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The following reflects the findings of the
California Department of Public Health during
an abbreviated survey regarding investigation
of three complaints on 8/27/19.
For Complaints CA00650758, CA00650855,
and CA00651120, regarding Quality of Care
and Treatment, a federal deficiency was
identified (see F689).
Inspection was limited to the specific
complaints investigated and does not represent
the findings of a full inspection of the facility.
Representing the California Department of
Public Health: 36623, Health Facilities
Evaluator Nurse.
F689
SS=D
Free of Accident Hazards/Supervision/Devices F689
CFR(s): 483.25(d)(1)(2)
09/16/2019
§483.25(d) Accidents.
The facility must ensure that §483.25(d)(1) The resident environment
remains as free of accident hazards as is
possible; and
§483.25(d)(2)Each resident receives adequate
supervision and assistance devices to prevent
accidents.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on interview and record review, the
facility failed to provide adequate supervision
for one of two residents when Resident 1 was
unsupervised in the patio and under the sun.
This failure resulted in Resident 1 suffering
from heat stroke (serious illness of the body
overheating; symptoms include high body
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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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CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X1) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
A. BUILDING: ___________
B. WING: _______________
055739
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COMPLETED
08/27/2019
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
SALINAS VALLEY POST ACUTE
637 E Romie Ln
Salinas, CA 93901
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temperature, difficulty breathing, and
confusion) and second degree burns due to
sun exposure.
Findings:
Review of Resident 1's record indicated he had
diagnoses including muscle weakness,
cognitive communication deficit, and dementia
(a group of symptoms affecting thinking and
social abilities interfering with daily functioning).
Review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set
(MDS, an assessment tool), dated 7/31/19
indicated his cognition was moderately
impaired and he required limited assistance
and one-person physical assistance while in his
wheelchair.
Review of Resident 1's Change in Condition
Evaluation, dated 8/15/19 indicated he had
increased confusion and was "unable to move
without assistance, was drowsy, and unable to
carry conversation." The Evaluation indicated
he had labored breathing, increased
temperature, and other abnormal vital signs. It
also indicated he had a "cluster of blisters" on
his left arm. It indicated there was a doctor's
order to send the resident to the hospital.
Review of Resident 1's History and Physical
from the hospital indicated he had heat stroke
with an initial temperature of 104.1 degrees
Fahrenheit (F, scale of temperature, normal
body temperature is 98.6 degrees F),
encephalopathy (disease that affects brain
function) "likely from heat stroke" and had
blisters on his upper arms.
Review of Resident 1's Discharge Summary
indicated he had heat stroke and second
degree burns from sun exposure.
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(X1) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
A. BUILDING: ___________
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055739
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COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
SALINAS VALLEY POST ACUTE
637 E Romie Ln
Salinas, CA 93901
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During an interview on 8/21/19 at 10 a.m.,
Resident 1 stated his arms hurt and he got the
injury from sitting in the sun so long.
During an interview on 8/21/19 at 10:32 a.m.,
licensed vocational nurse B (LVN B) stated she
was assigned to take care of Resident 1 on
8/15/19 and did not see him outside on the
patio.
During an interview on 8/21/19 at 12 p.m., the
lead respiratory therapist (RT) stated on
8/15/19 she saw the nurse and CNA A trying to
wake up Resident 1. The RT stated Resident 1
was breathing fast, had an elevated heart rate,
and was warm to the touch. The RT stated they
put Resident 1 on oxygen. The RT stated she
did not see Resident 1 outside on the patio.
During an interview on 8/21/19 at 12:38 p.m.,
certified nursing assistant A (CNA A) stated
another resident (Resident 3) called staff to
help Resident 1 on the patio. CNA A stated
Resident 1's feet got stuck in the dirt and plants
and he could not move his wheelchair. CNA A
stated Resident 1 was sweaty and looked
exhausted. CNA A stated she pulled his
wheelchair out and left the patio to inform the
nurse about Resident 1. CNA A stated when
she returned to the patio, Resident 1 was not
responding. CNA A stated she did not see
Resident 1 outside on the patio until Resident 3
called her.
During an interview on 8/21/19 at 12:45 p.m.,
Resident 3 stated she saw Resident 1 on the
patio and he looked like he was having trouble
breathing. Resident 3 stated she told LVN C
about Resident 1 and LVN C said he was OK.
Resident 3 stated she saw Resident 1 wheel
himself toward the plants in the dirt and get
stuck. Resident 3 stated she turned on her call
light to get staff to help Resident 1.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X1) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
A. BUILDING: ___________
B. WING: _______________
055739
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/27/2019
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
SALINAS VALLEY POST ACUTE
637 E Romie Ln
Salinas, CA 93901
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Review of the facility's 4/2017 policy, "Resident
Supervision and Monitoring," indicated the
residents are supervised under normal
circumstances to ensure optimal safety.
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