F 0558
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
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 ensure that call buttons were within reach for
two of 26 sampled residents (Resident 1 and Resident 11).
Residents Affected - Some
This deficient practice had the potential for the residents' needs not being met, placing the residents at risk
for accidents including falls and injuries.
Findings:
1. A review of Resident 1's admission Record indicated the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE]
with medical diagnoses that included hemiplegia (one sided muscle paralysis or weakness), dementia
(impaired ability to remember, think or make decisions that interferes with doing everyday activities), and
ataxia (poor muscle control that causes clumsy movements).
A review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set (MDS - a standardized assessment and care-screening tool),
dated 1/18/2024, indicated Resident 1 had impaired cognition (when a person has trouble remembering,
learning new things, concentrating, or making decisions that affect their everyday life) and was dependent
on staff for eating, toilet use, oral hygiene, and personal hygiene.
During an observation on 2/6/2024 at 9:44 A.M., in Resident 1's room, Resident 1's call button was
observed hanging from the left side rail of her bed.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 2/6/2024 at 9:46 A.M., with the Treatment Nurse (TN),
the TN stated Resident 1's call button was hanging on the side rail, it's not within reach of the resident, it
(Call button) needed to be within reach. The TN further stated potential adverse outcome of not having the
call button within reach is that resident may not be able to call for assistance which may lead to falls.
2. A review of Resident 11's admission Record indicated the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE]
and was readmitted on [DATE] with medical diagnoses that included dementia, diabetes mellitus (DM- a
disorder in which the amount of sugar in the blood is too high), and hypertension (HTN -elevated blood
pressure).
A review of Resident 11's MDS, dated [DATE], indicated Resident 11 had impaired cognition and was
dependent on staff for eating, toilet use, oral hygiene, and personal hygiene.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 2/6/2024 at 9:50 A.M., in Resident 11's room, Resident
11's call button was observed at the head of Resident 11's bed under the pillow. Resident 11
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Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other
safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the
date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date
these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation.
LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER
REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
TITLE
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Burlington Convalescent Hospital
845 S.Burlington Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90057
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F 0558
stated I am not able to find the call light.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
During a concurrent observation and interview on 2/6/2024 at 9:52 A.M., with the TN, the TN stated
Resident 1's call button was at the head of Resident 11's bed, it's not within reach of the resident, it (Call
button) needed to be within reach. The TN further stated potential adverse outcome of not having the call
button within reach is that resident may not be able to call for assistance which may lead to falls.
Residents Affected - Some
During an interview on 2/9/2024 at 10:30 A.M., with Director of Nursing (DON), the DON stated call buttons
need to be within reach of the residents to ensure that they can reach staff for help; not having call buttons
within reach of the residents may lead to fall.
A review of the facility's policy and procedure titled Answering the Call Light, Revised 3/2023, indicated
ensure that the call light is accessible to the resident when in bed or wheelchair in room, from the toilet or
shower room in necessary.
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056326
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Burlington Convalescent Hospital
845 S.Burlington Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90057
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F 0578
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to
participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based
interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure that advanced healthcare directives (legal
documents that outline an individual's preferences regarding major medical decision) information was
provided to the resident representative (RP) for one of eight sampled residents (Resident 11).
This deficient practice had a potential to violate the resident's rights related to the provision of health care.
Findings:
A review of Resident 11's admission Record indicated the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE]
and was readmitted on [DATE] with medical diagnoses that included dementia (impaired ability to
remember, think or make decisions that interferes with doing everyday activities), diabetes mellitus (DM- a
metabolic disease, involving inappropriately elevated blood glucose[sugar] levels), and hypertension (HTN
-elevated blood pressure).
A review of Resident 11's History and Physical (H&P-a comprehensive formal assessment by a physician),
dated 7/17/2023, indicated Resident 11 did not have the capacity to understand and make decisions.
A review of Resident 11's Minimum Data Set (MDS - a standardized assessment and care-screening tool),
dated 11/17/2023, indicated Resident 11 had impaired cognition (when a person has trouble remembering,
learning new things, concentrating, or making decisions that affect their everyday life) and was dependent
on staff for eating, toilet use, oral hygiene, and personal hygiene.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 2/7/2024 at 3:00 P.M., with the Social Services Director
(SSD), Resident 11's advanced directive acknowledgement form dated 6/11/2021 was reviewed. The SSD
stated Resident 11 is not capable of making preferred intensity of care decisions and she (SSD) should
have reached out to the resident's representative and provided the representative advance directive
information regarding Resident 11's right for an advanced healthcare directive. The SSD further stated
advanced healthcare directives should be addressed to ensure the residents wishes for healthcare are
known by the facility and how to provide them (Resident) proper care.
During an interview on 2/9/2024, at 10:40 A.M., with the Director of Nursing (DON), the DON stated
advanced healthcare wishes should be completed and placed in the resident chart to ensure their wishes
are known especially when they are sick.
A review of the facility's policy and procedure titled Advance Directives, Revised 9/2022, indicated, The
resident or representative is provided with written information concerning the right to refuse or accept
medical or surgical treatment and to formulate an advance directive if he or she chooses to do so.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
056326
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/09/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Burlington Convalescent Hospital
845 S.Burlington Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90057
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0639
Maintain 15 months of resident assessments in the resident's active clinical record.
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, facility failed to obtain and retain all resident assessment for hospice (care that
is focused on the comfort and quality of life for a person with a serious illness who is approaching the end
of life) care in residents active record for one of three sampled residents (Resident 44).
Residents Affected - Some
This deficient practice had the potential for the resident not receiving needed care according to assessment
and care plans.
Findings:
Cross Reference F849
A review of Resident 44's admission Record indicated the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE]
and was readmitted on [DATE] with medical diagnoses that included dementia (impaired ability to
remember, think or make decisions that interferes with doing everyday activities), cervical spinal cord injury
(affecting the head, neck region above the shoulder), and diabetes mellitus (DM- a metabolic disease,
involving inappropriately elevated blood glucose[sugar] levels).
A review of Resident 44's Minimum Data Set (MDS - a standardized assessment and care-screening tool),
dated 12/19/2023, indicated Resident 44 had impaired cognition (when a person has trouble remembering,
learning new things, concentrating, or making decisions that affect their everyday life) and was dependent
on staff for eating, toilet use, oral hygiene, and personal hygiene.
A review of the physician's orders, dated 12/9/2023, indicated hospice care due to dementia.
A review of Resident 44's Hospice binder, there were no documented records of Resident 44's hospice
care plan, visiting schedule and assessments.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 2/8/2024 at 2:15 P.M., with the Assistant Director of
Nursing (ADON), Resident 44's Hospice binder was reviewed. The ADON stated Resident 44's hospice
binder should contain the hospice visitation calendar, care plan, and assessments. The ADON stated there
was no documented evidence of the hospice assessment, care plan or visitation calendar in Resident 44's
hospice binder or physical chart. The ADON further stated there were no other places where these records
could be found. The ADON stated they (care plan, assessments, and visitation calendar) should have been
in the hospice binder or Resident 44's chart for continuity of care for the resident (Resident 44), so the
facility may know when the hospice staff comes into the facility for visitation of Resident 44 and to know the
plan of care of the resident (Resident 44). The ADON stated there was no specified point of contact
between the hospice agency and the facility and that collaboration between the entities was a collaborated
effort of all facility staff such as nurses, social services, the ADON and the Director of Nursing (DON).
During an interview on 2/9/2024 at 9:26 A.M., with the Administrator for Hospice (AFH), the AFH stated,
Resident 44 had been on their hospice service since 12/9/2024, and hospice visits for Resident 44 were
once a week unless there are any changes. The AFH stated the hospice nurse notifies and gives a copy of
orders, if any, to the assigned charge nurse of the shift during hospice visits in the facility. The AFH further
stated hospice notes (assessment) are not left with the facility on the day of the visit and are only provided
to the facility upon request, adding they (facility) just asked
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
056326
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/09/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Burlington Convalescent Hospital
845 S.Burlington Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90057
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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 0639
me for those records yesterday and I emailed the records to them.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
During an interview on 2/9/2024 at 11:06 A.M., with the DON, the DON stated Resident 44's hospice binder
should include the visiting calendar for the hospice staff, care plans for hospice and assessments done by
hospice on the day of each visit for Resident 44. The DON stated there was no documented evidence of
those documents and as the DON it is my responsibility to make sure those documents (assessments, care
plans, and visitation calendar) were in the binder. The DON stated that retaining and ensuring these
records are readily available is so the facility know who is coming from hospice, when they are coming and
the resident's condition on the day of the visit. The DON stated not having the documents may lead to lack
of continuity of care, not knowing what changes may have happened to the resident and the updated plan
of care thereof.
Residents Affected - Some
A review of the facility's policy and procedure titled, Retention of Medical Records, revised 12/2006,
indicated, Medical records shall be retained by the facility in accordance with current applicable laws.
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/09/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Burlington Convalescent Hospital
845 S.Burlington Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90057
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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 ensure safe and sanitary food
preparation and food thawing practices in the kitchen when:
Residents Affected - Some
a. Thawing pork at room temperature.
b. One of five staff did not wear gloves during Trayline food preparation.
These deficient practices had the potential to result in harmful bacteria growth and cross contamination
(transfer of bacteria from one object to another) that could lead to foodborne illness in medically
compromised residents who received food from the kitchen.
Findings:
a. During the initial kitchen tour observation of the food preparation sink on 2/6/2024 at 7:38 A.M., pork ribs
in a food container and chopped pork in food storage bags were thawing in the food preparation sink at
room temperature.
During an interview on 2/6/2024 at 7:48 A.M., [NAME] 1 stated the meat was pork and [NAME] 1 was
preparing to cook the meat for lunch. [NAME] 1 stated that the meat should be thawed under running water.
b. During observation of the Trayline food preparation on 2/7/2024 at 12:10 A.M., Dietary Aide 1 (DA1) did
not wear gloves while handling food to be served directly to residents.
During an interview on 2/7/2024 at 7:48 A.M., DA1 stated he would usually have gloves on, but he forgot to
put them on today. DA1 stated that if he does not use gloves while handling food there is a possibility that
the food could be contaminated.
During an interview on 2/7/2024 at 1:41 A.M., the DS stated all staff must wear gloves during Trayline food
preparation. The DS stated that all staff were trained to wear gloves when handling food during food
service. The DS also stated handwashing should be performed when changing gloves and gloves soiled.
The DS stated when thawing meat, the meat must not be left to thaw at room temperature; the cook must
take the meat out of the freezer and thaw it under running water for about 30 minutes to 1 hour.
A review of the facility's Policy and Procedures (P&P) titled Thawing Food, dated Revised 2019, indicated
All food will be thawed in a safe and sanitary manner.
1. In a refrigerator at 40 degrees F or colder. Allow 2 to 3 days to defrost, depending on the quantity and
weight of the product.
a. All defrosted items must indicate product name and thaw date.
b. Meat will be thawed on the bottom shelf below prepared or ready-to-eat foods.
c. All raw meats will be thawed separately from each other, and separately from any other foods.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
056326
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/09/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Burlington Convalescent Hospital
845 S.Burlington Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90057
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0812
Never thaw chicken and beef on the same tray.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
2. Under potable, running water at a temperature of 70 degrees F or lower, with sufficient velocity to agitate
and float off loose food particles into the overflow.
Residents Affected - Some
3. In a microwave if foods are to be cooked immediately following the thawing process, or when the entire
cooking process will be completed in the microwave.
4. Food can be thawed as part of the cooking process.
A review of the facility's Policy and Procedure (P&P) titled Sanitation and Infection Control, dated Revised
2019, indicated Disposable gloves will be worn when handling food directly with bare hands to prevent food
borne illnesses.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
056326
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/09/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Burlington Convalescent Hospital
845 S.Burlington Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90057
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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 0849
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will
arrange for the provision of hospice services.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review, facility failed to obtain and retain all resident assessment for hospice (care that
is focused on the comfort and quality of life for a person with a serious illness who is approaching the end
of life) care in residents active record for one of three sampled residents (Resident 44).
This deficient practice had the potential for the resident not receiving needed care according to assessment
and care plans.
Findings:
Cross Reference F639
A review of Resident 44's admission Record indicated the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE]
and was readmitted on [DATE] with medical diagnoses that included dementia (impaired ability to
remember, think or make decisions that interferes with doing everyday activities), cervical spinal cord injury
(affecting the head, neck region above the shoulder), and diabetes mellitus (DM- a metabolic disease,
involving inappropriately elevated blood glucose[sugar] levels).
A review of Resident 44's Minimum Data Set (MDS - a standardized assessment and care-screening tool),
dated 12/19/2023, indicated Resident 44 had impaired cognition (when a person has trouble remembering,
learning new things, concentrating, or making decisions that affect their everyday life) and was dependent
on staff for eating, toilet use, oral hygiene, and personal hygiene.
A review of the physician's orders, dated 12/9/2023, indicated hospice care due to dementia.
A review of Resident 44's Hospice binder, there were no documented records of Resident 44's hospice
care plan, visiting schedule and assessments.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 2/8/2024 at 2:15 P.M., with the Assistant Director of
Nursing (ADON), Resident 44's Hospice binder was reviewed. The ADON stated Resident 44's hospice
binder should contain the hospice visitation calendar, care plan, and assessments. The ADON stated there
was no documented evidence of the hospice assessment, care plan or visitation calendar in Resident 44's
hospice binder or physical chart. The ADON further stated there were no other places where these records
could be found. The ADON stated they (care plan, assessments, and visitation calendar) should have been
in the hospice binder or Resident 44's chart for continuity of care for the resident (Resident 44), so the
facility may know when the hospice staff comes into the facility for visitation of Resident 44 and to know the
plan of care of the resident (Resident 44). The ADON stated there was no specified point of contact
between the hospice agency and the facility and that collaboration between the entities was a collaborated
effort of all facility staff such as nurses, social services, the ADON and the Director of Nursing (DON).
During an interview on 2/9/2024 at 9:26 A.M., with the Administrator for Hospice (AFH), the AFH stated,
Resident 44 had been on their hospice service since 12/9/2024, and hospice visits for Resident 44 were
once a week unless there are any changes. The AFH stated the hospice nurse notifies and gives a copy of
orders, if any, to the assigned charge nurse of the shift during hospice visits in the facility. The AFH further
stated hospice notes (assessment) are not left with the facility on the day
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
056326
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/09/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Burlington Convalescent Hospital
845 S.Burlington Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90057
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0849
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
of the visit and are only provided to the facility upon request, adding they (facility) just asked me for those
records yesterday and I emailed the records to them.
During an interview on 2/9/2024 at 11:06 A.M., with the DON, the DON stated Resident 44's hospice binder
should include the visiting calendar for the hospice staff, care plans for hospice and assessments done by
hospice on the day of each visit for Resident 44. The DON stated there was no documented evidence of
those documents and as the DON it is my responsibility to make sure those documents (assessments, care
plans, and visitation calendar) were in the binder. The DON stated that retaining and ensuring these
records are readily available is so the facility know who is coming from hospice, when they are coming and
the resident's condition on the day of the visit. The DON stated not having the documents may lead to lack
of continuity of care, not knowing what changes may have happened to the resident and the updated plan
of care thereof.
A review of the facility's policy and procedure titled, Retention of Medical Records, revised 12/2006,
indicated, Medical records shall be retained by the facility in accordance with current applicable laws.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
056326
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
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02/09/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Burlington Convalescent Hospital
845 S.Burlington Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90057
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0908
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain the handwashing sink for
kitchen area in a safe operating condition.
Residents Affected - Some
This deficient practice had the potential for kitchen staff not being able to perform hand washing which was
required for staff before starting work in the kitchen and before and after handling foods.
Findings:
During the initial kitchen tour on 2/6/2024 at 7:38 A.M., at the entrance to the kitchen area, Dietary
Supervisor (DS) stated the cold-water faucet at the handwashing sink had been leaking for over two weeks.
During an observation on 02/07/24 at 11:45 A.M., handwashing sink at the entrance to the kitchen area had
leaking cold water. The hot water measured by the DS was 135.7 Fahrenheit (F) & 136.2 F degrees after 3
minutes of running the hot water.
During an interview with dietary supervisor (DS) on 2/7/2024 at 11:45 A.M., the DS stated the cold-water
faucet had been broken for over two weeks. The DS stated that she notified the maintenance supervisor
(MS) about the problem two weeks ago.
During an interview with the MS on 2/8/2024 at 10:13 A.M., the MS stated that he fixed the leak in the
handwashing sink. The MS stated that he was notified on 2/7/2024 at 9:00 A.M. about the issue. The MS
stated that he did not keep any paper records of repair requests from the kitchen, because he fixed the
problem immediately.
A review of the facility's Policy and Procedures (P&P) titled Sanitation and Infection Control dated revised
2019, indicated Handwashing 1. Before starting work in the kitchen. 2. After handling carts, soiled dishes,
and utensils. 3. Before and after using cleaning products. 4. Before and after handling foods.
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A. Building
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02/09/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Burlington Convalescent Hospital
845 S.Burlington Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90057
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Level of Harm - Potential for
minimal harm
Residents Affected - Some
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, interview and record review, the facility failed to provide at least 80 square feet (sq.
ft.) per resident in multiple resident bedrooms for 39 of 45 resident room(rooms
3,5,6,7,8,9,10,12,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31,32,33,34,35,36,37,38,39,40,41,42,43,44,45).
Rooms 3,5 and 6 had two beds inside the room. Rooms
8,9,10,12,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31,32,33,34,35,36,37,38,39,40,41,42,43,44,45
had three beds inside the room.
This deficient practice had the potential to result in inadequate useable living space for the residents and
working space for the staff, which could affect the quality of life and safety for the residents.
Findings:
A review of the Request for Room Size Waiver letter submitted by the Administrator (ADM), dated 2/6/2024,
indicated 39 resident rooms in the facility do not meet the requirement of at least 80 square feet per
resident per federal regulation. The letter also indicated the resident beds are in accordance with the
special needs of the residents and will not adversely affect resident's health and safety and do not impede
the ability of the residents in the room to obtain their highest practicable well- being.
The following rooms provided are less than 80 sq.ft. pr resident:
Room # Room Size Floor Area #of beds
3
14.75'x10.6'
153 sq.ft.
2
5 14.5'x10.9
158 sq.ft.
2
6
14.5'x10.9' 158 sq. ft.
2
7
18.9 x 10.9'
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Burlington Convalescent Hospital
845 S.Burlington Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90057
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206 sq.ft.
Level of Harm - Potential for
minimal harm
3
8
Residents Affected - Some
18.9'x10.9'
206 sq.ft.
3
9
18.9'x10.9'
206 sq.ft.
3
10
19' x 11.4'
217 sq. ft.
3
12
18.9'x10.9'
206 sq.ft.
3
15
18.9'x10.9'
206 sq.ft.
3
16
18.9'x10.9'
206 sq.ft.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
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845 S.Burlington Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90057
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3
Level of Harm - Potential for
minimal harm
17
18.9'x10.9'
Residents Affected - Some
206 sq.ft.
3
18
18.9'x10.9'
206 sq.ft.
3
19
18.9'x10.9'
206 sq.ft.
3
20
18.9'x11.3'
213 sq.ft.
3
21
19.5'x11.1'
216 sq.ft.
3
22
18.9'x11.3'
213 sq.ft.
3
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Burlington Convalescent Hospital
845 S.Burlington Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90057
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23
Level of Harm - Potential for
minimal harm
19.1'x10.8'
206 sq.ft.
Residents Affected - Some
3
24
19.1'x10.8'
206 sq.ft.
3
25
19.1'x10.8'
206 sq.ft.
3
26
19.1' x 11.1'
210 sq.ft.
3
27
18.1'x11.1'
199 sq.ft.
3
28
19'x11'
209 sq.ft.
3
29
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845 S.Burlington Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90057
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19'x11'
Level of Harm - Potential for
minimal harm
209 sq.ft.
3
Residents Affected - Some
30
19.1x10.8'
206 sq. ft.
3
31
19'x11'
209 sq.ft.
3
32
19'x11'
209 sq.ft.
3
33
19'x11'
209 sq.ft.
3
34
19'x11.1' 210 sq.ft.
3
35
19'x11'
209 sq.ft.
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STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
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845 S.Burlington Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90057
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Level of Harm - Potential for
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36
19'x11'
Residents Affected - Some
209 sq.ft.
3
37
19'x11'
209 sq.ft.
3
38
18.9'x10.8'
204 sq.ft.
3
39
18.9'x10.8'
204 sq.ft.
3
40
18.9'x10.8'
204 sq.ft.
3
41
18.9'x10.8'
204 sq.ft.
3
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Burlington Convalescent Hospital
845 S.Burlington Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90057
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42
Level of Harm - Potential for
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18.9'x10.8'
204 sq.ft.
Residents Affected - Some
3
43
18.9'x10.8'
204 sq.ft.
3
44
19'x11.1'
210 sq.ft.
3
45
19'x11.1'
210 sq.ft.
3
According to the federal regulation, the minimum square footage for a 2-bed room is at least 160 sq.ft. and
the minimum square footage for a 3 bedroom is at least 240 sq. ft.
During the recertification Survey on 2/9/2024, staff interviews indicated there were no concerns regarding
the size of the rooms.
During multiple observations of the resident's rooms from 2/6/2024-2/9/2024, the residents had ample
space to move freely inside the rooms. There were sufficient spaces to provide freedom of movement for
the residents and for nursing staff to provide care to the residents. There were also sufficient spaces for
bedside tables, side tables and resident care equipment.
During an interview on 2/9/2024 at 11:42 A.M., the ADM stated the facility submitted a written request for
the continued room waiver although the room sizes do not impede resident care.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 2/9/2024 at 11:47 A.M., with the maintenance supervisor
(MS), the MS used a tape measurer to measure the size of the room from the window to the door for the
length, then to measure the room from wall to wall horizontally for the width. The MS
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STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
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845 S.Burlington Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90057
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stated, this is how I measure to verify the size of the rooms.
Level of Harm - Potential for
minimal harm
Residents Affected - Some
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