F 0758
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated,
prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic
medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure one of three residents (Resident 2) were free from
unnecessary psychotropic medications (medication capable of affecting the mind, emotions, and behavior)
when Resident 2 received quetiapine fumarate (Seroquel, an antipsychotic medication used to treat certain
mental/mood conditions) without adequate indication and monitoring a specific target behavior for its use.
This failure could result in lack of adequate monitoring and had the potential for residents to receive
unnecessary medications.
Findings:
Resident 2 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including dementia (loss of thinking,
remembering, and reasoning skills) in other diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified severity, without
behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety; type 2 diabetes mellitus
(high levels of sugar in the blood) ; essential hypertension (high blood pressure that does not have a known
cause).
During a review of Resident 2's Minimum Data Set (MDS, a resident clinical assessment tool) dated
6/12/24, the MDS indicated, Resident 2 had a BIMS score of 99 (Brief Interview for Mental Status, a
mandatory tool used to screen and identify the cognitive condition of residents. A score of 99 indicates that
a patient was unable to complete the BIMS).
During a review of Resident 2's nursing telehealth evaluation dated 6/7/24 9:49 p.m., indicated Resident 2's
family member (FM) was requesting Seroquel because ER (emergency room) forgot to add that medication
with discharge orders.
During a review of Resident 2's physician order dated 6/7/24, it was indicated a new order for Seroquel 25
mg (milligram, unit of measurement) daily at bedtime for 3 days. The order did not have an indication for
use and monitoring of side effects.
During an interview on 7/26/24 at 4:12 p.m., with Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) B, she stated she went
through the medication list with the FM and Seroquel was not in the list. LVN B stated the FM wanted
Seroquel to ordered. LVN B stated she contacted the doctor and got an order for Seroquel.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 8/21/24 at 9:25 a.m., with the Pharmacy
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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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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555068
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/29/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
White Blossom Care Center
1990 Fruitdale Avenue
San Jose, CA 95128
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(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0758
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Consultant (PC), the PC stated a new admission review intermittent medication regimen review (IMRR) was
done on 6/10/24. The PC stated the IMRR recommendation was to put an order to monitor target behavior
and side effects.
During a review of Resident 2's medication administration record (MAR) indicated Resident 2 received
Seroquel on 6/8/24 and 6/9/24. There was no monitoring of target behavior and side effects on the MAR.
During an interview on 9/11/24 at 4:29 p.m., with the PC, the PC stated the recommendation was to taper
(gradual) antipsychotic medication. The PC stated some patients may see some rebound behaviors when
stopping the antipsychotic.
Review of the facility's policy, titled Antipsychotic Medication Use, undated, indicated Residents will only
receive antipsychotic medications when necessary . The attending physician and other staff will gather and
document information to clarify a resident's behavior, mood, function, medical condition, and specific
symptoms. Residents who are admitted from the community or transferred from a hospital .will be evaluated
for the appropriateness and indications for use. Nursing staff shall monitor for and report any of the
following side effects and adverse consequences of antipsychotic medications .
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Event ID:
Facility ID:
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Printed: 05/15/2026
Form Approved OMB
No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555068
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/29/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
White Blossom Care Center
1990 Fruitdale Avenue
San Jose, CA 95128
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0880
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure infection prevention practices were
followed for one of four residents (Resident 1) when the door of the Covid-19 isolation room was open. This
failure had the potential to result in transmission and spread of Covid-19 infection.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings:
During an observation, on 8/21/24 at 3:20 p.m., the door of a Covid-19 isolation room AA was open.
Review of Resident 1's clinical record indicated she was admitted on [DATE] with a diagnosis including
acute pulmonary edema (fluid builds up in the lungs making it difficult to breathe), acute and chronic
respiratory failure with hypoxia (a condition where not enough oxygen in the body) A condition in which the
lungs have a hard time loading the blood with oxygen or removing carbon dioxide. Lungs cannot release
enough oxygen into the blood). Resident 1 was covid positive on 8/21/24.
During an interview on 8/21/24 at 3:27 p.m., with Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) A, she confirmed
Resident 1 was Covid-19 positive and acknowledged that the door of the room was open. LVN A stated the
door should be closed at all times.
During an interview on 8/21/24 at 3:55 p.m., with the Infection Preventionist (IP), she stated the door of a
covid positive room should be closed at all times to contain the infection.
According to CDC's Infection Control Guidance:SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19, indicated Place a patient with
suspected or confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection in a single-person room. The door should be kept closed.
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