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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
HERMAN HEALTH CARE CENTER
2295 Plummer Ave
San Jose, CA 95125
(X4) ID
PREFIX
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL
REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION)
ID
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INITIAL COMMENTS
F000
PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION
(EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE
CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE
DEFICIENCY)
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The following reflects the findings of the
California Department of Public Health during a
recertification survey conducted from 3/27/17
through 3/29/17. This was conducted in
conjunction with the relicensing survey.
The facility was licensed for 99 beds. The
census at the time of the survey was 92. The
sample size was 19.
A Class "B" Citation was issued for F 226.
Representing the California Department of
Public Health: 29765, Health Facilities
Evaluator Nurse; 36043, Health Facilities
Evaluator Nurse; 35790, Health Facilities
Evaluator Nurse; 38068, Health Facilities
Evaluator Nurse; and 37883, Health Facilities
Evaluator Nurse.
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DEVELOP/IMPLMENT ABUSE/NEGLECT,
ETC POLICIES
CFR(s): 483.12(b)(1)-(3), 483.95(c)(1)-(3)
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483.12
(b) The facility must develop and implement
written policies and procedures that:
(1) Prohibit and prevent abuse, neglect, and
exploitation of residents and misappropriation
of resident property,
(2) Establish policies and procedures to
investigate any such allegations, and
(3) Include training as required at paragraph
§483.95,
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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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San Jose, CA 95125
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483.95
(c) Abuse, neglect, and exploitation. In addition
to the freedom from abuse, neglect, and
exploitation requirements in § 483.12, facilities
must also provide training to their staff that at a
minimum educates staff on(c)(1) Activities that constitute abuse, neglect,
exploitation, and misappropriation of resident
property as set forth at § 483.12.
(c)(2) Procedures for reporting incidents of
abuse, neglect, exploitation, or the
misappropriation of resident property
(c)(3) Dementia management and resident
abuse prevention.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview, and record
review, the facility failed to implement their
policy and procedure in reporting an injury of
unknown origin for one of 19 sampled residents
(Resident 14) when Resident 14 had a purple
discoloration on his right eye. Resident 14's
skin discoloration of unknown origin was not
reported to the Ombudsman. This failure had a
potential for this resident to be subjected to
abuse.
Findings:
Resident 14's clinical record was reviewed. The
resident was admitted to the facility on
12/16/15 with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's
disease (a progressive, degenerative disorder
that attacks the brain, resulting in loss of
memory, thinking and language skills,
behavioral changes, and affecting a person's
daily functioning).
Review of Resident 14's Minimum Data Set
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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2295 Plummer Ave
San Jose, CA 95125
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(MDS, an assessment tool) dated 1/23/17,
indicated his cognition was severely impaired.
Review of Resident 14's Progress Notes dated
3/24/17 at 12:12 a.m., indicated Resident 14
was found with skin discoloration around his
right eye measuring four by two centimeters.
There was no documented evidence of the
cause of the skin discoloration.
During an observation on 3/27/17 at 3:00 p.m.,
Resident 14 had a purplish greenish
discoloration around his right eye.
During an interview with the certified nursing
assistant J (CNA J), on 3/29/17, at 2:00 p.m.,
he stated on 3/24/17 at 11:45 p.m., Resident
14 was in the dining room when he observed
the resident had a purple discoloration around
his right eye. The CNA stated they don't know
where the resident got the bruise.
During an interview with the licensed vocational
nurse I (LVN I), on 3/28/17, at 3:00 p.m., she
stated on 3/24/27, Resident 14 was found with
purple discoloration around his right eye from
unknown origin.
During an interview with the director of nursing
(DON), on 3/29/17, at 4:10 p.m., she
acknowledged the incident wasn't reported to
the ombudsman. The DON stated Resident
14's injury of unknown origin should be
reported to the ombudsman and California
Department of Public Health (CDPH).
The facility policy "Abuse Investigations" dated
7/2014, indicated the individual in charge of the
abuse investigation will notify the ombudsman
that an abuse investigation is being conducted.
The facility policy "Investigating Unexplained
Injuries" dated 4/2011, indicated the
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investigation will follow the protocols set forth in
the facility's abuse investigation guidelines.
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HOUSEKEEPING & MAINTENANCE
SERVICES
CFR(s): 483.10(i)(2)
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(i)(2) Housekeeping and maintenance services
necessary to maintain a sanitary, orderly, and
comfortable interior;
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview and record
review, the facility failed to provide
housekeeping and maintenance services to
ensure an orderly and comfortable interior
when: (1) Several floor tiles were broken in
bathrooms and hallways; (2) ventilation
windows were covered with thick black
particles, and (3) one table in social dining hall
B had a broken edge. These failures had the
potential to negatively impact the physical and
mental health of the residents.
Findings:
1. During observation on 3/28/17, at 11:03 am,
several vinyl floor tiles were broken in hallways
A, B, and C. There were also broken tiles in
bathroom C and missing base tiles surrounding
the residents' bathtub in bathroom A.
During interview with the maintenance director
(MD), on 3/28/17, at 11:04 am, the MD stated
they had not identified those broken tiles and
they should be replaced.
The facility policy and procedure titled
"Cleaning/Maintaining/Repairing Flooring"
revised date 03/14, indicated "...5. Flooring will
be repaired as needed."
2. During observation on 3/28/17, at 10:31
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a.m., ventilation windows in residents'
bathroom C, the hopper room and shower
room in building B, and resident's room B were
covered with thick black particles.
During interview with the MD, on 3/28/17, at
10:31 a.m., the MD stated the last time those
were cleaned was a week ago.
The facility policy and procedure titled
"Housekeeping" revised date 02/16, indicated
"...Cleaning Routine for Other Areas: All public
areas, hallways, nursing stations, offices, walls,
floors, windows, window frames, utility rooms,
dining areas, supply/storage areas, medication
rooms, housekeeping carts, wheelchairs, gerichairs, shower chairs, commodes, etc., fixtures
and furniture shall be on a routine cleaning
schedule..."
3. During observation on 3/28/17, at 12:05 p.m.
one table in social dining hall B had a broken
edge. There was one resident seated at the
table reading a magazine while waiting for the
lunch meal tray to be served.
During an interview with registered nurse D
(RN D), on 3/29/17, at 8:45 a.m., RN A stated
the table can possibly lead residents to skin
tear injury so it should be replaced.
During review of the maintenance repair log
record, no documentation related to broken
table.
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SERVICES PROVIDED MEET
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
CFR(s): 483.21(b)(3)(i)
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(b)(3) Comprehensive Care Plans
The services provided or arranged by the
facility, as outlined by the comprehensive care
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plan, must(i) Meet professional standards of quality.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on interview and record review, the
facility failed to provide services according to
accepted standards of clinical practice for three
of 19 sampled residents (2, 4, and 14). For
Resident 2, the gastrostomy feeding tube (GT,
a medical device used to provide nutrition to
patients who cannot obtain nutrition by mouth)
schedule was not followed. For Residents 4
and 14, the care plan for their pacemakers (a
battery-powered medical device for heart
failure implanted inside the heart to restore
normal heart beat) was not implemented.
These failures had the potential to cause health
complications to the residents.
Findings:
1. Resident 4's clinical record was reviewed.
The resident was admitted to the facility on
1/17/17 with a diagnosis of congestive heart
failure and had cardiac pacemaker.
Review of Resident 4's Care Plan dated
1/19/17, indicated to monitor and document
signs and symptoms of pacemaker malfunction
such as dizziness, syncope, and difficulty of
breathing. The care plan also indicated to
monitor site for infection such as redness,
drainage, and warmth when touched.
Review of Resident 4's clinical notes on
3/28/17, there was no documented evidence
the pacemaker site and malfunction had been
monitored.
During an interview with licensed vocational
nurse G (LVN G) on 3/28/17, at 11:35 a.m.,
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HERMAN HEALTH CARE CENTER
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San Jose, CA 95125
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she stated she was not aware Resident 4 had a
pacemaker. LVN G reviewed the clinical notes
of the resident but could not find any
documentation the pacemaker site and
malfunction had been monitored.
2. Resident 14's clinical record was reviewed.
The resident was admitted to the facility on
12/16/15 with diagnosis of atrial fibrillation (is
an irregular and often rapid heart rate that can
increase your risk of stroke, heart failure and
other heart-related complications) and had a
cardiac pacemaker.
Review of Resident 14's Care Plan dated
1/19/17, indicated to monitor and document
signs and symptoms of pacemaker malfunction
such as dizziness, syncope, and difficulty of
breathing. The care plan also indicated to
monitor the site for infection such as redness,
drainage, and warmth when touched.
Review of Resident 14's clinical notes on
3/28/17, there was no documented evidence
that the pacemaker site and malfunction had
been monitored.
During an interview with registered nurse F (RN
F) on 3/29/17, at 9:05 a.m., she stated she was
not aware Resident 14 had pacemaker. RN F
reviewed the clinical notes of the resident but
could not find any documentation the site and
malfunction of the pacemaker had been
monitored.
According to National Institutes for Health (NIH)
Residents with implanted pacemakers are a
real challenge, especially to nurses, in longterm care. The facility is accountable for the
quality and timeliness of care and service to the
resident. Documenting the physical
assessment, developing and implementing a
significant plan of care, and monitoring that
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care, for a resident with a pacemaker, are
serious professional nursing responsibilities.
3. During observation of Resident 2 in her
room on 3/29/17 at 8:50 a.m. Resident 2's GT
feeding bag was connected to a feeding pump
machine on a pole. The GT feeding tubing was
hung on the feeding pump pole with the feeding
tubing tip open to air without a cover.
During a concurrent interview with the licensed
vocational nurse (LVN C), LVN C stated the
GT feeding was at beginning of her shift and
would be restarted at 10:00 a.m.
Concurrent review of Resident 2's clinical
record indicated the following physician GT
feeding schedule order dated 3/20/17:
"Isosource (nutritionally complete, calorically
dense tube feeding formula containing fiber)
1.5 at 70 milliliter (ml)/hour (hr) for 16 hrs to
provide 1120 ml, 1680 Kcal in 24 hrs. 2:00 p.m.
on, 10 p.m. off, 2 a.m. on, 10 a.m. off every
shift."
On the same date at 9:10 a.m., LVN C was
informed about Resident 2's physician's order.
LVN C acknowledged the GT feeding should
have been on since 2:00 a.m.
Review on 3/29/17 of the facility's policy and
procedure "Enteral Tubes and Enteral
Feedings-Safety Precautions" indicated the
selection of enteral formulas, routes and
methods of administration, and the decision to
administer medications via enteral tubes are
based on nursing assessment of the resident's
condition, in consultation with the physician,
dietician, and pharmacist. The staff should
maintain strict aseptic technique at all times in
preparing and administering enteral nutrition.
On the formula label document initials, date,
time the formula was hung and that the label
was checked against the physician order.
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FREE OF MEDICATION ERROR RATES OF
5% OR MORE
CFR(s): 483.45(f)(1)
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(f) Medication Errors. The facility must ensure
that its(1) Medication error rates are not 5 percent or
greater;
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview, and record
review, the facility had an 8% medication error
rate when two medication errors in 25
opportunities were observed during medication
passes for two non-sampled residents (20 and
21). These failures had the potential to
jeopardize the residents' health.
Findings:
During medication pass observation on 3/27/17
and 3/28/17 in hallway B the medication errors
included:
1. Licensed vocational nurse A (LVN A) missed
one of Resident 20's medications (ferrous
sulfate)
2. Licensed vocational nurse B (LVN B)
administered one of Resident 21's medications
at the wrong time (amlodipine)
1. Review of Resident 20's medication
administration record (MAR) indicated an order
for ferrous sulfate, dated 3/1/17, 7.5 milliliters
(ml, a unit of volume) by mouth two times a day
for supplement. The medication was scheduled
to be administered at 8:00 a.m.
During an observation on 3/27/17, at 4:41 p.m.,
LVN A administered scheduled medications to
Resident 20. LVN A did not administer ferrous
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sulfate.
During a concurrent interview, LVN A stated
ferrous sulfate was not available in the
medication cart.
During an interview with LVN A, on 3/28/17, at
5:24 p.m., she stated she did not administer
ferrous sulfate to Resident 20.
The facility policy and procedure titled
"MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION
SCHEDULE" dated 12/2012, indicated "two
times daily" medications are to be scheduled
for 8:00 a.m./8 p.m. administration.
2. Review of Resident 21's medication
administration record (MAR) indicated an order
for amlodipine, dated 12/17/16, 10 milligrams
(mg, a unit of measure) by mouth one time a
day for hypertension (elevated pressure of
blood against the walls of the blood vessels).
The medication was scheduled to be
administered at 8:00 a.m.
During an observation on 3/28/17, at 10:07
a.m., LVN B administered amlodipine to
Resident 21.
In an interview with LVN B, on 3/28/17, at 3:31
p.m., she stated medications should be given
no more than one hour before or one hour after
the scheduled administration time and the
amlodipine was given late.
The facility policy and procedure titled
"MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION
SCHEDULE" dated 12/2012, indicated "daily"
medications are to be scheduled for 8:00 a.m.
administration.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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HERMAN HEALTH CARE CENTER
2295 Plummer Ave
San Jose, CA 95125
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CFR(s): 483.45(a)(b)(1)
(a) Procedures. A facility must provide
pharmaceutical services (including procedures
that assure the accurate acquiring, receiving,
dispensing, and administering of all drugs and
biologicals) to meet the needs of each resident.
(b) Service Consultation. The facility must
employ or obtain the services of a licensed
pharmacist who-(1) Provides consultation on all aspects of the
provision of pharmacy services in the facility;
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview, and record
review, the facility failed to ensure medications
were available to meet the needs of each
resident when ferrous sulfate (an essential
mineral) was not available for administration for
one non-sampled resident (20). This failure had
the potential to jeopardize the resident's health.
Findings:
Review of Resident 20's medication
administration record (MAR) indicated an order
for ferrous sulfate, dated 3/1/17, 7.5 milliliters
(ml, a unit of volume) by mouth two times a day
for supplement. The medication was scheduled
to be administered at 8:00 a.m.
During an observation on 3/27/17, at 4:41 p.m.,
licensed vocational nurse A (LVN A)
administered scheduled medications to
Resident 20. LVN A did not administer ferrous
sulfate.
During a concurrent interview, LVN A stated
ferrous sulfate was not available in the
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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HERMAN HEALTH CARE CENTER
2295 Plummer Ave
San Jose, CA 95125
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medication cart.
During an interview with LVN A, on 3/28/17, at
5:24 p.m., she stated she did not administer
ferrous sulfate to Resident 20.
The facility policy and procedure titled
"MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION
SCHEDULE" dated 12/2012, indicated "two
times daily" medications are to be scheduled
for 8:00 a.m./8:00 p.m. administration.
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INFECTION CONTROL, PREVENT SPREAD, F441
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CFR(s): 483.80(a)(1)(2)(4)(e)(f)
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(a) Infection prevention and control program.
The facility must establish an infection
prevention and control program (IPCP) that
must include, at a minimum, the following
elements:
(1) A system for preventing, identifying,
reporting, investigating, and controlling
infections and communicable diseases for all
residents, staff, volunteers, visitors, and other
individuals providing services under a
contractual arrangement based upon the facility
assessment conducted according to §483.70(e)
and following accepted national standards
(facility assessment implementation is Phase
2);
(2) Written standards, policies, and procedures
for the program, which must include, but are
not limited to:
(i) A system of surveillance designed to identify
possible communicable diseases or infections
before they can spread to other persons in the
facility;
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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HERMAN HEALTH CARE CENTER
2295 Plummer Ave
San Jose, CA 95125
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(ii) When and to whom possible incidents of
communicable disease or infections should be
reported;
(iii) Standard and transmission-based
precautions to be followed to prevent spread of
infections;
(iv) When and how isolation should be used for
a resident; including but not limited to:
(A) The type and duration of the isolation,
depending upon the infectious agent or
organism involved, and
(B) A requirement that the isolation should be
the least restrictive possible for the resident
under the circumstances.
(v) The circumstances under which the facility
must prohibit employees with a communicable
disease or infected skin lesions from direct
contact with residents or their food, if direct
contact will transmit the disease; and
(vi) The hand hygiene procedures to be
followed by staff involved in direct resident
contact.
(4) A system for recording incidents identified
under the facility’s IPCP and the corrective
actions taken by the facility.
(e) Linens. Personnel must handle, store,
process, and transport linens so as to prevent
the spread of infection.
(f) Annual review. The facility will conduct an
annual review of its IPCP and update their
program, as necessary.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview, and record
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
HERMAN HEALTH CARE CENTER
2295 Plummer Ave
San Jose, CA 95125
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review, the facility failed to maintain infection
control program for one of 19 sampled
residents (2) and two non sampled residents
(22 and 23) when: Glucometer devices were
not sanitized according to manufacturer
specifications for Resident 23; Intravenous (IV)
tubing for Resident 22 was not replaced after
24 hours and tip of feeding tube for Resident 2
was uncovered when not in use. This failure
had the potential to result to crosscontamination and spread of infectious
diseases in the facility.
Findings:
1. During observation on 3/27/17, at 8:41 am,
Resident 22's IV tubing connected to IV
Cefazolin (antibiotic) 2 grams per 100 milliliters
(2 gm /100 ml) had a label indicating "change
tubing at 10:45 p.m. on 3/28/17. There was no
date and time indicating when the IV bag was
started and hung.
Review of a physician's order for Resident 22
dated 3/28/17 indicated "Cefazolin in D5W
solution 2 gm/100 ml. Use 2 gram
intravenously every 6 hours for MSSA
(Methycillin Sensitive Staphylococcus Aureus)
right shoulder septic arthritis until 04/28/2017."
During an interview with registered nurse E
(RN E), on 3/27/17, at 2:00 p.m., RN E stated
they change the IV tubings every three days.
During observation on 3/29/17, at 9:00 a.m. IV
tubing connected to IV Cefazolin (2 gm/100 ml)
had a label indicating "change tubing on
3/31/17."
During an interview with RN F, on 3/29/17, at
9:01 a.m., RN F stated she changed the IV
tubing that was placed three days ago early
this morning.
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HERMAN HEALTH CARE CENTER
2295 Plummer Ave
San Jose, CA 95125
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During an interview with the director of staff
development (DSD) on 3/29/17, at 9:05 a.m.,
the DSD stated IV tubings should be changed
every 24 hours and not every three days for
infection control.
The facility policy and procedure titled
"Changing the Needleless Connection Device
and Extension Tubing" revised date 01/2014,
indicated "....6. Change needleless connection
device and extension tubing with administration
set change, every 24 hours...."
2. During an observation on 3/27/17, at 4:01
p.m., in hallway B, licensed vocational nurse A
(LVN A) administered scheduled medications
to Resident 23. LVN A measured Resident
23's blood sugar using a glucometer (a medical
device for determining the approximate
concentration of sugar in the blood). LVN A did
not disinfect (to clean something in order to
destroy bacteria) the glucometer before or after
use.
During a concurrent interview, LVN A stated
the glucometer is cleaned with alcohol before
and after use.
During an interview with LVN G, on 3/28/17, at
12:35 p.m., in hallway B, she stated the
glucometer is cleaned with alcohol.
During an interview with LVN H, on 3/28/17, at
12:53 p.m., in hallway C, he stated the
glucometer is cleaned with alcohol.
During an interview with RN F, on 3/28/17, at
1:03 p.m., in hallway A, she stated the
glucometer is cleaned with alcohol.
During an interview with the DSD, on 3/29/17,
at 7:46 a.m., she stated staff cleans but does
not sanitize the glucometer.
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HERMAN HEALTH CARE CENTER
2295 Plummer Ave
San Jose, CA 95125
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The facility policy and procedure titled
"CLEANING AND DISINFECTION OF
RESDIENT-CARE ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT"
dated 07/2014, indicated "reusable items are
cleaned and disinfected or sterilized between
residents".
The manufacturer's guidelines titled
"CLEANING AND DISINFECTING YOUR
ASSURE® PLATINUM BLOOD GLUCOSE
METER" dated 12/2014, indicated "disinfecting
can be accomplished with an EPA-registered
disinfectant detergent or germicide that is
approved for healthcare settings or a solution
of 1:10 concentration of sodium hypochlorite
(bleach)."
3. Resident 2 was admitted to the facility with
diagnoses including gastrostomy feeding (a
feeding tube through the skin and the stomach
wall for administration of nutrition and
medications).
During observation of Resident 2 in her room
on 3/29/17 at 8:50 a.m. Resident 2's GT
feeding bag was connected to a feeding pump
machine on a pole. The GT feeding tubing was
hung on the feeding pump pole with the feeding
tubing tip open to the air without a cover.
During a concurrent interview with the licensed
vocational nurse C (LVN C), LVN C stated the
GT feeding was off at the beginning of her shift
and would be restarted at 10:00 a.m. LVN C
acknowledged the feeding tubing tip should be
covered when not in use.
Review of the facility's policy and procedure
"Enteral Feedings-Safety Precautions"
indicated to maintain strict aseptic technique at
all times when working with enteral nutrition
systems.
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BEDROOMS MEASURE AT LEAST 80 SQ
FT/RESIDENT
CFR(s): 483.90(e)(1)(ii)
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(e)(1)(ii) Measure at least 80 square feet per
resident in multiple resident bedrooms, and at
least 100 square feet in single resident rooms;
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation and interview, the facility
failed to ensure multiple bedrooms had at least
80 square feet per resident. Having less than
80 square feet per resident could potentially
compromise the care and service the residents
receive.
Findings:
On 3/28/17 at 11:00 a.m., the maintenance
director (MD) measured the rooms containing
four beds. Based on those measurements, the
following rooms had less than the required 80
sq. ft. per bed:
Gertrude Hall Rooms:
Room Total Sq. Ft Sq. Ft./Bed No. of Beds
8
9
10
11
17
19
22
289
298
288
298
297
298
299
72
74
72
74
74
74
74
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Natalie Hall Rooms:
Room Total Sq. Ft. Sq. Ft./Bed No. of Beds
29
297
74
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
HERMAN HEALTH CARE CENTER
2295 Plummer Ave
San Jose, CA 95125
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31
33
34
36
38
40
300
301
299
300
299
302
75
75
74
75
74
75
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4
4
4
4
4
4
Interviews with the staff and the residents
indicated the room sizes did not adversely
impact the quality of care received by the
residents. Recommend continuance of the
room size waiver.
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