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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
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Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other
safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the
date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date
these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation.
LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER
REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
TITLE
(X6) DATE
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Printed: 05/15/2026
Form Approved OMB
No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
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.
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
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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 .
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