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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
standard abbreviated survey regarding
investigation of a complaint investigation
conducted on 3/17/2020.
For Complaints CA00680089 and
CA00680352, regarding Admission, Transfer
and Discharge Rights, a federal deficiency was
identified (see F624).
A Class "B" citation was also issued.
Inspection was limited to the specific complaint
investigated and does not represent the
findings of a full inspection of the facility.
Representing the California Department of
Public Health: 39238, Health Facilities
Evaluator Nurse,
F624
SS=D
Preparation for Safe/Orderly Transfer/Dschrg
CFR(s): 483.15(c)(7)
F624
§483.15(c)(7) Orientation for transfer or
discharge.
A facility must provide and document sufficient
preparation and orientation to residents to
ensure safe and orderly transfer or discharge
from the facility. This orientation must be
provided in a form and manner that the resident
can understand.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on interview and record review, the
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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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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
OMB NO. 0938-0391
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X1) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
A. BUILDING: ___________
B. WING: _______________
055356
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
03/17/2020
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
OCEANVIEW POST ACUTE
200 Lighthouse Ave
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
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facility failed to provide a safe and orderly
discharge for one of two residents (Resident 1)
when: Resident 1's discharge placement did
not accept him and he was dropped off outside
a police station. This failure put Resident 1's
health and safety at risk when he stayed
outside the police station cold and shivering.
Findings:
Review of Resident 1's clinical record
indicated, he was admitted to the facility on
2/10/2020 with diagnoses including cellulitis of
left lower limb (painful bacterial infection),
muscle weakness, unspecified open left thigh
wound, unsteadiness on feet.
Review of Resident 1's IDT (Interdisciplinary
Team, a group of healthcare professionals)
care conference dated, 2/11/2020 indicated he
wanted to be discharged to a motel.
During an interview on 3/11/2020 at 11:15
a.m., with the social services designee (SSD),
she stated a discharge plan was to have
Resident 1 return to a motel but he was not
accepted because he did not have a valid
identification card (ID).
During a telephone interview on 3/12/2020 at
10:38 a.m. with the SSD, she stated Resident 1
was driven to his preferred motel (motel #1)
but there was no available room and Resident
1 was driven to motel #2 but was not accepted
because he did not have a valid ID. The SSD
stated she was not aware of the motel
requirements to have a valid ID.
During a review of motels #1 and #2's website
indicated "At the time of check-in, all guests
must present valid, government issued
identification ..."
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X1) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
A. BUILDING: ___________
B. WING: _______________
055356
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
OCEANVIEW POST ACUTE
200 Lighthouse Ave
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
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During a telephone interview on 3/14/2020 at
1:37 p.m. with Resident 1, he stated the
facility's van driver (FVD) drove him to different
hotels but his veteran ID was not accepted, the
FVD drove him to a homeless shelter but he
was denied because he was not mobile.
Resident 1 further stated he paid his co-pay for
the whole month of March. Resident 1
confirmed he requested to be dropped off to a
police station and stayed outside for six hours
shivering.
Review of Resident 1's minimum data set
(MDS, an assessment tool) dated 2/15/2020,
indicated his cognition was intact. Further
review of the MDS, indicated his balance was
not steady.
During a telephone interview on 3/16/2020 at
11:45 a.m. with the FVD, he stated Resident 1
was "originally planned to discharge to motel
#2" but he was not accepted because he did
not have a valid ID. He further stated, he drove
Resident 1 to a shelter because that was the
discharge plan but Resident 1 refused to stay.
The FVD confirmed he dropped off Resident 1
outside a police station but did not notify the
facility. The FVD stated he notified the SSD
after he dropped off Resident 1.
During an interview on 3/17/2020 at 11:05
a.m., with the Director of Rehab (DOR), she
stated Resident 1 refused to be assessed for
walking. The DOR further stated Resident 1's
discharge plan was to stay in the facility.
Review of Resident 1's physical therapy
progress and discharge summary dated
3/5/2020, indicated discharge plan and
instructions was to discharge to long term care
at the facility.
During an interview on 3/17/2020 at 11:21 a.m.
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(X1) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
A. BUILDING: ___________
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055356
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COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
OCEANVIEW POST ACUTE
200 Lighthouse Ave
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
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with the SSD, she stated she was aware of
Resident 1's payment for his stay in the facility.
The SSD stated Resident 1 had not lived in a
shelter. The SSD added, "My administrator told
us he could not stay longer in the facility".
During an interview on 3/17/2020 at 11:37
a.m., with the business office manager (BOM),
she confirmed the co-pay Resident 1 had paid
was for his stay for the whole month of March.
The BOM confirmed Resident 1 did not get a
refund upon discharge. The BOM further added
it was the ADM's decision to discharge
Resident 1.
Review of Resident 1's IDT discharge summary
dated 2/28/2020, indicated his discharge date
was 3/6/2020 and the reason for discharge was
"appropriate to d/c (discharge)". The discharge
summary did not indicate Resident 1
discharge's location.
Review of Resident 1's discharge plan
canceled on 3/8/2020, indicated the resident
wanted to return to live in a motel. The
discharge plan did not indicate a homeless
shelter.
Review of the notice of proposed transfer
discharge dated 2/29/2020, sent to the
Ombudsman (a public advocate), indicated
"disposition/location: returning to prior living
arrangements". The notice did not indicate
discharge location address.
Review of the facility's policy, "Discharge
Summary and Plan" dated April 2009, indicated
"discharge summary and post-discharge plan
will be developed to assist the resident to
adjust to his/her new living environment."
Review of the facility's policy, "Notice of a
Transfer and/or Discharge," dated December
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X1) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
A. BUILDING: ___________
B. WING: _______________
055356
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
03/17/2020
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
OCEANVIEW POST ACUTE
200 Lighthouse Ave
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
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2008, indicated the written notice should have
the location to which the resident is being
discharged.
Review of the facility's policy "Orienting
Residents to Transfers and Discharges" dated
December 2009, indicated "The purpose of the
orientation is to provide the resident and family
with sufficient preparation and to ensure a safe
and orderly transfer or discharge from the
facility."
Review of Resident 1's acute care hospital
history and physical dated 3/9/2020, indicated
he was admitted to an acute care hospital on
3/10/2020 due to a ground level fall.
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