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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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HEALTHCARE CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY
9021 Knott Ave
Buena Park, CA 90620
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INITIAL COMMENTS
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The following reflects the findings of the
California Department of Public Health during
an ABBREVIATED survey for COMPLAINT
Nos: CA00678817 and CA00677572.
Inspection was limited to the specific
complaints investigated and did not represent
the findings of a full inspection of the facility.
Representing the California Department of
Public Health: Surveyor 39199, HFEN.
FOR COMPLAINT NO. CA00678817: THE
DEPARTMENT WAS ABLE TO
SUBSTANTIATE THE COMPLAINT
ALLEGATION(S). FINDINGS WERE CITED
AT F622, F623, AND F661 FOR RESIDENTS
1 AND 2.
FOR COMPLAINT NO. CA00677572: THE
DEPARTMENT WAS UNABLE TO
SUBSTANTIATE THE COMPLAINT
ALLEGATIONS AND FOUND NO
VIOLATIONS OF THE REGULATIONS.
GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS AND
BRIEF DEFINITIONS:
ADL - activities of daily living
conservatee - a person whom a court has
determined because of physical or mental
limitations requires a conservator to handle
his/her financial affairs, and/or his/her actual
personal activities such as arranging a
residence, health care and the like
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
DON - Director of Nursing
elopement - an act or instance of leaving a safe
area or safe premises, done by a person with a
mental disorder or cognitive impairment
LTC - long term care
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TITLE
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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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mg - milligram(s)
RN - Registered Nurse
SSD - Social Services Director
F622
SS=D
Transfer and Discharge Requirements
CFR(s): 483.15(c)(1)(i)(ii)(2)(i)-(iii)
F622
§483.15(c) Transfer and discharge§483.15(c)(1) Facility requirements(i) The facility must permit each resident to
remain in the facility, and not transfer or
discharge the resident from the facility unless(A) The transfer or discharge is necessary for
the resident's welfare and the resident's needs
cannot be met in the facility;
(B) The transfer or discharge is appropriate
because the resident's health has improved
sufficiently so the resident no longer needs the
services provided by the facility;
(C) The safety of individuals in the facility is
endangered due to the clinical or behavioral
status of the resident;
(D) The health of individuals in the facility
would otherwise be endangered;
(E) The resident has failed, after reasonable
and appropriate notice, to pay for (or to have
paid under Medicare or Medicaid) a stay at the
facility. Nonpayment applies if the resident
does not submit the necessary paperwork for
third party payment or after the third party,
including Medicare or Medicaid, denies the
claim and the resident refuses to pay for his or
her stay. For a resident who becomes eligible
for Medicaid after admission to a facility, the
facility may charge a resident only allowable
charges under Medicaid; or
(F) The facility ceases to operate.
(ii) The facility may not transfer or discharge
the resident while the appeal is pending,
pursuant to § 431.230 of this chapter, when a
resident exercises his or her right to appeal a
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transfer or discharge notice from the facility
pursuant to § 431.220(a)(3) of this chapter,
unless the failure to discharge or transfer would
endanger the health or safety of the resident or
other individuals in the facility. The facility
must document the danger that failure to
transfer or discharge would pose.
§483.15(c)(2) Documentation.
When the facility transfers or discharges a
resident under any of the circumstances
specified in paragraphs (c)(1)(i)(A) through (F)
of this section, the facility must ensure that the
transfer or discharge is documented in the
resident's medical record and appropriate
information is communicated to the receiving
health care institution or provider.
(i) Documentation in the resident's medical
record must include:
(A) The basis for the transfer per paragraph (c)
(1)(i) of this section.
(B) In the case of paragraph (c)(1)(i)(A) of this
section, the specific resident need(s) that
cannot be met, facility attempts to meet the
resident needs, and the service available at the
receiving facility to meet the need(s).
(ii) The documentation required by paragraph
(c)(2)(i) of this section must be made by(A) The resident's physician when transfer or
discharge is necessary under paragraph (c) (1)
(A) or (B) of this section; and
(B) A physician when transfer or discharge is
necessary under paragraph (c)(1)(i)(C) or (D)
of this section.
(iii) Information provided to the receiving
provider must include a minimum of the
following:
(A) Contact information of the practitioner
responsible for the care of the resident.
(B) Resident representative information
including contact information
(C) Advance Directive information
(D) All special instructions or precautions for
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ongoing care, as appropriate.
(E) Comprehensive care plan goals;
(F) All other necessary information, including a
copy of the resident's discharge summary,
consistent with §483.21(c)(2) as applicable,
and any other documentation, as applicable, to
ensure a safe and effective transition of care.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on interview and medical record review,
the facility failed to ensure two of four closed
record sampled residents (Residents 1 and 2)
were safe to transfer to a lower level of care.
Residents 1 and 2 were transferred and
discharged to a room and board facility (a
residential home not licensed to provide care
and supervision to their residents, the residents
are expected to manage their medication,
transportation, and other needs on their own).
The facility failed to ensure Residents 1 and 2
were assessed by the physician and the
physician had agreed and documented whether
the residents discharge was appropriate, and
the residents' health had improved sufficiently
to ensure the lower level of care could safely
meet their needs.
* Resident 1 required her medications to be
administered to her. Resident 1 was assessed
as a high risk for elopement but was
transferred to an unlicensed and unsupervised
room and board home that did not provide any
medical services or supervision. Resident 1
eloped from the room and board facility twice
and was missing for six days. When Resident
1 eloped the second time, her whereabouts
were unknown as of 3/10/2020.
* Resident 2 required extensive assistance with
her ADL care and was wheelchair bound but
was transferred to an unlicensed room and
board facility that did not provide medical
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services or have a wheelchair ramp, where
Resident 2 was refused admittance. The
facility (SNF) then arranged for Resident 2 to
transfer to another unlicensed room and board
facility where Resident 2 was left unattended in
the front yard and was found crying and
scared. Resident 2 was also denied
admittance to the second room and board
facility due to Resident 2 requiring extensive
assistance with ADL care and being nonambulatory.
These failures placed Residents 1 and 2 at risk
for a decline in their health condition and
potential for injury, neglect, and harm
Findings:
According to the Orange County Health Care
Agency, room and board facilities are not
licensed to provide care and supervision to
their residents. Residents are expected to
manage their medication, transportation, and
other needs on their own.
According to the Orange County Health Care
Agency, the Public Guardian serves the
community by providing investigative and
fiduciary services to adults who are unable to
provide their own basic personal needs due to
a severe mental disorder or disabling physical
condition. The Superior Court determines
whether a conservatorship should be
established. Conservatorship referral criteria
includes grave disability due to a mental
disorder and being unable to provide for their
own food, clothing, or shelter.
1. According to a complaint filed to the CDPH,
L&C Program, the facility discharged Resident
1, a conservatee of the Orange County Public
Guardian's Office, to an unlicensed facility
without the authorization of the public guardian.
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The Deputy Public Guardian (Resident 1's
conservator) stated Resident 1 was unsafely
discharged and was basically dumped by the
facility on 2/18/2020. Resident 1 had multiple
acute psychiatric hospitalizations in the last
year and was deemed gravely disabled by the
Superior Court of California. Resident 1
required a structured and supervised
environment and needed assistance with her
ADL care. Resident 1 was very uncooperative
with her treatment and continued to need
behavioral management. Resident 1 can be
easily taken advantage of and was vulnerable if
left on her own.
Closed medical record review for Resident 1
was initiated on 3/4/2020. Resident 1 was
admitted to the facility on 1/15/2020, and
discharged on 2/18/2020.
Review of the MDSs dated 1/21 and 2/18/2020,
showed Resident 1 had moderate cognitive
impairment.
Review of the Assessment for SelfAdministration of Medications dated 1/15/2020,
showed Resident 1 was unable to read the
medication label, unable to correctly state what
the medications were for, unable to correctly
state how much medication to take for each
dose, unable to correctly administer
medications, and unable to correctly state the
situations for the administration of PRN (as
needed) doses.
Review of the Elopement Risk Assessment
dated 1/16/2020, showed Resident 1 was at
risk for potential elopement from the facility.
Review of Resident 1's plan of care showed a
care plan problem dated 1/16/2020, to address
discharge planning. Resident 1 was expected
to be discharged to another nursing home or
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psychiatric facility. The plan was to review and
discuss the discharge plans with the
resident/responsible party as appropriate.
Another care plan problem dated 1/23/2020, to
address Resident 1's risk for injuries secondary
to elopement showed Resident 1 required a
WanderGuard (security device) to enhance
safety. (The WanderGuard is a wrist or ankle
transmitter worn by the resident where the
system will sound an alarm when a door
system [usually at door or hallway locations
that are deemed likely routes of escape and will
need monitoring] reads a resident transmitter.
This helps prevent an elopement as staff can
be notified by alarms at the door.)
Review of the Physician Orders showed an
order dated 2/17/2020, to discharge Resident 1
to Room and Board A.
Review of the Notice of Transfer/Discharge
dated 2/17/2020, signed by the facility's
representative on 2/18/2020, showed Resident
1's transfer or discharge was appropriate
because her health had improved sufficiently
so that she no longer required the services
provided by the facility.
However, review of Resident 1's medical
records failed to show Resident 1 was
assessed by the physician and the physician
had documented whether Resident 1's transfer
or discharge was appropriate and the resident's
health had improved sufficiently to ensure the
lower level of care could safely meet Resident
1's needs.
Review of Resident 1's medical records
showed Resident 1 was last seen and
examined by the physician on 2/3/2020, as
documented on the Physician's Progress
Notes. The Physician's Progress Notes
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showed Resident 1 was seen and examined at
the bedside and a review of the systems (a
systematic list of questions arranged by organ
systems used to aid clinicians to uncover
clinical problems) was unchanged. The
physician's documented assessment and plan
showed Resident 1 had epilepsy and to
continue Keppra (seizure medication), lack of
coordination and to continue occupational and
physical therapy rehabilitation, and legal
blindness to continue with support care.
Review of the Social Service Notes dated
2/17/2020, showed the facility was unable to
contact the Deputy Public Guardian; however,
Resident 1 was transferred to Room and Board
Facility A as the facility continued to attempt to
contact the Deputy Public Guardian.
Review of the Physician's Discharge Summary
(undated) showed Resident 1 was discharged
to Room and Board A on 2/18/2020. The
summary showed the transfer/discharge was
necessary due to the resident's health had
improved sufficiently and no longer needed the
services provided by the facility. There was no
physician's signature on the summary.
On 3/4/2020 at 1109 hours, an interview and
concurrent closed medical record review was
conducted with the Medical Records Director
and the Medical Records Assistant. The
Medical Records Assistant verified he filled out
the Physician's Discharge Summary and
marked the box showing the transfer/discharge
was necessary due to the resident's health had
improved sufficiently and no longer needed the
services provided by the facility. The Medical
Records Director verified Resident 1's
Physician's Discharge Summary was not
completed nor signed by the physician.
On 3/4/2020 at 1119 hours, an interview and
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concurrent closed medical record review was
conducted with SSD 1. SSD 1 was asked
about the process for transferring or
discharging residents to a lower level of care.
SSD 1 stated, upon admission, a discharge
plan was developed to identify whether the
resident was to return to the previous living
arrangement or to a lower level of care. SSD 1
stated discharge planning was supposed to be
discussed with the resident's responsible party.
SSD 1 verified Resident 1 had a conservator
that made all financial and health-related
decisions for Resident 1, as Resident 1 was not
legally able to make her own decisions. SSD 1
verified the Deputy Public Guardian was not
notified of or authorized Resident 1's transfer to
the lower level of care. SSD 1 stated Resident
1 was transferred to Room and Board A without
prior notification and authorization from the
Deputy Public Guardian because Room and
Board Facility A would not hold the bed for
Resident 1.
On 3/4/2020 at 1218 hours, an interview and
concurrent closed medical record review was
conducted with the DON. The DON verified the
above medical record review findings for
Resident 1. The DON stated Resident 1 was
discharged to a lower level of care because her
condition improved. The DON was asked
about the process for transferring or
discharging residents to a lower level of care.
The DON stated the resident's plan of care
identified if the resident might remain at the
facility long term, return to the community, or
be discharged to a lower level of care. The
DON verified Resident 1's care plan problem to
address discharge planning showed Resident 1
was expected to be discharged to another
nursing home or psychiatric facility. The DON
verified there was no documentation to show
the physician had assessed Resident 1 to
determine whether the transfer or discharge
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was appropriate and the resident's health had
improved sufficiently to ensure the lower level
of care could safely meet Resident 1's needs.
The DON verified Resident 1 was last
examined by the physician on 2/3/2020, and
the physician documented Resident 1's
condition was unchanged and required
continued occupational and physical therapy
rehabilitation and support care.
On 3/5/2020 at 0851 hours, a telephone
interview was conducted with the Deputy Public
Guardian. The Deputy Public Guardian stated
Resident 1 was deemed gravely disabled due
to mental illness and was under the public
guardian's conservatorship. The Deputy Public
Guardian stated Resident 1 had resided at a
different skilled nursing facility (SNF) since
2018 and required placement at a SNF or TRC
(therapeutic residential care facility, a live-in
health care facility providing therapy for
substance abuse, mental illness, or other
behavioral problems) because Resident 1 had
suicidal ideation, coping skills, and people skills
requiring supervision and therapy. The Deputy
Public Guardian stated the facility transferred
Resident 1 to an unlicensed and unsupervised
environment without first notifying her and
without her authorization. The Deputy Public
Guardian stated Resident 1 required her
medications to be administered to her as she
could not administer her own medications and
was not at a high enough functional level to be
transferred to Room and Board Facility A. The
Deputy Public Guardian stated Resident 1
eloped from Room and Board Facility A due to
the lack of supervision and was still not found.
The Deputy Public Guardian stated Resident
1's file showed no documentation the facility
had notified her or her office of plans to transfer
Resident 1 to Room and Board Facility A.
On 3/6/2020 at 1108 hours, a telephone
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interview was conducted with the House
Manager (of Room and Board Facility A). The
House Manager stated Resident 1 eloped for
several days and was found last night
(3/5/2020). The House Manager was asked
about Resident 1's condition when she was
found. The House Manager stated when
Resident 1 arrived back to the room and board
facility, her feet, hands, and clothing were very
dirty like she had been walking down the street
for a while without shoes and socks on. The
House Manager stated Resident 1 was
distraught when she arrived back at the facility.
When asked to elaborate, the House Manager
stated Resident 1 was frightened, scared, and
did not know where she was at. The House
Manager stated Resident 1 closed up on him
when he asked her where she had been.
On 3/6/2020 at 1108 hours, a telephone
interview was conducted with the owner of
Room and Board Facility A. The Owner of
Room and Board Facility A stated the room and
board facility was an unlicensed single-family
home that did not provide medical services.
The owner of Room and Board Facility A stated
there were no CNAs to provide ADL care or
nurses to administer medications. The owner
of Room and Board Facility A stated the
residents who resided at the room and board
facility had to be able to ambulate, provide their
own ADL care, and administer their own
medications. The owner of Room and Board
Facility A stated a nurse did not come to
administer Resident 1's medications because
all home health visits had to be arranged with
him (the owner of Room and Board Facility A).
The owner of Room and Board Facility A
verified Resident 1 eloped and was missing for
six days before the police found her in the
parking lot of a different city. The owner of
Room and Board Facility A stated Resident 1
was worn, tired, and dehydrated when she was
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found. The owner of Room and Board Facility
A stated Resident 1 did not say where she was
while she was missing or why she left.
On 3/6/2020 at 1340 hours, a follow-up
telephone interview was conducted with the
owner of Room and Board Facility A. The
owner of Room and Board Facility A stated
Resident 1 was dehydrated because she was
really thirsty and her lips and mouth were really
dry. The owner of Room and Board Facility A
stated he did not seek medical care for
Resident 1 because the officers who found
Resident 1 would have said if she needed
medical care.
On 3/10/2020 at 1428 hours, a follow-up
telephone interview was conducted with the
House Manager. The House Manager stated
Resident 1 eloped from the Room and Board
again yesterday (3/9/2020). The House
Manager stated Resident 1 was ranting, talking
to herself, and had aggressive behavior
exhibited through her tone and body language
before she eloped. The House Manager stated
Resident 1 was still missing.
On 3/11/2020 at 1026 hours, an interview was
conducted with RN 1. RN 1 stated Resident 1
had behaviors of constantly pacing and walking
around the facility and had exit-seeking
behavior. RN 1 stated Resident 1 required the
WanderGuard because of her exit-seeking
behavior. RN 1 stated she remembered at
least one occasion where Resident 1
attempted to elope from the facility, but the
WanderGuard alarmed and alerted the staff to
stop her from eloping. Cross reference to
F623, example #1.
2. Closed medical record review for Resident 2
was initiated on 3/4/2020. Resident 2 was
admitted to the facility on 10/18/19, and was
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discharged on 2/18/2020.
Review of the Assessment for SelfAdministration of Medications dated 10/18/19,
showed Resident 2 was unable to correctly
administer medications.
Review of the Discharge Planning Assessment
dated 11/29/19, showed Resident 2 was
anticipated to be discharged to a board and
care facility (a residential home licensed to
provide care and supervision to their residents)
or assisted living facility.
Review of the Physician Orders showed an
order dated 2/18/2020, to discharge Resident 2
to Room and Board A.
Review of the Notice of Transfer/Discharge
dated 2/17/2020, signed by the facility's
representative on 2/18/2020, showed Resident
2's transfer or discharge was appropriate
because her health had improved sufficiently
so that she no longer required services
provided by the facility.
However, review of Resident 2's medical
records failed to show Resident 2 was
assessed by the physician nor the physician
had documented whether Resident 2's transfer
or discharge was appropriate and the resident's
health had improved sufficiently to ensure the
lower level of care could safely meet Resident
2's needs.
Review of Resident 2's Physician's Progress
Notes showed Resident 2 was last seen and
examined by the physician on 1/7/2020, and
was last seen and examined by the nurse
practitioner on 1/13/2020. Neither entries
showed Resident 2's health had improved
sufficiently to ensure the lower level of care
could safely meet Resident 2's needs.
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Review of the Discharge
Summary/Comprehensive Assessment dated
2/18/2020, showed Resident 2 was incontinent
of bowel and bladder and required assistance
with bathing, dressing, personal hygiene,
transfers, bed mobility, toilet use, and
ambulation.
Review of the MDS dated 10/24/19, showed
Resident 2 required extensive assistance from
one staff member for bed mobility (how the
resident moved to and from a lying position,
turned side to side, and positioned her body
while in bed), transfers (how the resident
moved between surfaces including to or from
the bed, chair, wheelchair, or standing
position), and dressing; and was totally
dependent on the staff for locomotion on the
unit (how the resident moved between
locations in her room and adjacent corridor; if in
the wheelchair, self-sufficiency once in the
chair), toilet use, personal hygiene, and
bathing.
Review of Resident 2's discharge MDS dated
2/18/2020, showed Resident 2 required
extensive assistance for bed mobility, transfers,
locomotion off the unit (how the resident moved
to and returned from off-unit locations such as
areas set aside for dining, activities, or
treatment), dressing, toilet use, personal
hygiene, and bathing.
On 3/4/2020 at 1235 hours, an interview and
concurrent medical record review was
conducted with the DON. The DON verified the
above medical record review findings for
Resident 2. The DON stated Resident 2 was
discharged to a lower level of care because her
condition improved. The DON verified there
was no documentation to show the physician
had assessed Resident 2 to determine whether
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the transfer or discharge was appropriate and
the resident's health had improved sufficiently
to ensure the lower level of care could safely
meet Resident 2's needs. The DON verified
Resident 2 still required extensive assistance
for most of her ADLs including bed mobility,
transfers, dressing, toileting, personal hygiene,
and bathing at the time of her of her discharge.
The DON stated Resident 2 could self-propel
herself in her wheelchair, but could not
ambulate without assistance from the staff.
On 3/10/2020 at 1045 hours, a telephone
interview was conducted with the Owner of
Room and Board A. The Owner of Room and
Board A stated Resident 2 was not currently
and had never resided at Room and Board A.
On 3/10/2020 at 1127 hours, a telephone
interview was conducted with SSD 1. SSD 1
stated on the day Resident 2 was transferred,
Room and Board Facility A called the facility to
notify them that Room and Board Facility A
could not accommodate Resident 2 at the room
and board facility because they did not have a
wheelchair ramp. SSD 1 stated SSD 2
arranged for Resident 2 to be transferred to a
different facility from Room and Board Facility
A.
On 3/10/2020 at 1132 hours, a telephone
interview was conducted with SSD 2. SSD 2
stated after Resident 2 was transferred to
Room and Board Facility A, Room and Board
Facility A notified the facility on the same day
that the Room and Board Facility A could not
accommodate a resident who was wheelchair
bound because the Room and Board Facility A
did not have a wheelchair ramp. SSD 2 stated
she and SSD 1 then arranged for Resident 2 to
be transported and transferred from Room and
Board Facility A to Room and Board Facility B.
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On 3/10/2020 at 1303 hours, a telephone
interview was conducted with the owner of
Room and Board Facility B. The owner of
Room and Board Facility B stated the house
was an unlicensed room and board facility
where they rented out a room, or part of the
room in the house. The owner of Room and
Board Facility B stated they did not provide
medical services and the residents who lived
there had to be able to provide care for
themselves. The owner of Room and Board
Facility B elaborated by stating the residents
had to be able to take their own medications
and be able to take themselves to the
bathroom. The owner of Room and Board
Facility B stated they could not take Resident 2,
and Resident 2 left that same day because she
was wheelchair bound and could not even
walk. The Owner of Room and Board B stated
they found Resident 2 sitting in her wheelchair
in the Room and Board 's front yard crying and
scared. The owner of Room and Board Facility
B stated the driver had just left Resident 2
there. The owner of Room and Board Facility
B stated Resident 2 was transported to the
local emergency department via 911.
On 3/11/2020 at 1153 hours, an interview was
conducted with LVN 1. LVN 1 stated he was
familiar with Resident 2. LVN 1 stated
Resident 2 required extensive assistance upon
admission and upon discharge from one to two
staff members for most ADLs. LVN 1 stated
Resident 2's level of ADL assistance needed
did not change much upon discharge. LVN 1
stated Resident 2 could not ambulate without
assistance.
Review of the acute care hospital's
documentation titled Order for Inpatient Social
Services Consult dated 2/21/2020, showed the
reasons for the consultation were financial
issues (including transportation) and
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homelessness and support systems
(community resources/caregiver issues).
Resident 2 had a history of hypertension (high
blood pressure), diabetes, fibromyalgia (a
disorder characterized by widespread
musculoskeletal pain), and chronic pain
presented to an outside emergency room with
multiple complaints including back pain.
Resident 2 was also kicked out of her board
and care due to financial reasons and needed
safe discharge placement.
Review of the acute care hospital's
documentation titled Social Services
Screening/Brief Intervention dated 2/21/2020,
showed the acute care hospital's social worker
contacted the Owner of Room and Board B and
was informed that the room and board did not
accept Resident 2 at the room and board. The
documentation showed the Owner of Room
and Board B stated that Resident 2 was sent to
her home without communicating with her (the
Owner of Room and Board B) about the
resident's physical limitations. The Owner of
Room and Board B stated that her home was a
transitional living and did not provide any
support other than meals. The documentation
further showed the owner of Room and Board
Facility B stated some man dropped Resident 2
off at her home and "she just showed up on
her lawn." Cross reference to F623, example
#2.
F623
SS=D
Notice Requirements Before
Transfer/Discharge
CFR(s): 483.15(c)(3)-(6)(8)
F623
§483.15(c)(3) Notice before transfer.
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(i) Notify the resident and the resident's
representative(s) of the transfer or discharge
and the reasons for the move in writing and in a
language and manner they understand. The
facility must send a copy of the notice to a
representative of the Office of the State LongTerm Care Ombudsman.
(ii) Record the reasons for the transfer or
discharge in the resident's medical record in
accordance with paragraph (c)(2) of this
section; and
(iii) Include in the notice the items described in
paragraph (c)(5) of this section.
§483.15(c)(4) Timing of the notice.
(i) Except as specified in paragraphs (c)(4)(ii)
and (c)(8) of this section, the notice of transfer
or discharge required under this section must
be made by the facility at least 30 days before
the resident is transferred or discharged.
(ii) Notice must be made as soon as practicable
before transfer or discharge when(A) The safety of individuals in the facility would
be endangered under paragraph (c)(1)(i)(C) of
this section;
(B) The health of individuals in the facility would
be endangered, under paragraph (c)(1)(i)(D) of
this section;
(C) The resident's health improves sufficiently
to allow a more immediate transfer or
discharge, under paragraph (c)(1)(i)(B) of this
section;
(D) An immediate transfer or discharge is
required by the resident's urgent medical
needs, under paragraph (c)(1)(i)(A) of this
section; or
(E) A resident has not resided in the facility for
30 days.
§483.15(c)(5) Contents of the notice. The
written notice specified in paragraph (c)(3) of
this section must include the following:
(i) The reason for transfer or discharge;
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(ii) The effective date of transfer or discharge;
(iii) The location to which the resident is
transferred or discharged;
(iv) A statement of the resident's appeal rights,
including the name, address (mailing and
email), and telephone number of the entity
which receives such requests; and information
on how to obtain an appeal form and
assistance in completing the form and
submitting the appeal hearing request;
(v) The name, address (mailing and email) and
telephone number of the Office of the State
Long-Term Care Ombudsman;
(vi) For nursing facility residents with
intellectual and developmental disabilities or
related disabilities, the mailing and email
address and telephone number of the agency
responsible for the protection and advocacy of
individuals with developmental disabilities
established under Part C of the Developmental
Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of
2000 (Pub. L. 106-402, codified at 42 U.S.C.
15001 et seq.); and
(vii) For nursing facility residents with a mental
disorder or related disabilities, the mailing and
email address and telephone number of the
agency responsible for the protection and
advocacy of individuals with a mental disorder
established under the Protection and Advocacy
for Mentally Ill Individuals Act.
§483.15(c)(6) Changes to the notice.
If the information in the notice changes prior to
effecting the transfer or discharge, the facility
must update the recipients of the notice as
soon as practicable once the updated
information becomes available.
§483.15(c)(8) Notice in advance of facility
closure
In the case of facility closure, the individual who
is the administrator of the facility must provide
written notification prior to the impending
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closure to the State Survey Agency, the Office
of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman,
residents of the facility, and the resident
representatives, as well as the plan for the
transfer and adequate relocation of the
residents, as required at § 483.70(l).
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on interview and medical record review,
the facility failed to notify the residents and
their representatives of the transfer or
discharge and the reasons for the move in
writing and failed to send a copy of the notice
of transfer/discharge to the representative of
the Office of the State Long-Term Care
Ombudsman for two of four closed record
sampled residents (Residents 1 and 2).
* Resident 1, a conservatee of the Orange
County Public Guardian's Office, was
transferred to an unlicensed room and board
facility without the notification or authorization
of the Deputy Public Guardian, in writing or
otherwise. This failure resulted in Resident 1
being transferred to a Room and Board that
could not meet her care needs, where Resident
1 eloped from. Resident 1's whereabouts was
still unknown as of 3/10/2020.
* The facility failed to send a copy of the notice
of transfer/discharge to the representative of
the Office of the State Long-Term Care
Ombudsman for Residents 1 and 2. This
posed the risk of the Ombudsman not being
aware of the circumstances of the residents'
transfers/discharges should an appeal be filed
by the residents or their representatives
regarding the transfers.
Findings:
According to the Orange County Health Care
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
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A. BUILDING: ___________
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
HEALTHCARE CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY
9021 Knott Ave
Buena Park, CA 90620
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PREFIX
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Agency, Room and Board facilities are not
licensed to provide care and supervision to
their residents. Residents are expected to
manage their medications, transportation, and
other needs on their own.
According to the Orange County Health Care
Agency, the Public Guardian serves the
community by providing investigative and
fiduciary services to adults who are unable to
provide their own basic personal needs due to
a severe mental disorder or disabling physical
condition. The Superior Court determines
whether a conservatorship should be
established. Conservatorship referral criteria
includes grave disability due to a mental
disorder and being unable to provide for their
own food, clothing, or shelter.
1. According to a complaint filed with the
CDPH, L&C Program, the facility discharged
Resident 1, a conservatee of the Orange
County Public Guardian's Office, to an
unlicensed facility without the authorization of
the public guardian. The Deputy Public
Guardian (Resident 1's conservator) stated
Resident 1 was unsafely discharged and was
basically dumped by the facility on 2/18/2020.
Closed medical record review for Resident 1
was initiated on 3/4/2020. Resident 1 was
admitted to the facility on 1/15/2020, and was
discharged on 2/18/2020.
Review of the Notice of Transfer/Discharge
dated 2/17/2020, signed by the facility's
representative on 2/18/2020, showed Resident
1's transfer or discharge was appropriate
because her health had improved sufficiently
so that she no longer required services
provided by the facility. There was an illegible
mark that resembled the letter "E" in the
section for the resident representative's
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OMB NO. 0938-0391
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X1) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
A. BUILDING: ___________
B. WING: _______________
055674
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
03/24/2020
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
HEALTHCARE CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY
9021 Knott Ave
Buena Park, CA 90620
(X4) ID
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REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION)
ID
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(EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE
CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE
DEFICIENCY)
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signature. The section to document the date a
copy of the notice was sent to the Ombudsman
was blank. The Notice of Transfer/Discharge
showed "If you believe that the proposed
transfer/discharge is inappropriate in your case,
and is involuntary, you have the right to appeal.
The appeal can be filed in writing to, or by
calling the following:" DHCS Office of Admin
Hearing & Appeals, State LTC Ombudsman
Office, State Agency for the Developmentally
Disabled, and/or the State Agency for the
Mentally Ill. The notice further showed if the
resident or their representative intended to
appeal, it was important to do so within 10
calendar days of being notified.
On 3/4/2020 at 1218 hours, an interview and
concurrent closed medical record review was
conducted with the DON. The DON verified
Resident 1 had a conservator who made all
healthcare decisions for Resident 1, including
transfers and discharges. The DON stated the
Notice of Transfer/Discharge was to be
provided to the resident's representative prior
to transferring or discharging the resident. The
DON verified there was no documentation to
show the Deputy Public Guardian was notified
of or authorized Resident 1's transfer to Room
and Board A. The DON verified there was no
documentation or fax confirmation to show a
copy of the notice was sent to the office of the
ombudsman.
On 3/4/2020 at 1240 hours, an interview and
concurrent closed medical record review was
conducted with RN 1. RN 1 verified she
completed the Notice of Transfer/Discharge
dated 2/17/2020, for Resident 1. RN 1 verified
the notice was not provided to Resident 1's
representative, the Deputy Public Guardian.
RN 1 verified the Deputy Public Guardian did
not sign the Notice of Transfer/Discharge. RN
1 stated the notice was signed by the
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X1) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
A. BUILDING: ___________
B. WING: _______________
055674
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
HEALTHCARE CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY
9021 Knott Ave
Buena Park, CA 90620
(X4) ID
PREFIX
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REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION)
ID
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CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE
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transportation driver who transported Resident
1 to Room and Board A.
On 3/5/2020 at 0851 hours, a telephone
interview was conducted with the Deputy Public
Guardian. The Deputy Public Guardian stated
Resident 1 was deemed gravely disabled due
to mental illness and was under the public
guardian's conservatorship. The Deputy Public
Guardian stated Resident 1 had resided at a
different skilled nursing facility (SNF) since
2018 and required placement at a SNF or TRC
(therapeutic residential care facility, a live-in
health care facility providing therapy for
substance abuse, mental illness, or other
behavioral problems) because Resident 1 had
suicidal ideation, coping skills, and people skills
requiring supervision and therapy. The Deputy
Public Guardian stated the facility transferred
Resident 1 to an unlicensed and unsupervised
environment without first notifying her and
without her authorization. The Deputy Public
Guardian stated the facility never discussed
plans to transfer Resident 1 to Room and
Board A with her or her office. Cross reference
to F622, example #1.
2. Closed medical record review for Resident 2
was initiated on 3/4/2020. Resident 2 was
admitted to the facility on 10/18/19, and was
discharged on 2/18/2020.
Review of the Physician Orders showed an
order dated 2/18/2020, to discharge Resident 2
to Room and Board A.
Review of the Notice of Transfer/Discharge
dated 2/17/2020, signed by the facility's
representative on 2/18/2020, showed Resident
2's transfer or discharge was appropriate
because her health had improved sufficiently
so that she no longer required services
provided by the facility. The section to
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OMB NO. 0938-0391
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X1) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
A. BUILDING: ___________
B. WING: _______________
055674
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
03/24/2020
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
HEALTHCARE CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY
9021 Knott Ave
Buena Park, CA 90620
(X4) ID
PREFIX
TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL
REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION)
ID
PREFIX
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(EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE
CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE
DEFICIENCY)
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document the date a copy of the notice was
sent to the ombudsman was blank.
On 3/4/2020 at 1235 hours an interview and
concurrent medical record review was
conducted with the DON. The DON verified
there was no documentation or fax confirmation
to show a copy of the notice was sent to the
ombudsman.
On 3/6/2020 at 1545 hours, a telephone
interview was conducted with the LTC
Ombudsman. The LTC Ombudsman stated
the facility was supposed to discuss safe
discharge placement with the residents'
representatives and provide them with the
Notice of Transfer/Discharge. The LTC
Ombudsman stated the notice tells the
residents and their representatives of their right
to appeal and how to appeal the
transfer/discharge. The LTC Ombudsman
stated she would act as an advocate if a
resident appealed their transfer/discharge.
After checking her files and messages, the LTC
Ombudsman verified she did not receive copies
of the Notice of Transfer/Discharge for
Residents 1 and 2. Cross reference to F622,
example #2.
F661
SS=D
Discharge Summary
CFR(s): 483.21(c)(2)(i)-(iv)
F661
§483.21(c)(2) Discharge Summary
When the facility anticipates discharge, a
resident must have a discharge summary that
includes, but is not limited to, the following:
(i) A recapitulation of the resident's stay that
includes, but is not limited to, diagnoses,
course of illness/treatment or therapy, and
pertinent lab, radiology, and consultation
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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OMB NO. 0938-0391
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X1) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
A. BUILDING: ___________
B. WING: _______________
055674
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
03/24/2020
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
HEALTHCARE CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY
9021 Knott Ave
Buena Park, CA 90620
(X4) ID
PREFIX
TAG
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(EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL
REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION)
ID
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results.
(ii) A final summary of the resident's status to
include items in paragraph (b)(1) of §483.20, at
the time of the discharge that is available for
release to authorized persons and agencies,
with the consent of the resident or resident's
representative.
(iii) Reconciliation of all pre-discharge
medications with the resident's post-discharge
medications (both prescribed and over-thecounter).
(iv) A post-discharge plan of care that is
developed with the participation of the resident
and, with the resident's consent, the resident
representative(s), which will assist the resident
to adjust to his or her new living environment.
The post-discharge plan of care must indicate
where the individual plans to reside, any
arrangements that have been made for the
resident's follow up care and any postdischarge medical and non-medical services.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on interview and medical record review,
the facility failed to ensure two of four closed
record sampled residents (Residents 1 and 2)
were provided discharge instructions in a
language and manner that was easily
understood. Residents 1 and 2's written
discharge instructions for their medications
were not provided in layman's terminology, but
contained medical abbreviations and
terminology. This had the potential to impair
Residents 1 and 2's disease management and
placed them at risk to experience adverse
reactions from their medications should they
not understand the instructions.
Findings:
According to the Orange County Health Care
Agency, room and board facilities are not
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OMB NO. 0938-0391
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X1) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
A. BUILDING: ___________
B. WING: _______________
055674
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
03/24/2020
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
HEALTHCARE CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY
9021 Knott Ave
Buena Park, CA 90620
(X4) ID
PREFIX
TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL
REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION)
ID
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TAG
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(EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE
CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE
DEFICIENCY)
(X5)
COMPLETE
DATE
licensed to provide care and supervision to
their residents. Residents are expected to
manage their medication, transportation, and
other needs on their own.
According to the Orange County Health Care
Agency, the Public Guardian serves the
community by providing investigative and
fiduciary services to adults who are unable to
provide their own basic personal needs due to
a severe mental disorder or disabling physical
condition. The Superior Court determines
whether a conservatorship should be
established. Conservatorship referral criteria
includes grave disability due to a mental
disorder and being unable to provide for their
own food, clothing, or shelter.
1. Closed medical record review for Resident 1
was initiated on 3/4/2020. Resident 1 was
admitted to the facility on 1/15/2020, and was
discharged on 2/18/2020.
Review of the Physician Orders showed an
order dated 2/17/2020, to discharge Resident 1
to Room and Board A.
Review of Resident 1's Post Discharge Plan of
Care dated 2/18/2020, showed Resident 1's
written discharge instructions for her
medications were not provided in layman's
terminology and contained medical
abbreviations and terminologies. Resident 1
was discharged to the room and board facility
with nine medications that showed the
dosages, route and frequency at which to take
the medications, and special instructions were
all provided in medical abbreviations and
terminologies. For example, the first
medication showed: "Norvasc 5 mg tablet - 1
tab PO QD for HTN. Hold if SBP <110 or HR
<60."
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OMB NO. 0938-0391
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X1) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
A. BUILDING: ___________
B. WING: _______________
055674
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
03/24/2020
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
HEALTHCARE CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY
9021 Knott Ave
Buena Park, CA 90620
(X4) ID
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REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION)
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On 3/4/2020 at 1218 hours, an interview and
concurrent closed medical record review was
conducted with the DON. The DON stated
written discharge instructions for medications
were to be documented on the Post Discharge
Plan of Care and were supposed to be written
in layman's terminology so the residents could
understand the instructions. The DON verified
Resident 1's written discharge instructions for
her medications were not provided in layman's
terminology.
On 3/5/2020 at 0851 hours, a telephone
interview was conducted with the Deputy Public
Guardian (Resident 1's conservator). The
Deputy Public Guardian stated Resident 1 was
under conservatorship because she was
deemed gravely disabled due to mental illness.
The Deputy Public Guardian stated Resident 1
could not administer her own medications and
required her medications to be administered to
her.
On 3/6/2020 at 1125 hours, a telephone
interview was conducted with the Owner of
Room and Board A. The Owner of Room and
Board A stated the facility was unlicensed and
did not provide medical services. The Owner
of Room and Board A stated there was no
nursing services to administer Resident 1's
medications. The Owner of Room and Board A
stated Resident 1 had to administer her own
medications.
2. Closed medical record review for Resident 2
was initiated on 3/4/2020. Resident 2 was
admitted to the facility on 10/18/19, and was
discharged on 2/18/2020.
Review of the Physician Orders showed an
order dated 2/18/2020, to discharge Resident 2
to Room and Board A.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X1) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
A. BUILDING: ___________
B. WING: _______________
055674
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
03/24/2020
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
HEALTHCARE CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY
9021 Knott Ave
Buena Park, CA 90620
(X4) ID
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(EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE
CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE
DEFICIENCY)
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COMPLETE
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Review of Resident 2's Post Discharge Plan of
Care dated 2/18/2020, showed Resident 2's
written discharge instructions for her
medications were not provided in layman's
terminology and contained medical
abbreviations and terminologies. Resident 2
was discharged to the room and board facility
with 20 medications that showed the dosages,
route and frequency at which to take the
medications, and special instructions were all
provided in medical abbreviations and
terminologies. For example, the first
medication showed: "Imitrex 25 mg - 1 tab PO
every 8 hours PRN for headache."
On 3/4/2020 at 1235 hours, an interview and
concurrent closed medical record review was
conducted with the DON. The DON verified the
above findings.
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