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Inspection visit

Health inspection

RANCHO MIRAGE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTERCMS #5552471 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0760 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the correct insulin (medication use to lower blood sugar levels) dose was administered as prescribed by the physician, for one of three residents (Resident 3). Residents Affected - Few This failure has the potential risk of dangerously low blood sugar level for Resident 3, leading to harm and or death. Findings: On [DATE] at 9:30 a.m., an unannounced visit to the facility was conducted to investigate quality care issues. A review of Resident 3's admission RECORD, indicated, Resident 3 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses which included diabetes mellitus (abnormal blood sugar levels). A review of Resident 3's Minimum data Set (an assessment tool), dated [DATE], indicated a Brief Interview for Mental Status (brief cognitive screening measure that focused on orientation and short-term word recall) score of 14 (intact cognition). A review of Resident 3's Order Summary Report, dated [DATE], indicated, .Lantus (a type of Insulin) Subcutaneous (beneath or under, all the layers of the skin) Solution .Inject 10 unit (sic) (unit of measurement) subcutaneously at bedtime . A review of Resident 3's Medication Administration Note, dated February 26, 2024, at 8:00 p.m., indicated, .Realized I had administered the wrong dose of 100u (units) of Lantus into her left arm . A review of Resident 3's eINTERACT Change in Condition Evaluation, dated February 26, 2024, at 8:41 p.m., indicated, .Wrong dosage of insulin Lantus was given. 100 units .pt (patient) sent to Hospital .Recommendation of Primary Clinician .he ordered to transfer pt to the hospital . A review of Resident 3's Post-Event Review, dated February 27, 2024, at 1:47 p.m., indicated, . IDT (Interdisciplinary Team - team members from different discipline working collaboratively) Review .the IDT met to review the reported incidents of the incorrect dose of insulin that was administered to resident .License nurse .inadvertently administered the incorrect dose of Lantus . On [DATE], at 11:53 a.m., during a concurrent interview and review of Resident 3's Progress Notes, with Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) 2, she stated, Resident 3 was transferred to the hospital on (continued on next page) Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE TITLE (X6) DATE FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Facility ID: If continuation sheet Page 1 of 2 Event ID: 555247 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 555247 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 03/28/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Rancho Mirage Health and Rehabilitation Center 39950 Vista Del Sol Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 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 0760 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few February 26, 2024 for blood sugar monitoring. LVN 2 further stated, on February 26, 2024, at 8 p.m. LVN 3 administered the wrong dose of Lantus, 100 units compared to physician order of Lantus 10 units. LVN 2 stated, Lantus 100 units is questionable, uncommon, and a very high dose. LVN 2 further stated, LVN 3 should have cross checked the dose with the physician order and or another nurse to make sure the dosage was correct before administering to Resident 3. LVN 2 stated, if the wrong dose of insulin was administered, Resident 3's blood sugar levels could drop and Resident 3 could be unresponsive and die. On [DATE], at 1:18 p.m., during an interview with the Director of Nursing (DON), she stated, Resident 3 was transferred to the hospital on February 26, 2024, on the evening shift due to LVN 3 administered the incorrect dose of insulin. The DON further stated, LVN 3 administered Lantus 100 units instead of 10 units as ordered by the physician. The DON stated, for any unusually high doses of insulin, the licensed nurse should have questioned the dose. The DON stated, Lantus 100 units was an unusually very high dose and LVN 3 should have cross-checked with another nurse. The DON stated, the licensed nurse should have double or triple check the physician order and the MAR for correct dose before administering the insulin to Resident 3. The DON further stated, due to incorrect insulin dosage, Resident 3 could have become hypoglycemic (low blood sugar level) and died. A review of the facility policy and procedure titled, Administering Medications indicated, .Medications shall be administered in a safe and timely manner and as prescribed .Medication must be administered in accordance with the orders .The individual administering the medication must check .to verify the right resident .right medication .right dosage .before giving the medication . A review of the facility policy and procedure titled, Subcutaneous Injections indicated, .The purpose of this procedure is to provide guideline for the administration of subcutaneous injection .Verify .Physician medication order .Verify dose . FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 555247 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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Citations

1 citation recorded*CMS

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0760GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F760 - Residents are free of any significant medication errors

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the March 28, 2024 survey of RANCHO MIRAGE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of RANCHO MIRAGE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER on March 28, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at RANCHO MIRAGE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER on March 28, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors."

What type of survey was this?

This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.

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