F 0637
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
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 complete a significant change in status
Minimum Data Set (MDS, a comprehensive assessment tool) when one of 15 sampled residents (Resident
35) experienced declines in multiple areas of health status. Failure to comprehensively assess the resident
had the potential to compromise the facility's ability to develop and implement resident-centered care plan
interventions.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings:
During observations on 2/21/23 at 11:13 a.m., 2/22/23 at 1:30 p.m. and 2/23/23 at 8:46 a.m., Resident 35
was lying in bed. She appeared weak, did not move much while in bed, and was minimally verbal.
During a lunch observation on 2/24/23 at 1:08 p.m., Resident 35 was lying in bed with her caregiver at
bedside. The caregiver was attempting to feed Resident 35, but the resident would only accept liquids and
small bites of mashed banana. When the caregiver tried to offer other foods from the lunch tray, Resident
35 said, No.
Review of Resident 35's medical record indicated she was admitted on [DATE] and had the diagnoses of
dementia (mental disorder caused by brain disease or injury), spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal
canal) osteoporosis (condition that causes bones to become brittle and fragile) and scoliosis (abnormal
curvature of the spine). The medical record also indicated Resident 35 had the diagnosis of Coronavirus
Disease 2019 (COVID-19, a contagious viral infection that can cause severe respiratory symptoms) starting
on 11/28/22.
Review of Resident 35's Change in Condition Evaluation, dated 12/7/22, indicated she had a deep tissue
injury (DTI, a type of pressure ulcer [damage to the skin an underlying tissues due to prolonged pressure])
on her mid-back.
Review of Resident 35's Change in Condition Evaluation, dated 12/29/22, indicated she had a functional
decline. The evaluation indicated Resident 35 was not taking food, fluids or medications. She also had
general weakness, difficulty swallowing, decreased mobility (ability to move), and was not verbally
responsive.
Review of Resident 35's Weights and Vitals Summary indicated she lost 17 pounds from 12/2/22 to
2/14/23.
During an interview with the director of nursing (DON) on 2/24/23 at 10:29 a.m., she confirmed
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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
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Webster House
437 Webster Street
Palo Alto, CA 94301
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F 0637
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Resident 35 had declined in multiple areas of health status. The DON stated these declines began shortly
after she contracted COVID-19 in November of 2022.
Further review of Resident 35's medical record indicated the facility did not complete a significant change in
status MDS to address the above declines in the resident's health status.
Residents Affected - Few
During an interview with the Minimum Data Set Coordinator (MDSC) on 2/24/23 at 10:44 a.m., she
reviewed Resident 35's medical record and confirmed the facility did not complete a significant change in
status MDS. The MDSC confirmed Resident 35 declined in multiple areas of health status and
acknowledged a significant change in status MDS should have been completed.
Review of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 2019 Long-Term Care Facility Resident
Assessment Instrument 3.0 User's Manual (RAI manual, MDS instructions) indicated, The SCSA
[significant change in status assessment] is a comprehensive assessment for a resident that must be
completed when the IDT has determined that a resident meets the significant change guidelines for either
major improvement or decline. The RAI manual indicated a significant change is a major decline in a
resident's status that would not normally resolve without intervention, impacts more than one area of the
resident's health status, and requires interdisciplinary review and/or revision of the care plan.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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Webster House
437 Webster Street
Palo Alto, CA 94301
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F 0684
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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 one of four residents (Resident 60)
had hearing aids on while awake for optimal hearing abilities. This failure had the potential to result in
ineffective and insufficient communication between Resident 60 and caregivers, and could have negatively
affected the resident's psychosocial well-being.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings:
During a concurrent observation and interview, on 2/21/23, at 11:45 a.m., in Resident 60's room, Resident
60 was observed lying in the bed awake without his hearing aids on. The hearing aids were on the
nightstand behind his bed. The surveyor asked Resident 60 the same question three times and the resident
was not able to answer. He pointed to his ears, stated he could not hear and that he needed the hearing
aids.
During an interview on 2/21/23, at 12:00 p.m., with registered nurse A (RN A), he stated usually Resident
60's wife came before lunch time, and she put the hearing aids on.
During an observation on 2/22/23, at 11:40 a.m., in Resident 60's room, Resident 60 was observed again
lying in his bed awake without the hearing aids on.
A review of Resident 60's Face Sheet (a document that gives a resident's information at a quick glance,
including contact details and a brief medical history) indicated the resident was admitted to the facility on
[DATE], with the diagnoses of osteomyelitis (an infection of the bone) of lumbar spine and need for
assistance with personal care.
A review of Resident 60's Minimum Data Set (MDS, a resident clinical assessment), dated 1/16/23,
indicated the resident's Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS, a brief cognitive screening tool) score was
13, which indicated Resident 60 was cognitively intact. It also indicated Resident 60 had moderate hearing
difficulty and required extensive assistance (weight-bearing support) with activities of daily living (ADLs),
except eating.
A review of Resident 60's care plan (CP, provides direction on the type of nursing care the resident may
need), initiated on 1/11/23, indicated, Ensure hearing aid(s) (left and right) is in place and functioning.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 2/22/23, at 12:11 p.m., with the social services
manager (SSM), the SSM reviewed Resident 60's physician orders and confirmed there was no order for
Resident 60's hearing aids applying and removal schedule. The SSM further stated there should have been
an order.
During an interview on 2/22/23, at 12:38 p.m., with the director of staff development (DSD), he stated
residents with hearing aid should always have a schedule order that indicated when to put on and when to
remove the hearing aids.
During an interview on 2/22/23, at 12:45 p.m., with the director of nursing (DON), she stated the licensed
nurse was responsible to put on and remove the hearing aids. The DON stated the staff who received the
hearing aids should have put in an applying/removal schedule order.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Webster House
437 Webster Street
Palo Alto, CA 94301
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F 0684
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
During a concurrent observation and interview on 2/22/23, at 1:37 p.m., in Resident 60's room with his wife,
Resident 60 was observed eating lunch, the resident's wife had to repeat herself several times when talking
to him because he did not have his hearing aids on. His wife stated she did not usually put the hearing aids
on, she was hoping the facility staff could put them on every morning after breakfast, then put them away to
charge at bedtime. She further stated the resident was upset because he could not hear well without the
hearing aids.
A review of the facility's policy and procedure, titled, Policy of Hearing Aid, undated, indicated, 1. Nursing
will ask physician order in administering hearing aid. 2. Nursing will be the responsible in keeping the
hearing aid. CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) will collect the hearing aid at bedtime and give to LN
(Licensed Nurse) for safekeeping, nursing AM shift (7 a.m. to 3 p.m.) will administer hearing aid after ADL
care.
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Webster House
437 Webster Street
Palo Alto, CA 94301
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0686
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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 necessary services were provided to promote
healing of a pressure ulcer (damage to the skin and underlying tissues due to prolonged pressure) for one
of two sampled residents (Resident 35) when:
Residents Affected - Few
1. There were 8 days for which there was no documentation that Resident 35's pressure ulcer was treated;
and
2. Resident 35's pressure ulcer assessment was incomplete.
These failures had the potential to result in worsening of Resident 35's pressure ulcer.
Findings:
Review of Resident 35's medical record indicated she was admitted on [DATE] and had the diagnoses of
dementia (mental disorder caused by brain disease or injury), spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal
canal) osteoporosis (condition that causes bones to become brittle and fragile) and scoliosis (abnormal
curvature of the spine).
Review of Resident 35's 6/2022 treatment administration record (TAR) indicated she had a stage 3
pressure ulcer (full-thickness tissue loss) on her mid-back. The TAR indicated Resident 35 received daily
pressure ulcer treatments from 6/10/22 to 6/14/22. There was no documentation that Resident 35 received
any pressure ulcer treatments from 6/15/22 to 6/22/22. Further review of the TAR indicated Resident 35
started receiving daily pressure ulcer treatments again on 6/23/22.
Review of Resident 35's Skin Only Evaluation, dated 6/14/22, indicated Resident 35's mid-back stage 3
pressure ulcer was still not healed. According to the evaluation, the pressure ulcer was 1.5 by 1.5
centimeters (cm, unit of measurement) in size and had a depth of 0.2 cm. The evaluation also indicated the
wound had slough (substance consisting of blood cells, bacteria, dead tissue and other material) and
serosanguineous (pink watery fluid) drainage.
Review of Resident 35's Skin Only Evaluation, dated 6/23/22, indicated her mid-back pressure ulcer
improved (despite the absence of treatment documentation from 6/15/22 to 6/22/22). The evaluation no
longer indicated the presence of slough or drainage, and the wound had granulating tissue (healing surface
of a wound). However, the section of the Skin Only Evaluation designated for wound measurements was
left blank.
During an interview and concurrent record review with licensed vocational nurse I (LVN I) on 2/24/23 at
8:23 a.m., she reviewed Resident 35's's medical record and confirmed there was no documentation that
her pressure ulcer was treated from 6/15/22 to 6/22/22. LVN I acknowledged that Resident 35's pressure
ulcer was still not healed during that time frame. LVN I also reviewed Resident 35's Skin Only Evaluation,
dated 6/23/22, and confirmed it was incomplete because the section for wound measurements was left
blank.
During an interview and concurrent record review with the director of nursing (DON) on 2/24/23 at 10:29
a.m., she Reviewed Resident 35's medical record and confirmed there was no documentation of pressure
ulcer treatments from 6/15/22 to 6/22/22. She stated that after the treatment order ended on
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Webster House
437 Webster Street
Palo Alto, CA 94301
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F 0686
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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6/14/22, the nurse did not put a new treatment order into the computer system. The DON also reviewed
Resident 35's Skin Only Evaluation, dated 6/23/22, and confirmed it was incomplete because the section
for wound measurements was left blank.
Review of the facility's policy titled Skin Integrity & Management, revised 8/2022 indicated, The skilled
nursing facility (SNF) must ensure that .a resident with pressure ulcers receives necessary treatment and
services, consistent with professional standards of practice, to promote healing, prevent infection and
prevent new ulcers from developing.The policy further indicated pressure ulcers will be monitored at least
weekly, and assessments should include size and depth.
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555156
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Webster House
437 Webster Street
Palo Alto, CA 94301
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to
prevent accidents.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow their fall management program for two
of four residents (Residents 56 and 4) when:
1. Fall interventions were not implemented for Resident 56; and
2. No new interventions were developed and implemented after Resident 4 fell.
These failures had the potential to result in further falls and/or injury to the residents.
Findings:
1. Review of Resident 56's record indicated she was admitted to the facility with diagnoses including
dementia (a group of symptoms affecting thinking and social abilities interfering with daily functioning) and
bipolar disorder (mental disorder characterized by periods of elevated mood and depression, often with
poor decision-making).
Review of Resident 56's IDT Post Event Review, dated 12/22/22, indicated she had a fall on 12/22/22.
Review of Resident 56's fall care plan indicated an intervention, initiated on 12/29/22, The resident uses
silent alarm. Check for placement and functioning Q [every] shift.
Review of Resident 56's IDT Post Event Review, dated 1/9/23 indicated she had a fall on 1/9/23.
Review of Resident 56's fall care plan indicated an intervention, initiated on 1/10/23, Floor mat on both
side[s] of the bed.
During an observation on 2/23/23 at 8:49 a.m., Resident 56 did not have a fall mat on one side of her bed.
One fall mat was folded and placed behind the head of her bed.
During an observation on 2/23/23 at 1:13 p.m., Resident 56 did not have a fall mat on one side of her bed.
One fall mat was folded on floor at foot of her bed.
During an observation on 2/24/23 at 8:20 a.m., Resident 56 did not have a fall mat on one side of her bed.
During an observation on 2/24/23 at 10:52 a.m., Resident 56 did not have a fall mat on one side of her bed.
The fall mat was folded on floor at foot of her bed.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 2/24/23 at 11:28 a.m., the director of nursing (DON)
confirmed Resident 56 did not have a fall mat on one side of her bed and stated it was supposed to be
there while she was in bed. The DON also confirmed there was no silent alarm on Resident 56's bed.
During an interview on 2/24/23 at 1:34 p.m., the director of medical records (DMR) stated she was
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555156
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/27/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Webster House
437 Webster Street
Palo Alto, CA 94301
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F 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
not able to find any documentation that indicated staff checked the placement and function of Resident 56's
silent alarm.
Review of the facility's policy, Falls Prevention and Management Program, last revised 12/2022, indicated
the nursing function in a fall prevention program includes providing timely intervention to minimize risk.
Residents Affected - Few
2. Review of Resident 4's medical record indicated she was admitted on [DATE] and had the diagnoses of
dementia, bipolar disorder, and history of falling.
Review of Resident 4's fall risk care plan, dated 1/16/19, indicated to encourage Resident 4 to use her call
light for assistance and to ensure she was wearing appropriate footwear when walking with her walker.
Review of Resident 4's Change in Condition Evaluation, dated 2/11/23, indicated she had a fall. There were
no interventions documented on the Change in Condition Evaluation to prevent Resident 4 from falling
again.
Review of Resident 4's actual fall care plan, dated 2/12/23, indicated to encourage Resident 4 to use her
call light for assistance and to make sure she wears non-skid shoes when walking (interventions that were
already on Resident 4's 1/16/19 fall risk care plan).
Review of Resident 4's Post Event Review, dated 2/13/23, indicated she had a fall on 2/12/23 (incorrectly
dated, as the fall occurred on 2/11/23). There were no interventions documented on the Post Event Review
to prevent Resident 4 from falling again.
During an interview and concurrent record review with the DON on 2/24/23 at 10:00 a.m., she stated when
a resident falls, the interdisciplinary team (IDT, staff from different disciplines who work together to plan and
provide care) should develop and implement new interventions to prevent future falls. The DON reviewed
Resident 4's medical record and confirmed that after the fall on 2/11/23, the IDT did not develop and
implement any new interventions to prevent Resident 4 from falling again.
Review of the facility's policy titled Fall Prevention and Management Program, revised 12/2022, indicated,
The nursing function in a fall prevention program includes, but is not limited to .Being able to identify
causative factors should a fall occur, and then accelerate the care plan with new interventions to prevent
future falls.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Webster House
437 Webster Street
Palo Alto, CA 94301
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0693
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and
provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to develop a comprehensive policy for enteral
feeding (the delivery of nutrients through a feeding tube directly into the stomach, duodenum, or jejunum)
services, when there was no policy that indicated a consistent method that a licensed nurse should use for
bolus feeding (the administration of a limited volume of enteral formula over brief periods of time). This
failure had the potential to result in inconsistency of care and complications related to the G-tube and
cause harm to the resident.
Findings:
A review of Resident 22's face sheet (a document that gives a resident's information at a quick glance,
including contact details and a brief medical history), indicated the resident was admitted to the facility with
diagnoses including Alzheimer's disease (a progressive disease that destroys memory and other important
mental functions) and dysphagia (swallowing difficulties).
A review of Resident 22's hospital Discharge summary, dated [DATE], indicated Resident 22 was admitted
to the hospital on [DATE] for aspiration pneumonia (inflammation [swelling] and infection of the lungs or
large airways that occurs when food or liquid is breathed into the airways or lungs, instead of being
swallowed).
A review of Resident 22's physician orders indicated, Diet: NPO (nothing by mouth), Enteral Feed: three
times a day Enteral Feed Via Bolus Jevity [a nutritional formula] 1.5 @ 3 cans /day via PEG tube (G-tube)
to provide 711/1067 kcal [kilocalorie, a unit of energy], 45 g pro[tein], 540 ml (milliliter, unit of measurement)
free water. Give 1 can @ 8 AM 1 can @ 2 PM 1 can @ 6 PM. Enteral Feed: three times a day Flush with 30
ml H2O (water) before and after bolus feeding.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 2/24/23, at 9:23 a.m., with registered nurse H (RN H),
she was asked if the surveyor could observe her administering bolus feeding to Resident 22 when it was
due. RN H informed the surveyor that she was a temporary agency staff, and this was her first time working
in the facility. She stated she did not know Resident 22 was on bolus feeding. After reviewing Resident 22's
electronic medication administration records (EMAR) and treatment administration records (TAR), RN H
informed the surveyor that the tube feeding order was in the TAR, so she was not sure if she should
administer it. RN H had to verify with the facility's treatment nurse, because usually the treatment nurse
would take care of the orders in TAR.
During an interview on 2/24/23, at 9:57 a.m., with RN H, she stated she would be the one to administer the
bolus feeding, and she would do it right now for the 8:00 a.m. feeding.
During the bolus feeding observation on 2/24/23, at 10:00 a.m., in Resident 22's room, RN H was
observed. After checking stomach residual, RN H poured Jevity formula into cups, withdrew it into a 60 mL
syringe, attached the syringe to the resident's G-tube, and administered the formula by pushing the syringe
plunger to empty the contents into the G-tube without flushing the G-tube before the bolus feeding. RN H
administered three syringes for a total of 180 mL of formula by pushing the plunger, then flushed the G-tube
with 30 mL warm water by pushing the plunger.
During an interview on 2/24/23, at 10:15 a.m., with RN H, when asked what the facility's standards
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555156
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/27/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Webster House
437 Webster Street
Palo Alto, CA 94301
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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 0693
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
of practice for G-tube bolus feeding method was, she stated she did not receive this training from the
facility, but if the order said administer by gravity, she would do so. Since Resident 22's bolus feeding order
did not say administer by gravity, she used the push method. RN H confirmed she should have flushed the
resident's G-tube with 30 mL of water before administering the bolus feeding.
During an interview on 2/24/23, at 10:55 a.m., with the director of nursing (DON), she stated she was not
able to find a policy that indicated the method for administering formula via G-tube, but the facility's
standards of practice for bolus feeding should be by gravity. The DON confirmed RN H should not have
used the push method to administer bolus feeding. The DON further stated RN H should have flushed the
G-tube with 30 mL water before the feeding.
A review of American society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) Consensus Recommendation,
titled, ASPEN Safe Practices for Enteral Nutrition Therapy, dated January 2017, indicated, 1. Develop policy
and procedure documents for evidence-based practices to standardize the approach to and the
administration of EN in all patient populations. 2. Maintain competency as defined within the organization to
maximize safety of the patient for all caregivers involved in the administration of EN. [ .] 4. Initiate and
update protocols periodically based on best evidence, including national guidelines and recommendations
to meet the needs of the specific patient populations.
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02/27/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Webster House
437 Webster Street
Palo Alto, CA 94301
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F 0700
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a
resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed
consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to review the risks and benefits of bed
rails (adjustable metal or rigid plastic bars that attach to the bed) with the resident or resident
representative and obtain informed consent prior to the use of bed rails for seven of 27 residents
(Residents 18, 23, 27, 37, 45, 55, and 363). This failure had the potential to put the residents at risk for
entrapment and serious injury due to not being aware of the risks and benefits of bed rails.
Findings:
During the initial tour of the facility conducted on 2/21/23, at 9:30 a.m., Residents 18, 23, 37, 45, and 55, all
had quarter bed rails elevated.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 2/23/23, at 3:38 p.m., with the director of nursing
(DON), when asked to show bed rail consents that indicated the facility reviewed the risks and benefits of
bed rails with Residents 18, 23, 37, 45 and 55 or their legal representatives, the DON was unable to show
the consents for those five residents. She stated the facility recently started to obtain bed rail consents in
January of 2023. The DON explained bed rail consents were usually obtained during care plan
conferences, and those five residents' care plan conferences were not due, so there were no bed rail
consents for those residents.
During an observation on 2/23/23, at 3:18 p.m., Resident 27 had quarter bed rails elevated.
During an observation on 2/23/23, at 3:25 p.m., Resident 363 had quarter bed rails elevated.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 2/24/23, at 3:16 p.m., with the DON, she was unable to
show the bed rail consents for Residents 27 and 363. The DON stated both residents should have had
informed consents for the use of bed rails.
A review of the facility's policy and procedure, titled, Bed Safety, updated 3/28/17, indicated, [ .] 5. If side
rails are used, there shall be an interdisciplinary assessment of the resident, consultation with the attending
physician, and input from the resident and/or legal representative. 6. The staff shall obtain consent for the
use of side rails from the resident or the resident's legal representative prior to their use. [ .] 9. Before using
side rails for any reason, the staff shall inform the resident and representative about the benefits and
potential hazards associated with side rails.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Webster House
437 Webster Street
Palo Alto, CA 94301
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F 0755
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a
licensed pharmacist.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure the controlled substance (drugs with
high potential for abuse or addiction) medications were fully accounted for when:
1. A random controlled medication use audit for two out of three residents (Residents 20 and 39) showed
that medications were signed out of the Control Drug Record (CDR, an inventory sheet that keeps record of
the usage of controlled medications), but were not documented as given to the residents on the medication
administration record (MAR); and
2. Expired and discontinued controlled drugs were not removed from the medication cart.
These failures had the potential to result in loss, misuse, and/or diversion of controlled medications.
Findings:
1. The Controlled Drug Records (CDRs) for three (3) random residents receiving PRN (meaning as
needed) controlled medications were requested for review during the survey.
During a concurrent interview and record review with the director of nursing (DON) on [DATE] at 1:56 p.m.,
she stated any time a controlled medication was needed for a resident, the nurse would remove the
medication from the medication cart, sign it out on the CDR (or the count sheet) to indicate it was removed,
and document the administration on the MAR.
a. Resident 20 had a physician's order, dated [DATE], for tramadol (a controlled medication for pain) oral
tablet 50 milligrams (mg, unit of measurement), to give 25 mg by mouth every 8 hours as needed for pain.
On [DATE] at 1:56 p.m., a review of Resident 20's CDR for tramadol 50 mg and the [DATE], [DATE], and
February 2023 MAR with the DON indicated nursing staff signed out one (1) tablet on [DATE] at 3:00 p.m.,
[DATE] at 9:00 a.m., and on [DATE] at 12:30 p.m., but did not document on the MARs to show they were
administered to the resident. The DON verified three missing documentations on the MAR to account for
the tramadol tablets.
b. Resident 39 had a physician's order, dated [DATE], for oxycodone (a potent controlled medication for
moderate to severe pain) 5 mg, 1 tablet by mouth every 6 hours as needed for pain.
During a concurrent interview and record review with the DON on [DATE] at 2:06 p.m., a review of Resident
39's CDR for oxycodone and the February 2023 MAR reflected the nursing staff signed out of the CDR but
did not document the respective administration on the MAR on [DATE] at 2:58 p.m. The DON verified this
finding and acknowledged one (1) oxycodone tablet was not accounted for.
During a review of facility's policy and procedure titled Administering Medication, dated [DATE], it indicated,
The individual administering the medication must initial the resident's MAR on the appropriate line after
giving each medication and before administering the next ones.
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555156
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COMPLETED
02/27/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Webster House
437 Webster Street
Palo Alto, CA 94301
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F 0755
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
2. During an inspection of the fourth floor medication cart with licensed vocational nurse D (LVN D) on
[DATE], at 12:24 p.m., three expired and discontinued medications were identified in the locked
compartment of the medication cart, as follows:
a. A bubble pack of containing 4 tablets and another bubble pack containing 4 half-tablets of lorazepam (a
controlled medication for anxiety) 1 mg for a resident who was discharged on [DATE] (2 weeks ago).
b. A bubble pack containing 55 tablets of oxycodone 5 mg tablet, that had an expiration date of 10/2022
(four months ago).
During an interview on [DATE] at 12:24 p.m., with LVN D, she stated she did not know how long the
controlled medications were in the cart as it was her first day working in the facility.
During an interview with the DON on [DATE] at 3:10 p.m., she stated the night shift nurse was supposed to
give expired and discontinued controlled medications to her right way. The DON verified the above bubble
packs should have been removed from the medication cart to prevent loss or medication errors.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure titled Discontinued Medications, dated 10/2007, it
indicated, If a prescriber discontinues a medication, the medication container is removed from the
medication cart immediately.
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Webster House
437 Webster Street
Palo Alto, CA 94301
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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
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure one of 15 sampled residents
(Residents 27) was free from unnecessary psychotropic medications (drugs that affects brain activities
associated with mental processes and behaviors). Resident 27 received Abilify (an antipsychotic
medication) when there were no specific target behaviors (behaviors intended to be reduced or eliminated
by the medication) monitored. There was also no indication that Resident 27's behaviors presented a
danger to herself or others, or caused significant distress to the resident. This failure put the resident at risk
for experiencing adverse effects from unnecessary psychotropic medications such as dry mouth, blurred
vision, urinary retention, constipation, heat intolerance, and tachycardia (abnormally rapid heart rate).
Findings:
A review of Resident 27's medical record indicated she was admitted to the facility with diagnoses including
Alzheimer's disease (a progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions),
dementia (a group of conditions characterized by impairment of at least two brain functions, such as
memory loss and judgement) without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance,
anxiety (intense and persistent worry and fear), and major depressive disorder (condition that causes
persistent feelings of sadness or loss of interest)
A review of Resident 27's Minimum Data Set (MDS, an assessment tool), dated 1/5/22, indicated she had a
brief interview for mental status (BIMS) score of 8 (a score of 8 to 12 indicates moderate cognitive
impairment). The MDS indicated Resident 27 had no hallucinations (perceiving things that are not present),
no delusions (false beliefs or judgements despite evidence to the contrary) and did not exhibit behaviors
during the assessment period.
Review of Resident 27's MDS, dated [DATE], indicated she had no hallucinations, no delusions, and did not
exbibit behaviors during the assessment period.
Review of Resident 's 27 medical record indicated she had been receiving Abilify in various doses since
1/7/19. Her current physician's order, dated 12/16/20, indicated Abilify 5 milligrams (mg, unit of dose
measurement) 1 tablet by mouth at bedtime for unspecified Dementia with behavioral disturbance, visual
hallucination.
Review of Resident 27's care plan for psychotropic drug use, dated 4/12/19, indicated she was at risk for
behavioral disturbances related to her diagnoses of Alzheimer's Disease and dementia manifested by
visual hallucinations. The care plan further indicated, Pt [patient] on Abilify med per MD order.
During an observation on 2/22/23 at 3:52 p.m., Resident 27 was sitting on her wheelchair with other
residents near the facility elevator. She was very quiet and pleasant.
During an interview with Licensed Vocational Nurse E (LVN E) on 2/22/23 at 3:52 p.m., she stated Resident
27 had no behaviors. LVN E stated Resident 27 had confusion when she had a urinary tract infection (UTI),
but it had been a month since her last UTI. LVN E further stated Resident 27 was nice,
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Webster House
437 Webster Street
Palo Alto, CA 94301
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F 0758
very compliant with medications, quiet, did not yell or scream, and did not have any hallucinations.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
During an interview with LVN J on 2/23/23 at 10:42 a.m., LVN J stated Resident 27 was confused
sometimes but a very lovely person, pleasant, and quiet most of the time. LVN J stated Resident 27 was did
not have any hallucinations that she was aware of.
Residents Affected - Few
During an interview with Certified Nurse Assistant F (CNA F) on 2/23/23 at 10:49 a.m., she stated Resident
27 was quiet and always wanted to go to her bed. CNA F stated Resident 27 had no hallucination, only
confusion. CNA F explained Resident 27 would look for her son or ask why he was not there. At times she
would say she was late for her job. CNA F further stated Resident 27 was very passive, complaint with care
most of the time, and had no behaviors.
During an interview and concurrent record review with the director of nursing (DON) on 2/23/23 at 1:19
p.m., she stated Resident 27 was usually calm. She reviewed Resident 27's medical record and could not
find evidence of visual hallucination episodes, such as what she actually saw, and how it caused a danger
to herself/others or caused her significant distress. The DON confirmed staff were not tallying the
behaviors. The DON acknowledged that the target behavior of visual hallucinations was not specific enough
(such as seeing people who are not there) and did not demonstrate a danger or significant distress to the
resident.
A review of the behavior monitoring documented on the monthly medication administration records for
December 2022 to March 2023 indicated Resident 27 had zero (0) episodes of visual hallucinations.
During a telephone interview with Resident 27's Family Member 1 (FM 1) on 2/23/23 at 3:24 p.m., FM 1
stated Resident 27 did not have any hallucinations, just confusion and depression. FM 1 stated Resident
was more confused whenever she had a UTI.
During an observation and concurrent interview with Resident 27 on 2/24/23 at 11:25 a.m., Resident 27
was sitting on her wheelchair outside of her room. She was pleasant and quiet. When asked if she had
been having any hallucinations, Resident 27 stated, Nope.
During an interview and concurrent record review with the DON on 2/24/23 at 1:02 p.m., she reviewed
Resident 27's medical record and stated she could not find documentation regarding how visual
hallucinations caused danger or distress to the resident.
A review of the facility's policy and procedure titled Psychotropic Drug, revised 10/13/11, indicated,
Psychotropic medications to treat behaviors will be used appropriately to address specific underlying
medical or psychiatric causes of behavioral symptoms.
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(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555156
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/27/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Webster House
437 Webster Street
Palo Alto, CA 94301
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F 0759
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
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 had a medication error rate of 17.86%, when five
medication errors out of 28 opportunities occurred during medication administrations for three of six
residents (Residents 11, 24, and 49). These deficient practices resulted in medications not being given in
accordance with the prescriber's orders and/or manufacturer's specifications, which could have resulted in
the residents not receiving the full therapeutic effects of the medications.
Residents Affected - Some
Findings:
1. During a medication pass observation on [DATE], at 9:06 a.m., with Registered Nurse A (RN A), he
administered six medications to Resident 49, including one tablet of aspirin enteric coated (a pain reliever
with a coating that creates a delayed release of the medication, also used to prevent stroke) 81 milligrams
(mg, unit of dose measurement).
A review of Resident 49's clinical record indicated a physician's order, dated [DATE], for aspirin low dose
tablet chewable 81 mg, give 1 tablet by mouth one time a day for stroke prevention.
During a concurrent interview and record review on [DATE], at 2:16 p.m., with RN A, he verified the order
indicated to give aspirin chewable tablet, but he administered the enteric coated tablet. He confirmed they
were not the same.
2. During a medication administration observation on [DATE] at 9:56 a.m., Licensed Vocational Nurse B
(LVN B) was observed administering seven oral medications to Resident 24. LVN B stated there was an
order for a lidocaine patch due at this time, but she could not locate it in the medication cart.
A review of Resident 24's clinical record indicated she had a physician's order, dated [DATE], for Methyl
Salicylate-Lido[[NAME]]-Menthol External Patch 4-4-5% [a topical pain medication] apply to tailbone
topically one time a day for pain remove after 8 hours X [for] 14 days.
Review of Resident 24's medication administration record (MAR) indicated this medication was scheduled
to be given at 9:00 a.m.
During a concurrent interview and record review on [DATE], at 2:22 p.m., with LVN B, she stated she could
not find the patch for Resident 24, she already re-ordered it from the pharmacy, and documented she did
not have the medication.
A review of Resident 24's February 2023 MAR showed on [DATE], 9 Other/See Progress Notes and had
the nurse's initials. Review of the nursing progress notes, dated [DATE] at 10:05 a.m., indicated, Methyl
Salicylate lido Menthol External Patch 4-4-5% Not given. Waiting for patches from pharmacy.
3. During an observation on [DATE] at 11:31 a.m., at Resident 24's bedside, LVN B was observed pricking
Resident 24's left forefinger to obtain a blood sample to measure her blood sugar (BS) level. The BS
reading was 402 milligrams/deciLiter (mg/dL, unit of measurement; normal BS is less than 100 mg/dL) at
that time. LVN B stated she would come back with some insulin.
During a concurrent observation and interview on [DATE], at 11:40 a.m., LVN B withdrew 11 units of insulin
lispro 100 units/1 milliliter (unit of dose measurement) into a syringe from the insulin
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Webster House
437 Webster Street
Palo Alto, CA 94301
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F 0759
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
lispro vial. After drawing up the insulin, she showed the surveyor the insulin vial. The sticker label on the
Insulin lispro vial indicated it was opened on [DATE]. The sticker label indicated to discard the insulin lispro
28 days after opening. LVN B carried the syringe into Resident 24's room. As LVN B was about to inject the
insulin into Resident 24's abdomen, the surveyor asked LVN B to leave the room before proceeding with the
injection.
Residents Affected - Some
On [DATE] at 11:45 a.m., at the medication cart, LVN B reviewed the lispro vial and verified it was opened
on [DATE], and the sticker on the label indicated to discard after 28 days. Using the calendar on her phone,
LVN B verified the insulin lispro vial would have expired on [DATE], or 28 days after opening. She stated, It's
past expiration date by a few days already. LVN B confirmed the insulin syringe she just prepared was no
longer usable as it already expired and went to the medication refrigerator to obtain a new vial of insulin
lispro. On [DATE] at 11:55 a.m., LVN B returned and said she could not find another vial and had to get it
from the emergency kit.
LVN B would have given the expired insulin lispro to Resident 24 had the surveyor not intervened.
On [DATE], a review of Resident 24's clinical record indicated a physician's order, dated [DATE], for Insulin
Lispro, inject as per sliding scale (a set of instructions for administering insulin dosages based on specific
blood glucose readings) if 0-200=0 units . 400+ = 11 units Call MD, recheck BS in 30 minutes.,
subcutaneously before meals for diabetes.
During an interview with the director of nursing (DON) on [DATE] at 12:33 p.m., she stated the nursing staff
was supposed to check the expiration date before giving medications.
4a. During a medication administration observation on [DATE], at 9:53 a.m., LVN C was observed
administering 4 medications to Resident 11 including a patch of Aspercreme with Lidoderm 4% (topical
medication for pain relief). LVN C applied the Aspercreme patch to Resident 11's lower back, then signed,
and dated the patch.
A review of resident 11's clinical record indicated she had a physician's order, dated [DATE], for Lidoderm
(Lidocaine) Patch, Apply to left shoulder topically one time a day for left shoulder pain. Apply Lidocaine
Patch 4 % and remove per schedule.
During a concurrent interview and record review on [DATE], at 12:14 p.m., with LVN C, she verified
Resident 11's physician's order indicated to apply the Lidoderm Patch to the left shoulder, not the lower
back.
4b. During a medication administration observation with LVN C on [DATE], at 9:27 a.m., LVN C was
observed preparing 4 medications for Resident 11. She removed the polyethylene glycol 3350 powder
(Brand name Miralax, a laxative to treat constipation) from the medication cart. Then, using the 30-milliliter
(mL, or 1 ounce [oz]) graduated medicine cup, she measured one full (about 30 mL) and about one-half
cup of the Miralax powder and placed it into the 8-oz cup. Then she mixed the Miralax powder with about 8
oz of water and brought the prepared medications to the resident's bedside.
During a concurrent interview and record review on [DATE], at 9:52 a.m., with LVN C, she stated the
Miralax order was for 17 grams (unit of mass). LVN C was asked how she prepared the Miralax. Using the
Miralax powder, LVN C demonstrated and stated she used the 1-oz medicine cup to measure one cup of 15
mL and another cup of 2 mL (17 ml total) but remembered she used more than that. She stated she did not
use the Miralax bottle cap because it was not the right one. A review of the
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555156
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/27/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Webster House
437 Webster Street
Palo Alto, CA 94301
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0759
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
manufacturer's directions on the Miralax powder bottle, with LVN C, indicated the bottle cap was a
measuring cup designed to contain 17 grams of powder when filled to the top rim. The demonstrated
amount of 15 mL and 2 mL powder contents exceeded the amount needed to measure 17 grams using the
bottle cap. LVN C verified 17 mL of powder was not the same as 17 grams, and she gave more than the
ordered amount of 17 grams.
Residents Affected - Some
A review of Resident 11's clinical record indicated she had a physician's order, dated [DATE], for Glycolax
Powder (Polyethylene glycol 3350 powder), give 17 grams (g) by mouth one time a day for bowel regimen.
Mix in 8 oz of liquid. Hold for loose bowel.
A review of the facility's policy and procedure titled Administering Medications, revised [DATE], indicated,
Medication must be administered in accordance with the orders, including any required time frame and The
expiration date on the medication label must be checked prior to administering. When opening a multi dose
container, the date shall be recorded on the container.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Webster House
437 Webster Street
Palo Alto, CA 94301
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F 0760
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
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 one of ten sampled residents
(Resident 24) was free from significant medication errors when she received six doses of expired Insulin
Lispro (fast-acting insulin, medication to lower blood sugar level). This deficient practice had the potential for
the resident to receive ineffective use of the insulin, resulting in uncontrolled high blood sugar for the
resident.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings:
During an observation on [DATE] at 11:31 a.m., at Resident 24's bedside, licensed vocational nurse B (LVN
B) was observed pricking Resident 24's left forefinger to obtain a blood sample to measure her blood sugar
(BS) level. The BS reading was 402 milligrams/deciLiter (mg/dL, unit of measurement; normal BS is less
than 100 mg/dL) at that time. LVN B stated she would come back with some insulin.
During a concurrent observation and interview on [DATE], at 11:40 a.m., LVN B withdrew 11 units of insulin
lispro 100 units/1 milliliter (unit of dose measurement) into a syringe from the insulin lispro vial. After
drawing up the insulin, she showed the surveyor the insulin vial. The sticker label on the Insulin lispro vial
indicated it was opened on [DATE]. The sticker label indicated to discard the insulin lispro 28 days after
opening. LVN B carried the syringe into Resident 24's room. As LVN B was about to inject the insulin into
Resident 24's abdomen, the surveyor asked LVN B to leave the room before proceeding with the injection.
On [DATE] at 11:45 a.m., at the medication cart, LVN B reviewed the lispro vial and verified it was opened
on [DATE], and the sticker on the label indicated to discard after 28 days. Using the calendar on her phone,
LVN B verified the insulin lispro vial would have expired on [DATE], or 28 days after opening. She stated, It's
past expiration date by a few days already. LVN B confirmed the insulin syringe she just prepared was no
longer usable as it already expired and went to the medication refrigerator to obtain a new vial of insulin
lispro. On [DATE] at 11:55 a.m., LVN B returned and said she could not find another vial and had to get it
from the emergency kit.
LVN B would have given the expired insulin lispro to Resident 24 had the surveyor not intervened.
During an interview and concurrent record review with LVN B on [DATE], at 12:18 p.m., LVN B reviewed
Resident 24's medication administration record (MAR) and stated nursing staff administered the expired
insulin lispro to Resident 24 six times since [DATE] (after the expiration date).
On [DATE], a review of Resident 24's clinical record indicated a physician's order, dated [DATE], for Insulin
Lispro, inject as per sliding scale (a set of instructions for administering insulin dosages based on specific
blood glucose readings) if 0-200=0 units . 400+ = 11 units Call MD, recheck BS in 30 minutes.,
subcutaneously before meals for diabetes.
A review of Resident 24's February 2023 MAR indicated the insulin lispro was administered 6 times past
the expiration date: two times on [DATE], two times on [DATE], and two times on [DATE].
During an interview with the director of nursing (DON) on [DATE] at 12:33 p.m., she stated the nursing staff
was supposed to check the expiration date before giving medications.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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Webster House
437 Webster Street
Palo Alto, CA 94301
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Residents Affected - Few
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During a review of the facility's policy and procedure titled Administering Medications, revised dated [DATE],
indicated The expiration date on the medication label must be checked prior to administering. When
opening a multi dose container, the date shall be recorded on the container.
According to the Consumermedsafety.org (a nationally recognized medication safety organization), it
indicated, OPEN vials can be stored in the fridge or at CONTROLLED room temperature. Regardless of
where it is stored, OPEN insulin will only last 28 days before it must be thrown away . Never use insulin if
expired. The expiration date will be stamped on the vial or pen. Remember if not in the fridge, the date on
the vial or pen does not apply. You must throw away after 28 days since outside the fridge.
(https://www.consumermedsafety.org/insulin-safety-center/insulin-basics/storage-of-insulin#; accessed on
[DATE]).
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Webster House
437 Webster Street
Palo Alto, CA 94301
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F 0761
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
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.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure expired medications were removed,
and medications were labeled and stored according to manufacturer's instructions for one out of one
medication room and two out of two medication carts. These deficient practices had the potential for
residents to receive medications with reduced potency and had the potential to result in medication errors.
Findings:
1. During an inspection of the third floor medication cart on 2/21/23, at 10:26 a.m., with Registered Nurse A
(RN A), a bottle containing loratadine (medication for allergies) 10 milligram (mg, unit of dose
measurement) tablets was identified with the expiration date of 1/2023. RN A verified the medication was
expired.
The medication cart inspection with RN A also identified a bottle of latanoprost 0.005% eye drops
(medication used to treat glaucoma) unopened but kept in the medication cart. The pharmacy label on the
eye drop indicated to refrigerate until opened. RN A verified this finding and stated he did not know who put
the latanoprost eye drops in the medication cart.
According to Lexi-comp (www.[NAME].com, a nationally recognized drug information resource), store
unopened bottle of latanoprost solution in the refrigerator and once opened, the container may be stored at
room temperature for 6 weeks (https://online.[NAME].com/lco/action/doc/retrieve/docid/pated, assessed on
3/3/23).
2. An inspection of the fourth floor medication cart, side 1, was conducted with LVN D on 2/21/23, at 12:24
p.m., as follows:
a. An unopened bottle of latanoprost ophthalmic solution 0.005% eye drops, delivered on 2/18/23, not
stored in the refrigerator. LVN D verified the medication was not opened and not stored in refrigerator.
b. Two expired Combivent Respimat (used to treat breathing problems) 20 microgram (mcg) /100 mcg
inhalers were identified. One was opened on 6/26/22, and the other was opened on 9/4/22. A review of
manufacturer's label on the Combivent inhaler with LVN D indicated opened inhalers were good for 90
days. This indicated the inhalers expired on 9/26/22 and 12/4/22, respectively. LVN D verified this finding
and stated the medications expired a long time ago.
c. An oral inhalation of fluticasone furoate/vilanterol ellipta (medication for breathing problems) Inhalation
Powder 200 mcg/25 mcg was identified without an open date. A review of the manufacturer's label indicated
to discard 42 days after opening. LVN D verified this finding.
A review of the facility's policy and procedure titled Storage of Medication, dated 9/2010, indicated,
Medication for oral inhalation is stored in the dispensed containers following manufacturer guidelines for
position and priming.
d. A controlled medication E-kit (an emergency kit which contains medications for use in emergency
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555156
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A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/27/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Webster House
437 Webster Street
Palo Alto, CA 94301
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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
Residents Affected - Some
situations) was identified with expiration date of 1/2023. Inside the E-kit were Ambien (medication for
insomnia) tablets that expired on 1/2023. RN D verified the E-kit was expired.
A review of the facility's policy and procedure titled EMERGENCY PHARMACY SERVICE AND
EMERGENCY KITS (E-KITS), dated 9/2010, indicated, The nursing staff, consultant pharmacist and
provider pharmacy designee checks the emergency kits regularly for expiration dating of the content.
3. During an inspection of the medication room on the fourth floor, on 2/22/23, at 11:57 a.m., with the DON,
three expired medications were observed. These included 13 tablets of loperamide (medication for
diarrhea) 2 mg, expired on 9/2021; 23 tablets of ferrous gluconate (medication to treat or prevent iron
deficiency anemia) 324 mg, expired on 6/2022; and one bottle of fiber (a type of carbohydrate that the body
can't digest) capsules, expired on 12/2022. The DON verified the medications were expired and should
have been moved to the expired section of the medication room cabinet.
A review of the facility's policy and procedure titled Storage of Medication, dated 9/2010, indicated,
Outdated, contaminated, discontinued or deteriorated medications and those in containers that are
cracked, soiled, or without secure closures are immediately removed from stocks, disposed of according to
procedures for medication disposal . and reordered from pharmacy . if a current order exists.
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/27/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Webster House
437 Webster Street
Palo Alto, CA 94301
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F 0804
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure the dietary staff followed
their recipe when the senior lead cook (SLC) prepared yellow squash and red pepper vegetables for lunch.
This failure had the potential to compromise the nutritional value and palatability of the food for 58 residents
who received food services from the facility.
Residents Affected - Some
Findings:
During an interview on 2/21/22 at 10:43 a.m., Resident 363 stated, Food is not so good. He further stated
hot food was served cold, and the food was not tasty.
During an interview with Resident 10 on 2/21/23 at 11:00 a.m., Resident 10 stated, Food has no taste.
During an interview with Resident 46 on 2/21/23 at 11:30 a.m., Resident 46 stated, Food is not tasty, cold,
stale, and awful. Resident 46 further stated, Vegetables are not cooked well, not soft enough to eat, shrimp
is tough. She further stated she could not even cut shrimp with a dinner knife.
During an interview with Resident 34 on 2/21/23 at 11:45 a.m., Resident 34 stated, Food does not taste
good.
Review of the facility lunch menu on 2/22/23 indicated Cuban black bean and rice soup, chicken bacon
ranch salad sandwich, mashed potatoes, sautéed yellow squash and red peppers, corn muffin, and
vanilla pudding.
A test tray (a test meal to evaluate the quality of food during a normal meal service and identify any areas
for improvement) of regular and pureed diet (soft, pudding like consistency, modified textured diet for
people who cannot chew and swallow solid foods) was conducted on 2/22/23 at 1:00 p.m., in the presence
of the registered dietitian (RD) and director of dining services (DDS). The regular and pureed consistency
sauteed yellow squash and red peppers tasted bland with no flavor.
During an interview with DDS on 2/23/23 at 3:02 p.m., the DDS acknowledged the yellow squash and red
peppers served on 2/22/23 for lunch were bland with no flavor. He further stated both vegetables tasted
bland and should have added flavoring.
During an interview with the SLC, in the presence of the DDS, on 2/27/23 at 10:59 a.m., the SLC
acknowledged he prepared yellow squash and red peppers for lunch on 2/22/23. He explained how he
prepared these vegetables on 2/22/23. He placed fresh cut pieces of yellow squash and red peppers in a
baking dish, put the baking dish in the streamer for 10 minutes, and the temperature reached 210 degrees
Fahrenheit (F, scale of measuring temperature). He took them out of the streamer and placed them in the
holding oven until ready to serve. He transferred the streamed vegetables to the stream table before tray
line started for lunch.
Review of the facility's recipe titled, MenuWorks Recipe Book Report, HC Sauteed Yellow Squash and Red
Pepper (5664.3) from Webtrition 2, dated 10/10/2022, indicated, Heat the oil in large skillet. Add squash
and peppers. Sauté until tender, stirring constantly until squash and peppers tender yet firm and
internal temperature reaches 140 F. (Do not overcook). Portion ½ cup vegetables in each serving
dish. Hold warm for service.
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555156
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02/27/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Webster House
437 Webster Street
Palo Alto, CA 94301
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F 0804
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
During a concurrent interview and record review with the DDS, on 2/27/23 at 11:08 a.m., the DDS
acknowledged the SLC did not follow the facility's recipe when cooking yellow squash and red peppers on
2/22/23. He further stated the SLC should have followed the recipe to conserve flavor, taste, and nutritional
value of both vegetables.
Review of the facility's policy and procedure titled Daily Production Workbook, dated 1/2022, indicated,
Webtrition-Menu Works is the compass food production system and the source of approved standardized
recipes. Menu Works all production report or summary as guidance in providing recipes to the production
staff.
Review of the facility's policy and procedure titled Food-Nutrition, dated 1/2023, indicated, Food will be
prepared by methods that conserve nutritive value, flavor and appearance and in a form designed to meet
individual needs.
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A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/27/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Webster House
437 Webster Street
Palo Alto, CA 94301
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F 0812
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve
food in accordance with professional standards.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure food was stored and
prepared under sanitary conditions when:
Residents Affected - Some
1. There was expired food in the kitchen;
2. Prepared food trays in the walk-in refrigerator were uncovered and undated;
3. Wet and dry containers were stored together;
4. The Dish washer (DW) used expired sanitizer test strips to test sanitizer solution; and
5. [NAME] K (CK) failed to perform hand hygiene between tasks.
These failures had the potential to result in food borne illness for 58 residents who received food from the
kitchen.
Findings:
1. During initial kitchen observation and concurrent interview with the assistant director of dining services
(ADDS), on 2/21/23 at 9:05 a.m., there was sweet ground white chocolate powder on the dry food storage
shelf, with an open date of 8/27/22 and an expiration date of 1/31/23. There was a container of black
pepper corns on the spice shelf with an open date of 12/27/21 and an expiration date of 12/27/22. There
was a plastic container of croutons on the kitchen counter with an open date of 2/8/23 and an expiration
date of 2/20/23. The ADDS confirmed these food items were expired. She stated staff should have removed
them and replaced them with new ones.
Review of the facility's policy and procedure titled, Food and Supply Storage, dated 1/22 indicated, Discard
food past the use-by or expiration date.
2. During a concurrent kitchen observation and interview with the ADDS, on 2/21/23 at 9:15 a.m., there
were two undated and uncovered steel trays of apple crisp, and one undated and uncovered steel tray of
tapioca pudding in the walk-in refrigerator. There were six tortillas in plastic wrap with no open date and no
expiration date on a food storage rack. The ADDS acknowledged the uncovered and undated food items.
She stated staff should have covered them and labeled them with the prepared date, open date, and
expiration date.
Review of the facility's policy and procedure titled, Food and Supply Storage, dated 1/22 indicated, Cover,
label and date unused portions and open packages. Products are good through the close of business on
the date noted on the label.
3. During a concurrent kitchen observation and interview with the ADDS, on 2/21/23 at 9:25 a.m., there
were three plastic food containers with water droplets on the inside and outside. These wet food containers
were stored on a dish rack next to several other food containers that were dry. The ADDS confirmed this
observation and stated staff should not have stored wet and dry containers together.
Review of the facility's policy and procedure titled, Storage of pots, dishes, flatware, utensils,
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555156
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Webster House
437 Webster Street
Palo Alto, CA 94301
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F 0812
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
dated 1/23, indicated, Air dry all food contact surfaces, including pots, dishes, flatware, and utensils before
storage, or store in a self-draining position. Do not stack or store when wet.
4. During a concurrent kitchen observation and interview with the ADDS, on 2/21/23 at 10:00 a.m., the DW
used sanitizer test strips to test the sanitizing solution for the three-compartment sink. The container of
sanitizer test strips had an expiration date of 8/15/22. The ADDS acknowledged the DW used expired
sanitizer test strips and stated the DW should not have use them.
5. During tray line (process of placing food and drink items on meal trays) observation with the director of
dining services (DDS), registered dietitian (RD), and ADDS on 2/22/23 at 11:45 a.m., CK was plating food
for lunch. While wearing a pair of gloves, CK took a plate from the plate warmer, used a scoop to put yellow
squash on the plate, and used a scoop to put mashed potatoes on the plate. Using the same pair of gloves,
CK then handled uncovered ready-to-eat bread and chicken salad sandwiches. The DDS confirmed this
observation, went to the tray line area, and provided CK with tongs to handle the ready-to-eat bread and
chicken salad sandwiches. The DDS made CK remove her gloves and wash her hands before returning to
the tray line area.
During an interview with the DDS on 2/22/23 at 11:50 a.m., the DDS acknowledged that CK did not perform
hand hygiene between tasks. He stated CK should not have touched the uncovered ready-to-eat bread and
sandwiches with potentially contaminated gloves.
Review of the facility's policy and procedure titled, Food handling guidelines, dated 1/22 indicated, Minimize
hand contact with ready-to-use food by the use of utensils, disposable gloves or individual wax papers.
Gloves are changed between tasks. Hands are washed after gloves are removed.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Webster House
437 Webster Street
Palo Alto, CA 94301
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F 0851
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and
other verifiable and auditable data.
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to submit complete and accurate direct care staffing
information to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for August of 2022. This deficient
practice prevented the provision of complete and accurate direct care staffing information to the public.
Findings:
Review of the CMS PBJ (payroll-based journal) Staffing Data Report, dated 7/1/22 to 9/30/22, indicated the
facility had no registered nurse (RN) hours from 8/1/22 to 8/31/22. The report also indicated for the same
time period, the facility did not have licensed nursing coverage 24 hours a day.
During an interview with the director of nursing (DON) on 2/24/23 at 2:42 p.m., she stated the information
on the PBJ Staffing Data Report was not accurate. The DON stated the senior director of risk management
(SDRM) called the facility and explained that he submitted the wrong direct care staffing information to
CMS for the month of August 2022.
During an interview with the administrator (ADM) on 2/27/23 at 10:17 a.m., he explained that the SDRM
made an error when submitting direct care staffing information and CMS did not receive the information for
August of 2022. The ADM provided a copy of an email from the SDRM explaining what happened.
Review of the email from the SDRM to the facility, dated 1/31/23, indicated, I looked at the August [file] that
was submitted and it has September dates instead of August dates. So the August and September files
were the same and no August dates were submitted.
During an interview and concurrent record review with the staffing coordinator (SC) on 2/27/23 at 10:38
a.m., she stated the reports indicating the facility did not have RN hours and licensed nursing staffing for
August of 2022 were not accurate. The SC presented the staffing binder, which contained documentation
that for August of 2022, the facility had RNs in the facility for at least 16 hours each day, and had licensed
nurses in the facility 24 hours a day.
Review of CMS's Electronic Staffing Data Submission Payroll-Based Journal Long-Term Care Facility Policy
Manual Version 2.6, dated June 2022 indicated, Direct care staffing and census data will be collected
quarterly, and is required to be timely and accurate.
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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
555156
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/27/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Webster House
437 Webster Street
Palo Alto, CA 94301
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
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to implement infection prevention and
control practices when:
Residents Affected - Few
1. Certified nurse assistant G (CNA G) did not wear a facemask while providing care to Resident 32;
2. Registered nurse H (RN H) did not perform hand hygiene (hand washing or use of alcohol-based hand
rub [ABHR]) when changing gloves; and
3. Licensed vocational nurse B (LVN B) did not disinfect medical equipment before and after using it on
Resident 24
These failures had the potential to result in transmission and spread of infection in the facility.
Findings:
1. During an observation on 2/27/23 at 8:15 a.m., CNA G was in Resident 32's room setting up her
breakfast tray. CNA G's facemask was hanging down from her right ear and was not covering her mouth
and nose. While unmasked, CNA G was standing right next to Resident 32 and speaking to her while
setting up the breakfast tray. Resident 32 was also not wearing a facemask.
During an interview with CNA G on 2/27/23 at 8:20 a.m., she confirmed she did not wear her facemask
while setting up Resident 32's breakfast tray. CNA G confirmed staff were supposed wear a facemask while
providing care to the residents.
During an interview with the director of staff development (DSD) on 2/27/23 at 9:48 a.m., he confirmed all
staff must wear a facemask while inside the facility, especially when providing care to the residents.
Review of the facility's Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19 [Coronavirus Disease 2019, a contagious viral
infection that can cause severe respiratory symptoms] Policy, revised 5/2021 indicated, Implement universal
use of facemask for HCP [health care personnel] while in the facility.
2. During a bolus tube feeding observation, on 2/24/23, at 10:00 a.m., in Resident 22's room, RN H washed
her hands, put on a pair of gloves, checked Resident 22's gastrostomy tube (G-tube, a tube that is placed
directly into the stomach through an abdominal wall incision for administration of food, fluids, and
medications) placement, checked stomach residual, and used the bed control to elevate the head of the
resident's bed. Then, RN H removed the gloves and put on a pair of new gloves without performing hand
hygiene.
During an interview on 2/24/23, at 10:55 a.m., with RN H, she stated she should have washed her hands
between changing the gloves.
During an interview on 2/24/23, at 1:38 p.m., with the director of nursing (DON), she stated RN H should
have washed her hands or utilized the hand sanitizer between changing the gloves.
A review of the facility's policy and procedure titled, Hand Washing/Hand Hygiene, retrieved 2/2023,
indicated, All employees shall follow hand washing/hand hygiene procedures [ .] use an ABHR
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
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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
555156
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/27/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Webster House
437 Webster Street
Palo Alto, CA 94301
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 - Few
[Alcohol-Based Hand Rub], or alternatively, soap (antimicrobial or non-antimicrobial) and water for the
following situations, even if gloves are used: [ .] c. before putting on gloves; [ .] n. immediately after glove
removal.
3. During an observation on 2/21/23, at 9:42 a.m., in Resident 24's room, LVN B was observed taking
Resident 24's blood pressure (BP). LVN B did not disinfect the BP apparatus (a cuff that is wrapped around
the arm to measure BP) before and after using it.
During an interview with LVN B on 2/21/23, at 10:18 a.m., she confirmed she did not disinfect the BP
apparatus before and after using it on Resident 24. LVN B stated she was supposed to disinfect it with a
disinfectant wipe before and after using it on the resident.
During an interview on 2/22/23, at 12:33 p.m., with the DON, she stated the nurse was supposed to
disinfect the BP apparatus before and after using it to prevent spreading of infections among residents.
A review of the facility's policy and procedure titled Cleaning and Disinfecting of Equipment, revised
5/25/10, indicated, Reusable items are cleaned and disinfected or sterilized between residents.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
555156
If continuation sheet
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