F 0582
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
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 eligible residents were provided with Skilled Nursing
Facility (SNF) Advance Beneficiary Notice of Non-coverage (ABN) (a notice a provider gives after receiving
services based on Medicare, Federal funded program that covers skilled nursing facility) in writing for one
of three sampled residents (Resident 6).
Residents Affected - Few
This deficient practice failed to provide Resident 6 with timely notice of non-coverage and an opportunity to
appeal the denial of Medicare part A benefits.
Findings:
During a clinical record review for Resident 6, the Facesheet (a document which includes admission dates,
contact details and a brief medical history) indicated Resident 6 was admitted on [DATE].
During a clinical record review for Resident 6, the start date for her Medicare part A stay was 8/22/18. The
last covered day for Medicare benefits was on 10/2/19. The Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage (NOMNC)
letter was signed on 10/1/19 by Resident 6.
During a concurrent interview and record review with the business office manager (BOM) and the business
office assistant (BOA), on 3/13/19, at 11:07 a.m., the BOA stated the facility did not issue notice of last
covered day (NOMNC) to Resident 6 or RP in a timely manner. The BOA stated she usually gave the
NOMNC letter three to four days before the last covered day. The BOM reviewed the NOMNC and stated
the letter given to Resident 6 provided one day of notice and not three days. The BOA stated she spoke to
Resident 6's sister about the last covered day, but did not document the conversation regarding the last
covered day. The BOA stated the NOMNC should have been given three days before the last covered day
of Medicare benefits. The BOA stated she should have issued the NOMNC on 9/28/18 and it was not.
During a review of the facility document titled, MEDICARE DENIAL QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 2017
dated 1/17, indicated, .When to Deliver the NOMNC .The NOMNC must be delivered at least two calendar
days before Medicare covered services end or the second to the last day of service if care is not being
provided daily .
Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other
safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the
date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date
these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation.
LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER
REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
TITLE
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Hanford Post Acute
1007 West Lacey Blvd
Hanford, CA 93230
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F 0656
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and
actions that can be measured.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to develop and implement a person centered
care plan for one of six sampled residents (Resident 67) when there was no care plan to address Resident
67's refusal to accept laboratory blood draws ordered by the physician.
This failure placed Resident 67 at risk of not receiving appropriate, consistent, and individualized care
interventions to ensure his well-being.
Findings:
During an observation on 3/12/19, at 8:30 a.m., in the resident's room, Resident 67 was lying in bed on his
back asleep.
During a review of the clinical record for Resident 67, the admission Record (document containing
resident's personal information) dated 3/14/19, indicated Resident 67 was readmitted to the facility on
[DATE].
During a concurrent interview and record review with Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) 8, on 3/13/19, at
2:32 p.m., LVN 8 reviewed Resident 67's Medication Review Report, dated 3/14/19, and stated Resident 67
physician gave orders on 11/27/18 for monthly lab draw for CBC (complete blood count) (a test that
measures the cells that make up blood) and CMP (comprehensive metabolic panel) (a panel of tests that
gives a healthcare provider important information about the current status of a person's metabolism). LVN 8
stated Resident 67's physician also gave orders for Hgb (hemoglobin) A1C test (blood test used to measure
the average level of glucose (sugar) in the blood over a period of three months) to be drawn every three
months.
During an interview with LVN 8, on 3/13/19, at 2:48 p.m., she stated Resident 67 refused his laboratory
monthly blood tests since September 2018. LVN 8 stated there were no laboratory test results to review.
During a concurrent interview and clinical record review with the Director of Nursing (DON), on 3/13/19, at
3:14 p.m., she stated Resident 67 refused all laboratory blood tests ordered by the physician. The DON
reviewed the care plan and stated a care plan problem and interventions were not developed for Resident
67's refusal of laboratory blood tests. The DON stated the nurses should have developed a care plan.
The facility policy and procedure titled, Care Plans, Comprehensive Person-Centered, dated 12/16,
indicated, .The comprehensive, person-centered care plan will .g. incorporate identified problem areas .j.
Reflect the resident's expressed wishes regarding care and treatment goals .13 .care plans are revised as
information about the residents and the residents' condition change .
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Hanford Post Acute
1007 West Lacey Blvd
Hanford, CA 93230
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0684
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, record review, the facility failed to provide services to attain or maintain the highest
practical well-being for one of six sampled residents (Resident 67) when the facility failed to notify the
physician of Resident 67's refusal of laboratory blood tests.
Residents Affected - Few
This failure had the potential risk of Resident 67 not receiving the appropriate care and possible adverse
side effects to medications requiring routine laboratory monitoring.
Findings:
During on observation on 3/12/19, at 8:30 a.m., in the resident's room, Resident 67 was lying in bed on his
back asleep.
During a review of the clinical record for Resident 67, the admission Record, (document containing
resident's personal information) indicated Resident 67 was readmitted to the facility on [DATE].
During a concurrent interview and record review with Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) 8, on 3/13/19, at
2:32 p.m., she reviewed Resident 67's Medication Review Report, dated 3/14/19, and stated Resident 67
had a physician's order dated 11/27/18 for CBC (complete blood count) (a test that measures the cells that
make up blood) and CMP (comprehensive metabolic panel) (a panel of tests that gives a healthcare
provider important information about the current status of a person's metabolism) monthly, and a HB
(hemoglobin) A1C test (blood test used to measure the average level of glucose (sugar) in the blood over a
period of three months) every three months. LVN 8 verified Resident 67 had a physician order dated
3/12/19 for CBC and CMP for one time. LVN 8 reviewed the clinical record and was unable to find
documentation of the monthly lab results.
During an interview with LVN 8, on 3/13/19, at 2:48 p.m., she stated Resident 67 refused his laboratory
blood tests since September 2018 (past six months).
During a concurrent interview and clinical record review with the Director of Nursing (DON), on 3/14/19, at
2:27 p.m., she stated Resident 67 was refusing laboratory blood tests. The DON reviewed the clinical
record and was unable to find documentation the physician was notified of Resident 67's refusal of
laboratory blood tests for the past six months. The DON stated the facility expectation was for the nurses to
notify Resident 67's physician of blood test refusals and that did not occur.
The facility policy and procedure titled, Change in Resident's Condition or Status dated 5/17, indicated, .1.
the nurse will notify the resident's Attending Physician or physician on call when there has been a(an) .f.
refusal of treatment or medications two or more consecutive times) .
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
056288
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
03/18/2019
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Hanford Post Acute
1007 West Lacey Blvd
Hanford, CA 93230
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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 - Some
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.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow their Storage of Medication
and Labeling of Medication Containers policy and procedure when three of three insulin solution pens
(medication used to treat high blood sugar) were found expired and one vial of tuberculin solution (a protein
derivative to test for tuberculosis, a bacterial infection affecting the lungs) was found with no expiration date
in the medication storage room refrigerator.
These failures had the potential to place Resident 55, 74 and 30 at risk of receiving expired insulin which
could lead to ineffective control of blood sugar and place residents at risk of receiving expired tuberculin
solution and have adverse reactions from the expired medication.
Findings:
1. During a concurrent observation and interview with Registered Nurse (RN) 1, on 3/13/19, at 2:45 p.m.,
the [NAME] Wing medication cart had insulin Basaglar injection flex pen (insulin with injection device)
labeled with an open date of 2/9/19 and expiration date of 3/11/19. RN 1 stated the insulin had expired two
days prior.
During a concurrent observation and interview with Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) 9, on 3/13/19, at 3:50
p.m., the medication room refrigerator on the [NAME] Wing nurses' station had a vial of tuberculin solution
with an opened date of 2/7/19. The vial of tuberculin solution was not labeled with an expiration date. LVN 9
stated, It [Tuberculin solution] is good for 30 days once it is opened. This medication expired on 3/8/19. LVN
9 stated the facility had not admitted new residents after 3/6/19 and that was the reason the expired vial of
tuberculin solution had been missed. LVN 9 stated, It [tuberculin solution] could have been given to
residents when it was already expired and would have had inaccurate result.
During a concurrent interview and record review with LVN 12, on 3/14/19, at 8:20 a.m., she stated insulin
pens had to be labeled with the date opened and the expiration date. LVN 12 stated, Expired medications
could be given to residents if the insulin pens were not labeled with expiration dates.
During an interview with LVN 9, on 3/14/19, at 8:55 a.m., she stated, When a new medication like an insulin
is brought out of the refrigerator, the licensed nurse had to label the medication with the date opened and
the expiration date.
During an interview with the Director of Staff Development (DSD), on 3/14/19, at 9:40 a.m., the DSD stated
insulin pens had to be labeled with the date it was opened and the expired date. DSD stated, It (expired
insulin) could be given to residents past the expiration date and create a problem.
During a concurrent medication cart observation and interview with RN 1, on 3/18/19, at 10 a.m., she
stated I don't check the expiration dates of the insulin pens in the cart. I trust the nurses are labeling with
the correct dates. RN 1 checked the insulin medication pens in the medication cart and noticed an insulin
pen labeled Basaglar Inj [injection] . The insulin pen was labeled with a hand written open date of 3/14/19
and discard date of 4/12/19. RN 1 stated the medication was for Resident 55. The pharmacy label
indicated, .Discard 28 days after opened. RN 1 stated the expiration date on the label was wrong. RN 1
stated the discard date should have been 4/11/19.
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056288
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
03/18/2019
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Hanford Post Acute
1007 West Lacey Blvd
Hanford, CA 93230
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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 - Some
During a concurrent medication cart observation and interview with LVN 8, on 3/18/19, at 10:05 a.m., LVN 8
stated she did not check the insulin medication in her cart to verify expiration dates. LVN 8 checked the
insulin pens in the medication cart and noticed an insulin pen labeled Lantus [long acting medication used
to treat high blood sugar] . with hand written open date of 3/11/19 and discard date 4/10/19. LVN 8 stated
the insulin medication was for Resident 74. The pharmacy label indicated, .Discard 28 days after opened.
LVN 8 stated the expiration date on the label was wrong.
During a concurrent medication cart observation and interview with LVN 11 on 3/18/19, at 10:25 a.m., LVN
11 stated I did not check the insulin pens in my medication cart to verify the expiration dates. LVN 11 8
checked the insulin pens in the medication cart and noticed an insulin pen labeled Tresiba [long acting
medication used to treat high blood sugar] . with hand written open date of 3/14/19 and discard date
4/10/19. LVN 11 stated the medication was for Resident 30. The pharmacy label indicated, Discard 56 days
after opened. The cart contained an insulin medication labeled Novolin R [medication used to treat high
blood sugar] . with hand written open date label of 3/5/19 and discard date 4/1/19. LVN 11 stated the
medication was for Resident 30. LVN 11 stated, We follow the facility policy of 28 days. LN 11 stated if the
pharmacy label was followed then the discard dates were wrong.
During an interview with the Director of Nursing (DON), on 3/18/19, at 10:20 a.m., the DON stated the
facility did not have a policy for insulin vial or pens. The DON stated the facility followed the pharmacy label
indications (28 days) for expiration dates.
The facility pharmacy policy and procedure titled Medication ordering and receiving from pharmacy dated
2015, indicated Procedures . B. Each prescription medication label includes . 8) Expiration date of the
effectiveness of the medication dispensed .
The facility policy and procedure titled Storage of Medication dated April 2007, indicated .4. The facility shall
not use discontinued, outdated, or deteriorated drugs or biologicals .
The facility policy and procedure titled Labeling of Medication Containers dated April 2007, indicated .3 .h.
The expiration date when applicable .
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
056288
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
03/18/2019
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Hanford Post Acute
1007 West Lacey Blvd
Hanford, CA 93230
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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
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 prepare, distribute, and serve food
in accordance with professional standards for food service safety when:
Residents Affected - Some
1. Dietary staff (DS) 1 failed to have a hair net covering which completely covered all hair while in the
kitchen.
2. Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) 3 touched the inside rim of a resident's cup while distributing a food tray.
These failures had the potential to contaminate residents food and spread infection.
Findings:
1. During a concurrent observation and interview with DS 1, on 3/13/19, at 8:55 a.m., in the kitchen, DS 1
had on a hair net which covered her hair bun and left approximately four inches of hair showing on all sides
while working in the kitchen. DS 1 stated the facility did not have hair nets large enough to cover all her hair.
DS 1 stated not having a hair net that covered all of her hair could lead to hair falling into residents' food
and contaminating the food.
During a concurrent observation and interview with the Certified Dietary Manager (CDM), on 3/13/19, at
8:55 a.m., in the kitchen, CDM confirmed DS 1 did not have on a hair net which covered all of her hair.
CDM stated the facility did have larger hair nets. CDM provided DS 1 with a larger hair net and showed her
where they were kept. CDM stated per facility policy, all hair must be covered by hair net.
The facility food service policy and procedure titled Sanitation and Infection Control dated 2012, indicated,
.A hair net and/or head covering which completely covers all hair should be worn during meal preparation
and service .
2. During a concurrent dining observation and interview with CNA 3, on 3/12/19, at 12:31 p.m., CNA 3
touched the inside rim of a resident's cup with bare hands, poured milk into the cup, then gave the cup to
the resident. CNA 3 admitted that she should have worn gloves or not touched the rim of the cup and could
have spread infection.
Food Code 2017 indicated, .Preventing Contamination by Employees .3-301.11 Preventing Contamination
from Hands .FOOD EMPLOYEES may not contact exposed, READY-TO-EAT FOOD with their bare hands
and shall use suitable UTENSILS such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing
EQUIPMENT .
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
056288
B. Wing
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
03/18/2019
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Hanford Post Acute
1007 West Lacey Blvd
Hanford, CA 93230
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0838
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Many
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for
residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and
emergencies.
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to create a facility assessment specific to the need
of facility population and location as part of the required facility assessment, when the facility assessment
did not include the required water management program.
This practice failed to establish an individualized facility assessment to meet the requirement for a water
management program.
Findings:
During an interview with the Maintenance Supervisor (MS), on 3/14/19, at 2 p.m., he stated the facility did
not have a water management program in place. The MS stated he only checked the water temperature
daily and emergency water supplies monthly for presence of minerals. MS stated he did not test for
Legionella (disease is a severe, often lethal, form of pneumonia [lung inflammation caused by bacterial, in
which the lung air sacs fill with pus], caused by the bacterium Legionella pneumophila found in both potable
and non-potable water systems [showers, sinks and water fountains]). The MS stated, I do not have an
emergency plan in placed if a water test comes out positive [for Legionella]. The MS stated, we [the facility]
have one water fountain in the outdoor courtyard. The MS stated he was unaware if the water fountain was
tested for waterborne bacteria.
During an interview with the Administrator in training (AIT), on 3/14/19 at 3 p.m., AIT stated he was not sure
if a water management program was part of the facility assessment. The AIT stated If it is not in the facility
assessment binder, then it was not done. The AIT stated he was not aware of the AFL (all facilities letter)
18-39 regarding Reducing Legionella Risks in Health Care Facility Water System.
The facility policy and procedure titled, [Facility name] Facility Assessment dated 1/22/19, indicated
.Services waste management, hazardous waste management, telephone, HVAC, dental, barber/beauty,
pharmacy . The facility assessment did not have information regarding the facility's need for a water
management program.
The facility policy and procedure titled, Facility Assessment dated 7/17, indicated, .3 .includes detailed
review of the resident population . 4 .detailed review of the resources available to meet the needs of the
resident population .
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
056288
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
03/18/2019
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Hanford Post Acute
1007 West Lacey Blvd
Hanford, CA 93230
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0842
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in
accordance with accepted professional standards.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide accurate documentation for
one of one sampled residents (Resident 74) when Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) continued to
document hearing aids being used after the hearing aids were reported missing.
This failure had the potential to delay the replacement of Resident 74's lost hearing aids and potential risk
of Resident 74 to experience isolation and depression from not being able to adequately hear.
Findings:
During a concurrent observation and interview with Family Member (FM) 1, on 3/12/19, at 9:06 a.m., in
Resident 74's room, FM 1 stated the facility had lost Resident 74's hearing aids. Resident 74 was observed
sitting in her wheel chair without her hearing aids.
During a concurrent interview and record review with the Social Service Director (SSD), on 03/14/19, at
10:39 a.m., in the SSD office, she stated Resident 74's hearing aids went missing on 2/8/19. The SSD
stated Resident 74 had an audiology appointment on 2/25/19 and a follow-up appointment was scheduled
for 3/25/19 for new hearing aids. A document review of Resident 74's Report of Lost Property dated 2/8/19,
indicated, Left and right hearing aids last seen on 2/7/19 AM.
During a review of the clinical record for Resident 74, the Medication Administration Records (MAR) dated
February 2019 and March 2019, indicated seven nurses (LVN 2, LVN 3, LVN 4, LVN 5, LVN 6, LVN 7, and
LVN 8) documented they had either put the hearing aids in and made sure they were functioning or took
hearing aids out and put them away 44 times on the MAR from 2/9/19 through 3/15/19.
During a concurrent interview and record review with LVN 2, on 3/15/19, at 9:59 a.m., on the [NAME] Hall,
LVN 2 stated she was unaware Resident 74 did not have hearing aids and did not know who was
responsible for documenting hearing aids in on the MAR. LVN 2 reviewed the MAR and stated licensed
nurses were responsible for documenting hearing aids accurately. LVN 2 stated she documented Resident
74's hearing aids were put in on 3/2/19, 3/4/19, and 3/5/19, and that was incorrect. LVN 2 stated she should
have documented in the MAR notes that the hearing aids were missing.
During a concurrent interview and record review with LVN 1, on 3/15/19, at 10:08 a.m., on the [NAME] Hall,
LVN 1 stated Resident 74 was missing hearing aids in the morning on 2/9/19. LVN 1 informed the SSD and
documented on the MAR notes unable to locate hearing aids.
During a concurrent interview and record review with LVN 3, on 3/15/19, at 10:16 a.m., on the East Hall,
LVN 3 stated she was aware Resident 74's hearing aids had been missing for a while. LVN 3 validated she
documented that the hearing aids were in on 3/3/19. LVN 3 stated she did not know why she documented
the hearing aids were in.
During a concurrent interview and record review with the Director of Nursing (DON), on 3/15/19, at 10:44
a.m., in the DON's office, the DON reviewed the MAR for February 2019 and March 2019 and confirmed
that LVNs inaccurately documented Resident 74's hearing aids being put in in the AM shift and returned in
the PM shift, 44 times. The DON confirmed Resident 74's hearing aids had been missing since 2/9/19.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
056288
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
03/18/2019
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Hanford Post Acute
1007 West Lacey Blvd
Hanford, CA 93230
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F 0842
The facility policy and procedure titled Charting and Documentation dated July 2017, indicated,
.Documentation in the medical record will be objective, complete, and accurate .
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to follow their Policy and Procedure on infectious
diseases when they failed to have an infection control program that was effective in identification of
infections and communicable diseases when:
Residents Affected - Many
1. Twenty of 51 sampled residents (Resident 6, 16, 18, 21, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 50, 64, 67, 74, 282, 283, 287,
288, 289, 290, 291) received Tamiflu (an antiviral medication) prophylactically (preventive use) following
one resident exhibiting symptoms of influenza (a highly contagious viral infection of the respiratory
passages causing fever, severe aching) (flu) without documented surveillance and tracking.
This resulted in the inadequate surveillance of 20 residents for flu like symptoms.
2. Nine of 9 sampled residents (Resident 18, 26, 31, 50, 286, 287, 288, 289 and 290) required
hospitalization in a ten-day period for metapneumovirus (hMPV) (a respiratory virus that caused an upper
respiratory infection and affected the nose, throat, and airways); there was no adequate survellance or
tracking for infections.
For Resident 286 and 289, this failure resulted in hospitalization with intubation (tube inserted through the
nose or mouth into the trachea to help a person breathe) for respiratory failure and subsequent
complications which led to their deaths. For Resident 18 and 31, this failure resulted in hospitalization for
respiratory complications which subsequently lead to their deaths. For Resident 26, 50, 287, 288 and 290,
this failure resulted in hospitalization for respiratory complications.
3. A facility water management plan was not created or implemented to reduce the risk of Legionella (a
waterborne bacteria) and or other waterborne bacteria.
This failure resulted in the facility not having a water management program which potentially exposed the
vulnerable residents of the facility to Legionella and other harmful waterborne bacteria.
Findings:
1. During an observation of Resident 64, on [DATE] at 8:07 a.m., Resident 64 was lying in bed and did not
engage in conversation.
During a review of the clinical record for Resident 64, the Nurses note dated [DATE], at 9:48 a.m.,
indicated, New order from [Medical Director] (MD) Tamiflu Capsule 75 mg [milligram, unit of measurement]
.Give 1 capsule by mouth one time a day for Prophylaxis for 5 days .
During a concurrent interview and record review of Resident 64's Nursing notes dated [DATE], with the
assistant director of nursing (ADON), on [DATE], at 3:31 p.m., she stated there were residents who
experienced flu like symptoms (fever, chills, muscle aches, cough, congestion, runny nose, headaches, and
fatigue) in the facility in [DATE]. The ADON stated she could not recall which residents had flu like
symptoms. The ADON stated the symptoms were suspected to be related to the flu, without laboratory
confirmation. The ADON stated the medical director was notified regarding the residents who had flu like
symptoms. The ADON stated the medical director ordered for all of the residents in the facility to receive
Tamiflu prophylactically for five days. The ADON stated all the residents in
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the facility received Tamiflu on [DATE].
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
During a concurrent interview and facility document review of the infection control surveillance logs with the
Director of Staff Development (DSD), on [DATE], at 3:47 p.m., she stated she was the infection control
nurse. The DSD stated she did not have an infection control surveillance program to track residents with
symptoms of influenza and was not aware of residents affected with flu like symptoms in [DATE]. The DSD
stated she did not know if there were residents tested for influenza during the suspected outbreak. The
DSD stated 86 residents received Tamiflu without any documented tracking of symptoms prior to and during
the Tamiflu administration.
Residents Affected - Many
During a review of the clinical record for Resident 64, the Nursing note dated [DATE], indicated, Resident
received Tamiflu capsule 75 mg today. Resident tolerated well, no adverse reaction noted. The nursing
notes did not reflect if Resident 64 experienced flu related symptoms prior to the start of the Tamiflu.
During a concurrent interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) and facility document review the Physician
Orders dated [DATE], indicated Resident's 6, 16, 18, 21, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 50, 64, 67, 74, 282, 283, 287,
288, 289, 290 and 291 received Tamiflu 75 mg 1 capsule by mouth. The DON stated the Tamiflu was given
for 5 days to a total of 86 residents on [DATE].
During an interview with the DSD on [DATE], at 11:51 a.m., she stated, The [infection control for flu
symptoms] surveillance log was not done [in [DATE]] because it was just one resident [Resident 291] who
had symptoms [of influenza]. The DSD stated Tamiflu was given prophylactically for influenza. The DSD
stated she was the infection control nurse. The DSD stated she did not complete the infection control
surveillance, collect data or trend identification of residents who experienced coughs, fever, chills, body
aches or other related flu like symptoms. The DSD stated the infection control surveillance consisted of
listing residents who were on antibiotics for infections and the infection type. The DSD stated the
information regarding the residents placed on antibiotics was collected after the antibiotic was ordered and
did not have any type of monitoring prior to the initiation of antibiotic treatment. The DSD stated the
infection control committee consisted of herself and the DON. The DSD stated a report of the number of
residents placed on antibiotics and a report of the types of infections was presented on a quarterly basis to
the quality assurance process improvement committee. The DSD stated she was not working on any
current projects involving infection control.
During a review of the clinical record for Resident 291, the Nursing notes dated [DATE] through [DATE] did
not reflect monitoring of Resident 291's productive (expelling mucus) cough.
During a review of the clinical record for Resident 291, the Nursing notes dated [DATE], indicated, Resident
also on alert charting (a monitor placed to address any fever, cough or changes in condition) for a drop in
her O2 sat (oxygen saturation) (level of oxygen carried by red blood cells through the arteries and delivered
to internal organs) to 77 (A normal oxygen level is 95 to 100 percent oxygen) contacted doctor and
obtained new order for (supplemental oxygen and chest x-ray) (photographic or digital image of the internal
composition of a body part) .Resident has an occasional productive cough.
During a review of the clinical record for Resident 291, the Nurses note dated [DATE], indicated, Received
chest x ray results from [DATE] findings stated right hilar infiltrate (lung infection), edema (water or fluid
collection), pneumonia .[doctor] made aware and notified and already ordered and administered the
following Rocephin (antibiotic) solution .1 gram (gm) (unit of measure) .inject
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1007 West Lacey Blvd
Hanford, CA 93230
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Residents Affected - Many
intramuscularly (injection into the muscle) one time only for pneumonia. Azithromycin tablet (antibiotic) 500
mg give 500 mg by mouth one time only for pneumonia. Azithromycin tablet 250 mg give 250 mg by mouth
one time per day for pneumonia for five days .
The facility policy and procedure titled, Infection Prevention and Control Program dated [DATE], indicated,
.The primary goal is to establish, maintain, and provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and
to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections .GOALS .2.
The facility performs an ongoing assessment to identify its risks for the acquisition and transmission of
infectious agents. 3. The facility uses an epidemiological approach that consist of surveillance, data
collection and trend identification. 4. The facility effectively implements infection prevention and control
processes .
The facility document titled, Job Description: Infection Control Nurse dated 9/18, indicated, .The primary
purpose of your job position is to plan, organize, develop, coordinate, and direct our infection control
program .Essential Duties .Participate in surveys of possible carriers among residents and personnel, and
in tracking possible sources of infection within the facility .Report all reportable diseases to the county and
state health departments .
2. During an interview with the DSD, on [DATE], at 3:51 p.m., she stated there were five to six residents
who were hospitalized from [DATE] through [DATE], and tested positive for hMPV in the hospital. The DSD
stated she did not know who were the residents hospitalized . The DSD stated she had not tracked any
symptoms of influenza or respiratory infections prior to the notification from the local county health
department (LCHD) on [DATE]. The DSD stated the DON had the information regarding the residents who
tested positive for hMPV. The DSD stated the monitoring of influenza symptoms began on [DATE] one day
after the notification to the facility about the hMPV outbreak.
During an interview with the DON, on [DATE], at 4:21 p.m., she stated the following residents tested
positive for hMPV: Resident 287, Resident 26, Resident 290, Resident 289, and Resident 288. The DON
stated the facility began to track and monitor residents with respiratory symptoms and elevated
temperatures on [DATE], after being notified of the outbreak by the LCHD. The DON stated she did not
know she had to notify the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Licensing and Certification
(L&C) of the outbreak.
During a concurrent interview and record review of Resident 287's Nursing notes with the DON, on [DATE],
at 8:11 a.m., the DON stated Resident 287 was transferred to the General Acute Care Hospital (GACH) on
[DATE] for shortness of breath (SOB) and rhonchi (continuous low pitched, rattling lung sounds that often
resemble snoring). The DON stated Resident 287 complained of a sore throat after her return from the
hospital on [DATE]. The DON stated there was no surveillance tracking implemented on [DATE] of residents
in the facility exhibiting sore throats. The DON stated there was no surveillance tracking implemented on
[DATE] of residents in the facility exhibiting shortness of breath or rhonchi.
During a concurrent interview and record review of Resident 26's Nursing notes with the DON and the
DSD, on [DATE], at 8:32 a.m., the DSD stated Resident 26 was sent to the hospital on [DATE], for an
intermittent productive cough. The DON stated Resident 26 had SOB on [DATE]. The physician's assistant
ordered a nebulizer treatment (aerosol medication inhaled to make breathing easier) and chest x-ray the
same day which was not effective. The DON stated Resident 26 had not returned to the facility since her
transfer to the GACH on [DATE]. The DON stated there was no infection surveillance to track additional
residents for cough symptoms on [DATE]. The DON stated she did not believe the
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Many
residents [Resident 18, 26, 31, 50, 286, 287, 288, 289 and 290] were hospitalized for infections but instead
were due to complications of their chronic health conditions. The DON did not identify a possible pattern to
the resident's symptoms in order to address an infection control problem. The DON stated Resident 26,
290, 288, 287, 286, 31, 289, 50, and 18's care plans identified chronic health conditions of CHF (congestive
heart failure) and renal failure (failure of the kidneys) contributed to their hospitalization rather than acute
infections.
During a concurrent interview and record review of Resident 290's Nursing notes with the DON and the
DSD, on [DATE], at 8:45 a.m., the DSD stated Resident 290 was transferred to the GACH on [DATE], and
readmitted to the facility on [DATE]. The DSD reviewed Resident 290's nursing progress notes dated
[DATE], and stated Resident 290 complained of congestion on [DATE] and was transferred to the GACH
due to labored breathing. The DON stated there was no surveillance to track residents in the facility who
experienced chest congestion on [DATE].
During a concurrent interview and record review of Resident 289's Nursing notes with the DON, on [DATE],
at 8:56 a.m., she stated Resident 289 experienced intermittent coughing episodes on [DATE]. The DON
stated Resident 289 was transferred to the GACH on [DATE] and had not returned to the facility. The DON
stated there was no cough prior to Resident 289's transfer to the GACH. The DON stated there was no
surveillance to track residents in the facility who experienced a cough on [DATE].
During a concurrent interview and record review of Resident 288's Nursing notes with the DON on [DATE],
at 9:22 a.m., she stated Resident 288 was transferred to the GACH on [DATE] for altered mental status,
cough and tachycardia (elevated heart rate above 60 beats per minute). The DON stated Resident 288 was
readmitted to the facility on [DATE]. The DON stated there was no surveillance to track residents in the
facility who experienced altered mental status, cough and tachycardia on [DATE].
During a concurrent interview and facility document review of the infection control surveillance for February
or [DATE], with the DSD, on [DATE], at 10:18 a.m., she stated she did not start surveillance nor monitor
residents with flu like and respiratory symptoms in the facility until after the notification from the LCHD was
made [Residents 18, 26, 31, 50, 286, 287, 288, 289 and 290]. The DSD stated the public health nurse
instructed the facility to initiate a facility wide surveillance of residents who experienced cough or fever on
[DATE]. The DSD stated the surveillance and monitoring started on [DATE]. The DSD stated she did not
have the lists of residents who were positive for hMPV. The DSD explained her process of infection tracking
was from a generated computerized report of the antibiotics ordered on the previous day given to her by a
medical records staff. The DSD stated she reviewed the antibiotics after the residents were started on
them. The DSD stated the hMPV outbreak of five initial residents [Residents 286, 287, 288, 289 and 290]
should have been reported to CDPH.
During a telephone interview with the public health nurse (PHN) from the LCHD, on [DATE] at 11:01 a.m.,
she stated the GACH alerted the LCHD on [DATE] about the number of residents who tested positive for
hMPV. The PHN stated the facility needed to monitor using a line listing to document all the residents'
respiratory symptoms. The PHN stated there were a total of nine residents transferred from the facility to
the GACH on [DATE] through [DATE]. She stated Resident 289 was hospitalized on [DATE], Resident 290
was hospitalized on [DATE], Resident 288 was hospitalized on [DATE], Resident 286 was hospitalized on
[DATE], Resident 287 was hospitalized on [DATE], Resident 31 was hospitalized on [DATE], Resident 26
was hospitalized on [DATE], Resident 50 was hospitalized on [DATE] and Resident 18 was hospitalized on
[DATE].
During an interview with the DON, on [DATE], at 2:14 p.m., the DON stated she did not believe the
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facility experienced an infection outbreak in [DATE] until the facility was informed by the LCHD on [DATE].
The DON stated the surveillance and monitoring for symptoms of cough and fever in the residents of the
facility began on [DATE].
During an interview with the DON, on [DATE], at 3:52 p.m., the DON stated Resident 18 and Resident 286
expired in the hospital.
During a telephone interview with the PHN, on [DATE], at 9 a.m., she stated three residents expired in the
GACH. The PHN stated Resident 286 expired on [DATE] from acute hypoxic (tissues without oxygen)
respiratory failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The PHN stated Resident 289
expired on [DATE] without a documented cause of death. The PHN stated Resident 18 expired on [DATE]
from acute respiratory failure and hMPV.
During a review of the clinical record for Resident 289, the admission Record dated [DATE], indicated she
was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of diabetes mellitus (abnormal metabolism of
carbohydrates resulting in elevated blood sugar), heart failure, and end stage renal disease. Resident 289
was hospitalized on [DATE].
Review of the GACH clinical record for Resident 289, titled, History and Physical Examination dated
[DATE], indicated, Chief Complaint Increasing shortness of breath increasing fluid retention for the past
several days .Review of symptoms respiratory; shortness of breath, cough .
Review of GACH clinical record for Resident 289, the Discharge Summary dated [DATE], indicated, Admit
for observation for hemodialysis (a treatment to filter waste and water from blood the kidneys (vital organs)
do not function), Nephrology (kidney specialist) consult .Patient developed a febrile illness after admission.
Evaluation demonstrated a pneumonia primarily on the right. Microbiology (dealing with the structure and
function of microscopic organisms) subsequently found metapneumo virus [hMPV], and blood cultures
grew MRSA (methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus) (bacteria resistant to a type of antibiotic) from the
blood. The patient developed increasing respiratory distress requiring intubation (tube placed into the
airway to assist with or breathe for the patient) was transferred to the ICU (intensive care unit). In the ICU
her pulmonary function continued to deteriorate requiring greater degrees of mechanical support, higher
percentages of oxygen. She also developed frank hemoptysis (coughing up blood) .After discussion of the
patient's condition and options [family] elected to withdraw care and initiate comfort care. Shortly after the
patient was pulseless and apneic (stopped breathing) and was declared deceased at 4:40 p.m.
During a review of the clinical record for Resident 290, the admission Record dated [DATE], indicated
Resident 290 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included diabetes mellitus.
During a review of the clinical record for Resident 290, the Nurses Note dated [DATE], indicated, Resident
is sent out to the [Emergency Room] for labored [an abnormal respiration characterized by evidence of
increased effort to breathe] breathing .
Review of the GACH clinical record for Resident 290, the History and Physical Examination dated [DATE],
indicated, CHIEF COMPLAINT: Shortness of breath and wheezing and productive cough. HISTORY OF
PRESENT ILLNESS: .The patient was transferred from skilled nursing facility for shortness of breath,
wheezing and productive cough for 3 days' duration. According to the son, the patient was noted to have
significant bronchial wheezing and greenish phlegm with cough .PHYSICAL EXAMINATION .LUNGS:
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Residents Affected - Many
Diffuse bilateral wheezing and basal crackles .ASSESSMENT AND PLAN: 1. Acute bronchitis
[Inflammation of the lining of bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from the lungs] with bronchospasm [the
muscles that line the airways of the lungs constrict or tighten]. 2. Leukocytosis [high level of white blood
cells in the blood], likely due to acute bronchitis .
Review of the GACH clinical record for Resident 290, the Flowsheet Print Request dated [DATE]-[DATE],
indicated, .Immunology Results [DATE] .Resp [respiratory] Human Metapneun [metapneumovirus]
.Detected .
Review of GACH clinical record for Resident 290, the Discharge Summary dated [DATE], indicated,
.Discharge dx [diagnoses] .Leukocytosis .Human metapneumovirus infection .Hospital course: [Resident
290] was admitted to the hospital with acute bronchitis. He continued to have increasing shortness of
breath or wheeze. Pulmonary .was consulted, and his respiratory treatments were adjusted. Patient was
found to be human metapneumovirus positive. He was placed on isolation [separating]. He continues
treatment for COPD-like exacerbation [flare up] .
During a review of the clinical record for Resident 288, the admission Record dated [DATE], indicated
Resident 288 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses which included, diabetes mellitus, arteriosclerosis of
the heart (hardening of the arteries), atrial fibrillation (irregular heart rhythm).
During a review of the clinical record for Resident 288, the Nurses Note dated [DATE], indicated, Transfer
out to hospital .due to altered mental status, cough and tachycardia.
Review of the GACH clinical record for Resident 288, the History and Physical Examination dated [DATE],
indicated, .HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS .He describes fever and chills, some nausea. He was spiking
a fever of 101 degrees at the nursing home .PLAN: The patient's picture is one of an infectious process.
This could be pneumonia. This might just be a bad viral syndrome. Patient was spiking fevers in the ER last
night .
Review of the GACH clinical record for Resident 288, titled, Flowsheet Print Request dated [DATE]-[DATE],
indicated, .Immunology Results [DATE] .Resp Human Metap .Detected .
Review of the GACH clinical record for Resident 288, the Discharge Summary dated [DATE], indicated,
.BRIEF HOSPITAL STAY: .Our workup shows metapneumovirus .
During a review of the clinical record for Resident 286, the admission Record dated [DATE], indicated
Resident 286 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Parkinson disease (a nervous system
disorder causing tremors and affecting the ability to walk) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD, long term disease affecting the lungs).
Review of the GACH clinical record for Resident 286, the History and Physical Examination dated [DATE],
indicated, Chief Complaint .Cough .On arrival to [emergency department] patient was tachycardic [a person
with fast heart beat], tachypnic [rapid breathing] and febrile .work up revealed [left lower lobe] infiltrate [build
of fluid in the lung] on [chest x ray].
Review of the GACH clinical record for Resident 286, the Consultation dated [DATE], indicated, REASON
FOR CONSULTATION; COPD exacerbation. Human [metapneumovirus] She was intubated for hypercapnic
respiratory failure .Respiratory, human [metapneumovirus] .
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Review of the GACH clinical record for Resident 286, the Discharge Summary dated [DATE], indicated,
.female with .COPD presented with complaints of productive cough, wheezing and [shortness of breath].
Patient was a [Skilled Nursing Facility for rehab after being admitted with rib fracture and pneumonia five
weeks ago .She was intubated and admitted to ICU [Intensive Care Unit] for COPD exacerbation and
pneumonia. She was extubated (breathing tube removed) but continued to deteriorate after extubation .She
continued to be in acute respiratory distress and was eventually started on comfort care on [DATE]. She
passed away on [DATE] .
During a review of the clinical record for Resident 287, the admission Record dated [DATE], indicated
Resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with a diagnoses which included heart failure, end stage
kidney disease, and diabetes.
During a review of the clinical record for Resident 287, the Nurses Note dated [DATE], indicated, Resident
complained of [shortness of breath] upon observation bilateral rhonchi present .sent to hospital for
evaluation .
Review of the GACH clinical record for Resident 287, the History and Physical Examination dated [DATE],
indicated, .History of Present Illness . [Resident 287] with history of end-stage renal disease on dialysis
who presented to the emergency department for palpitations and shortness of breath. The patient is now
intubated .the patient presented with SVT (supraventricular tachycardia, faster than normal heart rate
beginning above the heart's two lower chambers) of 180s [normal heart beat between 60 to 100 beats per
minute] she converted with adenosine (medication to treat irregular heartbeats), became short of breath
and desaturated (drop in oxygen saturation) into the 70s (normal blood oxygen saturation between 95 to
100 percent). At this time the emergency physician intubated the patient. Chest x-ray post intubation
demonstrated a right lower lobe infiltrate consistent with pneumonia .Impression and Plan .respiratory
failure: intubated for respiratory distress .pneumonia .
Review of the GACH clinical record for Resident 287, the Flowsheet Print Request dated [DATE]-[DATE],
indicated, .Immunology Results [DATE] .Resp Human Metapneum .Detected .
Review of the GACH clinical record for Resident 287, the Discharge Summary dated [DATE], indicated,
.Active Diagnoses .Healthcare-associated pneumonia .and human metapneumovirus pneumonia .Acute
respiratory failure with hypoxia .requiring ventilator support .Summary: Patient admitted with shortness of
breath and intubated in the emergency room due to hypoxia and respiratory distress .Infectious disease
consultation was obtained and bio fire was positive for human parapneumo virus .
During a review of the clinical record for Resident 31, the admission Record dated [DATE], indicated
Resident 31 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of COPD, atrial fibrillation and anxiety.
During a review of the clinical record for Resident 31, the Nurses Note dated [DATE], indicated, Resident
noted to have labored breathing .sent to [general acute care hospital] .for respiratory distress.
Review of the GACH clinical record for Resident 31, the History and Physical Examination dated [DATE],
indicated, .Chief Complaint Shortness of breath, COPD .History of Present Illness .sent from [facility]
nursing home because of shortness of breath . She is on oxygen .She is on nebulizer treatments. Her chest
x-ray showed chronic changes with small pleural effusion .She is tachypneic and currently mouth breathing
.Impression and Plan .Acute resp failure, hypoxia .COPD, bronchitis .
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Hanford Post Acute
1007 West Lacey Blvd
Hanford, CA 93230
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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
Review of the GACH clinical record for Resident 31, the Flowsheet Print Request dated [DATE]-[DATE],
indicated, .Immunology Results [DATE] .Resp Human Metapneu .Detected .
Review of the GACH clinical record for Resident 31, the Death Summary dated [DATE], indicated, .No:
response to verbal or tactile stimuli, spontaneous respiration, heart sounds, pulses or pupillary response .
Residents Affected - Many
During a review of the clinical record for Resident 26, titled, admission Record dated [DATE] indicated
Resident 26 was admitted to the facility [DATE], with the diagnoses of COPD and end stage kidney
disease.
During a review of the clinical record for Resident 26, titled, Nurses Note dated [DATE], indicated, Sent to
[general acute care hospital] for evaluation for [shortness of breath] .
Review of GACH clinical record for Resident 26, the History and Physical Examination dated [DATE],
indicated, .Chief Complaint: I couldn't get my breath .History of Present Illness .sent to the emergency room
with shortness of breath and hypotension .chest x-ray in the emergency room showed diffuse interstitial
processes. Patient is being admitted for acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis .
Review of GACH clinical record for Resident 26, titled, Flowsheet Print Request dated [DATE]-[DATE],
indicated, .Immunology Results [DATE] .Resp Human Metap .Detected .
During a review of the clinical record for Resident 50, the admission Record dated [DATE] indicated
Resident 50 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of diabetes and atrial fibrillation.
During a review of the clinical record for Resident 50, the Nurses Note dated [DATE], indicated, Sent to
[general acute care hospital] for evaluation for cough and [shortness of breath].
Review of the GACH clinical record for Resident 50, the History and Physical Examination dated [DATE],
indicated, .Chief Complaint cough w expectoration History of Present Illness . [Resident 50] bought to
[GACH] for severe SOB going on for the last 1 month, off and on .Reports being sick w flu off and on but it
got worse yesterday w excessive sputum production. In the ED, he was noted to have bilateral lower lobe
infiltrates w trace pleural effusion, also had leukocytosis .Impression and Plan .Bilateral lower lobe
pneumonia .
Review of the GACH clinical record for Resident 50, the Flowsheet Print Request dated [DATE]-[DATE],
indicated, .Immunology Results [DATE] .Resp Human Metapneun .Detected .
Review of the GACH clinical record for Resident 50, the Discharge Summary dated [DATE], indicated,
.Discharge dx .Bilateral lower lobe pneumonia .Human metapneumovirus infection .Hospital course .found
to have bilateral pneumonia. He was started on IV antibiotics. Respiratory biofire [a laboratory test of 20
possible respiratory viruses and bacteria's] was positive for human med Pneumovirus .
During a review of the clinical record for Resident 18, the admission Record dated [DATE], indicated
Resident 18 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with the diagnoses of heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and
diabetes.
Review of the GACH clinical record for Resident 18, the History and Physical Examination dated
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Hanford Post Acute
1007 West Lacey Blvd
Hanford, CA 93230
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F 0880
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
[DATE], indicated, .Chief Complaint lethargy, weakness and shortness of breath x [for] 2 days .History of
Present Illness .she was noted to be weak yesterday, and today she was more tired, she was breathing
fast, cannot get comfortable and is restless, she has had similar presentation in the past and was
diagnosed as pneumonia .patient work up in the ED shows tachycardia and tachypnea .[chest x-ray] shows
pleural effusion, congestion .
Residents Affected - Many
Review of the GACH clinical record for Resident 18, the Progress Note dated [DATE], indicated, .Basic
Information Still very short of breath, with distended neck veins. She is positive for metapneumovirus
.Review of Systems Respiratory: Shortness of breath .
Review of the GACH clinical record for Resident 18, the Consultation dated [DATE], indicated, .REASON
FOR CONSULTATION: Human metapneumovirus .Chest x-ray demonstrated bilateral pleural effusions
.Respiratory .positive for human metapneumovirus. I am asked to follow up this patient due to a cluster of
cases, presenting from the same facility .
Review of the GACH clinical record for Resident 18, the Death Summary dated [DATE], indicated, .No:
response to verbal or tactile stimuli, spontaneous respiration, heart sounds, pulses or pupillary response .
The facility policy and procedure titled, INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL PROGRAM dated
[DATE], indicated, .The Infection Control plan shall include: education, prevention, screening, surveillance,
investigation, tracking, trending, reporting and performance improvement. The plan is an ongoing process
designed to objectively and systematically monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the infection control
plan and practice. The primary goal is to establish, maintain, and provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Hanford Post Acute
1007 West Lacey Blvd
Hanford, CA 93230
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F 0881
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
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 effectively implement an antibiotic stewardship program
when the Infection Preventionist (IP) failed to monitor and address the use of antibiotics when the resident's
condition did not meet the facility McGeer Criteria (a program used to identify signs and symptoms with an
aim to reduce unnecessary prescribing for the three infections where antibiotics are most frequently
prescribed in nursing homes: urinary tract infections (UTIs), lower respiratory tract infections, and skin and
soft tissue infections) and when the physician was not notified after the infection did not meet criteria for
infection and use of antibiotic continued.
Residents Affected - Some
This failure had the potential for antibiotics to be used when it was not indicated and the development of
antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Findings:
During a concurrent interview and record review with the Director of Staff Development (DSD), on 3/14/19,
at 10 a.m., she reviewed the document titled, Infection Prevention and Control Surveillance Log dated
11/2018, and stated the document listed all facility residents who received physician ordered antibiotics for
infections. The DSD stated the facility used McGeer's Criteria to evaluate if resident symptoms met the
infection criteria for the use of prescribed antibiotics. The DSD stated licensed nurses and herself were
educated on how to complete the McGeer's Criteria tool for infections. The DSD stated residents needed to
meet McGeer's Criteria for infections to ensure antibiotic use was necessary. The DSD stated Mc Geer's
Criteria was used to prevent the overutilization of antibiotics.
During a review of the Infection Prevention and Surveillance Log dated 11/2018, the log indicated there
were six residents who received antibiotics for a urinary tract infection (UTI) without meeting infection
criteria. Two residents received antibiotics for pneumonia (infection of the lungs) without meeting criteria for
infection. One resident received antibiotic for a respiratory tract infection without meeting criteria for
infection. Three residents received antibiotics for cellulitis (infection beneath the skin) without meeting
infection criteria. Three residents received antibiotics for wound infections without meeting criteria for
infection.
During a review of the Infection Prevention and Surveillance Log dated 12/2018, the log indicated 13
residents received antibiotics for UTI without meeting criteria for infection. Three residents received
antibiotics for pneumonia without meeting criteria for infection. Four residents received antibiotics for wound
infection without meeting criteria for infection. Two residents received antibiotics for eye infections without
meeting criteria for infection. Two residents received antibiotics for cellulitis without meeting criteria for
infection. One resident received antibiotic for dermatitis (infection of the skin) without meeting criteria for
infection. One resident received antibiotic for respiratory infection without meeting criteria for infection. Six
residents received antibiotics for Clostridium difficile (C.diff), UTI, eye infections, wound, and skin infections
with or without evaluating if the use of the anitibiotic met the criteria for infection.
During a review of the clinical record for Resident 283, the physician orders dated 11/18/18, indicated
Resident 283 was prescribed an antibiotic, Macrobid 100 milligram (mg) (dry unit of measurement) by
mouth (PO) twice a day (BID) for 10 days. Review of Resident 283's nursing notes from 11/15/18 to
11/18/18, indicated Resident 283 did not have a temperature, no hematuria (blood in the urine),
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056288
B. Wing
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
03/18/2019
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Hanford Post Acute
1007 West Lacey Blvd
Hanford, CA 93230
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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F 0881
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
no dysuria (difficulty urinating), and no suprapubic pain (lower abdomen). The DSD stated use of the
antibiotic did not meet McGeer Criteria.
During a concurrent interview and record review with the DSD, on 3/14/19, at 10:10 a.m., she reviewed the
surveillance log for November 2018 and stated Resident 283 received antibiotics to treat a UTI on
11/18/18. The DSD stated Macrobid (antibiotic used to treat infections) was ordered for Resident 283 on
11/18/18. The DSD stated Resident 283's symptoms and lab results did not meet McGeer's Criteria. The
DSD stated the licensed nurses should have notified the physician when the resident did not meet
McGeer's Criteria for the use of the antibiotic.
During a review of the Infection Prevention and Surveillance Log dated 11/2018, indicated Resident 281
was prescribed an antibiotic, Macrobid 100 mg PO BID for seven days. Review of Resident 281's nursing
notes dated 11/3/18, indicated the order date for Macrobid was 11/3/18. Review of Resident 281's nursing
notes from 10/20/18 to 11/3/18, Resident 281 did not have a temperature, no hematuria, no dysuria, and no
suprapubic pain. Review of laboratory report dated 11/6/18, indicated the final report for the urine culture
collected on 11/3/18 grew 50,000 cfu/ml (colony-forming units per milliliter) Enterococcus faecalis
(bacteria). The antibiotic was to treat a positive urine culture. The use of the antibiotic did not meet McGeer
Criteria.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 3/14/19 at 10:30 a.m., the DSD reviewed the
surveillance log for November 2018 and stated Resident 281 had received antibiotics for an UTI during
November 2018. The DSD stated the onset date was documented on 11/3/18. The DSD stated Macrobid
was ordered for Resident 281 on 11/3/18. The DSD stated Resident 281's symptoms and lab results did not
meet the McGeer Criteria. The DSD reviewed the nursing notes for 11/3/18 and stated there was no
communication documented regarding notification to the physician that Resident 281 did not meet McGeer
Criteria.
During an interview on 3/14/19, at 10:39 a.m., the DSD stated the licensed nurses should have notified the
physician regarding residents who did not meet the McGeer Criteria. The DSD stated there was no McGeer
Criteria form that was filled out for the determination. The DSD provided a copy of a documented she used
for McGeer Criteria titled Revised McGeer Criteria for LTC [long term care].
During a concurrent interview and record review on 3/14/19, at 10:44 a.m., the DSD stated there were
seven residents who received antibiotics for a UTI during December 2018. The DSD reviewed the
surveillance log for December 2018 and the residents did not meet the McGeer Criteria. The DSD stated
she became aware of antibiotics after the residents were ordered the antibiotic to treat a suspected
infection. The DSD stated she had different job titles and infection control was not the main task she
completed. The DSD stated infection prevention should be the facility priority. The DSD stated she
understood the importance of utilizing the McGeer Criteria and by using the McGeer Criteria to help lower
the use of the antibiotics. The DSD stated some antibiotics may not be needed for the residents.
During a review of the Infection Prevention and Surveillance Log dated December 2018, indicated Resident
282 was prescribed an antibiotic, Rocephin 1 gram (unit of measurement) IM (intramuscular) for one day.
Review of Resident 282's nursing notes dated 12/20/18 at 11:54 a.m., indicated continue to monitor
Resident 282 for new order of Rocephin given in the right buttock. Review of Resident 282's nursing notes
dated 12/20/18 at 9:53 p.m., indicated lab results were received for the urinalysis completed on 12/19/18.
The antibiotic was given before the lab results were completed and reviewed by the physician. Review of
Resident 282's nursing notes from 12/1218 to 12/15/18, Resident 282 did
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056288
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
03/18/2019
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Hanford Post Acute
1007 West Lacey Blvd
Hanford, CA 93230
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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F 0881
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
not have a temperature, no hematuria, no dysuria, no change in cognition, and no suprapubic pain. The use
of the antibiotic did not meet McGeer Criteria.
During a review of the Infection Prevention and Surveillance Log dated December 2018, indicated Resident
26 was prescribed an antibiotic, Augmentin 875-125 mg PO BID for seven days. Review of Resident 26's
nursing notes dated 12/4/18, indicated the order date for Augmentin was 12/4/18. The physician's order was
changed to discontinue Augmentin to Rocephin 1 gram for three days. Review of Resident 26's nursing
notes from 11/30/18 to 12/3/18, Resident 26 did not have a temperature, no hematuria, no dysuria, no
change in cognition, and no suprapubic pain. The antibiotic was ordered after readmission from the GACH
on 12/4/18. The use of the antibiotic did not meet McGeer Criteria.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 3/14/19 at 10:50 a.m., the DSD reviewed the
surveillance log for December 2018 and stated Resident 26 had received antibiotics for an UTI during
December 2018. The DSD stated the onset date was documented on 12/4/18. The DSD stated Resident 26
was readmitted on [DATE] with orders for Augmentin. The DSD stated the PA changed the order to
Rocephin for diagnoses of pneumonia and UTI. The DSD stated Resident 26's did not meet the McGeer
Criteria.
During a review of the Infection Prevention and Surveillance Log dated December 2018, indicated Resident
21 was prescribed two antibiotics, Cipro and Rocephin. Review of Resident 21's nursing notes dated
12/10/18, indicated the order date for Macrobid was 12/10/18. Review of Resident 21's nursing notes from
12/1/18 to 12/9/18, Resident 21 did not have a temperature, no hematuria, no dysuria, and no suprapubic
pain. The antibiotic was to treat a positive urine culture. The use of the antibiotic did not meet McGeer
Criteria.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 3/14/19 at 10:55 a.m., the DSD reviewed the
surveillance log for December 2018 and stated Resident 21 had received antibiotics for an UTI during
December 2018. The DSD stated the onset date was documented on 12/10/18. The DSD stated Resident
21 did not meet the McGeer Criteria.
During a review of the Infection Prevention and Surveillance Log dated December 2018, indicated Resident
30 was prescribed three antibiotics, Cipro, Rocephin, and Bactrim. Review of Resident 30's nursing notes
dated 12/10/18, indicated the order date for Cipro and Rocephin was 12/10/18. Review of Resident 30's
nursing notes from 12/1/18 to 12/8/18, Resident 30 did not have a temperature, no hematuria, no dysuria,
and no suprapubic pain. Review of nursing note dated 12/12/18, indicated Resident 30's culture and
sensitivity results received and the PA changed to order to Bactrim DS for 10 days. The antibiotics of Cipro
and Rocephin were ordered before the culture and sensitivity was received. The antibiotics were to treat a
positive urine culture. The use of the antibiotics did not meet McGeer Criteria.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 3/14/19 at 11:01 a.m., the DSD reviewed the
surveillance log for December 2018 and stated Resident 30 had received antibiotics for an UTI during
December 2018. The DSD stated the onset date was documented on 12/10/18. The DSD stated Resident
30 did not meet the McGeer Criteria.
During a review of the Infection Prevention and Surveillance Log dated December 2018, indicated Resident
284 was prescribed an antibiotic, Rocephin 1 gram IM once. Review of Resident 284's nursing notes dated
12/13/18, indicated the order date for Rocephin was 12/13/18. Review of Resident 284's nursing notes from
12/1/18 to 12/13/18, Resident 284 did not have a temperature, no hematuria, no dysuria, and no
suprapubic pain. The antibiotic was to treat a positive urine culture. The use of the
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056288
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
03/18/2019
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Hanford Post Acute
1007 West Lacey Blvd
Hanford, CA 93230
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0881
antibiotic did not meet McGeer Criteria.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
During a concurrent interview and record review on 3/14/19 at 11:08 a.m., the DSD reviewed the
surveillance log for December 2018 and stated Resident 284 had received antibiotics for an UTI during
December 2018. The DSD stated the onset date was documented on 12/13/18. The DSD stated Resident
284 did not meet the McGeer Criteria.
Residents Affected - Some
During an interview on 3/14/19, at 11:22 a.m., LVN 1 stated she had been working in the facility for six
years. LVN 1 stated there was no standard tool used to monitor for signs and symptoms of UTI. LVN 1
stated the CNAs will notify the licensed nurses if there was something wrong with the residents. LVN 1
stated the licensed nurses then notify the physician of the change of condition. LVN 1 stated the physician
will get new orders such as labs. LVN 1 stated she did not notify the physician if the resident did not meet
any criteria for an infection.
The facility policy and procedure titled Policy for Antibiotic Stewardship Program 2016 dated 10/1/16,
indicated, Policy: It is the policy of [NAME] Post Acute to implement an Antibiotic Stewardship Program
(ASP) which will promote appropriate use of antibiotics while optimizing the treatment of infections, at the
same time reducing the possible adverse events associated with antibiotic use .Nursing home ASP
activities should, at a minimum, include these basic elements: leadership, accountability, drug expertise,
action to implement recommended policies or practices, tracking measures, reporting data, education for
clinicians, nursing staff, residents and families about antibiotic resistance and opportunities for improvement
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056288
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COMPLETED
03/18/2019
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Hanford Post Acute
1007 West Lacey Blvd
Hanford, CA 93230
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0912
Level of Harm - Potential for
minimal harm
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single
resident rooms.
Based on observation and interview the facility failed to provide the minimum square footage in four
resident rooms (rooms 106, 108, 110 and 119) of at least 80 square feet per resident.
Residents Affected - Some
This failure had the potential to decrease resident freedom of mobility and could compromise provision of
care.
Findings:
During an observation of the room and review with Maintenance Supervisor (MS), on 3/14/19, at 10:49
a.m., the MS measured Rooms 106, 108, 109 and 119. The residents had a reasonable amount of privacy.
Closets and storage space were adequate. Bedside stands were available. There was sufficient room for
nursing care and resident to ambulate. Wheelchairs and toilet facilities were accessible. The health and
safety of the residents would not be adversely affected by this waiver.
Room Square Footage No. of Beds
106 318.3 sq. ft. 4
108 295.1 sq. ft. 4
110 300.2 sq. ft. 4
119 317.0 sq. ft. 4
We recommend a room waiver.
______________________________________
Health Facilities Evaluator Supervisor II
Date
We request a room waiver.
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Administrator
Date
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