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AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
OMB NO. 0938-0391
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
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A. BUILDING: ___________
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
ALTA VISTA HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS CENTRE
9020 Garfield St
Riverside, CA 92503
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL
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INITIAL COMMENTS
F000
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
an abbreviated standard survey to investigate
an entity reported incident.
Entity reported incident: CA00486536
Representing the California Department of
Public Health:
Surveyor: 23046, HFEN
The inspection was limited to the specific entity
reported incident investigated and does not
represent the findings of a full inspection of the
facility.
Two deficiencies were written as a result of
entity reported incident CA00486536.
F323
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FREE OF ACCIDENT
HAZARDS/SUPERVISION/DEVICES
CFR(s): 483.25(h)
F323
08/18/2017
The facility must ensure that the resident
environment remains as free of accident
hazards as is possible; and each resident
receives adequate supervision and assistance
devices to prevent accidents.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview, and record
review, the facility failed to provide a safe
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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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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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ALTA VISTA HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS CENTRE
9020 Garfield St
Riverside, CA 92503
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environment to prevent injuries and accidents
for one sampled resident (Resident 1) while the
resident was being transported to her dialysis
(process of removing waste from the blood by a
machine) clinic using the facility's transport
bus.
The facility failed to properly secure Resident
1's wheelchair in the bus during the transport
which resulted in the resident and wheelchair
tilting backwards and causing Resident 1 to hit
her head on the back wall of the bus. Resident
1 complained of pain to the back of the head
and upper back area. Resident 1 was later
transported to the hospital emergency room
(ER) for further evaluation and treatment.
Findings:
On May 17, 2016, at 9:40 a.m., an
unannounced visit was made to the facility.
Review of Resident 1's medical record
indicated she was admitted to the facility on
April 28, 2016, and had diagnoses that
included status post above the knee
amputation (AKA), end stage renal disease
(ESRD - inability of the kidneys to remove
waste from the blood and make urine),
weakness, and legally blind in the left eye.
Resident 1 received dialysis treatment three
times a week at a dialysis clinic away from the
facility.
A written investigative summary and time line
of the events, dated May 2, 2016, was provided
by the facility Assistant Administrator (AA) and
indicated the following:
"...8:56 am while driving to the Dialysis (clinic),
(Resident 1's name) strap became loose and
slipped through the tightening clasp causing
the chair to move forward and to subsequently
tilt back when accelerating.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
ALTA VISTA HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS CENTRE
9020 Garfield St
Riverside, CA 92503
(X4) ID
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8:57 am (name of van driver) pulled the bus
over to the side of the road and repositioned,
re-strapped, and double checked all fittings and
buckles.
8:57 am (name of van driver) asked if she
(Resident 1) was ok, she stated "my back hurts
a little but I'm ok."
The facility's written investigative summary of
events further indicated Resident 1 complained
of back pain, wanted to go to the emergency
room (ER), and was afraid of being transported
by the facility bus.
On May 17, 2016, at 9:55 a.m., the facility bus
driver, who was also the Maintenance
Supervisor (MS), was interviewed. He was
asked about the incident involving Resident 1
while inside the facility bus being transported to
the dialysis clinic on May 2, 2016. The MS
stated, "Straps came off loose," referring to the
front anchor straps from the floor that went
around the bottom frame of the resident's
wheelchair when the bus came to a stop at a
red light. The MS stated the bus then
accelerated forward at the green light. The MS
stated Resident 1 was still seated in the
wheelchair when the wheelchair was tilted
backward toward the back wall of the bus. The
MS stated the straps that came off were old,
defective, and thrown away after the accident,
and new anchor straps had been ordered. The
MS could not confirm if the defective straps
were the reason they came off, or if the MS did
not properly secure them.
When the MS was asked about his job
responsibilities at the facility, the MS stated he
was hired two months ago and his main job
responsibility was as Maintenance and
Housekeeping Supervisor. The MS stated he
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
ALTA VISTA HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS CENTRE
9020 Garfield St
Riverside, CA 92503
(X4) ID
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was to make sure life and safety equipment
used by residents in the facility were in good
working condition. The MS further stated he
was given additional work responsibility to take
over as a bus driver, transporting residents to
their scheduled appointments (such as at
dialysis clinics) when the main bus driver was
not available.
The MS was further asked if he was given
orientation or training regarding resident safety
when transporting residents, prior to assuming
the responsibility as facility bus driver. The MS
stated, "No training, no orientation."
On May 17, 2016, at 11:35 a.m., an interview
with the Administrator and the Assistant
Administrator (AA) was conducted. The
Administrator and AA were asked if, prior to the
accident involving Resident 1, the facility bus
drivers including the MS had been provided
with safety training and orientation for
transporting residents on the facility bus. The
Administrator acknowledged the designated
facility bus drivers including the MS did not
receive safety training and/or orientation on
safe transport of residents until after the
accident occurred with Resident 1. The
Administrator could not confirm if the
wheelchair straps came off because they were
defective, or because the MS did not properly
secure them.
The Administrator was asked if the facility had
a safety policy and procedure for transporting
residents in the facility bus. The Administrator
was not able to provide the requested policy.
The Administrator, instead, provided a written,
undated document titled, "Van
Driver/Transporter Job Description." The job
description indicated the driver's principal
responsibilities which included:
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
ALTA VISTA HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS CENTRE
9020 Garfield St
Riverside, CA 92503
(X4) ID
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"...Provides transportation of residents to and
from physician appointments in a timely
manner... Maintains a high level of safety
following safety policies and procedures while
in Center and transporting residents. Maintains
van (bus) in good working condition..."
On June 20, 2016, at 9:25 a.m., Resident 1
was observed at the dialysis clinic prior to the
start of her dialysis treatment. Resident 1 was
seated in a wheelchair and had an AKA of the
left leg. Resident 1 was awake, alert, and able
to communicate verbally.
In a concurrent interview with Resident 1, on
June 20, 2016, at 9:25 a.m., she was asked
about her health condition, and the incident she
had inside the facility's transport bus on May 2,
2016. Resident 1 stated she was sitting in her
wheelchair which was anchored at the back
end of the bus. The resident stated she was so
scared when the straps at the bottom of her
wheelchair came off, and as the bus
accelerated forward she was abruptly pushed
backward toward the wall of the bus. The
resident explained that the backward force
tipped her wheelchair backwards in a tilted
position, with her legs thrown upward and her
head in a downward direction as the wheelchair
traveled backward toward the back wall of the
bus. Resident 1 stated, "The driver (the
facility's Maintenance Supervisor) didn't even
notice I fell backward. I have to keep yelling at
him to stop the van (facility bus)." Resident 1
stated she hit the back of her head and upper
back on the back wall of the bus and sustained
a small bump on the back of her head. The
resident further stated she had pain on her
head and upper back area after the incident.
On June 20, 2016, at 9:35 a.m., the dialysis
Registered Nurse (RN 1) was interviewed
regarding Resident 1's health condition before,
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
ALTA VISTA HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS CENTRE
9020 Garfield St
Riverside, CA 92503
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during, and after her dialysis treatment on May
2, 2016. RN 1 stated Resident 1 was alert,
oriented, and complained of upper back pain.
The resident's physician at the dialysis clinic
was notified of the incident with orders to send
Resident 1 to the ER for further evaluation and
treatment. RN 1 stated Resident 1 requested
and wanted to complete her dialysis treatment
at the clinic prior to being transferred to the ER.
Resident 1's dialysis treatment record dated
May 2, 2016, indicated, "...complained of back
pain... 5/10 (moderate pain on pain scale on
1/10), ...symptomatic hypotension (abnormally
low blood pressure): lightheadedness,
cramping. ...Sent to ER (acute hospital's name)
for evaluation and possible CT (CAT Scan/xray) of the head. Seen by (physician's name)."
A review of the ER physician and nurse's notes
dated May 2, 2016, indicated Resident 1
complained of "headache, dizziness", and
moderate pain on the "head and neck." The
diagnostic considerations (potential injury
result) Resident 1 was being assessed for
included closed head injury, fractures (broken
bone) and hematoma (bruise). Resident 1
further received laboratory tests including CT
Scan of the head and spine, and was admitted
to the hospital as in-patient for further
observation and treatment. The CT Scan
results indicated, "No apparent fracture (of the
head and spine) or dislocation..."
F493
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GOVERNING BODY-FACILITY
POLICIES/APPOINT ADMN
CFR(s): 483.75(d)(1)-(2)
F493
08/25/2017
The facility must have a governing body, or
designated persons functioning as a governing
body, that is legally responsible for establishing
and implementing policies regarding the
management and operation of the facility; and
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
ALTA VISTA HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS CENTRE
9020 Garfield St
Riverside, CA 92503
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the governing body appoints the administrator
who is licensed by the State where licensing is
required; and responsible for the management
of the facility
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview, and record
review, the facility's governing body failed to
establish and implement a safety policy and
procedure, and provide staff education and
training, for transporting residents to and from
their scheduled appointments outside the
facility in the facility's transport bus (van).
This facility failure resulted in two facility bus
drivers not being provided with proper safety
training and orientation while transporting
residents to their appointments, had the
potential to jeopardize the health and safety of
multiple residents during their transport to and
from appointments, and resulted in one
resident (Resident 1) having an incident in the
bus causing a head injury, pain and being
transported to the emergency room (ER).
Findings:
On May 17, 2016, at 9:40 a.m., an
unannounced visit was made to the facility.
Review of Resident 1's medical record
indicated she was admitted to the facility on
April 28, 2016, and had diagnoses that
included status post above the knee
amputation (AKA), end stage renal disease
(ESRD - inability of the kidneys to remove
waste from the blood and make urine),
weakness, and legally blind in the left eye.
Resident 1 received dialysis treatment three
times a week at a dialysis clinic away from the
facility.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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ALTA VISTA HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS CENTRE
9020 Garfield St
Riverside, CA 92503
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A written investigative summary and time line
of the events which occurred on May 2, 2016,
was provided by the facility Assistant
Administrator (AA) and indicated the following:
"...8:56 am while driving to the Dialysis (clinic),
(Resident 1's name) strap became loose and
slipped through the tightening clasp causing
the chair to move forward and to subsequently
tilt back when accelerating.
8:57 am (name of van driver) pulled the bus
over to the side of the road and repositioned,
re-strapped, and double checked all fittings and
buckles.
8:57 am (name of van driver) asked if she
(Resident 1) was ok, she stated "my back hurts
a little but I'm ok."
The written investigative summary of events
further indicated Resident 1 complained of
back pain, wanted to go to the emergency
room (ER), and was afraid of being transported
by the facility bus.
On May 17, 2016, at 9:55 a.m., the facility bus
driver, who was also the Maintenance
Supervisor (MS), was interviewed and asked
about the incident involving Resident 1 inside
the facility bus while being transported to the
dialysis clinic on May 2, 2016. The MS stated,
"Straps came off loose," referring to the front
anchor straps from the floor that went around
the bottom frame of the resident's wheelchair
when the bus came to a stop at a red light. The
MS stated the bus then accelerated forward at
the green light. The MS stated Resident 1 was
still seated in the wheelchair when the
wheelchair was tilted backward toward the
back wall of the bus. The MS stated the straps
that came off were old, defective, thrown away
after the accident, and new anchor straps had
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
ALTA VISTA HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS CENTRE
9020 Garfield St
Riverside, CA 92503
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been ordered. The MS could not confirm if the
incident happened due to the straps being
defective, or due to the MS not ensuring the
straps were properly secured.
When the MS was asked about his job
responsibilities at the facility, the MS stated he
was hired two months ago and his main job
responsibility was as Maintenance and
Housekeeping Supervisor. The MS stated he
was to make sure life and safety equipment
used by residents in the facility were in good
working condition. The MS further stated he
was given additional work responsibility to take
over as a bus driver, transporting residents to
their scheduled appointments (such as at
dialysis clinics) when the main bus driver was
not available.
The MS was further asked if he was given
orientation or training regarding resident safety
when transporting residents, prior to assuming
the responsibility as facility bus driver. The MS
stated, "No training, no orientation."
On May 17, 2016, at 11:35 a.m., a concurrent
interview with the Administrator and the
Assistant Administrator (AA) was conducted.
The Administrator and AA were asked if, prior
to the incident involving Resident 1, the facility
bus drivers including the MS had been
provided with safety training and orientation for
transporting residents on the facility bus. The
Administrator acknowledged the designated
facility bus drivers including the MS, did not
receive safety training and/or orientation on
safe transport of residents until after the
incident occurred with Resident 1.
When asked further if the facility had a safety
policy and procedure for transporting residents
in the facility bus, the Administrator was not
able to provide the requested policy. The
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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ALTA VISTA HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS CENTRE
9020 Garfield St
Riverside, CA 92503
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Administrator, instead, provided a written,
undated document titled, "Van
Driver/Transporter Job Description." The job
description indicated the driver's principal
responsibilities which included:
"...Provides transportation of residents to and
from physician appointments in a timely
manner... Maintains a high level of safety
following safety policies and procedures while
in Center and transporting residents. Maintains
van (bus) in good working condition..."
On June 20, 2016, at 9:25 a.m., Resident 1
was observed at the dialysis clinic prior to the
start of her dialysis treatment. Resident 1 was
seated in a wheelchair and had an AKA of the
left leg. Resident 1 was awake, alert, and able
to communicate verbally.
In a concurrent interview with Resident 1, on
June 20, 2016, at 9:25 a.m., she was asked
about her health condition, and the incident she
had inside the facility's transport bus on May 2,
2016. Resident 1 stated she was sitting in her
wheelchair which was anchored at the back
end of the bus. The resident stated she was so
scared when the straps at the bottom of her
wheelchair came off, and as the bus
accelerated forward she was abruptly pushed
backward toward the wall of the bus. The
resident explained that the backward force
tipped her wheelchair backwards in a tilted
position, with her legs thrown upward and her
head in a downward direction as the wheelchair
traveled backward toward the back wall of the
bus. Resident 1 stated, "The driver (the
facility's Maintenance Supervisor) didn't even
notice I fell backward. I have to keep yelling at
him to stop the van (facility bus)." Resident 1
stated she hit the back of her head and upper
back on the back wall of the bus and sustained
a small bump on the back of her head. The
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Facility ID: CA240000010
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FORM APPROVED
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: _______________
055042
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/15/2017
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
ALTA VISTA HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS CENTRE
9020 Garfield St
Riverside, CA 92503
(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 further stated she had pain on her
head and upper back area after the incident.
On June 20, 2016, at 9:35 a.m., the dialysis
Registered Nurse (RN 1) was interviewed
regarding Resident 1's health condition before,
during, and after her dialysis treatment on May
2, 2016. RN 1 stated Resident 1 was alert,
oriented, and complained of upper back pain.
The physician was notified of the incident with
orders to send Resident 1 to the ER for further
evaluation and treatment. RN 1 further stated
Resident 1 requested and wanted to complete
her dialysis treatment at the clinic prior to being
transferred to the ER.
Resident 1's dialysis treatment record dated
May 2, 2016, indicated, "...complained of back
pain... 5/10 (moderate pain on pain scale on
1/10), ...symptomatic hypotension (abnormally
low blood pressure): lightheadedness,
cramping. ...Sent to ER (acute hospital's name)
for evaluation and possible CT (x-ray) of the
head. Seen by (physician's name)."
A review of the ER physician and nurse's notes
dated May 2, 2016, indicated Resident 1
complained of "headache, dizziness", and
moderate pain on the "head and neck." The
diagnostic considerations (potential injury
result) included, "Closed head injury, Fracture
(broken bone) and Hematoma (bruise)."
Resident 1 further received laboratory tests
including CT of the head and spine, and was
admitted to the hospital as in-patient for further
observation and treatment. CT results
indicated, "No apparent fracture (of the head
and spine) or dislocation..."
FORM CMS-2567(02-99) Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID: BVFO11
Facility ID: CA240000010
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