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Inspection visit

Health inspection

CHILDRENS HC ORG NO CA SARATOGA PEDIATRIC SUBACUTECMS #5552041 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0791 Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. 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 follow-up with the dental services for one (Resident 1) of three residents when Resident 1's tooth was avulsed. Residents Affected - Few This failure resulted in Resident 1's tooth not reimplanted for 11 months or not having the replacement tooth for 11 months. Findings: Review of Resident 1's clinical record indicated he was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including anoxic brain injury, persistent vegetative state and dependence on respirator. Review of Registered Nurse's (RN A) notes, dated 3/31/22, indicated resident 1 banged his tooth to side rail during activity of daily living (ADLs) while being turned. Review of the facility dentist (DT) notes, dated 4/3/22, indicated Resident 1 sustained avulsion injury of a permanent tooth after hitting his tooth on the bed side rail. Further review of the DT notes indicated Resident 1's responsible party (RP; person who makes all care decisions for the resident) was to pursue a dental implant to restore the empty space in the mouth where a tooth was. Review of Licensed Vocational Nurse's (LVN B) notes, dated 4/16/22, indicated Resident 1 was approved for dental referral for consultation. Review of the inter-disciplinary team care conference, dated 4/25/22, did not indicate how the tooth reimplantation will pursue. During an interview with the facility dentist (DT), on 1/30/23 at 3:00 p.m., the DT indicated for an implant Resident 1 would need hospitalization and anesthesia (use of medications to prevent pain during surgery). Review of Resident 1's clinical record did not indicate Resident 1 was hospitalized for the reimplantation. During an interview with the Social Services Director (SSD), on 1/30/2023 at 2:15 p.m., the SSD confirmed the RP wanted Resident 1 to have an implant. She stated the Administrator was hesitant to pay for services and to only find a place that took the RP's insurance. The SSD stated the burden fell (continued on next page) Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE TITLE (X6) DATE FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Facility ID: If continuation sheet Page 1 of 2 Event ID: 555204 Printed: 05/15/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION 555204 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/04/2023 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 0791 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few onto the RP to cover with her insurance. The SSD stated she left her position at the facility, in part, because of the handling of this incident. She stated the previous administer did not want to cover it. She indicated she provided to the RP the state agency (SA) contact information along with the ombudsman's contact information so the RP could file a complaint with the SA. She stated she had a meeting with the owner of the facility who indicated the facility should pay for expenses. She stated she returned to working for the facility after the previous administrator left employment. During an interview with the ombudsman (OMB), on 1/30/2023 at 2 p.m., the OMB indicated her understanding was the facility said no on the implant and she indicated she believed the facility was responsible for the implant given it happened while Resident 1 was under their care. Review of the facility's email sent to the surveyor, dated 2/24/23, indicated the facility's plan was to reimburse for any dental expenses. Review of the facility's policy Dental Services, reviewed 10/2021, indicated if dental services cannot be provided at the facility, the facility will assist in making appointments and arranging for transportation to and from the service location. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 555204 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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Citations

1 citation recorded*CMS

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0791GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F791 - Dental Services

    Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the April 4, 2023 survey of CHILDRENS HC ORG NO CA SARATOGA PEDIATRIC SUBACUTE?

This was a inspection survey of CHILDRENS HC ORG NO CA SARATOGA PEDIATRIC SUBACUTE on April 4, 2023. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at CHILDRENS HC ORG NO CA SARATOGA PEDIATRIC SUBACUTE on April 4, 2023?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide or obtain dental services for each resident."

What type of survey was this?

This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.

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