F 0607
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to implement their abuse policy when a skin
discoloration of unknown origin was not investigated to rule out abuse. This failure placed the resident at
risk for abuse.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings:
During an observation 1/21/2020 at 9:17 a.m., Resident 18's right wrist had a purplish-yellowish
discoloration approximately a size of a quarter coin.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 1/21/2020 at 4:12 p.m. with registered nurse A (RN A),
RN A confirmed the above observation and stated the skin discoloration was fading. RN A confirmed there
was no documentation regarding the skin discoloration. RN A further stated, she was not aware of what
happen to the skin.
During a review of Resident 18's weekly summary dated 1/19/2020, the weekly summary did not indicate a
skin discoloration on the right wrist.
During a review of Resident 18's progress notes dated 1/20/2020, the progress notes indicated no new skin
issues noted.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 1/22/2020 at 2:09 p.m. with the director of nursing
(DON), the DON reviewed Resident 18's clinical record and confirmed Resident 18 was not receiving
anti-coagulant (blood thinner) medication. The DON further stated, there was no documentation regarding
the right wrist purplish to yellowish skin discoloration. The DON stated, when blood draw was performed
licensed nurses should be monitoring for bruising.
During an interview on 1/23/2020 at 1:03 p.m. with the DON, the DON confirmed there was no incident
report done for Resident 18's right wrist skin discoloration. The DON further added, bruise of unknown
origin should have an incident report and should be reported to the appropriate agencies.
During a review of the facility's undated policy and procedure, Skin Program, indicated minor bruises and
other minor skin conditions requires completion of incident report.
Review of the facility's undated policy, Suspected Abuse Management Policy and Procedure, indicated
identifying abuse includes unexplained bruises, reports must be filed within the facility and with the state.
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.
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13425 Sousa Lane
Saratoga, CA 95070
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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 follow facility policy related to accountability
and documentation of controlled substances (drugs with high potential for abuse and addiction) for four out
of six sampled residents when:
1. For Resident 21, quantity of a controlled substance received from the pharmacy does not match what
was documented.
2. For Resident 29, a controlled substance was delivered by a licensed nurse to a general acute hospital
without obtaining permission to leave and missing documentation related to physician's order.
3. For Resident 1, a controlled substance was not properly documented.
4. For Resident 30, 4.6ml (milliliters, a unit of measurement) of a controlled substance was not accounted
for and not reported immediately to responsible supervisor.
These failures had a potential for diversion of highly controlled substances.
Findings:
1. For Resident 21, quantity of a controlled substance received from the pharmacy does not match what
was documented.
During a review of Resident 21's admission Record, dated 1/22/2020, indicated Resident 21 was admitted
on [DATE] with the following diagnoses including congenital (occurring before birth) malformation of
musculoskeletal system (affecting the body's bones and muscle), exotropia (is a form of eye misalignment
in which one or both of the eyes turn outward) and chronic respiratory failure (is a condition that results in
the inability to effectively exchange carbon dioxide and oxygen).
During an observation with licensed vocational nurse G (LVN G) on 1/22/2020 at 11:18 a.m., indicated on
Resident 21's Diazepam's (a schedule IV-controlled substance used for anxiety) pharmacy label was a
quantity of 30. LVN G confirmed pharmacy label indicated 30 which was the amount pharmacy dispensed.
During a record review on 1/22/2020 at 11:20 a.m., Resident 21's-controlled drug record, indicated,
Diazepam 5mg (milligram, a unit of measurement) /5ml (milliliter, a unit of measurement) give 2mg (2ml) via
GT (gastrostomy tube) twice a day as needed for muscle spasm amount received 31 ml. It further indicated
that on 12/14/19 at 11:19 a.m., 2 ml of Diazepam was administered to Resident 21 and 29 ml was left on
the bottle.
During an interview on 1/22/2020 at 11:41 a.m., with the director of nursing (DON), the DON stated facility
staff should follow the quantity dispensed by the pharmacy to match controlled drug record documentation.
The DON also stated she was not aware about this discrepancy until today.
2. For Resident 29, a controlled substance was delivered by a licensed nurse to a general acute hospital
without obtaining permission to leave and missing documentation related to physician's order.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Childrens Hc Org No CA Saratoga Pediatric Subacute
13425 Sousa Lane
Saratoga, CA 95070
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0755
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
During a review of Resident 29's admission Record, dated 1/22/2020, indicated Resident 29 was admitted
on [DATE] with following diagnoses including bronchopulmonary dysplasia (is a form of chronic lung
disease that affects newborns), hypertension (high blood pressure), epilepsy (a disorder in which nerve cell
activity in the brain is distributed, causing seizures) and spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy (difficulty in
controlling movements in the arms and the legs).
Residents Affected - Few
During an interview on 1/22/2020 at 2:56 p.m., with the minimum data set nurse (MDSN), the MDSN stated
Resident 29 was hospitalized [DATE] and returned on 1/8/2020.
During an interview on 1/22/2020 at 3:45 p.m. with registered nurse H (RN H), RN H stated Resident 29's
Clobazam (a schedule IV-controlled substance used to treat seizures) was delivered by another licensed
nurse to a general acute care hospital on 1/5/2020. RN H stated that there was no documentation in
Resident 29's health records related to a physician's order to send medication to general acute. RN H also
stated she did not notify the DON related to Resident 29's-controlled medication being sent to a general
acute care hospital.
During an interview on 1/22/2020 at 3:54 p.m., with the DON, the DON stated she was not notified a
licensed nurse left the facility and delivered controlled medication to a general acute care hospital for
Resident 29.
During an interview on 1/23/2020 at 12:01 p.m. with the DON, he DON stated license nurses are not
allowed to leave the facility to transfer medication out to a general acute hospital without the permission of
the DON or administrator (ADMIN). The DON also stated she was not able to find documentation in
Resident 29's health records related to physician's order to send medication out to a general acute care
hospital.
During an interview on 1/23/2020 at 2:08 p.m. with the ADM, the ADM stated he did not give permission to
license nurse to leave premise and deliver medication to a general acute care hospital.
During a review of the facility's policy, dated 4/25/15, Controlled Substances, indicated remaining controlled
substances not authorized by the physician to go with the patient at the time of discharge will not be
surrender to any other person for any reason.
During a review of the facility's policy, dated 4/18, Employee Handbook, indicated failing to obtain
permission to leave work for any reason during normal working hours is a prohibited conduct.
3. For Resident 1, a controlled substance was not properly documented.
During a review of Resident 1's admission Record, dated 1/22/2020, indicated Resident 1 was admitted on
[DATE] with following diagnoses including spina bifida (a birth defect in which there is incomplete closing of
the spine and membranes around the spinal cord during early development in pregnancy), epilepsy,
hydrocephalus (is the buildup of fluid in the cavities deep within the brain) and hypotension (low blood
pressure).
During a review of Resident 1's Controlled Drug Record, received on 1/3/2020, indicated Clobazam 10 mg
tablet dose number 60 has no date and time of administration.
During an interview on 1/23/2020 at 12:28 p.m. with the DON, the DON confirmed Resident 1's-controlled
drug record for Clobazepam has missing documentations
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Childrens Hc Org No CA Saratoga Pediatric Subacute
13425 Sousa Lane
Saratoga, CA 95070
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F 0755
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
During a review of the facility's policy, dated 4/25/15, Controlled Substances, indicated separate records will
be maintained on all Schedule II, III, and IV drugs. This will be in the form of a declining inventory record.
Such records will be accurately maintained and will include:
1. The name of the patient
Residents Affected - Few
2. The name of the prescriber
3. The prescription number
4. The drug name and form of the medication
5. The strength and dose administration
6. The date of administration
7. The amount remaining
8. The signature of the person administering the drug
4. For Resident 30, 4.6ml (milliliters, a unit of measurement) of a controlled substance was not accounted
for and not reported immediately to responsible supervisor.
During a review of Resident 30's admission Record, dated 1/22/2020, indicated Resident 30 was admitted
on [DATE] with following diagnoses including congenital malformation of brain (a group of brain defects or
disorders that develop in the womb and are present at birth), hearing loss, congenital hypertonia (is
characterized as contractures or stiffness of all voluntary muscles usually present from birth) and
convulsion (is a medical condition where body muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting
in uncontrolled actions of the body).
During a review of Resident 30's Controlled Drug Record, indicated on 1/19/2020 at 11:00 p.m., 1.8 ml of
Diazepam (a schedule IV-controlled substance used to treat anxiety, muscle spasms and seizures) was
documented, and 364.8 ml was remaining in the bottle. It also indicated on 1/19/2020 at 11:00 p.m.,
received amount was 360 ml and it was signed by two licensed nurses.
During an interview on 1/23/2020 at 12:14 p.m., with the DON, the DON confirmed the discrepancy of 4.8
ml for Resident 30's-controlled substance above. The DON stated she was not notified about the
discrepancy and there was no documentation in Resident 30's progress notes that the facility staff notified
the consultant pharmacist about above discrepancy.
During a review of the facility's policy, dated 4/25/15, Controlled Substances, indicated any discrepancy in
the count is to be reported in writing immediately to the responsible supervisor and a signed entry is
recorded on the page where the discrepancy is found. It also indicated that the consultant pharmacist will
be notified immediately of any discrepancy of controlled medications.
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Childrens Hc Org No CA Saratoga Pediatric Subacute
13425 Sousa Lane
Saratoga, CA 95070
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0759
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility had 8% medication error rate when two
medication errors out of 25 opportunities were observed during medication pass. This failure resulted in
Resident 30 not getting his medications as ordered by the physician.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings:
1. During medication pass observation on 1/21/2020 at 4:56 p.m. with Registered Nurse B (RN B), RN B
did not give the half remaining portion of crushed glycopyrrolate (medication used to reduce drooling in
children ages 3 to 16 who have certain medical conditions, such as cerebral palsy) in the medication cup.
During an interview on 1/21/2020 at 6:00 p.m. with RN B, he acknowledged the above observation. RN B
further stated that he forgot to give the half remaining portion of the medication to complete the dose as
ordered by the physician.
During a review of the physician order, dated 12/5/2019, indicated Resident 30 was to receive
glycopyrrolate half tablet of 1 milligram (mg, a unit of measurement) 0.5 mg. via gastrostomy tube (GT, a
tube inserted through the abdomen into the stomach) every eight hours for secretion reduction daily at 1:00
a.m., 9:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m.
2. During medication pass observation on 1/21/2020 at 5:07 p.m., RN B administered three milliliters (ml, a
unit of measurement for volume) of Ferrous sulfate (iron Medication) 75 mg (equivalent to 15 mg. Iron) per
one ml. from house supply bottle via GT.
During a review of the physician order, dated 1/8/2020, indicated Resident 30 was to receive ferrous sulfate
drops 75 mg. (equivalent 15 mg. iron/1 ml.) give 225 mg- iron 45 mg(3ml) via GT daily at 5:00 p.m.
During a concurrent interview and record review with the director of nursing (DON) on 1/22/2020 at 10:12
a.m., the DON stated ferrous sulfate house supply that was given by RN B to Resident 30 on 1/21/2020
had wrong contents and the DON further stated that Resident 30 has his own supply from the pharmacy
with the right components as ordered by the physician.
Review of the facility's undated policy, Medication Administration, indicated All iron and calcium doses will
be ordered as elemental, e.g., elemental iron and elemental calcium Orders will specify the amount of the
elemental components.
Review of the facility's undated policy and procedure, Medication Administration-Physician Order, indicated
the five rights will be followed when administering medication .Right patient, right medication, right dose,
right route, and right frequency . To assure administration accuracy the nurse will cross check the following
reference points: Physician's Order- I-MAR, I-MAR- Rx label, Label on drug container- Physician's Order.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Childrens Hc Org No CA Saratoga Pediatric Subacute
13425 Sousa Lane
Saratoga, CA 95070
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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 - Few
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted
professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately
locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
2. During a breathing treatment observation on 1/21/2020 at 5:41 p.m. with respiratory therapist C (RT C),
RT C had a medication room key to get Resident 4's respiratory medications inside the medication room
without the facility licensed nurse present.
During an interview on 1/21/2020 at 6:04 p.m. with RT C, RT C acknowledged the above observation. RT C
further stated she had her own key to enter the medication room without the facility licensed staff present.
During a breathing treatment observation on 1/21/2020 at 4:40 p.m. with RT F, RT F had a medication room
key to get Resident 12' s respiratory medications inside the medication room without the facility licensed
nurse present.
During an interview on 1/21/2020 at 5:31 p.m. with RT F, RT F confirmed the above observation. RT F
stated he had his own key to go inside the medication room without facility licensed staff present.
During an interview on 1/23/2020 at 12:43 p.m. with the administrator (ADM), he stated only licensed
nurses should have the key to the medication room. He further stated respiratory therapists should not have
keys to the medication room and could not access the medication room without the presence of a licensed
nurse.
Review of the facility's undated policy and procedure, Medication Administration-Physician Order, indicated
only licensed personnel are assigned responsibility for preparing, administering, and recording of
medications or have access to the drug storage areas . (Cart and Medication room).
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure medications and biologicals
were stored and labeled appropriately when:
1. Several medications were expired in the medication room;
2. Unauthorized personnel had access to the medication room;
3. Undated liquid bottles of medications.
These failures had the potential for drug diversion and residents to receive expired, contaminated, or
deteriorated medications and biologicals.
Findings:
1. During a medication room observation on 1/21/2020 at 9:26 a.m. with the Director of Staff Development
(DSD), the following were observed:
1a. 11 heparin lock syringe (blood thinner to prevents clots) 50 units/5 ml (units, milliliters, unit of
measurement) expired on 10/31/19;
1b. 14 sodium chloride 3% (medication, that can be used to dilute other medications through a
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
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01/23/2020
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Childrens Hc Org No CA Saratoga Pediatric Subacute
13425 Sousa Lane
Saratoga, CA 95070
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F 0761
nebulizer) vials expired on December 2019.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
1c. one opened and one unopened pack of ipratropium bromide 0.02% (medication used to prevent and
control symptoms of wheezing and shortness of breath caused by ongoing lung diseases).
Residents Affected - Few
The DSD confirmed the above observation and stated regular checking of the medroom was night shift
licensed nurse's responsibility.
Review of the facility's undated policy, Storage of Medications, indicated expired medications shall not be
kept.
3. Undated liquid bottles of medications
During an observation and interview on 1/22/2020 at 11:18 a.m. with licensed vocational nurse G (LVN G),
LVN G confirmed the following bottles were opened and had no date when opened:
1. Poly Vi Sol (multivitamin supplement)
2. Poly Vi Sol with Iron
3. Loratadine (used to treat allergy symptoms and hives) oral solution
4. Liquid Pain Relief
5. Iron Supplement
6. Pedialyte (advanced hydration rehydration drink)
During an observation and interview on 1/22/2020 at 11:46 a.m. with registered nurse K (RN K), RN K
confirmed the following bottles were opened and had no date when opened:
1. Loratadine oral solution
2. Allergy relief
3. Liquid pain relief
During an interview on 1/22/2020 at 11:58 a.m. with RN K, RN K stated all liquid bottles of medication
should be dated when opened.
During a review of the facility's undated policy, Medication Administration, indicated when using a new liquid
medication for the first time, the bottle will be marked with the date opened.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Childrens Hc Org No CA Saratoga Pediatric Subacute
13425 Sousa Lane
Saratoga, CA 95070
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(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
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 1a. During an
observation on 1/21/2020 at 1:20 p.m., HK E was wearing gloves in the hallway, entered room [ROOM
NUMBER] then exited the room with the same gloves on then proceeded to enter room [ROOM NUMBER]
without changing or removing gloves. HK E exited rooms 14, 15, 17, 18 and 19 with the same gloves,
proceeded to collect garbage from rooms 14, 15, 17, 18, 19 without changing gloves and without
performing hand hygiene.
Residents Affected - Some
During a concurrent observation and interview on 1/21/2020 at 1:26 p.m. with HK E, HK E confirmed the
above observations and stated they [house keeping] are not required to change gloves when they go room
to room to collect garbage and they can wear gloves in the hallway.
2. During an initial tour observation on 1/21/2020 at 7:53 a.m., Resident 4's oxygen nasal cannula tubing
was touching the bedside table.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 1/21/2020 at 7:54 a.m. with licensed vocational G (LVN
G), she confirmed the above observation.
During an observation on 1/21/2020 at 7:58 a.m., Resident 4's oxygen connector was touching the side rail.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 1/21/2020 at 7:59 a.m. with LVN G, she confirmed the
above observation.
3. Not performing handwashing between removing and donning gloves.
During an observation on 1/22/2020 at 4:12 p.m. with licensed vocational nurse L (LVN L), LVN L pulled the
curtain, removed gloves, placed used gloves on Resident 10's bedside table and donned new gloves
without performing hand hygiene.
During an interview on 1/22/2020 at 4:18 p.m., LVN L confirmed she did not perform hand hygiene between
removing and donning gloves.
During an interview on 1/23/2020 at 12:50 p.m. with the director of nursing (DON), the DON stated facility
staff should perform hand hygiene between removing and donning gloves.
During a review of the facility's undated policy, Hand Hygiene Program & Procedure, indicated 5. Hand
hygiene shall be done at the following times: k after taking off gloves sterile or unsterile
4. During an observation on 1/21/2020 at 8:06 a.m., the medication cart side garbage bag next to Resident
4's bedside table was overflowing.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 1/21/2020 at 7:59 a.m. with LVN G, she confirmed the
above observation. She further stated the garbage bag should not be overflowing due to infection control
issues.
5. During an observation on 1/21/2020 at 9:18 a.m., CNA M was carrying used linens after providing
activities of daily living (ADL's) care to Resident 28 with gloves on and she disposed the linens inside the
dirty yellow bin inside the room then touched the side rail of Resident 28 without changing
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Childrens Hc Org No CA Saratoga Pediatric Subacute
13425 Sousa Lane
Saratoga, CA 95070
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(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
gloves and without performing hand hygiene. CNA M was wearing the same gloves when she picked up a
used paper towel on Resident 28's bedside, then proceeded to the bathroom touching the bathroom handle
with the same gloves and without performing hand hygiene.
During a concurrent observation and interview with LVN G, she acknowledged the above observation. She
further stated CNA M should have changed gloves and performed hand hygiene in every procedure.
6. During an observation on 1/21/2020 at 9:04 a.m., Resident 20's ambu bag was exposed and was not
inside the plastic bag.
During an observation on 1/21/2020 at 8:15 a.m., Resident 5's ambu bag and mask was exposed and was
not inside the plastic bag.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 1/21/2020 at 8:38 a.m. with the director of respiratory
therapy (DRT), he acknowledged the above observations. The DRT stated all ambu bags, masks and other
oxygen delivery devices should be kept inside a plastic bag. He further stated he was checking and putting
all the ambu bags and masks inside a plastic bag for each resident in the facility.
Review of the facility's policy and procedure, Equipment Cleaning Policy, dated February 20, 2018,
indicated the Respiratory Care Department participates in the hospital-wide infection control program,
following the guidelines and procedures detailed in the approved hospital infection Control Manual . Oxygen
delivery devices such as simple mask, cannulas, oxygen tubing, nebulizers and etc. These items will be
stored in equipment containers.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure proper infection control
practices were followed when:
1. Housekeeper (HK E) did not change gloves and did not perform hand hygiene;
2. Resident 4's oxygen nasal cannula tubing (a device used to deliver supplemental oxygen or airflow) was
touching the bedside table;
3. Resident 4's oxygen connector was exposed and touching the side rail;
4. Medication cart garbage next to the Resident 4's bedside table was over flowing;
5. Certified nursing assistant M (CNA M) did not change gloves and did not perform hand hygiene;
6. Ambu bags were not stored inside the equipment containers.
These failures had the potential to spread infection in the facility.
1. During an observation on 1/21/2020 at 1:12 p.m. HK E exited room [ROOM NUMBER] with gloves then
proceeded to room [ROOM NUMBER] without changing or removing gloves. HK E exited room [ROOM
NUMBER] with the same gloves, proceeded to collect the medcart garbage and entered room [ROOM
NUMBER] without changing gloves and without performing hand hygiene. HK E confirmed the above
observation and stated, they [house keeping] are not required to change gloves when they go room to room
to collect garbage.
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Department of Health & Human Services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555204
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
01/23/2020
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Childrens Hc Org No CA Saratoga Pediatric Subacute
13425 Sousa Lane
Saratoga, CA 95070
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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During an interview with the Pediatric Services Coordinator/Infection Preventionist (PSC/IP) on 1/23/2020
at 2:14 p.m., the PSC/IP stated staff should remove gloves and do hand hygiene every time they enter the
room.
Review of the facility's policy, Hand Hygiene Program and Procedure, indicated hand hygiene should be
done after handling contaminated items and gloves should not be worn in the hallway.
Event ID:
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No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555204
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
01/23/2020
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Childrens Hc Org No CA Saratoga Pediatric Subacute
13425 Sousa Lane
Saratoga, CA 95070
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 0921
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and
the public.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure aerosol disinfectant was
stored properly when the chemical disinfectant was found at the bed side of Resident 4. This failure had the
potential for Resident 4 to access the hazardous chemical and jeopardize his health and safety.
Findings:
During breathing treatment observation on 1/21/2020 at 5:41 p.m. with respiratory therapist C (RT, a
specialized healthcare practitioner trained in pulmonary medicine in order to work therapeutically with
people suffering from pulmonary disease), a one 19 oz. disinfectant aerosol bottle was found at the bedside
table next to the breathing treatment machine and suction machine for Resident 4.
During a concurrent observation and interview with RT C on 1/21/2020 at 5:51 p.m., RT C acknowledged
the above observation. She further stated Resident 4 could easily grab the aerosol bottle and it should not
be kept at the bedside for Resident 4's safety.
During a concurrent observation and interview with registered nurse B (RN B) on 1/21/2020 at 5:54 p.m.,
he acknowledged the above observation. He further stated the aerosol bottle should not be kept at the
bedside for Resident 4's safety.
During a concurrent observation and interview with certified nursing assistant D (CNA D) on 1/21/2020 at
5:55 p.m., she acknowledged the above observation. CNA D further stated she forgot to put away the
aerosol bottle after she used it.
Review of the facility's undated policy, Housekeeping Guidelines indicated all staff should always keep
cleaning chemicals out of reach of children . No cleaning chemicals should be stored or left on
residents/patients . make sure all cleaning chemicals are always stored and locked in the housekeeping
closet/cart when not in use.
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