F 0550
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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 P&P review, the facility failed to ensure the staff provided care
and promoted dignity and respect for two of 21 final sampled residents (Residents 31 and 45) and five
nonsampled residents (Residents 17, 27, 28, 33, and 84).
* CNA 1 was observed assisting Residents 31 and 84 with meals at the same time. In addition, CNA 1 was
observed assisting Resident 31 and 17 with meals at the same time.
* CNA 2 was observed assisting 27 and 28 with meals at the same time.
* CNA 3 was observed assisting Residents 33 and 45 with meals at the same time.
These failures had the potential to negatively impact the residents' feelings of self-worth and well-being.
Findings:
Review of the facility's P&P titled Assistance with Meals revised 3/2022 showed the residents who cannot
feed themselves will be fed with attention to safety, comfort and dignity, by keeping interactions with other
staff to a minimum while assisting residents with meals.
1. On 6/24/25 at 1230 hours, during the initial dining observation inside the dining room, CNA 1 was
observed seated in between Residents 31 and 84. CNA 1 was observed feeding the two residents at the
same time by alternating the placement of spoon and beverages to each resident. In addition, CNA 1 was
observed touching the residents' bibs (clothes protector) during the feeding.
On 6/24/25 at 1242 hours, another CNA took over to assist Resident 31 with feeding. CNA 1 assisted
Resident 84 with feeding. CNA 1 was then observed taking Resident 84 out of the dining room when
Resident 84 was done eating.
On 6/24/25 at 1245 hours, CNA 1 was observed taking Resident 17 in the dining room. CNA 1 was
observed taking Resident 17's tray from the cart and placed the lunch tray on the table where Resident 31
was seated. CNA 1 sat in between Residents 17 and 31. At this time, the other CNA assisting Resident 31
left. CNA 1 was observed continuing to assist Resident 31, then also assisted Resident 17 at the same
time.
a. Medical record review for Resident 31 was initiated on 6/24/25. Resident 31 was readmitted to
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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.
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Westminster, CA 92683
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F 0550
the facility on [DATE].
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Review of Resident 31's MDS assessment dated [DATE], showed Resident 31 had severe cognitive
impairment and was dependent on the facility staff with eating.
Residents Affected - Few
b. Medical record review for Resident 84 was initiated on 6/24/25. Resident 84 was admitted to the facility
on [DATE].
Review of Resident 84's MDS assessment dated [DATE], showed Resident 84 had severe cognitive
impairment and needed substantial/maximal assistance from the facility staff with eating.
c. Medical record review for Resident 17 was initiated on 6/24/25. Resident 17 was readmitted to the facility
on [DATE].
Review of Resident 17's MDS assessment dated [DATE], showed Resident 17 had severe cognitive
impairment and was dependent on the facility staff with eating.
On 6/24/25 at 1452 hours, an interview was conducted with CNA 1. CNA 1 verified she assisted Residents
31 and 84 at the same time for feeding. CNA 1 stated she assisted Residents 31 and 84 who were both
fully dependent on staff assistance with feeding. CNA 1 further stated when she was finished assisting
Resident 84 with feeding, she brought in Resident 17. CNA 1 stated Resident 17 could hold her drinks,
however, was fully dependent on staff assistance with feeding, so she assisted Resident 17 and also
Resident 31 at the same time. CNA 1 stated this had been the practice in the facility.
Cross reference to F880, example #1.
2. On 6/24/25 at 1235 hours, during the initial dining observation inside the dining room, CNA 2 was
observed seated between Residents 27 and 28. CNA 2 was observed feeding the two residents at the
same time by alternating the placement of spoon and beverages to each of the resident.
a. Medical record review for Resident 27 was initiated on 6/24/25. Resident 27 was admitted to the facility
on [DATE].
Review of Resident 27's MDS assessment dated [DATE], showed Resident 27 had severe cognitive
impairment and needed substantial/maximal assistance from the facility staff with eating.
b. Medical record review for Resident 28 was initiated on 6/24/25. Resident 28 was readmitted to the facility
on [DATE].
Review of Resident 28's MDS assessment dated [DATE], showed Resident 28 had severe cognitive
impairment and dependent on the facility staff assistance with eating.
On 6/24/25 at 1444 hours, an interview was conducted with CNA 2. CNA 2 verified she assisted Residents
27 and 28 at the same time for feeding. CNA 2 stated the CNAs in the facility have been feeding two
residents in the dining room at the same time and this has been the practice in the facility.
Cross reference to F880, example #2.
3. On 6/24/25 at 1239 hours, during the initial dining observation inside the dining room, CNA 3
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Extended Care Hospital of Westminster
206 Hospital Circle
Westminster, CA 92683
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
was observed seated in between Residents 33 and 45. CNA 3 was observed feeding the two residents at
the same time by alternating the placement of spoon and beverages to each resident.
a. Medical record review for Resident 33 was initiated on 6/24/25. Resident 33 was admitted to the facility
on [DATE].
Residents Affected - Few
Review of Resident 33's MDS assessment dated [DATE], showed Resident 33 had severe cognitive
impairment and was dependent on the facility staff assistance with eating.
b. Medical record review for Resident 45 was initiated on 6/24/25. Resident 45 was readmitted to the facility
on [DATE].
Review of Resident 45's MDS assessment dated [DATE], showed Resident 45 had severe cognitive
impairment and was dependent on the facility staff with eating.
On 6/24/25 at 1456 hours, an interview was conducted with CNA 3. CNA 3 verified he assisted Residents
33 and 45 with feeding at the same time. CNA 3 stated Residents 33 and 45 were both dependent on the
staff assistance with feeding. CNA 3 stated he was told the CNAs could feed two residents at the same
time for as long as they sanitized their hands and the residents' hands before and after feeding.
On 6/26/25 at 1116 hours, an interview was conducted with the DSD and LVN 1. The DSD stated the CNAs
were trained to assist the residents with feeding. The DSD further stated the CNAs should be feeding one
resident who was dependent on the staff with feeding, and another resident requiring only minimal assist,
or just for cueing and actually able to feed themselves. When asked about the residents' assistance to eat,
LVN 1 stated Residents 28, 31, 33, 45 and 84 were fully dependent on the staff assistance with eating, and
Residents 17 and 27 could hold their cups, however, were fully dependent on the staff assistance with
eating. The DSD stated they would have to check the seating arrangement to monitor any changes in the
capability of the residents and the availability of the staff.
Cross reference to F880, example #3.
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F 0552
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 4. Medical
record review for Resident 397 was initiated on 6/24/25. Resident 397 was admitted to the facility on
[DATE].
Residents Affected - Few
Review of Resident 397's admission Summary note dated 6/26/25 showed Resident 397 was admitted to
the facility with diagnoses including bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, and substance use disorder. Resident
397 had conservators to make medical decisions for him.
Review of Resident 397's June 2025 Order Summary Report showed Resident 397 had the following
orders dated 6/20/25:
- buspirone (antianxiety medication) 10 mg by mouth twice daily for anxiety related to anxiety disorder
- Haldol (antipsychotic) 10 mg inject intramuscularly as needed for any refusal of by mouth psychotropic
medications for 14 days
- Latuda (antidepressant) 80 mg by mouth in the evening for labile moods related to depression
- Remeron (antidepressant) 30 mg by mouth at bedtime related to depression
- Seroquel (antipsychotic) 100 mg every six hours as needed for increase psychosis related to bipolar
disorder
- Seroquel 100 mg by mouth three times daily for psychosis related to bipolar disorder
- Vistaril (used off label to treat anxiety) 50 mg by mouth every four hours as needed for anxiety or agitation
for 14 days
- Wellbutrin (antidepressant) extended release 12 hour, give 100 mg by mouth in the morning for depressed
mood related to depression
- diphenhydramine (used off label to treat insomnia) 50 mg by mouth as needed for insomnia for 14 days at
bedtime only
Review of Resident 397's medication consent form dated 6/20/25, showed the following list of medications:
- Remeron 15 to 45 mg
- Latuda 40 to 160 mg
- Wellbutrin 25 to 450 mg
- Seroquel 50 to 1200 mg
- Buspar 10 to 60 mg
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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Extended Care Hospital of Westminster
206 Hospital Circle
Westminster, CA 92683
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- Haldol PO 0.5 to 80 mg
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
- Haldol IM 100 mg/24
- benadryl IM 10 to 750 mg
Residents Affected - Few
- Ativan PO/IM 1 to 10 mg
- Vistaril 25 to 600 mg
The from showed Resident 397's Physician 1 was supposed to discuss with Resident 397's Conservator 1
the information about the medications including; the nature of Resident 397's mental condition, reasons for
prescribing the medication, reasonable alternative treatments available, side effects, and the right to refuse
the medications. The medication consent form failed to show the exact dose, frequency, or reasons for
prescribing the medications, as per Resident 397's Order Summary Report.
On 6/26/25 at 0829 hours, a telephone interview was conducted with Conservator 1. When asked about
receiving information and informed consent for Resident 397's psychotropic medications, Conservator 1
stated the process was the facility would fax the informed consent to the conservator's office for one of the
conservators to sign or the facility would call the conservator and obtain verbal consent from a conservator,
over the phone. When asked if questions related to the medications Resident 397 was prescribed arose,
Conservator 1 stated the conservators could call and talk to the licensed nursing staff at the facility or could
look for answers online. When asked if Physican 1 had contacted the Conservator's office to obtain
informed consent for Resident 397's psychotropic medications, Conservator 1 verbalized, no.
On 6/26/25 at 1056 hours, a concurrent interview and medical record review was conducted with Physician
1. Physician 1 verified Resident 397's medication consent form showed a list of Resident 397's
psychotropic medications with a range of dosage for each medication. Physician 1 verified the form failed to
show the exact dose, frequency, or reasons for prescribing the medications. When asked about his
(Physician 1) signature next to each medication on this consent form, Physician 1 verbalized his signature
next to each medication, meant he (Physician 1) was verifying the listed names of the medications and
dosage range was correct. When asked about obtaining informed consent for these medications from
Conservator 1, Physician 1 verified he did not call the conservator to obtain the informed consent for the
use of the above medications.
Based on interview, medical record review, and facility P&P review, the facility failed to ensure four of five
sampled residents for unnecessary medications (Residents 19, 34, 36 and 43) and one final sampled
resident (Resident 397) reviewed for informed consents were provided the right to self-determination
regarding the use of psychotropic medications and treatments.
* The facility failed to ensure the informed consents for risperidone (antipsychotic), Lexapro
(antidepressant) and Belsomra (antidepressant) medications were renewed after six months for Resident
34.
* The facility failed to ensure the informed consent for Seroquel (antipsychotic) medication was renewed
after six months for Resident 19.
* The facility failed to ensure the facility's P&P for Psychotropic Medication Use was reviewed and
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Extended Care Hospital of Westminster
206 Hospital Circle
Westminster, CA 92683
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
revised to reflect the new regulation of renewing the informed consent for psychotropic medications every
six months.
* The facility failed to ensure Resident 36's informed consent for the use of the Remeron (antidepressant)
medication was renewed after six months.
Residents Affected - Few
* The facility failed to ensure the informed consent for Seroquel (antipsychotic) medication was renewed
after six months for the use of antipsychotic medication for Resident 43.
* The facility failed to ensure Resident 397's consent form for the use of Latuda (antipsychotic), Remeron
(antidepressant), Wellbutrin (antidepressant), Seroquel (antipsychotic), Buspar (antianxiety), Haldol
(antipsychotic), Benadryl (hypnotics/sedative/antianxiety), Ativan (antianxiety), and Vistaril (antianxiety) was
updated to include the information about the medications' exact dose, frequesncy, or reasons for
prescribing the medications.
These failures posed the risk of the residents and their responsible party not understanding risks and
benefits of psychotropic medications and the potential side effects.
Findings:
1. Review of the AFL 24-07 titled AB 48 - Nursing Facility Resident Informed Consent Protection Act of
2023 dated 2/28/24, showed the following:
- The facilities must renew the written informed consent every six months. At that time, the facility must
provide the resident with any recommended dosage adjustments and the option of revoking consent; and
- The facilities must review and revise their P&Ps to ensure compliance with the new law. The P&P must
specifically consider and plan for how the facility will verify that the resident provided informed consent or
refused treatment or a procedure pertaining to the administration of psychotherapeutic drugs.
Review of the facility's P&P titled Antipsychotic Medication Use revised 7/2022 showed residents and/or
resident representative will be informed of the recommendations, risks, benefits, purpose and potential
adverse consequences of antipsychotic medication use.
Review of the facility's P&P titled Psychotropic Medication Use revised 2/2025 showed medications in the
following categories are considered psychotropic medications and are subject to prescribing, monitoring,
obtaining inform consent and review requirements specific to psychotropic medications: antipsychotics,
antidepressants, antianxiety, and hypnotics/sedative.
Medical record review for Resident 34 was initiated on 5/17/25. Resident 34 was readmitted to the facility
on [DATE].
Review of Resident 34's Order Summary Report showed the following physician's orders:
- dated 9/19/24, to administer Belsomra 10 mg by mouth at bedtime;
- dated 9/19/24, to administer Lexapro 10 mg by mouth one time a day; and
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COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Extended Care Hospital of Westminster
206 Hospital Circle
Westminster, CA 92683
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F 0552
- dated 12/4/24, to adminsiter risperidone 0.25 by moth every morning and at bedtime.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Review of Resident 34's Verification of Informed Consent to Physical Restraints, Psychotherapeutic Drugs
or Prolonged Use of a Device for Belsomra medication showed the resident/ responsible party was
informed on 9/19/24, and the physician who has verbally indicated that consent has been obtained and the
nurse who received the order signed on 9/19/24.
Residents Affected - Few
Review of Resident 34's Verification of Informed Consent to Physical Restraints, Psychotherapeutic Drugs
or Prolonged Use of a Device for Lexapro medication showed the resident/ responsible party was informed
on 9/19/24, and the physician who has verbally indicated that consent has been obtained and the nurse
who received the order signed on 9/19/24.
Review of Resident 34's Verification of Informed Consent to Physical Restraints, Psychotherapeutic Drugs
or Prolonged Use of a Device for risperidone medication showed the resident/responsible party was
informed on 12/4/24, and the physician who has verbally indicated that consent has been obtained and the
nurse who received the order signed on 12/4/24.
On 6/27/25 at 1253 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review for Resident 34 was
conducted with LVN 1. LVN 1 verified the informed consents for Belsomra, Lexapro and risperidone
medications were not renewed. LVN 1 stated the prescribing physician called the family or resident
representative to obtain consent for the psychotropic medication. LVN 1stated the nursing staff filled out the
Verification of Informed Consent form. LVN 1 further stated the informed consents should be renewed every
six months.
2. Medical record review for Resident 19 was initiated on 6/24/25. Resident 19 was readmitted to the facility
on [DATE].
Review of Resident 19's Order Summary Report showed the following physician's orders dated 9/18/24:
- To administer Lexapro 20 mg one tablet by mouth one time a day;
- To administer Seroquel 75 mg one tablet by mouth in the evening; and
- To administer Seroquel 50 mg one tablet by mouth three times a day.
Review of Resident 19's Verification of Informed Consent to Physical Restraints, Psychotherapeutic Drugs
or Prolonged Use of a Device showed for Lexapro 20 mg the resident/ responsible party was informed on
3/7/24, and the physician has verbally indicated that consent has been obtained and the nurse who
received the order signed on 3/7/24.
Review of Resident 19's Verification of Informed Consent to Physical Restraints, Psychotherapeutic Drugs
or Prolonged Use of a Device for Seroquel 50 showed the resident/responsible party was informed on
3/7/24, and the physician has verbally indicated that consent has been obtained and the nurse who
received the order signed on 3/7/24.
Review of Resident 19's Verification of Informed Consent to Physical Restraints, Psychotherapeutic Drugs
or Prolonged Use of a Device for Seroquel 75 mg showed the resident/responsible party was informed on
8/7/24, and the physician has verbally indicated that consent has been obtained and the nurse who
received the order signed on 8/7/24.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Extended Care Hospital of Westminster
206 Hospital Circle
Westminster, CA 92683
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
On 6/27/25 at 1302 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review for Resident 19 was
conducted with LVN 1. LVN 1 verified the informed consents for Seroquel 50 and 75 mg and Lexapro
medications were not renewed every six months.
On 6/27/25 at 1346 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review for Residents 19 and 34 was
conducted with the DON. The DON verified the above findings. The DON stated the nursing staff had to call
the prescribing physician to obtain another informed consent every six months. The DON stated LVN 1
tracked the residents' physician orders and informed consents to check the informed consents which
needed to be renewed.
On 7/1/25 at 1022 hours, a follow-up interview and concurrent P&P review was conducted with the DON.
The DON stated the facility reviewed the facility's P&Ps annually and as needed. The DON verified the
facility's P&P for psychotropic medication use was not revised to reflect the new regulation to renew the
informed consents every six months.
4. Review of the facility's P&P titled Informing Residents of Health, Medical Condition, and Treatment
Options revised February 2021, showed each resident is informed of his/her total health status and medical
conditions, including diagnosis, treatment recommendations, and prognosis in advance of treatment and
on-going basis. If a resident has an appointed representative, the representative is also informed.
Medical record review for Resident 43 was initiated on 6/27/25. Resident 43 was initially admitted to the
facility on [DATE], and readmitted on [DATE].
Review of Resident 43's H&P examination dated 11/1/24, showed Resident 43 had no capacity to
understand and make decisions.
Review of Resident 43's physician's order showed an order dated 10/31/24, to administer Seroquel
(antipsychotic medication) 50 mg by mouth in the evening for psychosis (a mental disorder characterized by
a disconnection from reality) manifested by impulsive behavior m/b restlessness difficulty being redirected.
Review of the form titled Center Verification of Informed Consent to Physical Restraints, Psychotherapeutic
drugs or Prolonged use of a Device for the use of Seroquel medication dated 10/31/24, showed the
informed consent was obtained more than six months prior to the new order of the Seroquel medications
dated 7/1/25. There was no documented evidence to show an informed consent for the use of an
antipsychotic medication was renewed and discussed with Resident 43's responsible party after six months
from the previous informed consent.
On 7/1/25 at 0945 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review for Resident 43 was
conducted with LVN 1. LVN 1 was asked if LVN 1 was aware of the AFL 24-07 regarding the renewal of
informed consent after six months for use of psychotherapeutic medications. LVN 1 stated being aware and
had not renewed the informed consent. LVN 1 verified there was no renewal of the informed consent
obtained for the use of the Seroquel medication.
On 7/1/25 at 1010 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review was conducted with the DON.
The DON verified the findings and stated the informed consent will be renewed.3. Medical record review for
Resident 36 was initiated on 6/24/25. Resident 36 was admitted to the facility on [DATE].
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Extended Care Hospital of Westminster
206 Hospital Circle
Westminster, CA 92683
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0552
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Review of Resident 36's H&P examination dated 10/14/24, showed Resident 36 had no capacity to
understand and make decisions.
Review of Resident 36's Verification of Informed Consent to Physical Restraints, Psychotherapeutic Drugs
or Prolonged Use of a Device form dated 10/11/24, showed a consent was obtained from Resident 36's
responsible party for the use of the Remeron (antidepressant, brand name for mirtazapine) 30 mg by
mouth at bedtime for depression manifested by poor appetite.
Review of Resident 36's Order Summary Report dated 6/25/25, showed a physician's order dated 11/6/24,
to administer mirtazapine (antidepressant) 30 mg, one tablet by mouth at bedtime for depression
manifested by insomnia.
On 6/25/25 at 1453 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review for Resident 36 was
conducted with LVN 2. LVN 2 verified the above findings. LVN 2 stated there were no other consents for the
use of the Remeron medication in Resident 36's medical record.
On 6/26/25 at 1420 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review for Resident 36 was
conducted with LVN 1. LVN 1 stated the informed consent for the use of the psychotropic medications
should include the medication, dose, route, frequency, diagnosis and behavior manifestations. LVN 1 stated
for Resident 36 the dose and frequency for the psychotropic medication stayed the same and it was only
the indication for the use of the medication was changed, so they did not need to have a new inform
consent. LVN 1 reviewed Resident 36's medical record and stated Resident 36 was previously prescribed
the Remeron medication for poor intake prior to his admission to the facility. LVN 1 further stated on
11/6/24, the indication for the use of the Remeron medication was changed to insomnia. LVN 1 stated
Resident 36's responsible party was informed, however, a new informed consent was not obtained since
the dose and the frequency of the Remeron medication was not changed.
On 6/30/25 at 1536 hours, an interview was conducted with the DON. The DON stated if the physician's
order for the psychotropic medications remained the same, the informed consent for the psychotropic
medication should be renewed every six months. The DON further stated the desk nurse was responsible
for calling the resident's family member and renew the informed consent every six months.
On 7/1/25 at 1342 hours, the DON was informed and acknowledged the above findings.
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206 Hospital Circle
Westminster, CA 92683
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's
ability to function.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 6. Review of
the facility's P&P titled Psychiatric Pharmacy Policy dated 7/2/20, showed a standing order for Haldol
(antipsychotic medication) 10 mg IM when residents refused to take any PO psychotropic medications.
However, the policy did not mention nonpharmacological interventions that would be attempted prior to this
standing order of residents refusing to take any PO psychotropic medications.
Medical record review for Resident 397 was initiated on 6/24/25. Resident 397 was admitted to the facility
on [DATE].
Review of Resident 397's admission Summary note dated 6/26/25, showed Resident 397 was admitted to
the facility with diagnoses including bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, and substance use disorder. Resident
397 had conservators to make medical decisions for him.
Review of Resident 397's 6/2025 Order Summary Report showed Resident 397 had an order dated
6/20/25, for Haldol 10 mg, inject intramuscularly as needed for any refusal of by mouth psychotropic
medications for 14 days.
Further review of Resident 397's medical record failed to show what nonpharmacological interventions
would be attempted prior to the administration of Resident 397's Haldol medication.
On 6/27/25 at 1336 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review for Resident 397 was
conducted with LPT 1. When asked about Resident 397's Haldol medication use, LPT 1 verbalized the
Haldol medication was a standing order for 14 days, for all the residents admitted to the facility. When asked
about documented evidence as to what nonpharmacological interventions would be attempted prior to the
administration of the Haldol medication, LPT 1 verified there was no documentation related to what
nonpharmacological interventions would be attempted prior to the administration of the standing order for
the Haldol medication.
On 6/27/25 at 1355 hours, an interview and concurrent facility P&P review was conducted with the DON.
The DON verified the findings.
5. Medical record review for Resident 19 was initiated on 6/24/25. Resident 19 was readmitted to the facility
on [DATE].
Review of Resident 19's Order Summary Report showed the following physician's orders dated 9/18/24:
- To administer Seroquel (antipsychotic medication) 75 mg one tablet by mouth in the evening; and
- To administer Seroquel 50 mg one tablet by mouth three times a day.
Review of Resident 19's MAR for 6/2025 showed Resident 19 was administered with Seroquel 75 mg from
6/1 to 6/26/25 at 1900 hours, and was administered Seroquel 50 mg from 6/1 to 6/26/25 at 0900, 1200, and
1700 hours, and 6/27/25 at 0900 and 1200 hours.
Review of Resident 19's medical record failed to show Resident 19 was monitored for the orthostatic
hypotension while on the antipsychotic medications.
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Westminster, CA 92683
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Residents Affected - Few
On 6/27/25 at 1302 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review for Resident 19 was
conducted with LVN 1. LVN 1 verified the above findings.
On 6/27/25 at 1346 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review for Resident 19 was
conducted with the DON. The DON stated when the nursing staff received an order for antipsychotic
medication, the resident should be monitored for the side effects, black box warning, behavior
manifestations, and orthostatic hypotension related to the use of the antipsychotic medications.
4. Review of the facility's P&P titled Blood Pressure, Measuring revised 9/2010 showed orthostatic
(postural) hypotension is defined as a 20 mm/Hg (or greater) decline in systolic blood pressure or a 10
mm/Hg (or greater) decline in diastolic blood pressure upon standing. Hypotension should be reported to
the physician. Staff should record several readings throughout the day, including before and after meals.
Medical record review for Resident 43 was initiated on 6/24/25. Resident 43 was admitted to the facility on
[DATE], and readmitted to the facility on [DATE].
Review of Resident 43's H&P examination dated 11/1/24, showed Resident 43 had no capacity to
understand and make decisions.
Review of Resident 43's Order Summary Report for 6/2025 showed the following physician's orders:
- order dated 10/31/24, to monitor orthostatic B/P while lying weekly everyday shift on Saturdays.
- order dated 10/31/24, to monitor orthostatic B/P while sitting weekly everyday shift on Saturdays.
Review of Resident 43's MAR for 6/2025 showed the following:
- on 6/7/25, the BP readings were 128/67 mmHg for the sitting and lying position,
- on 6/14/25, the BP readings were 133/76 mmHg for the sitting and lying position; and
- on 6/121/25, the BP readings were 132/78 mmHg for the sitting and lying position.
On 6/26/25 at 0910 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review for Resident 43 was
conducted with LVN 1. LVN 1 stated the orthostatic hypotension BP were checked weekly in lying, sitting,
and standing position or per physician's orders. LVN 1 verified the above findings and stated the BP results
should have changes in values. When asked how much of a drop in SBP and DBP would be considered
orthostatic hypotension, LVN 1 stated a drop of 20 mmHg for both the SBP and DBP.
On 6/26/25 at 1546 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review for Resident 43 was
conducted with LVN 3. LVN 3 verified the above findings. LVN 3 stated the orthostatic hypotension BP
readings for lying and sitting were not accurate and should expect a difference in the BP readings. When
asked how much of a drop in SBP and DBP readings would need to be reported to the physician, LVN 3
stated, I honestly can't tell you and what parameters to report, I don't know.
On 7/1/25 at 0938 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review for Resident 43 was
conducted with the DON. The DON verified the above findings. The DON acknowledged Resident 43's MAR
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Extended Care Hospital of Westminster
206 Hospital Circle
Westminster, CA 92683
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
showed the resident's orthostatic hypotension BP readings for both lying and sitting were the same values.
The DON stated the BP readings were not accurate and stated the BP readings for lying and sitting would
have some differences in the BP readings.
On 7/1/25 at 1419 hours, an interview was conducted with the Assistant Administrator and DON. The
Assistant Administrator and DON were informed and acknowledged the above findings.
Cross reference to F726.
Based on interview, medical record review, and facility P&P review, the facility failed to ensure three of five
sampled residents (final sampled residents, Residents 19, 36, and 43) reviewed for unnecessary
medications, and three of 21 final sampled residents (Residents 1, 67, and 397) were free from
unnecessary psychotropic medications.
* The facility failed to ensure Resident 1's orthostatic blood pressure was monitored and accurately
documented for the use of the Clozaril (antipsychotic) medication.
* The facility failed to ensure Resident 36's orthostatic blood pressure was accurately monitored as ordered
by the physician for the use of the risperidone (antipsychotic) medication.
* The facility failed to ensure Resident 67's orthostatic blood pressure was accurately monitored as ordered
by the physician for the use of the Seroquel (antipsychotic) medication.
* The facility failed to ensure Resident 43's orthostatic hypotensive B/P lying and sitting were accurately
monitored. B/P readings for lying and sitting were the same. Resident on Seroquel/Trazodone.
* The facility failed to ensure Resident 19 who was on Seroquel medication was monitored for orthostatic
hypotension.
* The facility failed to document nonpharmacological interventions to be attempted prior to administering
Resident 397's Haldol (antipsychotic) medication.
* The facility failed to ensure Resident 397's consent included frequency, dose of med and MD obtained
informed consent
Findings:
Review of the facility's P&P titled Antipsychotic Medication Use revised 12/2016, showed the nursing staff
shall monitor for and report any of the following side effects and adverse consequences of the antipsychotic
medications to the Attending Physician:
a. General/anticholinergic: constipation, blurred vision, dry mouth, urinary retention, sedation;
b. Cardiovascular: orthostatic hypotension (a condition where blood pressure drops suddenly when a
person stands up from sitting or lying down), arrhythmia (an irregular heartbeat, where the heart beats too
fast, too slow, or in an erratic rhythm);
c. Metabolic: increase in total cholesterol/triglycerides, unstable or poorly controlled blood
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COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Extended Care Hospital of Westminster
206 Hospital Circle
Westminster, CA 92683
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sugar, weight gain; or
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
d. Neurologic: Akathisia (feeling of inner restlessness and an urge to move, often making it difficult to stay
still), dystonia (involuntary muscle contractions), extrapyramidal effects (involuntary movements, muscle
stiffness, and tremor ), akinesia ( loss or impairment of voluntary movement); or tardive dyskinesia
(involuntary, repetitive, and rhythmic movements, often of the face and limbs), stroke or TIA (transient
ischemic attack, a short period of symptoms similar to those of a stroke).
Residents Affected - Few
Review of the facility's P&P titled Blood Pressure, Monitoring revised 9/2010 showed orthostatic
hypotension is defined as a 20 mmHg (or greater) decline in the systolic blood pressure or a 10mmHg (or
greater) decline in the diastolic blood pressure upon standing.
1. Medical record review for Resident 1 was initiated on 6/24/25. Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on
[DATE].
Review of Resident 1's Medical Visit Note dated 5/2/25, showed Resident 1 had no capacity to understand
and make decisions.
Review of Resident 1's Order Summary Report dated 6/26/25, showed the following physician's orders:
- dated 4/23/25, to check Resident 1's blood pressure in the sitting position, every Wednesday during the
day shift, for the monitoring for orthostatic hypotension and to document on the weekly summary,
- dated 4/23/25, to check Resident 1's blood pressure in the standing position, every Wednesday during the
day shift, for the monitoring for orthostatic hypotension and to document on the weekly summary,
- dated 6/13/25, to administer Clozaril 225 mg by mouth at bedtime for auditory hallucinations-preoccupied
internal stimuli related to Schizophrenia
a. Review of Resident 1's MAR for 6/2025 showed the following orthostatic BP readings:
- on 6/4/25, the BP reading was documented as 86/39 mmHg for the sitting and the standing positions.
- on 6/11/25, the BP reading was documented as 104/51 mmHg for the sitting and the standing positions.
- on 6/18/25, the BP reading was documented as 124/53 mmHg for the sitting and the standing positions.
- on 6/25/25, the BP reading was documented as 123/70 mmHg for the sitting and the standing positions.
b. Review of Resident 1's Weights and Vitals Summary for 6/2025 showed the following documentation of
Resident 1's blood pressure readings:
- on 6/4/25 at 0841 hours, Resident 1's blood pressure reading in the sitting position was 125/57
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Extended Care Hospital of Westminster
206 Hospital Circle
Westminster, CA 92683
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mmHg, and
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
- on 6/4/25 at 0844 hours, Resident 1's blood pressure reading in the standing position was 86/39 mmHg.
Residents Affected - Few
Further review of Resident 1's Weights and Vitals Summary for 6/2025 failed to show documentation
Resident 1's blood pressure readings were retaken on 6/4/25 (for a 39 mmHg drop in the systolic and 18
mmHg drop in the diastolic blood pressure).
Review of Resident 1's medical record failed to show documentation on 6/4/25, Resident 1 was assessed
for the abnormal blood pressure reading of 86/39 mmHg, or the resident's physician was notified of the
significant difference in Resident 1's orthostatic blood pressure readings for both the systolic blood
pressure difference of 39 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure difference of 18 mmHg.
On 6/26/25 at 1039 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review for Resident 1 was
conducted with LPT 1. LPT 1 stated the monitoring for orthostatic hypotension was done weekly for every
resident in the TRC. LPT 1 stated the CNAs were responsible for taking the residents' vital signs including
obtaining the resident's blood pressure readings in the sitting and standing positions (for the residents
scheduled for monitoring for orthostatic hypotension). LPT 1 stated the vitals and orthostatic blood pressure
readings were documented and recorded on the facility's TRC Change of Condition Log. LPT 1 stated the
LPTs were responsible for reviewing the vital signs and checking to see if there was a drop in the blood
pressure readings for the different positions. LPT 1 stated if there was a change of 10 mmHg or more in the
systolic or the diastolic blood pressures, she would ask the CNA to recheck the blood pressure again, and
document the rechecked blood pressure readings in the resident's medical record. LPT 1 stated upon
recheck of the blood pressure readings, and a significant drop in the blood pressure was noted, the
resident's physician would be notified. LPT 1 reviewed Resident 1's medical record and verified the above
findings. LPT 1 stated the blood pressure reading of 86/39 mmHg was considered abnormal and in
comparing the blood pressure readings for the sitting and standing positions, the difference in the systolic
and the diastolic blood pressure readings were considered drastic. LPT 1 further stated the LPT who
entered Resident 1's blood pressure into the MAR on 6/4/25 (86/30 mmHg), for the sitting and standing
positions, should have caught the discrepancy and questioned the blood pressure reading.
On 6/26/25 at 1101 hours, an interview and facility document review was conducted with Physician 1.
Physician 1 reviewed the documented blood pressures obtained for Resident 1 on 6/4/25. Physician 1
stated if there was a drop in the orthostatic blood pressure readings, he expected the facility to further
assess the resident for any symptoms and to retake the blood pressure readings. Physician 1 stated if the
orthostatic blood pressure readings continued to show a drastic drop, indicating orthostatic hypotension, he
expected to be informed.
Cross reference to F726.
2. Medical record review for Resident 36 was initiated on 6/24/25. Resident 36 was admitted to the facility
on [DATE].
Review of Resident 36's H&P examination dated 10/14/24, showed Resident 36 had no capacity to
understand and make decisions.
Review of Resident 36's Order Summary Report dated 6/25/25, showed the following physician's orders:
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Extended Care Hospital of Westminster
206 Hospital Circle
Westminster, CA 92683
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
- dated 10/11/24, to monitor Resident 36 for orthostatic hypotensive blood pressure in the lying position,
every Saturday during the day shift,
- dated 10/11/24, to monitor Resident 36 for orthostatic hypotensive blood pressure in the sitting position,
every Saturday during the day shift, and
Residents Affected - Few
-dated 6/24/25, to administer risperidone 0.25 mg by mouth daily for delusions manifested by stating people
are trying to hurt him.
Review of Resident 36's MAR for 6/2025 showed the following orthostatic BP readings:
- on 6/7/25, the BP reading was documented as 130/78 mmHg for the sitting and the lying positions.
- on 6/14/25, the BP reading was documented as 128/67 mmHg for the sitting and the lying positions.
- on 6/21/25, the BP reading was documented as 132/76 mmHg for the sitting and the lying positions.
On 6/25/25 at 1453 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review for Resident 36 was
conducted with LVN 2. LVN 2 stated the residents who were taking the psychotropic medications were
monitored for orthostatic hypotension once a week. LVN 2 stated the monitoring for the orthostatic
hypotension was done by obtaining the blood pressure readings in two different positions and comparing
the two blood pressure readings to determine if there was a significant drop in the blood pressure, which
could indicate orthostatic hypotension. LVN 2 reviewed Resident 36's medical record and verified the above
findings. LVN 2 stated the blood pressure readings should not be the same.
3. Medical record review for Resident 67 was initiated on 6/24/25. Resident 67 was admitted to the facility
on [DATE].
Review of Resident 67's H&P examination dated 6/6/25, showed Resident 67 had no capacity to
understand and make decisions.
Review of Resident 67's Order Summary Report dated 6/25/25, showed the following physician's orders:
- dated 5/24/23, to check Resident 67's blood pressure in the sitting position, every Wednesday during the
day shift, for the monitoring for orthostatic hypotension and to document on the weekly summary,
- dated 5/24/23, to check Resident 67's blood pressure in the standing position, every Wednesday during
the day shift, for the monitoring for orthostatic hypotension and to document on the weekly summary,
- dated 12/10/24, to administer Seroquel 200 mg by mouth at bedtime for paranoid ideations, anxiety, and
difficulty sleeping related to schizoaffective disorder and mood disorder symptoms.
Review of Resident 67's TRC Nursing Summary dated 6/3/25 at 1836 hours, showed the following
documentation. Under nursing summary, the licensed nurse documented Resident 67's most recent blood
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Extended Care Hospital of Westminster
206 Hospital Circle
Westminster, CA 92683
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pressure readings as follows:
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
- the blood pressure for the sitting position was 121/78 mmHg, obtained on 6/3/25 at 0710 hours.
Residents Affected - Few
- the blood pressure for the standing position was 123/88 mmHg, obtained on 6/3/25 at 1823 hours (more
than 11 hours apart).
Review of Resident 67's Weights and Vitals Summary for 6/2025 showed the following documentation of
Resident 67's blood pressure readings:
- on 6/3/25 at 0710 hours, Resident 67's blood pressure reading in the sitting position was 121/78 mmHg,
and
- on 6/3/25 at 1823 hours, Resident 67's blood pressure reading in the standing position was 123/88
mmHg.
On 6/26/25 at 1039 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review for Resident 67 was
conducted with LPT 1. LPT 1 reviewed Resident 67's medical record and verified the above findings. LPT 1
stated when monitoring for the orthostatic hypotension, the blood pressure readings for the sitting and the
standing positions should be obtained during the same encounter.
On 6/30/25 at 1536 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review for Resident 1 was
conducted with the DON. The DON stated for the residents prescribed with psychotropic medications, the
residents were monitored for the potential side effects such as orthostatic hypotension. The DON stated the
monitoring for the orthostatic hypotension was done once every week during the same encounter, and the
residents' blood pressures were obtained when they are in the lying and the sitting positions (and if the
residents were able to stand, the blood pressure reading in the standing position would also be obtained),
to determine if there was a drop in the blood pressure readings related to the position changes. The DON
stated for the TRC unit, the CNA could obtain the resident's blood pressure readings for the sitting and
standing positions, however the licensed nurses/technicians were responsible for reviewing the blood
pressure readings and comparing the blood pressure readings and if there were any discrepancies, to
address the discrepancies.
On 7/1/25 at 1342 hours, the DON was informed and acknowledged the above findings.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Extended Care Hospital of Westminster
206 Hospital Circle
Westminster, CA 92683
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F 0656
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and
actions that can be measured.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, medical record review, and facility P&P review, the facility failed to develop the care
plan problems for the residents' plans of care as evidenced by:
* The care plans were not developed for 23 of 23 residents in the TRC unit who smoked.
* The facility failed to develop the comprehensive person-centered care plans for two of 21 final sampled
residents (Residents 1 and 67) addressing the disputes on closing and leaving their door open.
These failures had the potential risk of not providing the appropriate, consistent, and individualized care to
the residents
Findings:
Review of the facility's P&P titled, Care Plans, Comprehensive Person-Centered revised 12/2016 showed a
comprehensive person-centered care plan will incorporate identified problem areas.
1. Medical record review for the list of smokers in the facility was initiated on 06/24/25.
Review of the facility's document titled List of Smokers dated 6/24/25, showed the facility had 23 smokers.
Review of the plans of care for the 23 residents listed on the smokers list failed to show care plan problems
were developed to address the needs of the residents who smoked.
For example:
a. Medical record review for Resident 12 was initiated on 6/24/25. Resident 12 was admitted to the facility
on [DATE].
Review of Resident 12's plan of care failed to show a care plan problem was initiated to address the
resident was identified as a smoker and the risks associated with smoking.
b. Medical record review for Resident 93 was initiated on 6/24/25. Resident 93 was admitted to the facility
on [DATE].
Review of Resident 93's plan of care failed to show a care plan problem was initiated to address the
resident was identified as a smoker and the risks associated with smoking.
On 6/24/25 at 1154 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review for the 23 residents who
smoked in the TRC unit was conducted with the TRC Program Director. The TRC Program Director verified
the findings.
Cross reference to F689, example #1.
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
2.a. Medical record review for Resident 1 was initiated on 6/24/25. Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on
[DATE].
Review of Resident 1's H&P examination dated 5/2/25, showed Resident 1 had no capacity to understand
and make decisions.
Residents Affected - Few
Review of Resident 1's MDS assessment dated [DATE], showed a BIMS Summary score of 15, which
meant Resident 1 was cognitively intact.
Review of Resident 1's Skilled Notes dated 5/30/25, showed Resident 1 was overheard arguing with the
roommate about keeping their door open. Resident 1 complained the roommate (Resident 67) went to take
a shower and left the door open then returned and wanted it closed; however, Resident 1wanted it open.
Resident 1 and the roommate were informed to keep the door half open and both agreed.
Review of Resident 1's Behavior/Psychosocial Notes dated 6/10/25, showed during the medication pass
administration, loud slamming of the door and yelling from Resident 1's room was overheard, the staff
nearby explained Resident 1's roommate left the door open while Resident 1 was changing and Resident 1
became upset and slammed door shut. Resident 1's roommate then stepped out of room and stated, that
lady is crazy. Resident 1's roommate was informed Resident 1 was changing, and the roommate left the
door open. The documentation further showed after Resident 1 finished changing, Resident 1 was asked if
she was okay and if she had any concerns, and Resident 1 responded sarcastically why wouldn't I be okay,
if you have any concerns you can talk to someone else, and walked away.
b. Medical record review for Resident 67 was initiated on 6/24/25. Resident 67 was admitted to the facility
on [DATE].
Review of Resident 67's H&P examination dated 6/6/25, showed Resident 67 had no capacity to
understand and make decisions.
Review of Resident 1 and 67's care plan problem failed to show a care plan was initiated to address
Residents 1 and 67's argument about closing and leaving the door open.
Review of the facility's census in the TRC unit dated between 5/29 to 6/10/25, showed Residents 1 and 67
were roommates in Room A.
On 6/24/25 at 0952 hours, an interview was conducted with Resident 67. Resident 67 was asked about the
interaction she had with Resident 1, as roommates. Resident 67 stated they did not understand each other.
On 6/27/25 at 0730 hours, an interview was conducted with LPT 3. LPT 3 was asked if prior to the reported
alleged incident on 6/13/25, there were pre-existing issues between Residents 1 and 67. LPT 3 stated prior
to the reported alleged incident, there was a dispute about leaving the door open and closed between
Residents 1 and 67. LPT 3 added Resident 1 became upset and slammed the door. LPN 3 further stated
there was a progress note about the incident and it was reported to the team in the morning during the shift
report.
On 6/30/25 at 1253 hours, an interview was conducted with the TRC Program Director. The TRC Program
Director was asked about what the facility's protocol was when the residents had altercations or disputes
between roommates. The TRC Program Director stated if there were any resident-to-resident
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206 Hospital Circle
Westminster, CA 92683
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
disputes between roommates, the staff should see if it could be resolved and if something recurring, staff
such as the MHW, nursing staff, TRC Program Director, and DON should look into the roommates and
gather input from conservators. The TRC Program Director verified the facility staff should have attempted
to resolve and develop care plan as needed if it was a recurring problem.
Residents Affected - Few
On 7/1/25 at 1342 hours, an interview was conducted with the DON. The DON verified the above findings.
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F 0679
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, facility document review, and facility P&P review, the facility failed to provide the
individualized and ongoing activity program to meet the needs and interests of one of 21 final sampled
resident reviewed for activities (Resident 49).
Residents Affected - Few
* The facility failed to provide Vietnamese cultural music and TV program in the room for Resident 49 as per
activities assessment. This failure had the potential for the resident to experience feelings of social isolation
and frustration.
Findings:
Review for facility's P&P titled Activity Programs revised 6/2018 showed the following:
- Activity programs are designed to meet the interest of and support the physical, mental and psychosocial
well-being of each adult;
- Activities offered are based on the comprehensive resident-centered assessment and the preferences of
each resident; and
- Individualized and group activities are provided that reflect the cultural and religious interests, hobbies, life
experiences and personal preferences of the residents.
On 6/24/25 at 0852 hours, Resident 49 was observed lying awake in bed. The TV was observed on a
program in English language. A set of communication cards in a foreign language was observed hanging
on the wall.
Medical record review for Resident 49 was initiated on 6/24/25. Resident 49 was admitted to the facility on
[DATE].
Review of Resident 49's H&P examination dated 11/9/24, showed Resident 49 had no capacity to
understand and make medical decisions.
Review of Resident 49's MDS assessment dated [DATE], showed Resident 49 had severe cognitive
impairment and needed substantial/maximal assistance from the facility staff for mobility.
Review of Resident 49's Activities - Initial Review dated 11/11/24, showed Resident 49's primary language
was a foreign language, and only spoke the foreign language. The review form under the Current Activity
Participation section, showed Resident 49 was to be with one-to-one staff, liked independent activities, and
liked to listen to music in his primary language, and enjoyed sensory group. The Limitations/Special Needs
section showed the activity staff were to provide cultural music in the resident's room or TV programs to
promote therapeutic stimulation.
Review of Resident 49 's plan of care showed a care problem dated 11/12/24, to address Resident 49's
dependence on staff for meeting emotional, intellectual, physical, and social needs. The interventions
included the activity staff were to provide cultural music in the resident's room or TV programs to promote
therapeutic stimulation and ensure the activities the resident attended were compatible with physical and
mental capabilities, known interests and preferences, and individual needs and
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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206 Hospital Circle
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abilities.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Review of Resident 49's Activities - Quarterly/Annual Participation Review dated 5/19/25, showed the
resident's favorite activities included social, mental, and sensory stimulation and enjoyed social hours
during activities, live entertainment, outdoor activities and cultural music.
Residents Affected - Few
On 6/26/25 at 0838 hours, Resident 49 was observed lying awake in bed. The TV was observed on in
English language. There was no radio observed in the room.
On 6/26/25 at 0902 hours, an interview was conducted with CNA 4. CNA 4 stated Resident 49 spoke his
primary language and was dependent on staff for his ADLs and activities. CNA 4 stated the activities staff
turned the TV and radio on for Resident 49.
On 6/26/25 at 0919 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review for Resident 49 was
conducted with the Activities Director. The Activities Director stated Resident 49 did not actively participated
in the activities but was an observer who looks on, non-verbal but with social awareness. The Activities
Director stated Resident 49 preferred cultural music and TV, which meant providing music and TV programs
in his primary language.
Review of Resident 49's Activity Participation Record for May and June 2025, showed Resident 49 was
provided verbal participation/social, entertainment/music, current events/coffee social/ and lobby
time/outing/OOP daily from 5/1 to 6/25/25.
When asked about what activities were provided for Resident 49, the Activities Director stated they
provided current events such as the TV news program, entertainment/music from radio or TV, and verbal
participation or social meant when the activities staff talked or socialize with the resident when they visited
the resident in the room. When asked what cultural music in the room was provided in the resident's room,
the Activities Director stated they provided cultural music and events in the activities room.
On 6/26/25 at 0925 hours, an observation and concurrent interview for Resident 49 was conducted with the
Activities Director. Resident 49 was observed awake and lying in bed, The TV was observed on in English
language. There was no radio in the room. A set of communication cards in a foreign language was
observed hanging on the wall. The Activities Director verified the TV was on but not in the resident's primary
language. When asked if they have provided any cultural music in the room or TV programs in the room per
the resident's activities assessment, the Activities Director stated she was not sure why there was no radio
in the resident's room and the facility did not have any TV channels in resident's primary language.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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206 Hospital Circle
Westminster, CA 92683
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F 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to
prevent accidents.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, medical record review, and facility P&P review, the facility failed to ensure one of 21
final sampled residents (Resident 49) remained free of accident hazards and four smokers were provided
adequate supervision as evidenced by:
* The facility failed to ensure the safety and supervision were provided during smoking times for four
residents who were smoking.
* The facility failed to ensure Resident 49's right floor mat was placed near the resident's bed. In addition,
the facility failed to monitor resident's BP while lying, sitting and standing as per the care plan to address
the fall that occurred on 5/21/25. Furthermore, Resident 49 was assessed to have changes from clear to
rambling speech as per the neurocheck for the fall on 5/27/25; however, the facility failed to notify the
physician for the changes in the resident's neurological status.
These failures put the residents at risk for injuries.
Findings:
Review of the facility's P&P titled Designation of Smoking Areas and Rules of Smoking in Facility dated
5/2/24, showed the facility did not provide any staff supervised smoke breaks.
1. On 6/24/25 at 1154 hours, an observation of the smoking area and concurrent interview was conducted
with the TRC Program Director. When asked about the facility's smoking policy for the residents who
smoked, the TRC Program Director verbalized the smoking area was located outside the facility. The
smoking area was observed to have benches and ashtrays. According to the TRC Program Director, the
residents who had passes to go out of the facility were allowed to smoke unsupervised in the smoking area.
There was no fire extinguisher or smoking apron observed in the smoking area. When asked if the
residents were assessed to ensure the residents were safe to smoke unsupervised, the TRC Program
Director verbalized the residents were asked whether or not they smoked, however, were not assessed to
determine if they were safe to smoke unsupervised.
On 6/25/25 at 1230 hours, an observation of the smoking area and concurrent interview was conducted
with the Assistant Administrator and TRC Program Director. The smoking area was observed with a total of
four residents smoking and unsupervised by the staff. The smoking area was observed to have a lawn area,
trees, and bushes near the smoking area. Both the Assistant Administrator and TRC Program Director
verified there was no fire extinguisher, smoking apron, or smoking blanket near the smoking area to use in
case of a fire. In addition, the Administrator and TRC Program Director verified the four residents were
observed smoking unsupervised and were allowed to smoke unsupervised.
2. Review of the facility's P&P titled Neurological Assessment (Routine) revised 10/2023 showed the
following:
- Routine neurological assessment is conducted to evaluate the resident for small changes over time that
may be indicative of neurological injury;
- Routine neurological exams include assessing the mental status, level of consciousness, pupillary
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206 Hospital Circle
Westminster, CA 92683
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F 0689
response, motor strength, sensation and gait; and
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
- To notify the physician for any changes in a resident's neurological status.
Residents Affected - Few
Medical record review for Resident 49 was initiated on 6/24/25. Resident 49 was admitted to the facility on
[DATE].
Review of Resident 49's H&P examination dated 11/9/24, showed Resident 49 had no capacity to
understand and make decisions.
a. Review of Resident 49's SBAR Communication Form and Progress Note dated 5/20/25, showed a CNA
observed Resident 49 on the floor lying on the left side.
Review of Resident 49's plan of care showed a care plan initiation dated 5/20/25, to address Resident 49's
unwitnessed fall from the bed. The interventions included monitoring the vital signs and taking resident's
blood pressure lying/sitting/standing for one time in the first 24 hours.
Further review of Resident 49's medical records failed to show Resident 49's blood pressure was taken and
monitored while lying, sitting, and standing.
b. Review of Resident 49's SBAR Communication Form and Progress Note dated 5/27/25, showed a CNA
observed Resident 49's legs swung to the right side and resident fell onto the floor pads.
Review of Resident 49's plan of care showed a care plan dated 5/27/25, to address Resident 49's
witnessed fall from the bed. The interventions included 24-hour neuro-checks and continued with low bed
with floor pads and bed alarm.
Review of Resident 49's MAR for 5/2025 showed Resident 49 was assessed for the vital signs, hand grasp,
level of consciousness, movement, pupil, and speech every 15 minutes for the first hour, and every 30
minutes for the following two hours, then Resident 49 was assessed for vital signs, level of consciousness
and pupil every two hours for 21 hours for a total of 24 hours of neurocheck. Further review of the MAR
showed Resident 49 was assessed to have a clear speech following a fall on 5/27/25, at 0850, 0905, 0920,
0935, at 1005 hours. However, Resident 49 was assessed to have a rambling speech on 5/27/25 at 1035,
1105, 1135, and 1205 hours, and there were no subsequent assessments of Resident 49's speech.
Further review of Resident 49's medical records failed to show Resident 49's speech was monitored nor
was the physician notified of the changes in Resident 49's neurological status particularly the change in his
speech.
On 6/26/25 at 0838 hours, Resident 49 was observed lying awake in bed. The left floor pad was placed
near the resident's bed; however, the right floor pad was not placed near the bed.
On 6/26/25 at 0902 hours, an interview was conducted with CNA 4. CNA 4 stated Resident 49 spoke his
primary language. CNA 4 stated Resident 49 kept on moving his arms and his legs. CNA 1 stated Resident
49 had fallen twice last month, and the fall prevention interventions included for bed alarm, placing bilateral
floor pads, and making sure Resident 49's bed was in the lowest position.
On 6/26/25 at 0909 hours, an observation for Resident 49 and concurrent interview was conducted
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
with CNA 1. Resident 49 was lying awake in bed. CNA 1 verified the left floor pad was placed near the
resident's bed; however, the right floor pad was not placed near the bed.
On 6/26/25 at 0935 hours, an interview was conducted with RN 1. RN 1 stated Resident 49 was being
monitored for restlessness and attempting to get out of bed. RN 1 stated Resident 49 could shift his weight
while in bed, so he had a fall, and the interventions included placing the bilateral floor pads and making
sure Resident 49's bed was in lowest position. When asked how they monitored the fall prevention
interventions were in place, RN 1 stated the nursing staff did their rounds, and made sure Resident 49 had
his bed in low position and had the bilateral floor pads.
On 6/26/25 at 1008 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review for Resident 49 was
conducted with LVN 1. LVN 1 stated Resident 49 had an unwitnessed fall on 5/21/25. LVN 1 verified the
care plan interventions for the fall on 5/21/25, included monitoring the vital signs, and taking resident's
blood pressure lying/sitting/standing for one time in the first 24 hours. LVN 1 verified Resident 49's blood
pressure was not taken and monitored while lying, sitting, and standing. LVN 1 stated they only monitored
the vital signs, but this intervention was part of the interventions they clicked when developing the care plan
to address the fall. LVN 1 further stated Resident 49 had a witnessed fall on 5/27/25. When asked about
Resident 49's neurocheck assessment including speech, LVN 1 verified Resident 49's speech was initially
clear but later became rambling. LVN 1 verified the physician was not notified when there was a change in
Resident 49's speech.
On 6/26/25 at 1542 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review for Resident 49 was
conducted with the DON. When asked about monitoring Resident 49's BP while lying, sitting, and standing
for one time as per the care plan to address a fall on 5/21/25, the DON verified this was not done. The DON
stated this intervention was part of the choices of pre-programmed interventions in the electronic health
care record system. The DON stated the nurses might have clicked the intervention to monitor Resident
49's vital signs but did not delete to not include taking the resident's BP while lying, sitting and standing.
The DON stated the nurses should have made the care plan interventions individualized and to be careful
with the interventions in the resident's care plan because the expectation was to implement these care plan
interventions. The DON stated a neurocheck was conducted for 24 hours for the residents who had a fall
and monitored for 72 hours. The DON stated the physician should be notified of any changes in the
resident's condition. The DON verified Resident 49's speech was initially clear but later became rambling
per the neurocheck conducted due to a fall on 5/27/25. The DON stated she was not sure why the nurse
documented Resident 49's speech changed from clear to rambling in the neurocheck assessment. The
DON verified the physician was not notified when there was a change in Resident 49's speech.
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206 Hospital Circle
Westminster, CA 92683
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F 0693
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and
provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, medical record review, and facility P&P review, the facility failed to provide the
necessary GT care and services for two of three final sampled residents (Residents 16 and 42) reviewed
for GT feeding.
* The facility failed to ensure the GT feeding formulas were not stored at bedside and the GT formula labels
were accurate and matched the physician's orders for Residents 16 and 42. These failures posed the risk of
misleading information on the residents' GT feeding rate and could lead to overfeeding or underfeeding,
and storing a feeding formula at bedside posed a risk of contamination and spoilage, and increased risk of
unauthorized access of the feeding formula.
Findings:
1. Review of the facility's P&P titled Enteral Feedings - Safety Precautions revised 5/2014 showed to store
unopened liquid enteral formulas in temperature and light-controlled conditions (cool, [NAME] from direct
sunlight). The Preventing Errors in Administration section showed the following:
- To check the enteral nutrition label against the order before administration, and to check the following
information: resident name, ID and room number, type of formula, date and time formula was prepared,
route of delivery, access site, method, and rate (ml/hour); and
- On the formula label, document initials, date and time the formula was hung/ administered, and initial that
the label was checked against the order.
On 6/24/25 at 0912 hours, during the initial tour of the facility, Resident 16 was observed in bed, with GT
feeding infusing via a feeding pump at 45 ml/hr. The feeding formula of Diabetisource was dated 6/24/25
(with no time to show when the bag was hung) and the rate written on the label was 44 ml/hr. An unopened
bag of Diabetisource was also observed on the resident's nightstand, labeled with the resident's name, and
a rate of 44 ml/hr.
Medical record review for Resident 16 was initiated on 6/24/25. Resident 16 was readmitted to the facility
on [DATE].
Review of Resident 16's Order Summary Report showed a physician's order dated 5/28/25, to administer
Diabetisorce at 45 ml/hr for 21 hours to provide 945 ml /1134 kcal.
On 6/24/25 at 0948 hours, an observation for Resident 16 and concurrent interview was conducted with
LVN 1. LVN 1 verified the rate written on the label on Resident 16's GT formula did not match the
physician's order. LVN 1 also verified there was an unopened bag of Diabetisource at Resident 16's
bedside, with a wrong label.
2. On 6/24/25 at 0928 hours, during the initial tour of the facility, Resident 42 was observed in bed, with GT
feeding infusing via a feeding pump at 55 ml/hr. The feeding formula of Jevity 1.5 was dated 6/24/25 at
0215 hours, and the rate written on the label was 60 ml/hr. An unopened bag of Jevity 1.5 ml was also
observed on the resident's overbed table near the window, and the feeding formula was labeled with the
resident's name, and a rate of 60 ml/hr.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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Extended Care Hospital of Westminster
206 Hospital Circle
Westminster, CA 92683
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F 0693
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Medical record review for Resident 42 was initiated on 6/24/25. Resident 42 was readmitted to the facility
on [DATE].
Review of Resident 42's Order Summary Report showed a physician's order dated 4/23/25, to administer
Jevity 1.5 at 55 ml/hr for 20 hours to provide 1100 ml/1650 kcal.
Residents Affected - Few
On 6/24/25 at 0951 hours, an observation for Resident 42 and concurrent interview was conducted with
LVN 1. LVN 1 verified the rate written on the label on Resident 42's GT formula did not match the
physician's order. LVN 1 also verified there was an unopened bag of Jevity 1.5 at Resident 42's bedside,
with a wrong label.
On 6/24/25 at 0821 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review for Residents 16 and 42 was
conducted with the DON. When asked about the labels on the GT feeding formulas, the DON stated the GT
feeding formula should be labeled with the resident's room, name, rate per the physician's order, and the
date and time when the GT feeding formula was hung. The DON further stated it was important to label the
GT feeding formula to confirm it was for the correct resident, correct rate, and to confirm what feeding
formula was to be infused. When asked about the storage of the GT feeding formulas, the DON stated the
feeding formulas were stored inside the utility room, and the utility room was locked and monitored for the
temperature in the room. The DON further stated it was the practice of the night shift nurses to leave an
extra unopened bag of the feeding formula for the morning shift nurses.
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Extended Care Hospital of Westminster
206 Hospital Circle
Westminster, CA 92683
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F 0697
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview, medical record review, and facility P&P review, the facility failed to provide the adequate and
appropriate pain management for two of three final sampled residents (Resident 20 and 67) reviewed for
pain management.
Residents Affected - Few
* The facility failed to ensure the pain medication was administered as per the physician's orders for
Resident 20.
* The facility failed to ensure the non-pharmacological pain interventions were implemented and
documented before the administration of the PRN pain medication for Resident 67.
These failures had the potential for residents not to receive the appropriate treatment for pain.
Findings:
Review of the facility's P&P titled Pain Assessment and Management revised 3/2015 showed pain
management is defined as the process of alleviating the resident's pain to a level that is acceptable to the
resident and is based on his or her clinical condition and established treatment goals. Non-pharmacological
interventions may be appropriate alone or in conjunction with medications. Some non- pharmacological
interventions include pharmacological interventions (such as pain medications) may be prescribed to
manage pain; however, they do not usually address the cause of pain and can have adverse effects on the
resident. The physician and staff will establish a treatment regimen based on consideration of the resident's
medical condition and current medication regimen. The P&P further showed to document the resident's
reported level of pain with adequate detail (enough information to gauge the status of pain and the
effectiveness of intervention for pain) as necessary and in accordance with the pain management program.
1. Medical record review for Resident 20 was initiated on 6/24/25. Resident 20 was admitted to the facility
on [DATE], and readmitted on [DATE].
Review of Resident 20s H&P examination dated 12/20/24, showed Resident 20 did not have the capacity to
understand and make decisions.
Review of Resident 20's MAR for 5/2025 showed the resident received Tylenol pain medication as needed
on 5/22/25 at 0158 hours for a pain level of five (on a 0-10 pain scale with 0 = no pain and 10 = worst pain).
Review of Resident 20's Order Summary Report for 6/2025 showed the following physician's orders:
- dated 9/24/20, for Tylenol 325 mg (pain medication) give two tablets via GT every six hours as needed for
mild generalized pain.
On 6/25/25 at 1433 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review for Resident 20 was
conducted with LVN 2. LVN 2 verified the above findings. LVN 2 stated Resident 20's pain level of five
documented on the MAR dated on 5/22/25, was considered moderate pain. LVN 2 verified Resident 20 did
not have pain medications ordered for moderate pain and the PRN Tylenol order was for mild pain. LVN 2
stated the physician should have been contacted to obtain a different medication order to
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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Extended Care Hospital of Westminster
206 Hospital Circle
Westminster, CA 92683
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F 0697
address Resident 20's moderate pain.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
On 7/1/25 at 0938 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review for Resident 20 was
conducted with the DON. The DON verified the above findings and stated a pain level of one to three was
mild pain, four to six was moderate pain, and seven to ten was severe pain. The DON further stated the
pain medication will be effective if it was the accurate strength and dose and stated the license nurse
should have called the physician for a pain medication to address the resident's moderate pain level.
Residents Affected - Few
On 7/1/25 at 1419 hours, an interview was conducted with the Assistant Administrator and DON. The
Assistant Administrator and DON were informed and acknowledged the above findings.
2. Medical record review for Resident 67 was initiated on 6/24/25. Resident 67 was admitted to the facility
on [DATE].
Review of Resident 67's H&P examination dated 6/6/25, showed Resident 67 had no capacity to
understand and make decisions.
Review of Resident 67's Order Summary Report dated 6/25/25, showed a physician's order dated 5/24/23,
to administer Tylenol (over the counter pain and fever reducer) 650 mg by mouth every four hours as
needed for pain, headache, or temperature greater than 101 degrees F.
Review of Resident 67's MAR for 6/2025 showed Resident 67 was administered the Tylenol 650 mg
medication by mouth every four hours as needed on the following dates and times:
- On 6/3/25 at 0715 hours, for a pain level of 8.
- On 6/6/25 at 0955 hours, for a pain level of 5.
- On 6/11/25 at 0910 hours, for a pain level of 8.
- On 6/20/25 at 1006 hours, for a pain level of 6.
- On 6/21/25 at 1140 hours, for a pain level of 6.
- On 6/23/25 at 1156 hours, for a pain level of 8.
However, review of Resident 67's medical record failed to show the documentation of the
non-pharmacological pain interventions attempted prior to the administration of the Tylenol pain
medications for the above dates and times.
On 6/25/25 at 1553 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review for Resident 67 was
conducted with LPT 2. LPT 2 stated when the residents reported pain, the non-pharmacological pain
interventions were attempted and its effectiveness was documented. LPT 2 stated if the resident refused
the non-pharmacological pain interventions, the LPT would document the resident's refusal in the resident's
progress notes. LPT 2 stated if the non-pharmacological pain interventions were not effective, the
pharmacologic interventions would then be provided. LPT 2 reviewed Resident 67's medical record and
verified the above findings. LPT 2 stated the non-pharmacological pain interventions should have been
documented.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Extended Care Hospital of Westminster
206 Hospital Circle
Westminster, CA 92683
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F 0697
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
On 6/30/25 at 1536 hours, an interview was conducted with the DON. The DON stated when the residents
reported pain, the licensed nurses were expected to implement the non-pharmacological pain interventions
and document its effectiveness. The DON stated if the nonpharmacological pain interventions were not
effective, the licensed nurses should administer the PRN pain medication. The DON stated the
non-pharmacological pain interventions should be implemented prior to the administration of the PRN pain
medication to reduce the unnecessary use of pharmacological medications. The DON stated if the
non-pharmacological pain interventions were effective, then the pharmacological medications would not be
needed. The DON stated the facility protocol also applied to the TRC unit and prior to to the administration
of the PRN pain medication, the nonpharmacological pain intervention should be implemented and
documented.
On 7/1/25 at 1342 hours, the DON was informed and acknowledged the above findings.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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206 Hospital Circle
Westminster, CA 92683
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F 0726
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way
that maximizes each resident's well being.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview, medical record review, facility document review, and facility P&P review, the facility failed to
ensure the competency of the licensed nurses on obtaining and evaluating the orthostatic hypotension as
evidence by:
* The facility failed to provide in-services and conduct the competency evaluations for the orthostatic
hypotension monitoring as verified by the DON.
* The facility failed to ensure the competency of the licensed nurses (LVNs 1 and 3, and LPTs 1 and 2) in
obtaining and evaluating for orthostatic hypotension.
These failures had the potential to put the residents at risk for the care not provided in a safe and
competent manner.
Findings:
Review of the facility's P&P titled Blood Pressure, Measuring revised 9/2010 showed orthostatic (postural)
hypotension is defined as a 20 mm/Hg (or greater) decline in systolic blood pressure or a 10 mm/Hg (or
greater) decline in diastolic blood pressure upon standing. Hypotension should be reported to the
physician.
1. Review of the facility document titled Facility 1 Change of Condition Log dated 6/10/25, showed Resident
35's BP sitting was 115/84 mmHg and BP standing was 98/65 mmHg. Further review of the facility's
document showed Resident 35's orthostatic hypotension reading had a DBP difference of 19 mmHg.
Review of the facility document titled Facility 1 Change of Condition Log dated 6/11/25, showed Resident
80's BP sitting was 111/71 mmhg and BP standing was 110/59 mmHg. Further review of the facility's
document showed Resident 80's orthostatic hypotension reading had a DBP difference of 12 mmHg.
Review of the facility documents titled Facility 1 Change of Condition Log dated 6/24/25, showed Resident
35's BP sitting was 114/80 mmHg and BP standing was 112/69 mmHg. Further review of the facility's
document showed Resident 35's orthostatic hypotension reading had a DBP difference of 11 mmHg.
Review of the facility document titled Facility 1 Change of Condition Log dated 6/24/25, showed Resident
63's BP sitting was 143/89 mmHg and BP standing was 142/77 mmHg. Further review of the facility's
document showed Resident 63's orthostatic hypotension reading had a DBP difference of 12 mmHg.
On 6/30/25 at 0938 hours, an interview and concurrent facility document review was conducted with Nurse
Consultant 1. Nurse Consultant 1 stated the facility provided an annual competency for the TRC staff;
however, the competency was conducted on 6/27/25 to 6/29/25. When asked to review last year's annual
competency for staff on the TRC, Nurse Consultant 1 stated she could not provide the requested
document.
On 6/30/25 at 1005 hours, an interview was conducted with the Assistant Administrator. The Assistant
Administrator stated the annual clinical competencies for the staff in the TRC unit were not assessed and
verified. There were no documented evidence the competency evaluations were done. The
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Extended Care Hospital of Westminster
206 Hospital Circle
Westminster, CA 92683
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F 0726
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Assistant Administrator further stated the DON for the TRC should have conducted the annual
competencies for the staff in the TRC. The Assistant Administrator stated assessing for the staff
competencies ensured the staff were clinically competent to care for the residents who required certain
monitoring of their vital signs and clinical care.
On 6/30/25 at 1554 hours, an interview and concurrent facility document review for Residents 35, 63, and
80 was conducted with the DON. The DON verified the above findings. The DON verified there was no
documented evidence of a change of condition or nursing documentation was completed. The DON further
stated the licensed nurses or LPTs were responsible for reviewing the BP readings and comparing the
values to determine if there were discrepancies in the BP readings and to address those discrepancies.
On 7/1/25 at 1410 hours, an interview was conducted with the DSD. When asked if the licensed nurses
were assessed for competency on how to obtain and evaluate for orthostatic hypotension, the DSD stated
the facility did not assess the competency of their licensed nurses for the orthostatic hypotension.
On 7/1/25 at 1419 hours, an interview was conducted with the Assistant Administrator and the DON. The
Assistant
Administrator and DON were informed and acknowledged the above findings. The DON verified she did not
assess the license nurses for their competency on obtaining or evaluating orthostatic hypotension. The
DON stated the nurses were trained on how to take BP; however, not for the orthostatic hypotension. The
DON further stated the licensed nurses should be trained on orthostatic hypotension to ensure they were
aware of how to properly obtain an orthostatic hypotension and assess the findings.
2.a. On 6/26/25 at 0910 hours, an interview was conducted with LVN 1 about orthostatic hypotension. LVN
1 stated orthostatic hypotension BP were checked weekly in lying, sitting, and standing position or per
physician's orders. When asked how much of a drop in SBP and DBP would be considered orthostatic
hypotension, LVN 1 stated a drop of 20 mmHg for both SBP and DBP.
b. Medical record review for Resident 43 was initiated on 6/24/25. Resident 43 was admitted to the facility
on [DATE], and readmitted on [DATE].
Review of Resident 43's H&P examination dated 11/1/24, showed Resident 43 had no capacity to
understand and make decisions.
Review of Resident 43's Order Summary Report for 6/2025 showed the following physician's orders:
- dated 10/31/24, to monitor orthostatic B/P while lying weekly everyday shift on Saturdays.
- dated 10/31/24, to monitor orthostatic B/P while sitting everyday shift on Saturdays for use.
Review of Resident 43's MAR for 6/2025 showed the following:
- on 6/7/25, the BP readings were 128/67 mmHg for the sitting and lying position,
- on 6/14/25, the BP readings were 133/76 mmHg for the sitting and lying position; and
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Extended Care Hospital of Westminster
206 Hospital Circle
Westminster, CA 92683
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F 0726
- on 6/121/25, the BP readings were 132/78 mmHg for the sitting and lying position.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
On 6/26/25 at 1546 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review for Resident 43 was
conducted with LVN 3. LVN 3 stated the orthostatic hypotension BP readings for lying and sitting were not
accurate and should expect a difference in BP readings between lying and sitting. When asked how much
of a drop in SBP and DBP readings would need to be reported to the physician, LVN 3 stated, I honestly
can't tell you and what parameters to report, I don't know.
Residents Affected - Few
On 7/1/25 at 1419 hours, an interview was conducted with the Assistant Administrator and the DON. The
Assistant Administrator and DON were informed and acknowledged the above findings.
Cross reference to F605.
c. On 6/26/25 at 1039 hours, an interview was conducted with LPT 1 regarding orthostatic hypotension.
LPT 1 stated the monitoring for the orthostatic hypotension was done weekly for every resident in the TRC.
LPT 1 stated the CNAs were responsible for taking the residents' vital signs, including the residents BP
readings in the sitting and standing positions (for the residents scheduled for monitoring for orthostatic
hypotension). LPT 1 stated the vitals and orthostatic BP readings were documented and recorded on the
facility's TRC Change of Condition Log. LPT 1 stated the LPTs were responsible for reviewing the vital
signs and checking to see if there was a drop in the BP readings for the different positions. LPT 1 stated if
there was a change of 10 mmHg or more in the systolic or the diastolic BPs, she would ask the CNA to
recheck the BP again, and document the rechecked BP readings in the resident's medical record. LPT 1
was asked if the facility conducted annual clinical evaluations, specific to orthostatic hypotension, LPT
stated she did not recall being evaluated on orthostatic hypotension during her annual competency
evaluations.
d. Medical record review for Resident 1 was initiated on 6/24/25. Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on
[DATE].
Review of the facility document titled Facility 1 TRC Change of Condition Log dated 6/4/25, showed
Resident 1's sitting BP was documented as 125/57 mmHg and standing BP was documented as 86/39
mmHg.
Review of Resident 1's MAR for 6/2025 showed on 6/4/25, LPT 2 documented Resident 1's BP reading as
86/39 mmHg for both the sitting and the standing positions.
On 6/25/25 at 1553 hours, an interview was conducted with LPT 2. LPT 2 was asked to explain the facility's
protocol for the monitoring for orthostatic hypotension. When asked how she monitored for orthostatic
hypotension, LPT 2 stated after the BP readings for the sitting and standing positions were obtained, she
looked at whether each of the BP readings were within normal limits. When asked if LPT 2 compared the
two BP readings for the sitting and standing positions, LPT 2 stated she did not and only checked each of
the blood pressure readings were within normal limits.
On 6/27/25 at 0907 hours, a follow-up interview and concurrent medical record review for Resident 1 was
conducted with LPT 2. LPT 2 stated the CNAs were responsible for obtaining the residents' sitting and
standing BP readings and documenting the vital signs in the Facility 1 TRC Change of Condition Log. LPT 2
stated the LPTs were responsible for reviewing the log for any abnormal vital signs as per the guidelines on
the Facility 1 TRC Change of Condition Log, which showed to recheck if the BP reading was less than
90/60 mmHg or greater than 150/90 mmHg. LPT 2 further stated she also compared the BP readings for
the sitting and standing positions and if there was a difference of 20 mmHg for
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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Extended Care Hospital of Westminster
206 Hospital Circle
Westminster, CA 92683
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
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Residents Affected - Few
the systolic or 10 mmHg for the diastolic BP, then the BP should be retaken. LPT 2 reviewed Resident 1's
medical record and verified the above findings. LPT 2 verified on 6/4/25, she entered Resident 1's BP into
the MAR. LPT 2 stated she did not notice Resident 1's standing blood pressure reading on 6/4/25, and
stated she should have had the CNA recheck Resident 1's BP. LPT 2 further reviewed the Facility 1 TRC
Change of Condition Log for 6/4/25, and verified the difference in Resident 1's systolic and diastolic blood
pressure readings. LPT 2 stated the difference was considered a drastic drop in the BP. LPT 2 was asked if
the facility provided any training on the orthostatic hypotension, or if she had been evaluated on the
orthostatic monitoring during her annual skills evaluation. LPT 2 stated she did not recall.
On 7/1/25 at 1342 hours, the DON was informed and acknowledged the above findings.
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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, medical record review, and facility P&P review, the facility failed to provide the
pharmaceutical services to ensure the accurate administration of the medications as evidenced by:
* The facility's medication error rate was 3.85%. One of two licensed nurses (RN 1) who was observed
during the medication administration was found to have an error. RN 1 failed to administer the complete
dose of one of Resident 53's medications when significant residual of the medication was observed in the
medication cup after RN 1 administered the docusate sodium (stool softener) to Resident 53. This failure
had the potential to negatively impact the residents' health outcomes.
* The facility failed to ensure the accurate reconciliation and documentation of the controlled medications
for one nonsampled resident (Resident 748). This failure posed the risk of diversion of controlled
medications and medication administration errors.
Findings:
1. On 6/25/25 at 0905 hours, a medication administration observation for Resident 53 was conducted with
RN 1. RN 1 prepared and administered Resident 53's medication which included the following:
- one tablet of docusate sodium 100 mg.
- one tablet of multivitamin with minerals (supplement).
RN 1 was observed crushing each medication and then adding the applesauce and mixing. RN 1 then
administered the above medications to Resident 53. After administering the medications, one medication
cup was observed with significant amount of white- colored medication residue.
On 6/25/25 at 0913 hours, an interview and concurrent observation was conducted with RN 1. RN 1 verified
the above findings and identified the medication as the docusate sodium medication. RN 1 was asked and
stated during the medication administration, if there were crushed medication residue observed in the
medication cup, she should add more apple sauce, then mix and administer as much of the medication to
the resident.
On 6/30/25 at 1536 hours, an interview was conducted with the DON. The DON stated all the medications
should be administered as ordered by the physician. The DON stated if medication residue was observed in
the medication cup, the licensed nurse should add more apple sauce, mix thoroughly, and administer the
complete dose.
On 7/1/25 at 1342 hours, the DON was informed and acknowledged the above findings.
2. Review of the facility's P&P titled Controlled Substances revised 11/2024 showed the controlled
substance inventory is monitored and reconciled to identify loss or potential diversion in a manner that
minimizes the time between loss/diversion and detection/follow-up. The system of reconciling the receipt,
dispensing and disposition of controlled substances includes the following:
a. Records of personnel access and usage;
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Extended Care Hospital of Westminster
206 Hospital Circle
Westminster, CA 92683
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F 0755
b. Medication administration records
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
c. Declining inventory records; and
d. Destruction, waste, and return to pharmacy records.
Residents Affected - Few
The nursing staff count controlled medication inventory at the end of each shift, using these records to
reconcile inventory count. The nurse coming on duty and the nurse going off duty make the count together
and document and report any discrepancies to the Director of Nursing Services.
Closed medical record review for Resident 748 was initiated on 7/1/25. Resident 748 was admitted to the
facility on [DATE].
a. Review of Resident 748's Order Summary Report for the month of 10/2024 showed a physician's order
dated 9/30/24, to administer alprazolam (antianxiety, brand name Xanax) 0.25 mg by mouth every four
hours as needed for anxiety manifested by restlessness for 14 days.
Review of Resident 748's Narcotic and Hypnotic Record for Xanax 0.25 mg showed the medication was
removed on 10/2/24 at 1900 hours. However, review of Resident 748's MAR for 10/2024 failed to show
documented evidence the Xanax medication was administered on 10/2/24.
b. Review of Resident 748's Order Summary Report for the month of 10/2024 showed a physician's order
dated 9/12/24, to administer morphine sulfate solution (narcotic medication to relieve pain) 20 mg/ml, to
give 0.25 ml by mouth every three hours as needed for severe pain or shortness of breath.
Review of Resident 748's Narcotic Medication Record for morphine sulfate solution 20 mg/ml, to take 0.25
ml by mouth every three hours as needed, showed the morphine sulfate medication was removed on
10/21/24 at 0700 hours and on 10/21/24 at 1400 hours. However, review of Resident 748's Medication
Administration Record for 10/2024 showed Resident 748 was administered the morphine sulfate
medication on 10/21/24 at 1259 hours.
On 7/1/25 at 1316 hours, an interview and concurrent closed medical record review for Resident 748 was
conducted with the DON. The DON stated the licensed nurse should document the removal of the
controlled medication on the Narcotic and Hypnotic Record at the time the medication was removed. The
DON stated after administering the medication to the resident, the licensed nurse was expected to
document the medication administration in the resident's MAR. The DON reviewed Resident 748 medical
records and verified the above findings. The DON verified the morphine sulfate medication was removed on
10/21/24 at 0700 hours and at 1400 hours, however, Resident 748's MAR only showed the documentation
Resident 748 was administered the morphine sulfate medication once on 10/21/24 at 1259 hours. The DON
stated there was a discrepancy between the times the morphine medications were removed and the
documented time it was administered to Resident 748. The DON also verified only one dose of the
morphine sulfate medication was documented as administered on the MAR when the record showed two
doses were removed.
On 7/1/25 at 1342 hours, the DON was informed and acknowledged the above findings.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Extended Care Hospital of Westminster
206 Hospital Circle
Westminster, CA 92683
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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.
Based on observation, interview, facility P&P review, and facility document review, the facility failed to
provide the necessary pharmacy services to ensure proper storage, labeling, and disposal of medications.
* The facility failed to ensure the orally administered medications were kept separate from externally used
medications, e.g., suppositories, eye drops. This failure posed the risk for the occurrence of error in the
medication administration.
* The facility failed to ensure the refrigerator containing insulins, vaccines, and other medications requiring
refrigeration was monitored daily to ensure the temperature was within the required range. This failure had
the potential for the medication to lose the stability and effectiveness of the medication.
* The facility failed to ensure the enteral formula (specialized liquid products that deliver nutrients directly to
the gastrointestinal tract administered via tube feeding) and other oral nutritional supplements were stored
in the room not exposed to excessive heat and freezing. This failure posed the risk of not providing the
optimum product quality, a decrease in the level of vitamin availability and nutrient content not meeting the
label claim.
Findings:
Review of the facility's P&P titled Medication Labeling and Storage date February 2023 showed the facility
stores all the medications and biologicals in locked compartments under proper temperature, humidity and
light controls. Only authorized personnel have access to keys. Medications are stored in an orderly manner
in cabinets, drawers, carts or automatic dispensing systems. Each resident's medications are assigned to
an individual cubicle, drawer, or other holding area to prevent the possibility of mixing medications of
several residents. Medications requiring refrigeration are stored in a refrigerator located in the medication
room at the nurse's station or other secured location. Medications are stored separately from food and are
labeled accordingly. Medications for external use, as well as hazardous drugs and biologicals, are clearly
marked as such, and are stored separately from other medications.
1. On 6/25/25 at 0820 hours, an observation of the TRC medication room and concurrent interview was
conducted with LPT 2 and RN 2. The following was observed inside the hanging cabinet attached to the
wall at middle shelf, the following over-the-counter medications/ house supply medications were stored
together side by side and on top of all the bottles of oral tablets without a separator:
- two boxes of Dulcolax suppositories (medication inserted into the rectum to promote bowel movement)
- three bottles of Artificial Tears eyedrops and one Systane eyedrop (eye lubricant drops).
LPT 2 and RN 2 verified the above findings, removed the medications and stated they should be stored
separately.
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555211
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A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/01/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Extended Care Hospital of Westminster
206 Hospital Circle
Westminster, CA 92683
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F 0761
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
On 7/1/25 at 1035 hours, an interview was conducted with the DON. The DON was notified of the above
findings and acknowledged the external and internal medications should be stored separately.
2. On 6/25/24 at 0850 hours, an observation of the TRC medication room and concurrent interview was
conducted with LPT 2 and RN 2. The following was observed inside the locked refrigerator contained two
unopened insulin pens (medication to treat blood sugar elevation in diabetes) and two bottles of PPD tests
(Purified Protein Derivative- a screening test for tuberculosis). There was a daily monitoring sheet for the
refrigerator temperature, with the actual temperature of 40 degrees F during the time of obervation
(required temperature range is 36- 46 degrees F). However, further review of the daily temperature
monitoring sheet showed no documented temperatures were taken on 5/1 and 5/2/25. LPT 2 and RN 2
verified the above findings.
On 7/1/25 at 1038 hours, an interview was conducted with the DON. The DON was notified of the above
findings and acknowledged the temperature inside the refrigerator should be monitored and documented
daily.
3. On 6/25/25 at 1050 hours, an observation of Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Unit utility room and
concurrent interview was conducted with the LVN 1. The following was observed inside the utility room:
- more than ten bags of Jevity 1.5 enteral formula (brand of formula containing 1.5 calorie of therapeutic
nutrition),
- ten bags of Diabetisource AC enteral formula (formula for nutritional management of patients with
diabetes),
- ten bottles of Boost Glucose Control oral supplement in tetra pack (type of food packaging often referred
to as a carton or package,
- five bottles of Boost Balance supplements.
In addition, it was observed there was no monitoring of the room temperature inside the utility room. LVN 1
verified the above findings.
On 6/25/25 at 1207 hours, LVN 1 contacted the provider of the nutritional formula, Nestle Health Science,
for guidance on the temperature requirement for the nutritional formula. An email was received from the
facility's provider of the nutritional formula which showed to provide optimum product quality, Nestle
HealthCare Nutrition shelf stable enteral products are to be stored unopened at the room temperature (59
degrees F- 86 degrees F). Exposure to excessive heat and freezing are to be avoided. As with any
nutritional product exposed to heat extremes (greater than 104 degrees F for more than 24 hours),
decreased in the level of vitamin availability, nutrient content not meeting the label claim, and darkening of
the product. Steps for assessing product/ package quality- bring product to the room temperature.
On 6/25/25 at 1220 hours, an interview was conducted with the DON. The DON verified the above findings.
On 6/25/25 at 1335 hours, another observation and concurrent interview was conducted with LVN 1. LVN 1
checked the room temperature and the temperature was 74 degrees F.
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555211
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A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/01/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Extended Care Hospital of Westminster
206 Hospital Circle
Westminster, CA 92683
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F 0803
Level of Harm - Potential for
minimal harm
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be
updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Based on observation, interview, facility document review, and facility P&P review, the facility failed to
ensure the menu and recipes were followed when:
Residents Affected - Some
* The facility failed to ensure the residents on regular diets were served with roasted red potatoes instead of
mashed potatoes. The food substitution was not communicated in advance to the residents receiving
regular diet. This failure posed the risk for negatively impacting the residents' satisfaction and dietary
compliance.
Findings:
Review of the facility's document titled Order Listing Report showed seven of 52 residents residing in the
SNF side of the facility received Regular-textured food prepared in the kitchen.
Review of the facility's P&P titled Menus revised 12/2008 showed the menus shall meet the nutritional
needs of residents, be prepared in advance and be followed. Deviations from the menus that have already
been posted will be noted including the reason for the substitution and or deviation in the kitchen and/or in
the record book used solely for recording such changes.
Review of the facility's document titled Weekly Menu (undated), the spreadsheet for Wednesday, Week 4,
showed the residents on Regular diet, on NCS diet, and on Low Fat/ Low Cholesterol diet were to be
served with roasted red potatoes.
On 6/25/25 at 1105 hours, during the trayline observation, a random inspection was conducted on the lunch
trays in the tray cart ready to be served to the residents. The trays for the residents on regular-textured diets
were served with mashed potatoes instead of roasted red potatoes. The DSS and [NAME] 1 verified the
above findings. The DSS stated the menu should be followed, and residents on Regular-textured diet
should be served with roasted red potatoes.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Extended Care Hospital of Westminster
206 Hospital Circle
Westminster, CA 92683
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F 0812
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve
food in accordance with professional standards.
Based on observation, interview, facility document review, and facility P&P review, the facility failed to
ensure the sanitary requirements were met in the kitchen.
Residents Affected - Few
* The facility failed to ensure proper labeling and dating of food in the walk-refrigerator.
* The facility failed to ensure the plate lowerator was clean.
* The facility failed to ensure the walk-in freezer was free from ice build-up.
* The facility failed to ensure proper backflow prevention under the dishwasher.
These failures had the potential to cause foodborne illnesses in a medically vulnerable resident population
who consumed food prepared from the kitchen.
Findings:
Review of the facility's document titled Order Listing Report showed 91 of 98 residents residing in the
facility who received food prepared in the kitchen.
1. Review of the facility's P&P titled Labeling and Dating of Foods dated 2023 showed all food items in the
storeroom, refrigerator, and freezer need to be labeled and dated. Newly opened food items will need to be
closed and labeled with an open date and used by the date that follows the various storage guidelines.
On 6/24/25 at 0755 hours, an initial tour of the kitchen and concurrent interview was conducted with
[NAME] 1. An opened bag of chicken nuggets was observed not labeled and dated inside the walk-in
refrigerator. There was no box to identify the received date, and when the bag of chicken nuggets was
opened. [NAME] 1 verified the findings.
2. According to the FDA Food Code 2022, 4-601.11, Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact
Surfaces, and Utensils, the equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch,
the food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits
and other soil accumulations; and the nonfood- contact surface of equipment shall be kept free of an
accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
According to the FDA Food Code 2022, 4-602.13, Non-Contact Surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces of
equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
Review of the facility's P&P titled Sanitation dated 2023 showed all utensils, counters, shelves, and
equipment shall be kept clean.
On 6/24/25 hours at 0755 hours, during the initial tour of the kitchen, charger plates were observed stored
inside the heated plate lowerator. The heated plate lowerator was observed with dirt, a fork, and a foil at the
lower surface of the lowerator.
On 6/24/25 hours at 1125 hours, during the trayline observation, charger plates were observed
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555211
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A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/01/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Extended Care Hospital of Westminster
206 Hospital Circle
Westminster, CA 92683
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
stored inside the heated plate lowerator. The heated plate lowerator was observed with dirt, a fork, and a
spoon at the lower surface of the lowerator. The DSS verified the findings. The DSS stated the maintenance
department checked the kitchen equipment at the end of every month and the maintenance department
had to check and disassemble the heated plate lowerator to clean it.
3. On 6/24/25 at 0755 hours, during the initial tour of the kitchen, the walk-in freezer was observed with a
thick ice build-up on the plastic lining on the interior part of the freezer near the door. [NAME] 1 verified the
above findings
4. According to the FDA Food Code 2022, 5-202.13, Backflow Prevention, Air Gap, an air gap between the
water supply inlet and flood level rim of the plumbing fixture, equipment, or nonfood equipment shall be at
least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and may not be less than 25 mm.
Review of the facility's P&P titled Accident Prevention - Safety Precautions dated 2023, under Backflow
Prevention/ Air Gaps section showed the following:
- An airgap is the most reliable backflow prevention device. It is the physical separation of the potable and
non-potable water supply systems by air space. All steam tables, ice machines and bins, food preparation
sinks, display cases, soda fountains, espresso machines, and other equipment that discharge liquid waste
or condensate shall be drained through an air gap into an open floor sink; and
- An airgap between the water supply inlet (drainpipe) and the flood level rim of the plumbing fixture (floor
sink drain), equipment or non-food equipment shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet
and may not be less than one inch.
On 6/24/25 at 0755 hours, during the initial tour of the kitchen, the metal drainpipe under the dishwasher
was observed below the flood level rim and into the drainage inlet.
On 6/25/25 at 1145 hours, the metal drainpipe under the dishwasher was observed below the flood level
rim and into the drainage inlet. The DSS verified the above findings.
On 6/25/25 at 1155 hours, the Maintenance/ Housekeeping Director verified the above findings.
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555211
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
A. Building
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Extended Care Hospital of Westminster
206 Hospital Circle
Westminster, CA 92683
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0813
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on observation, interview, and facility P&P review, the facility failed to follow the facility's P&P
regarding the use and storage of food brought to the residents by the family or visitors. In addition, the
facility failed to ensure the staff were aware of the facility's P&P on safe food handling of outside food.
These failures had the potential to cause foodborne illnesses to the medically vulnerable resident
population who consume food brought from outside sources.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings:
Review of the CMS S&C-09-39 Food Procurement, and Self-Determination and Participation dated 5/29/09,
showed the following:
- The residents have the right to choose to accept food from visitors, family, friends, or other guests
according to their rights to make choices; and
- The facility has the responsibility under the food safety regulation to help visitors to understand safe food
handling practices such as not holding or transporting foods containing perishable ingredients at
temperatures above 41 degrees F.
Review of the facility's P&P titled Foods Brought by Family/ Visitors revised 3/2022 showed the following:
- Food brought by family/ visitors left with the resident to consume later is labeled and stored in a manner
that is clearly distinguishable from facility-prepared food;
- Non-perishable foods are stored in a resealable containers with tight-fitting lids. Intact fresh fruit may be
stored without a lid;
- Perishable foods are stored in a resealable containers with tight-fitting lids in a refrigerator. Containers are
labeled with the resident's name, the item and the use by date; and
- The nursing staff will discard perishable foods on or before the use by date.
Review of the facility's P&P titled Food for Residents From Outside Sources dated 2023 showed the
following:
- Non-perishable foods such as cookies, cake, crackers, fruit, etc. (do not require time and temperature
holding), can be stored in the resident's room or at the nurses' station with the resident's name and date of
storage. If unopened, refer to the Dry Food Storage Guide. If opened, the food must be sealed, dated to the
date opened and disposed by the best by date or 30 days, whichever comes first; and
- Prepared foods, beverages, or perishable food that require refrigeration, can be stored for the resident in
the facility kitchen, the refrigerator within the nurses' station, or in the resident's personal refrigerator. In the
Food and Nutrition Services Department, the policy on food storage will apply. Otherwise, if unopened,
refrigerated or frozen items will be disposed of by expiration date on the container. If opened, the food must
be sealed, dated to the date opened and disposed of in two days after opening. Frozen items, such as ice
cream, will be disposed of in 30 days.
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(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555211
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Extended Care Hospital of Westminster
206 Hospital Circle
Westminster, CA 92683
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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F 0813
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
On 6/24/25 at 0755 hours, during the initial tour of the kitchen, and concurrent interview with [NAME] 1.
[NAME] 1 was asked how the facility staff stored food brought in from outside the facility. [NAME] 1 stated
the food brought in from outside the facility was stored outside the kitchen, and the nursing staff was
responsible for it.
On 6/24/25 at 0941 hours, an interview was conducted with LVN 1. When asked how the facility staff stored
food brought in from outside the facility, LVN 1 stated when the visitors brought the food items for the
resident and there was a left-over food during lunch time, the nursing staff were to label the food items with
the resident's name and date when it was received, and to store the food items inside the employee
refrigerator. LVN 1 further stated the left-over food items were not kept inside the employee refrigerator for a
long time, and the left-over food items were given or fed to the resident during dinner time. LVN 1 was
asked to show the employee refrigerator. The employee refrigerator was in the facility patio, observed with
several food items and lunch bags, with a temperature of 40 degrees F, and rust was observed on the outer
panel of the freezer door. LVN 1 stated they do not have any resident food items inside the employee
refrigerator at this time. When asked how the employee refrigerator was monitored, LVN 1 stated the
employee refrigerator was not monitored for temperature and sanitation.
On 6/25/25 at 1126 hours, an interview was conducted with the DSS. When asked how the facility staff
stored food brought in from outside the facility, the DSS stated the food items brought in from outside the
facility were labeled with the resident's name, room number, the date when the food items were brought in,
and the use by date, placed in a separate container and stored inside the walk-in refrigerator in the kitchen.
The DSS stated the container was clearly labeled for the food items brought in from outside the facility and
placed separately from the food items inside the walk-in refrigerator.
On 6/26/25 at 1103 hours, an interview was conducted with RN 1. When asked how the facility staff stored
food brought in from outside the facility, RN 1 stated we have a refrigerator outside, but that was for the
employees. RN 1 further stated she was not sure because she has not had any food brought in from
outside the facility for the residents. When asked if she was provided a training on safe handling and
storage of food from outside sources, RN 1 stated she was not trained but her orientation included to
educate the residents and their families adhering to the residents' diet while in the facility.
On 6/26/25 at 1430 hours, an interview was conducted with the DON and DSS. When asked for any
inservices or training provided to the staff regarding food brought in from outside the facility, the DON and
DSS were not able to provide any documentation the facility provided education to the facility staff.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555211
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/01/2025
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 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** Based on
observation, interview, medical record review, and facility P&P review, the facility failed to implement the
infection control practices designed to provide a safe and sanitary environment; and prevent the
transmission of diseases and infections for two of 21 final sampled residents (Residents 31 and 45) and six
nonsampled residents (Residents 17, 27, 28, 33, 40, and 84).
Residents Affected - Few
* The facility failed to ensure CNA 1 performed hand hygiene between assisting Residents 31 and 84 with
meals. In addition, the facility failed to ensure CNA 1 performed hand hygiene between assisting Residents
31 and 17 with meals.
* The facility failed to ensure CNA 2 performed hand hygiene between assisting Residents 27 and 28 with
meals.
* The facility failed to ensure CNA 3 performed hand hygiene between assisting Residents 33 and 45 with
meals.
* The facility failed to ensure LVN 2 performed hand hygiene before administering a nebulizer treatment for
Resident 40.
These failures posed the risk for transmission of disease-causing microorganisms.
Findings:
1. Review of the facility's P&P titled Handwashing/ Hand Hygiene revised 8/2019 showed all personnel shall
follow the handwashing/ hand hygiene procedures to help prevent the spread of infections to other
personnel, residents, and visitors. Use an alcohol-based hand rub containing at least 62% alcohol; or
alternatively, soap (antimicrobial or non-microbial) and water for the following situations:
- Before and after direct contact with residents; and
- Before and after assisting a resident with meals
On 6/24/25 at 1230 hours, during the initial dining observation, inside the dining room, CNA 1 was
observed seated in between Residents 31 and 84. CNA 1 was observed feeding Residents 31 and 84 at
the same time. In addition, CNA 1 was observed touching the residents' bibs during the feeding. CNA 1 was
not observed performing hand hygiene between assisting Residents 31 and 84 with meals.
On 6/24/25 at 1242 hours, another CNA took over to assist Resident 31 with feeding. CNA 1 assisted
Resident 84 with feeding. Then, CNA 1 was observed taking Resident 84 out of the dining room, when
Resident 84 was done eating.
On 6/24/25 at 1245 hours, CNA 1 was observed taking Resident 17 in the dining room. CNA 1 was
observed taking Resident 17's tray from the cart, and placed the lunch tray on the table, where Resident 31
was seated. CNA 1 sat in between Residents 17 and 31. At this time, the other CNA assisting Resident 31
left. CNA 1 was observed to continue assisting Resident 31 with meals and assisted Resident 17 with
meals at the same time. CNA 1 was observed touching the residents' bibs during the feeding. CNA 1 was
not observed performing hand hygiene between assisting Residents 31 and 17 with meals.
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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
555211
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/01/2025
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 0880
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
On 6/24/25 at 1452 hours, an interview was conducted with CNA 1. CNA 1 verified she assisted Residents
31 and 84 with meals at the same time and assisted Residents 31 and 17 with meals at the same time.
CNA 1 verified she did not perform hand hygiene between assisting Residents 31 and 17 with meals.
Cross reference to F550, example #1.
Residents Affected - Few
2. On 6/24/25 at 1235 hours, during the initial dining observation, inside the dining room, CNA 2 was
observed seated between Residents 27 and 28. CNA 2 was observed feeding Residents 27 and 28 at the
same time. CNA 2 was observed touching the residents' bibs during the feeding. CNA 2 was not observed
performing hand hygiene between assisting Residents 27 and 28 with meals.
On 6/24/25 at 1444 hours, an interview was conducted with CNA 2. CNA 2 verified she assisted Residents
27 and 28 with meals at the same time. CNA 2 verified she did not perform hand hygiene between assisting
Residents 27 and 28 with meals.
Cross reference to F550, example #2.
3. On 6/24/25 at 1239 hours, during the initial dining observation, inside the dining room, CNA 3 was
observed seated in between Residents 33 and 45. CNA 3 was observed feeding Residents 33 and 45 at
the same time. CNA 3 was observed touching the residents' bibs during the feeding. CNA 3 was not
observed performing hand hygiene between assisting Residents 33 and 45 with meals.
On 6/24/25 at 1456 hours, an interview was conducted with CNA 3. CNA 3 verified he assisted Residents
33 and 45 with feeding at the same time. CNA 3 verified he did not perform hand hygiene between assisting
Residents 33 and 45 with meals.
On 6/26/25 at 1116 hours, an interview was conducted with the DSD and LVN 1. The DSD stated the CNAs
were trained to assist the residents with feeding, and to perform hand hygiene when providing assistance
with meals to the residents. The DSD stated the CNAs were supposed to perform hand hygiene before and
after assisting a resident with meals.
Cross reference to F550, example #3.
4. Review of the facility's P&P titled Handwashing/Hand Hygiene revised 08/2019 showed to use an
alcohol-based hand rub containing at least 62% alcohol; or alternatively, soap and water for the following
situations:
- before and after direct contact with residents;
- before preparing and handling medications;
- after contact with objects in the immediate vicinity of the resident.
Review of the facility's P&P titled Administering Medications through a Small Volume (Handheld) Nebulizer
(a small machine which turns liquid medication into a mist for inhalation delivered by a connected facemask
or mouthpiece), revised 10/2010 showed the purpose of this procedure is to safely and aseptically
administer aerosolized particles of medication into the resident's airway. The steps in the procedure showed
to:
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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
07/01/2025
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 0880
1. Assemble equipment and supplies on the resident's overbed table.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
2. Wash and dry hands.
3. Provide for the resident's privacy.
Residents Affected - Few
4. Explain the procedure to the resident.
5. Position the resident in semi-Fowler's (body positioning technique where a patient lies on their back with
the head of the bed elevated between 30 and 45 degrees) position.
6. Obtain baseline pulse, respiratory rate, and lung sounds.
7. Wash and dry hands.
8. Draw up the medication to be nebulized.
Medical record review for Resident 40 was initiated on 6/25/25. Resident 40 was admitted to the facility on
[DATE].
On 6/25/25 at 0928 hours, a medication administration observation was conducted with LVN 2 for Resident
40. LVN 2 was observed preparing the following medications:
- one tablet of amiodarone (antiarrhythmic) 200 mg,
- one tablet of Eliquis (anticoagulant) 5 mg,
- one tablet of Folic Acid (supplement) 1 mg,
- one tablet of hydralazine (antihypertensive) 50 mg,
- one tablet of loratadine (antihistamine) 10 mg,
- one tablet of multivitamin with mineral (supplement)
- 30 ml of Prostat (liquid protein),
- one tablet of vitamin B1 100 mg,
- one tablet of vitamin C 500 mg,
- two tablets of vitamin D 25 mcg, and
- one vial of budesonide (corticosteroid, to treat conditions like asthma) 0.5 mg/2 ml.
LVN 2 was observed performing hand hygiene and administering Resident 40's oral medications. After
administering Resident 40's oral medications, LVN 2 was observed using Resident 40's bed control to raise
Resident 40's head of the bed. LVN 2 was then observed opening the vial of the budesonide medication
and squeezing the solution into Resident 40's nebulizer cup. LVN 2 was observed removing the
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Event ID:
Facility ID:
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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
555211
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/01/2025
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 0880
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
nebulizer mask and tubing from the plastic storage bag, connecting the tubing to the nebulizer machine,
and placing the nebulizer mask on Resident 40. LVN 2 was not observed performing hand hygiene.
On 6/25/25 at 0956 hours, an interview was conducted with LVN 2. LVN 2 stated when administering the
medications via different routes to the residents, the facility's protocol was to perform hand hygiene
between each medication administration route. LVN 2 stated after the administration of oral medications
and before the preparation and administration of a breathing treatment, hand hygiene should be performed
for infection control purposes. LVN 2 verified she did not perform hand hygiene after the administration of
oral medications and prior to the preparation and administration of the breathing treatment to Resident 40.
On 6/30/25 at 1536 hours, an interview was conducted with the DON. The DON stated the licensed nurses
were expected to perform hand hygiene after the administration of oral medications and before the
preparation of the breathing treatment, for infection control purposes and to prevent any cross
contamination.
On 7/1/25 at 1342 hours, the DON was informed and acknowledged the above findings.
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