F 0761
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted
professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately
locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure medications were stored in
a secure location for one (1) of three (3) sampled residents (Resident 1), when Resident 1's medication
was located unattended at the counter next to the sink near the door of Resident 1's room.
This deficient practice had the potential for other residents, unauthorized staff, and visitors to have access
to medications and the potential for misuse and ineffective treatment.
Findings:
During a review of Resident 1's, admission Record , printed on 8/24/23, the admission record indicated
Resident 1 was originally admitted to the facility in 2017 and readmitted in 2022 with a medical diagnosis of
acute and chronic respiratory failure ( a serious condition that makes it difficult to breathe on your own) and
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD- is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes
obstructed airflow from the lungs and causes breathlessness).
During an observation on 8/24/23 at 11:25 a.m., at Resident 1's room , a vial of medication labeled
Acetylcysteine ( a medication that is used to loosen thick mucus in individuals with respiratory disorders),
nebulizer kit (device that helps in transforming liquid medications into a fine spray (aerosol) or mist, which
can then be carried into the respiratory system through inhalation) and normal saline was left at the counter
next to sink unattended, easily accessible to unauthorized staff or residents.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 8/24/23 at 11:42 p.m., with LVN1(Licensed Vocational
Nurse), the vial of medication Acetylcysteine, nebulizer kit, and normal saline were still left at the counter
next to sink unattended. LVN 1 stated it is not safe to leave medication unattended as other residents can
accidentally take it and can be dangerous. LVN 1 also stated it is important that the medication should be
stored in locked cart when not in use.
During a review of Resident 1's, Order summary , the doctor's orders indicated, Resident 1 has an order for
Acetylcysteine Solution 20% 4 ml inhale orally two times a day for Bronchiectasis (a condition in which the
lungs' airways become damaged, making it hard to clear mucus.) to use with albuterol.
During an interview on 8/24/23 at 3:02 pm., with DON (Director of Nursing), the DON stated medications
should not be left unattended and should be secured safely.
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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.
LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER
REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
TITLE
(X6) DATE
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Facility ID:
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Event ID:
555104
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
555104
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/05/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Concord Post Acute
1050 San Miguel Road
Concord, CA 94518
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 0761
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
During a review of the facility's Policy and Procedure (P&P) titled, Storage of Medications , revised on
11/2022, the P&P indicated, policy heading . The facility stores all drugs and biologicals in a safe, secure,
and orderly manner . Policy Interpretation and Implementation .1. Drugs and biologicals used in the facility
are stored in locked compartments under proper temperature, light and humidity controls. Only persons
authorized to prepare and administer medications have access to locked medications .
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
555104
If continuation sheet
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