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Inspection visit

Health inspection

EXTENDED CARE HOSPITAL OF WESTMINSTERCMS #5552111 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 0550 Level of Harm - Potential for minimal harm Residents Affected - Some Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, medical record review, and facility document review, the facility failed to ensure one of two residents (Resident 1) was treated with respect and dignity. * A male staff member entered the shower room when a female resident (Resident 1) was present in the shower room. Resident 1 stated she felt a bit uncomfortable. This had the potential to negatively impact the Resident 1's well-being. Findings: Review of the facility's document titled Shower Schedule and Monitoring dated 7/9/04, showed to make sure the same gender staff are monitoring the shower rooms during the shower times. The document further gave an example: if it is the time for female showers, it must be a female staff that must be monitoring the shower room and if it is male shower time, it must be a male staff that must be monitoring. The document also showed the facility must coordinate to make sure the privacy of the residents is maintained. Medical record review for Resident 1 was initiated on 9/25/23. Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Review of Resident 1's History and Physical Examination dated 12/9/22, showed Resident 1 didnot have the capacity to understand and make decisions. Review of the SOC 341 (a Report of Suspected Adult or Elder Abuse form) dated 9/14/23, showed a male staff member (CNA 1) entered the shower room while Resident 1 was in the shower room. On 9/25/23 at 1050 hours, an interview and concurrent document review was conducted with the Housekeeper. The Housekeeper was asked to discuss what had happened on 9/14/23, between CNA 1 and Resident 1. The Housekeeper stated on 9/14/23 around 0740 hours, she was standing by the janitordoor (across from the shower room) and saw CNA 1 holding towels while he was entering the shower room. The Housekeeperstated LVN 2 then borrowed the Housekeeper's key to open the shower room door. LVN 2 then walked in the shower room. The Housekeeper stated she then witnessed Resident 1 following LVN 2 out of the shower room. The Housekeeperstated CNA 1 was in the shower room for approximately less than fiveminutes. On 9/25/23 at 1142 hours, an interview was conducted with Resident 1. Resident 1 was asked to discuss what had happened on 9/14/23. Resident 1 stated after she finished taking a shower, CNA 1 came in (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: 555211 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 555211 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 09/28/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Extended Care Hospital of Westminster 206 Hospital Circle Westminster, CA 92683 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 0550 Level of Harm - Potential for minimal harm Residents Affected - Some the shower room and stated he wanted to check onother male residents in the shower room. Resident 1 stated she felt a little uncomfortable. Resident 1 denied being scared and touched by CNA 1. On 9/26/23 at 1402 hours, a telephone interview and concurrent document review was conducted with LVN 2. LVN 2 stated in the morning of 9/14/23 around 0730 hours, Resident 1 was at the nurses' station holding a change of clothes and requesting to shower. LVN 2 stated she asked a female staff member (CNA 7) to open the shower room door for Resident 1. Resident 1 stated she wanted CNA 1 (male staff) to open the shower room for her. CNA 1 stated he would open the door for Resident 1. LVN 2 stated about20 minutes later, she walked to the shower room and saw the Housekeeperlooking scared while pointing her finger at the shower room door. LVN 2 stated she borrowed the shower room key from the Housekeeperand opened the shower room. LVN 2 stated she saw CNA 1 and Resident 1 standing a foot apart, both fully dressed. LVN 2 stated she asked both what was going on. CNA 1 stated they were looking at the towels. LVN 2 stated she then asked Resident 1 to follow her to the nurse's station. LVN 2 was asked if amale staff could open the shower room door for a female resident. LVN 2 stated only if no female staff were available, then a male staff couldopen the shower room for female residents. LVN 2 added the male staff were not supposed to go inside the shower room when a female staff was in the shower room. On 9/26/23 at 1219 hours, an interview and concurrent document review was conducted with the DON. The DON stated CNA 1 should not have entered the shower room while Resident 1 was in there. The DON stated CNA 1 should respect Resident 1's right and acknowledged CNA 1 had violated Resident 1's privacy. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 555211 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.

  • 0550GeneralS&S Bno actual harm

    F550 - Resident Rights

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the September 28, 2023 survey of EXTENDED CARE HOSPITAL OF WESTMINSTER?

This was a inspection survey of EXTENDED CARE HOSPITAL OF WESTMINSTER on September 28, 2023. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at EXTENDED CARE HOSPITAL OF WESTMINSTER on September 28, 2023?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her right..."

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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