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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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RIVERSIDE HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE CENTER, LLC
8951 Granite Hill Dr
Riverside, CA 92509
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INITIAL COMMENTS
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The following reflects the findings of the
California Department of Public Health during a
Recertification Survey conducted April 2, 2018
to April 5, 2018.
Representing the California Department of
Public Health:
Surveyor 36684, HFEN;
Surveyor 25281, Pharmacist Consultant II;
Surveyor 29623, HFEN,
Surveyor 37548, HFEN; and
Surveyor 38479, HFEN.
The facility census was 65 residents.
The sample size was 27 residents.
The following were included during the survey:
One deficiency was issued for Facility Reported
Incidents CA00565398 (initiated December 20,
2017), CA00567260 (initiated December 29,
2017), linked with Complaint CA00566952
(initiated December 29, 2017). Refer to F600;
No deficiency was issued for Complaints
CA00581235 and CA00579737; and
No deficiency was issued for Facility Reported
Incident CA00580378.
F578
SS=E
Request/Refuse/Dscntnue Trmnt;Formlte Adv
Dir
CFR(s): 483.10(c)(6)(8)(g)(12)(i)-(v)
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§483.10(c)(6) The right to request, refuse,
and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in
or refuse to participate in experimental
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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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research, and to formulate an advance
directive.
§483.10(c)(8) Nothing in this paragraph should
be construed as the right of the resident to
receive the provision of medical treatment or
medical services deemed medically
unnecessary or inappropriate.
§483.10(g)(12) The facility must comply with
the requirements specified in 42 CFR part 489,
subpart I (Advance Directives).
(i) These requirements include provisions to
inform and provide written information to all
adult residents concerning the right to accept or
refuse medical or surgical treatment and, at the
resident's option, formulate an advance
directive.
(ii) This includes a written description of the
facility's policies to implement advance
directives and applicable State law.
(iii) Facilities are permitted to contract with
other entities to furnish this information but are
still legally responsible for ensuring that the
requirements of this section are met.
(iv) If an adult individual is incapacitated at the
time of admission and is unable to receive
information or articulate whether or not he or
she has executed an advance directive, the
facility may give advance directive information
to the individual's resident representative in
accordance with State Law.
(v) The facility is not relieved of its obligation to
provide this information to the individual once
he or she is able to receive such information.
Follow-up procedures must be in place to
provide the information to the individual directly
at the appropriate time.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on interview and record review, the
facility failed, for eight of 27 sampled residents
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(Residents 58, 63, 51, 55, 32, 64, 217, and
221), to ensure an advance directive (written
instruction such as living will or durable power
of attorney for health care about the provision
of care and services the resident preferred
when he is no longer able to decide for himself)
was initated and/or discussed with the resident,
family member, and/or legal representatative
upon admission to the facility.
This failure had the potential for the residents
to have inappropriate treatment and services in
the event of a medical emergency.
Findings:
1. On April 3, 2018, Resident 55's record was
reviewed. Resident 55 was re-admitted to the
facility on March 28, 2018, with diagnoses that
included schizophrenia (mental disorder).
The completed Physician's Orders for LifeSustaining Treatment (POLST- form completed
by the resident and/or legal representive, that
records the resident's treatment preferences in
the event of a medical emergency), dated
November 19, 2017, did not indicate if an
advance directive was initiated and/or
discussed with the resident's legal
representative.
On April 3, 2018, at 10:23 a.m., the Social
Service Designee (SSD) was interviewed. The
SSD stated she was unable to find documented
evidence an advance directive was initiated
and/or discussed with the resident's legal
representative.The SSD stated she should
have discussed and documented that an
advance directive was initiated and/or
discussed with Resident 55's legal
representative.
2. On April 3, 2018, Resident 63's record was
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reviewed. Resident 63 was re-admitted to the
facility on March 12, 2018, with a diagnoses
that included dementia (memory loss).
There was no documented evidence an
advance directive was initiated and/or
discussed with the resident and/or legal
representative.
On April 3, 2018, at 10:30 a.m., the SSD was
interviewed. The SSD stated she was unable to
find documented evidence of an advance
directive in Resident 63's record. The SSD
stated she should have discussed and
documented Resident 63's advance directive
with Resident 63's legal representative upon
admission.
3. On April 3, 2018, Resident 58's record was
reviewed. Resident 58 was admitted to the
facility on October 30, 2017, with diagnoses
that included dementia.
The completed POLST, dated November 6,
2018, did not indicate if an advance directive
was initiated and/or discussed with the resident
and/or legal representative.
4. On April 3, 2018, Resident 51's record was
reviewed. Resident 51 was re-admitted to the
facility on December 19, 2017, with diagnoses
that included dementia.
The completed POLST, dated August 3, 2017,
did not indicate if an advance directive was
initiated and/or discussed with the resident's
legal representative.
5. On April 2, 2018, Resident 32's record was
reviewed. Resident 32 was admitted to the
facility on July 6, 2017, with diagnoses that
included dementia.
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The completed POLST, dated September 11,
2017, did not indicate if an advance directive
was initiated and/or discussed with the
resident's legal representative.
On April 3, 2018, at 1:30 p.m., the Social
Service Designee (SSD) was interviewed. The
SSD stated there was no documented
evidence in Residents 51, 58, and 32's record
that an advance directive was initiated and
discussed with the resident's legal
representative. The SSD further stated
Resident 32's advance directive should have
been initiated and/ or discussed with the
resident's legal representative upon admission
to the facility.
6. On April 2, 2018, at 9:36 a.m., Resident 64
was observed lying supine (flat on one's back,
face upward) in his bed. The resident was
awake and was not able to answer simple
questions.
On April 4, 2018, Resident 64's record was
reviewed. Resident 64 was admitted to the
facility on February 28, 2018, with diagnoses
including dementia and seizure disorder (an
abnormal disruption of brain activity causing
convulsions).
The resident's "History And Physical" dated
March 6, 2018, completed by the physician
indicated the resident "has fluctuating capacity
to understand and make decisions."
Resident 64's POLST, dated March 6, 2018,
was reviewed. The POLST indicated the
resident had no advance directive.
There was no documented evidence the facility
had discussed the advance directive to the
resident or his legal representative.
There was no documented evidence the facility
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had provided assistance to initiate the
formulation of the resident's advance directive.
On April 4, 2018, at 2:22 p.m., a concurrent
interview and record review was conducted
with the SSD.
The SSD stated she did not know the resident
had no advance directive. She also
acknowledged she did not discuss and assist
Resident 64 in the formulation of the resident's
advance directive.
7. On April 4, 2018, Resident 217's record was
reviewed. Resident 217 was admitted to the
facility on February 28, 2018, with diagnoses
including cerebrovascular accident (CVA stroke).
The resident's "History And Physical," signed
and dated on March 2, 2018, by Resident 217's
physician indicated, "...has the capacity to
understand and make decisions..."
The resident's POLST was reviewed. The
"Information And Signatures" sections related
to the advance directive and the physician's
signature were blank. There was no
documented evidence in the resident's record
the advance directive was discussed with the
resident and the POLST was signed by the
physician.
On April 4, 2018, at 9:52 a.m., a concurrent
interview and record review was conducted
with the SSD. The SSD stated she was not
aware the resident's POLST was not signed by
the physician and the advance directive was
not filled out. The SSD further stated she was
responsible to follow up on resident's advance
directive and made sure the POLST was
completed.
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8. On April 4, 2018, Resident 221's record was
reviewed. Resident 221 was admitted to the
facility on March 9, 2018, with diagnoses
including chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD - a lung disease).
The resident's POLST, dated and signed by the
resident's physician on March 10, 2018, was
reviewed. The document indicated the advance
directive was blank.
There was no documented evidence the
advance directive for Resident 221 was
initiated and discussed with the resident.
On April 4, 2018, at 10:17 a.m., a concurrent
record review and interview was conducted
with SSD. The SSD stated she was not aware
the resident's advance directive was blank. She
stated she did not initiate or discussed the
advance directive with Resident 221.
On April 4, 2018, the facility's policy and
procedure titled, "Advance Directive," dated
April 2013, was reviewed. The policy indicated,
"...Upon admission of a resident, the Social
Services Director or designee will inquire of the
resident, and /or his/her family members, about
the existence of any written advance
directive...Information about whether or not the
resident has executed an advance directive
shall be displayed prominently in the medical
record...The attending physician will provide
information to the resident and legal
representative regarding the resident's health
status, treatment options and expected
outcomes during the development of the initial
comprehensive assessment and care plan..."
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CFR(s): 483.12(a)(1)
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Exploitation
The resident has the right to be free from
abuse, neglect, misappropriation of resident
property, and exploitation as defined in this
subpart. This includes but is not limited to
freedom from corporal punishment, involuntary
seclusion and any physical or chemical
restraint not required to treat the resident's
medical symptoms.
§483.12(a) The facility must§483.12(a)(1) Not use verbal, mental, sexual,
or physical abuse, corporal punishment, or
involuntary seclusion;
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview, and record
review, the facility failed to:
1. Ensure Resident A was free from sexual
abuse, when Resident A was left in the dining
room on December 18, 2017, without staff
supervision with other residents, including
Resident B, who had a known behavior of
sexual inappropriateness; and
2. Ensure Resident A does not experience
another sexual abuse, when Resident A was
left in the dining room without staff supervision
for the second time on December 29, 2017,
with other residents, including Resident C, who
had a known behavior of sexual
inappropriatess.
These failures resulted in Resident A to be
sexually abused twice while at the facility.
Findings:
1. On December 20, 2017, at 9:30 a.m., an
unannounced visit was conducted to
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investigate a facility reported incident related to
sexual abuse.
On December 20, 2017, at 10:23 a.m.,
Resident A was observed in the dining room
sitting in a wheelchair, leaning forward, with her
head resting on the table. Resident A did not
wake up when her name was called.
On December 20, 2017, at 10:25 a.m., the
facility Administrator was interviewed. The
facility Administrator stated he was informed by
the Restorative Nursing Assistant (RNA) 1 on
December 18, 2017, of an incident of sexual
abuse involving Residents A and B. The facility
Administrator stated RNA 1 had witnessed the
incident.
On December 20, 2017 at 1:27 p.m., RNA 1
was interviewed. RNA 1 stated on December
18, 2017, at around 10 a.m., she walked into
the dining room and saw Resident B in a sitting
position facing the wall and was hunched over
Resident A. RNA 1 saw Resident A's shirt was
pulled up over her breasts and Resident B's left
hand was squeezing the right breast of
Resident A while his mouth was sucking on
Resident A's left breast. RNA 1 also stated
there were a lot of residents in the dining room
at that time but did not see any staff. RNA 1
also stated she immediately separated
Residents A and B and called for help. RNA 1
further stated Activity Assistant (AA) 1 came
into the dining room when she called for help.
On December 20, 2017, Resident A's clinical
record was reviewed. Resident A was admitted
to the facility on April 6, 2017, with diagnoses
which included encephalopathy (altered mental
state characterized by impairment of cognition,
attention, orientation and consciousness),
muscle weakness and difficulty in walking.
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Resident A's "History and Physical," dated April
10, 2017, indicated Resident A did not have the
capacity to understand and make decisions.
Resident A's "Minimum Data Set" (MDS- a
comprehensive assessment and care-planning
tool), dated October 18, 2017, indicated
Resident A had severe cognitive impairment
(condition when a person has trouble
remembering, learning new things,
concentrating or making daily decisions
affecting daily life), required limited assistance
with one-person assist with ambulation, and
was totally dependent on staff with eating,
toileting, personal hygiene, and bathing.
On December 20, 2017, Resident B's clinical
record was reviewed. Resident B was admitted
to the facility on May 16, 2017, with diagnoses
which included diabetes mellitus (high blood
sugar), hypertension (elevated blood pressure),
and anxiety disorder (mood disorder).
Resident B's MDS, dated November 27, 2017,
indicated resident B had clear speech, made
self understood, and had the ability to
understand others, had moderately impaired
cognition, required limited assistance with oneperson assist with ambulation, toileting, and
personal hygiene, and able to move to and
return from off-unit locations (including dining
and activities) with supervision using a
wheelchair.
Resident B's care plan titled, "Impaired
Behavior Status," indicated the following:
a. On May 22, 2017, "...sexually inappropriate
behavior m/b (manifested by) attempting to
place his hand into a female resident's pants..."
The goal for this problem indicated, "...will have
no episode of inappropriate behavior..." The
care plan was re-evaluated on August 2017
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and November 2017. One of the
approaches/plan included was to attempt to
redirect resident;
b. On June 5, 2017, "Inappropriate behavior
m/b trying to touch a female resident," was
documented. There were no approaches/plans
developed to address this behavior; and
c. On September 22, 2017, "Inappropriate
behavior of touching another female resident,"
was documented. The approaches/plan
included to monitor Resident B's behavior
closely and remind resident not to go near the
other resident.
Resident B's nurse's notes, dated October 23,
2017, indicated Resident B was observed
behind another resident in the dining room, with
Resident B's hands under the resident's left
sleeves, grabbing her chest. Nurse's notes
further indicated Resident B was put on 72
hours monitoring for inappropriate behavior and
frequent visual check.
Resident B's nurse's notes, dated December
18, 2017, indicated, "At approximately 1000 am
staff notified this writer of resident having a
sexual inappropriate BX (behavior) in dinning
(sic) area. Staff member observed male
resident leaning forward a female resident,
while having her shirt pulled over breasts. He
was holding her R (right) breast in his mouth
...Resident (Resident B) had New order to send
resident out to (name of psych hospital) for
further Eval (evaluation) ..."
On December 29, 2017, at 10:18 a.m., AA 1
was interviewed. AA 1 stated he was the one
assigned to provide supervision in the dining
room on December 18, 2017, for residents who
attend activities. AA 1 stated Residents A and
B were present in the dining room during the
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activity. AA 1 also stated he was aware of
Resident B's previous episodes of
inappropriate sexual behavior towards other
female residents. He stated facility staff
provided closer monitoring to residents who
had previous inappropriate behavior to make
sure they were not too close to female
residents. AA 1 also stated he stepped out of
the dining room three times and went to
Nursing Station 1 to remind nursing staff to
pass snacks to residents. AA 1 also stated
when he came back to the dining room after
the third time, RNA 1 already separated
Resident B from Resident A. AA 1 further
stated he should not have left the dining room.
On December 29, 2017, at 11:10 a.m., the
facility Administrator was interviewed. The
facility Administrator stated AA 1 was assigned
to the dining room when the incident happened
between Residents A and B. The facility
Administrator also stated there should always
be a staff present in the dining room when
residents are present.
On December 29, 2017, at 3:40 p.m., the
Director of Nursing (DON) was interviewed.
The DON stated, "Staff should be present in
the dining area if there are residents who were
identified before with behavior of sexual
inappropriateness."
On January 18, 2018, the (Name of county)
County Sheriff's incident report dated
December 18, 2017, was reviewed. The
sheriff's incident report indicated, on December
18, 2017, the sheriff reviewed the surveillance
video of the incident with the Administrator.
The incident report indicated, "...In the
surveillance video you can see several clients
and two staff members in the dining room. As
the staff members walked out of the dining
room, you can see (Resident B's name) wheel
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Riverside, CA 92509
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himself to where Doe (an injunction used for
someone whose identity was not known at the
time it was issued/Resident A) was sitting." The
incident report indicated Resident B leaned
over onto Resident A's torso and stayed in the
same position for approximately 10-15 minutes
without interruption, until RNA 1 approached
Resident B and separated him from Resident
A.
2. On December 29, 2018, at 8:10 a.m.,
another visit was conducted at the facility to
investigate a second incident of sexual abuse
involving Resident A by another male resident
(Resident C).
On December 29, 2017, at 1:08 p.m., Certified
Nursing Assistant (CNA) 1 was interviewed.
CNA 1 stated there was an incident of sexual
abuse that happened involving Residents A
and C "Right before change of shift this
morning." CNA 1 also stated Resident D was
the witness. CNA 1 further stated Resident D
was interviewable.
On December 29, 2017, at 1:12 p.m., Resident
A was observed up in a wheelchair in the small
activity room. Resident A did not make any eye
contact, and did not respond verbally when
asked how she was doing.
On December 29, 2017, at 1:14 p.m., CNA 2
was interviewed. CNA 2 stated when there
was a resident in the TV room or dining room, a
staff should always be there.
On December 29, 2017, at 1:16 p.m., Resident
D was interviewed with CNA 2 present.
Resident D stated she was in the dining room
on December 29, 2018, at around 5:30 a.m.
Resident D also stated she saw Resident C
sucking on Resident A's breast one at a time,
with Resident C's hand touching Resident A's
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Riverside, CA 92509
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crotch area and "masturbated her." Resident D
also stated there was no staff present in the
dining room when the incident happened.
Resident D also stated she yelled, "He's
(Resident C) sucking her (Resident A) tities
(breast)," and "help, help." Resident D further
stated Resident C ran away from Resident A
when she yelled for help.
On December 29, 2017, at 2:45 p.m., CNA 3
was interviewed regarding the incident
involving Resident A and C. CNA 3 stated she
got Resident A up in a wheelchair and to the
dining room on December 29, 2018, at around
5:40 a.m. CNA 3 also stated there were about
six or seven residents in the dining room,
including Residents C and D. CNA 3 also
stated she stepped out of the dining room and
was in the hallway near Nursing Station 1 when
she heard somebody yelled from the dining
room. CNA 3 also stated she ran into the dining
room and saw Resident C looking frightened
and was walking very fast away from Resident
A. CNA 3 also stated Resident D was yelling,
"He's (Resident C) sucking on (Resident A's)
tities." CNA 3 also stated she thought it would
be safer for Resident A to stay in the dining
room because there were more people in there.
CNA 3 also stated she was aware of Resident
C's history of inappropriate gestures of
touching other female residents and she would
always remind Resident C not to do it. CNA 3
also stated Resident A was an easy target
because she was non-verbal and could not
defend herself. CNA 3 further stated she could
not recall if there was a staff present in the
dining room.
On December 29, 2017, at 3:11 p.m., Licensed
Vocational Nurse (LVN) 1 was interviewed.
LVN 1 stated, on December 29, 2017, at
around 5:40 to 5:50 a.m., while he was inside
Nursing Station 1, he heard somebody yelling
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from the dining room. LVN 1 also stated he
rushed into the dining room behind CNA 3.
LVN 1 also stated by the time he went into the
dining room, he saw Resident D by the exit
door near the front lobby. LVN 1 also stated
there was no staff present in the dining room
when the incident happened. LVN 1 further
stated a sheriff came within 20 minutes and
interviewed Resident D.
On December 29, 2017, at 3:30 p.m., a followup interview was conducted with Resident D.
Resident D stated, there was no staff present
this morning at around 5:30 in the dining room
when Resident C, "sucked" Resident A's
"tities." Resident D also stated, "(Resident C's
name) grabbed (Resident A's name) crotch and
masturbated her." Resident D stated staff came
to the dining room after she yelled for help.
On December 20, 2017, Resident A's clinical
record was reviewed. Resident A was admitted
to the facility on April 6, 2017, with diagnoses
which included encephalopathy, muscle
weakness, and difficulty in walking.
Resident A's "History and Physical," dated April
10, 2017, indicated Resident A did not have the
capacity to understand and make decisions.
Resident A's MDS, dated October 18, 2017,
indicated Resident A had severe cognitive
impairment, required limited assistance with
one-person assist with ambulation, and was
totally dependent on staff with eating, toileting,
personal hygiene, and bathing.
Resident A's "Departmental Notes," dated
December 18, 2017, indicated, "...resident was
sitting in dining room with male resident sitting
facing her leaning forward...female's shirt was
pulled over her breasts...male resident had his
left hand on right breast as he squeezed it...he
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had his mouth on her left breast...female
resident placed on 72 hour monitoring for
emotional distress..."
Resident A's "Short Term Care Plan", dated
December 18, 2017, indicated Resident A was
at risk for emotional distress due to recent
events with male resident. The interventions
included:
- Encourage resident to participate in activities;
- Report to MD (Medical Doctor) any change of
condition;
- Assess for pain and discomfort; and
- Frequent visual check to ensure comfort.
Resident A's "Psychology Consult," dated
December 19, 2017, indicated, "...Patient was
referred to be evaluated as a result of an
incident related to inappropriate touching by a
male resident towards patient...patient
presented calm and mostly
unresponsive...does not show any
emotion...evaluated for emotional
distress...patient does not seem to be aware of
the incident..."
On December 29, 2017, Resident C's clinical
record was reviewed with the DON (Director of
Nursing). Resident C was admitted to the
facility on May 8, 2015. Resident C's Annual
Physician Assessment, dated March 1, 2017,
indicated Resident C did not have the capacity
to understand and make decisions. Resident C
had diagnoses including schizophrenia (a
mental disorder).
Resident C's "Behavior Care Plan," dated
February 20, 2017, indicated,
"...Problems/Needs...needs behavior
management r/t (related to) touching the
female residents and staff...goals...will have
less episode of behavior to touch the
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female...behavior will be redirected daily x
(times)3 months...approaches/plan...monitor
episodes of behavior every shift for
inappropriateness...educated the resident to
stop that behavior because this
inappropriate...redirect the resident to other
activities...Re-eval (Re-evaluation) dates...5/17
(May 2017)...8/17 (August 2017)...11/17
(November 2017)...2/18 (February 2018)..."
Resident C's "Departmental Notes," dated
February 21, 2017, indicated, "...IDT
(Interdisciplinary Team) for
2/20/2017...Resident grabbed/touched a
female resident's left breast then he walked
away...IDT recommendation...monitor
resident's behavior closely...move other
resident away when he is walking in the
hallway...remind staff to step away when
resident walks in his way..."
Resident C's "Behavior Care Plan," dated
March 7, 2017, indicated,
"...Problem/Needs...touching inappropriately
other female resident..." There were no
approaches/plans developed to address this
behavior.
Resident C's "Departmental Notes," dated
March 8, 2017, indicated, "...IDT review for
3/07/2017...a female resident was heard
screaming for assistance when this resident
grabbed her hand and place it inside his
pants...IDT recommends to do frequent visual
check and to monitor..."
Resident C's "Behavior Care Plan," dated April
16, 2017, indicated,
"...Problem/Needs...touching female resident
unnecessarily..." There were no
approaches/plans developed to address this
behavior.
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Resident C's "Departmental Notes," dated April
17,2016, indicated "...IDT review for
4/16/2017...Resident was found grabbing
another female resident by her hips...IDT
recommends to redirect when around female
residents; educate on inappropriate behavior..."
Resident C's "Psychological Services Progress
Notes," dated April 17, 2017, indicated,
"...continued to experience difficulties with
boundaries...sat with patient and talked
about...inappropriate vs (versus) appropriate
touching...he laughs as if he is aware he acts
inappropriately, he agreed to try..."
Resident C's "Psychological Services Progress
Notes," dated June 7, 2017, indicated,
"...continues to experience delusions (false
belief) and inappropriate behavior... worked on
psychoeducation about appropriate vs
inappropriate touching... he listens and stops,
however staff continues to report ongoing
inappropriate behavior..."
Resident C's "Psychological Services Progress
Notes," dated June 21, 2017, indicated,
"...continues to experience...difficulties
interacting appropriately and inappropriate
touching and gestures..."
Resident C's "Psychological Services Progress
Notes," dated July 3, 2017, indicated,
"...continues to experience anxiety,
inappropriate boundaries and inappropriate
touching...engaged resident by pointing out
appropriate approach..."
Resident C's "Psychology Progress Notes,"
dated August 28, 2017, indicated, "...tends to
approach people and want to touch female's
buttocks and think it is funny..."
Resident C's MDS dated November 17, 2017,
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indicated Resident C had severe cognitive
impairment, and did not require assistance with
transfers and ambulation.
On December 29, 2017, at 3:35 p.m., the
facility Administrator was interviewed. The
facility Administrator stated it was CNA 2 who
got Resident A up to the dining room at around
5:40 a.m. on December 29, 2017. The facility
Administrator also stated the dining room was
left unsupervised for a couple of minutes. The
facility Administrator also stated there should
always be a staff present in the dining room
when residents are present.
On December 29, 2017, at 3:40 p.m., the DON
was interviewed. The DON stated "Staff should
be present in the dining room if there are
residents who were identified before with
behavior of sexual inappropriateness." The
DON also stated Resident A was placed on
one-on-one sitter after the second incident of
sexual abuse to Resident A. The DON further
stated the facility would arrange for Resident A
to be transferred to another facility.
On March 1, 2018, the (Name of county)
County Sheriff's incident report dated
December 29, 2017, was reviewed. The
Sheriff's incident report indicated, "...I
responded to a reported call of sexual
battery...The surveillance video showed on
12/29/17, about 0540 hours, (Resident C's
name) grabbing (Resident A's name) breasts
and vagina...The video also showed (Resident
C's name) lifting (Resident A's name) shirt to
expose her breasts...(Resident C's name) then
bent over and placed his mouth in the area of
(Resident A's name) breasts...I placed a 5150
WIC (section of Welfare and Institutions Code authorizes a qualified officer or clinician to
involuntarily confine a person suspected to
have a mental disorder that makes them a
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danger to themselves, a danger to others, or
gravely disabled) hold on (Resident C's name)
for being a danger to others and gravely
disabled..."
The facility policy and procedure (P/P) titled,
"Abuse Prevention Program," dated August
2006, was reviewed. The P/P indicated,"...
residents have the right to be free from
abuse...Our abuse prevention program
provides policies and procedures that govern,
as a minimum...Identification of occurrences
and patterns of potential
mistreatment/abuse...An ongoing review and
analysis of abuse incidents...The
implementation of changes to prevent future
occurrences of abuse."
F657
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Care Plan Timing and Revision
CFR(s): 483.21(b)(2)(i)-(iii)
F657
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§483.21(b) Comprehensive Care Plans
§483.21(b)(2) A comprehensive care plan must
be(i) Developed within 7 days after completion of
the comprehensive assessment.
(ii) Prepared by an interdisciplinary team, that
includes but is not limited to-(A) The attending physician.
(B) A registered nurse with responsibility for the
resident.
(C) A nurse aide with responsibility for the
resident.
(D) A member of food and nutrition services
staff.
(E) To the extent practicable, the participation
of the resident and the resident's
representative(s). An explanation must be
included in a resident's medical record if the
participation of the resident and their resident
representative is determined not practicable for
the development of the resident's care plan.
(F) Other appropriate staff or professionals in
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RIVERSIDE HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE CENTER, LLC
8951 Granite Hill Dr
Riverside, CA 92509
(X4) ID
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disciplines as determined by the resident's
needs or as requested by the resident.
(iii)Reviewed and revised by the
interdisciplinary team after each assessment,
including both the comprehensive and quarterly
review assessments.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview, and record
review, the facility failed to review and revise
the comprehensive long term care plan when
the resident's left lower leg swelling and
redness had recurred, for one of 27 sampled
residents (Resident 53). This failure had the
potential to delay the necessary care and
services needed for Resident 53's edema and
identify other medical condition contributing to
persistent edema.
Findings:
On April 2, 2018, at 11:36 a.m., Resident 53
was observed in her room sitting at the edge of
the bed, taking off both socks and her slipper
booties. The resident's left lower leg was
observed to be swollen. Resident 53 was alert
and able to verbalize her needs.
A concurrent interview was conducted with the
resident. She stated her left lower leg had been
swollen since March 2018. She further stated
she needed to put her left leg up while in bed.
On April 2, 2018, at 12:14 p.m., Resident 53
was observed walking towards the dining room,
wearing a raincoat and her slipper booties.
On April 3, 2018, at 2:49 p.m., Resident 53 was
observed in her room. The resident was sitting
at the edge of her bed, taking off her left sock.
The left lower leg edema was still present.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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RIVERSIDE HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE CENTER, LLC
8951 Granite Hill Dr
Riverside, CA 92509
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A concurrent interview was conducted with the
resident. She stated her physician had
increased the dose of Lasix (a medication used
to reduce extra fluid in the body) to twice a day.
She stated she felt the swelling was less
compared to yesterday (April 2, 2018). She
stated she would continue to elevate her left
leg.
On April 4, 2018, Resident 53's record was
reviewed. Resident 53 was admitted to the
facility on April 30, 2017, and readmitted on
January 26, 2018, with diagnoses including
hypertension (high blood pressure).
The nurse's note, dated March 9, 2018,
entered electronically at 10:41 p.m. by licensed
staff indicated, "...Resident came to nursing
station stated her left foot was hurting. Upon
assessment noted left foot was swollen, pitting
(observable swelling due to fluid accumulation
that may be demonstrated by applying
pressure to the swollen area) + 3 with
blanchable (a condition when an area looses all
redness when pressed) redness around ankle
area, hot to touch...Keflex (an antibiotic used
for infection) 500 milligram (mg) po (by mouth)
four times a day (QID) x 7 days for cellulitis..."
The nurse's note dated March 21, 2018,
entered electronically at 1:57 p.m., by licensed
staff indicated, "...resident alert and responsive
able to make needs known to staff...MD
(medical doctor) notified r/t (related to) left
lower leg swelling, and redness..."
On April 4, 2018, at 9:10 a.m., a concurrent
interview and record review was conducted
with Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) 1. LVN 1
was not able to locate a care plan related to
the resident's cellulitis and edema. She stated
the licensed staff who identified the problem on
March 9, 2018, should have initiated the care
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
RIVERSIDE HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE CENTER, LLC
8951 Granite Hill Dr
Riverside, CA 92509
(X4) ID
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plan.
On April 4, 2018, at 2:58 p.m., a concurrent
interview and record review was conducted
with LVN 2. The nursing notes dated March 9,
2018, indicated LVN 2 was the licensed staff on
duty when Resident 53 verbalized her
complaint of left leg edema and cellulitis. LVN 2
was able to locate an undated short term care
plan related to left foot cellulitis with goal "will
resolve x 7 days."
LVN 2 stated she initiated the short term care
plan for the resident's left foot cellulitis because
of the seven days antibiotic. She stated she
should have revised the short term care plan
and initiated a long term care plan for Resident
53. She acknowledged the resident's edema
was still present.
The facility's policy and procedure titled, "Care
Plans - Comprehensive," dated September
2010, was reviewed. The policy indicated,
"...An individualized comprehensive care plan
that includes measurable objectives and
timetables to meet the resident's medical,
nursing, mental and psychological needs is
developed for each resident...Assessment of
residents are on going and care plans are
revised as information about the resident and
the resident's condition change..."
F658
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Services Provided Meet Professional
Standards
CFR(s): 483.21(b)(3)(i)
F658
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§483.21(b)(3) Comprehensive Care Plans
The services provided or arranged by the
facility, as outlined by the comprehensive care
plan, must(i) Meet professional standards of quality.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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RIVERSIDE HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE CENTER, LLC
8951 Granite Hill Dr
Riverside, CA 92509
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by:
Based on observation, interview, and record
review, the facility failed to ensure, for one of
27 sampled residents (Resident 55), the
physician was notified of the resident's refusal
to have her blood drawn for laboratory testing.
This failure had the potential for a delay in
treatment and services for the resident.
Findings:
On April 3, 2018, at 10 a.m., Resident 55 was
observed in her room, awake and conversant.
Resident 55 did not have signs of agitation
during the observation.
On April 4, 2018, Resident 55's record was
reviewed with Registered Nurse (RN) 1.
Resident 55 was re-admitted to the facility on
March 28, 2018, with diagnoses that included
epilepsy (seizure disorder), hypothyroidism
(low thyroid hormone in the blood),
hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol level in the
blood), and schizophrenia (mental disorder).
The physician's order, dated March 28, 2018,
indicated, "ROUTINE LABS...TSH (Thyroid
Stimulating Hormone- blood test that measures
thyroid level), VPA (Valproic Acid- blood test
that measure valproic acid level), CMP
(Comprehensive Metabolic Panel- blood test
that measure sugar level, electrolytes, fluid
balance, kidney function, and liver function),
HgA1C (HemoglobinA1C- blood test that
measures the average sugar level in the past
three months) (MAR {March},SEPT
{September}), Annual Prolactine (blood test
used to measure prolactine hormone related to
Zyprexa use)..."
The laboratory requisition form, indicated the
TSH, VPA, CMP, Lipid Panel, HGA1C, and
Prolactin level, were supposed to be drawn on
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RIVERSIDE HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE CENTER, LLC
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March 29, 2018. The laboratory requisition form
also indicated Resident 55 had refused the
laboratory tests on March 29, 2018, March 30,
2018, and April 3, 2018. The laboratory
requisition form also indicated the licensed
nurse verified through signature that Resident
55 refused the laboratory tests on those dates.
In a concurrent interview, RN 1 stated Resident
55 refused the blood draw for the laboratory
orders on March 29, 2018, March 30, 2018,
and April 3, 2018. RN 1 stated the licensed
nurse on duty should have notified Resident
55's physician about the refusal. RN 1 stated
she did not find documented evidence the
licensed nurse notified Resident 55's physican
when she had refused the blood draw on
March 29, 2018, March 30, 2018, and April 3,
2018.
On April 4, 2018, at 10:40 a.m., the Director of
Nursing (DON) was interviewed. The DON
stated the licensed nurse on duty should have
notified the resident's physician each time the
resident refused a blood draw. The DON stated
the licensed nurse should have documented
when the physician was notified.
F677
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ADL Care Provided for Dependent Residents
CFR(s): 483.24(a)(2)
F677
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§483.24(a)(2) A resident who is unable to carry
out activities of daily living receives the
necessary services to maintain good nutrition,
grooming, and personal and oral hygiene;
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview, and record
review, the facility failed to ensure the
resident's fingernails were kept clean and
trimmed according to the resident's preferences
for one of 27 sampled residents (Resident
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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RIVERSIDE HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE CENTER, LLC
8951 Granite Hill Dr
Riverside, CA 92509
(X4) ID
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217). This failure had the potential for the
resident to accidentally injure his skin or others'
and the development of infection due to
unhygienic practices.
Findings:
On April 2, 2018, at 8:57 a.m., Resident 217
was observed lying flat in bed. Resident 217
was awake, alert, and able to answer simple
questions. The resident's fingernails on both
hands were long and were observed with some
dry brownish materials underneath the nail
beds.
A concurrent interview was conducted with
Resident 217. The resident was asked if he
wanted to keep his nails long. He stated "No".
He stated he wanted someone to "cut" his
nails.
On April 2, 2018, at 12:15 p.m., Resident 217
was observed in the dining room. Resident 217
was eating his lunch independently. The
resident's fingernails were untrimmed and the
same dry brownish materials remained
underneath the nail beds.
On April 2, at 12:46 p.m., Resident 217 was
observed in his room. The resident's fingernails
remained untrimmed and uncleaned
On April 3, 2018, at 9:30 a.m., the resident was
observed awake, lying in his bed. The
resident's fingernails remained untrimmed and
still with dry brownish materials underneath the
nail beds.
On April 3, 2018, at 9:35 a.m., Licensed
Vocational Nurse (LVN) 3 was requested to
check the resident's fingernails. Resident 217's
permission was requested if he could show
LVN 3 his fingernails.
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Resident 217 raised his both hands and stated
"I want them cut."
LVN 3 stated the direct care staff should have
cleaned and trimmed the resident's fingernails.
On April 4, 2018, Resident 217's record was
reviewed. Resident 217 was admitted to the
facility on February 28, 2018, with diagnoses
including cerebrovascular accident (CVA - a
stroke) with weakness.
The "History And Physical," dated and signed
by his physician on March 2, 2018, indicated
the resident "...Has the capacity to understand
and make decisions."
The baseline care plan dated February 28,
2018, indicated the activity of daily living (ADL)
for grooming/hygiene required one person
assistance.
On April 5, 2018, the facility's policy and
procedure titled, "Assisting the Nurse in
Examining and Assessing the Resident," dated
September 2010, was reviewed. The policy
indicated, "...The purpose of this procedure is
to assist the nurse in gathering information
about the overall condition of the resident and
his or her performance of activities of daily
living...non-licensed nurses obtain important
information about the resident in their daily
observations and interaction...During your daily
contact with the resident, be observant of the
resident's level of independence in performing
ADL...Assistance needed with...and nail care..."
F684
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Quality of Care
CFR(s): 483.25
F684
05/17/2018
§ 483.25 Quality of care
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Quality of care is a fundamental principle that
applies to all treatment and care provided to
facility residents. Based on the comprehensive
assessment of a resident, the facility must
ensure that residents receive treatment and
care in accordance with professional standards
of practice, the comprehensive personcentered care plan, and the residents' choices.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview, and record
review, the facility failed, for one of 27 sampled
residents (Resident 32), to ensure the weekly
weights was performed as ordered by the
physician. This failure had the potential for a
delay in the treatment of Resident 32's weight
loss.
Findings:
On April 2, 2018, at 12:30 p.m., Resident 32
was observed in the dining room being assisted
by a staff to eat his meal. Resident 32 was able
to feed himself but needed constant cueing by
the staff to eat.
On April 3, 2018, Resident 32's record was
reviewed. Resident 32 was admitted to the
facility on July 6, 2017, with diagnoses that
included adult failure to thrive (state of decline
in weight which may be caused by chronic
diseases and functional impairments) and
dementia (memory loss).
The Registered Dietician (RD) progress notes,
dated March 13, 2018, indicated, "...CNA
(Certified Nursing Assistant) reports he eats
bites...March wt (weight) 158 lbs
(pounds)...with severe wt. loss (-10.2%) x (in) 3
mos. (months)...Rec. (recommendation)
weekly wts. x 4 weeks..."
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RIVERSIDE HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE CENTER, LLC
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Riverside, CA 92509
(X4) ID
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The physician's order, dated March 22, 2018,
indicated, "...WEEKLT [sic.] WTS X 4 WEEKS".
There was no documented evidence the
weekly weights were conducted as ordered by
the physician on March 22, 2018.
On April 3, 2018, at 9:30 a.m., Licensed
Vocational Nurse (LVN) 1 was interviewed.
LVN 1 stated the Restorative Nurse Assistant
(RNA) 1 did the weekly weights for the
residents and she usually gave them a copy of
the result every week. LVN 1 stated the nurse
should document on the resident's chart the
result of the weekly weight. LVN 1 stated she
did not find documentation of Resident 32's
weekly weights in his chart.
On April 3, 2018, at 10: a.m., RNA 1 was
interviewed. RNA 1 stated Resident 32 was not
on the list of residents with weekly weights
orders. RNA 1 stated if the physician's order for
weekly weights was ordered on March 22,
2018, the first weight would have been taken
on March 26, 2018, then every Monday after
that. RNA 1 stated she was not informed
Resident 32 had an order for weekly weights
on March 22, 2018.
On April 4, 2018, at 10:19 a.m., the Director of
Nursing (DON) was interviewed. The DON
stated recommendations from the registered
dietician should be implemented "right away"
and new orders should be communicated to the
staff. The DON stated Resident 32's order for
weekly weights on March 22, 2018, should
have been implemented by the staff.
F756
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Drug Regimen Review, Report Irregular, Act
On
CFR(s): 483.45(c)(1)(2)(4)(5)
F756
05/17/2018
§483.45(c) Drug Regimen Review.
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§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
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 interview and record review, the
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facility failed to ensure monthly medication
regimen review (MRR) by the Consultant
Pharmacist (CP) addressed in his/her
recommendations the therapeutic duplications
involving multiple antipsychotic medications for
one of five sampled residents (Resident 52).
Findings:
Resident 52's medical record was reviewed on
April 4, 2018. The resident was admitted on
February 5, 2018, with diagnoses including
schizophrenia (severe mental disorder affecting
thought process and behavior) with the
following prescribed medications continued
from the hospital:
- Seroquel (medication to treat schizophrenia)
100 mg (milligram) one half tablet (50 mg)
every morning and 400 mg one tablet by mouth
every day at bedtime for schizophrenia
manifested by responding to internal stimuli
causing to strike out towards others; and
- Risperdal 0.5 mg tablet one tablet at bed time
for psychosis manifested by auditory
hallucinations (hearing voices that are not real).
In an interview on April 5, 2018, at 9:10 a.m.,
NP 1, a Nurse Practitioner, stated he based his
clinical decisions on the input from the
resident's family members, facility staff, the
hospital admission orders, discussion with the
psychiatrist, and other factors in determining
the need for the continuation of antipsychotic
medications. NP 1 also stated if the
antipsychotic medications were continuation
from the hospital, he would not change them.
There was no documented evidence the
resident's medical record included the clinical
rationale for the resident's receiving two
antipsychotic medications in the same class.
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In an interview on April 4, 2018, 3:25 p.m., the
CP stated he made recommendations about
the use of two antipsychotic medications and
spoke about it verbally on several occasions
but was frustrated the recommendations were
not addressed or acted on.
The CP stated he did not make any
recommendations in his MRR about the
simultaneous use of two antipsychotic
medications for Resident 52.
The monthly MRR by the CP for February and
March 2018 confirmed there was no
recommendations specific to multiple
antipsychotic use for the resident.
According to "Practice Guideline for the
Treatment of Patients with Schizophrenia,
Second Edition," Copyright 2010, by American
Psychiatric Association (APA),
"... Antipsychotics
Most reports on the combination of
antipsychotics describe the effects of
combinations with clozapine...
Combinations of two or more antipsychotics,
neither of which is clozapine, are also used
frequently for treatment of schizophrenia. Some
of this use reflects periods of cross-titration in
the transition from one antipsychotic to another,
but much of it represents long-term treatment.
Evidence for (or against) this practice is
minimal, as there are no controlled studies in
the literature...
The absence of evidence for combinations of
antipsychotics does not mean that there are no
patients who are best treated with such a
combination. However, their use should be
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8951 Granite Hill Dr
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justified by strong documentation that the
patient is not equally benefited by monotherapy
with either component of the combination.
Practitioners should be aware of the problems
inherent in combination therapies, including
increased side effects and drug interactions as
well as increased costs and decreased
adherence..."
The facility's policy and procedure titled,
"Monthly Drug Regimen Review" approved,
October 11, 2017, was reviewed and it
indicated,
"...DRR (drug regimen review) activities shall
include...Duplication of medication orders
include a written rationale for the duplication..."
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Drugs
CFR(s): 483.45(d)(1)-(6)
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§483.45(d) Unnecessary Drugs-General.
Each resident's drug regimen must be free
from unnecessary drugs. An unnecessary drug
is any drug when used§483.45(d)(1) In excessive dose (including
duplicate drug therapy); or
§483.45(d)(2) For excessive duration; or
§483.45(d)(3) Without adequate monitoring; or
§483.45(d)(4) Without adequate indications for
its use; or
§483.45(d)(5) In the presence of adverse
consequences which indicate the dose should
be reduced or discontinued; or
§483.45(d)(6) Any combinations of the reasons
stated in paragraphs (d)(1) through (5) of this
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section.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on interview and record review, the
facility failed to ensure the residents were free
from unnecessary medications when
medications ordered for the same indication
were not reviewed and clarified to prevent
duplication of therapy in a timely manner for
one of five sampled residents (Resident 52).
Findings:
Resident 52's medical record was reviewed on
April 4, 2018. The resident was admitted to the
facility on February 5, 2018, with the following
pain medications ordered:
- Tylenol 325 mg (milligram) two tablets by
mouth every four (4) hours as needed for
moderate pain (pain level between four and six
(6) on a 0-10 scale) started on February 5,
2018;
- Naproxen 250 mg tablet with food one tablet
by mouth every 4 hours as needed for
moderate pain (pain level between 4 and 6 on
a 0-10 scale) started on February 5, 2018; and
- Norco 10-325 mg one tablet by mouth every 4
hours as needed for moderate pain (pain level
between 4 and 6 on a 0-10 scale).
In an interview on April 4, 2018, at 11:30 a.m.,
RN 1 acknowledged the duplication of pain
therapy and agreed there was no pain
coverage for pain levels 1-3 and 7-10.
Review of the Consultant Pharmacist's monthly
Medication Regimen Review (MRR) for March
2018 included the following recommendation
for Resident 52:
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"The ibuprofen (another pain medication similar
to ordered naproxen) and Norco orders are
both currently indicated for moderate pain.
Please clarify..."
The CP's recommendation did not address the
duplication of therapy with Tylenol and there
was no CP recommendation made in the
February 2018 MRR report.
The facility's policy and procedure titled,
"Monthly Drug Regimen Review," approved,
October 11, 2017, was reviewed and it
indicated,
"DRR (drug regimen review) activities shall
include...Duplication of medication orders
include a written rationale for the duplication..."
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Free from Unnec Psychotropic Meds/PRN Use F758
CFR(s): 483.45(c)(3)(e)(1)-(5)
05/17/2018
§483.45(e) Psychotropic Drugs.
§483.45(c)(3) A psychotropic drug is any drug
that affects brain activities associated with
mental processes and behavior. These drugs
include, but are not limited to, drugs in the
following categories:
(i) Anti-psychotic;
(ii) Anti-depressant;
(iii) Anti-anxiety; and
(iv) Hypnotic
Based on a comprehensive assessment of a
resident, the facility must ensure that--§483.45(e)(1) Residents who have not used
psychotropic drugs are not given these drugs
unless the medication is necessary to treat a
specific condition as diagnosed and
documented in the clinical record;
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§483.45(e)(2) Residents who use psychotropic
drugs receive gradual dose reductions, and
behavioral interventions, unless clinically
contraindicated, in an effort to discontinue
these drugs;
§483.45(e)(3) Residents do not receive
psychotropic drugs pursuant to a PRN order
unless that medication is necessary to treat a
diagnosed specific condition that is
documented in the clinical record; and
§483.45(e)(4) PRN orders for psychotropic
drugs are limited to 14 days. Except as
provided in §483.45(e)(5), if the attending
physician or prescribing practitioner believes
that it is appropriate for the PRN order to be
extended beyond 14 days, he or she should
document their rationale in the resident's
medical record and indicate the duration for the
PRN order.
§483.45(e)(5) PRN orders for anti-psychotic
drugs are limited to 14 days and cannot be
renewed unless the attending physician or
prescribing practitioner evaluates the resident
for the appropriateness of that medication.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on interview and record review, the
facility failed to ensure the residents were free
from unnecessary psychotropic medications
when more than one medication was ordered
for the treatment of psychiatric diagnoses
without documented rationale for their use to
justify the benefit for two of five sampled
residents (Residents 15 and 52) based on
sound evidence-based literature or reference.
Findings:
1. Resident 15's medical record was reviewed
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8951 Granite Hill Dr
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(X4) ID
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on April 4, 2018. The resident was admitted on
February 8, 2010, with diagnoses including
psychosis, mood disorder, and impulse
disorder with the following prescribed
medications:
- Invega (paliperidone, medication to treat
various mental disorders) Susteena 156 mg
(milligram) inject into muscle every four weeks
on Wednesdays for psychosis manifested by
delusions; and
- Risperdal (risperidone, medication to treat
various mental disorders) three mg one tablet
by mouth every 12 hours for psychosis
manifested by responding to internal stimuli
(talking to self, yelling).
According to the nationally recognized drug
reference, Lexicomp Online,
"...Paliperidone is considered a benzisoxazole
atypical antipsychotic as it is the primary active
metabolite of risperidone...
...Injection: Monthly IM. Note: Prior to initiation
of monthly IM paliperidone, for patients naive to
oral paliperidone or oral or injectable
risperidone tolerability should be established
with a test dose of oral paliperidone or oral
risperidone. Previous oral antipsychotic
regimen can be gradually discontinued at the
time of initiation of monthly IM paliperidone...
Use: Labeled Indications
Schizophrenia: Treatment of Schizophrenia
Schizoaffective disorder (oral and monthly IM
paliperidone): Treatment of schizoaffective
disorder as monotherapy and as an adjunct to
mood stabilizers or antidepressants..."
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In an interview on April 5, 2018, at 9:10 a.m.,
Nurse Practitioner (NP) 1, stated he had seen
and was familiar with the resident. NP 1 stated
the reason the resident was receiving two
antipsychotic medications in the same class
was that one was a long acting injection and
the other short acting tablet. NP 1 was not able
to provide rationale justifying with supporting
evidence use of two or more of antipsychotic
medications applicable specifically to the
resident.
In an interview on April 4, 2018, at 3:25 p.m.,
the Consultant Pharmacist (CP) stated there
had been number of verbal discussions on the
use of two or more antipsychotic medications
but no documented recommendations were
included in the resident's medical record.
2. Resident 52's medical record was reviewed
on April 4, 2018. The resident was admitted to
the facility on February 5, 2018, with diagnoses
including schizophrenia with the following
prescribed medications continued from the
hospital:
-Seroquel (medication to treat a various mental
disorder) 100 mg (milligram) one half tablet (50
mg) every morning and 400 mg one tablet by
mouth every day at bedtime for schizophrenia
manifested by responding to internal stimuli
causing to strike out towards others; and
- Risperdal (medication to treat a various
mental disorder) 0.5 mg tablet one tablet at bed
time for psychosis manifested by auditory
hallucinations.
In an interview on April 5, 2018, at 9:10 a.m.,
NP 1 stated he based his clinical decisions on
the input from the patient's family members,
facility staff, the hospital admission orders,
discussion with the psychiatrist, and other
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factors in determining the need for the
continuation of antipsychotic medications. NP 1
also stated if the antipsychotic medications
were continued from the hospital he would not
change them.
There was no documented evidence in the
resident's medical record of the clinical
rationale for the resident's receiving two
antipsychotic medications in the same class.
In an interview on April 4, 2018, 3:25 p.m., the
CP stated he made recommendations about
the use of two antipsychotic medications and
spoke about it verbally on several occasions
but was frustrated the recommendations were
not addressed or acted on.
The CP stated he did not make any
recommendations about the simultaneous use
of two antipsychotic medications for Resident
52.
According to "Practice Guideline for the
Treatment of Patients with Schizophrenia,
Second Edition," Copyright 2010, by American
Psychiatric Association (APA),
"... Antipsychotics
Most reports on the combination of
antipsychotics describe the effects of
combinations with clozapine...
Case series show improvements in residual
positive symptoms with the addition of a
number of other antipsychotics to clozapine.
These agents include loxapine, pimozide, and
risperidone...
Combinations of two or more antipsychotics,
neither of which is clozapine, are also used
frequently for treatment of schizophrenia. Some
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of this use reflects periods of cross-titration in
the transition from one antipsychotic to another,
but much of it represents long-term treatment.
Evidence for (or against) this practice is
minimal, as there are no controlled studies in
the literature. The largest case series includes
six persons with inadequate responses to 2040 mg/ day of olanzapine, who had average
decreases in BPRS and PANSS scores of 35%
after addition of 60-600 mg/day of sulpiride for
at least 10 weeks. Without a control group,
such results are difficult to evaluate. Moreover,
sulpiride is not available in the United States,
and there is no way to know if similar results
might be found with other antipsychotics.
The absence of evidence for combinations of
antipsychotics does not mean that there are no
patients who are best treated with such a
combination. However, their use should be
justified by strong documentation that the
patient is not equally benefited by monotherapy
with either component of the combination.
Practitioners should be aware of the problems
inherent in combination therapies, including
increased side effects and drug interactions as
well as increased costs and decreased
adherence..."
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Free of Medication Error Rts 5 Prcnt or More
CFR(s): 483.45(f)(1)
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§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 residents
were free from medication errors during
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
RIVERSIDE HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE CENTER, LLC
8951 Granite Hill Dr
Riverside, CA 92509
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medication pass by administering to Resident
62 after crushing an extended release (ER)
medication and by administering to Resident 15
a thyroid medication after breakfast against the
manufacturer's recommendation. The
medication error rate was 6.25%.
Findings:
1. During a medication pass observation on
April 2, 2018, at 8:18 a.m., Licensed Vocational
Nurse (LVN) 3 prepared 12 medications for
Resident 62, crushed 10 medications including
one extended release divalproex (medication
for seizure) ER 500 mg, and administered,
mixed in apple sauce, to the resident.
In an interview on April 4, 2018, at 10:40 a.m.,
LVN 5 stated there was a physician order to
crush all his medications and all his
medications were crushed before
administration. LVN 5 acknowledged the
physician should have been consulted on the
crushing of extended release medications.
In an interview on April 4, 2018, at 3:25 p.m.,
the Consultant Pharmacist (CP) acknowledged
the extended release medications should not
be crushed.
The facility's policy and procedure titled,
"Medication Administration-General Guidelines"
approved, October 11, 2017, was reviewed and
it indicated,
"...If it is safe to do so, mediation tablets may
be crushed...
Long-acting or enteric coated dosage forms
should generally not be crushed; an alternative
should be sought..."
According to the manufacturer's drug label
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CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES
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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555884
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COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
RIVERSIDE HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE CENTER, LLC
8951 Granite Hill Dr
Riverside, CA 92509
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL
REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION)
ID
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information on divalproex ER tablets,
"...Divalproex sodium extended-release tablets
are an extended-release product intended for
once-a-day oral administration. Divalproex
sodium extended-release tablets should be
swallowed whole and should not be crushed or
chewed..."
2. During a medication pass on April 4, 2018,
8:15 a.m., LVN 5 administered to Resident 15
medications including one tablet of
levothyroxine (thyroid supplement for regulating
body metabolism) 88 mcg (microgram).
Review of the resident's medical record
indicated the levothyroxine dose was
scheduled to be administered at 6:30 a.m. once
a day.
In an interview on April 4, 2018, at 10:40 a.m.,
LVN 5 stated she was not able to administer
earlier and acknowledged the medication was
administered late. LVN 11 stated the resident
had his breakfast around 7:30 a.m. LVN 11
agreed the medication should have been given
before breakfast on an empty stomach.
The facility's policy and procedure titled,
"Medication Administration-General
Guidelines," approved, October 11, 2017, was
reviewed and it indicated,
"...Medications shall be administered within 60
minutes of scheduled time, except before or
after meal orders, which are administered
based on mealtimes..."
According to the manufacturer's drug label
information on levothyroxine tablets,
"...Administer levothyroxine sodium tablets as a
single daily dose, on an empty stomach, oneFORM CMS-2567(02-99) Previous Versions Obsolete
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
OMB NO. 0938-0391
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X1) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
A. BUILDING: ___________
B. WING: _______________
555884
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COMPLETED
04/17/2018
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
RIVERSIDE HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE CENTER, LLC
8951 Granite Hill Dr
Riverside, CA 92509
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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ID
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half to one hour before breakfast..."
F921
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Safe/Functional/Sanitary/Comfortable Environ
CFR(s): 483.90(i)
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§483.90(i) Other Environmental Conditions
The facility must provide a safe, functional,
sanitary, and comfortable environment for
residents, staff and the public.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview, and record
review, for one of 27 sampled residents
(Resident 30), the facility failed to provide for a
sanitary and functional toilet to use when
maintenance staff was not called for repair for a
clogged toilet in Room 5 over the weekend.
This failure resulted to Resident 30 utilizing the
toilet across his room (Room 8).
Findings:
On April 2, 2018, at 9:50 a.m., Resident 30 was
observed entering Room 8 and had used the
toilet. Resident 30 resided in Room 5.
On April 2, 2018, at 9:55 a.m., Resident 30
verified he utilized the toilet in Room 8.
On April 2, 2018, at 10:00 a.m., Certified
Nursing Assistant's (CNA) 4 and CNA 5 (both
CNA's were inside Room 5) were interviewed.
Both CNA's stated the toilet in Room 5 was
clogged over the weekend.
On April 2, 2018, at 10:05 a.m., the Director of
Staff Development (DSD) was interviewed. The
DSD inspected and verified the toilet in Room 5
was clogged. DSD stated, he was not aware
that the toilet in Room 5 was clogged over the
weekend.
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Facility ID: CA240000081
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
OMB NO. 0938-0391
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X1) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
A. BUILDING: ___________
B. WING: _______________
555884
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/17/2018
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
RIVERSIDE HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE CENTER, LLC
8951 Granite Hill Dr
Riverside, CA 92509
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PREFIX
TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL
REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION)
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On April 2, 2018, at 10:10 a.m., the
Maintenance Supervisor (MS) was interviewed.
The MS stated, he only found out about the
clogged toilet in Room 5 at 9:00 a.m. today.
MD further explained, there was no
maintenance personnel assigned to work over
the weekend except to respond to maintenance
emergencies.
On April 4, 2018, at 9:43 a.m, Licensed
Vocational Nurse (LVN) 7 was interviewed. The
maintenance log book was reviewed with LVN
7. LVN 7 stated there was no record of entry
made about the toilet in Room 5 being clogged
over the weekend.
On April 4, 2018, at 10:28 a.m., the MS was
interviewed. MS stated, staff did not write down
an entry notation in the maintenance log that
the toilet in Room 5 needed to be repaired over
the weekend.
On April 4, 2018, at 2:58 p.m., the Director of
Nursing (DON) was interviewed. The DON
stated, a clogged toilet over the weekend was
considered an emergency and should have
been called for immediate repair.
On April 5, 2018, the facility policy dated April
2010, titled, "Work Orders, Maintenance," was
reviewed. The policy indicated, "...In order to
establish a priority of maintenance service,
work orders must be filled out...Emergency
requests will be given priority ..."
FORM CMS-2567(02-99) Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID: 3H3Z11
Facility ID: CA240000081
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