F 0658
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure one of four sampled residents (Resident 1) received
care within professional standards of practice when licensed nursing staff failed to administer physician
ordered pain medications to treat her moderate to severe pain, which led to ceaseless pain that worsened
in numerical order and severity. This failure resulted in Resident 1 experiencing severe pain and had the
potential to result in suffering and feelings of abandonment.A review of Resident 1's admission record
indicated she was admitted to the facility in August, 2025 with medical diagnoses which included surgical
aftercare of the digestive system (postoperative care after a procedure of the digestive system, which
includes monitoring for complications, managing pain and medications, and regular follow-ups with a
doctor).A review of Resident 1's clinical record included the following documents:A Nursing Care Plan
initiated on 8/18/25, indicated Resident 1 had Pain, with the stated goal, Pain will be relieved to a tolerable
level as indicated by resident, using verbal or non-verbal communication to the extent possible, with nursing
care interventions which included, Administer treatment as ordered. Assess for pain every shift, and as
indicated. Notify physician if resident experiences unmanageable or intolerable pain.A review of Resident
1's medication administration record (MAR - a daily documentation record where licensed nursing staff
document medications and treatments administered to a resident) dated 8/18/25 at 12:26 p.m., indicated
Medical Doctor 1 (MD1) ordered the following medication for mild pain: Acetaminophen (A medication, also
called Tylenol used to treat pain) Tablet 325 MG (milligram).Give two tablet by mouth every 4 hours as
needed for Mild Pain. and contained documented administrations of Acetaminophen with correlating pain
scale entries of five (5) (Numeric pain scale where 0 indicates no pain, and 10 is the worst pain
experienced during a person's lifetime) at 6:30 a.m., six (6) at 3:04 p.m., and six (6) at 7:25 p.m. on 8/19/25,
as well as seven (7) at 10:50 a.m., on 8/20/25.A review of Resident 1's MAR dated 8/19/25 at 5:15 p.m.,
indicated MD 1 ordered the following medication for moderate to severe pain: Morphine Sulfate (A
controlled substance to treat moderate to severe pain) Oral Solution 20 MG/ML (Milliliter = ML).Give 0.5 ml
by mouth every 6 hours as needed for moderate to severe pain (5-10), and indicated Resident 1 did not
receive any administrations of Morphine Sulfate for pain relief on 8/19/25, 8/20/25 or 8/21/25.A review of a
progress note dated 8/19/25 at 10:44 p.m. entered by Licensed Nurse 2 (LN 2), indicated, Complaint of
pain to surgical site, medicated with Tylenol with minimal effect. A review of a progress note dated 8/21/25
at 4:47 a.m., entered by Licensed Nurse 3 (LN 3), indicated, Resident complains of generalized pain, but
resident's PRN (As needed) morphine has not been delivered yet . Resident reports Acetaminophen
causes nausea.A review of a facility document titled, Change of Condition, dated 8/21/25 at 9:22 p.m.,
entered by Licensed Nurse 1 (LN 1) indicated Resident 1 was sent to a general acute care hospital (GACH)
around 9:14 p.m. on 8/21/25 due to persistent nausea and vomiting with high blood pressure and
tachycardia (heart rate above 100 beats per minute). During an interview with MD 1 on
Residents Affected - Few
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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
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Event ID:
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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
09/16/2025
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 0658
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
9/16/25 at 5:00 p.m., he stated he saw and assessed Resident 1 at the facility on the afternoon of 8/19/25
and ordered the PRN Morphine Sulfate to treat Resident 1's moderate to severe pain due to her recent
digestive system surgery and her current medical diagnoses. MD 1 added that Medical Doctor 2 (MD 2),
who was familiar with Resident 1 then took over the care of Resident 1 on the evening of 8/19/25 and was
Resident 1's attending physician for the remainder of her stay in the facility.During an interview with
Resident 1 on 9/16/25 at 5:08 p.m., she stated she asked the facility nurse repeatedly for pain medication
when she began experiencing pain after being admitted to the facility on [DATE], and over the next several
days (from 8/18/25 through 8/21/25) she experienced severe pain that was not controlled despite her using
her call light to request more pain medications multiple times, which left her feeling, scared, terrified and
alone. She added that one nurse (referring to LN 1), would either not answer the call light, turn the call light
off, or just come in her room and stare at her like he didn't believe me.During a concurrent interview and
record review with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 9/16/25 at 11:30 a.m., Resident 1's August 2025 MAR
was reviewed. The DON stated nursing staff who had cared for Resident 1 from 8/19/25 through 8/21/25
were not working during the Surveyor's visit, so they were not able to be interviewed, and she didn't know
why Resident 1 was not administered the ordered Morphine Sulfate to treat her documented high pain
levels and instead had only been administered Acetaminophen ordered for the treatment of mild pain. The
DON stated her expectation was that nursing staff administered the pain medication that correlated with the
resident's pain level, adding that if the physician order was unclear, nursing staff needed to verify the order
with the physician. The DON reviewed Resident 1's MAR and confirmed Resident 1's physician ordered
pain assessments indicated, Assess for Pain QS (every shift) .and chart using 1-10 Scale: 0= No pain,1-3 =
Mild Pain, 4-6 = moderate pain, 7-9 = Severe Pain, 10= Excruciating (pain) every shift for pain scale. The
DON confirmed there was no documentation on Resident 1's MAR of Resident 1's pain assessment on
8/19/25 for morning shift. The DON confirmed Resident 1's pain level on her MAR the evening of 8/18/25,
was documented as six (6), and Resident 1's pain level was not documented on her MAR the morning shift
of 8/19/25. The DON also confirmed Resident 1's MAR indicated her pain had increased in level and
severity over time on the evening and night shift of 8/19/25 from level six (6) to level seven (7), after multiple
administrations of Acetaminophen to treat mild pain. The DON stated she did not know if Resident 1's
increasing pain level and severity was reported to the physician, as directed in one of the interventions
listed in Resident 1's nursing care plan under the focus area for Pain, as the DON could not find any
documentation in the chart stating the physician was notified about Resident 1's increasing pain on
8/19/25.During an interview with the facility Pharmacist, on 9/17/25 at 4:25 p.m., the Pharmacist confirmed
the order for Resident 1's PRN Morphine Sulfate was entered electronically, by MD 1 on 8/19/25, at 5:52
p.m. The Pharmacist explained that due to Resident 1's listed Morphine allergy in her chart, an electronic
fax was sent for clarification of the Morphine order to the ordering physician's office fax number, as was the
standard practice of the pharmacy. The Pharmacist confirmed there was no follow up communication or
inquiry from the ordering physician or from facility staff and if such an inquiry had occurred, it would have
been documented in the electronic record in the pharmacy system. During a review of Resident 1's August
2025 MAR, from 8/29/25 through 8/31/25 indicated Resident 1 was administered Morphine Sulfate for
documented pain assessment levels, of six (6), seven (7) and eight (8) after a hospitalization from 8/21/25
to 8/28/25, for which no adverse effects of Morphine Sulfate were documented. During an interview with
MD 2 on 8/18/25 at 4:55 p.m., he stated there were no contraindications for Resident 1 to receive the
Morphine Sulfate (ordered by MD 1on 8/19/25) for moderate to severe pain relief. MD 2 stated she
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
555120
If continuation sheet
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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
555120
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/16/2025
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 0658
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
did not know the reason Resident 1 was not treated for her moderate to severe pain experienced from
8/19/25 through 8/21/25 and added that Resident 1 was eventually administered Morphine Sulfate for pain
relief, around the time closer to the end of her stay in the facility (8/28/25-8/31/25).A review of the facility's
policy titled, Administering Medications, dated 2019, indicated, Medications are administered in a safe and
timely manner, and as prescribed. The director of nursing services supervises and directs all personnel who
administer medications and/or have related functions. Medications administered in accordance with
provider orders. If a dosage is believed to be inappropriate or excessive for a resident, or a medication has
been identified as having potential adverse consequences for the resident or is suspected of being
associated with adverse consequences, the person preparing or administering the medication, will contact
the prescriber, the resident's attending physician, or the facility's medical director to discuss the concerns.A
review of the facility's policy titled, Pain Assessment and Management, dated 2022, indicated, The purpose
of this procedure are to help staff identify pain in the resident, and to develop interventions that are
consistent with the resident's goals and needs and that address the underlying causes of pain. The pain
management program is based on a facility-wide commitment to appropriate assessment and treatment of
pain, based on professional standards of practice, the comprehensive care plan, and the resident's choices
related to pain management. Pain Management is defined as the process of alleviating the resident's pain
based on his or her clinical condition and established treatment goals. Pain management is a
multidisciplinary care process that includes the following: a. Assessing the potential for pain; b. Recognizing
the presence of pain; c. Identifying the characteristics of pain; d. Addressing the underlying causes of the
pain; e. Developing and implementing approaches to pain management; f. Identifying and using specific
strategies for different levels and sources of pain; g. Monitoring for the effectiveness of interventions; and h.
Modifying approaches as necessary. Acute pain (or significant worsening of chronic pain) should be
assessed after the onset and reassessed as indicated until relief is obtained. Contact the prescriber
immediately if the resident's pain or medication side effects are not adequately controlled.A review of the
facility's document titled, Job Description: Registered Nurse (RN) Prepared by: Human Resources
(02-2024) indicated, The primary responsibility of your job position is to supervise the day-to-day nursing
activities of the facility during your tour of duty. Such supervision must be accordance with current federal,
state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern the facility and may be required by the
Director of Nursing (DON) and or/Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) when applicable, to ensure that the
highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. Monitor medication passes and treatment
schedules to ensure that medications are being administered as ordered. Review medication cards for
completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of physician orders, and adherence to stop order
policies. Review resident care plans for appropriate resident goals, problems, approaches, and revisions
based on nursing needs. Ensure that nursing personnel refer to the resident's care plan prior to
administering daily care to the resident. Review nurses notes to determine if the care plan is being followed.
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