F 0755
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a
licensed pharmacist.
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure one of three sampled residents (Resident
2) received treatment and care in accordance with the physician's order by failing to continue Resident 2's
daily probiotic (live microorganisms intended to maintain or improve the good bacteria in the body) as
ordered by the physician.
This deficient practice resulted in Resident 2 not receiving their probiotic as ordered by the physician and
had the potential to affect Resident 2's health.
Findings:
During a review of Resident 2's admission Record, the admission Record indicated the facility admitted
Resident 2 on 9/14/2023 with diagnoses that included Parkinson's disease (a movement disorder of the
nervous system that worsens over time), bipolar disorder (mental disorder that causes unusual shifts in
mood, energy, activity levels, concentration, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks), and encounter for
surgical aftercare following surgery on the digestive system.
During a review of Resident 2's History and Physical (H&P- a formal assessment by a healthcare provider
that involves a resident interview, physical exam, and documentation of findings) dated 9/20/2024, the H&P
indicated Resident 2 had the capacity to understand and make decisions.
During a review of Resident 2's Minimum Data Set (MDS - a resident assessment tool) dated 12/2/2024,
the MDS indicated Resident 2's cognition (the mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and
understanding through thought, experience, and the sense) was moderately impaired. Resident 2 required
set up assist with eating, oral hygiene, toileting hygiene, and moderate assist with upper body dressing,
lower body dressing, putting on/taking off footwear and personal hygiene.
During a review of Resident 2's physician orders dated 11/15/2024, the physician orders indicated an order
for probiotic 10 colony forming units (CFU-measurement of live bacteria or yeast) ultra strength capsule,
dispense one (1) bottle with 12 refills. Give probiotics daily as prescribed.
During a review of Resident 2's nursing progress note dated 11/15/2024 completed by Licensed Vocational
Nurse 4 (LVN 4), the nursing progress note indicated received fax order from physician office for probiotic
.Informed primary care physician (PCP) of orders and stated ok.
During a review of Resident 2's Medication Administration Record (MAR- a daily documentation record
used by a licensed nurse to document medications and treatments given to a resident) dated 12/2024, the
MAR indicated Resident 2 continued probiotic 10 CFU ultra strength oral capsule for 30 days
(continued on next page)
Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other
safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the
date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date
these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation.
LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER
REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
TITLE
(X6) DATE
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Facility ID:
If continuation sheet
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Event ID:
056351
Printed: 05/15/2026
Form Approved OMB
No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
056351
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
01/10/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Chatsworth Park Health Care Center
10610 Owensmouth
Chatsworth, CA 91311
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 0755
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
from 11/15/2024. Resident 2's MAR indicated the last probiotic 10 CFU ultra strength oral capsule was
administered on 12/15/2024.
During an interview on 1/10/2025 at 11:30 a.m., with LVN 4, LVN 4 stated that Resident 2 returned from an
outside physician appointment with new physician orders for probiotics and LVN 4 contacted Resident 2's
PCP who stated ok to continue the physician orders. LVN 4 stated LVN 4 placed Resident 2's probiotic
order for 30 days and not daily.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 1/10/2025 at 2:00 p.m., with the Director of Nursing
(DON), reviewed Resident 2's physician orders dated 11/15/2024. The DON confirmed by stating Resident
2's physician order for probiotics indicated probiotics 10 CFU ultra strength capsule with 12 refills. The DON
stated that the correct process is for the nursing staff to confirm the physician order with the prescribing
physician and confirm with the primary care physician. The DON stated that the facility had contacted the
prescribing physician today and Resident 2 is continuing with a daily probiotic starting today.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Physician Orders, Telephone Orders and
Recapitulation Process, with a revision date of 1/2024, the policy indicated all orders must be specific and
complete with all necessary details to carry out the prescribed order without any questions .Licensed
nurses are responsible for the correct transcription of physicians orders onto the appropriate form .After
verification of the order, the licensed nurse shall indicate that the transcription is accurate and complete by
placing his/her signature along with the date and time below the provider's signature.
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure one of three sampled residents (Resident
2) received treatment and care in accordance with the physician's order by failing to continue Resident 2's
daily probiotic (live microorganisms intended to maintain or improve the good bacteria in the body) as
ordered by the physician.
This deficient practice resulted in Resident 2 not receiving their probiotic as ordered by the physician and
had the potential to affect Resident 2's health.
Findings:
During a review of Resident 2's admission Record, the admission Record indicated the facility admitted
Resident 2 on 9/14/2023 with diagnoses that included Parkinson's disease (a movement disorder of the
nervous system that worsens over time), bipolar disorder (mental disorder that causes unusual shifts in
mood, energy, activity levels, concentration, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks), and encounter for
surgical aftercare following surgery on the digestive system.
During a review of Resident 2's History and Physical (H&P- a formal assessment by a healthcare provider
that involves a resident interview, physical exam, and documentation of findings) dated 9/20/2024, the H&P
indicated Resident 2 had the capacity to understand and make decisions.
During a review of Resident 2's Minimum Data Set (MDS - a resident assessment tool) dated 12/2/2024,
the MDS indicated Resident 2's cognition (the mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and
understanding through thought, experience, and the sense) was moderately impaired. Resident 2 required
set up assist with eating, oral hygiene, toileting hygiene, and moderate assist with upper body dressing,
lower body dressing, putting on/taking off footwear and personal hygiene.
(continued on next page)
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
056351
If continuation sheet
Page 2 of 3
Printed: 05/15/2026
Form Approved OMB
No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
056351
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
01/10/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Chatsworth Park Health Care Center
10610 Owensmouth
Chatsworth, CA 91311
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 0755
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
During a review of Resident 2's physician orders dated 11/15/2024, the physician orders indicated an order
for probiotic 10 colony forming units (CFU-measurement of live bacteria or yeast) ultra strength capsule,
dispense one (1) bottle with 12 refills. Give probiotics daily as prescribed.
During a review of Resident 2's nursing progress note dated 11/15/2024 completed by Licensed Vocational
Nurse 4 (LVN 4), the nursing progress note indicated received fax order from physician office for probiotic
.Informed primary care physician (PCP) of orders and stated ok .
During a review of Resident 2's Medication Administration Record (MAR- a daily documentation record
used by a licensed nurse to document medications and treatments given to a resident) dated 12/2024, the
MAR indicated Resident 2 continued probiotic 10 CFU ultra strength oral capsule for 30 days from
11/15/2024. Resident 2's MAR indicated the last probiotic 10 CFU ultra strength oral capsule was
administered on 12/15/2024.
During an interview on 1/10/2025 at 11:30 a.m., with LVN 4, LVN 4 stated that Resident 2 returned from an
outside physician appointment with new physician orders for probiotics and LVN 4 contacted Resident 2's
PCP who stated ok to continue the physician orders. LVN 4 stated LVN 4 placed Resident 2's probiotic
order for 30 days and not daily.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 1/10/2025 at 2:00 p.m., with the Director of Nursing
(DON), reviewed Resident 2's physician orders dated 11/15/2024. The DON confirmed by stating Resident
2's physician order for probiotics indicated probiotics 10 CFU ultra strength capsule with 12 refills. The DON
stated that the correct process is for the nursing staff to confirm the physician order with the prescribing
physician and confirm with the primary care physician. The DON stated that the facility had contacted the
prescribing physician today and Resident 2 is continuing with a daily probiotic starting today.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Physician Orders, Telephone Orders and
Recapitulation Process, with a revision date of 1/2024, the policy indicated all orders must be specific and
complete with all necessary details to carry out the prescribed order without any questions .Licensed
nurses are responsible for the correct transcription of physicians orders onto the appropriate form .After
verification of the order, the licensed nurse shall indicate that the transcription is accurate and complete by
placing his/her signature along with the date and time below the provider's signature.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
056351
If continuation sheet
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