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The following reflects the findings of the
California Department of Public Health during
an abbreviated standard survey for the
investigation of one complaint.
Complaint numbers CA00538868 linked with
CA00544011.
Representing the California Department of
Public Health:
Surveyor Federal ID number 33841, HFEN.
The inspection was limited to the specific
complaint investigated and does not represent
the findings of a full inspection of the facility.
One deficiency was issued for complaint
number CA00538868 linked with CA00544011.
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PREPARATION FOR SAFE/ORDERLY
TRANSFER/DISCHRG
CFR(s): 483.15(c)(7)
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(c)(7) Orientation for Transfer or Discharge
A facility must provide and document sufficient
preparation and orientation to residents to
ensure safe and orderly transfer or discharge
from the facility. This orientation must be
provided in a form and manner that the resident
can understand.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on interview, and record review, the
facility failed to ensure Resident A's
responsible party was provided sufficient
preparation, and orientation prior to transfer,
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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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PALM TERRACE CARE CENTER
11162 Palm Terrace Ln
Riverside, CA 92505
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when resident was transferred from one facility
to another without the consent of the
responsible party for one (Resident A) of three
sampled residents. This failure had resulted in
Resident A's responsible party not to be
provided with the opportunity to be part of the
discharge plan for Resident A.
Findings:
On June 12, 2017, at 9:25 a.m., an
unannounced visit to the facility was conducted
to investigate a complaint related to
transfer/discharge issue.
On June 12, 2017, Resident A's record was
reviewed. Resident A was readmitted to the
facility on April 24, 2017, with diagnoses which
included muscle weakness and dementia
(general term for a decline in mental ability
severe enough to interfere with daily life).
Resident A's physician's progress notes dated
May 27, 2017, indicated, "Pt (patient) was seen
today talked c (with) facility administrator I
explained to (name of the Administrator) it
could be detrimental to move pt from (name of
the facility) which has been her (Resident A)
home in last 4 years..."
Resident A's physician and telephone orders
dated June 8, 2017, indicated, "Clarification:
Transfer resident to (name of Facility 2) for
continuation of care in a locked facility
secondary to dementia."
Resident A's elopement/wandering risk
assessment indicated the following:
a. April 24, 2017, score of 21, (a score of 20 or
higher is at risk), remains at risk - attempts to
exit doors, plan: 1-1 by nsg (nursing) staff, or
DON (Director of Nursing) office, nsg station;
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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PALM TERRACE CARE CENTER
11162 Palm Terrace Ln
Riverside, CA 92505
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and
b. June 2, 2017, score of 21, attempts to exit,
usually redirected by staff risk for injury, or fall if
unwitnessed, plan: 1-1 at nursing station, DON
office pending discharge to lock facility.
Documents provided by the administrator
indicated the following:
a. Meeting held May 26, 2017, safety issues
and liability concerns for Resident A were
discussed with the responsible party but
continued to disagree with discharge plan.
b. Meeting held May 27, 2017, meeting with the
physician, Resident A's physician stated he
would not voluntarily recommend the
transference of the resident (Resident A) to an
appropriate facility. The doctor requested for
the facility (Facility 1) to keep the patient for
4.-6 weeks then go from there.
c. Meeting held on June 2, 2017, several
incidents were discussed with the physician
related to Resident A. The conversation
concluded with the physician stating to
convince and inform the responsible party
about the transfer, but was requested to
provide written documentation stating he was
against the recommendation for a safe transfer
to a better facility for a patient.
d. June 8, 2017, the physician was notified of
the intent to transfer. Resident A's physician
requested that the facility assist the daughter
with placement, preferably in Orange County.
e. June 8, 2017, approximately 5 p.m., the
administrator called the responsible party and
was advised regarding the intent to transfer.
The document further indicated Resident A's
family member becoming hostile and stated,
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
PALM TERRACE CARE CENTER
11162 Palm Terrace Ln
Riverside, CA 92505
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"The state says you can't do this."
There was no evidence of documentation
indicating Resident A's family member provided
consent with the transfer to the locked facility
(Facility 2).
On June 13, 2017, at 11:01 a.m., the
Administrator was interviewed. He stated he
had several conversations with Resident A's
family member prior to the resident being
transferred to the locked facility (Facility 2).
The Administrator was asked if during the
conversation Resident A's family member
consented on the transfer, he stated "NO".
On June 14, 2017, at 12:53 p.m., Resident A's
responsible party was interviewed. She stated
the facility called her last May 26, and June 2,
2017, to discuss the plan of transferring
Resident A. Resident A's responsible party
stated she did not want the resident to leave
since the resident had been at the facility for a
long time (4 1/2 years). She stated she never
consented to the transfer of Resident A to the
other facility (Facility 2). Resident A's
responsible party stated she did not receive a
30 day notice prior to transfer.
On June 19, 2017, at 2:29 p.m. the Social
Worker (SW) was interviewed. She stated she
was not able to talk to Resident A's family
member the day of the transfer to the other
facility. The SW stated she told the receiving
facility (Facility 2) Resident A's family member
was notified. She did not know whether the
family member consented to the transfer.
The facility policy and procedure was reviewed.
The policy titled, "Discharge, Transfer, Readmission Rights," revised November 28,
2016, indicated,"Policy 1. Appropriate
arrangements for post facility care, including
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PALM TERRACE CARE CENTER
11162 Palm Terrace Ln
Riverside, CA 92505
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but not limited to, care at...another
skilled/nursing facility...are made upon and
prior to a resident's discharge from the facility
to assure the most appropriate discharge for
the resident. Guidelines. Facility will...Develop
a discharge plan for each resident that is
included in the Comprehensive Care Plan and
evaluated/updated...Notify in writing the
resident and if known, the resident
representative of the transfer or discharge and
reasons for the move...The notice will be made,
at least thirty (30) days before the resident is
transferred or discharge unless the transfer is
made for medical, health, and safety reasons...
Upon discharge to a non-acute care setting, the
resident and the representative...will a. Review
and receive a copy of the thrty (30) day
discharge/transfer notice..."
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