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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
PIONEERS MEMORIAL SKILLED NURSING CENTER
320 Cattle Call Dr
Brawley, CA 92227
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INITIAL COMMENTS
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PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION
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DEFICIENCY)
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The following reflects the findings of the
California Department of Public Health during a
recertification survey conducted on 12/2/19
through 12/5/19.
The facility was licensed for 98 beds. The
census at the time of the survey was 88 and
the sample size was 18.
Representing the California Department of
Public Health: Health Facilities Evaluator
Nurses: 39111, 39220, and 38630.
The following Complaints/FRI's were
incorporated into the survey:
Complaint: CA00665778
Category: Quality of Care
No deficiency was issued
Complaint: CA00664677
Category: Quality of Care/Treatment
No deficiency was issued
Facility Reported Incident: CA00665474
Category: Resident/Patient/Client Abuse
No deficiency was issued
Facility Reported Incident: CA00665495
Category: Resident/Patient/Client Abuse
No deficiency was issued
Facility Reported Incident: CA00665823
Category: Resident/Patient/Client Abuse
Deficiencies were issued (see F609)
Glossary:
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LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
TITLE
(X6) DATE
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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Brawley, CA 92227
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ADM ADMINISTRATOR
BIMS BRIEF INTERVIEW FOR MENTAL
STATUS
CDM CERTIFIED DIETARY MANAGER
CDPH CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC HEALTH
CDR CONTROLLED DRUG RECORD
CNA CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE
DA DIETARY AIDE
DM DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE
DON DIRECTOR OF NURSING
DOR DIRECTOR OF REHABILITATION
DSD DIRECTOR OF STAFF DEVELOPMENT
F FAHRENHEIT
gm GRAMS
HSK HOUSEKEEPER
HSKS HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR
IU INTERNATIONAL UNITS
L LITER/S
LN LICENSED NURSE
LTC LONG TERM CARE
MAR MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION
RECORD
MASD MOISTURE-ASSOCIATED SKIN
DAMAGE
M Dtr MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR
MD MEDICAL DOCTOR
MDS MINIMUM DATA SET
Mg/mg MILLIGRAMS
Ml/ml MILLILITERS
MRR MEDICATION REGIMEN REVIEW
NC NASAL CANNULA
O2 OXYGEN
OTC OVER THE COUNTER
PPD PURIFIED PROTEIN DERIVATIVE
PRN AS NEEDED
QA QUALITY ASSURANCE COMMITTEE
RD REGISTERED DIETITIAN
RP RESPONSIBLE PARTY
SSD SOCIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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Brawley, CA 92227
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Resident Rights/Exercise of Rights
CFR(s): 483.10(a)(1)(2)(b)(1)(2)
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01/06/2020
§483.10(a) Resident Rights.
The resident has a right to a dignified
existence, self-determination, and
communication with and access to persons and
services inside and outside the facility,
including those specified in this section.
§483.10(a)(1) A facility must treat each resident
with respect and dignity and care for each
resident in a manner and in an environment
that promotes maintenance or enhancement of
his or her quality of life, recognizing each
resident's individuality. The facility must protect
and promote the rights of the resident.
§483.10(a)(2) The facility must provide equal
access to quality care regardless of diagnosis,
severity of condition, or payment source. A
facility must establish and maintain identical
policies and practices regarding transfer,
discharge, and the provision of services under
the State plan for all residents regardless of
payment source.
§483.10(b) Exercise of Rights.
The resident has the right to exercise his or her
rights as a resident of the facility and as a
citizen or resident of the United States.
§483.10(b)(1) The facility must ensure that the
resident can exercise his or her rights without
interference, coercion, discrimination, or
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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PIONEERS MEMORIAL SKILLED NURSING CENTER
320 Cattle Call Dr
Brawley, CA 92227
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reprisal from the facility.
§483.10(b)(2) The resident has the right to be
free of interference, coercion, discrimination,
and reprisal from the facility in exercising his or
her rights and to be supported by the facility in
the exercise of his or her rights as required
under this subpart.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview, and record
review, the facility failed to ensure five
randomly sampled residents (1, 4, 14, 26, and
30) were treated with respect and dignity when
they were not given bedside curtains that
provided full privacy.
This failure had the potential for Residents 1, 4,
14, 26, and 30 to experience embarrassment
and shame.
Findings:
Resident 30 was admitted to the facility on
3/15/16, per the facility's Facesheet.
Resident 14 was admitted to the facility on
4/23/19, per the facility's Facesheet.
Resident 4 was admitted to the facility on
8/1/19, per the facility's Facesheet.
Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on
12/3/14, per the facility's Facesheet.
Resident 26 was admitted to the facility on
5/29/19, per the facility's Facesheet.
On 12/4/19 at 5:53 P.M., a joint interview and
observation of Resident 30's bedside curtain
was conducted with LN 32. Resident 30's
bedside curtain did not fit properly and had a
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PIONEERS MEMORIAL SKILLED NURSING CENTER
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Brawley, CA 92227
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gap approximately 5 feet wide that did not fully
enclose the bed. LN 32 stated Resident 30's
bedside curtain appeared to need repair and
did not provide complete privacy. LN 32 stated
the resident's bedside curtain should fully
enclose the bed to provide privacy.
On 12/4/19, a record review was conducted.
Resident 30's MDS (an assessment tool)
Section C, dated 9/19/19, indicated the resident
scored a 5 out of 15 on the BIMS (brief
interview of mental status), and was cognitively
impaired.
On 12/4/19 at 6:46 P.M., an interview was
conducted with HSK 40. HSK 40 stated
Resident 30's bedside curtain was broken and
did not provide the resident with privacy. HSK
40 stated the housekeeping and maintenance
department was responsible for making sure
the bedside curtains worked and provided
privacy.
On 12/4/19 at 7:01 P.M., an interview was
conducted with the DON. The DON stated
Resident 30's bedside curtain should have
provided full privacy.
On 12/5/19 at 8:48 A.M., a joint interview and
observation of Resident 14's bedside curtain
was conducted with Resident 14 and LN 33.
Resident 14's bedside curtain had a gap
approximately six feet wide that did not fully
enclose the bed. Resident 14 stated his
bedside curtain did not provide him privacy and
he did not like that. Resident 14 stated, "When
I'm being changed someone could see my
butt." Resident 14 stated his bedside curtain
had been like that for some time and he did not
think staff cared about his privacy. Resident 14
stated, "No one gives a (expletive)." LN 33
stated Resident 14's bedside curtain was
unacceptable. LN 33 stated she had been
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Brawley, CA 92227
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aware Resident 14's curtain was not adequate,
and had not reported it.
On 12/5/19 at 8:54 A.M., a joint interview and
observation was conducted of roommates
(Resident 14 and Resident 4's) bedside
curtains with CNA 31. CNA 31 stated the
bedside curtains did not fully enclose Resident
14's and Resident 4's beds. CNA 31 stated he
would be unable to provide complete privacy to
either resident during care. CNA 31 stated he
had been aware the bedside curtains did not
provide privacy, and had not reported it.
Resident 4 was unavailable for interview.
On 12/5/19 at 9:07 A.M., a joint interview and
observation was conducted of Resident 14 and
Resident 4's bedside curtains with the HSKS.
The HSKS stated it was her responsibility to
ensure bedside curtains were clean and
provided residents with complete privacy. The
HSKS stated Resident 14 and Resident 4's
bedside curtains were unacceptable. The
HSKS stated she would not want to receive
care in a bed that did not afford full privacy.
On 12/5/19 at 9:17 A.M., an interview was
conducted with the M Drt. The M Drt stated
Resident 1 and Resident 26's bedside curtains
also did not provide complete privacy. The M
Dtr stated it was disrespectful for the residents
to have curtains that did not afford complete
privacy.
Resident 1 and Resident 26 were unavailable
for interview.
Per the facility's policy titled Quality of LifeDignity, revised August 2009, "Each resident
shall be cared for in a manner that promotes
and enhances quality of life, dignity, respect
and individuality... 10. Staff shall promote,
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maintain and protect resident privacy...."
F552
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Right to be Informed/Make Treatment
Decisions
CFR(s): 483.10(c)(1)(4)(5)
F552
01/06/2020
§483.10(c) Planning and Implementing Care.
The resident has the right to be informed of,
and participate in, his or her treatment,
including:
§483.10(c)(1) The right to be fully informed in
language that he or she can understand of his
or her total health status, including but not
limited to, his or her medical condition.
§483.10(c)(4) The right to be informed, in
advance, of the care to be furnished and the
type of care giver or professional that will
furnish care.
§483.10(c)(5) The right to be informed in
advance, by the physician or other practitioner
or professional, of the risks and benefits of
proposed care, of treatment and treatment
alternatives or treatment options and to choose
the alternative or option he or she prefers.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on interview and record review, the
facility failed to verify informed consent was
obtained from the resident's responsible party
(RP-a designated health care decision maker
for the patient) prior to the administration of a
psychotropic medication, (a medication capable
of affecting the mind), for one of five residents
(7) reviewed for unnecessary medication.
This failure had the potential to compromise
Resident 7's right to be fully informed of the
risks and benefits when receiving the
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psychotropic medication.
Findings:
Resident 7 was admitted to the facility on
2/8/19, with diagnoses which included
neoplasm of the brain (a brain tumor), per the
facility's Facesheet.
On 12/2/19 at 11:48 A.M., an observation of
Resident 7 was conducted. Resident 7 was
lying in bed with his eyes closed. Resident 7's
bed was in a low position with fall prevention
floor mats on both sides of the bed.
On 12/3/19, Resident 7's clinical record was
reviewed:
Resident 74's physician order, dated 2/8/19,
indicated Citalopram (a psychotropic
medication used for mood disorder) for
depression, the order included "consent
obtained by MD and RP."
Resident 7's History and Physical, dated
2/11/19, indicated the resident did not have the
capacity to understand and make decisions.
The facility's Verification of Informed Consent,
undated for Resident 7, listed the psychotropic
medication as Citalopram 20 mg by mouth
every day. The section for "Verification" was
blank and undated. The section for "Signature
of Nurse" verifying consent was blank and
undated.
Resident 7's MAR was reviewed from 11/1/19
through 12/3/19, which indicated Resident 7
had received Citalopram every day.
On 12/03/19 at 3:02 P.M., an interview was
conducted with LN 1. LN 1 stated the
physician must explain psychotropic medication
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risks, benefits and side effects to the resident
or RP. LN 1 stated LNs were required to verify
with the resident or the RP, that consent was
obtained by completing a Verification of
Informed Consent form. LN 1 stated
psychotropic medication should not have been
administered to Resident 7 until the Verification
of Informed Consent form was completed and
signed. LN 1 stated if the LNs did not complete
the form, the facility could not verify if the
resident or RP wanted the medication to be
given, or if they understood what the physician
told them.
On 12/4/19 at 12:03 P.M., an interview was
conducted with the DON. The DON stated all
psychotropic medications must have a
verification of consent. The DON stated LNs
were responsible for verifying consent by
double checking the consent form prior to
administration of medications.
Per the facility's policy, titled Informed Consent,
dated July 2016, " ...II. Procedure ...F. Each
time a new order for a psychotropic drug ...the
Licensed Nurse verifies with the resident and/or
legal representative that informed consent has
been obtained. The Licensed Nurse
documents this verification on the NP-67-Form
C-Informed Consent Verification."
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Safe/Clean/Comfortable/Homelike Environment F584
CFR(s): 483.10(i)(1)-(7)
01/06/2020
§483.10(i) Safe Environment.
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PIONEERS MEMORIAL SKILLED NURSING CENTER
320 Cattle Call Dr
Brawley, CA 92227
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The resident has a right to a safe, clean,
comfortable and homelike environment,
including but not limited to receiving treatment
and supports for daily living safely.
The facility must provide§483.10(i)(1) A safe, clean, comfortable, and
homelike environment, allowing the resident to
use his or her personal belongings to the extent
possible.
(i) This includes ensuring that the resident can
receive care and services safely and that the
physical layout of the facility maximizes
resident independence and does not pose a
safety risk.
(ii) The facility shall exercise reasonable care
for the protection of the resident's property from
loss or theft.
§483.10(i)(2) Housekeeping and maintenance
services necessary to maintain a sanitary,
orderly, and comfortable interior;
§483.10(i)(3) Clean bed and bath linens that
are in good condition;
§483.10(i)(4) Private closet space in each
resident room, as specified in §483.90 (e)(2)
(iv);
§483.10(i)(5) Adequate and comfortable
lighting levels in all areas;
§483.10(i)(6) Comfortable and safe
temperature levels. Facilities initially certified
after October 1, 1990 must maintain a
temperature range of 71 to 81°F; and
§483.10(i)(7) For the maintenance of
comfortable sound levels.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
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PIONEERS MEMORIAL SKILLED NURSING CENTER
320 Cattle Call Dr
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Based on observation, interview, and record
review, the facility failed to ensure residents (4,
177, 10, 47, 14, 58, 30, 61, 37, 65, 31, 68, 41,
and 229) were provided a safe, comfortable,
and homelike environment, when:
1. Residents (4, 177, 10, 47, 14, 58, 30, 61,
37, 65) in Room 2 and Room 24 had bedroom
and bathroom walls that were stained, heavily
patched, had peeling paint and sections of
broken drywall, a hole in the ceiling, a dust
encrusted ceiling vent, and a fall safety hazard
in the bathroom floor.
2. Bed pillows for two sampled residents, (31,
68), were ripped and torn, with the inside
stuffing exposed.
3. Resident 41 and 229's room had recorded
room temperatures below 71 degrees
Fahrenheit (F).
These deficient practices had the potential to
cause accidents, discomfort, and to negatively
impact the residents' quality of life.
Findings:
1a. On 12/2/19, a record review was
conducted. According to the facility's census,
six residents resided in Room 2. Per resident
Facesheets: Resident 4 was admitted to the
facility on 8/1/19, Resident 177 was admitted to
the facility on 11/27/19, Resident 10 was
admitted to the facility on 5/28/18, Resident 47
was admitted to the facility on 7/12/19,
Resident 14 was admitted to the facility on
4/23/19, and Resident 58 was admitted to the
facility on 7/9/19.
On 12/2/19 at 9:24 A.M., an observation was
conducted of Room 2. There were several
black marks along the walls in the room. The
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walls had neutral colored paint that was
peeling, large sections of unpainted patches,
and areas of crumbling drywall. The resident
closets had paint that was scratched off in
several areas. The ceiling above Bed C had an
approximate 8 inch long hole in the ceiling and
the surrounding paint was discolored and
peeling. The wall behind Bed F had
approximately a five inch by four inch hole in
the drywall that was approximately one inch
deep. The wall behind Bed D had a section of
cracked drywall with jagged edges that was
approximately two feet by two feet in size and
dented into the wall approximately three inches
deep. Resident 177 resided in Room 2, and
stated he did not like the way his room looked
and did not like the large area of damaged
drywall behind his bed.
On 12/2/19 at 9:33 A.M., a joint interview and
observation of Room 2 was conducted with the
M Drt. The M Drt stated Room 2 was not in an
acceptable condition. The M Drt stated he
would not allow a family member of his to
reside in Room 2.
On 12/2/19 at 10:27 A.M., a joint interview and
observation was conducted with LN 34 in
Room 2. LN 34 stated Room 2 looked "ugly."
LN 34 stated the condition of the room could
make the residents who resided there feel
depressed and sad. LN 34 stated she would
be mad if her own mother were to reside in
Room 2. LN 34 observed the resident
bathroom in Room 2. The bathroom floor had
what resembled a drain covered with a piece of
linoleum that was approximately four inches in
diameter and a half an inch deep lower than
the floor. LN 34 stated the depression in the
bathroom floor was located directly in the path
residents took to use the toilet. LN 34 stated
the depression in the floor could cause
residents to fall when they tried to go to the
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toilet. LN 34 stated Room 2 was not a safe,
homelike environment.
A review of the the written plan of care titled,
Resident Care Plan Fall Risk Prevention &
Management, for each resident residing in
Room 2 indicated, "...Provide an environment
that supports minimized hazards over which
the Facility has control..."
On 12/2/19 at 10:30 A.M., a joint interview and
observation was conducted with the DON in
Room 2. The DON stated the depression in the
bathroom floor was a fall safety hazard and
should have been repaired to be level with the
rest of the floor. The DON observed the dust
caked on the bathroom ceiling vent, sections of
missing paint and drywall in the bathroom, and
the rest of Room 2. The DON stated Room 2
had been in this condition for a while. The
DON acknowledged Room 2 was not in a safe,
homelike condition.
On 12/2/19 at 10:35 A.M., a joint interview and
observation was conducted with the ADM in
Room 2. The ADM stated Room 2 was not
homelike.
1b. On 12/4/19, a record review was
conducted. According to the facility's census,
four residents resided in Room 24. Per
resident Facesheets: Resident 30 was admitted
to the facility on 3/15/16, Resident 61 was
admitted to the facility on 8/27/09, Resident 37
was admitted to the facility on 6/24/16, and
Resident 65 was admitted to the facility on
1/3/18.
On 12/4/19 at 5:53 P.M., a joint interview and
observation was conducted with LN 32 in
Room 24. The wall behind the residents' beds
had a section extending approximately three
feet up from the floor and 12 feet across, which
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had heavy black scuff marks and peeling paint.
The resident closets were discolored with deep
scratch marks. The closet door moldings were
cracked and had edges that were broken off.
The wall next to the resident closets had an
unpainted wall patch approximately four feet by
four feet. The baseboard next to the entry door
was loose. LN 32 stated she would not want
her own mother to reside in a room as "run
down like this." LN 32 further stated the
electrical outlet behind Bed B was loose and it
was difficult to keep the resident's tube feeding
machine consistently plugged in. LN 32 stated
Room 24 had been in this condition for at least
a couple of months.
On 12/4/19 at 6:46 P.M., an interview was
conducted with HSK 40. HSK 40 stated there
were several resident rooms in need of repair.
HSK 40 stated the walls in room 24 "were too
damaged to clean." HSK 40 further stated he
had received complaints Room 24 looked dirty,
but "you can't clean a wall like that." HSK 40
stated Room 24 was not homelike and he
would not want to reside in a room that looked
like that.
On 12/4/19 at 7:01 P.M., an interview was
conducted with the DON. The DON stated the
condition of Room 24 was unacceptable.
Per the facility's policy titled Maintenance
Service, revised January 2012, "The
Maintenance Department is responsible for ...
B. Maintaining the building in good repair and
free from hazards...."2a. Resident 68 was
admitted to the facility on 4/19/19, per the
facility's face sheet.
On 12/2/19 at 8:21 A.M., Resident 68 was
observed lying in bed, with his head resting on
a ripped and tattered blue pillow. The
pillowcase was partially removed, exposing the
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rips and tears. Resident 68 was not aware of
the condition of the bed pillow.
On 12/3/19 at 10 A.M., Resident 68 was again
observed lying in bed, with his head resting on
a ripped and tattered blue pillow. The
pillowcase was partially removed, exposing the
rips and tears.
2b. Resident 31 was admitted to the facility on
12/13/17, per the facility's face sheet.
On 12/4/19 at 2 P.M., Resident 31 was
observed lying in bed, with his head resting on
a white pillow. The pillow was not covered with
a pillowcase. Two of the pillow seams were
ripped, with the inside stuffing coming out.
Resident 31 was not aware of the condition of
the bed pillow.
On 12/4/19 at 2 P.M., CNA 15 was interviewed.
CNA 15 stated she cared for both Residents 31
and 68, and changed the pillow cases daily.
CNA 15 stated she had not noticed the rips.
On 12/4/19 at 2:15 P.M., the ADM was
interviewed. The ADM stated the pillows were
in poor condition, and should be replaced.
Per the facility's policy, titled Soiled Laundry &
Bedding, revised September 2016, "... VIII A.
Discard pillows that are torn, damaged, or
permanently stained."3a. On 12/2/19 at 8:42
A.M., an observation was conducted of
Resident 229's room. Resident 229 was
observed in bed covered with four blankets,
and wore a blue beanie cap on their head.
On 12/2/19 at 9:32 A.M., an interview an
observation of Resident 229's room was
conducted with the M Drt. The M Drt used a
temperature laser gun to check Resident 229's
room temperature. The temperature read 68
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degrees F. The M Drt stated Resident 229's
room was too cold and it would be
uncomfortable.
3b. On 12/2/19 at 9:15 A.M., an interview was
conducted with Resident 41. Resident 41 was
observed lying in bed on his back, wearing a
sweatshirt with the hood of the sweatshirt
covering his head, and three blankets covered
his body. Resident 41 stated in Spanish, "Es
muy frio" which translated to "It's very cold."
On 12/2/19 at 9:29 A.M., an observation and
interview was conducted with the M Drt. The M
Drt used a temperature laser gun to check
Resident 41's room temperature, while the
resident remained in bed. The temperature
gun's digital reading was 63 degrees F. The M
Drt stated the room was too cold and it would
be uncomfortable.
On 12/4/19 at 12:03 P.M., an interview was
conducted with the DON. The DON stated
room temperatures should be between 71-81
degrees F. The DON stated cold resident
rooms did not reflect a homelike environment.
Per the facility's policy, titled Resident Rooms
and Environment, dated January 2012, " ...I.
Facility Staff aim to create a personalized,
homelike atmosphere, paying close attention to
the following: ...F. Comfortable temperatures;
..."
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§483.12(c) In response to allegations of abuse,
neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment, the
facility must:
§483.12(c)(1) Ensure that all alleged violations
involving abuse, neglect, exploitation or
mistreatment, including injuries of unknown
source and misappropriation of resident
property, are reported immediately, but not
later than 2 hours after the allegation is made,
if the events that cause the allegation involve
abuse or result in serious bodily injury, or not
later than 24 hours if the events that cause the
allegation do not involve abuse and do not
result in serious bodily injury, to the
administrator of the facility and to other officials
(including to the State Survey Agency and adult
protective services where state law provides for
jurisdiction in long-term care facilities) in
accordance with State law through established
procedures.
§483.12(c)(4) Report the results of all
investigations to the administrator or his or her
designated representative and to other officials
in accordance with State law, including to the
State Survey Agency, within 5 working days of
the incident, and if the alleged violation is
verified appropriate corrective action must be
taken.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on interview and record review, the
facility failed to implement its abuse policies
and procedures, when:
1. An allegation of abuse involving one of 18
residents (180) was not reported to the facility's
administrator.
2. The allegation of abuse was not reported to
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the ombudsman, law enforcement, and the
State Agency within 24 hours.
3. A staff member who failed to report the
allegation of abuse had not received mandatory
annual abuse prevention training.
As a result of not following the facility's abuse
policies and procedures, the facility's
investigation into the abuse allegation was
delayed and had the potential to put residents
at risk for abuse.
Findings:
Resident 180 was admitted to the facility on
7/5/17, with diagnoses to include aphasia (loss
of ability to understand or express speech), per
the resident's Facesheet.
On 12/3/19, Resident 180's clinical record was
reviewed. The document titled, Certified
Nursing Assistant Incident Report, dated
11/29/19, indicated, "Volunteer [V 1] reported
to nurse [LN 35] that [Resident 180] had a
bruise on her eye. Volunteer said pt
[patient]said it happened last week by a
CNA...."
On 12/4/19 at 12:38 P.M., a telephone
interview was conducted with V 1. V 1 stated
she was outside with Resident 180 on 11/29/19
when she saw a purple mark, oval in shape
and about the size of a dime, below the
resident's right eye. V1 stated Resident 180
indicated to her a CNA had hit her eye. V 1
stated she reported the allegation of abuse to
AA 1 and to LN 35. V 1 stated LN 35 told her
the allegation was not worth reporting because
they did not know who was involved or when
the alleged incident happened. V 1 stated she
felt facility staff did not take the allegation
seriously.
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On 12/4/19 at 11:08 A.M., a telephone
interview was conducted with LN 35. LN 35
stated he assessed Resident 180 on 11/29/19
and observed what appeared to be a bruise
beneath the resident's eye. LN 35 stated he
did not report Resident 180's bruise or the
abuse allegation to the facility's administrator.
LN 35 stated he did not think the abuse
allegation needed to be reported because the
alleged abuse did not take place during his
shift, and he did not know who the potential
perpetrator was. LN 35 stated he should have
reported the allegation of abuse to the
administrator.
On 12/4/19 at 11:42 A.M., a telephone
interview was conducted with AA 1. AA 1
stated she was aware of the abuse allegation
involving Resident 180. AA 1 stated she did
not report Resident 180's bruise or the abuse
allegation to the facility's administrator. AA 1
stated, "I feel a bit guilty now that I didn't tell
[the administrator]. I wish I had."
On 12/4/19 at 12:44 P.M., an interview was
conducted with the ADM. The ADM stated he
became aware of the abuse allegation on
12/2/19 when medical records staff discovered
the Certified Nursing Assistant Incident Report,
dated 11/29/19, in Resident 180's chart. The
ADM stated his expectation was for staff to
report any allegation of abuse to him
immediately as per policy. The ADM stated he
should have been informed of the abuse
allegation on 11/29/19, and the facility's abuse
policy had not been followed. The ADM stated
because staff had not reported the abuse
allegation to him on 11/29/19, the mandated
reporting of the allegation to the appropriate
agencies (ombudsman, law enforcement, and
State Agency) was not done within 24 hours.
The ADM stated his investigation of the
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allegation was delayed, and had the potential
to put other residents at risk for abuse.
On 12/4/19 at 4:56 P.M., an interview was
conducted with the ADM. The ADM stated
employee records were reviewed, and LN 35
did not have annual abuse training. The ADM
stated employees were expected to attend their
annual abuse training as it was the facility's
policy.
Per the facility's policy titled Abuse- Reporting
& Investigations, revised November 2016, "...I.
Administrator as Abuse Prevention Coordinator
A. Allegations of abuse, neglect, mistreatment,
or exploitation are to be reported to the
Administrator or designated representative
immediately... B. ... Within twenty-four (24)
[sic] of the report of alleged physical abuse a
written report (SOC 341) will be sent to the
LTC Ombudsman, and CDPH Licensing
Certification [State Agency]...."
Per the facility's policy titled Abuse -Prevention
Program, revised November 2016, "... II. Staff
Training A. The facility conducts mandatory
Facility Staff training programs during
orientation, annually and as needed on: ...ii.
Identifying and reporting abuse...."
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CFR(s): 483.21(b)(1)
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§483.21(b) Comprehensive Care Plans
§483.21(b)(1) The facility must develop and
implement a comprehensive person-centered
care plan for each resident, consistent with the
resident rights set forth at §483.10(c)(2) and
§483.10(c)(3), that includes measurable
objectives and timeframes to meet a resident's
medical, nursing, and mental and psychosocial
needs that are identified in the comprehensive
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PIONEERS MEMORIAL SKILLED NURSING CENTER
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Brawley, CA 92227
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assessment. The comprehensive care plan
must describe the following (i) The services that are to be furnished to
attain or maintain the resident's highest
practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial
well-being as required under §483.24, §483.25
or §483.40; and
(ii) Any services that would otherwise be
required under §483.24, §483.25 or §483.40
but are not provided due to the resident's
exercise of rights under §483.10, including the
right to refuse treatment under §483.10(c)(6).
(iii) Any specialized services or specialized
rehabilitative services the nursing facility will
provide as a result of PASARR
recommendations. If a facility disagrees with
the findings of the PASARR, it must indicate its
rationale in the resident's medical record.
(iv)In consultation with the resident and the
resident's representative(s)(A) The resident's goals for admission and
desired outcomes.
(B) The resident's preference and potential for
future discharge. Facilities must document
whether the resident's desire to return to the
community was assessed and any referrals to
local contact agencies and/or other appropriate
entities, for this purpose.
(C) Discharge plans in the comprehensive care
plan, as appropriate, in accordance with the
requirements set forth in paragraph (c) of this
section.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview, and record
review, the facility failed to develop and
implement care plans for two of 18 residents
(34, 230), reviewed for person-centered care
plans when:
1. Resident 230's care plan was not
implemented for floating the heels (when the
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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320 Cattle Call Dr
Brawley, CA 92227
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heels are positioned and lifted to remove all
contact between the heels and the bed), as
ordered by the physician and as indicated in
the written care plan, for pressure ulcers (injury
to skin and underlying tissue resulting from
prolonged pressure on an area).
2. Resident 34's written care plan was not
developed to include nursing interventions for
alleviating pressure causing wound discomfort
to the right and left great toes.
These failures had the potential for delayed
healing and for wounds to worsen.
Findings:
1. Resident 230 was admitted to the facility on
11/13/19, with diagnoses which included right
2nd through 4th toe amputation aftercare and
right heel deep tissue injury (DTI-a tissue injury
resulting from prolonged pressure), per the
facility's Facesheet.
On 12/2/19 at 9:51 A.M., an observation and
interview was conducted with Resident 230.
Resident 230 was lying in bed on a regular
mattress. Kerlix (white gauze dressing) was
observed around both feet. Resident 230's
toes were exposed and a pillow was under both
calves. Resident 230's heels were resting
directly on the mattress. Resident 230 stated
he thought he had wounds on his feet, but he
could not feel anything.
Resident 230's clinical record was reviewed on
12/2/19:
Resident 230's physician's order dated
11/29/19, indicated "... Float heels while in bed
..."
Resident 230's Care Plan, titled Skin-Short
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320 Cattle Call Dr
Brawley, CA 92227
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Term Pressure Ulcer: right/left heel, dated
11/14/19, listed an approach to "float heels
while in bed."
On 12/2/19 at 3:31 P.M., Resident 230 was
observed lying in bed with both heels resting
directly on the mattress.
On 12/3/19 at 7:55 A.M., Resident 230 was
observed sitting up in bed with both heels
directly in contact with the mattress. A pillow
was under his calves, and there was no
elevation of the feet.
On 12/3/19 at 2:15 P.M., Resident 230 was
observed lying in bed with an egg crate
mattress (a foam mattress) added to the bed.
Resident 230's feet were resting on top of a
pillow, with the heels directly touching the
pillow.
On 12/4/19 at 10:23 A.M., Resident 230 was
observed asleep in bed with both heels resting
directly on the mattress.
On 12/4/19 at 11:19 A.M., an observation and
interview was conducted with LN 2 during
Resident 230's wound care. LN 2 stated
Resident 230 needed to have both heels
floated at all times when in bed. LN 2 stated if
the heels were not floated, the wounds would
not heal, and they would eventually get worse.
LN 2 stated the pillow should have been under
the ankles, to lift the feet off the mattress. LN 2
stated it was everyone's responsibility to make
sure Resident 230's heels were floated.
On 12/4/19 at 12:03 P.M., an interview was
conducted with the DON. The DON stated she
expected Resident 230's physician's order for
floating the heels to be followed by all staff.
The DON stated if the pressure ulcer plan of
care was not followed, Resident 230's heels
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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PIONEERS MEMORIAL SKILLED NURSING CENTER
320 Cattle Call Dr
Brawley, CA 92227
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"could worsen and contribute to his poor
circulation." 2. Resident 34 was admitted to
the facility on 9/16/19, with diagnoses to
include diabetes mellitus (the body's inability to
control blood sugar levels), per the facility's
Facesheet.
On 12/2/19 at 3:23 P.M., an observation and
interview was conducted with Resident 34.
CNA 32 was present and translated the
interview. Resident 34 grimaced, and stated
he was having pain in his right great toe.
Resident 34 was observed with blankets
covering the toes on each foot. Resident 34
stated the weight of his blankets sometimes
hurt his toes. Resident 34 stated the blankets
felt like they were pressing down on the
wounds on his toes. CNA 32 removed
Resident 34's blankets and sock to reveal a
wound on the top of the resident's right great
toe, just above the toe nail. CNA 32 reapplied
the resident's sock, and covered the resident's
feet with the blankets. CNA 32 stated she was
unaware of any interventions for Resident 34's
toes.
A record review was conducted on 12/2/19.
Resident 34's written plan of care, titled SkinShort Term Non-Pressure Ulcer, indicated the
resident had diabetic ulcers on both great toes.
The written care plan did not have interventions
to relieve wound discomfort on the great toes
related to the applied pressure of blankets.
On 12/2/19 at 3:34 P.M., a joint interview and
observation was conducted with LN 2 in
Resident 34's room. LN 2 stated she was the
facility's wound treatment nurse. LN 2
observed the blankets covering Resident 34's
toes, and stated the blankets should not have
been covering the resident's toes. LN 2 stated
pressure from the blankets could impede
healing. LN 2 stated keeping pressure off
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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PIONEERS MEMORIAL SKILLED NURSING CENTER
320 Cattle Call Dr
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Resident 34's toes was a nursing intervention,
and should have been included in Resident
34's written plan of care. LN 2 further stated
resident-specific nursing interventions on a
written care plan communicated the resident's
needs to all staff.
On 12/5/19 at 10:26 A.M., an interview was
conducted with the DON. The DON stated the
nursing interventions to relieve pressure on
Resident 34's toe wounds should have been
part of the resident's written plan of care.
Per the facility's policy, titled Comprehensive
Person-Centered Care Planning, dated
November 2017, "...IV. Comprehensive Care
Plan a. Within 7 days from the completion of
the comprehensive MDS assessment, the
comprehensive care plan will be developed... b.
Additional changes or updates to the resident's
comprehensive care plan will be made based
on the assessed needs of the resident...."
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Respiratory/Tracheostomy Care and Suctioning F695
CFR(s): 483.25(i)
01/06/2020
§ 483.25(i) Respiratory care, including
tracheostomy care and tracheal suctioning.
The facility must ensure that a resident who
needs respiratory care, including tracheostomy
care and tracheal suctioning, is provided such
care, consistent with professional standards of
practice, the comprehensive person-centered
care plan, the residents' goals and preferences,
and 483.65 of this subpart.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation and interview, the facility
failed to ensure safety signs indicating the use
of O2 were posted at residents' room doorways
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
PIONEERS MEMORIAL SKILLED NURSING CENTER
320 Cattle Call Dr
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for two of two residents (127,128) sampled for
oxygen therapy.
This failure placed the residents at increased
risk of harm in the event of a fire.
Findings:
a. Resident 127 was admitted to the facility on
11/28/19, with diagnoses to include chronic
respiratory failure, according to the facility's
face sheet.
On 12/2/19 at 9:20 A.M., Resident 127 was
observed lying in bed wearing a NC (tubing
used to deliver oxygen) connected to an
oxygen tank, set to deliver oxygen at 2 liters
per minute (lpm). There was no sign in
Resident 127's room, or on the room's doorway
to indicate oxygen was in use in the room or
that smoking was prohibited.
On 12/2/19, Resident 127's health record was
reviewed. The physician's admission orders,
dated 11/28/19, included an order for oxygen at
2 lpm via NC to be administered continuously.
b. Resident 128 was admitted to the facility on
12/1/19, with diagnoses to include diabetes
mellitus (difficulty controlling sugar in the
blood), according to the facility's face sheet.
On 12/2/19 at 11:55 A.M., Resident 128 was
observed lying in bed wearing an NC
connected to an oxygen tank, set to deliver
oxygen at 2 lpm. There was no sign in Resident
128's room, or on the room's doorway to
indicate oxygen was in use in the room or that
smoking was prohibited.
On 12/2/19, Resident 128's health record was
reviewed. The physician's admission orders,
dated 12/1/19, included an order for oxygen at
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2 lpm via NC to be administered as needed.
On 12/3/19 at 8 A.M., a tour of the facility was
conducted. There were no oxygen signs posted
at Residents 127's or 128's rooms.
On 12/3/19 at 4:29 P.M., concurrent
observations and interviews were conducted
with LN 32. LN 32 stated there should be signs
on the doorways indicating oxygen was in use
by the resident. LN 32 stated posting of the
signs was the responsibility of any staff
member caring for the resident.
On 12/5/19 at 11:35 A.M., the DON was
interviewed. The DON stated the oxygen safety
signs should have been posted on Residents
127's and 128's doors when they were
admitted. The DON further stated any resident
admitted with oxygen should have a safety
sign.
According to the facility's policy, titled Oxygen
Therapy, revised November 2017, "... A. 'No
Smoking' signs will be prominently displayed
wherever oxygen is being ... administered."
F755
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Pharmacy
Srvcs/Procedures/Pharmacist/Records
CFR(s): 483.45(a)(b)(1)-(3)
F755
01/06/2020
§483.45 Pharmacy Services
The facility must provide routine and
emergency drugs and biologicals to its
residents, or obtain them under an agreement
described in §483.70(g). The facility may
permit unlicensed personnel to administer
drugs if State law permits, but only under the
general supervision of a licensed nurse.
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§483.45(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.
§483.45(b) Service Consultation. The facility
must employ or obtain the services of a
licensed pharmacist who§483.45(b)(1) Provides consultation on all
aspects of the provision of pharmacy services
in the facility.
§483.45(b)(2) Establishes a system of records
of receipt and disposition of all controlled drugs
in sufficient detail to enable an accurate
reconciliation; and
§483.45(b)(3) Determines that drug records are
in order and that an account of all controlled
drugs is maintained and periodically reconciled.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview, and record
review, the facility failed to ensure LNs
correctly documented the administration of a
controlled medication (medications with a high
potential to cause dependence) for one of two
randomly sampled residents (27).
This failure resulted in the potential for
medication error and drug diversion.
Findings:
On 12/5/19 at 11:22 A.M., an inspection of
medication cart two was conducted with LN 18.
The CDR for Resident 27's hydrocodoneacetaminophen 5/325 mg (pain medication)
was reviewed and compared with the MAR.
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PIONEERS MEMORIAL SKILLED NURSING CENTER
320 Cattle Call Dr
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(X4) ID
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According to the CDR, one tablet of
hydrocodone-acetaminophen 5/325 mg was
removed from the controlled medication lock
box on 11/9/19, 11/14/19, and 11/23/19.
According to documentation on the MAR, there
was no evidence the medication had been
given to Resident 27 on 11/9/19 and 11/14/19.
LN 18 stated the medication should have been
documented immediately in three places, on
the CDR, the MAR, and the Pain Assessment
Flow Sheet.
On 12/5/19, Resident 27's medical record was
reviewed. On 11/6/19, the physician ordered
hydrocodone-acetaminophen 5/325 mg, one
tablet by mouth every four hours as needed for
moderate pain. The Pain Assessment Flow
Sheet did not show evidence Resident 27's
pain had been assessed, or hydrocodoneacetaminophen administered, on 11/9/19 and
11/23/19.
On 12/5/19 at 12:50 P.M., the DON was
interviewed. The DON stated the expectation
was for LNs to document immediately on the
MAR and the CDR, administer the medication
to the resident, then return to the MAR to
complete the pain assessment sheet.
According to the facility's policy, titled
Medication-Administration, revised January
2012, "... A. The time and dose of the drug ...
administered to the patient will be recorded in
the patient's individual medication record by the
person who administers the drug ...."
According to the facility's policy, titled
Administration of Pain Medication, revised
November 2016, "... B. Document the
administration of PRN pain medication on the
Pain Flow Sheet ...."
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F756
Drug Regimen Review, Report Irregular, Act
On
CFR(s): 483.45(c)(1)(2)(4)(5)
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01/06/2020
§483.45(c) Drug Regimen Review.
§483.45(c)(1) The drug regimen of each
resident must be reviewed at least once a
month by a licensed pharmacist.
§483.45(c)(2) This review must include a
review of the resident's medical chart.
§483.45(c)(4) The pharmacist must report any
irregularities to the attending physician and the
facility's medical director and director of
nursing, and these reports must be acted upon.
(i) Irregularities include, but are not limited to,
any drug that meets the criteria set forth in
paragraph (d) of this section for an
unnecessary drug.
(ii) Any irregularities noted by the pharmacist
during this review must be documented on a
separate, written report that is sent to the
attending physician and the facility's medical
director and director of nursing and lists, at a
minimum, the resident's name, the relevant
drug, and the irregularity the pharmacist
identified.
(iii) The attending physician must document in
the resident's medical record that the identified
irregularity has been reviewed and what, if any,
action has been taken to address it. If there is
to be no change in the medication, the
attending physician should document his or her
rationale in the resident's medical record.
§483.45(c)(5) The facility must develop and
maintain policies and procedures for the
monthly drug regimen review that include, but
are not limited to, time frames for the different
steps in the process and steps the pharmacist
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
OMB NO. 0938-0391
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
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A. BUILDING: ___________
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555557
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
PIONEERS MEMORIAL SKILLED NURSING CENTER
320 Cattle Call Dr
Brawley, CA 92227
(X4) ID
PREFIX
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL
REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION)
ID
PREFIX
TAG
PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION
(EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE
CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE
DEFICIENCY)
(X5)
COMPLETE
DATE
must take when he or she identifies an
irregularity that requires urgent action to protect
the resident.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview, and record
review, the facility failed to ensure the
consulting pharmacist (CP) identified a
medication irregularity for one randomly
selected resident (14) during the MRR (a
monthly medication review conducted by the
facility's consulting pharmacist of residents'
medications in order to identify medication
irregularities and to make recommendations to
physicians).
This failure had the potential for residents to
not receive the correct dosage of medications,
and put residents at risk of receiving
unnecessary medications.
Findings:
On 12/5/19 at 8:36 A.M., LN 33 was observed
preparing and administering one tablet of
vitamin D3 1000 IU for Resident 14.
On 12/5/19, a record review was conducted.
Resident 14's physician orders, dated 4/23/19,
indicated, "... Vitamin D3 1000 mg ...."
On 12/5/19 at 9:38 A.M., a joint interview and
record review was conducted with LN 33. LN
33 reviewed Resident 14's physician orders
and MAR and stated she did not realize IU and
mg were not equivalent units of measurement.
On 12/5/19 at 10:30 A.M., a joint interview and
record review was conducted with the DON.
The DON reviewed Resident 14's physician
orders and stated vitamin D3 was not
formulated in mg. The DON stated Resident
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
PIONEERS MEMORIAL SKILLED NURSING CENTER
320 Cattle Call Dr
Brawley, CA 92227
(X4) ID
PREFIX
TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL
REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION)
ID
PREFIX
TAG
PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION
(EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE
CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE
DEFICIENCY)
(X5)
COMPLETE
DATE
14's order for vitamin D3 had been written and
rewritten by nurses using mg on the order
sheet since April 2019. The DON stated
nursing should have identified the mistake,
clarified it with the physician, and corrected the
order to read vitamin D3 1000 IU. The DON
stated the CP had not identified the irregularity
during MRRs conducted in May 2019 through
November 2019. The DON stated this should
have been identified during the pharmacist's
MRR.
On 12/5/19 at 12:13 P.M., a telephone
interview was conducted with the facility's CP.
The CP stated he performed the facility's
monthly MRRs. The CP stated vitamin D3 was
not formulated in mg, and mg were not
equivalent to IU. The CP stated he made an
error, and should have caught Resident 14's
medication irregularity for vitamin D3.
The consultant pharmacist's medication
regimen reviews for Resident 14 were reviewed
from May 2019 through November 2019. The
MRRs were as follows:
5/21/19 no recommendations
6/23/19 recommendation for a lab test to check
an ammonia level
7/26/19 no recommendations
8/22/19 recommendation for a BMP (basic
metabolic panel)
9/10/19 recommendation to monitor blood
pressure
10/12/19 no recommendations
11/12/19 no recommendations
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
PIONEERS MEMORIAL SKILLED NURSING CENTER
320 Cattle Call Dr
Brawley, CA 92227
(X4) ID
PREFIX
TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL
REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION)
ID
PREFIX
TAG
PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION
(EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE
CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE
DEFICIENCY)
(X5)
COMPLETE
DATE
Per the facility's policy, titled Drug Regimen
Review, revised December 2016, "...1. Facility
must ensure that a pharmacist reviews each
residents medical chart every month and
perform a drug regimen review,... B. report any
irregularities to the facility's medical director,
attending physician and director of nursing or
charge nurse...."
F759
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Free of Medication Error Rts 5 Prcnt or More
CFR(s): 483.45(f)(1)
F759
01/06/2020
§483.45(f) Medication Errors.
The facility must ensure that its§483.45(f)(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 failed to ensure the
medication error rate was below 5 percent. The
medication error rate was 6.45 percent. Two
medication errors were observed, from a total
of 31 opportunities, during the medication
administration process for five randomly
observed residents (14, 61, 181, 75, and 227).
As a result, the facility could not ensure
medications were correctly administered to
residents.
Findings:
On 12/5/19 at 8:36 A.M., LN 33 was observed
preparing medication for Resident 14. LN 33
put one tablet of vitamin D3 1000 IU in a
medication cup. LN 33 poured 25 ml of
lactulose (laxative) into a separate medication
cup.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
PIONEERS MEMORIAL SKILLED NURSING CENTER
320 Cattle Call Dr
Brawley, CA 92227
(X4) ID
PREFIX
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(EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL
REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION)
ID
PREFIX
TAG
PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION
(EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE
CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE
DEFICIENCY)
(X5)
COMPLETE
DATE
At 8:41 A.M., LN 33 stated she was ready to
administer medications to Resident 14 and
entered the resident's room. LN 33 stated she
poured 30 ml of lactulose. LN 33 was asked to
reconfirm the dosage. LN 33 acknowledged
she did not pour the correct amount of
lactulose. LN 33 stated, "I need to put 5
milliliters more."
On 12/5/19 at 8:46 A.M., LN 33 administered
medications to Resident 14.
On 12/5/19, Resident 14's physician orders,
dated 7/4/19, were reviewed and indicated,
"...lactulose 10 gm/15 ml sol (solution) give 30
ml..." Resident 14's physician orders dated
4/23/19, indicated, "... Vitamin D3 1000 mg 2
tabs (tablets)...."
On 12/5/19 at 9:38 A.M., a joint interview and
record review was conducted with LN 33. LN
33 reviewed Resident 14's physician orders
and MAR, and stated she should have given
two tablets of vitamin D3 as was ordered.
On 12/5/19 at 10:30 A.M., a joint interview and
record review was conducted with the DON.
The DON reviewed Resident 14's physician
orders and stated vitamin D3 was not
formulated in mg. The DON stated nursing
should have identified the mistake, clarified it
with the physician, and corrected the order to
read vitamin D3 IU. The DON stated Resident
14 should have received two tablets of vitamin
D3 1000 IU. The DON stated it was her
expectation for medications to be administered
as ordered.
Per the facility's policy titled MedicationAdministration, revised January 2012, "... ii.
Medications and treatments will be
administered as prescribed to ensure
compliance with dose guidelines..."
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
PIONEERS MEMORIAL SKILLED NURSING CENTER
320 Cattle Call Dr
Brawley, CA 92227
(X4) ID
PREFIX
TAG
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(EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL
REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION)
ID
PREFIX
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F842
Resident Records - Identifiable Information
CFR(s): 483.20(f)(5), 483.70(i)(1)-(5)
F842
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PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION
(EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE
CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE
DEFICIENCY)
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COMPLETE
DATE
01/06/2020
§483.20(f)(5) Resident-identifiable information.
(i) A facility may not release information that is
resident-identifiable to the public.
(ii) The facility may release information that is
resident-identifiable to an agent only in
accordance with a contract under which the
agent agrees not to use or disclose the
information except to the extent the facility itself
is permitted to do so.
§483.70(i) Medical records.
§483.70(i)(1) In accordance with accepted
professional standards and practices, the
facility must maintain medical records on each
resident that are(i) Complete;
(ii) Accurately documented;
(iii) Readily accessible; and
(iv) Systematically organized
§483.70(i)(2) The facility must keep confidential
all information contained in the resident's
records,
regardless of the form or storage method of the
records, except when release is(i) To the individual, or their resident
representative where permitted by applicable
law;
(ii) Required by Law;
(iii) For treatment, payment, or health care
operations, as permitted by and in compliance
with 45 CFR 164.506;
(iv) For public health activities, reporting of
abuse, neglect, or domestic violence, health
oversight activities, judicial and administrative
proceedings, law enforcement purposes, organ
donation purposes, research purposes, or to
coroners, medical examiners, funeral directors,
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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
PIONEERS MEMORIAL SKILLED NURSING CENTER
320 Cattle Call Dr
Brawley, CA 92227
(X4) ID
PREFIX
TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL
REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION)
ID
PREFIX
TAG
PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION
(EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE
CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE
DEFICIENCY)
(X5)
COMPLETE
DATE
and to avert a serious threat to health or safety
as permitted by and in compliance with 45 CFR
164.512.
§483.70(i)(3) The facility must safeguard
medical record information against loss,
destruction, or unauthorized use.
§483.70(i)(4) Medical records must be retained
for(i) The period of time required by State law; or
(ii) Five years from the date of discharge when
there is no requirement in State law; or
(iii) For a minor, 3 years after a resident
reaches legal age under State law.
§483.70(i)(5) The medical record must contain(i) Sufficient information to identify the resident;
(ii) A record of the resident's assessments;
(iii) The comprehensive plan of care and
services provided;
(iv) The results of any preadmission screening
and resident review evaluations and
determinations conducted by the State;
(v) Physician's, nurse's, and other licensed
professional's progress notes; and
(vi) Laboratory, radiology and other diagnostic
services reports as required under §483.50.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on interview and record review, the
facility failed to ensure LNs consistently
documented medication administrations on the
MAR for one of 18 residents reviewed (178).
This failure had the potential for Resident 178's
MAR to reflect inaccurate documentation.
Findings:
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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
PIONEERS MEMORIAL SKILLED NURSING CENTER
320 Cattle Call Dr
Brawley, CA 92227
(X4) ID
PREFIX
TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL
REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION)
ID
PREFIX
TAG
PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION
(EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE
CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE
DEFICIENCY)
(X5)
COMPLETE
DATE
Resident 178 was admitted to the facility on
11/16/19, with diagnoses to include anemia
(lack of red blood cells) and kidney transplant,
per the facility's Facesheet.
On 12/3/19 at 10:56 A.M., a joint interview and
record review was conducted with LN 33. LN
33 stated she had completed her 9 A.M.
medication pass. LN 33 reviewed Resident
178's MAR for December 2019. There was no
documented evidence the following
medications were administered:
Multivitamin 1 tablet on 12/2/19 and 12/3/19;
Ferrous sulfate (iron) 325 mg on 12/2/19 and
12/3/19;
Prednisone (steroid) 5 mg on 12/1/19 through
12/3/19.
The medications were scheduled to be given
daily at 9 A.M. LN 33 stated she should have
signed the MAR when she gave the
medications. LN 33 stated the MAR should not
have blank spaces.
A review of Resident 178's November 2019
MAR indicated the following medications were
unsigned and blank:
Gabapentin (pain medication) 100 mg on
11/18/19 and 11/19/19
Hydralazine (blood pressure medication) 25 mg
on 11/18/19 and 11/19/19
Tacrolimus (kidney transplant medication) 1 mg
on 11/29/19
Eliquis (prevents blood clots) 5 mg on 11/22/19
and 11/30/19
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
PIONEERS MEMORIAL SKILLED NURSING CENTER
320 Cattle Call Dr
Brawley, CA 92227
(X4) ID
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(EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL
REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION)
ID
PREFIX
TAG
PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION
(EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE
CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE
DEFICIENCY)
(X5)
COMPLETE
DATE
On 12/3/19 at 11:09 A.M., an interview was
conducted with the DON. The DON stated it
was her expectation for nurses to sign the MAR
when medications were administered to
residents. The DON stated Resident 178's
MAR should not have had unsigned, blank
dates. The DON further stated if a resident
refused medications or was not in the facility,
LNs were still expected to sign the MAR, and a
note should be written on the back of the MAR
indicating why the medication was not
administered.
Per the facility's policy titled MedicationAdministration, revised January 2012, "...IX.
Documentation A. The time and dose of the
drug or treatment administered to the patient
will be recorded in the patient's individual
medication record by the person who
administers the drug or treatment...."
F867
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QAPI/QAA Improvement Activities
CFR(s): 483.75(g)(2)(ii)
F867
01/06/2020
§483.75(g) Quality assessment and assurance.
§483.75(g)(2) The quality assessment and
assurance committee must:
(ii) Develop and implement appropriate plans of
action to correct identified quality deficiencies;
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview, and record
review, the facility's QAA/QAPI committee
failed to identify, develop, and implement
action plans related to unsecured handrails and
the residents' environment (cross reference F
550, F 584, and F 942).
These failures had the potential to affect the
health and safety of the residents.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
PIONEERS MEMORIAL SKILLED NURSING CENTER
320 Cattle Call Dr
Brawley, CA 92227
(X4) ID
PREFIX
TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL
REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION)
ID
PREFIX
TAG
PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION
(EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE
CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE
DEFICIENCY)
(X5)
COMPLETE
DATE
Findings:
On 12/5/19 at 1:07 P.M., an interview was
conducted with the ADM. The ADM stated the
QAA/QAPI committee identified areas of
concern through multiple sources, which
included feedback from the facility's
department heads. The ADM stated the
handrails in the facility's corridors were "a
problem." The ADM stated he was aware of
the environmental concerns and lack of
homelike environment affecting resident rooms.
The ADM stated the handrails and the
condition of resident rooms should have been
identified by the department heads and brought
to the QAA/QAPI committee in order for
appropriate plans of action to be developed
and implemented.
Per the facility's policy titled Quality Assurance
and Performance Improvement (QAPI)
Program, revised September 2019, "...This
facility implements and maintains and ongoing,
facility-wide Quality Assurance and
Performance Improvement (QAPI) Program
designed to monitor and evaluate the quality of
resident care, pursue methods to improve
quality of care and resolve identified
problems...."
F880
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Infection Prevention & Control
CFR(s): 483.80(a)(1)(2)(4)(e)(f)
F880
01/06/2020
§483.80 Infection Control
The facility must establish and maintain an
infection prevention and control program
designed to provide a safe, sanitary and
comfortable environment and to help prevent
the development and transmission of
communicable diseases and infections.
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PIONEERS MEMORIAL SKILLED NURSING CENTER
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(X4) ID
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(EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL
REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION)
ID
PREFIX
TAG
PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION
(EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE
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§483.80(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:
§483.80(a)(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;
§483.80(a)(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;
(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
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PIONEERS MEMORIAL SKILLED NURSING CENTER
320 Cattle Call Dr
Brawley, CA 92227
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contact will transmit the disease; and
(vi)The hand hygiene procedures to be
followed by staff involved in direct resident
contact.
§483.80(a)(4) A system for recording incidents
identified under the facility's IPCP and the
corrective actions taken by the facility.
§483.80(e) Linens.
Personnel must handle, store, process, and
transport linens so as to prevent the spread of
infection.
§483.80(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 and interview, the facility
failed to ensure staff followed appropriate
transmission-based precautions for one
sampled resident (128) when:
a. A laundry hamper was not used for handling
soiled laundry and bed linens.
b. A staff member did not use gloves when
removing trash.
These failures had the potential to increase the
risk of cross-contamination.
Findings:
a. Resident 128 was admitted to the facility on
12/1/19 with diagnoses that included diabetes
(difficulty controlling blood sugar), per the
facility's face sheet. Physician's admission
orders, dated 12/1/19, included contact
isolation (procedures used in addition to
standard precautions that decrease the
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PIONEERS MEMORIAL SKILLED NURSING CENTER
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Brawley, CA 92227
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likelihood of infection by microorganisms
transmitted through direct or indirect contact
with the patient or patient care items).
On 12/2/19 at 9:05 A.M., an isolation set-up,
with protective personal equipment (PPEdisposable gowns and gloves) was observed in
the hall outside of Resident 128's room. CNA
16 was observed putting bed linens into a
plastic bag. CNA 16 stated there was no
laundry hamper for Resident 128's soiled
linens. CNA 16 stated she kept the soiled linen
on top of the bed until she put it into the plastic
bag, and carried the bag through the hall to the
laundry. CNA 16 was unable to verbalize how
she managed the soiled linen while removing
her PPE and performing hand hygiene.
On 12/2/19 at 9:12 A.M., the IP was
interviewed. The IP stated the facility soiled
laundry hampers should be brought to the
isolation room area, and bagged linen labeled
as isolation should be placed inside.
b. On 12/2/19 at 11:55 A.M., CNA 15 was
observed entering Resident 128's isolation
room, and removing the clear, plastic bag from
the small trash container. The bag was filled
with used PPE. CNA 15 was not wearing
gloves. CNA 15 sealed the top of the bag with
a knot, placed a clean bag in the container, and
exited the room. CNA 15 stated she should
have applied gloves before changing the trash
bag.
On 12/3/19 at 3:08 P.M., the DON was
interviewed. The DON stated the expectation
was for staff to follow infection control
guidelines when caring for residents on
isolation to prevent cross-contamination. The
DON stated staff should have worn gloves
when handling isolation trash.
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Brawley, CA 92227
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According to the facility's policy, titled Laundry Isolation Rooms, revised September 2016, "...
C. Soiled linen will be placed in hampers
clearly labeled for soiled linen."
According to the facility's policy, titled Resident
Isolation-Initiating Transmission-Based
Precautions, revised 4/22/16, "... V. ... C.
Ensures that an appropriate linen
barrel/hamper ... is placed within reasonable
distance from the resident's room.
According to the facility's policy, titled Resident
Isolation-Categories of Transmission-Based
Precautions, revised 1/1/12, "... III. Contact
Isolation ... C. ... gloves (clean, non-sterile) are
worn when entering the room ..."
F911
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Bedroom Number of Residents
CFR(s): 483.90(e)(1)(i)
F911
§483.90 (e)(1) Bedrooms must
§483.90(e)(1)(i) Accommodate no more than
four residents. For facilities that receive
approval of construction or reconstruction plans
by State and local authorities or are newly
certified after November 28, 2016, bedrooms
must accommodate no more than two
residents.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview, and record
review, the facility failed to assure that resident
rooms housed no more than four residents.
Two rooms had the potential to accommodate
five residents in each room (Rooms 9 and 20).
Seven rooms had the potential to
accommodate six residents in each room
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Brawley, CA 92227
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(Rooms 2, 3, 4, 5, 13, 15, and 18). As a result,
the potential existed to impact resident care
and quality of life.
Findings:
On 12/2/19 through 12/5/19, observations were
conducted during the course of the annual
recertification survey at the facility. Additionally,
interviews and records reviews were
conducted. There were no observed quality of
care or quality of life concerns related the
number of residents in the rooms.
A continuance of the waiver (variation) from the
requirements of 42 CFR section 483.70(d)(1)(i)
as granted pursuant to a letter from the Centers
for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS),
dated January 25, 2019, and allowing more
than four residents per room, is hereby
recommended. This recommendation is also
made with the expectation that the facility will
obtain a timely renewal of the current waiver
(variation) granted by CMS as reflected in the
January 25, 2019 letter to the facility from
CMS.
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Bedrooms Measure at Least 80 Sq Ft/Resident F912
CFR(s): 483.90(e)(1)(ii)
§483.90(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, interview, and record
review, the facility failed to assure that resident
rooms measured at least 80 square feet per
resident in resident room 18. As a result the
potential existed to impact resident care and
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Brawley, CA 92227
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quality of life.
Findings:
On 12/2/19 through 12/5/19, observations were
conducted during the course of the annual
recertification survey at the facility.
The facility had 1 multiple resident room (room
18) that did not meet the minimum 80 square
feet per resident.
Room 18 measured 479 square feet and had
the potential to house 6 residents. The
allocated space for each resident would
measure 79.83 square feet. The five residents
occupying the room had no complaints.
There were no observed quality of care or
quality of life concerns that negatively impacted
the residents residing in the identified room.
A continuance of the waiver (variation) from the
requirements of Code 42 of the Federal
Regulations (CFR) section 483.70(d)(1)(ii) as
granted pursuant to a letter from the Centers
for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS),
dated January 25, 2019, and allowing less than
80 square feet per resident per room per room,
is hereby recommended. This recommendation
is also made with the expectation that the
facility will obtain a timely renewal of the
current waiver (variation) granted by CMS as
reflected in the January 25, 2019 letter to the
facility from CMS.
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Corridors have Firmly Secured Handrails
CFR(s): 483.90(i)(3)
F924
01/06/2020
§483.90(i)(3) Equip corridors with firmly
secured handrails on each side.
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This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation and interview, the facility
failed to maintain handrails in a safe operating
condition in the corridors, when:
1. Handrails were broken or not firmly secured
to the walls.
2. Handrails had sharp, protruding metal ends
where sections of the handrails were missing
endcaps.
This deficient practice had the potential to
cause injury to residents, visitors, and staff.
Findings:
On 12/2/19 at 3:30 P.M., observations of the
handrails in the facility's corridors was
conducted. Several sections of the handrails
were loosely affixed to the wall and wobbled.
Other sections of the handrails had missing
support brackets or had broken brackets which
caused the handrails to move and shift away
from the wall. The handrails had several
sections missing corner endcaps, leaving the
ends of the handrails exposed with sharp,
protruding metal parts.
On 12/2/19 at 3:35 P.M., a joint interview and
observation of the facility's handrails was
conducted with the M Dtr. The M Dtr stated the
facility's handrails were outdated and
replacement parts could no longer be
purchased. The M Dtr stated sections of the
handrails were unsafe and needed to be
replaced. The M Dtr stated the handrails had
sharp corners that should not be exposed.
On 12/3/19 at 8:08 A.M., an interview was
conducted with the M Dtr. The M Dtr stated the
facility's handrails were missing 12 endcaps
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where the corners met, and he had to use
tennis balls as endcaps to cover the sharp
protruding metal.
On 12/3/19 at 3:19 P.M., an interview was
conducted with LN 31. LN 31 stated the
handrails in the corridors should not be broken
or loose. LN 31 stated the handrails in their
current condition could cause injury to
residents who tried to use them and could
contribute to falls.
On 12/3/19 at 3:26 P.M., an interview was
conducted with the DOR. The DOR stated
handrails in the corridors were used by
ambulating residents to steady themselves.
The DOR stated handrails were considered a
safety feature, and should not be loose,
broken, or have sharp edges. The DOR stated
unsecured and broken handrails were a safety
concern that could contribute to resident falls.
The DOR stated the handrails should have
been in good repair.
On 12/4/19 at 1:17 P.M., an interview was
conducted with the ADM and the DON. The
ADM and DON stated the handrails should
have been firmly secured to the wall and
should not have had sharp exposed edges.
Per the facility's policy titled Maintenance
Service, revised January 2012, "Purpose to
protect the health and safety of residents,
visitors, and facility staff... I. The Maintenance
Department is responsible for maintaining the
buildings, grounds, and equipment in a safe
and operable manner at all times...."
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