F 0578
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to
participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review, the facility failed to provide written information on Advance Directives to two of
eight sampled residents. This failure had the potential to keep the residents uninformed of their rights to
have their wishes honored in regards to health care decisions during incapacity.
Findings:
During record review on 2/28/19 at 11:22 a.m., Resident 6 and 17 did not have Advance Directives in their
Medical Records.
According to Resident 6's Face Sheet, she had been admitted to the facility on [DATE] with hemiplegia
(paralysis of one side of the body) and hemiparesis (weakness of one side of the body) following a history
of falling. According to Resident 6's MDS (Minimum Data Set) Assessment (a federally mandated process
for clinical assessment of all residents in Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing homes) on 12/10/18, her
BIMS (Brief Interview of Mental Status- required screening tool used in nursing homes to assess cognition)
score was 15, which indicated her cognition was intact. According to her POLST (Physician Orders for
Life-Sustaining Treatment - a legal document for people with an advanced progressive or terminal illness
that specifies the type of care a person would like in an emergency medical situation) dated 10/15/17,
Resident 6's Advance Directive was available and reviewed by the facility.
During an interview on 3/1/19 at 10:33 a.m., Resident 6 stated that she did have an Advance Directive.
Resident 6 stated she did not know why the Skilled Nursing Facility would not include a copy of her
Advance Directive in her chart. She was unable to remember if the facility provided any written information
about Advance Directives upon admission, or if they had requested for a copy of her Advance Directives.
According to Resident 17's Face Sheet, she had been admitted to the facility on [DATE] with Alzheimer's
disease and Parkinson's disease. During an interview on 3/1/19 at 9:32 a.m. with Resident 17's
legally-recognized decision maker, he stated that Resident 17 had an Advance Directive at home. He was
unable to recall if the facility provided any written information about Advance Directives upon admission, or
if they had requested for a copy of her Advance Directives.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 3/1/19 at 9:50 a.m., the Social Services Director
confirmed that Residents 6 and 17 did not have Advance Directives. The Social Services Director stated
that he provided verbal information about Advance Directives to residents upon admission. He confirmed
that he did not provide written information. He stated that he was not aware that written
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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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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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Villa Marin
100 Thorndale Drive
San Rafael, CA 94903
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F 0578
information had to provided.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
The facility's policy titled, Advance Directives dated December 2016, indicated, Upon admission, the
resident will be provided with written information concerning the right to refuse or accept medical or
surgical treatment and to formulate an advance directive if he or she chooses to do so.
Residents Affected - Some
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Villa Marin
100 Thorndale Drive
San Rafael, CA 94903
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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.
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to include a level of supervision on the care plan of
one of eight sampled residents (Resident 3) who had fallen repeatedly. This failure could potentially lead to
future falls, fractures, or hospitalization when staff had not established how often Resident 3 needed safety
checks to prevent him from falling.
Findings:
During an interview on 2/27/19 at 10:19 a.m., Resident 3 stated he had had a couple of falls when he had
gotten up and lost his balance.
During a medical record review on 2/28/19 at 9:12 a.m., Resident 3's nurses notes revealed Resident 3 was
found by staff in his room on the floor on 10/30/18, 12/20/18, and 2/1/19. Resident 3's nurses notes
indicated during all three falls Resident 3 had gotten up by himself without calling for assistance. Review of
Resident 3's care plan titled CAA 11 Falls Care Plan, dated 2/1/19, revealed no indication of a level of
supervision for Resident 3.
During a record review and concurrent interview on 3/1/19 at 11:55 a.m., MDS Coordinator stated she
participated in the development of care plans for residents. MDS Coordinator confirmed the care plan titled
CAA 11 Falls Care Plan, dated 2/1/19, was Resident 3's long-term care plan for falls. MDS Coordinator
confirmed the long-term care plan for falls did not indicate a level of supervision and it should include a
level of supervision.
During a record review and concurrent interview on 3/1/19 at 1:15 p.m., Director of Nursing confirmed the
level of supervision should be included on Resident 3's long-term care plan for falls. When asked how she
increased the level of supervision a resident needed if a timeframe had not been established on the care
plan, Director of Nursing did not answer. Director of Staff Development (DSD) stated he had communicated
to the certified nursing assistants (CNAs) that they needed to increase how often they checked on Resident
3. DSD stated his expectation was for CNAs to check on Resident 3 at least every hour and a half to two
hours, but stated he had not told the CNAs a specific timeframe to check on him. DSD confirmed if the level
of supervision was specific on the care plan it would be more effective in determining how Resident 3's
supervision could be increased if he kept falling.
Review of facility policy titled Care Plans, Comprehensive Person-Centered, dated 12/2016, revealed, A
comprehensive, person-centered care plan that includes measurable objectives and timetables to meet the
resident's physical, psychosocial and functional needs is developed and implemented for each resident.
Review of facility policy titled Falls and Fall Risk, Managing, dated 3/2018, revealed, Based on previous
evaluations and current data, the staff will identify interventions related to the resident's specific resks and
causes to try to prevent the resident from falling and to try to minimize complications from falling.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555227
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
03/01/2019
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Villa Marin
100 Thorndale Drive
San Rafael, CA 94903
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0657
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed,
and revised by a team of health professionals.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to revise Nursing Plans of Care and attempt new
interventions to prevent falls for 2 of 2 sampled residents at risk for falls. This had the potential to cause
severe injuries or death to Resident 6 and Resident 13 during new incidences of falls.
Findings:
Resident 6
Resident 6, an [AGE] year-old female, was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including
Parkinson's Disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Age-related Osteoporosis, and History of Falling
according to Resident 6's Facility Face Sheet.
Resident 6's MDS (Minimum Data Set-part of the federally mandated process for clinical assessment of all
residents in Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes) dated 2/26/2019 indicated her BIMS (Brief
Interview of Mental Status-A required screening tool used in nursing homes to assess cognition, 13 to 15
points: intact cognition, 8 to 12 points: moderately impaired cognition, 0-7 points: severely impaired
cognition) score was 15 which indicated Resident 22 had intact condition. Resident 6's MDS dated [DATE]
also indicated she needed limited assistance with transfers, toilet use and locomotion in the unit. Resident 6
needed one-person physical assistance with all the above tasks.
A Nursing Plan of Care for falls dated 12/5/18 indicated, 1) Keep environment free of hazards, clutter free,
call light within reach, 2) Keep personal items within reach, 3) Encourage/remind resident to ask for help
when needed if able, 4) Provide assistance as identified in transfers and mobility, 5) Visual ? [checks] Q2H
(every two hours), when up, place in areas where staff can monitor whereabouts.
First Fall:
The facility post-fall assessment dated [DATE] at 4:00 p.m. indicated, Landed on the floor while reaching for
something, tripped on her shoes. The facility's Fall Risk Evaluation dated 10/26/18 indicated Resident 6
received a score of 10, which placed her at high risk for falls.
Resident 6's Nursing Plan of Care to prevent falls titled CAA 11 FALLS CARE PLAN was revised on
12/5/18 with new effective interventions to prevent further falls. The facility also initiated a 72-hour short
term care plan to monitor the resident after the fall. Despite the new interventions, Resident 6 suffered a fall
on 10/29/18.
Second Fall:
The facility Post Fall assessment dated [DATE] at 7:30 p.m. indicated, [Resident 6] Landed on the
floor-while, sitting on the chair. The facility's Fall Risk Evaluation dated 10/29/2018, indicated Resident 6
received a score of 10, which placed her at high risk for falls.
The facility initiated a 72-hour short term care plan to prevent further falls. This short term care plan
included the following new intervention, Encourage Resident to use w/er (wheelchair). Despite
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555227
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
03/01/2019
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Villa Marin
100 Thorndale Drive
San Rafael, CA 94903
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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F 0657
this new intervention, Resident 6 suffered another fall on 1/20/19.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Third Fall:
Residents Affected - Some
The facility's Post Fall assessment dated [DATE] at 8:45 p.m. indicated, Pt. [Resident 6] get out of bed uses
her walker, let go her walker to check something in the wall, stumbled on the slippers she was wearing and
lost her balance. The Fall Risk Evaluation dated 1/20/19 indicated Resident 6 received a score of 10, which
placed her at high risk for falls.
The Nursing Plan of Care dated 12/5/18, titled, CAA 11 FALLS CARE PLAN was not revised after this fall.
There were no new interventions to prevent further falls. The facility started a 72-hour short term care plan
with some new interventions such as, Visual/room visit more often, but did not specify how often Resident 6
was required to be monitored. The interventions in the short term care plan were not included in the long
term Nursing Plan of Care dated 12/5/18. Resident 6 suffered another fall on 2/12/19.
Fourth Fall:
The facility's Post Fall assessment dated [DATE] at 8:45 p.m., indicated, RESIDENT FOUND SITTING ON
THE FLOOR, STATED SHE WAS WALKING TO THE BATHROOM AND TRIPPED WITH HER SLIPPERS
ON WALKER FOUND NEXT TO HER. The Fall Risk Evaluation dated 2/12/19 indicated Resident 6
received a score of 12, which placed her at high risk for falls.
The Nursing Plan of Care to prevent falls titled CAA 11 FALLS CARE PLAN was not revised after the fall on
2/12/19, therefore there were no new interventions to prevent further falls. The facility started a 72-hour
short term care plan to prevent further falls. One of the interventions in the short term care plan indicated,
frequent room visits by staff (esp.[especially] at night) This intervention did not indicate how frequently
Resident 6 was required to be monitored.
Resident 13
Resident 13, an [AGE] year-old female was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including
Muscle Weakness, Difficulty in Walking and History of Falling.
Resident 13's MDS dated [DATE] indicated she had a BIMS score of 7, which indicated she was severely
cognitively impaired. The MDS also indicated Resident 13 needed extensive assistance with transfers and
was totally dependent on staff for locomotion on and off the unit.
Resident 13's Nursing Plan of Care to prevent falls dated 12/28/18 had the following interventions to
prevent falls: 1) Orient Resident to new room/environment, 2) Keep call light & personal items w/in reach, 3)
Assist Resident to toilet per toileting schedule, 4) Keep bed at lowest position, lock wheels on
bed/wheelchair when appropriate. Despite these interventions, Resident 13 suffered a fall on 2/26/19.
First Fall:
Resident 13's 72-hour short term care plan dated 2/15/19 indicated Resident 13 suffered a fall on 2/15/19.
It indicated, PROBLEM Fall DATE IDENTIFIED 2/15/19 .Monitor VS & neuro check x 72 (hours). The Fall
Risk assessment dated [DATE] indicated Resident 13 received a score of 12 which placed her
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555227
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
03/01/2019
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Villa Marin
100 Thorndale Drive
San Rafael, CA 94903
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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F 0657
at high risk for falls.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
The Nursing Plan of Care dated 12/28/18, titled, FALL RISK CARE PLAN was not revised after this fall. A
72-hour short term care plan was initiated for this fall. The short term care plan indicated, Non-skid socks to
wear when OOB (out of bed). This new intervention would not have been appropriate for Resident 13, who,
according to her MDS dated [DATE], was totally dependent on staff for locomotion on and off the unit.
Residents Affected - Some
Second Fall:
The facility's Post Fall assessment dated [DATE] at 6:00 p.m. indicated, Resident felt an urgency to have a
BM (bowel movement), was sitting in her w/c (wheelchair) eating dinner, got up and walked to the BR
(bathroom) not using her walker (or call light). According to Resident 13's short term care plan dated
2/26/19, she suffered a fall. The Falls Risk assessment dated [DATE] indicated Resident 13 received a
score of 12 which placed her at high risk for falls.
The Nursing Plan of Care dated 12/28/18, titled, FALL RISK CARE PLAN was not revised after this fall. A
72-hour short term care plan was initiated for this fall. The short term care plan did not indicate how often
Resident 13 was expected to be monitored by level of care staff. The short term care plan indicated, Call
light within reach and reminded to use, which was already part of the initial Falls Risk Care Plan, and was
not effective in reducing the incidence of falls.
During an interview on 2/28/19 at 12:16 p.m., the DON confirmed that the long term care plans to reduce
new incidences of falls did not get revised after every fall. The DON stated that the short term care plans
were active for 72 hours. She also stated that Resident 6 was monitored by staff every 15 to 20 minutes but
there was no log to keep track of visual checks. In addition, while reviewing the Falls Plan of Care for
Resident 6 the DON stated that the interventions from the short care plan for falls should have been added
to the long term care plan.
During an interview on 2/28/19 at 11:54 a.m., Unlicensed Staff C stated that she checked on Resident 6
every 10 to 15 minutes.
During an interview on 2/28/19 at 11:48 a.m., Licensed Staff B stated that she checked on Resident 6 every
hour, and confirmed that Resident 6 was at risk for falls.
The facility's protocol titled, Falls-Clinical Protocol, last revised in March of 2018, indicated, If underlying
causes cannot be readily identified or corrected, staff will try various relevant interventions, based on
assessment of the nature or category of falling, until falling reduces or stops .The staff and physician will
monitor and document the individual's response to interventions intended to reduce falling or the
consequences of falling .If the individual continues to fall, the staff and physician will re-evaluate the
situation and reconsider possible reasons for the resident's falling (instead of, or in addition to those that
have already been identified) and also reconsider the current interventions.
The facility's policy titled, Falls and Fall Risk, Managing, last revised in March of 2018 indicated, If falling
recurs despite initial interventions, staff will implement additional or different interventions, or indicate why
the current approach remains relevant .In conjunction with the attending physician, staff will identify and
implement relevant interventions.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555227
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
03/01/2019
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Villa Marin
100 Thorndale Drive
San Rafael, CA 94903
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0657
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
The facility's policy titled, Care Planning-Interdisciplinary Team, last revised in September of 2013
indicated, Our facility's Care Planning/Interdisciplinary Team is responsible for the development of an
individualized comprehensive care plan for each resident.
The facility's policy titled, Care Plans, Comprehensive Person-Centered, last revised in December of 2016
indicated, Assessments of residents are ongoing and care plans are revised as information about the
residents and the residents' conditions change .The interdisciplinary Team must review and update the care
plan: a. When there has been a significant change in the resident's condition; b. When the desired outcome
is not met.
The facility violated its own policies by failing to update and revise the Nursing Plans of Care after every fall
for Resident 6 and Resident 13. The facility violated the regulations by failing to ensure that Resident 6 and
Resident 13, who were at risk for falls, had effective revisions in the Nursing Plans of Care after every fall to
prevent further falls.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555227
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
03/01/2019
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Villa Marin
100 Thorndale Drive
San Rafael, CA 94903
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
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 and record review, the facility failed to attempt new interventions to prevent falls for 2
of 2 sampled residents at risk for falls. This had the potential to cause severe injuries or death to Resident 6
and Resident 13 during new incidences of falls.
Findings:
Resident 6
Resident 6, an [AGE] year-old female, was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including
Parkinson's Disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Age-related Osteoporosis, and History of Falling
according to Resident 6's Facility Face Sheet.
Resident 6's MDS (Minimum Data Set-part of the federally mandated process for clinical assessment of all
residents in Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes) dated 2/26/2019 indicated her BIMS (Brief
Interview of Mental Status-A required screening tool used in nursing homes to assess cognition, 13 to 15
points: intact cognition, 8 to 12 points: moderately impaired cognition, 0-7 points: severely impaired
cognition) score was 15 which indicated Resident 22 had intact condition. Resident 6's MDS dated [DATE]
also indicated she needed limited assistance with transfers, toilet use and locomotion in the unit. Resident 6
needed one-person physical assistance with all the above tasks.
A Nursing Plan of Care for falls dated 12/5/18 indicated, 1) Keep environment free of hazards, clutter free,
call light within reach, 2) Keep personal items within reach, 3) Encourage/remind resident to ask for help
when needed if able, 4) Provide assistance as identified in transfers and mobility, 5) Visual ? [checks] Q2H
(every two hours), when up, place in areas where staff can monitor whereabouts.
First Fall:
The facility post-fall assessment dated [DATE] at 4:00 p.m. indicated, Landed on the floor while reaching for
something, tripped on her shoes. The facility's Fall Risk Evaluation dated 10/26/18 indicated Resident 6
received a score of 10, which placed her at high risk for falls. There was no documentation that an
interdisciplinary team meeting was held to discuss the fall that occurred on 10/26/18.
Resident 6's Nursing Plan of Care to prevent falls titled CAA 11 FALLS CARE PLAN was revised on
12/5/18 with new effective interventions to prevent further falls. The facility also initiated a 72-hour short
term care plan to monitor the resident after the fall. Despite the new interventions, Resident 6 suffered a fall
on 10/29/18.
Second Fall:
The facility Post Fall assessment dated [DATE] at 7:30 p.m. indicated, [Resident 6] Landed on the
floor-while, sitting on the chair. The facility's Fall Risk Evaluation dated 10/29/2018, indicated Resident 6
received a score of 10, which placed her at high risk for falls. There was no documentation that an
interdisciplinary team meeting was held to discuss the fall that occurred on 10/29/18.
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555227
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
03/01/2019
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Villa Marin
100 Thorndale Drive
San Rafael, CA 94903
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(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
The facility initiated a 72-hour short term care plan to prevent further falls. This short term care plan
included the following new intervention, Encourage Resident to use w/er (wheelchair). Despite this new
intervention, Resident 6 suffered another fall on 1/20/19.
Third Fall:
Residents Affected - Some
The facility's Post Fall assessment dated [DATE] at 8:45 p.m. indicated, Pt. [Resident 6] get out of bed uses
her walker, let go her walker to check something in the wall, stumbled on the slippers she was wearing and
lost her balance. The Fall Risk Evaluation dated 1/20/19 indicated Resident 6 received a score of 10, which
placed her at high risk for falls. There was no documentation indicating that an interdisciplinary team
meeting was held to discuss the fall that occurred on 1/20/19.
The Nursing Plan of Care dated 12/5/18, titled, CAA 11 FALLS CARE PLAN was not revised after this fall.
There were no new interventions to prevent further falls. The facility started a 72-hour short term care plan
with some new interventions including, Visual/room visit more often, but did not specify how often Resident
6 was required to be monitored. The interventions in the short term care plan were not included in the long
term Nursing Plan of Care dated 12/5/18. Resident 6 suffered another fall on 2/12/19.
Fourth Fall:
The facility's Post Fall assessment dated [DATE] at 8:45 p.m., indicated, RESIDENT FOUND SITTING ON
THE FLOOR, STATED SHE WAS WALKING TO THE BATHROOM AND TRIPPED WITH HER SLIPPERS
ON WALKER FOUND NEXT TO HER. The Fall Risk Evaluation dated 2/12/19 indicated Resident 6
received a score of 12, which placed her at high risk for falls. An interdisciplinary meeting was documented
on 2/26/19 but indicated, Scheduled Care Conference and was not conducted specifically to discuss the fall
that occurred on 2/12/19.
The Nursing Plan of Care to prevent falls titled CAA 11 FALLS CARE PLAN was not revised after the fall on
2/12/19, therefore there were no new interventions to prevent further falls. The facility started a 72-hour
short term care plan to prevent further falls. One of the interventions in the short term care plan indicated,
frequent room visits by staff (esp.[especially] at night). This intervention did not indicate how frequently
Resident 6 was required to be monitored.
Resident 13
Resident 13, an [AGE] year-old female was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including
Muscle Weakness, Difficulty in Walking and History of Falling.
Resident 13's MDS dated [DATE] indicated she had a BIMS score of 7, which indicated she was severely
cognitively impaired. The MDS also indicated Resident 13 needed extensive assistance with transfers and
was totally dependent on staff for locomotion on and off the unit.
Resident 13's Nursing Plan of Care to prevent falls dated 12/28/18 had the following interventions to
prevent falls: 1) Orient Resident to new room/environment, 2) Keep call light & personal items w/in reach, 3)
Assist Resident to toilet per toileting schedule, 4) Keep bed at lowest position, lock wheels on
bed/wheelchair when appropriate. Despite these interventions, Resident 13 suffered a fall on 2/26/19.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555227
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
03/01/2019
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Villa Marin
100 Thorndale Drive
San Rafael, CA 94903
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0689
First Fall:
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Resident 13's 72-hour short term care plan dated 2/15/19 indicated Resident 13 suffered a fall on 2/15/19.
It indicated, PROBLEM Fall DATE IDENTIFIED 2/15/19 .Monitor VS & neuro check x 72 (hours). The Fall
Risk assessment dated [DATE] indicated Resident 13 received a score of 12 which placed her at high risk
for falls. There was no documentation indicating that an interdisciplinary team meeting was held to discuss
the fall that occurred on 2/15/19.
Residents Affected - Some
The Nursing Plan of Care dated 12/28/18, titled, FALL RISK CARE PLAN was not revised after this fall. A
72-hour short term care plan was initiated for this fall. The short term care plan indicated, Non-skid socks to
wear when OOB (out of bed). This new intervention would not have been appropriate for Resident 13, who,
according to her MDS dated [DATE], was totally dependent on staff for locomotion on and off the unit.
Second Fall:
The facility's Post Fall assessment dated [DATE] at 6:00 p.m. indicated, Resident felt an urgency to have a
BM (bowel movement), was sitting in her w/c (wheelchair) eating dinner, got up and walked to the BR
(bathroom) not using her walker (or call light). According to Resident 13's short term care plan dated
2/26/19, she suffered a fall that same day (2/26/19). The Falls Risk assessment dated [DATE] indicated
Resident 13 received a score of 12 which placed her at high risk for falls. There was no documentation
indicating that an interdisciplinary team meeting was held to discuss the fall that occurred on 2/26/19.
The Nursing Plan of Care dated 12/28/18, titled, FALL RISK CARE PLAN was not revised after the fall on
2/26/19. A 72-hour short term care plan was initiated for this fall. The short term care plan did not indicate
how often Resident 13 was required to be monitored by level of care staff. The short term care plan
indicated, Call light within reach and reminded to use, which was already part of the initial Falls Risk Care
Plan, and was not effective in reducing the incidence of falls.
During an interview on 2/28/19 at 12:16 p.m., the DON confirmed that the long term care plans to reduce
new incidences of falls did not get revised after every fall. The DON stated that the short term care plans
were active for 72 hours. She also stated that Resident 6 was monitored by staff every 15 to 20 minutes but
there was no log to keep track of visual checks. In addition, while reviewing the Falls Plan of Care for
Resident 6 the DON stated that the interventions from the short care plan for falls should have been added
to the long term care plan.
During an interview on 2/28/19 at 11:54 a.m., Unlicensed Staff C stated that she checked on Resident 6
every 10 to 15 minutes.
During an interview on 2/28/19 at 11:48 a.m., Licensed Staff B stated that she checked on Resident 6 every
hour, and confirmed that Resident 6 was at risk for falls.
The facility's protocol titled, Falls-Clinical Protocol, last revised in March of 2018, indicated, If underlying
causes cannot be readily identified or corrected, staff will try various relevant interventions, based on
assessment of the nature or category of falling, until falling reduces or stops .The staff and physician will
monitor and document the individual's response to interventions intended to reduce falling or the
consequences of falling .If the individual continues to fall, the staff and physician will re-evaluate the
situation and reconsider possible reasons for the resident's
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555227
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
03/01/2019
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Villa Marin
100 Thorndale Drive
San Rafael, CA 94903
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
falling (instead of, or in addition to those that have already been identified) and also reconsider the current
interventions.
The facility's policy titled, Falls and Fall Risk, Managing, last revised in March of 2018 indicated, If falling
recurs despite initial interventions, staff will implement additional or different interventions, or indicate why
the current approach remains relevant .In conjunction with the attending physician, staff will identify and
implement relevant interventions.
The facility's policy titled, Care Planning-Interdisciplinary Team, last revised in September of 2013
indicated, Our facility's Care Planning/Interdisciplinary Team is responsible for the development of an
individualized comprehensive care plan for each resident.
The facility's policy titled, Care Plans, Comprehensive Person-Centered, last revised in December of 2016
indicated, Assessments of residents are ongoing and care plans are revised as information about the
residents and the residents' conditions change .The interdisciplinary Team must review and update the care
plan: a. When there has been a significant change in the resident's condition; b. When the desired outcome
is not met.
The facility violated its own policies by failing to update and revise the Nursing Plans of Care after every fall
for Resident 6 and Resident 13. The facility violated the regulations by failing to ensure that Resident 6 and
Resident 13, who were at risk for falls, were provided adequate supervision by direct care staff and had
effective revisions in the Nursing Plans of Care to prevent further falls.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555227
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
03/01/2019
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Villa Marin
100 Thorndale Drive
San Rafael, CA 94903
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
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 and record review, the facility failed to maintain accurate medical records for one of
six sampled residents. This had the potential for overmedication, inaccurate medication reconciliation of
controlled substances, inappropriate pain control for Resident 7 and diversion of controlled drugs.
Findings:
Resident 7, a [AGE] year-old female was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses including
hemiplegia (complete paralysis or loss of function of one-half of the body) and hemiparesis (weakness of
one-half side of the body) following cerebral infarction (a brain lesion in which a cluster of brain cells die
when they do not get enough blood) affecting left non-dominant side.
Resident 7's MDS (Minimum Data Set-part of the federally mandated process for clinical assessment of all
residents in Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes), dated 12/10/18 indicated she frequently
experienced pain during the last five days (12/6/18-12/10/18), and the intensity on a scale from zero to ten,
with zero being no pain and ten being as the worst pain imaginable, had been a seven within the same
five-day period of the MDS assessment.
According to Resident 7's Medication Administration Record for the month of February, 2019, Resident 7
had a physician's order indicating, OXYCODONE (an opioid medication for the treatment of moderate to
severe pain) IR (immediate-release medication that starts to works within a few minutes of administration)
(BBW) (Black Box Warning- the strictest warning put in the labeling of prescription drugs or drug products
by the Food and Drug Administration when there is reasonable evidence of an association of a serious
hazard with the drug) 5 mg(milligrams) ONE TAB PO(by mouth) Q4HRS(every four hours) PRN(as needed)
FOR MODERATE PAIN.
During record review on 3/1/19 at 10:30 a.m., it was noted that the controlled medication oxycodone 5 mg
tablet was signed out on 2/9/19 in the controlled drug record for Resident 7 but not documented in her
Medication Administration Record (MAR) as administered, on 2/9/19. This medication had been signed out
by Licensed Staff B, in the controlled drug record log book for Resident 7.
During an interview with the DSD on 3/1/19 at 10:32 a.m., the DSD confirmed that this medication had not
been documented as administered in Resident 7's MAR, but was logged out in the controlled drug record
on 2/9/19. The DSD stated that all the administered controlled medications were required to be
documented in the medication administration record of the resident receiving the medication. The DSD
indicated that Licensed Staff B probably forgot to document the administration of oxycodone 5 mg tablet in
Resident 7's MAR.
During an interview on 3/01/19 at 10:37 a.m., Licensed Staff B stated that she forgot to document
oxycodone 5 mg tablet on Resident 7's MAR on 2/9/19. She also confirmed forgetting to document the pain
level which prompted the administration of this medication, and the effectiveness of the medication in
alleviating pain. She stated that she was probably very busy. She stated that she would write a late entry
documenting the administration of oxycodone 5 mg tab on 2/9/19, on Resident 7's MAR and proceeded to
document the administration of this medication on 2/9/19. In another area of the MAR she wrote a note
indicating, LE (late entry) 3/1/19 0900 (9:00 a.m.) oxycodone 5 mg given for L (left) arm pain-effective.
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555227
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
03/01/2019
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Villa Marin
100 Thorndale Drive
San Rafael, CA 94903
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(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0755
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
During an interview on 3/01/19 at 11:55 a.m., Unlicensed Staff D, Resident 7's caregiver, stated that
Resident 7 had pain on her left arm, so she needed oxycodone when showering and participating in
physical therapy. Unlicensed Staff C stated that other, non-narcotic analgesics did not alleviate Resident 7's
pain. Unlicensed Staff C stated that only oxycodone was effective in controlling Resident 7's pain. Resident
7 was hard of hearing and was unable to answer any questions. Resident 7 was observed with a contracted
left hand bent at the level of the elbow.
The facility's policy titled, Administering Medications last revised in December of 2012, indicated, As
required or indicated for a medication, the individual administering the medication will record in the
resident's medical record: a. The date and time the medication was administered; b. The dosage; c. The
route of administration; d. The injection site (if applicable); e. Any complaints or symptoms for which the
drug was administered; f. Any results achieved and when those results were observed; and g. The signature
and title of the person administering the drug.
The facility's policy titled, Documentation of Medication Administration last revised in April of 2007
indicated, A Nurse or Certified Medication Aide (where applicable) shall document all medications
administered to each resident on the resident's medication administration record (MAR) . 2. Administration
of medication must be documented immediately after (never before) it is given.
This lack of documentation in the facility's MAR had the potential to cause overmedication of controlled
substances to Resident 7, diversion of drugs, inability to reconcile controlled substances from the controlled
drug record, and inappropriate pain control for Resident 7.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555227
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
03/01/2019
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Villa Marin
100 Thorndale Drive
San Rafael, CA 94903
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0812
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Many
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve
food in accordance with professional standards.
Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure: 1. One cook was able to
correctly describe the cool down process for food and 2. The kitchen maintained an air gap for kitchen
appliances. This failure could potentially lead to food borne illness in a vulnerable population.
Findings:
1. During an interview and concurrent record review on 3/1/19 at 10 a.m., [NAME] A stated the total time for
cooling down cooked food was seven hours from start to finish. When asked if she used a cool down log,
[NAME] A stated yes and got a binder that contained the log. Review of the log revealed a description of the
cool down process at the top and then columns to record data, including temperatures, throughout the
process. One of the columns indicated at the top Final [temperature] after 6 hours. When asked again how
long the cool down process takes from start to finish, [NAME] A stated seven hours. When asked what she
would do if a food was above 40 degrees after cooling for six hours, [NAME] A stated, I would add more
time.
Review of facility document titled HACCP Cooling and Reheating Chart, dated 9/2014, revealed, Cool food
quickly from 140º F (degrees Fahrenheit) (60º C (Celsius)) to 70º F (21º C) . within
2 hours and then to 40º F (4º C) or below within an additional 4 hours (total cooling time 6
hours). Products that do not reach 40º F (4º C) within 6 hours must be discarded.
2. During an observation and concurrent interview on 2/28/19 at 10:46 a.m., a floor sink under the
dishwasher had several pipes leading down into it: A black plastic pipe approximately three inches in
diameter was approximately two inches below floor level. A copper pipe approximately one inch in diameter
was approximately four inches below floor level. Two clear plastic pipes approximately 3/4 inch in diameter
were approximately six inches below floor level. When queried, Registered Dietician confirmed the pipes
were below floor level and stated maintenance needed to come cut off the pipes.
During an observation and concurrent interview on 2/28/19 at 11 a.m., Assistant Maintenance Director
stated the black plastic pipe was the drainage pipe from the dishwasher, the copper pipe released steam
from the heat blaster that heated the water for the dishwasher, and the two clear plastic pipes came from
the water softener and the backup sanitizer that sanitized the dishes if the heat blaster failed. Assistant
Maintenance Director stated the pipes had been this way (below floor level) for 30 years. Registered
Dietician stated the pipes needed to be cut, and Assistant Maintenance Director stated he would call and
have a plumber come as soon as possible.
In response to a request for an air gap policy, the facility produced an untitled document on facility
letterhead that indicated, A. AIR GAP SEPARATION (AG) The term 'air gap separation' shall mean a
physical separation between the free flowing discharge end of a potable water supply pipeline and an open
or non pressure receiving vessel. An approved Air Gap shall be at least double the diameter of the supply
pipe measured vertically above the overflow rim of the vessel - in no case less than 1 inch . All piping from
the service connection to the receiving tank shall be above grade level and be entirely visible .
Review of Federal Food Code 2017, section 5-202.13 titled Backflow Prevention, Air Gap revealed An
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555227
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
03/01/2019
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Villa Marin
100 Thorndale Drive
San Rafael, CA 94903
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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F 0812
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
air gap between the water supply inlet and the 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 (1 inch).
Residents Affected - Many
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