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 implement their Infection prevention and
control policy and procedures (P&P) by failing to:
Residents Affected - Some
a.
Ensure staff doffed (removed) personal protective equipment ([PPE] specialized clothing or equipment such
as a gown, respirator and face shield worn to minimize exposure to serious illness) prior to exiting a
Coronavirus Disease ([Covid 19] a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by a virus that could
easily spread from person to person) isolation room (designated room to separate sick resident with a
contagious illness).
b.
Ensure nurses maintained short and well-trimmed fingernails.
c.
Report the facility's Covid-19 outbreak (at least one confirmed case of Covid-19 who had resided in the
facility for at least 7 days) to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) District Office.
These deficient practices had the potential to result in the spread of covid-19 and infections to residents,
staff and visitors.
Findings:
a. During a concurrent observation and interview on 10/25/2023 at 12:45 p.m. with Certified Nurse
Assistant (CNA) 1, CNA 1 was observed exiting a covid-19 isolation room into the hallway with a yellow
isolation gown on. CNA 1 stated she was removing a lunch tray from the room and made a mistake of not
removing her PPE. CNA 1 also stated wearing the gown into the hallway could spread infection to others.
b.During a concurrent observation and interview on 10/25/2023 at 3:20 p.m. with CNA 2, CNA 2 was
observed with long fingernails (approximately greater than ¼ inch beyond the fingertips).
During a concurrent observation on 10/25/2023 at 4 p.m. with Registered Nurse (RN) 1, RN 1 was
observed with long fingernails. RN 1 stated having long fingernails could contribute to the spread of
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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)
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Event ID:
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Printed: 05/15/2026
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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
555130
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/26/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Maywood Skilled Nursing & Wellness Centre
6025 Pine Ave
Maywood, CA 90270
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
infection.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
During an interview on 10/26/2023 at 10 a.m. with the infection preventionist (IP), IP stated staff should not
have long fingernails in the resident's care area because long fingernails could harbor dirt and bacteria
which could contribute to the transmission of infection to the residents.
Residents Affected - Some
c.During a review of Resident 6's admission Record (Face Sheet), the Face Sheet indicated Resident 6
was initially admitted on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses including covid-19, chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease ([COPD] lung disease that block airflow and made it difficult to breathe) and
diabetes (high blood sugar).
During a review of Resident 6's Minimum Data Set ([MDS], a standardized assessment and care planning
tool) dated 8/21/2023, the MDS indicated Resident 6 had severely impaired cognition (ability to think and
reason). The MDS also indicated Resident 6 required limited (resident involved in activity, staff provide
weight-bearing support) to extensive (resident involved in activity, staff provide weight-bearing support)
assistance for Activities of Daily Living (ADL's) including bed mobility, transfer, walking, dressing, eating,
toilet use and personal hygiene.
During a review of Resident 6's Lab Results Report dated 10/22/2023, the Report indicated Resident 6
tested positive for covid-19.
During an interview on 10/26/2023 at 10 a.m. with IP, IP stated there were 18 residents positive for
Covid-19 in the facility.
During an interview on 10/26/2023 at 11 a.m. with the Administrator (ADM), the ADM stated that the facility
COVID-19 outbreak was not reported to state licensing district office because he was not aware that it
needed to be reported.
During a review of the facility's P&P titled, Infection Control 1/1/2012, the P&P indicated the facility would
maintain a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and help prevent and manage transmission of
diseases and infections.
During a review of the facility's P&P titled, Personal Protective Equipment Infection Control Manual dated
1/1/2012, the PPE indicated, when gowns were used, they were used only once and discarded into
appropriate receptacles located in the room.
During a review of the facility's undated P&P titled, Standard Operating Procedure: COVID-19 Enhanced
Droplet & Contact Precautions, the P&P indicated doffing procedure as follows: ensure all doffing materials
were available and in place (i.e. hand sanitizer, waste supplies), doff gloves, doff gown by gently removing
gown forward and placing into appropriate container, sanitize hands, doff face shield, sanitize hands and
exit resident's room.
During a review of the facility's P&P titled, Covid 19 (coronavirus disease 2019) Infection Control Manual
dated 9/16/2020, the P&P indicated the purpose was to identify and report immediately to the required
agencies any case of diagnosed Covid-19 or Person Under Investigation (PUI) for Covid-19 infection. The
P&P also indicated to immediately report any residents or staff members suspected of or diagnosed with
covid-19 to the local health department (LHD) and the CDPH.
During a review of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines titled, Hand hygiene
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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
555130
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/26/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Maywood Skilled Nursing & Wellness Centre
6025 Pine Ave
Maywood, CA 90270
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
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
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in Healthcare Settings, dated 1/8/2021, the guidelines indicated healthcare workers should keep natural
nail tips less than 1/4 inch long.
During a review of the CDC's Recommendation titled Interim Infection Prevention and Control
Recommendations for Healthcare Personnel During the (COVID-19) Pandemic, dated 5/8/2023, the
recommendation indicated healthcare facilities responding to COVID-19 transmission within the facility
should always notify and follow the recommendations of public health authorities.
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