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Inspection visit

Inspection

Laurel Convalescent HospitalCMS #0564291 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0684 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to prevent one of three sampled residents (Resident 1), who was diabetic, obese, and immobile and at risk for skin breakdown develop pressure injuries (pressure on body prominence causes breakdown to tissue) as follows: Residents Affected - Few a. Left heel, left great toe and 1st metatarsal developed a deep tissue injury (DTI). And right medial foot fluid blister. b. Acquired an open wound to left elbow and sacral (tailbone) c. No family notification of left elbow and sacral open wound and wound treatment. This failure had the potential to result in a clinically compromised resident, (Resident 1) to be placed at risk for unnecessary pain, infection and death due to wounds not being identified and treated to prevent progressing. Findings: During review of Residents 1's admission Record (general demographics), the document indicated Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses which included: myocardial infarction type 2 (heart attack), diabetes type 2 (body does not produce enough insulin, or resist insulin), hemiplegia and hemiparesis (partial paralysis on one side of body), hypertension (high blood pressure). During a record review of Resident 1's medical records, reviewed and verified the following with Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON): a. admission Reassessment dated [DATE], wound sites: Abdomen (gastrostomy (gastrostomy tube-a tube surgically inserted through abdominal wall to administer medications and liquid nourishment), right inner arm discoloration, sacrococcyx (tailbone)(scar tissue). No other skin breakdown. b. Change of Condition (COC) dated May 25, 2024, 10:54, Multiple skin Conditions: Treatment nurse noted that resident had multiple skin conditions. As follows: 1 Right medial foot fluid filled bister 2. Left heel Deep Tissue Injury (DTI) 3x3 Unstageable full thickness or tissue loss depth unknown (UTD). 3. Left Great Toe (DTI 0.5x0.5xUTD. 4. Left 1stMetatarsal DTI 1.5x1.5 UTD. c. COC dated July 03, 2024, at 1359, Noted with Left elbow trauma wound reopened and pressure injury to sacrum .treatment initiated as order .attempted to call daughter {name}, no answer and could (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 Page 1 of 2 Event ID: 056429 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 056429 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 12/13/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Laurel Convalescent Hospital 7509 N. Laurel Ave Fontana, CA 92336 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 0684 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few not leave voicemail. Called son {name}, no answer and could not leave voice mail. (Family was not notified, no follow up notification noted in medical records). During an interview on December 12, 2024, with the Treatment Nurse (TXT Nurse), TXT nurse stated, When there is a new wound, we do a COC, we monitor for 3 days, update the careplan, call the doctor and family. I leave a voice message and call back number, if voice message full, I would continue to call the family. Resident 1 did develop the Sacrococcyx wound in facility, he was on the heavier side, and be pushed back when we tried to reposition him. He was not able to reposition himself. I can agree the family was not notified and we should have continued with follow up call to inform. During an interview on December 12, 2024, with the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), ADON states, Just based on the records reviewed, He did come in with no wounds and he did develop the wounds here. I can agree they should not have developed here. There is no note that the family was ever notified of wound on July 06, 2024, he was sent out July 10, 2024. He was getting wound care treatment on the new wounds. During an interview on December 12, 2024, with the Administrator (Admin), Admin states, Resident 1, I can agree he should not have developed any wounds, I am aware of the documentation. The family was called but there should have been follow through on the notification of new wounds and wound treatments we started. During a review of the facility's policy and procedure titled, Pressure Sore Management (no date), the policy and procedure indicated, All available measures shall be taken to reduce skin breakdown and pressure sores. During a review of the facility's policy and procedure titled, Prevention of Pressure Injuries revised March 2023, the policy and procedure indicated, The purpose of this procedure is to provide information regarding identification of pressure injury risk factors and interventions for specific factors .Assess the resident on admission for existing pressure injury risk factors. Repeat the risk assessment weekly and upon any changes in condition .reposition all residents with or at risk for pressure injuries on an individualized schedule, as determined by the interdisciplinary team .evaluate, report and document potential changes in the skin, review the interventions and strategies for effective ness on an ongoing basis. During a review of the facility's policy and procedure titled, Change in a Resident's Condition or Status revised (February 2021), the policy and procedure indicated, Our facility promptly notifies the resident, his or her attending physician, and the resident representative of changes in the resident's medical/mental condition and or status (e.g., changes in level of care .). FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 056429 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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Citations

1 citation recorded*CMS

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0684GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F684 - Quality of care

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the December 13, 2024 survey of Laurel Convalescent Hospital?

This was a inspection survey of Laurel Convalescent Hospital on December 13, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at Laurel Convalescent Hospital on December 13, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."

What type of survey was this?

This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.

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