F 0688
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM
and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to provide restorative nursing services
(RNS, exercises or activities designed to maintain or improve residents' abilities to the highest practicable
level such as: range of motion exercises, splint or brace assistance, etc.) for two of 13 residents (Resident
24 and Resident 40) when physician's orders were not followed consistently.
These failures had the potential for residents to decline or not maintain their highest practicable physical,
mental, and psychosocial well-being.
Findings:
1. Resident 24 was admitted to the facility with diagnoses that included paraplegia (inability to voluntarily
move the lower parts of the body), muscle wasting and atrophy (decrease in size and wasting of muscle
tissue), and mild cognitive impairment (decline in memory and thinking).
During an observation on 11/13/23, at 10:06 a.m., Resident 24 was in bed, awake and verbal. Resident 24
was observed moving his right arm and using the bed remote control with his right hand. When asked how
his left arm was, Resident 24 stated that he cannot move his left arm.
During a review of Resident 24's physician order for November 2023, the order indicated, RNA (Restorative
Nursing Assistant) to don left resting hand splint in AM for 3 hours as tolerated with PROM/ (Passive Range
of Motion, movement or exercises performed by someone else since the patient is unable to move the body
part or joint) gentle stretching exercises for left hand . Start Date - 2/06/23 . Interval Code - MWF (Monday,
Wednesday, Friday).
During a concurrent interview and record review on 11/14/23, at 3:39 p.m., with RNA 1 present, Resident
24's Restorative Records (RP), for September 2023, October 2023, and November 1-13, 2023, were
reviewed. The RP records indicated:
Restorative - RNA to don left resting hand splint in AM for 3 hours as tolerated with PROM/gentle stretching
exercises for left hand 10 REPS (repetitions) x 2 sets.
September 2023
9/1/23 - F (Friday) - Blank (no RNA staff initials)
9/4/23 - M (Monday) - Blank (no RNA staff initials)
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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.
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F 0688
9/8/23 - F (Friday) - Blank (no RNA staff initials)
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
9/11/23 - M (Monday) - Blank (no RNA staff initials)
9/15/23 - F (Friday) - Blank (no RNA staff initials)
Residents Affected - Few
9/18/23 - M (Monday - Blank (no RNA staff initials)
9/22/23 - F (Friday) - Blank (no RNA staff initials)
9/27/23 - W (Wednesday) - Blank (no RNA staff initials)
9/29/23 - F (Friday) - Blank (no RNA staff initials)
October 2023
10/18/23 - W (Wednesday) - Blank (no RNA staff initials)
10/23/23 - M (Monday) - Blank (no RNA staff initials)
10/25/23 - W (Wednesday) - Blank (no RNA staff initials)
10/30/23 - M (Monday) - Blank (no RNA staff initials)
November 2023
11/10/23 - F (Friday) - Blank (no RNA staff initials)
11/13/23 - M (Monday) - Blank (no RNA staff initials)
During a concurrent interview and record review on 11/14/23, at 3:48 p.m., with RNA 1 present, RNA 1
stated the blanks or empty spaces corresponding with the dates on Resident 24's records indicated that the
RNS were not done. RNA 1 confirmed there were no resident refusals recorded on Resident 24's RPs from
9/1/23 through 11/13/23.
2. Resident 40 was admitted to the facility with diagnoses that included spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy
(abnormal development or damage to the brain that affects movement, posture, and coordination), severe
intellectual disability, and contracture of muscle, multiple sites (a condition wherein muscles, tendons, joints,
or other tissues tighten or shorten causing a deformity).
During an observation on 11/13/23, at 11:25 a.m., Resident 40 was in bed, eyes open and unable to speak.
Resident 40's hands were both contracted and rested on the chest.
During a review of Resident 40's physician order for November 2023, the order indicated:
Restorative Nursing Assistant to continue PROM to right upper extremity 10 REPS (repetitions) x 2 sets
3x/week . Start Date - 8/11/23 .
Restorative Nursing Assistant to continue PROM to right lower extremity 10 REPS (repetitions) x 2
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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Lake Merritt Healthcare Center LLC
309 MacArthur Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94610
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F 0688
sets 3x/week . Start Date - 8/11/23 .
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Restorative Nursing Assistant to continue PROM to left lower extremity 10 REPS (repetitions) x 2 sets
3x/week . Start Date 3/9/23 .
Residents Affected - Few
During a concurrent interview and record review on 11/16/23, at 9:52 a.m, with the Director of Nursing
(DON), present, Resident 40's Restorative Records (RP), for September 2023 and October 2023 were
reviewed. The RP records indicated:
Restorative Nursing Assistant to continue PROM to right upper extremity 10 REPS (repetitions) x 2 sets
3x/week.
Restorative Nursing Assistant to continue PROM to right lower extremity 10 REPS (repetitions) x 2 sets
3x/week.
Restorative Nursing Assistant to continue PROM to left lower extremity 10 REPS (repetitions) x 2 sets
3x/week.
September 2023
Week of 9/15/23 to 9/21/23 - Two RNS sessions (9/19/23 and 9/21/23) for each extremity were recorded.
There was no record a third RNS session for each extremity, was provided to Resident 40, as ordered by
the physician.
Week of 9/22/23 to 9/28/23 - Two RNS sessions (9/25/23 and 9/27/23) for each extremity were recorded.
There was no record a third RNS session for each extremity, was provided to Resident 40, as ordered by
the physician.
October 2023
Week of 10/22/23 to 10/28/23 - Two RNS sessions (10/24/23 and 10/26/23) for each extremity were
recorded.
There was no record a third RNS session for each extremity, was provided to Resident 40, as ordered by
the physician.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 11/16/23, at 9:55 a.m, with the DON, DON
acknowledged Resident 40's had missed RNS sessions for September 2023 and October 2023. DON also
stated that both Resident 40 and Resident 24's physician orders for RNS were not implemented
consistently.
Review of the facility's Policy and Procedures (P&P), titled, Restorative Nursing Services, revision 7/2017,
the P&P indicated, Policy Statement - Residents will receive restorative nursing care as needed to help
promote optimal safety and independence. Policy Interpretation and Implementation - 1. Restorative nursing
care consists of nursing interventions that may or may not be accompanied by formalized rehabilitative
services .
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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309 MacArthur Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94610
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F 0688
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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Review of the facility's Policy and Procedures (P&P), titled, Charting and Documentation, revision dated
7/2017, the P&P indicated, Policy Statement - All services provided to the resident . shall be documented in
the resident's medical record. The medical record should facilitate communication between the
interdisciplinary team regarding the resident's condition and response to care. Policy Interpretation and
Implementation . The following information is to be documented in the resident medical record . c.
Treatments or services performed . Documentation of procedures and treatments will include care-specific
details, including: a. The date and time the procedure/treatment was provided; b. The name and title of the
individual(s) who provided the care; c. The assessment data and/or any unusual findings obtained during
the procedure/treatment; d. How the resident tolerated the procedure/treatment; e. Whether the resident
refused the procedure/treatment; f. Notification of family, physician or other staff, if indicated; and g. The
signature and title of the individual documenting .
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Lake Merritt Healthcare Center LLC
309 MacArthur Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94610
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F 0693
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and
provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide care according to
professional standards of practice for one of one sampled residents (Resident 40), when Licensed
Vocational Nurse (LVN) 2 did not check the placement of Resident 40's enteral feeding tube (a tube placed
through the skin of the abdomen directly into the stomach to deliver medication) and did not check the
amount of residual (undigested stomach contents) in the stomach before medications were administered
through the feeding tube.
This failure placed Resident 40 at risk of aspiration (the intake of foreign matter into the lungs) and
medications not being administered into the stomach.
Findings:
During medication pass observation and concurrent interview on 11/14/2023, at 12:20 p.m,. with LVN 2,
LVN 2 administered medication through Resident 40's feeding tube. LVN 2 confirmed, she did not check
placement and did not check residual content remaining in Resident 40's stomach. LVN 2 further added,
she should have checked the placement using stethoscope (a medical instrument for listening to sound) so
medication does not go in the wrong place that could result in aspiration.
During an interview on 11/14/2023, at 2:46 p.m., with Director Of Nursing (DON), DON stated, it was
important to check for placement of the feeding tube by listening to sound before administration of
medication due to potential for aspiration. DON further added, if placement was not checked, medication
might go to lungs instead of stomach.
During a review of Resident 40's face sheet, dated 11/14/23, the face sheet indicated Resident 40 was
admitted to the facility in August 2022.
During a review of Resident 40's Physician Order, dated 8/4/23, the physician order showed, GTube
feeding; . check for placement and patency .
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P), titled Administering Medications through an
Enteral Tube, dated, November 2018, the P&P indicated under Equipment and Supplies: .12. Stethoscope.
Under steps in the procedure: .6. Verify placement of feeding tube. a. If you suspect improper tub
positioning, do not administer feeding or medication. Notify the Charge Nurse or Physician.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
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F 0726
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way
that maximizes each resident's well being.
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure two of five sampled nursing staffs
(Registered Nurse (RN) 1 and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 2 were provided with competencies and
skills necessary to perform their work roles safely and successfully.
This failure had the potential to not provide appropriate nursing services to meet the needs of residents and
promote the residents' physical, mental and psychosocial well-being.
Findings:
1. During an interview on 11/15/23, at 7:36 a.m, with RN 1, RN 1 stated she worked the night shift on
11/14/23 beginning at 11 PM to 11/15/23 ending at 7:30 AM. RN 1 stated she was hired as a full-time nurse
recently and had completed a two-week training with two nurses on different work shifts.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 11/15/23, at 7:38 a.m, with RN 1, Resident 48's
medical records were reviewed. When asked, RN 1 stated she was not aware Resident 48 had an
indwelling urinary catheter (a device that is inserted into the bladder to drain the urine). RN 1 confirmed she
had not checked Resident 48's urinary catheter. When asked to verify if there was a physician or treatment
order on Resident 48's urinary catheter, RN 1 was unable to show the surveyor how to look up Resident
48's treatment order in the electronic record system. RN 1 said, the facility's electronic record system was a
little complicated. RN 1 added, she was not super familiar with the electronic system for the resident's TAR
[Treatment Administration Record].
During a concurrent interview and record review on 11/15/23, at 7:54 a.m, with RN 1 and the Director of
Nursing (DON) present, the DON confirmed Resident 48 had treatment orders indicated in the electronic
record system.
Review of Resident 48's Treatment Record, as reflected in the facility's electronic record system, for
November 2023, indicated, Indwelling Catheter: Cleanse with Normal Saline, Pat Dry, Cover with Dry
Dressing QD (daily), Start Date - 9/29/23.
Review of Resident 48's Treatment Record, as reflected in the facility's electronic record system, for
November 2023, indicated, Indwelling Catheter: Monitor Peri-Area and Bag for cleanliness and placement
of tubing with security strap, Start Date - 9/29/23.
During an interview on 11/15/23, at 8:01 a.m, the DON stated it was unfortunate that resident TARs in the
electronic record system was not captured in RN 1's training. DON stated this training was important so that
nurses were aware on how to provide care and carry out treatment orders for the residents.
2. During a concurrent interview and record review on 11/16/23, at 12:50 p.m., with the DON and the Acting
Director of Staff Development (DSD) present, CNA 2's personnel records were reviewed. CNA 2's Nursing
Assistant Orientation & Competency Evaluation Nursing Skills Performance Satisfactory Completion,
record was last evaluated on 6/3/22. DON and DSD confirmed CNA 2's Competency and Skills Evaluation
was due in June 2023 and was not completed.
Review of the facility's Policy and Procedures (P&P), titled, Competency of Nursing Staff, revision
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
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309 MacArthur Boulevard
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F 0726
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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dated 5/2019, the P&P indicated, Policy Statement - 1. All nursing staff must meet the specific competency
requirements of their respective licensure and certification requirements defined by State law. 2. In addition,
licensed nurses and nursing assistants employed (or contracted) by the facility will: a. participate in a
facility-specific, competency-based staff development and training program; and b. demonstrate specific
competencies and skill sets deemed necessary to care for the needs of residents, as identified through
resident assessments and described in the plans of care. Policy Interpretation and Implementation . Facility
and resident-specific competency evaluations will be conducted upon hire, annually and as deemed
necessary on the facility assessment .
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
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309 MacArthur Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94610
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F 0730
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure an employee performance review was
conducted at least every 12 months for one of five sampled nursing staffs (Certified Nursing Assistant
(CNA) 2).
Residents Affected - Few
This failure had the potential to affect the quality of nursing services rendered to residents in the facility
when staff performance reviews remain unchecked.
Finding:
During a concurrent interview and record review on 11/16/23, at 12:27 p.m., with the Director of Nursing
(DON) and the Acting Director of Staff Development (DSD) present, CNA 2's personnel records were
reviewed. CNA 2's personnel records indicated a hire date of 5/9/16. CNA 2's Employee Performance
Review, record was last completed on 6/3/22. DSD confirmed CNA 2's performance review was not
completed within the past 12 months.
Review of the facility's Policy and Procedures (P&P), titled, Performance Evaluations, revision dated
6/2020, the P&P indicated, Policy Statement - The job performance of each employee shall be reviewed
and evaluated at least annually. Policy Interpretation and Implementation - 1. A performance evaluation will
be completed on each employee at the conclusion of his/her 90-day probationary period, and at least
annually thereafter .
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
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F 0732
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to post the daily nurse staffing
information on 11/13/23.
Residents Affected - Few
This failure resulted in nurse staffing information and posting requirements that were not readily available to
residents and visitors.
Findings:
During a concurrent observation and interview on 11/13/23, at 12:12 p.m., with the Director of Nursing
(DON) present, the DON confirmed the required nurse staffing data information for 11/13/23, was not
posted on the clear poster board by the nursing station. The Daily Nurse Staffing Information sheet posted
on 11/13/23 was for 11/9/23. It was also noted that several sheets filed on the clear poster board included
Nurse Staffing Information for 11/8/23, 11/7/23, 11/6/23, 11/2/23, 11/1/23 and 10/27/23. When asked, the
DON stated there was no nurse staffing information sheets for the past three days. The DON stated nurse
staffing information should be posted daily.
Review of the facility's Policy and Procedures (P&P), titled, Staff Posting Requirements, dated 2/2017, the
P&P indicated, Policy - It is the policy of the Facility that residents, prospective residents, employees,
visitors and job applicants are provided the information about staffing daily for direct patient care according
to State and Federal guidelines. Fundamental Information - To implement this policy, the postings will be
visible and available for review for public information. Responsible Discipline: The Director of Nurses is
responsible for implementation of the policy .
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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F 0759
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure medication error rate was
below five percent (%). When:
Residents Affected - Some
1. Registered Nurse (RN) 1 administered medication late to (Residents 255, 26, 13 and 44).
2. Losartan (medication to treat high blood pressure) was not given to Resident 44.
3. RN 1 did not wait five minutes in between administration of eye drop treatment as ordered by the
physician.
These deficient practices placed Residents 255, 26, 13 and 44 at risk of developing complications related
to error in medication administration.
Findings:
1. During concurrent medication administration observation and interview on 11/13/23, at 10:26 a.m., with
RN 1, RN 1 was doing morning medication pass. RN 1 stated, she was delayed passing medications for
Residents 255, 26, 13 and 44. When asked regarding the standards of practice. RN 1 stated, 10:00 a.m.
was supposed to be the latest she can administer morning medications. RN 1 also stated, any time after
10:00 a.m. was considered late because it would be too close to next dose if Residents had same
medications. RN 1 further added, Residents will end up with more medications in their system.
During a concurrent interview and review of Medication Pass Hours on 11/14/23, at 10:23 a.m., with the
Director Of Nursing (DON), DON stated, medication administration schedule in the morning was from 8:00
a.m - 10:00 a.m. DON further added, medication pass after 10:00 a.m., was considered late. DON
acknowledged RN 1 was delayed with morning medication pass on 11/13/23. DON further added, there
should have been no reason acceptable for delayed medication pass.
2. During a concurrent interview and medication administration observation on 11/13/23, at 11:33 a.m., with
RN 1, RN 1 did not give Losartan 50 milligrams (mg) to Resident 44. RN 1 stated, there was no available
medicine to give. RN 1 also stated, she will contact the pharmacy for order.
During a review of Resident 44's Administration Record, dated 11/15/23, it indicated, Losartan 50mg tablet:
.scheduled for 11/13/23 9:00 a.m., was not administered .
During a review of Resident 44's Medication Administration Record (MAR) dated 11/13/23, the MAR
showed, Losartan 50mg tablet: Take 1 tablet by mouth 9AM every very day for Hypertension (HTN, high
blood pressure) day .The MAR also showed, Losartan was not given.
During a review of Resident 44's Care Plan dated 11/2/23, it indicated Resident 44 was at risk for
Hypertension. One of the approaches was to give medication as ordered (Losartan) .
3. During a concurrent medication observation and interview on 11/13/23, at 11:11 a.m., with RN 1, RN 1
instilled Dorzolamide (eye drop to treat eye pressure to Resident 13's right eye. RN 1, then instilled
Maxifloxacine (medication to treat eye infection) immediately without waiting for five minutes to Resident
13's eye.
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F 0759
RN 1 stated, she was not aware she had to wait 5 minutes in between.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
During a review of Resident 13's Physician Orders, dated 11/11/23, it indicated Dorzolamize 2% eye drops:
Instill 1 drop to right eye . Wait 5 minutes before instilling other ophthalmic agents.
Residents Affected - Some
During a review of Resident 13's MAR for November 2023, it indicated Dorzolamide 2% eye drops: instill 1
drop to right eye 3x daily. Wait 5 minutes before instilling other ophthalmic agents.
During a review of facility's Policy and Procedure (P&P) titled, Administering Medications, dated April 2019,
it indicated .7. Medications are administered within one (1) hour of their prescribed time .
During a review of facility's P&P titled, Medication and Treatment Orders, dated July 2016, it indicated,
Drugs and biologicals that are required to be refilled must be reordered from the issuing pharmacy not less
than three (3) days prior to the last dosage being administered to ensure that refills are readily available.
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F 0760
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure one resident of 26 sampled
residents observed during medication administration pass (Resident 44) was free from significant
medication error when:
Residents Affected - Few
Losartan (medication to treat high blood pressure) was not administered as prescribed by the physician.
This deficient practice had the potential for increased blood pressure and possible for stroke.
Findings:
During a review of Resident 44's face sheet, dated 11/14/23, it indicated, Resident 44 was admitted to the
facility in November 2023 with multiple diagnoses that included Essential Primary Hypertension (high blood
pressure).
During a concurrent interview and medication administration observation on 11/13/23, at 11:33 a. m., with
RN 1, RN 1 did not give Losartan 50 milligrams (mg) to Resident 44. RN 1 stated, there was no available
medicine to give. RN 1 also stated, she will contact the pharmacy for order.
During a review of Resident 44's Administration Record, dated 11/15/23, it indicated, Losartan 50mg tablet:
.scheduled for 11/13/23 9:00 a.m., was not administered .
During a review of Resident 44's Medication Administration Record (MAR) dated 11/13/23, the MAR
showed, Losartan 50mg tablet: Take 1 tablet by mouth 9AM every very day for Hypertension. The MAR also
showed, Losartan was not given.
During a review of Resident 44's Care Plan dated 11/2/23, it indicated Resident 44 was at risk for
Hypertension. One of the approaches was to give medication as ordered (Losartan) .
During an interview on 11/15/23, at 1:41 p.m., with the DON, DON indicated she was not aware Resident
44 missed Losartan due to unavailability of the medication. DON further added, the risk for Resident 44
was possibly stroke or heart attack.
During a review of facility's P&P titled, Medication and Treatment Orders, dated July 2016, it indicated,
Drugs and biologicals that are required to be refilled must be reordered from the issuing pharmacy not less
than three (3) days prior to the last dosage being administered to ensure that refills are readily available.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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309 MacArthur Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94610
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F 0761
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted
professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately
locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to properly secure medications when
two of two Licensed Staff did not keep medication cart 2 locked or under direct observation of authorized
staff.
This failure had the potential for residents, unauthorized staff, and visitors to have access to medications.
Findings:
During medication administration observation, on 11/13/23, at 10:26 a.m., with Registered Nurse (RN) 1,
RN 1 left medication cart two unlocked and unattended, with medication drawers facing the hallway. RN 1
entered resident room, and the left unlocked medication cart out of her view. An unauthorized staff was
observed walking by the medication cart twice.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 11/13/23, at 11:28 a.m., Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
1, LVN 1 left medication cart two drawer unlocked and unattended in the hallway outside a resident room
and across from activity room. LVN 1 entered the activity room leaving medication cart out of her view. One
resident walked pass the unlocked medication cart two. LVN 1 acknowledged, she had left medication cart
one unlocked. LVN 1 further stated, it was important to keep medication cart locked at all times so that
residents will not take medications that did not belong to them.
During an interview on 11/14/2023, at 10:50 a.m., with the Director Of Nursing (DON), DON stated,
medication carts must be kept locked at all times when not attended by a licensed nurse. DON further
added, it was especially important due to frequency of residents walking around unattended. DON also
added, this was potential for unauthorized individuals to take medications from the unlocked medication
carts.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Security of Medication Cart, dated April
2007, the P&P indicated under policy statement, The medication cart shall be secured during medication
passes. 1. The nurse must secure the medication cart during the medication pass to prevent unauthorized
entry. 2. The medication cart should be parked in the doorway of the resident's room during the medication
pass. The cart doors and drawers should be facing the resident's room. 3.the cart should be parked in the
hallway against the wall with doors and drawers facing the wall. The cart must be locked before the nurse
enters the resident's room. 4. Medication carts must be securely locked at all times when out of the nurses'
view.
During a review of the facility's P&P titled, Storage of Medications, dated April 2019, the P&P indicated, .8.
Compartments . containing drugs and biologicals are locked when not in use. 9. Unlocked medication carts
are not left unattended.
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Oakland, CA 94610
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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 store food and maintain the ice
machine and ice scooper in a sanitary manner when:
Residents Affected - Some
1. Unlabeled, and outdated food were available for use in the kitchen freezer and dry storage.
2. Unlabeled, and expired food were available for use in the resident refrigerator.
3. Ice machine and ice scooper were not sanitized after the ice scooper was left in the ice machine.
These failures had the potential to put residents at risk for infection and food borne illnesses.
Findings:
1.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 11/13/23, at 9:35 a.m., with Dietary Manager (DM),
freezer 3 was observed. DM verified an opened package of sliced ham and 12 pie crusts out of its original
package, were not labeled with received, opened, or used by dates, were in freezer 3. DM verified an
opened plastic bag with 3 waffles had a use by date of 11/6/23 and an opened plastic bag with 5 French
toasts had a use by date of 11/7/23, were found in freezer 3. DM removed the food items and stated they
shouldn't be there, and they needed to be thrown away.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 11/13/23, at 9:44 a.m., with DM, the dry food storage
area was observed. DM verified an opened bag of dry gravy mix with a use by date of 10/12/23 and an
opened bag of dry mashed potatoes mix without a received, opened or used by date, were in the dry
storage area. DM removed the food items and stated they shouldn't be there, and they needed to be thrown
away.
During an interview on 11/16/23 , at 1:22 p.m., with DM, DM stated their policy was to label all food in the
refrigerator, freezer, and dry food storage area with the date it was received, when it was opened and when
is should be used by. DM stated they should not have kept unlabeled, incorrectly labeled, outdated and
expired food in the freezer or dry food storage. DM stated labeling food was important so they could have
identified food that was old or bad. DM stated residents were elderly and weaker and old or outdated food
had the potential to cause them food sickness.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Refrigerators and Freezers, revised
December 2014, the P&P indicated, All food shall be appropriately dated to ensure proper rotation by
expiration dates. Received dates (dates of delivery) will be marked on cases and on individual items
removed form cases for storage . Expiration dates on unopened food will be observed and 'use by dates
indicated once food is opened.
2.
During a review of Resident 23's admission Record, dated 11/14/23, the record indicated Resident 23 was
admitted 06/2023 with a diagnosis of Quadriplegia (partial or complete paralysis of both the
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Lake Merritt Healthcare Center LLC
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Oakland, CA 94610
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F 0812
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
arms and legs), unspecified. During a review of Resident 22's admission Record, dated 11/16/23, the
record indicated Resident 22 was admitted 02/2021 with a diagnosis of Hemiplegia (complete paralysis)
and hemiparesis (partial weakness) following cerebral infarction (death of an area of brain tissue when a
blocked blood vessel prevents delivery of an adequate blood and oxygen supply to the brain) affecting right
dominant side. During a review of Resident 31's admission Record, dated 11/16/23, the record indicated
Resident 31 was admitted 09/2023 with a diagnosis of Cerebral infarction due to thrombosis (a condition
where one or more blood clots form in your blood vessels or heart) of right posterior cerebral artery (one of
a pair of arteries that supply oxygenated blood to part of the back of the human brain).
During a concurrent observation and interview on 11/13/23, at 1:02 p.m., with Certified Nursing Assistant 1
(CNA), the resident refrigerator was observed. CNA 1 verified left over pizza, French fries, and an opened
can of partially consumed expresso were not labeled with resident name or received or use by dates. CNA
1 verified left over Chinese food, an opened package of sliced cheese, and an opened package of sliced
turkey meat were labeled with Resident 23's room number but did not have a received or use by date. CNA
1 verified a bottle of strawberry milk labeled with Resident 22's room number, had a manufacturer's
expiration date of 9/4/23. CNA 1 verified a papaya labeled Resident 31, did not have a received or use by
date. CNA 1 stated the papaya was mushy, old and rotten. CNA 1 stated all food should be labeled with
resident name, received, and use by dates. CNA 1 stated unlabeled, undated, expired, and rotten food
items could have caused the residents to get sick.
During an observation on 11/13/23, on 1:35 p.m., the resident refrigerator was observed with a document
posted on the refrigerator door titled, Food Safety Guide For Food And Beverages brought In From Outside
And Stored In Facility Pantry/Refrigerator, undated, the document indicated, All food and beverage items
being stored in the facility pantry or refrigerator must be: .Labeled with the resident's name . Labeled with
the date brought in . The document also indicated, All food and beverage items stored in the facility pantry /
refrigerator must be thrown out: . On the manufacturer's expiration date . 72 hours after the date it was
brought in . Upon spoiling.
During an interview on 11/16/23, at 11:28 p.m., with DM, DM stated their policy was to label all food and
beverages in the resident refrigerator with resident name, received date and opened date. DM stated
opened foods and beverages should have been thrown out after 3 days, when it expired or when it became
rotten. DM stated the importance of labeling food and throwing away old or expired food was to prevent
residents from getting food poisoning.
During an interview on 11/16/23 , at 11:50 a.m., with Director of Nursing (DON), DON stated their policy
was to label all food and beverages in the resident refrigerator with resident name, received date and
opened date. DON stated all opened food and drinks should have been thrown out after 72 hours. DON
stated incorrectly labeled, unlabeled and expired food and beverages could have caused residents to get
food poisoning.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Food Receiving and Storage, revised July
2014, the P&P indicated, Food items and snacks kept on the nursing units must be maintained as indicated
below: . All foods belonging to residents must be labeled with the resident's name, the item and the use by
date . Beverages must be dated when opened and discarded after twenty-four (24) hours . Partially eaten
food may not be kept in the refrigerator.
3.
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
During a concurrent observation and interview on 11/14/23 at 3:00 p.m., with Maintenance Director (MD),
the ice machine was observed with the ice scooper inside the ice machine, laying on top of ice and
unattended. MD stated the ice scooper should never be left in the ice machine, after use staff should have
placed it in the ice scoop container with cover.
During an observation on 11/14/23, at 3:10 p.m., the ice scooper was observed inside the ice scoop
container.
During an interview on 11/14/23, at 3:14 p.m., with CNA 2, CNA 2 stated they found the ice scooper inside
the ice machine, laying on top of ice, but didn't know who left it there or how long it was there. CNA 2 stated
they removed the ice scooper from inside the ice machine, rinsed it with water, then placed it into the ice
scoop container and left it without telling anyone. CNA 2 stated it was a mistake and they should have
notified kitchen staff that the ice scooper was left inside the ice machine so they could have sanitized the
ice scooper and clean out the ice machine. CNA 2 stated they put the residents at risk for infection when
the ice scooper and ice machine was not properly cleaned after they found the ice scooper inside the ice
machine. CNA 2 stated they would notify the kitchen immediately.
During an interview on 11/15/23, at 2:00 p.m., with DM, DM stated it was their policy to place the ice
scooper in the closed ice scoop container when not in use. DM stated that the kitchen should have been
notified when the ice scooper was left in the ice machine so they could have sanitized the ice scooper and
cleaned the ice machine. DM stated they cleaned and sanitized the ice scoop and ice machine yesterday
after they were aware the ice scoop was left in the ice machine. DM stated the residents were placed at risk
for infection and cross contamination when the ice scooper and ice machine were not properly cleaned and
sanitized after the ice scooper was left inside the ice machine.
During an interview on 11/15/23, at 2:13 p.m., with DON, DON stated the ice scoop should have never
been left in the ice machine because it was a risk for infection. DON stated staff should have reported to the
kitchen that the ice scooper was left inside the ice machine so they could have cleaned and sanitized the
ice scooper and ice machine.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Ice Machines and Ice Storage Chests,
revised January 2012, the P&P indicated, To help prevent contamination of ice machines, ice storage
chests/containers or ice, staff shall follow these precautions: . Keep the ice scoop/bin in a covered container
when not in use.
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F 0880
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to implement their infection prevention
and control program when:
Residents Affected - Few
1. Licensed staff did not sanitize portable blood pressure machine before and after each resident use.
2. Two licensed staff did not sanitize tray used to deliver medications to residents during medication
administration.
3. Two licensed staff touched a resident's medication with bare hands.
4. Licensed staff touched inside resident's right eye twice with dropper tip during medication administration.
5. Licensed staff did not wash hands before administration of medication via gastronomy tube (G-tube, a
tube inserted through the belly that brings nutrition or medications directly to the stomach).
6. Nasal cannulas (a device used to deliver supplemental oxygen) worn by 2 residents (Resident 2 and
Resident 12) were not labeled with dates when it was initially used or with date of replacement.
7. There was no appropriate water management program and control measures to prevent the growth of
Legionella (a type of bacteria), and other opportunistic waterborne pathogens (bacteria, virus or other
microorganism that can cause disease) in the facility's building water systems.
8. The trash bin in the laundry room had no lid cover.
9. Laundered mopheads, cleaning towels and dusters were not properly air dried and stored in a sanitary
manner.
10. Soiled and unlabeled clothes were not placed in a covered laundry hamper.
These failures have the potential to not prevent the development and transmission of communicable
diseases and infections among residents, staff, and visitors.
Findings:
1. During a concurrent observation and interview on 11/13/2,3 at 10:38 a.m., with Registered Nurse (RN) 1,
RN 1did not sanitize blood pressure machine before taking Resident 255's blood pressure reading. RN 1
acknowledged, she did not sanitize shared equipment and stated she was supposed to sanitize shared
equipment before and after resident use for infection prevention.
2. a. During a concurrent medication administration observation and interview on 11/13/23, at 10:45 a.m,.
with RN 1, RN 1 came out of a Resident room with medication tray. RN 1 did not sanitize medication tray
then proceeded to prepare medications. RN 1 then used the same unsanitized tray to deliver medications to
Resident 26. When asked regarding infection control practices, RN 1 stated, she knew she was supposed
to sanitize the shared try for each Resident. RN 1 further stated, there was no sanitizing wipes available.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Lake Merritt Healthcare Center LLC
309 MacArthur Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94610
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F 0880
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
2. b. During medication administration observation on 11/13/23, at 12:20 p.m., RN 2 placed insulin filled
syringe with needle attached and alcohol wipes on tray. RN 2 entered dining room, placed tray on dining
table, administered insulin to Resident 27. RN 2 returned to medication cart, did not sanitize tray. RN 2 then
placed insulin filled syringe and alcohol pads to the same unsanitized tray. RN 2 entered the dining room,
placed the tray on the dining table and administered insulin to Resident 35. When asked regarding infection
control practices, RN 2 acknowledged she did not sanitize shared medication tray between Residents
during insulin administration.
3. a. During medication administration observation on 11/13/23, at 10:46 a.m., RN 1 dropped calcium tablet
on shared medication tray used to deliver medications. RN 1 picked up tablet with bare hands then placed
the tablet inside medication cup. RN 1 then administered the tablet to Resident 26.
3. b. During medication administration observation on 11/14/23, at 12:20 p.m, LVN 2 held the medication
capsule dispensed from the medication pack with bare hands. LVN 2 opened the capsule with bare hands,
poured the content into medication cup for reconstitution. LVN 2 then administered the medication to
Resident 40 via g-tube.
4. During concurrent medication administration observation and interview on 11/13/23, at 11:11 a.m., with
RN 1, RN 1 instilled Dorzolamide (eye drop to treat eye pressure) to Resident 13's right eye. The dropper
tip touched Resident 13's right eye. RN 1 the proceeded to instill Maxifloxacine (medication to treat eye
infection) to Resident 13's right eye. Maxifloxacine dropper tip also touched inside Resident 13's right eye.
RN 1 acknowledged, each of the dropper tip touched Resident 13's eye surface and stated she made
mistakes. RN 1 further added, the dropper tip should not have touched Resident 13's eye due to infection
risk.
5. During a concurrent observation and interview on 11/14/23, at 12:20 p.m., with LVN 2, LVN 2 did not
wash hands, prepared Resident 40's medication, donned pair of gloves, touched the computer mouse and
medication cart surface with gloved hands. LVN 2 then administered Resident 40's medication via
G-tube.When asked about hand hygiene practices during medication treatment for G-tube, LVN 2 stated,
wore gloves.
During review of facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Administering Medications through an Enteral
Tube dated, 11/2018, indicated under steps in procedure 1. Wash your hands .20. Wash hands.
During a review of facility's P&P titled, SPECIFIC MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION PROCEDURES, dated,
4/2008, the P&P indicated under procedures G. Hold the dropper tip directly over the eye, taking care to
avoid touching the eye or eyelid.
During a review of facility's P&P titled, Administering Medications, dated, 4/2019, the P&P indicated, .25.
Staff follows established facility infection control procedures (e.g., handwashing, antiseptic technique) for
the
administration of medications, as applicable. Influenza and Pneumococcal Immunizations
6. During an observation on 11/13/23, at 10:52 a.m., Resident 2 was in bed and wore a nasal cannula that
was attached to an oxygen source. The nasal cannula did not indicate date of initial use or date of
replacement.
During an interview on 11/13/23, at 11:18 a.m., with the facility's Infection Preventionist (IP),
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
056350
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/16/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Lake Merritt Healthcare Center LLC
309 MacArthur Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94610
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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
Residents Affected - Few
IP stated nasal cannulas worn by residents had to be replaced once a week by the treatment nurse or
charge nurse. IP was unable to provide information when Resident 2's nasal cannula was last replaced.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 11/13/23, at 11:48 a.m., with the IP, inside Resident 12's
room, IP confirmed the nasal cannula worn by Resident 12 had no label indicating when it was replaced. IP
stated the nasal cannula should be labeled so that staff will know when to replace it. IP explained nasal
cannulas worn by residents had to be replaced for infection control purposes.
Review of the facility's Policy and Procedures (P&P), titled, Oxygen Equipment, undated, the P&P
indicated, .PROCEDURE FOR OXYGEN EQUIPMENT - The following is the procedure for oxygen
equipment .Tubing should be replaced every Sunday 11:00 pm - 7:00 am and/or PRN by Charge Nurse .
Cannulas should be replaced every Sunday 11:00 pm - 7:00 am and/or PRN by Charge Nurse .
7. During a concurrent interview and record review on 11/15/23 at 3:13 p.m., with the Infection Preventionist
(IP) and Maintenance Director (MD), the Centers for Disease and Control Prevention (CDC) Legionella
Environmental Assessment Form (LEAF), was reviewed. When asked, the MD stated he filled out the LEAF
for the facility on 11/6/23. MD stated the LEAF was to be done once a year. MD stated the LEAF was not
done last year because he did not receive the form. When asked about the purpose of the LEAF, the MD
stated he did not know. MD explained he did not know exactly what the
LEAF was for. When asked how the LEAF was to be used and who should perform the assessment, the
MD and the IP confirmed the LEAF was not properly completed and done by an appropriate person.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 11/15/23 at 4:59 p.m., with the Infection Preventionist
(IP), the facility's Legionella Risk Assessment (LRA), undated document, was reviewed. The IP stated the
LRA was signed by the Maintenance Director (MD). IP confirmed the responses to the LRA were not
accurate. IP stated he will discuss the matter with the MD. IP acknowledged the facility did not have a water
management program to prevent Legionnaire's Disease (a type of pneumonia [lung inflammation] usually
caused by infection from Legionella bacteria.
During an interview on 11/16/23 at 1:37 p.m., with the Administrator (ADM) and Infection Preventionist (IP),
the ADM and IP did not know the nationally accepted standards, used by the facility in their water
management program, to reduce the risk of growth and spread of Legionella.
Review of the facility's Policy and Procedures (P&P), titled, Policy for Legionnaire's Disease (Legionella
Pneumophila, dated 06/2017, the P&P indicated, Policy: It is the policy of the facility to have a plan for the
prevention of Legionnaire's disease .Process to Develop a Water Management Program - The facility will
complete a Legionella Risk Assessment to determine their risk for Legionella outbreaks. This assessment
will be completed annually. The facility will develop a Water Management Program which will be reviewed
annually .
Review of the facility's Policy and Procedures (P&P), titled, Legionella Water Management Program,
revision dated 7/2017, the P&P indicated, .Policy Interpretation and Implementation .The water
management program used by our facility is based on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and
ASHRAE recommendations for developing a Legionella water management program .The Water
Management Program will be reviewed at least once a year, or sooner .
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No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
056350
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/16/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Lake Merritt Healthcare Center LLC
309 MacArthur Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94610
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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
Residents Affected - Few
8. During a concurrent observation and interview on 11/15/23, at 10:48 a.m., with the Housekeeping
Manager (HMR) present, inside facility's laundry room, there was a white trash bin, in between a washing
machine and covered linen cart. The trash bin had trash inside and was not covered. The HMR stated the
trash bin had to be covered.
9. During a concurrent observation and interview on 11/15/23, at 10:53 a.m., with the HMR present, inside
facility's laundry room, there was an uncovered bin that contained mopheads, cleaning towels and dusters.
There were mopheads hanging from the edges of the uncovered bin. When asked, HMR stated the
mopheads were laundered and had to be air dried. When asked if all the other items inside the bin were
dry, HMR stated some mopheads, cleaning towels and dusters inside the bin were still wet while some
were completely dry. HMR confirmed the items were laundered but were not properly dried and stored.
10. During a concurrent observation and interview on 11/15/23, at 11:40 a.m., with the HMR present, inside
facility's soiled linen room, there was a pile of clothing on top of a box. The HMR confirmed the items were
soiled and unlabeled. The HMR stated soiled clothing items should be placed in a designated soiled bin
container and covered.
Review of the facility's Policy and Procedures (P&P), titled, Laundry and Linen Handling, revision dated
12/8/22, the P&P indicated, Purpose: To provide a process for safe handling, washing and storage of linen
and laundry. Policy: All linen in a skilled nursing facility is considered potentially infectious and should be
handled at the highest level of protection . All soiled linen must be placed directly into a covered hamper
which can contain moisture .
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
056350
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/16/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Lake Merritt Healthcare Center LLC
309 MacArthur Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94610
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0883
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to offer pneumococcal immunization for one of five
sampled residents (Resident 31).
Residents Affected - Few
This failure had the potential to not help protect Resident 31 against serious illnesses like pneumonia (lung
infection).
Findings:
During a concurrent interview and record review on 11/15/23 at 4:31 p.m., with the Infection Preventionist
(IP), Resident 31's medical records were reviewed. Resident 31's Facesheet indicated an admission date of
9/10/23. IP confirmed Resident 31's Informed Consent for Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine, was not
filled out. IP was unable to provide the status of Resident 31's pneumococcal immunization. IP stated
informed consent for pneumococcal vaccinations should be done on admission of the resident into the
facility.
Review of the facility's Policy and Procedures (P&P), titled, Pneumococcal Vaccine, revision dated 10/2019,
the P&P indicated, Policy Statement - All residents will be offered pneumococcal vaccines to aid in
preventing pneumonia/pneumococcal infections. Policy Interpretation and Implementation - 1. Prior to or
upon admission, residents will be assessed for eligibility to receive the pneumococcal vaccine series, and
when indicated, will be offered the vaccine series within thirty (30) days of admission to the facility unless
medically contraindicated or the resident has already been vaccinated. 2. Assessments of pneumococcal
vaccination status will be conducted within five (5) working days of the resident's admission if not
conducted prior to admission .
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
056350
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/16/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Lake Merritt Healthcare Center LLC
309 MacArthur Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94610
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(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 ensure one of two washing
machines in the laundry room was in operable condition.
Residents Affected - Few
This failure had the potential to disrupt laundry services provided to residents and staff in the facility.
Findings:
During an observation on 11/15/23, at 10:49 a.m., with the Housekeeping Manager (HMR) present, inside
facility's laundry room, a washing machine had a white paper attached indicating OUT OF SERVICE.
During an interview on 11/15/23, at 11:03 a.m., with the HMR, HMR stated the Maintenance Director (MD)
was informed about a year ago, that the washing machine was not working. HMR stated she had not
received an update about the washing machine from the Maintenance Department.
During an interview on 11/15/23, at 11:28 a.m., with the MD, MD confirmed he was aware that one of the
washing machines in the laundry room was out of service. MD stated he had called a vendor for a price
quote but had not placed an order.
Review of the facility's Daily Maintenance Reporting Log, dated 11/23/22, indicated a work request was
made for one of washing machines in the laundry room.
During an interview on 11/15/23, at 3:43 p.m., with the MD, MD stated it was not acceptable that the
washing machine was not repaired or replaced for one year. MD stated the equipment should be repaired
or replaced immediately or in one month.
Review of the facility's Policy and Procedures (P&P), titled, Maintenance Service, revision dated 12/2009,
the P&P indicated, Policy Statement - Maintenance service shall be provided to all areas of the building,
grounds, and equipment. Policy Interpretation and Implementation - 1. The Maintenance Department is
responsible for maintaining the buildings, grounds, and equipment in a safe and operable manner at all
times. 2. Functions of maintenance personnel include, but are not limited to . Establishing priorities in
providing repair service . Providing routinely scheduled maintenance service to all areas . 3. The
Maintenance Director is responsible for developing and maintaining a schedule of maintenance service to
assure that the buildings, grounds, and equipment are maintained in a safe and operable manner. 4. A copy
of the maintenance schedule shall be provided to each department director so that appropriate scheduling
can be made without interruption of services to residents .
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
056350
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/16/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Lake Merritt Healthcare Center LLC
309 MacArthur Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94610
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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
Residents Affected - Many
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single
resident rooms.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview and record review, the facility had seven resident rooms (Rooms 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14,
and 15) with multiple beds that provide less than 80 square feet (sq. ft.) per resident who occupy these
rooms.
The deficient practice had the potential to result in inadequate space for the delivery of care to each of the
residents in each room or for storage of the residents' belongings.
Findings:
During observations of care and services from 11/13/23 through 11/16/23, the following rooms and
corresponding square footage per bed were identified:
room [ROOM NUMBER] has three beds, total sq. ft. is 209.84 and 69.9 sq. ft. per bed.
room [ROOM NUMBER] has three beds, total sq. ft. is 206.4 and 68.8 sq. ft. per bed.
room [ROOM NUMBER] has two beds, total sq. ft. is 159.46 and 79.7 sq. ft. per bed.
room [ROOM NUMBER] has two beds, total sq. ft. is 148.74 and 74.4 sq. ft. per bed.
room [ROOM NUMBER] has three beds, total sq. ft. is 211.06 and 70.3 sq. ft. per bed.
room [ROOM NUMBER] has three beds, total sq. ft. is 209.33 and 69.8 sq. ft. per bed.
room [ROOM NUMBER] has three beds, total sq. ft. is 208.12 and 69.4 sq. ft. per bed.
During random observations of care and services from 11/13/23 through 11/16/23, there was sufficient
space for the provision of care for the residents in all rooms. There was no heavy equipment kept in the
rooms that might interfere with resident care and each resident had adequate personal space and privacy.
There were no complaints from the residents regarding insufficient space for their belongings. There were
no negative consequences attributed to the decreased space and/ or safety concerns in the seven rooms.
Granting of room size waiver recommended.
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AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
056350
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/16/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Lake Merritt Healthcare Center LLC
309 MacArthur Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94610
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0919
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure one of 13 sampled residents
(Resident 23), had a call light that was easily accessible. This failure had the potential to neglect Resident
23's call for help in an emergency.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings:
During a review of Resident 23's admission Record, dated 11/14/23, the record indicated Resident 23 was
admitted 06/2023 with a diagnosis of Quadriplegia (partial or complete paralysis of both the arms and legs),
unspecified. During a review of Resident 23's Minimum Data Set (MDS, a resident assessment instrument
used to identify resident care problems to be addressed in an individualized care plan.), dated 8/14/23, the
MDS indicated Resident 23's Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS, is a scoring system used to
determine the resident's cognitive status in regard to attention, orientation, and ability to register and recall
information. A BIMS score of thirteen to fifteen is an indication of intact cognitive status.) score was 15.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 11/13/23, at 2:35 p.m., with Resident 23, in Resident 23's
room, their call light was observed under the bed. Resident 23 stated they couldn't reach the call light.
Furthermore, Resident 23 stated they couldn't use the call light because they had to keep pressure on the
call light button with their head and neck or it would shut off. Resident 23 stated he couldn't hold it long
enough for staff to see it because it made him tired. Resident 23 stated he used his personal cell phone to
call the front desk when he needed help since he couldn't use his call light.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 11/13/23, at 2:41 p.m., with Certified Nursing Assistant 1
(CNA), in Resident 23's room, Resident 23's call light was observed hanging under the bed. CNA 1 stated
the call light was not reachable and clipped it on Resident 23's pillow. CNA 1 stated the call light only came
on with pressure, and when the pressure was released, the light went off. CNA 1 stated staff wouldn't know
if Resident 23 needed help, unless Resident 23 applied pressure to the call light with his head and left it
there till staff saw the light. CNA 1 stated Resident 23 didn't want to use the call light because he didn't
want to constantly lean on it. CNA 1 stated call lights were important when residents needed help and for
emergencies.
During an interview on 11/14/23, at 11:14 a.m., with Director of Nursing (DON), DON stated Resident 23's
call light was replaced. DON stated call lights should be easily accessible and were important because it
allowed residents to call for help.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 11/16/23, at 8:38 a.m., with Resident 23, in their
Resident 23's room, Resident 23's call light was observed next to them on their pillow. The call light turned
on and remained on with one tap and turned off after staff reset it. Resident 23 stated the new call light was
ok.
During an interview on 11/16/23, at 8:48 a.m., with Licensed Vocational Nurse 3 (LVN), LVN 3 stated
Resident 23 used their cell phone to call the front desk when they needed help. LVN 3 stated their cell
phone may not have been effective to call for help because the phone line could have been busy. LVN 3
stated call lights should have been easily accessible so residents could have called for help in an
emergency. LVN 3 stated Resident 23 had a hard time with his old call light because he was a quadriplegic.
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No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
056350
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/16/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Lake Merritt Healthcare Center LLC
309 MacArthur Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94610
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 0919
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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During a review of Residents 23's care plan Fall Risk Prevention & Management, revised 09/2023, the care
plan indicated Resident 23 was a fall risk and interventions included Call light within reach . Remind
resident to use call light.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Answering the Call Light, revised October
2010, the P&P indicated The purpose of this procedure is to respond to the resident's requests and needs .
When the resident is in bed or confined to a chair be sure the call light is within easy reach of the resident.
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