuse training in July 2020, but it was canceled. The DSD stated she had changed to
the Infection Preventionist (IP) role July 2020 through March 2021. The DSD stated the Director of Nurses
(DON) had taken over as the DSD role in July 2020. The DSD stated she was sure the DON knew about
the missed abuse training in 2020. The DSD stated the abuse training was not rescheduled because she
was no longer in charge of staff training as of July 2020. The DSD stated it was important staff had abuse
training so they did not forget how to report abuse. The DSD stated that the lack of abuse training could put
residents at risk for abuse.
During a concurrent interview and record review, on 4/21/21 at 8:32 a.m., with the DON, the DON
confirmed the facility had not done the abuse training in 2020. The DON confirmed she was responsible for
the DSD position starting the third of July 2020 and the DSD moved into the IP position full time. The DON
stated the abuse training should have been made up. The DON acknowledged the facility's policy did not
include the frequency abuse training would be done. The DON stated the DSD needed to keep a log of staff
for abuse training completion. The DON stated she did not have an answer as to why the mandatory abuse
training was missed last year. The DON stated there should have been abuse prevention training last year
because it was mandatory training. The DON stated abuse training was important to keep the staff aware of
types of abuse and recognize abuse. The DON stated all staff at the facility including the housekeepers,
kitchen staff, licensed staff, and maintenance staff should have been trained on abuse, but were not.
During a concurrent interview and record review, on 4/21/21 at 8:34 a.m., the facility's training binder and
the facility's policy and procedure on abuse were reviewed with the Administrator (ADM). The ADM stated
the facility will correct the policy and procedure on abuse training to include the requirement for annual
abuse training. The ADM stated the DSD was responsible for abuse training. The ADM stated the facility
should have had abuse training annually, but did not. The ADM stated she was unaware the abuse training
was not done after it was originally cancelled. The ADM the abuse
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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
056279
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/21/2021
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sierra View Homes
1155 E. Springfield Avenue
Reedley, CA 93654
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 0943
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Many
training should have been rescheduled. The ADM stated the abuse training was important to keep the
staff's mind refreshed on abuse so they know the different types of abuse and how to report it.
During an interview, on 4/21/21 at 10:17 a.m., with LN (Licensed Nurse) 1, LN 1 stated the abuse training
was supposed to be annual but did not happen in 2020. The LN stated it was important to have abuse
training so staff are aware of the kinds of abuse and how to report it.
During an interview, on 4/21/21 at 10:26 a.m., with Certified Nurisng Assistant(CNA) 13, CNA 13 stated no
abuse training was done in 2020. CNA 13 stated it was important for staff have abuse training every year
because they may forget or be new.
During an interview, on 4/21/21 at 10:51 a.m., with the Head Chef (HC), the HC stated abuse training was
supposed to be every year. The HC validated there was no abuse training done in 2020. The HC stated,
People forget and wouldn't know how to look for signs of abuse and do the reporting.
During an interview, on 4/21/21 at 11:20 a.m., with LN 2, LN 2 stated, We have to make up missed abuse
training. It is [the DSD] responsibility to make sure we all get our abuse training.
During an interview, on 4/21/21 at 11:32 a.m., with Laundry Personnel (LP), the LP stated, .We need abuse
training because we work with residents that are fragile and need a lot of care. We have to take care of
them .
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure titled, Adult/Elder Abuse dated 11/8/2012, the policy
indicated, .The basic responsibility of every employee shall be to ensure the safety and well-being of each
resident .All residents shall have the right to be free from verbal, sexual, physical, mental, or financial
abuse, corporal punishment, isolation .Employees will be trained through orientation and on-going
educational session about .What constitutes abuse, neglect, an misappropriation of resident property
.Identify, correct, and intervene in situations in which abuse, neglect is more likely to occur .
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