F 0684
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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 necessary care
and services for two of seven sampled residents (Residents 2 and 5).
Residents Affected - Few
* Resident 2 did not receive Marinol (medication to stimulate appetite) as ordered from 2/2 - 2/7/24, and the
physician was not notified. Additionally, there was no follow up with the pharmacy about the medication not
being delivered timely.
* Resident 5 complained of numbness and feeling like having a stroke; however, the physician was not
notified until six hours and 11 minutes later.
These failures had the potential to negatively affect the residents'health conditions and well-being.
Findings:
1. Review of the facility's P&P titled Medication Administration (undated) showed the medications are to be
administered within one hour before or one hour after the prescribed time.
Medical record review for Resident 2 was initiated on 5/31/24. Resident 2 was admitted to the facility on
[DATE], and readmitted on [DATE].
Review of Resident 2's Order Recap Report showed the following orders:
- dated 2/2 - 2/7/24, showed Marinol 2.5 mg one capsule by mouth two times a day for appetite stimulant.
- dated 2/7 - 5/8/24, showed Marinol 5 mg one capsule by mouth two times a day for appetite stimulant.
Review of Resident 2's February 2024 MAR showed Resident 2 was not administered Marinol 2.5 mg one
capsule by mouth two times a day from 2/2 - 2/7/24, as ordered with the reason documented as 7 (other,
see progress notes).
Review of Resident 2's Progress Notes eMAR Medication Administration Note for Marinol 2.5 mg one
capsule by mouth two times a day showed the following dates and times with comments:
- 2/2/24 at 1853 hours, pending delivery and MD paged for possible dosage change
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Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other
safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the
date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date
these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation.
LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER
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Event ID:
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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
555249
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/13/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sea Cliff Healthcare Center
18811 Florida St
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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 0684
- 2/3/24 at 0919 hours,not available at this time.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
- 2/3/24 at 1917 hours,not available at this time.
- 2/4/24 at 1000 hours, no additional notes shown.
Residents Affected - Few
- 2/4/24 at 1739 hours, no additional notes shown.
- 2/5/24 at 0952 hours, no additional notes shown.
- 2/5/24 at 1728 hours, no additional notes shown.
- 2/6/24 at 1817 hours, the pharmacy follows up in progress.
- 2/7/24 at 1043 hours, new order (clarified).
On 6/13/21 at 1415 hours, an interview was conducted with the ADON. The ADON stated thepharmacy
delivered themedications within the day that they were ordered. In addition, a follow-up with the pharmacy
wouldbe done if the medications were not delivered. The ADON stated there was a nationwide shortage of
Marinol, and the ADON verified there was no follow up with the pharmacy regarding the delay of
thismedication delivery until 2/8/24, six days after the order was obtained. The ADON verified there was no
documented evidence the physician was notified Resident 2 was not administered Marinol on these days.
On 6/13/24 at 1613 hours, the DON was informed and acknowledged the above findings.
2. Review of the facility's P&P titled Change of Condition Reporting dated 5/2019 showed it is the policy of
this facility that all changes in a resident's condition will be communicated to the physician. The purpose is
to clearly define the guidelines for the timely notification of a change in the resident condition.
According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke titled Stroke Overview-What is
Stroke dated 4/20/24, showed signs of stroke can range from mild weakness to paralysis, or numbness on
one side of the face or body. A stroke is a serious medical emergency and requires immediate medical
attention, just like a heart attack. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. It is the most
common cause of adult disability. With stroke, the sooner treatment begins, the better. Knowing the signs of
stroke and calling 911 immediately can help save the person from death or disability. Timely treatment can
save brain cells and greatly reduce or even reverse the damage. Healthcare professionals also use a
variety of brain imaging techniques to assess stroke risk, diagnose stroke, determine stroke type (and the
extent and exact location of damage), and evaluate individuals for clinical studies and beast treatment,
including CT (computed tomography, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), and catheter-based angiography.
According to the CDC's guidelines titled Risk Factors for Stroke dated 5/14/24, conditions that can increase
risks are high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, and obesity.
According to the CDC's guidelines titled Signs and Symptoms of Stroke dated 5/15/24, sudden numbness
or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body, and to call 911 right away.
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
555249
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Printed: 05/15/2026
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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
555249
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/13/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sea Cliff Healthcare Center
18811 Florida St
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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 0684
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Medical record review for Resident 5 was initiated on 5/31/21. Resident 5 was admitted to the facility on
[DATE], and readmitted on [DATE]. Resident 5 [NAME] medical history of hypertension, congestive heart
failure, hyperlipidemia, and obesity.
Review or Resident 5's Weights and Vital Summary dated 5/14/24, showed two documented sets of vital
signs for Resident 5 dated 5/14/24 at 0921 and 1535 hours.
Review of Resident 5's Progress Notes dated 5/14/24 at 0932 hours, showed Resident 5 complained of
feeling numb and stated, I feel like I'm having a stroke.
Review of Resident 5's Progress Notes dated 5/14/24, showed no documented evidence the resident's
physician was contacted when Resident 5 complained of numbing and feeling like he was having a stroke
until 5/14/23 at 1543 hours (six hours and 11 minutes later), when Resident 5 was being sent out to an
acute care hospital.
Review of Resident 5's Progress Notes dated 5/14/24 at 1550 hours, showed Resident 5 was transferred to
the acute care hospital via 911 due to the uneven smile and left-side numbness.
Review of Resident 5's Discharge Summary Final Report from the acute care hospital dated 5/17/24,
showed Resident 5 was brought in by the ambulance and had a tingling sensation on the left side of the
body. Resident 5 stated the feeling started fromhis foot, then went tohis lungs and brain. Resident 5 thought
his speech wasa little altered. In addition, the differential diagnoses (possible causes) listed stroke.
On 5/31/24 at 1125 hours, an interview was conducted with Resident 5. Resident 5 stated he had an
incident when he was not treated right and stated he could barely talk; had weakness, progressive
numbness, and tingling; and thought he was having a stroke. Resident 5 stated when he told the overnight
CNA, she did not alert anyone until theshift change, and it took a while to get to the acute care hospital on
the following day.
On 6/7/24 at 1147 hours, an interview was conducted with the ADON. When asked if a resident stated, I
feel like I'm having a stroke if an RN should have assessed the resident, the ADON stated, yes, they should
have.
On 6/7/24 at 1417 hours, an interview was conducted with LVN 4. LVN 4 stated the physician and nursing
supervisor should have been notified when Resident 5 stated, I feel like I'm having a stroke .
On 6/7/24 at 1453 hours, a follow-up interview was conducted with LVN 4. LVN 4 stated a message was
sent to the physician on 5/14/24 at 1225 hours, stating Resident 5 complainedof numbing on the left side
and worried about a stroke.
On 6/7/24 at 1532 hours, an interview was conducted with the DON. When asked if LVN 4 should have
notified the RN or physician to assess the resident, the DON stated, yes.
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