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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 0609 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to report an allegation of abuse involving one of two sampled residents (Resident 1) to the State Survey Agency. This failure had the potential to delay investigations and compromise Resident 1's safety. Findings: Review of Resident 1's clinical record indicated he was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including congenital central alveolar hypoventilation syndrome ( a rare, life-threatening genetic disorder that affects normal breathing), short bowel syndrome with colon in continuity (a rare malabsorption disorder that occurs when the small intestine is damaged or shortened preventing it from absorbing enough nutrients from food), chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia (a condition where the body cannot adequately remove carbon dioxide from the blood), dependence on respirator status (unable to breathe independently after being on a ventilator). During an interview on 12/19/24 at 10:09 a.m., with the Respiratory Therapist (RT), the RT stated Resident 1 suddenly lunged at him when the RT disconnected the television and started scratching, hitting and biting. The RT stated he held the forearms of Resident 1 and placed him on the bed. The RT stated Resident 1 started to kick his groin area, so he turned sideways and raised one of his leg to protect his groin area. During an interview on 12/19/24 at 10:36 a.m., with Registered Nurse (RN) B, RN B stated she saw the RT holding Resident 1's wrists and pinned on the bed. RN B stated she told the RT to get off of Resident 1 two to three times before the RT let go of Resident 1. RN B stated she reported the incident to the Administrator (ADM). RN B stated she reported the incident to the police. During a review of RN B's Incident Note, dated 11/30/24, the Incident Note indicated Local authorities were notified for suspected child abuse.Two policemen arrived at the facility and spoke to primary nurse, charge nurse, and patient. During an interview on 12/19/24 at 12:45 p.m., with RN C, she stated she heard the RT yelling at Resident 1 in the hallway to turn the television volume down. RN C stated she saw the RT going into Resident 1's room and heard more yelling. RN C stated she went in to Resident 1's room and saw the RT and Resident 1 standing at the back of the room facing at each other then the RT grabbed Resident 1's head and neck with one hand and the shoulder with the other hand and pushed Resident 1 on the bed. RN C stated the RT held Resident 1's wrist while lying flat in bed and one knee on the chest or stomach. RN C stated she assessed Resident 1 and saw red markings on both wrists and Resident 1 made a (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 03/17/2025 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 0609 punching like motion to his stomach and grimaced. RN C stated she informed the ADM of the incident. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm During an interview on 12/19/24 at 4:28 p.m., with the Director of Staff Development (DSD), the DSD stated the ADM informed the staff during the stand up meeting that the incident was not an abuse based on the investigation of the ADM. Residents Affected - Few During an interview on 3/5/25 at 4:15 p.m., with the ADM, the ADM stated he did not report the incident because it was not an abuse. The ADM stated that RN C informed him that Resident 1 had no marking on him. During a review of the facility's policy and procedure, titled Abuse prevention, intervention, reporting and investigation, revised 5/14, indicated In accordance with California penal code .requires that all mandated health care practitioners must report .any reasonable suspicion that a child has been abused or neglected .Staff is mandated reporters and must comply with state and federal regulations regarding reporting suspected abuse .For suspected child abuse cases of all types, a written report must be filed using Department of Justice form SS8572 .completed in detail and mailed within 36 hours of the telephone report .Will notify Department of Health Services. Licensing and Certification Program of an alleged abuse situation upon an adult and or child within 24 hours . 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.

  • 0609GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F609 - The facility must develop and implement written policies and procedures that:

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the March 17, 2025 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 March 17, 2025. 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 March 17, 2025?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities."

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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