F 0678
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to
physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review, the facility staff failed to recognize a cardiorespiratory arrest (a life-threatening
medical emergency that occurs when the heart and lungs stop functioning properly) for one of three
sampled residents (Resident 1), which resulted in a delay in performing CPR (or cardiopulmonary
resuscitation, a procedure to keep the blood pumping when the heart stops or when it beats too
ineffectively to circulate blood to the brain and other vital organs) on Resident 1 who was a full-code (a
medical directive indicating that a patient wishes to receive all possible life-saving measures in the event of
a medical emergency) after he was found unresponsive. This failure led to Resident 1 ' s death.
Findings:
During an interview on [DATE] at 9 a.m., Complainant 5 stated he arrived at the facility on [DATE]
approximately five to seven minutes after receiving a call about an unresponsive patient who was having
difficulty breathing. Complainant 5 stated he found Resident 1 on a non-rebreather mask (a mask that
delivers high concentrations of oxygen), but was apneic (not breathing spontaneously), unresponsive and
diaphoretic (covered with sweat), and pulseless. Complainant 5 stated he immediately started chest
compressions on Resident 1. Complainant 5 stated he continued to perform CPR on Resident 1 until his
time of death, about 20-25 minutes later. Complainant 5 stated there was an AED (automated external
defibrillator, or a portable medical device that can analyze the heart's rhythm and, if necessary, deliver an
electrical shock, or defibrillation, to help the heart re-establish an effective rhythm) at Resident 1 ' s
bedside, but the machine was not on nor were the pads applied on Resident 1 ' s chest. Complainant 5
stated he was later told by the staff that Resident 1 had been unresponsive and had oxygen saturation
levels (a measure of how much oxygen is in your blood) in the 60 ' s or 70 ' s approximately 40 minutes
before his arrival (the normal range for oxygen saturation is typically between 95% and 100%).
A review of Resident 1 ' s Face Sheet indicated he was admitted to the facility with diagnoses including
acute and chronic respiratory failure (a condition where the body is not getting enough oxygen due to a
failure of the lungs to properly exchange gases, which can occur suddenly or over time).
A review of Resident 1 ' s Progress Notes, dated [DATE], indicated, . At around 1650 (4:50 p.m.) respiratory
nurse was doing her rounds and noticed this resident was not wearing his NC (nasal cannula [a device with
two prongs that deliver oxygen directly into the nostrils]). The nurse put resident back on his O2 (oxygen)
via NC, states when she was with the pt (patient) he woke up but didn ' t say anything. At around 1655
(4:55 p.m.) this writer went to give resident his evening medications. Resident was asleep and unable to
wake up. This LN (Licensed Nurse) did a sternum rub (to determine if
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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
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
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555120
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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Vineyard Post Acute
101 Monroe Street
Petaluma, CA 94954
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Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
a person is conscious and responsive) and resident would wake up and fall straight back to sleep. This LN
then took resident V/S (vital signs) again . BP (blood pressure) 150/74, 97.5 F, 22 RPM (respirations per
minute), 75 SPO2 (oxygen saturation), BG (blood glucose [blood sugar level]) 156 on 2L (2 liters of oxygen)
via NC. Immediately this LN called the respiratory nurse, put his bed into high fowlers [positioned with the
head elevated between 60-90 degrees], increase his 02 (oxygen) to 4L, and gave this resident his nebulizer
tx [a treatment involving a device that delivers medications directly into the lungs], Resident's 02 was not
increasing so this writer called 911. Respiratory nurse and Nurse Supervisor 2 was with the resident
monitoring (sic). Upon completion of nebulizer tx resident's 02 was unchanged. The respiratory nurse then
put a nonrebreather mask on resident and increased the 02 to 15L. Resident's 02 then went up to 97%. At
around 1730 (5:30 p.m.) at the same (sic) this resident stopped breathing, and the paramedics arrived on
scene. CPR was initiated by paramedics . 30 minutes of CPR was conducted. Time of death was called at
1753 (5:53 p.m.) .
During an interview on [DATE] at 1:31 p.m., Licensed Staff A stated she was called into Resident 1 ' s room
because of his oxygen level was low. Licensed Staff A was unable to recall the time nor how low the oxygen
level was. Licensed Staff A stated she replaced Resident 1 ' s nasal cannula to a non-rebreather mask.
Licensed Staff A stated Resident 1 was diaphoretic and would briefly open his eyes as she performed
sternal rubs. Licensed Staff A stated she told Licensed Staff C to call 911, as she and another staff stayed
at Resident 1 ' s bedside. Licensed Staff A stated she continued to monitor Resident 1 ' s breathing and
performing sternal rubs. Licensed Staff A stated Resident 1 stopped breathing very suddenly, and as she
was about to get the crash cart from outside the room, she almost ran straight into the paramedics.
Licensed Staff A stated she never had a chance to start CPR.
During an interview on [DATE] 1:40 p.m., Licensed Staff B stated she recalled Resident 1 ' s death and
added she was in the room very briefly. Licensed Staff B stated Resident 1 was nonresponsive to sternal
rubs. Licensed Staff B demonstrated gasping motions when asked to describe how Resident 1 ' s breathing
was. Licensed Staff B stated she was checking Resident 1 ' s carotid pulse (the rhythmic pulse of the
carotid arteries located on either side of the neck) while she was at the bedside, and stated Resident 1
never lost a pulse. Licensed Staff B stated there was an AED at the bedside, but it was not used. Licensed
Staff B stated she had never used an AED outside of training. Licensed Staff B stated AED pads were
placed on patients when CPR was started, and the AED was used when a patient became pulseless.
During an interview on [DATE] at 1:58 p.m., Licensed Staff C stated she was about to give Resident 1 his
medications the evening of [DATE] when he would not wake up. Licensed Staff C stated Resident 1 would
briefly open his eyes as she did sternal rubs but would fall back to sleep after. Licensed Staff C stated
Resident 1 ' s vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, heart rate and respiratory rate) were normal except
for his low oxygen saturation. Licensed Staff C stated she started the nebulizer treatment and called for
Licensed Staff A for further assistance. Licensed Staff C stated after a few minutes of the nebulizer
treatment, she called 911. Licensed Staff C stated she brought the AED to Resident 1 ' s room per 911 ' s
instructions. Licensed Staff C stated the AED was for Licensed Staff A and B to use, as they were at
Resident 1 ' s bedside. Licensed Staff C stated CPR was not started on Resident 1 as he never lost pulse,
nor had his breathing stopped.
During an interview on [DATE] at 3:10 p.m., the Director of Nursing (DON) stated CPR was performed
when someone was unresponsive, not breathing or has lost their pulse. The DON stated she expected staff
to follow the paramedics ' instructions during emergency situations.
A review of a national standard by the American Heart Association titled, Cardiac Arrest, dated
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555120
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/13/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Vineyard Post Acute
101 Monroe Street
Petaluma, CA 94954
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 0678
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
2025, indicated, Cardiac arrest can strike without warning . The signs are: Sudden loss of responsiveness The person doesn ' t respond, even if you tap them hard on the shoulders or ask loudly if they're OK. The
person doesn ' t move, speak, blink or otherwise react. No normal breathing - The person isn ' t breathing or
is only gasping for air . If you think the person may be suffering cardiac arrest and you're a trained lay
rescuer: Ensure scene safety. Check for response. Shout for help. Tell someone nearby to call 911 or your
emergency response number. Ask that person or another bystander to bring you an AED, if there ' s one on
hand. Tell them to hurry - time is critical. If you ' re alone with an adult who has signs of cardiac arrest, call
911 and get an AED (if one is available). Check for no breathing or only gasping. If the person isn ' t
breathing or is only gasping, begin CPR with compressions. Administer high-quality CPR. Push down at
least two inches in the center of the chest at a rate of 100 to 120 pushes a minute. Allow the chest to come
back up to its normal position after each push. Use an AED. As soon as it arrives, turn it on and follow the
prompts. Continue CPR. Administer it until the person starts to breathe or move, or until someone with
more advanced training, such as an EMS team member, takes over .
A review of the document titled, CPR Facts and Statistics by The American Red Cross Training Services,
published [DATE], indicated, Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Facts: Survival chances decrease by 10% for
every minute that immediate CPR and use of an AED is delayed. Immediate CPR can triple the chance of
survival .
Based on interview and record review, the facility staff failed to recognize a cardiorespiratory arrest (a
life-threatening medical emergency that occurs when the heart and lungs stop functioning properly) for one
of three sampled residents (Resident 1), which resulted in a delay in performing CPR (or cardiopulmonary
resuscitation, a procedure to keep the blood pumping when the heart stops or when it beats too
ineffectively to circulate blood to the brain and other vital organs) on Resident 1 who was a full-code (a
medical directive indicating that a patient wishes to receive all possible life-saving measures in the event of
a medical emergency) after he was found unresponsive. This failure led to Resident 1's death.
Findings:
During an interview on [DATE] at 9 a.m., Complainant 5 stated he arrived at the facility on [DATE]
approximately five to seven minutes after receiving a call about an unresponsive patient who was having
difficulty breathing. Complainant 5 stated he found Resident 1 on a non-rebreather mask (a mask that
delivers high concentrations of oxygen), but was apneic (not breathing spontaneously), unresponsive and
diaphoretic (covered with sweat), and pulseless. Complainant 5 stated he immediately started chest
compressions on Resident 1. Complainant 5 stated he continued to perform CPR on Resident 1 until his
time of death, about 20-25 minutes later. Complainant 5 stated there was an AED (automated external
defibrillator, or a portable medical device that can analyze the heart's rhythm and, if necessary, deliver an
electrical shock, or defibrillation, to help the heart re-establish an effective rhythm) at Resident 1's bedside,
but the machine was not on nor were the pads applied on Resident 1's chest. Complainant 5 stated he was
later told by the staff that Resident 1 had been unresponsive and had oxygen saturation levels (a measure
of how much oxygen is in your blood) in the 60's or 70's approximately 40 minutes before his arrival (the
normal range for oxygen saturation is typically between 95% and 100%).
A review of Resident 1's Face Sheet indicated he was admitted to the facility with diagnoses including acute
and chronic respiratory failure (a condition where the body is not getting enough oxygen due to a failure of
the lungs to properly exchange gases, which can occur suddenly or over time).
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Event ID:
Facility ID:
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No. 0938-0391
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555120
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/13/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Vineyard Post Acute
101 Monroe Street
Petaluma, CA 94954
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 0678
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
A review of Resident 1's Progress Notes , dated [DATE] , indicated, . At around 1650 (4:50 p.m.) respiratory
nurse was doing her rounds and noticed this resident was not wearing his NC (nasal cannula [a device with
two prongs that deliver oxygen directly into the nostrils]). The nurse put resident back on his O2 (oxygen)
via NC, states when she was with the pt (patient) he woke up but didn't say anything. At around 1655 (4:55
p.m.) this writer went to give resident his evening medications. Resident was asleep and unable to wake up.
This LN (Licensed Nurse) did a sternum rub (to determine if a person is conscious and responsive) and
resident would wake up and fall straight back to sleep. This LN then took resident V/S (vital signs) again .
BP (blood pressure) 150/74, 97.5 F, 22 RPM (respirations per minute), 75 SPO2 (oxygen saturation), BG
(blood glucose [blood sugar level]) 156 on 2L (2 liters of oxygen) via NC. Immediately this LN called the
respiratory nurse, put his bed into high fowlers [positioned with the head elevated between 60-90 degrees],
increase his 02 (oxygen) to 4L, and gave this resident his nebulizer tx [a treatment involving a device that
delivers medications directly into the lungs], Resident's 02 was not increasing so this writer called 911.
Respiratory nurse and Nurse Supervisor 2 was with the resident monitoring (sic). Upon completion of
nebulizer tx resident's 02 was unchanged. The respiratory nurse then put a nonrebreather mask on resident
and increased the 02 to 15L. Resident's 02 then went up to 97%. At around 1730 (5:30 p.m.) at the same
(sic) this resident stopped breathing, and the paramedics arrived on scene. CPR was initiated by
paramedics . 30 minutes of CPR was conducted. Time of death was called at 1753 (5:53 p.m.) .
During an interview on [DATE] at 1:31 p.m., Licensed Staff A stated she was called into Resident 1's room
because of his oxygen level was low. Licensed Staff A was unable to recall the time nor how low the oxygen
level was. Licensed Staff A stated she replaced Resident 1's nasal cannula to a non-rebreather mask.
Licensed Staff A stated Resident 1 was diaphoretic and would briefly open his eyes as she performed
sternal rubs. Licensed Staff A stated she told Licensed Staff C to call 911, as she and another staff stayed
at Resident 1's bedside. Licensed Staff A stated she continued to monitor Resident 1's breathing and
performing sternal rubs. Licensed Staff A stated Resident 1 stopped breathing very suddenly , and as she
was about to get the crash cart from outside the room, she almost ran straight into the paramedics.
Licensed Staff A stated she never had a chance to start CPR.
During an interview on [DATE] 1:40 p.m., Licensed Staff B stated she recalled Resident 1's death and
added she was in the room very briefly . Licensed Staff B stated Resident 1 was nonresponsive to sternal
rubs. Licensed Staff B demonstrated gasping motions when asked to describe how Resident 1's breathing
was. Licensed Staff B stated she was checking Resident 1's carotid pulse (the rhythmic pulse of the carotid
arteries located on either side of the neck) while she was at the bedside, and stated Resident 1 never lost a
pulse. Licensed Staff B stated there was an AED at the bedside, but it was not used. Licensed Staff B
stated she had never used an AED outside of training. Licensed Staff B stated AED pads were placed on
patients when CPR was started, and the AED was used when a patient became pulseless.
During an interview on [DATE] at 1:58 p.m., Licensed Staff C stated she was about to give Resident 1 his
medications the evening of [DATE] when he would not wake up. Licensed Staff C stated Resident 1 would
briefly open his eyes as she did sternal rubs but would fall back to sleep after. Licensed Staff C stated
Resident 1's vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, heart rate and respiratory rate) were normal except
for his low oxygen saturation. Licensed Staff C stated she started the nebulizer treatment and called for
Licensed Staff A for further assistance. Licensed Staff C stated after a few minutes of the nebulizer
treatment, she called 911. Licensed Staff C stated she brought the AED to Resident 1's room per 911's
instructions. Licensed Staff C stated the AED was for Licensed Staff A and B to use, as they were at
Resident 1's bedside. Licensed Staff C stated CPR was not started on
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
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If continuation sheet
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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
555120
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/13/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Vineyard Post Acute
101 Monroe Street
Petaluma, CA 94954
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 0678
Resident 1 as he never lost pulse, nor had his breathing stopped.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
During an interview on [DATE] at 3:10 p.m., the Director of Nursing (DON) stated CPR was performed
when someone was unresponsive, not breathing or has lost their pulse. The DON stated she expected staff
to follow the paramedics' instructions during emergency situations.
Residents Affected - Few
A review of a national standard by the American Heart Association titled, Cardiac Arrest , dated 2025 ,
indicated, Cardiac arrest can strike without warning . The signs are: Sudden loss of responsiveness - The
person doesn't respond, even if you tap them hard on the shoulders or ask loudly if they're OK. The person
doesn't move, speak, blink or otherwise react. No normal breathing - The person isn't breathing or is only
gasping for air . If you think the person may be suffering cardiac arrest and you're a trained lay rescuer:
Ensure scene safety. Check for response. Shout for help. Tell someone nearby to call 911 or your
emergency response number. Ask that person or another bystander to bring you an AED, if there's one on
hand. Tell them to hurry - time is critical. If you're alone with an adult who has signs of cardiac arrest, call
911 and get an AED (if one is available). Check for no breathing or only gasping. If the person isn't
breathing or is only gasping, begin CPR with compressions. Administer high-quality CPR. Push down at
least two inches in the center of the chest at a rate of 100 to 120 pushes a minute. Allow the chest to come
back up to its normal position after each push. Use an AED. As soon as it arrives, turn it on and follow the
prompts. Continue CPR. Administer it until the person starts to breathe or move, or until someone with
more advanced training, such as an EMS team member, takes over .
A review of the document titled, CPR Facts and Statistics by The American Red Cross Training Services ,
published [DATE] , indicated, Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Facts: Survival chances decrease by 10% for
every minute that immediate CPR and use of an AED is delayed. Immediate CPR can triple the chance of
survival .
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