F 0623
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman,
before transfer or discharge, including appeal 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 notify the resident and/or their
representative of the transfer and reasons for the transfer in writing and send a copy of the notice to the
LTC Ombudsman when the resident was transferred to the acute care hospital for one of three final
sampled residents (Resident 25) reviewed for hospitalization. This failure had the potential for the resident
and their representative of not knowing about the appeal process and posed the risk of the LTC
Ombudsman not being aware of the circumstances of the resident's transfer/discharge should the resident
and their representative believe the transfer or discharge was inappropriate or involuntary.
Findings:
Medical record review for the Resident 25 was initiated on 2/11/25. Resident 25 was admitted to the facility
on [DATE], and readmitted on [DATE].
Review of Resident 25's H&P examination dated 1/4/25, showed Resident 25 had the capacity to
understand and make decisions.
Review of Resident 25's Physician Order Summary showed following orders:
- dated 12/24/24, to send Resident 25 to the acute care hospital due to the altered laboratory result.
- dated 1/10/25, to send Resident 25 to the acute care hospital for decreased oxygen saturation level.
Review of the Resident 25's Progress Note dated 12/24/24 at 1808 hours, showed Resident 25 was
transferred to the acute care hospital due to the abnormal laboratory result.
Review of Resident 25's eInteract Transfer Form V4.1 dated 1/10/25, showed Resident 25 was transferred
to the acute care hospital.
Review of Resident 25's Notice of Proposed Transfer/discharge date d 12/24/24, showed the name of
Resident 25's representative in the section for the resident/resident representative's signature. The Notice
of Transfer/Discharge showed, If you believe that the proposed transfer/discharge is inappropriate in your
case, and is involuntary, you have the right to appeal. The appeal can be filed in writing to, or by calling the
following: DHCS Office of Administrative Hearing and Appeals, State
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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
REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
TITLE
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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Sea Cliff Healthcare Center
18811 Florida St
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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F 0623
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Office, State Agency for Persons with Mental Disorder. The Notice of
Proposed Transfer/Discharge further showed the facility would not discharge/transfer the resident while the
appeal was pending if the resident exercised the right of appeal unless the failure to discharge/transfer
would endanger the resident's health or safety or that of other residents/other individual in the facility.
Further review of Resident 25's medical record failed to show if the notice of proposed transfer and
discharge was provided in writing to Resident 25 or their representative and the copy of the The Notice of
Transfer/Discharge was sent to the LTC Ombudsman, when Resident 25 was transferred to the acute care
hospital on [DATE], and 1/10/25.
On 2/13/25 at 1043 hours, an interview was conducted with Resident 25. Resident 25 stated she was
transferred to the acute care hospital on or around 12/24/24, and 1/10/25. Resident 25 was asked if the
facility provided her the notice of transfer and discharge in writing when she was transferred to the acute
care hospital on or around 12/24/24, and 1/10/25, Resident 25 stated she was notified verbally but did not
remember if the notice of transfer was provided in writing.
On 2/14/25 at 0842 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review for Resident 25 was
conducted with RN 4. RN 4 verified the above findings. RN 4 verified Resident 25 was transferred to the
acute care hospital on [DATE], and the Notice of Proposed Transfer/discharge on [DATE], showed the name
of Resident 25's representative. RN 4 stated she was not able find documented evidence to show the
Notice of Proposed Transfer/Discharge was provided to Resident 25 or their representative and the copy
was sent to the LTC Ombudsman when Resident 25 was transferred to the acute care hospital on [DATE]
and 1/10/25.
On 2/14/25 at 0927 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review for Resident 25 was
conducted with the SSD. The SSD stated she sent the list of the residents who were transferred to the
acute care hospital to the LTC Ombudsman weekly; however, she did not send the copy of the Notice of
Proposed Transfer/Discharge for each of the residents. The SSD verified she did not send the copy of the
Notice of Proposed Transfer /Discharge to the LTC Ombudsman when Resident 25 was transferred to the
acute care hospital on [DATE] and 1/10/25.
On 2/14/25 at 0930 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review for Resident 25 was
conducted with the DON. The DON verified and acknowledged the above findings.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sea Cliff Healthcare Center
18811 Florida St
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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F 0625
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the
resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
**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 resident and/or
their representative were provided with the written information regarding the facility's bed-hold policy when
the resident was transferred to the acute care hospital for one of three final sampled residents (Resident
25) reviewed for hospitalization. This failure had the potential for Resident 25 and/or their representative to
be unaware of their rights to request a bed hold and return to the first available bed should the resident's
hospital stay exceed the seven-day bed-hold period.
Findings:
Review of the facility's P&P titled Bed-Holds and Returns revised 12/2023 showed it is the policy of the
facility to inform the resident or resident's representative in writing of their right to exercise the bed hold
provision of seven days upon admission and provide a second notice before transfer to a general acute
care hospital or before the resident goes on a therapeutic leave. In the event of an emergency transfer, the
second notice will be provided within 24 hours.
Medical record review for the Resident 25 was initiated on 2/11/25. Resident 25 was admitted to the facility
on [DATE], and readmitted on [DATE].
Review of Resident 25's H&P examination dated 1/4/25, showed Resident 25 had the capacity to
understand and make decisions.
Review of Resident 25's Physician Order Summary showed the following physician's orders:
- dated 12/24/24, to send Resident 25 to the acute care hospital due to altered laboratory results.
- dated 1/10/25, to send Resident 25 to the acute care hospital for decreased oxygen saturation level.
Review of the Resident 25's Progress Notes dated 12/24/24 at 1808 hours, showed Resident 25 was
transferred to the acute care hospital due to abnormal laboratory results.
Review of the Resident 25' s eInteract Transfer Form V4.1 dated 1/10/25, showed Resident 25 was
transferred to the acute care hospital.
Review of the Resident 25's Bed Hold Informed Consent dated 12/24/24, showed the document was sent
with the resident at the time of the transfer. The Bed Hold Informed Consent showed, You have the option of
requesting a seven days bed hold to keep a bed vacant and available for return to this facility. Non-medical
beneficiaries are responsible for reasonable cost not to exceed the beneficiaries monthly room rate.
Insurance may or may not cover such charges. Medi-Cal will cover the cost of the bed hold if the resident's
share of cost has been satisfied for the month, unless we receive written notice from the attending
physician that the stay in the acute hospital is expected to exceed seven days. If you desire this option,
facility must be notified within 24 hours of transfer. However, further review of the Bed Hold Informed
Consent did not show Resident 25's signature acknowledging the receipt of the bed hold information.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sea Cliff Healthcare Center
18811 Florida St
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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F 0625
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Further review of Resident 25's medical record did not show if the written information regarding the facility's
bed hold policy was provided when Resident 25 was transferred to the acute care hospital on [DATE] and
1/10/25.
On 2/13/25 at 1043 hours, an interview was conducted with Resident 25. Resident 25 stated she was
transferred to the acute care hospital on or around 12/24/24, and 1/10/25. Resident 25 was asked if the
facility provided her the facility's bed hold policy in writing when she was transferred to the acute care
hospital on or around 12/24/24, and 1/10/25. Resident 25 stated she did not receive information regarding
the facility's bed hold policy in writting.
On 2/13/25 at 1606 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review for Resident 25 was
conducted with RN 1. RN 1 verified Resident 25 was transferred to the acute care hospital on [DATE], and
the Bed Hold Informed Consent on 12/24/24, showed the document was sent with the resident at the time
of the transfer, however, the Bed Hold Informed Consent did not show Resident 25's signature. RN 1 was
not able to show documented evidence Resident 25 or their representative was provided with written
information regarding the facility's bed hold policy when Resident 25 was transferred to the acute care
hospital on [DATE]. RN 1 stated she did not provide the copy or mailed the facility's bed hold policy to the
resident representative. RN 1 stated the Bed Hold Informed Consent was sent with the resident at the time
of the transfer to the acute care hospital.
On 2/14/25 at 0842 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review for Resident 25 was
conducted with RN 4. RN 4 verified the above findings. RN 4 verified Resident 25 was transferred to the
acute care hospital on [DATE] and 1/10/25. RN 4 stated she was not able to find the documented evidence
to show Resident 25 or their representative was provided with the facility's bed hold policy in writing when
Resident 25 was transferred to the acute care hospital on [DATE] and 1/10/25.
On 2/14/25 at 0930 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review for Resident 25 was
conducted with the DON. The DON verified and acknowledged the above findings.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sea Cliff Healthcare Center
18811 Florida St
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0641
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Level of Harm - Potential for
minimal harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. Medical
record review for Resident 87 was initiated on 2/11/25. Resident 87 was readmitted to the facility on [DATE].
Residents Affected - Some
Review of Resident 87's Weight and Vitals Summary showed the following weights:
- on 7/3/24, a weight of 114 lbs.
- on 1/1/25, a weight of 130.8 lbs (an increase of 14%).
However, review of Resident 87's Quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE], showed, no or unknown for the
section showing if the resident had a weight gain of 5% or more in the last month, or 10% or more in the
last six months. The dietary section was signed as completed by the DSS.
On 2/12/25 at 1430 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review was conducted with the MDS
Coordinator. The MDS Coordinator reviewed Resident 87's weights and MDS data and verified the MDS
assessment on 1/15/25, was incorrectly coded. The MDS Coordinator stated the dietary section was
completed by the DSS.
Based on interview and medical record review, the facility failed to ensure the MDS was coded accurately
for two of three final sampled residents (Residents 25 and 87) reviewed for nutrition.
* The facility failed to ensure the MDS was coded accurately when Resident 25 had a weight loss of more
than 5% in a month.
* Resident 87's MDS was inaccurately coded to reflect the resident's weight gain.
These failures had the potential for the residents to not receive individualized plans of care to address their
individual care needs and inaccurate data for quality measures.
Findings:
1. Medical record review for the Resident 25 was initiated on 2/11/25. Resident 25 was admitted to the
facility on [DATE], and readmitted on [DATE].
Review of Resident 25's admission MDS dated [DATE], showed Resident 25's weight as 153 lbs.
Review of Resident 25's Weights and Vitals Summary dated 2/13/25, showed the following weights:
- on 11/23/24, a weight of 156.6 lbs;
- on 11/25/24, a weight of 153 lbs;
- on 12/1/24, a weight of 147.4 lbs;
- on 12/9/24, a weight of 147.4 lbs;
- on 12/16/24, a weight of 143 lbs; and
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555249
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/14/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sea Cliff Healthcare Center
18811 Florida St
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0641
Level of Harm - Potential for
minimal harm
Residents Affected - Some
- on 12/23/24, a weight of 139.6 lbs; (8.76 % weight loss in comparison to the weight of 153 lbs on 11/25/24
)
Review of Resident 25's Discharge Assessment- Return Anticipated MDS dated [DATE], showed Resident
25's weight as 140 lbs. However, the section for Weight Loss, Loss of 5% or more in the last month or loss
of 10% or more in last six months showed, No or unknown.
On 2/13/25 at 1140 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review for Resident 25 was
conducted with the MDS Coordinator. The MDS Coordinator verified the above findings. The MDS
Coordinator stated Resident 25 had more than 5% weight loss in a month, so the MDS on 12/24/24, should
have been coded yes for the section for Loss of 5% or more in the last month or loss of 10% or more in last
six months. The MDS Coordinator stated the dietary department was responsible to complete the MDS
assessment of the residents' nutrition in the facility.
On 2/14/25 at 0930 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review for Resident 25 was
conducted with the DON. The DON verified and acknowledged above findings.
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COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sea Cliff Healthcare Center
18811 Florida St
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0684
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Level of Harm - Potential for
minimal 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 to attain or maintain the highest practicable well-being for one of four final sampled residents
(Resident 47) reviewed for accidents.
Residents Affected - Some
* Resident 47's post fall neurological evaluation was missing the hourly neurological assessments after the
resident had an unwitnessed fall on 1/18/25. This failure had the potential for a delay in providing care to
the resident.
Findings:
Review of the facility's P&P titled Neurological Evaluation revised 3/28/23, showed a neurological
assessment will be done every 15 minutes for one hour, then every 30 minutes for four hours, then every
hour for two hours, and then every shift for 72 hours.
Medical record review for Resident 47 was initiated on 2/11/25. Resident 47 was readmitted to the facility
on [DATE].
Review of Resident 47's Nursing Note dated 1/18/25 at 2010 hours, showed at 2005 hours, Resident 47
had an unwitnessed fall and was found on the floor mat next to the wheelchair.
Review of Resident 47's Neurological Assessment Flowsheet initiated on 1/1/8/25 at 2010 hours, showed
the neurological assessments should be completed every 15 minutes for one hour, then every 30 minutes
for four hours, then every hour for two hours, and then every shift for 72 hours. Review of the flowsheet
showed the first hourly assessment was completed on 1/19/25 at 0155 hours; however, there was no
second hoursly assessment done at 0255 hours. The next assessment was performed two hours later at
0355 hours.
On 2/13/25 at 1605 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review was conducted with the
DON. The DON stated for the unwitnessed falls, the post fall neurological assessments should be
conducted per the frequency listed on the flowsheet. The DON reviewed Resident 47's Neurological
Assessment Flowsheet and verified the scheduled neurological assessment for 1/19/25 at 0255 hours, was
not completed. The DON stated it should have been done.
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555249
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A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/14/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sea Cliff Healthcare Center
18811 Florida St
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
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** 3. Review of
the facility's P&P Enteral Feeding Administration revised 5/2020 showed to check the enteral feeding tube
placement before initiating the feeding.
Medical record review for Resident 87 was initiated on 2/11/25. Resident 87 was readmitted to the facility
on [DATE].
Review of Resident 87's Order Summary Report showed the following physician's orders:
- dated 8/23/24, to administer Glucerna 1.5 (enteral feeding) at 50 ml/hr for 20 hours, staring at 1300 hours.
- dated 8/12/24, to check the tube placement and residuals before starting the tube feeding.
- dated 11/13/24, to administer enteral water flush at 40 ml/hr for 20 hours, starting at 1300 hours.
On 2/12/25 at 1301 hours, an observation and concurrent interview was conducted with LVN 4 at Resident
87's bedside. LVN 4 was observed starting Resident 87's enteral feeding and water flush. LVN 4 was then
observed connecting the enteral feeding tubing and water flush tubing to the resident's GT and starting the
enteral feeding and water flush. LVN 4 did not verify the GT placement and/or checked the gastric residuals.
As LVN 4 started walking away, LVN 4 was asked if he verified the GT placement and checked the gastric
residuals before starting the enteral feeding and water flush. LVN 4 verified he did not and stated he should
have.
On 2/12/25 at 1340 hours, an interview was conducted with the DON. The DON stated prior to starting an
enteral feeding, the nurse should verify the GT placement by injecting 5-10 ml of air bolus into the tubing
while using a stethoscope to auscultate and verify the placement. The DON stated a residual check was
done to ensure there was not a delay in gastric emptying; and if the residuals was more than 100 ml, the
enteral feeding should be held for an hour.
Based on observation, interview, medical record review, and facility P&P review, the facility failed to provide
the necessary care and services related to the GT per the facility's P&P for three of three final sampled
residents (Residents 87, 111, and 152) reviewed for enteral feeding.
* Two of two licensed nurses administered the medications to Residents 111 and 152 by pushing the
medications through the GT instead of gravity.
* One of two licensed nurses (LVN 4) did not check the tube placement and residual volume before the GT
medication administration for Resident 111.
* Resident 87's GT placement and residual checks were not performed prior to starting the resident's
enteral feeding.
These failures had the potential for the residents to develop complications related to the GT care and
management, including tube dislodgement, infection of the GT site, delayed nutritional feeding,
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(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555249
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A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/14/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sea Cliff Healthcare Center
18811 Florida St
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0693
and trauma.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Findings:
Residents Affected - Few
1. Review of the facility's P&P titled Enteral Tube Medication Administration Procedures dated 1/28/25,
showed the licensed nurse allows medication to flow down tube via gravity and give gentle boosts with the
plunger (approximately 1 inch down) if the medication will not flow by gravity.
a. Medical record review for Resident 152 was initiated on 2/11/25. Resident 152 was admitted to the facility
on [DATE], with a diagnosis of dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), following a cerebral infarction (stroke due to
blockage of blood flow to the brain).
Review of Resident 152's Order Summary Report showed the following physician's order:
- dated 11/13/24, for the enteral feed order, to crush all crushable medications given via feeding tubes; and
may slow push to facilitate consumption.
On 2/11/25 at 0815 hours, a medication pass observation was conducted with LVN 8. LVN 8 was observed
administering six medications, including five medications via GT for Resident 152. Before administering the
medications, LVN 8 placed the tip of a 60 ml syringe into a cup of water and withdrew about 15 ml of water
by pulling back the plunger of the syringe with her left hand, while holding the GT with her right hand. Then,
LVN 8 was observed attaching the syringe to the GT and administering the water by pushing the plunger
into the syringe rapidly (over 3-5 seconds) to deliver the water into the GT. LVN 8 was observed using the
same method of pushing the plunger into the syringe rapidly when administering each medication.
On 2/11/25 at 1228 hours, an interview was conducted with LVN 8. LVN 8 stated depending on the
medications, some medications could be pushed, and some medications were administered by gravity. LVN
8 also stated she pushed the medications by following the physician's order for the GT medication
administrations and showed the physician's order written on 11/13/24, with a direction to crush all
crushable medication given via feeding tube. May slow push to facilitate consumption.
b. Medical record review for Resident 111 was initiated on 2/12/25. Resident 111 was admitted to the facility
on [DATE], with a diagnosis of dysphagia.
Review of Resident 111's Order Summary Report showed the following physician's order:
- dated 9/6/24, for the enteral feed order, to crush all crushable medications given via feeding tubes; and
may slow push to facilitate consumption.
On 2/12/25 at 0814 hours, a medication pass observation was conducted with LVN 4. LVN 4 was observed
administering nine medications, including eight medications via the GT for Resident 111. LVN 4 withdrew
the prepared medications from the first cup by pulling back the plunger of 60 ml syringe. LVN 4 started
administering the first medication by pushing the plunger into the syringe rapidly (over 3-5 seconds) to
deliver the medication into the GT. Before administering the second medication, LVN 4 stated he made a
mistake and was supposed to use the gravity method to administer medications into the GT. LVN 4 was
then observed using the gravity method to administer the remaining seven medications into the GT.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sea Cliff Healthcare Center
18811 Florida St
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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F 0693
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
On 2/12/25 at 1110 hours, an interview was conducted with LVN 4. LVN 4 verified he did not use the gravity
method when he administered the first medication into the GT.
On 2/13/25 at 0856 hours, an interview was conducted with the DON. The DON acknowledged when giving
the medications through the GT, the licensed nurse was supposed to administer the medications by pouring
the liquid into the syringe and let it go down by the gravity. The DON stated it was okay to push the
medications with the syringe and plunger but very slowly and gently for about one inch only, when there
was resistance to the flow.
2. Review of the facility's P&P titled Enteral Tube Medication Administration Procedures dated 1/28/25,
showed it is the policy of the facility to check tube placement by unclamping tube and inserting a small
amount of air into the tube with the syringe and listen to stomach with stethoscope for gurgling sound, and
aspirate stomach contents with syringe.
Review of Resident 111's Order Summary Report showed the following physician's order:
- dated 9/6/24, for the enteral feed order, to check the tube placement and residuals before giving
medications or starting the feeding.
On 2/12/25 at 0814 hours, a medication pass observation was conducted with LVN 4. LVN 4 was observed
administering nine medications, including eight medications via the GT for Resident 111, one by one,
through the syringe without first checking for the tube placement and assessing the gastric residual volume
(the amount of fluid already in the stomach) to determine if it was safe to administer the medications.
On 2/12/25 at 1110 hours, an interview was conducted with LVN 4. LVN 4 verified he did not check the GT
placement and residual volume, which were required before starting the medication administration.
On 2/13/25 at 0856 hours, an interview was conducted with the DON. The DON acknowledged when giving
the medications through the GT, the licensed nurse should listen to the resident's stomach with a
stethoscope for a gurgling sound to verify the GT placement and check for the residual volume prior to
administering the medications.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sea Cliff Healthcare Center
18811 Florida St
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0695
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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 the facility P&P review, the facility failed to ensure the
oxygen was administered as ordered by the physician for one of two final sampled residents (Resident 152)
reviewed for oxygen use. This failure had the potential to affect the respiratory health and well-being of
Resident 152.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings:
Review of the facility's P&P titled Oxygen Administration revised 2/2023 showed it is the policy of this facility
that oxygen therapy was administered by the licensed nurse as ordered by the physician, or as a nursing
measure and an emergency measure until the order can be obtained.
Medical record review for Resident 152 was initiated on 2/11/25. Resident 152 was admitted to the facility
on [DATE].
Review of Resident 152's Order Summary Report showed a physician's order dated 11/13/24, to administer
the oxygen at two liters per minutes via nasal cannula continuously to keep the oxygen saturation level
more than 90%.
Review of Resident 152's MDS dated [DATE], showed Resident 152 was dependent on the staff for his
activities of daily life, including repositioning in bed from lying on the back to sitting on the side of the bed,
rolling to the left and right sides, and returning to lying on the back.
On 2/11/25 at 1048 hours, Resident 152 was observed lying in the bed. The oxygen was observed being on
at two liters per minutes and connected to the nasal cannula tubing. However, the nasal cannula tubing was
observed hanging on the feeding tube stand, not on Resident 152.
On 2/11/25 at 1050 hours, an observation and concurrent interview was conducted with RN 1. RN 1 verified
the above observation and stated Resident 152 required a continuous oxygen administration. RN 1 further
stated the nasal cannula should be on Resident 152's nose and not hanging on the feeding tube stand. RN
1 was then observed placing the nasal cannula on Resident 152's nose.
On 2/14/25 at 0930 hours, an interview and medical record review for Resident 152 was conducted with the
DON. The DON verified and acknowledged the above findings.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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18811 Florida St
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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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.
Based on observation, interview, facility document review, and facility P&P review, the facility failed to
ensure the provision of pharmacy services met the needs of the residents in accordance with the facility's
P&P when:
* The licensed nurse left Resident 152's medications unattended on the resident's bedside table during the
medication administration. This failure had the potential for misuse of the medications by the residents,
facility staff and/or visitors.
* An opened container of the CII E-kit was not replaced timely within 72 hours after being opened. This
failure had the potential for the emergency medications to be unavailable when needed.
* One tablet of Percocet (narcotic pain medication) was removed from CII E-kit and wasted due to the
resident's refusal was not disposed of as per the facility's policy; instead the Percocet medication was kept
inside the CII E-kit while waiting for the pharmacy to replace the opened E-kit. This failure had the potential
to result in controlled medication abuse, diversion or unauthorized removal from the facility.
* A staff discarded the non-scheduled medication wastes into a regular trash bin during the preparation for
the medication administration. This failure had the potential for the misuse of the medications and
environmental harm.
Findings:
1. Review of the facility's P&P titled Administration Process dated 1/28/25, showed the prepared drugs are
not left with the resident (unless the resident has asked for, and has had approved the right of
self-administration).
On 2/11/25 at 0815 hours, a medication administration observation was conducted with LVN 8. LVN 8 was
observed administering five medications via GT and an insulin medication via injection for Resident 152.
During the medication administration, LVN 8 left the medications on Resident 152's bedside table and
walked out of the resident's room to obtain supplies from the medication cart located in the hallway outside
the resident's room. The following was observed:
- After LVN 8 disconnected the feeding tube from the GT, LVN 8 left the medications at the bedside when
she went to get the stethoscope;
- Before starting the medication administration, LVN 8 left the medications at the bedside when she went to
get a cup of water; and
- LVN 8 left the insulin pen at the bedside when she went to get the alcohol swab to clean the insulin
injection site.
On 2/11/25 at 1228 hours, an interview was conducted with LVN 8. LVN 8 stated she had to get the
supplies from the medication cart because she was not fully prepared for medication administration.
On 2/13/25 at 0856 hours, an interview was conducted with the DON. The DON stated the licensed
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sea Cliff Healthcare Center
18811 Florida St
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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F 0755
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
nurse should be able to always secure the line of vision for the medications, otherwise they should take the
medications with them.
2. Review of the facility's P&P titled Emergency Pharmacy Service and Emergency Kits dated 1/28/25,
showed the opened kits are replaced 72 hours of opening.
Residents Affected - Few
On 2/11/25 at 1624 hours, an inspection of Medication Cart 1 and concurrent interview was conducted with
LVN 9. Inside the medication cart, a CII E-kit was observed to be sealed with black locks. LVN 9 verified the
black lock meant the CII E-kit had been opened by the nursing staff. During an inspection of the CII E-kit,
two paper slips were observed inside the E-kit. The paper slips titled Emergency Drug Kit Slip showed the
E-kit was opened twice on 2/7/25, as follows: one tablet of Norco (hydrocodone-acetaminophen medication,
a potent controlled medication for pain) 5/325 mg was removed and one tablet of Percocet 5/325 mg
medication was removed. LVN 9 verified the CII E-kit had not been replaced since 2/7/25, and
acknowledged it should have been replaced.
On 2/13/25 at 0856 hours, an interview was conducted with the DON. The DON stated the facility had only
one CII E-kit in the building. The DON further explained that once the E-kit was opened, the nursing staff
sealed it with black tags and called the pharmacy to request for a replacement. The DON was aware the CII
E-kit was not replaced in a timely manner, which should have been replaced within 72 hours in accordance
with the facility's P&P.
3. Review of the facility's P&P titled Controlled Drugs dated 1/28/25, showed if a dose is prepared for
administration, but is refused or held for any reason, the dose must be destroyed.
On 2/11/25 1624 hours, an inspection of the CII E-kit stored Medication Cart 1 and concurrent interview
was conducted with LVN 9. One of the Emergency Drug Kit Slips inside the E-kit was observed stapled to a
plastic bag containing one tablet of medication. The note on the slip showed a licensed nurse removed one
tablet of Percocet 5/325 mg on 2/7/25, but the resident refused the medication and requested for the Norco
medication instead, due to an allergy. LVN 9 verified the tablet in the plastic bag was Percocet 5/325 mg.
LVN 9 stated the resident refused the Percocet medication and requested for the Norco medication due to
an allergy, and the nursing staff stapled the bag with a pill of the Percocet medication onto the slip.
On 2/13/25 at 0856 hours, an interview was conducted with the DON. The DON stated the licensed nurse
should have given the refused narcotic or discontinued controlled medication to the DON, so the DON
could dispose the controlled medications properly according to the facility's P&P.
4. Review of the facility's P&P titled of General Procedures to Follow for All Medications dated 1/28/25,
showed once removed from the package or containers, unused doses should be disposed of according to
the facility policy.
On 2/12/25 at 0814 hours, a medication administration observation was conducted with LVN 4. LVN 4 was
observed preparing nine medications, including five solid tablets, two capsules, one vial of solution for
inhalation, and one liquid suspension for Resident 111. LVN 4 placed each tablet in a small plastic bag,
crushed each medication individually by using a crushing device, and placed the crushed medication into
small individual cups. LVN 4 opened the capsule form of medications and placed the contents inside the
capsule into a small individual cups. Two cups out of the seven cups prepared by LVN 4 were observed
containing very small amount of crushed medications. When asked which medications were in the two
cups, LVN 4 stated it was the wastes from the preparation. LVN 4 then grabbed
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sea Cliff Healthcare Center
18811 Florida St
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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F 0755
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
the two cups and wasted them into a regular trash bin attached to the medication cart. When asked the
total number of medications due for the morning medication pass, he reviewed Resident 111's MAR and
could not identify which medications were left in the remaining five cups and which medications he had to
prepare. LVN 4 was observed discarding the remaining five cups containing crushed medications into the
regular trash bin and re-prepared seven medications, including five tablets and two capsules.
Residents Affected - Few
On 2/12/25 at 1110 hours, an interview was conducted with LVN 4. LVN 4 stated he trashed all the cups
containing crushed medications into the regular trash bin, but he should have transferred the medications
from the cups into a drug disposing bottle. LVN 4 showed the liquid containing drug disposing bottle stored
in his cart and stated he should have disposed the wasted medications into the bottle containing a solution
so the medication could not be reused.
On 2/13/25 at 0856 hours, an interview was conducted with the DON. The DON stated the licensed nurse
should dispose the crushed medication or regular medication into the drug disposal system, which was
stored in each of the medication carts.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sea Cliff Healthcare Center
18811 Florida St
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0758
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated,
prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic
medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
**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 two of five sampled
residents (Residents 47 and 57) reviewed for unnecessary psychotropic (drug that affects brain activities
associated with mental processes and behaviors) medications were free from unnecessary psychotropic
medications when:
* For Resident 57, the physician did not document the rationale and specified duration for the extended use
of the as needed hydroxyzine (a psychotropic medication for anxiety and tension caused by nervous and
emotional conditions. also used to relieve symptoms of allergic conditions) beyond 14 days.
* For Resident 47, the physician did not document the rationale for the extended use of the as needed
lorazepam (a psychotropic medication for anxiety) beyond 14 days and did not have documented evidence
of monitoring non-pharmacological interventions, target behaviors, and adverse side effects to assess
effectiveness of psychotropic medication.
These failures had the potential to result in unnecessary use of psychotropic medications.
Findings:
Review of the facility's P&P titled Psychotropic Drug Use dated 1/28/25, showed, the facility ensures PRN
orders for the psychotropic drugs are limited to 14 days. If the attending physician or prescribing practitioner
believes that it is appropriate for the PRN psychotropic medication order to be extended beyond 14 days,
he or she should document their rationale in the resident's medical record and indicate the duration for the
PRN order. The facility's P&P showed the facility ensures the residents who use psychotropic drugs receive
behavioral interventions, unless clinically contraindicated (condition that makes a treatment inadvisable
because it could be harmful). The facility's P&P also showed the residents will be referred to the facility's
Psychotropic Drug Review Committee and/or the Psychiatrist to ensure monitoring for adverse
consequences, effectiveness of medications, PRN medications use within guidelines, and reviewing plan of
care with individualized, person-centered care approaches to manage behavior with non-pharmacological
interventions.
1. Medical record for Resident 57 was initiated on 2/13/25.
Review of Resident 57's admission Record showed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with
diagnoses including anxiety, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), epilepsy (condition with recurring seizures), and
dementia (loss of cognitive functioning, thinking, remembering and reasoning) without behavioral,
psychotic, mood, and anxiety disturbances.
Review of Resident 57's physician's order dated 12/23/24, showed to administer hydroxyzine 25 mg one
tablet by mouth every six hours as needed for itching.
Review of Resident 57's medical record showed there were no documentation of the psychoactive
committee meeting in 12/2024 or 1/2025, to evaluate the resident's current psychotropic medication
regimen including the PRN hydroxyzine medication ordered on 12/23/24, without a specified duration for
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sea Cliff Healthcare Center
18811 Florida St
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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F 0758
extended use beyond 14 days.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Review of Resident 57's Progress Note dated 1/11/25, showed Resident 57's psychiatrist NP followed up
on the resident's Ambien (sedative) medication for insomnia. However, there was no progress notes made
by the psychiatrist NP in January 2025 assessing the resident's conditions with the current antiaxiety (drug
to treat anxiety and panic issues) medication, hydroxyzine.
Residents Affected - Few
On 2/14/25 at 1048 hours, an interview was conducted with the DON. The DON stated the facility did not
have the prescriber's documented rationale and specified duration for extended use of the PRN
hydroxyzine beyond 14 days. The DON also stated the facility did not have the psychoactive committee
meeting record for December 2024 and January 2025 regarding Resident 57's use of the antianxiety
medication, hydroxyzine.
2. Medical record for Resident 47 was initiated on 2/14/25.
Review of Resident 47's admission Record showed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with
diagnoses including anxiety, depression, dementia, Parkinson's disease (a progressive brain disorder that
causes movement problems, including tremors, stiffness, and balance issues).
Review of Resident 47's physician's order dated 1/10/25, with an end date of 3/11/25, showed to administer
lorazepam 0.5 mg one tablet by mouth every six hours as needed for anxiety manifested by verbalization of
inability to relax related to Parkinson's disease for 60 days.
Review of Resident 47's Initial Visit Note dated 9/15/24, showed Resident 47's psychiatrist NP assessed
and documented the resident exhibited anxiety, agitation, and insomnia. The psychiatrist NP recommended
Ativan (brand name of lorazepam) 0.5 mg three times daily as needed for anxiety with a plan to monitor the
mood and behavior.
However, there was no progress notes made by the psychiatrist NP evaluating the resident's current order
of lorazepam 0.5 mg every six hours PRN for 60 days. In addition, there was no evidence the physician
documented the rationale why the resident needed the lorazepam beyond 14 days.
Review of Resident 47's MAR and Order Summary Report showing the active orders as of 2/14/25, did not
show the specific behaviors associated with the use of the antianxiety medication (lorazepam) was
monitored and documented. In addition, there was no documented evidence in the resident's medical
record ensuring the facility implemented the monitoring and documenting of the non-pharmacological
interventions and adverse side effects to assess the effectiveness of Resident 47's antianxiety medication,
lorazepam.
On 2/14/25 at 1418 hours, an interview and medical record review was conducted with the DON. The DON
stated the facility did not have the prescriber's documented rationale for the extended 60 days use of the
PRN lorazepam for Resident 47. The DON further stated any psychotropic medication for PRN use should
be limited to 14 days unless the physician documented the rationale for the extended use. The DON also
acknowledged the adverse effects of lorazepam and the non-pharmacological interventions, assessing the
effectiveness of lorazepam were not monitored and documented for Resident 47's current order of
lorazepam. The DON also stated the facility should monitor and assess the target behaviors, effectiveness
of the non-pharmacological interventions, adverse consequences of the psychotropic medications as well
as the effectiveness of the psychotropic medications as required per the facility's P&P.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sea Cliff Healthcare Center
18811 Florida St
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0759
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on observation, interview, medical record review, and facility P&P review, the facility failed to ensure
the medication error rate during the medication administration observation was less than 5%.
Residents Affected - Few
* The facility had a cumulative medication error rate of 20%. Six medication errors occurred out of 30
opportunities during the medication administration for two out of four residents (final sample residents,
Residents 111 and 152). This failure resulted in medications not given in accordance with the physician's
orders and the facility's P&P, which had the potential for residents not receiving the full therapeutic effects
of the medications and worsening of the residents' medical conditions.
Findings:
1. Review of the facility's P&P titled Administration Process dated 1/28/25, showed the medications are
administered in accordance with written orders of the attending physicians.
Review of the facility's P&P titled General Procedures to Follow for All Medications dated 1/28/25, showed
in part, .obtain and record any vital signs, as necessary, prior to mediation administration .
Medical record review for Resident 152 was initiated on 2/11/25.
Review of Resident 152's MAR showed the following physician's orders:
- dated 11/13/24, to administer amlodipine besylate (used to treat high blood pressure, lowering blood
pressure) 10 mg one tablet via PEG-tube one time a day for HTN, hold for SBP less than 110 mmHg or
heart rate less than 60 beats per minute;
- dated 11/13/24, to administer carvedilol (used to treat high blood pressure, lowering blood pressure) 25
mg one tablet via PEG-Tube two times a day for HTN, hold for SBP less than 110 mmHg or heart rate less
than 60 beats per minute;
- dated 2/9/25, to administer aspirin (a drug that reduces pain, fever, inflammation, and blood clotting) 325
mg one chewable tablet via PEG-Tube one time a day for CVA prophylaxis; and
- dated 2/9/25, to administer Multivitamin & Mineral Oral Liquid 15 ml via PEG-Tube one time a day for
supplement.
On 2/11/25 at 0815 hours, a medication administration observation was conducted with LVN 8. Prior to
administering the medications, LVN 8 was observed assessing the resident's blood pressure using a
stethoscope and a BP cuff but did not measure the resident's HR. After the BP assessment, LVN 8 was
observed preparing the following six medications:
- amlodipine 10 mg one tablet;
- carvedilol 25 mg one tablet;
- aspirin 81 mg chewable one tablet;
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555249
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sea Cliff Healthcare Center
18811 Florida St
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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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 0759
- multivitamins with mineral one tablet;
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
- escitalopram (antidepressant) 10 mg one tablet; and
- Lantus (insulin) Solostar 10 units.
Residents Affected - Few
LVN 8 was observed placing each tablet in a small plastic pouch, crushed each medication individually by
using a crushing device, and transferred the crushed medication into a small individual cups. Then, LVN 8
transferred the contents prepared in the small cups to the individual big cups, added water into each big
cup, and stirred the mixture in the cups with unused spoon to dissolve. After LVN 8 finished preparing the
medications and checking the GT placement with the residual volume, LVN 8 was observed administering
the prepared medications through the resident's GT.
On 2/11/25, during the medical record review of Resident 152's MAR post medication administration
observation, the following was identified:
- The physician's orders required the resident's HR to be checked/monitored/documented in addition to
checking/documenting the SBP. The physician's orders for the amlodipine and carvedilol medications
showed the two medications should be held when the SBP was less than 110 mmHg or the HR was less
than 60 beats per minute. However, LVN 8 did not assess Resident 152's HR prior to administering the
amlodipine and carvedilol medications. The HR was documented as 72 on Resident 152's MAR by LVN 8.
- LVN 8 administered one chewable tablet of aspirin 81 mg instead of the physician's order for aspirin 325
mg tablet; and
- LVN 8 administered one tablet of multivitamins with mineral instead of the physician's order for the liquid
form of multivitamins with mineral.
On 2/11/25 at 1228 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review was conducted with LVN 8.
LVN 8 stated she did not check Resident 152's HR but documented the HR in the MAR. When asked about
the physician's holding parameters for Resident 152's BP medications, LVN 8 stated the BP medications
needed to be held if the SBP less than 110 mmHg and the DBP less than 60 mmHg. LVN 8 was asked to
check the MAR to verify the physician's order for Resident 152. LVN 8 then verified Resident 152's
physician's order instructed both the SBP and HR to be checked and followed before administering the
amlodipine and carvedilol medications.
On 2/13/25 at 0856 hours, an interview was conducted with the DON. The DON stated the licensed nurses
should read the physician's orders, including the holding parameter instructions. The DON further stated the
LVN should have measured the HR in addition to the SBP prior to administering the amlodipine and
carvedilol medication.
2. Review of the facility's P&P titled Enteral Tube Medication Administration Procedure dated 1/28/25,
showed in part, .Flush the tube with 30 ml of water prior to medication administration .Administer the
medication and flush the tube with water .flush the tube with 30 ml of water or as directed .
Review of the facility's P&P titled Administration Process dated 1/28/25, showed in part, .Flush tube before
and after medication administration with at least 30 ml or warm water .
a. Medical record review for Resident 152 was initiated on 2/11/25.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sea Cliff Healthcare Center
18811 Florida St
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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F 0759
Review of Resident 152's MAR showed the following physician's order:
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
- dated 11/13/24, to flush the GT with 50 ml of water pre and post medication administration via tube.
Residents Affected - Few
On 2/11/25 at 0815 hours, a medication administration observation was conducted with LVN 8. LVN 8 was
observed administering five medications through Resident 152's GT. Prior to administering the first
medication, LVN 8 was observed flushing Resident 152's GT with 15 ml of plain water. After the first
flushing with the water, LVN 8 proceeded to administer the five prepared medications through Resident
152's GT. However, LVN 8 did not flush the resident's GT with plain water in between the administration of
each medications. After administering the fifth medication through Resident 152's GT, LVN 8 was observed
rinsing one of the medication cups with water and administered it through Resident 152's GT. LVN 8 did not
flush the GT with plain water at the end of the medication administration.
On 2/11/25 at 1228 hours, an interview was conducted with LVN 8. LVN 8 verified she flushed Resident
152's GT with 15 ml of water before giving medications. LVN 8 stated the reason why she did not flush the
GT with water in between each medication was because each medication contained water, and thought it
was okay to give the medications without flushing with water after administering each medication.
b. Medical record review for Resident 111 was initiated on 2/12/25.
Review of Resident 111's MAR showed the following physician's order:
- dated 9/6/24, to flush the tube (GT) with 50 cc (ml) of water pre and post mediation administration via
tube.
On 2/12/25 at 0814 hours, a medication administration observation was conducted with LVN 4. LVN 4 was
observed administering nine medications, including eight medications through Resident 111's GT. LVN 4
was not observed flushing the GT with water prior to administering the first medication, between the first
and the second medication administration and after giving the last medication. LVN 4 was observed
flushing Resident 111's GT with about 15-30 ml of plain water in between each medication administration
after giving the second medication through the eighth medication.
On 2/12/25 at 1110 hours, an interview was conducted with LVN 4. LVN 4 verified he did not flush the
resident's GT with plain water before and after administering the medications and between the first two
medications.
On 2/13/25 at 0856 hours, an interview was conducted with the DON. The DON stated when administering
medications through a GT, the licensed nurse should flush the resident's GT with 30 ml of plain water
before and after administering medications and 5-10 ml of plain water between each medication to prevent
clogging, with the exact amount depending on the physician's flushing order and instruction.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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Sea Cliff Healthcare Center
18811 Florida St
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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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.
**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 store and label
the medications in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and the facility's P&P when:
* An amber bottle of megestrol acetate (appetite stimulant) oral suspension was not properly labeled with
the specific instruction on preparation in Medication Cart 2.
* A bottle of Katerzia (amlodipine, use for treatment of hypertension, to lower blood pressure) oral
suspension requiring refrigerated storage condition was stored at a room temperature in Medication Cart 2.
* An opened Levemir insulin vial was stored without an open date in Medication Cart 1.
* Three boxes of expired Tempa-DOT (single-use, disposable clinical thermometer for oral and axillary
(armpit) use that measures body temperature, designed to be sanitary and prevent the spread of infection)
supplies were stored in Medication Room A.
These failures had the potential for the residents to receive unsafe, ineffective medications and inaccurate
medical device.
Findings:
1. Review of the manufacturer's package insert (detailed description of a drug's uses, storage, and more
that is available to clinicians) for megestrol acetate oral suspension dated 10/2021 showed, shake container
well before using.
On [DATE] at 1553 hours, an observation of Medication Cart 2 and concurrent interview was conducted
with LVN 10. The pharmacy label on the provided amber bottle of megestrol acetate oral suspension 40
mg/ml was observed without the specific preparation instruction for the licensed nurses to shake the
container well before using. No auxiliary label was observed on the amber bottle which could be used as a
reminder for the licensed nurses to shake the container well before use. LVN 10 acknowledged the finding
and stated the information of shake well was a special preparation instruction that the licensed nurses
needed to know when they prepared the medication before administering it to the residents.
On [DATE] at 0856 hours, an interview was conducted with the DON. The DON stated any suspension
medications required the proper and adequate shaking to produce a uniform preparation of the medication
prior to each administration since the suspension medications had the potential to settle in the bottom of
the medication bottle. The DON also stated if the suspension medication was not labeled to shake the
bottle, the staff should have contacted the pharmacy to request a replacement of the medication with the
appropriate labels.
2. Review of the facility's P&P titled Medication Storage in the Facility dated [DATE], showed
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sea Cliff Healthcare Center
18811 Florida St
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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F 0761
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
medications requiring refrigeration temperatures between 2°C (36°F) and 8°C (46°F)
are kept in a refrigerator with a thermometer to allow temperature monitoring.
Review of the manufacturer's package insert for Katerzia (amlodipine) oral suspension dated 4/2023
showed the Katerzia (amlodipine) oral suspension should be stored refrigerated (2°C to
8°C/36°F to 46°F).
Review of the manufacturer's box container in which the bottle of medication was stored showed, Must
store refrigerated: 2°C - 8°C (36°F - 46°F).
On [DATE] at 1553 hours, an observation of Medication Cart 2 and concurrent interview was conducted
with LVN 10. A manufacturer's bottle of Katerzia (amlodipine) oral suspension 1 mg/ml in a manufacturer's
box container with attached pharmacy-applied label was observed stored inside Medication Cart 2 at a
room temperature, instead of being stored in a refrigerator. LVN 10 acknowledged the finding and stated
one of the licensed nurses might have used the medication for the resident and left it in the medication cart.
On [DATE] at 0856 hours, an interview was conducted with the DON. The DON was informed of the above
findings. The DON stated the medication should be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's storage
instruction. The DON also stated after the licensed nurses used the refrigerated medication for the resident,
the licensed nurses should bring the medication back to the refrigerator in the medication room.
3. Review of the facility's P&P titled Medications Requiring Notation of Date Opened dated [DATE], showed
all the medications requiring an open date will be dated immediately upon opening. Date will be applied
using a Date Open label or written directly on the packaging by the charge nurse. To ensure potency,
maintain efficacy and avoid cross contaminations, certain medications must be dated when first opened
and discarded when the designated expiration time period or the manufacturer's expiration date elapses.
The following expiration periods are based on currently accepted standards of practice and/or the
manufacturer's recommendation:
- Expires 28 days after opening: All insulins.
On [DATE] at 1624 hours, an observation of Medication Cart 1 and concurrent interview was conducted
with LVN 9. An opened vial of Levemir (insulin medication) 100 units/ml without an open date was observed
in Medication Cart 1. LVN 9 verified the finding and stated the insulin vials should be discarded 28 days
after the opened date. When asked about the expiration date of the opened Levemir insulin vial, LVN 9
stated she was unable to identify the expiration date of the medication without an open date.
On [DATE] at 0856 hours, an interview was conducted with the DON. The DON stated the insulin vials and
pens should be dated when opened. The DON further stated the multi-dose vial would expire in 28 days.
4. On [DATE] at 0949 hours, an inspection of Medication Room A and concurrent interview was conducted
with the Central Supply Staff. During the inspection of the medications and medical supplies in Medication
Room A, three boxes of expired Tempa-DOT were observed. Review of the manufacturer's boxes of the
Tempa-DOT showed one box with an expiration date of [DATE], and two boxes with an expiration date of
[DATE]. The Central Supply Staff verified the findings and stated the expired supplies
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/14/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sea Cliff Healthcare Center
18811 Florida St
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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F 0761
should have been removed.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
On [DATE] at 0856 hours, an interview was conducted with the DON. The DON stated the facility staff
working in the central supply room should be checking the expiration date of the medical supplies. The
DON further stated if the expired supply delivered to the nursing units for resident use, the licensed nurses
who received the supply should check the expiration date prior to using it for the resident. The DON stated
the facility staff should dispose of any expired supplies.
Residents Affected - Few
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sea Cliff Healthcare Center
18811 Florida St
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
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 food safety and sanitation guidelines were followed as evidenced by:
Residents Affected - Few
1. The frozen meat was not thawed in a safe manner.
2. The food preparation equipment was not clean or in good working condition.
3. The dry bulk food was not stored properly.
4. The meal preparation equipment was not air dried.
5. Two floor drains did not have a backflow prevention.
6. The cleaning equipment was not stored in a sanitary manner.
These failures posed the risk for food borne illnesses in highly susceptible resident population of 157 facility
residents who received food prepared in the kitchen.
Findings:
Review of the facility's Matrix dated 2/11/25, showed 157 of 166 residents who resided in the facility
consumed food prepared in the kitchen.
1. Review of the facility's P&P titled Thawing of Meats dated 2023 showed thawing of the meat properly can
be done by labelling defrosting meat with a pull date (date food put in refrigerator) and use by date.
On 2/11/25 at 1022 hours, during the initial kitchen walkthrough and concurrent interview with the DSS in
the kitchen, seven bags of thawed raw chicken with a large amount of bloody liquid in a large plastic
container dated 2/11 were found in the walk-in refrigerator. The chicken did not have a pull date. The DSS
stated the chicken was to be used that day and was put in the refrigerator three days ago. The DSS verified
the chicken did not have a date reflecting when the chicken was placed in the walk-in refrigerator. The DSS
could not show when the chicken was placed in the walk-in refrigerator. The DSS stated the chicken should
have a pull date listed on the container.
2. Review of the facility's P&P titled Sanitization dated 2023 showed all the utensils, counters, shelves, and
equipment shall be kept clean, maintained in good repair and shall be free from breaks, corrosions, open
seam, cracks, and chipped areas.
On 2/11/25 at 1022 hours, during the initial kitchen walkthrough and concurrent interview with the DSS and
RD, a frying pan with heavy black residue was observed. The DSS and RD verified the frying pan was
unusable and should be discarded.
3. Review of the facility's P&P titled Storage of Food and Supplies dated 2023 showed the dry bulk foods
(flour, sugar, dry beans, food thickener, spices, etc.) should be stored in seamless metal or plastic
containers with tight covers, or in bins which are easily sanitized. Scoops should not be
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555249
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sea Cliff Healthcare Center
18811 Florida St
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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F 0812
left in the containers .
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
On 2/11/25 at 1022 hours, during the initial kitchen walkthrough and concurrent interview with the DSS and
RD, a plastic scoop was found in the powdered thickener container. The DSS and RD verified the findings.
Residents Affected - Few
4. According to the USDA Food Code 2022, Section 4-901.11 (A) Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying
Required. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils: (A) Shall be air-dried . before contact with
food.
On 2/11/25 at 1022 hours, during the initial kitchen walkthrough and concurrent interview with the DSS and
RD, a blender was observed stored wet with the lid on. The DSS and RD verified the findings.
5. According to the USDA Food Code 2022, Section 5-202.13 Backflow Prevention, Air Gap. An 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
(one inch).
On 2/11/25 at 0903 hours, during a kitchen walkthrough and concurrent interview was conducted with the
Maintenance Director. The Maintenance Director was asked to check the drainage pipes of the juice
machine and walk-in refrigerator. The Maintenance Director verified the juice machine and walk-in
refrigerator drainage pipes did not have an air gap for backflow prevention.
6. According to the USDA Food Code 2022 Annex 3, Section 6-501.113 Storing Maintenance Tools. To
prevent harborage and breeding conditions for the rodents and insects, the maintenance equipment must
be stored in an orderly fashion to permit cleaning of the area.
On 02/11/25 at 1022 hours, during the initial kitchen walkthrough and concurrent interview with the DSS, a
broom was observed stored on the floor in the utility closet. The DSS verified the broom should be stored
off the floor.
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sea Cliff Healthcare Center
18811 Florida St
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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F 0836
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in
compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted
professional standards.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and medical record review, the facility failed to ensure the RD completed or reviewed the MDS
Nutritional Status assessment and the quarterly nutritional assessment for accuracy for one of 33 final
sampled residents (Resident 87). This failure posed the risk for the residents' nutritional needs to not be
met in the facility.
Findings:
The California Business and Professions Code (B&P Code) are a set of laws that govern businesses and
licensed professions in California. The B&P Code 2586 governs the services of Registered Dietitians. These
services include nutritional and dietary assessments.
Review of the Long-Term Care Facility Resident Assessment Instrument 3.0 User's Manual dated October
2024 showed under Section K Nutritional Status: the assessor should collaborate with the dietitian and
dietary staff to ensure that items in this section have been assessed and calculated accurately. If the
resident is gaining a significant amount of weight, the facility should not wait for the 30- or 180-day
timeframe to address the problem. Weight changes of 5% in 1 month, 7.5% in 3 months, or 10% in 6
months should prompt a thorough assessment of the resident's nutritional status.
a. Medical record review for Resident 87 was initiated on 2/11/25. Resident 87 was readmitted to the facility
on [DATE].
Review of Resident 87's Quarterly MDS Section K Swallowing/Nutritional Status assessment dated [DATE],
showed, no or unknown under the section to show if the resident had a weight gain of 5% or more in the
last month, or 10% or more in the last 6 months. The dietary section was signed as completed by the DSS.
Review of Resident 87's Weight and Vitals Summary showed the following weights:
- on 7/3/24, a weight of 114 lbs.
- on 1/1/25, a weight of 130.8 lbs (an increase of 14%).
On 2/12/25 at 1430 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review was conducted with the MDS
Coordinator. The MDS Coordinator reviewed Resident 87's weights and MDS data, and verified the MDS
assessment on 1/15/25 was incorrectly coded. The MDS Coordinator stated the dietary section was
completed by the DSS.
On 2/14/25 at 1116 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review for Resident 87 was
conducted with the RD . The RD verified the MDS Section K assessment completed by the DSS dated
1/1/25, showed Resident 87 weighed 131 lbs. The RD verified Resident 87 had a significant weight gain of
17 lbs, 13% in six months. The RD also verified the MDS Section K Significant Weight Gain of 5% or more
in the last month or gain of 10% or more in last six months completed by the DSS was coded as No or
unknown. The RD stated the MDS nurse had mentioned to the DSS the Section K of the MDS dated
[DATE], was incorrect. The RD verified she was not involved in completing the MDS Section K assessment
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555249
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sea Cliff Healthcare Center
18811 Florida St
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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F 0836
nor did she check the accuracy of the MDS Section K assessment.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Cross reference to F641, example #2.
Residents Affected - Few
b. On 2/14/25 at 1012 hours, an interview was conducted with the RD. When the RD was asked about the
job duties of the RD and DSS, the RD stated the DSS was responsible to complete all quarterly nutritional
assessment for the residents. The RD further stated she was not involved in completing the quarterly
nutritional assessments and did not check the accuracy of the quarterly nutritional assessments completed
by the DSS.
On 2/14/25 at 1116 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review was conducted with the RD.
The quarterly nutritional assessment for Resident 87 dated 1/14/25, showed the assessment was
completed by the DSS and reviewed with the RD. The quarterly nutritional assessment showed Resident 87
weighed 130.8 lbs on 1/1/25. The section titled Weight History showed on 1/1/25, Resident 87 weighed 131
lbs; and on 7/3/24, Resident 87 weighed 114 lbs. The section titled Assessed Needs showed the resident's
weight was stable and to continue with the current diet as ordered. The RD verified the quarterly nutritional
assessment completed by the DSS dated 1/14/25, showed Resident 87's weight was stable. The RD
verified Resident 87's weight was not stable but rather she had experienced a significant weight gain of 17
lbs, 13% in the past six months. The RD further verified the quarterly nutritional assessment dated [DATE],
completed by the DSS was not accurate.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sea Cliff Healthcare Center
18811 Florida St
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in
accordance with accepted professional standards.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview, medical record review and the facility P&P review, the facility failed to ensure the medical records
were complete and accurately maintained for 12 of 33 final sampled residents (Residents 16, 25, 32, 37,
46, 47, 56, 57, 65, 87, 146, and 158).
* Resident 47's POLST incorrectly showed the resident had the advanced directive and health care agent
(person listed in the advanced directive who can legally make health-care decisions for the resident).
* Resident 87's POLST failed to show the names of facility staff who reviewed and confirmed the form with
the resident's responsible party.
* Resident 57's post fall eInteract Change in Condition Evaluation V4.2 showed the incorrect time for the
physician and resident notification.
* Resident 158's POLST failed to show the physician's signature.
* Resident 146's POLST failed to show the physician's signature.
* The facility failed to ensure Resident 65's TARs regarding the treatment for xerosis and pruritus were
completed.
* The facility failed to ensure Resident 16's LAL monitoring of the setting and functionality was done on
2/9/25, for the NOC shift.
* The facility failed to ensure accurate documentation of the meal consumption for Resident 25.
* The licensed nurses failed to ensure the documentation on the MARs were complete for Residents 32, 37,
46, and 56. In addition, the licensed nurses failed to ensure the documentation on the TAR for Residents 37
was complete.
These failures resulted in inaccurate medical records, which had the potential for the residents' care needs
not being met as their medical information was inaccurate and incomplete.
Findings:
Review of the facility's P&P titled Advanced Directives revised 11/2019 showed once an advanced directive
is received by the facility, it will be confirmed in the resident's medical record. The facility uses a POLST
form to communicate medical interventions, procedures, and end-of-life decisions.
Review of the facility's P&P titled Charting and Documentation revised 2/2022 showed it is the policy of the
facility to ensure that the resident record is concise and reflective of resident status. Resident record will be
completed on all residents on a schedule basis and will be reflective of current care provided to the
resident. The resident's clinical record is a concise account of treatment, care, response to care, signs,
symptoms, and progress of the resident's condition. Is also necessary to include data needed for
identification and communication with family and friends. Rules for
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555249
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/14/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sea Cliff Healthcare Center
18811 Florida St
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0842
Charting section showed the following:
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
1. Notes are to be written on all long term residents by day, evening, and night shifts; frequency is
determined by the individual nursing service.
Residents Affected - Few
2. Daily notes are required as the necessary arises.
3. New admissions must have nurse's notes on all three shifts for the first seventy-two hour.
4. Changes of condition will be documented in resident chart for at least 72 hours.
5. The admitting nurse must write a complete physical and mental nursing assessment.
6. Continuous nurse's notes are required on all residents as the necessary arises.
Review of the facility's P&P titled Physician Documentation revised 11/2024 showed the following:
- Progress notes must be written, signed, and dated with each visit. They may be either paper, or electronic
(at least every 30 days for the first 90 days after admission, and at least done once every 60 days
thereafter).
- Each physician visit should include an evaluation of the resident's condition, treatment, and a review of,
and a decision about, the continued appropriateness of the resident's condition and current medical regime.
Review of the facility's P&P titled Specific Medication Administration Procedures: Documentation revised
1/28/25, showed the individual who administers the medication dose records the administration on the
resident's MAR directly after the medication is given. At the end of each medication pass, the person
administering the medications reviews the MAR to ensure necessary doses were administered and
documented. In no case should the individual who administered the medications report off duty without first
recording the administration of any medications. Current medication, except topicals used treatments, are
listed on the resident's MAR. Topical medications used in treatments are; listed on the Treatment
Administration record. The resident's MAR is initialed by the person administering the medication in the
space provided under the date, and on the line for that specific medication dose administration.
1. Medical record review for Resident 47 was initiated on 2/11/25. Resident 47 was readmitted to the facility
on [DATE].
Review of Resident 47's DPOA dated 4/26/24, showed, This document does not authorize anyone to make
medical and other health-care decisions for the resident. There was no advanced directive located in the
resident's medical record to show a health care agent had been selected.
Review of Resident 47's POLST dated 11/28/24, showed the resident had an advanced directive dated
4/26/24, which was reviewed and listed the resident's health care agent's information.
Review of Resident 47's Social Services Assessment/Evaluation - V 2 dated 12/30/24, showed the resident
had a DPOA but had no advanced directive formulated.
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sea Cliff Healthcare Center
18811 Florida St
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0842
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
On 2/13/25 at 1126 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review was conducted with the
Social Services Staff. The Social Services Staff stated Resident 47's provided a DPOA, but not an
advanced directive. The Social Services Staff showed a scanned copy of Resident 47's POLST from the
resident's medical record dated 8/2/24, which showed the resident had no advanced directive. The Social
Services Staff was unsure if there was an updated POLST in the resident's paper medical record.
Residents Affected - Few
On 2/13/25 at 1136 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review was conducted with LVN 5.
LVN 5 reviewed Resident 47's POLST dated 11/28/24, located in the resident's paper medical record. LVN
5 stated the POLST showed the resident had an advance directive and listed a health care agent. LVN 5
stated if the resident was to be transferred out of the facility in an emergency, the POLST would be sent
with the resident to show the selected treatment and health care agent.
On 2/13/25 at 1143 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review was conducted with the SSD.
The SSD verified Resident 47's most recent POLST dated 11/28/24, incorrectly showed the resident had
the advanced directive and health care agent.
2. Medical record review for Resident 87 was initiated on 2/11/25. Resident 87 was readmitted to the facility
on [DATE].
Review of Resident 87's POLST dated 8/12/24, showed the resident had a legally recognized decision
maker. In the section for the legally recognized decision maker, a box with signature (required), showed,
verbal consent was obtained at 1906 hours. The form did not show the facility staff who had reviewed and
confirmed the POLST information with the responsible party and witnessed the review and confirmation of
the POLST.
On 2/13/25 at 1044 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review was conducted with the
DON. The DON stated when the facility staff were getting verbal or telephone consent for a signature, the
process was to have two facility staff present, one facility staff to obtain the consent and the other facility
staff to witness the consent was obtained. The DON stated for Resident 87's POLST, two facility staff
names should have been listed on the POLST, to show the staff member who obtained the telephone
consent and the other staff member who witnessed the consent was obtained.
3. Medical record review for Resident 57 was initiated on 2/11/25. Resident 57 was readmitted to the facility
on [DATE].
Review of Resident 57's eInteract Change in Condition Evaluation V4.2 dated 11/28/24 at 2343 hours,
showed the resident had a fall. The evaluation showed the resident's physician was notified of the fall on
11/28/24 at 2228 hours, and the resident was notified at 2230 hours.
Review of Resident 57's post fall Neurological Assessment Flowsheet dated 11/28/24, showed the first
neurological assessment was completed at 2330 hours.
Review of Resident 57's Post-Event IDT Review dated 12/2/24, showed the IDT met to discuss a fall
incident that the resident had on 11/28/24 at 2330 hours.
On 2/13/25 at 1608 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review was conducted with the
DON. The DON reviewed Resident 57's medical record and was asked what time the resident had a fall on
11/28/24. The DON stated the medical record showed the fall occurred at 2330 hours. The DON verified the
time of the physician and resident notifications were incorrectly documented as it was one
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sea Cliff Healthcare Center
18811 Florida St
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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hour before the resident's actual fall.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
8. On 2/13/25 at 1206 hours, during the dinning observation, Resident 25 was observed eating her lunch in
her room. The meal tray was observed with vegetable burger, rice, dessert, salad, a cup of chicken noodle
soup, a cup of milk and a cup of water. Resident 25 was observed eating couple bites of the vegetable
burger, some of the chicken noodle soup, and salad. Resident 25 was observed not touching the rice and
milk.
Residents Affected - Few
On 2/13/25 at 1304 hours, an observation and concurrent interview was conducted with the CNA 3. CNA 3
was observed asking Resident 25 if she was done with her meal, Resident 25 stated yes. CNA 3 was then
observed taking out the meal tray for Resident 25. CNA 3 verified Resident 25 ate around 25% of her meal
tray.
Medical record review for the Resident 25 was initiated on 2/11/25. Resident 25 was admitted to the facility
on [DATE], and readmitted on [DATE].
Review of the Resident 25's Physician Order Summary dated 1/2/25, showed a physician's order to monitor
the resident's meal percentage intake every meal.
Review of the Resident 25's Documentation Survey Report v2 dated February 2025 showed on 2/13/25 at
1251 hours, the percentage of the lunch eaten by Resident 25 was documented as 76-100%.
On 2/13/25 at 1606 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review for Resident 25 was
conducted with RN 1. RN 1 was informed of the observation of Resident 25's lunch meal intake of around
25% on 2/13/25. RN 1 verified the facility staff documented 76-100% for Resident 25's lunch meal intake on
2/13/25. RN 1 stated the facility staff should accurately document the percentage of amount eaten by the
resident.
On 2/14/25 at 0930 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review for Resident 25 was
conducted with the DON. The DON verified and acknowledged the above findings.
9. Medical record review for Resident 32 was initiated on 2/12/25. Resident 32 was admitted to the facility
on [DATE].
Review of Resident 32's MAR for December 2024 showed the following entries with missing documentation
from the licensed nurse:
- to monitor the pain level using the following scale; 0 = no pain, 1-3 = mild, 4-6 = moderate, and 7-10 =
severe every shift.
There was no documentation for the monitoring on 12/25/24, for the night shift and 1/21/25, for the morning
shift.
- to administer multiple vitamins-minerals (supplement) one tablet by mouth one time a day for supplement.
There was no documentation the multiple vitamins-minerals medication was administered on 1/21/25.
- to provide nonpharmacological interventions for pain: 1 = Repositioning, 2 = Dim light/ quiet
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AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555249
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/14/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sea Cliff Healthcare Center
18811 Florida St
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0842
environment, 3 = relaxation 4 = distraction, 5 = music, and 6= massage every shift.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
There was no documentation a nonpharmacological interventions were provided on 12/25/24, for the night
shift.
Residents Affected - Few
- to administer Senna (stool softener) tablet 8.6 mg two tablets by mouth two times a day for constipation.
There was no documentation the Senna medication was administered on 1/21/25, for the morning shift.
- to monitor/document/report to the MD for signs and symptoms of anticoagulant complications: blood
tinged or frank blood in the urine, black tarry stools, dark or bright red blood in stools, sudden sever
headaches, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle joint pain, lethargy, bruising, blurred vision, SOB, loss of
appetite, sudden changes in mental status, significant or sudden changes in vital signs every shift.
There was no documentation the above monitoring was performed on 1/21/25, for the morning shift.
- to administer tadalafil 5 mg one tablet by mouth one time a day for benign prostatic hypertrophy (enlarged
prostate).
There was no documentation the tadalafil medication was administered on 1/21/25.
- to administer aspirin (pain medication) low dose 81 mg one chewable tablet by mouth one time a day for
cerebrovascular disorder (conditions that affect the blood vessels in the brain and spinal cord) prophylaxis.
There was no documentation aspirin medication was administered on 1/21/25.
- to provide health shake 4 oz with meals for supplement.
There was no documentation the Healthshake was provided to the resident on 1/21/25, for the morning and
evening shifts.
10.a. Medical record review for Resident 37 was initiated on 2/12/25. Resident 37 was admitted to the
facility on [DATE].
Review of Resident 37's MAR for December 2024 showed the following entries with missing documentation
from the licensed nurse:
- to monitor the vital signs and record any Covid-19 signs and symptoms: F=fever, C = cough, S=new
shortness of breath/difficulty of breathing, Z=chills, repeated shaking with chills, M = muscle pain, H =
Headache, T = sorethroat , L = New loss of taste or smell, O = Congestion, R - runny nose, FA = fatigue, G
= GI symptoms; diarrhea/Nausea, and NA = Not applicable, every night shift.
There was documentation the monitoring was performed as ordered on 12/15/24, for the night shift.
- to monitor for the signs and symptoms of bleeding related to anticoagulation/antiplatelet therapy every
shift. Notify the MD if any of the following signs and symptoms are present (passing blood in urine, passing
blood when resident is having a bowel movement, sever bruising, prolonged nosebleeds
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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
02/14/2025
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 0842
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
(lasting longer than 10 minutes), bleeding gums, vomiting blood or coughing up blood, sudden severe back
pain, or difficulty of breathing or chest pain every shift; and to monitor the pain level using the following
scale: 0 = no pain, 1-3 = Mild, 4-6 = Moderate, and 7-10 = Severe, every shift.
There was no documentation for the monitoring for the above physician's orders on 12/25/24, for the night
shift.
- to elevate the head of the bed to 30-45 degrees at all times on 12/25/24, for the night shift; to flush the GT
tube with 50 cc of water pre and post medication administration every shift; to monitor for the signs and
symptoms of pacemaker malfunction (syncope, dizziness, palpitations, slow or fast heart rate, hiccup) every
shift; to observe the pacemaker site on for any signs and symptoms of infection, signs of pacemaker failure
such as pulse below 60, bradycardia, syncope, palpitations, SOB, prolonged hiccups, chest pain ,
dizziness, weakness, swelling, discoloration, erosion of pacing wire and any pain every shift. Notify the MD
if noted every shift; and to crush all crushable medications given via feeding tubes. May slow push to
facilitate consumption every shift.
There were no documentation the above physician's orders were performed on 12/25/24, for the night shift.
b. Review of Resident 37's TAR for December 2024 showed the following entrries with missing
documentation from the licensed nurse on 12/25/24, for the night shift:
- to monitor the left upper extremity skin discoloration for skin breakdown and increase in size, and notify
the MD every shift.
- to monitor the setting and functionality of the low air loss mattress for wound management. May adjust the
settings based on the weight or per the resident's comfort every shift.
11. Medical record review for Resident 46 was initiated on 2/12/25. Resident 46 was admitted to the facility
on [DATE].
Review of Resident 46's MAR for December 2024 showed the following entries with missing documentation
from the licensed nurse on 12/25/24, for the night shift:
- to monitor the vital signs and record any Covid-19 signs and symptoms: F = fever, C = cough, S = new
shortness of breath/difficulty of breathing, Z = chills, repeated shaking with chills, M = muscle pain, H =
Headache, T = sorethroat , L = New loss of taste or smell, O = Congestion, R - runny nose, FA = fatigue, G
= GI symptoms; diarrhea/Nausea, and NA = Not applicable every night shift.
- to provide the nonpharmacological interventions for pain: 1 = Repositioning, 2 = Dim light/ quiet
environment, 3 = relaxation 4 = distraction, 5 = music, and 6= massage every shift.
- to monitor the pain level using the following scale: 0 = no pain, 1-3 = Mild, 4-6 = Moderate, and 7-10 =
Sever every shift.
12. Medical record review for Resident 56 was initiated on 2/12/25. Resident 56 was admitted to the facility
on [DATE].
Review of Resident 46's MAR for December 2024 showed the following entries with missing
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COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sea Cliff Healthcare Center
18811 Florida St
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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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 0842
documentation from the licensed nurse on 12/25/24, for the night shift:
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
- to monitor the vital signs and record any Covid-19 signs and symptoms: F = fever, C = cough, S = new
shortness of breath/difficulty of breathing, Z = chills, repeated shaking with chills, M = muscle pain, H =
Headache, T = sorethroat , L = New loss of taste or smell, O = Congestion, R - runny nose, FA = fatigue, G
= GI symptoms; diarrhea/Nausea, and NA = Not applicable, every night shift.
Residents Affected - Few
- to monitor for the signs and symptoms of bleeding related to anticoagulation/antiplatelet therapy every
shift. Notify the MD if any of the following signs and symptoms are present (passing blood in urine, passing
blood when resident is having a bowel movement, sever bruising, prolonged nosebleeds (lasting longer
than 10 minutes), bleeding gums, vomiting blood or coughing up blood, sudden severe back pain, or
difficulty of breathing or chest pain every shift.
On 2/12/25 at 0942 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review for Residents 32, 37, 46, and
56 was conducted with LVN 3. LVN 3 verified the missing documentation on the residents' MARs and TARs
should have been completed by the assigned licensed staff. LVN 3 stated the physician's orders on the
MARs and TARs for the above residents were performed, but the licensed nurse had just missed to
document in the MARs and TARs.
On 2/14/25 at 1531 hours, an interview was conducted with the DON. The DON verified and acknowledged
the above findings.
6. Medical record review for Resident 65 was initiated on 2/12/25. Resident 65 was admitted to the facility
on [DATE].
Review of Resident 65's H&P examination dated 4/27/24, showed Resident 65 had the capacity to
understand and make decisions.
Review of Resident 65's Order Summary Report dated 2/13/25, showed the following physician's orders:
- dated 11/5/24, to apply Eucerin external lotion (moisturizer) to the body topically every shift for xerosis;
and
- dated 11/5/24, to apply triamcinolone acetonide (used to treat skin itching, redness, swelling, dryness,
crusting, and scaling) cream 0.1% to the arms topically every shift for pruritus.
Review of Resident 65's TAR for February 2025 showed missing documentation for the Eucerin external
lotion and triamcinolone acetonide cream application to the resident's skin on 2/9/25, for the NOC shift
(1900-0700 hours).
On 2/12/25 at 1340 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review was conducted with LVN 3.
LVN 3 verified the above findings. LVN 3 stated complete documentation was important because it showed
care provided to the residents.
On 2/14/25 at 1447 hours, an interview was conducted with the DON. The DON stated complete
documentation was important to show proof of the services provided to the residents. The DON stated if the
treatment or care was not documented, it was not done. The DON further stated the daily audits were done
by the Medical Record Director, and the Unit Managers and RNs did random weekly checks of the
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555249
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/14/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sea Cliff Healthcare Center
18811 Florida St
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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F 0842
residents' MARs and TARs. The DON was informed and acknowledged the above findings.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
7. Review of the facility's P&P titled Skin and Wound Monitoring and Management (undated) showed the
following:
Residents Affected - Few
- Use pressure relieving/reducing and redistributing devices (including but not limited to low air loss
mattresses, wedges, pillows, etc;
- Licensed nurse to document presence of pressure reducing devices on TAR as ordered; and
- Monitoring daily via medication administration and treatment administration record.
Medical record review for Resident 16 was initiated on 2/13/25. Resident 16 was admitted to the facility on
[DATE].
Review of Resident 16's H&P examination dated 10/29/24, showed Resident 16 had the capacity to
understand and make decisions.
Review of Resident 16's MDS dated [DATE], showed Resident 16 had a BIMS score of 6 indicating severe
cognitive impairment.
Review of Resident 16's Order Summary Report dated 2/13/25, showed the following physician's orders:
- dated 1/30/25, for LAL mattress for wound management, to monitor the setting and functionality every
shift and may adjust the settings based on the weight and/or the resident's comfort, every day and night
shift; and
- dated 1/31/25, for the sacrococcyx Kennedy terminal ulcer (a painful skin sore that appears in people who
are near death) wound care treatment every shift.
Review of Resident 16's TAR for February 2025 showed missing documentation on 2/9/25, for the NOC
shift, to show the resident's LAL mattress was monitored for the setting and functionality as ordered by the
physician.
On 2/13/24 at 0938 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review was conducted with LVN 7.
LVN 7 verified the above findings.
On 2/14/25 at 1447 hours, an interview was conducted with the DON. The DON was informed and
acknowledged the above findings.
4. Medical record review for Resident 146 was initiated on 2/11/25. Resident 146 was admitted to the facility
on [DATE].
Review of the Resident 146's POLST dated 12/4/24, under Section D, failed to show the physician's
signature.
5. Medical record review for Resident 158 was initiated on 2/12/25. Resident 158 was admitted to the facility
on [DATE].
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sea Cliff Healthcare Center
18811 Florida St
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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F 0842
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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Review of the Resident 158's POLST dated 1/6/25, under Section D, failed to show the physician's
signature.
On 2/14/25 at 1053 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review was conducted with the
DON. The DON verified the POLST for Residents 146 and 158 were not signed by the residents' physician
and stated the residents' POLST should have been signed during the physician's follow-up visit.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sea Cliff Healthcare Center
18811 Florida St
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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F 0849
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will
arrange for the provision of hospice services.
**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 four final sampled residents (Residents 16 and 93) reviewed for hospice services
* The facility failed to ensure Residents 16 and 93 received HA visits two times a week per the hospice
provider's calendar. This failure posed the risk for delays in the communication between the hospice
provider and facility, which may affect the residents' care.
Findings:
Review of the facility's P&P titled End of Life Care: Hospice and/or Palliative Care revised on 12/2023
showed the following:
- Hospice services will be offered as appropriate and as ordered by the physician. These services will be
integrated into the overall individualized, interdisciplinary care plan. Collaboration with Hospice will include
processes for orienting staff to facility policies and procedures which may include resident's rights,
documentation, and record keeping requirements; and
- However, the facility will continue to provide necessary care and services to assist the resident to achieve
his or her highest practicable well-being.
1. Medical record review for Resident 16 was initiated on 2/13/25. Resident 16 was admitted to the facility
on [DATE].
Review of Resident 16's Order Summary Report dated 2/13/25, showed a physician's order dated 1/15/25,
to admit the resident under Hospice A with the diagnosis of heart failure.
Review of Resident 16's Hospice Visit Sign-in Monthly Calendar showed the HA visit frequency was two
times a week.
Review of Resident 16's January to February 2025 Hospice Visit Sign-in Monthly Calendar during the
weeks from 1/12 to 2/8/25, showed there were no HA visits conducted two times a week. In addition, during
the week of 2/9 to 2/15/25, there were two scheduled HA visits on 2/11 and 2/14/25. However, there was no
documented evidence of the HA visit on 2/11/25.
Reviewed Resident 16's Hospice Visit Sign-in Sheet for January and February 2025 did not show the
entries or the hospice staff's names for the biweekly scheduled for the HA visits.
On 2/13/25 at 0949 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review was conducted with LVN 3.
LVN 3 stated the HA visit was scheduled two times a week and the RN Case Manager was scheduled
weekly. LVN 3 verified the above findings. LVN 3 stated the hospice staff were supposed to sign the hospice
monthly calendar and the visit sign in sheet. Furthermore, LVN 3 stated the facility licensed nurse assigned
to the resident would call the hospice provider when the HA visits were not completed.
2. Medical record review for Resident 93 was initiated on 2/13/25. Resident 93 was admitted to the
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sea Cliff Healthcare Center
18811 Florida St
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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F 0849
facility on [DATE].
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Review of Resident 93's Order Summary Report dated 2/13/25, showed a physician's order dated
12/17/24, to admit the resident under Hospice B with the diagnosis of cerebral atherosclerosis.
Residents Affected - Few
Review of Resident 93's Vitas Personalized Visit Schedule for December 2024 and February 2025 showed
the following:
- During the weeks from 12/15 to 12/28/24, there were no HA visits conducted during these weeks.
- During the week of 12/29/24 to 1/4/25, showed there was one HA visit scheduled. However, there was no
documented evidence the HA visited during this week.
- During the weeks of 1/5 to 2/8/25, showed there were two HA visits scheduled. However, there was no
documented evidence of the HA visits during these weeks.
On 2/13/25 at 0949 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review was conducted with LVN 3.
LVN 3 verified the above findings.
On 2/13/25 at 1015 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review was conducted with Hospice
Case Manager. The Hospice Case Manager stated all hospice disciplines that visited the resident must sign
the calendar and the visit description log. The Hospice Case Manager stated when the hospice discipline or
hospice staff did not sign in on both the calendar and visit description log, the visit was not done. The
Hospice Case Manager verified the above findings.
On 2/14/25 at 1447 hours, an interview was conducted with the DON. The DON stated all hospice staff
must sign on the hospice calendar or visit log to show the visits were completed. Furthermore, the DON
stated the facility licensed nurses were not required to document the visits done by the HA or aide, and only
documented if there were orders received from hospice doctor. The DON was informed and acknowledged
the above findings.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555249
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/14/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sea Cliff Healthcare Center
18811 Florida St
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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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, facility document review, and facility P&P review, the facility
failed to maintain the infection control program and practices to help prevent the development and
transmission of diseases and infections.
Residents Affected - Some
* The laundry and clean linen rooms were not maintained to ensure a clean area, free from potential
contamination.
* Resident 144 (final sampled resident)'s infection was not reported on the facility's monthly infection control
log.
* Residents 127 and 159's infections (nonsampled residents) were incorrectly listed as meeting McGeer's
Criteria on the facility's monthly infection control log.
* Two of four licensed nurses did not wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) during the
medication administrations for two of four residents (final sampled residents, Residents 111 and 152) who
were on enhanced barrier precautions (EBP).
* Two of four licensed nurses did not sanitize the BP cuff and stethoscope before and after use for two of
four residents (final sampled residents, Residents 111 and 152) on EBP.
* Three of four licensed nurses did not perform hand hygiene during the medication administration for three
of four residents (final sampled residents, Residents 111 and 152; and nonsampled resident, Resident 68).
* One of four licensed nurses did not disinfect the feeding tube after dropping it on the floor and prior to
attaching it to Resident 111's GT during the medication administration.
These failures resulted in inaccurate infection surveillance, which had the potential for spread of infection in
the facility.
Findings:
1. On 2/13/25 at 1000 hours, a laundry room inspection was conducted with the Maintenance Director. The
following was observed in the clean linen room located in the basement:
- Puddles of water were observed on the floor under and around the clean linen folding table, on the floor in
and around two built in storage cabinets. The Maintenance Director stated the water had leaked in from the
rain.
- The clean linen folding table had adhesive residue with threads on the laminate, resulting in an
uncleanable surface.
- The clean linen room window perimeter, located above the clean linen folding table, had deteriorated and
cracked paint and putty, with exposed wood and dark discoloration.
- The wall under the above window showed signs of damage with cracks and gaps between the wall and
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555249
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/14/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sea Cliff Healthcare Center
18811 Florida St
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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F 0880
baseboard.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
- The built-in wooden cabinets located along the outside wall, was filled with discharged residents' clothing
and belongings. The items were stored on a wooden pallet on the floor. The pallet was sitting in a puddle of
water, and the wood was warped and rotting with black and white staining. The base of one cabinet had
black and dark brown discolorations at the base along the floor.
Residents Affected - Some
- The sink had blank stains and debris with white mineral-like residue.
In addition, the following was observed in the laundry room:
- The sink had blank stains and debris with white mineral-like residue.
-T he clothes dryer near the sink had metallic corrosion with brownish discoloration on the bottom frame.
The Maintenance Director verified the above findings and stated the conditions of the cabinets could cause
mold formation and the white staining could be an indicator of mold.
On 2/13/25 at 1100 hours, a follow-up observation was conducted in the clean linen room. Laundry aides
were observed folding clean clothes on the clean linen table, with the uncleanable surface, while a staff was
wiping up the puddles of water still accumulating on the floor.
2. Review of the facility's P&P titled Infection Prevention - Surveillance of Infections and Reporting undated,
showed it is the facility's policy to maintain an ongoing system of surveillance to identify possible
communicable diseases or infections to ensure measures are taken to prevent any potential outbreak. An
Infection Control Surveillance log will be maintained and reviewed to ensure all potential or actual infections
are being identified. The Infection Control Committee will monitor these findings and report to the Quality
Assurance Committee at least monthly.
On 2/14/25 at 0804 hours, an infection control and surveillance review was conducted with the IP. The IP
stated the facility used the McGeer's criteria to identify true infections, and the information was listed on the
monthly Infection Prevention and Control Surveillance Log to be reviewed monthly with the Quality
Assurance program.
Review of Resident 144's Infection Surveillance - V 2 assessment dated [DATE], showed the resident was
prescribed an antibiotic medication for an eye infection and the resident's symptoms met the McGeer's
criteria.
Review of the facility's Infection Prevention and Control Surveillance Log for November 2024 failed to show
Resident 144's infection was included on the log, to be reported to and reviewed by the facility's Quality
Assurance Committee. The IP verified Resident 144's infection was not included on the log and should have
been.
3. On 2/14/25 at 0804 hours, an antibiotic stewardship review was conducted with the IP.
a. Review of the facility's Infection Prevention and Control Surveillance Log for November 2024 showed
Resident 127 was prescribed an antibiotic medication on 11/11/24, for pneumonia and the resident's
symptoms met the McGeers criteria.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555249
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/14/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sea Cliff Healthcare Center
18811 Florida St
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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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 0880
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Review of Resident 127's Infection Surveillance - V2 dated 11/14/24, showed the criteria for pneumonia
was met. However, Resident 127's medical record failed to show the resident's symptoms met the
McGeer's criteria for a true infection.
The IP verified Resident 127's symptoms did not meet the McGeers criteria, resulting in incorrect data
listing on the Infection Prevention and Control Surveillance Log for November 2024.
b. Review of the facility's Infection Prevention and Control Surveillance Log for January 2025 showed
Resident 159 was prescribed an antibiotic medication on 1/4/24, for other infection related to elevated
WBCs and met the McGeers criteria.
Review of Resident 159's Infection Surveillance - V2 dated 1/3/25, showed the McGeers criteria was met.
However, review of Resident 159's medical record failed to show the resident symptoms met the McGeers
criteria for a true infection.
The IP verified Resident 159's symptoms did not meet the McGeers criteria, resulting in incorrect data
listing on the Infection Prevention and Control Surveillance Log for January 2025.
4. Review of the facility's P&P titled IPCP (infection prevention control program) Standard and
Transmission-Based Precaution dated 1/28/25, showed in part, .wear a gown and gloves for all interactions
that may involve contact with the patient or the patient's environment. [NAME] PPE upon room entry, then
doff and properly discard PPE and perform hand hygiene before exiting the patient room to contain
pathogen . EBP is used in conjunction with standard precautions and expand the use of PPE through the
use of gown and gloves during high-contact resident care activities that provide opportunities for indirect
transfer of MDROs to staff hands and clothing then indirectly transferred to residents or from
resident-to-resident (e.g., resident with wounds and indwelling medical devices are at especially high risk of
both acquisition of and colonization with MDRO). Indwelling medical devices include, but are not limited to
central lines, PICC lines, urinary catheters, feeding tubes, and tracheostomies .
Review of the facility's P&P titled Infection Prevention-Employee Exposure dated 1/28/25, showed in parts,
Protective Barriers .Gowns: Wear disposable gowns when entering room .and it is anticipated that clothing
will become soiled with body fluids or when contact with soiled surfaces (such as side rails or bed linens of
an infected resident) is anticipated. Remove gown when the procedure is complete and prior to leaving the
resident's room .
a. Medical record review for Resident 152 was initiated on 2/11/25.
Review of Resident 152's MAR showed the following physician's order:
- dated 11/14/24, for Enhanced Barrier Precautions: PPE Required for high resident contact care activities.
Indication: implanted feeding device.
On 2/11/25 at 0815 hours, a medication administration observation via GT was conducted with LVN 8. A
sign/poster for EBP was observed on Resident 152's room door. LVN 8 was observed wearing a new pair of
gloves at the medication cart and entering Resident 152's room without a gown, to assess the resident's
BP. After LVN 8 prepared all the medications for GT administration at the medication cart, LVN 8 stated she
would need to wear a gown since Resident 152 had a GT. LVN 8 was observed wearing a new pair of
gloves and a gown during the medication administration observation.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
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555249
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/14/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sea Cliff Healthcare Center
18811 Florida St
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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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 2/11/25 at 1228 hours, an interview was conducted with LVN 8. LVN 8 stated she did not wear a gown
while checking the Resident 152's BP. LVN 8 also stated a gown and gloves were required when checking
the resident's BP and administering medications for the residents on EBP.
b. Medical record review for Resident 111 was initiated on 2/12/25.
Residents Affected - Some
Review of Resident 111's MAR showed the following physician's order:
- dated 9/6/24, for Enhanced Barrier Precautions: PPE Required for high resident contact care activities.
Indication: implanted feeding device.
On 2/12/25 at 0814 hours, a medication administration observation via GT was conducted with LVN 4. A
sign/poster for EBP was observed on Resident 111's room door. LVN 4 was observed wearing a new pair of
gloves at the medication cart and entering Resident 111's room without a gown, to assess the resident's
BP. While LVN 4 was measuring the resident's BP with the stethoscope and BP cuff, LVN 4's arms and
clothing were observed touching the resident's linens and the resident's arm. Shortly after the BP
assessment, LVN 4 returned to the mediation cart and started preparing nine medications for Resident 111.
After preparing the medications, LVN 4 wore a new pair of gloves, returned to Resident 111's room again
without a gown and proceeded to administer the medications through the resident's GT.
On 2/12/25 at 1110 hours, an interview was conducted with LVN 4. LVN 4 stated he did not wear a gown
while checking the resident's BP and administering the resident's medications. LVN 4 also stated he
realized after finishing the medication administration, he had to be gowned up. LVN 4 stated gown and
gloves were required PPE when providing care to the residents on EBP, which included the BP assessment
and medication administration.
On 2/13/25 at 0856 hours, an interview was conducted with the DON. The DON stated for the residents on
EBP, the facility staff providing care such as BP measurement and medication administration, need to wear
the gown and gloves before entering the room.
5. Review of the facility's P&P titled IPCP standard and Transmission-Based Precaution dated 1/28/25,
showed in part, .patient-care equipment (e.g., blood pressure cuffs). If common use of equipment for
multiple patients is unavoidable, clean and disinfect such equipment before use on another patient .
Review of the facility's P&P titled Infection Prevention-Employee Exposure dated 1/28/25, showed
Environmental and Equipment Protection: Dedicated use of non-critical care equipment (i.e.,
sphygmomanometer, stethoscope and thermometer) will be provided to MDRO resident(s), when available.
This equipment should be disinfected after each use whether dedicated to MDRO resident or shared.
a. On 2/11/25 at 0815 hours, a medication administration observation via GT was conducted with LVN 8. A
sign/poster of EBP was observed on Resident 152's room door. LVN 8 was observed bringing an
uncleaned stethoscope and BP cuff to Resident 152's room, to assess the resident's BP. After the BP
assessment, LVN 8 brought out the stethoscope and BP cuff to the medication cart and disinfected only the
earpieces of the stethoscope with the alcohol swab. LVN 8 did not sanitize the entire parts of the
stethoscope and BP cuff with the sanitizing wipe before and after use.
On 2/11/25 at 1228 hours, an interview was conducted with LVN 8. LVN 8 verified she did not
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555249
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sea Cliff Healthcare Center
18811 Florida St
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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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 0880
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
sanitize the BP cuff and stethoscope with the sanitizing wipe before and after use and sanitized only the
earpieces of the stethoscope with the alcohol swab after use.
b. On 2/12/25 at 0814 hours, a medication administration observation via GT was conducted with LVN 4. A
sign/poster of EBP was observed on Resident 111's room door. LVN 4 was observed sanitizing only the
earpieces of the stethoscope without sanitizing the entire parts of the stethoscope and BP cuff. Then, LVN
4 was observed bringing the stethoscope and BP cuff to Resident 111's room, to assess the resident's BP.
After the BP assessment, LVN 4 brought out the stethoscope and BP cuff to the medication cart and
sanitized only the earpieces of the stethoscope with the alcohol swab. LVN 4 did not sanitize the entire
parts of the stethoscope and BP cuff with the sanitizing wipe before and after use.
On 2/12/25 at 1110 hours, an interview was conducted with LVN 4. LVN 4 verified he did not sanitize the BP
cuff and stethoscope before and after use. LVN 4 stated he should have cleaned the entire parts of
stethoscope and BP cuff using the sanitizing wipe.
On 2/13/25 at 0856 hours, an interview was conducted with the DON. The DON stated the BP cuff and
stethoscopes should be disinfected before and after use, sanitizing the whole stethoscope from the ear
parts to the diaphragm, and it should be disinfected with bleach not with the alcohol swab.
6. Review of the facility's P&P titled Infection Prevention-Hand Hygiene dated 1/28/25, showed in part, Use
an alcohol-based hand rub containing at least 62% alcohol; or alternatively soap (antimicrobial or
non-antimicrobial) and water for the following situations: before donning sterile glove .after removing glove .
a. On 2/11/25 at 0815 hours, a medication administration observation via GT was conducted with LVN 8. A
sign/poster of EBP was observed on Resident 152's room door. After LVN 8 brought in all the prepared
medications into Resident 152's room and placed it on the resident's bedside table, LVN 8 was observed
walking out of the resident's room to the medication cart to get a cup of water for the GT administration.
LVN 8 discarded the gloves she was wearing and prepared a cup of water. Before reentering to the
resident's room, she wore a new pair of gloves without sanitizing her hands with the alcohol gel. After LVN 8
returned to the resident's room with a cup of water, she proceeded to administer the medications via GT.
On 2/11/25 at 1228 hours, an interview was conducted with LVN 8. LVN 8 stated she did not remember
whether she sanitized her hands with the alcohol gel in between changing the gloves when she walked out
of the resident's room to get a cup of water.
b. Review of the facility's P&P titled Administration Process dated 1/28/25, showed hands are to be washed
with soap and water before and after administering injections, eye drops, eardrops, nasal sprays.
On 2/11/25 at 0903 hours, a medication administration observation was conducted with LVN 6. LVN 6 was
observed preparing 10 medications, including eight tablets, one nasal spray and an insulin for injection for
Resident 68. After administering the tablets to Resident 68, LVN 6 trashed the empty cups, washed her
hands in the resident's restroom with soap and water. Then, LVN 6 was observed wearing a new pair of
gloves to assess the resident's glucose level using a lancet, glucometer and a test strip. After LVN 6
assessed the resident's glucose level, LVN 6 was observed changing the gloves without performing hand
hygiene. After LVN 6 wore a new pair of gloves, she proceeded to administer the
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555249
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/14/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sea Cliff Healthcare Center
18811 Florida St
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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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 0880
nasal spray to Resident 68's nostrils.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
On 2/11/25 at 1137 hours, an interview was conducted with LNV 6. LVN 6 stated she thought she cleaned
her hands in between changing the gloves. However, two surveyors independently observed LVN 6 not
performing hand hygiene in between changing the gloves before administering the last medication to the
resident, which was the nasal spray.
Residents Affected - Some
c. On 2/12/25 at 0814 hours, a medication administration observation via GT was conducted with LVN 4. A
sign/poster of EBP was observed on Resident 111's room door. After LVN 4 administered the third
medication to Resident 111's GT, LVN 4 walked out of the resident's room to get more water for the
remaining gloves. Then, LVN 4 returned to the resident's room with a cup of water wearing the same
gloves. LVN 4 was not observed changing the gloves. After LVN 4 re-entered the resident's room, LVN 4
resumed administering the rest of the medications via the resident's GT.
On 2/12/25 at 1110 hours, an interview was conducted with LVN 4. LVN 4 stated he did not change the
gloves when he walked out of the room to get more water. LVN 4 verified he came back to Resident 111's
room with the same gloves on. LVN 4 stated hand hygiene was required before entering and after leaving
the resident's room. LVN 4 verified he should have removed the gloves to prepare the cup of water, then
donned a new pair of gloves before re-entering the resident's room.
On 2/13/25 at 0856 hours, an interview was conducted with the DON. The DON stated the facility staff must
perform hand hygiene in between changing the gloves using alcohol gel or washing hands with soap and
water.
7. Review of the facility's P&P titled IPCP Standard and Transmission-Based Precautions dated 1/28/25,
showed standard precautions are infection prevention practices that apply to the care of all the residents,
regardless of suspected or confirmed infection or colonization status. They are based on the principle that
all blood, body fluids, secretions, and excretions (except sweat) may contain transmissible infectious
agents. Standard precaution includes use of PPE based on the predicted staff interaction with residents
and the potential for exposure to blood, body fluids, or pathogens), hand hygiene, environmental cleaning
and disinfection and reprocessing of reusable medical equipment.
On 2/11/25 at 0815 hours, a medication administration observation via GT was conducted with LVN 8. A
sign/poster of EBP was observed on Resident 152's room door. Prior to administering the medications to
Resident 152, LVN 8 was observed disconnecting the feeding tube from the resident's GT and placing the
feeding tube over the IV pole to hang it. After LVN 8 hung the GT tubing over the IV pole, the tubing was
dropped on the floor. LVN 8 then grabbed the tubing from the floor and hung it again over the IV pole
without disinfecting the tubing or replacing the tubing. Then, LVN 8 proceeded to administer the
medications through the resident's GT. After finishing the medication administration, LVN 8 was observed
grabbing the GT tubing from the IV pole and reattaching the tubing back to the resident's GT, without
disinfecting the tubing or replacing the tubing.
On 2/11/25 at 1228 hours, an interview was conducted with LVN 8. LVN 8 verified the feeding tube was
dropped on the floor, but she did not disinfect the tubing. LVN 8 stated she hung the tubing over the IV pole
again and started administering the medications to Resident 152. LVN 8 also stated she did not disinfect
the tubing before reattaching it to the resident's GT.
On 2/13/25 at 0856 hours, an interview was conducted with the DON. The DON stated the licensed nurse
should have securely placed the tube in the holder attached to the feeding pump, instead of
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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
02/14/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sea Cliff Healthcare Center
18811 Florida St
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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hanging the tubing over the IV pole. The DON also stated the licensed nurse should have disinfected the
feeding tube after it dropped on the floor and before reattaching it to the resident's GT.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555249
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/14/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sea Cliff Healthcare Center
18811 Florida St
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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F 0881
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on interview, medical record review, facility document review, and facility P&P review the facility
failed to implement an antibiotic stewardship program to reduce the risk of unnecessary or inappropriate
antibiotic use when two nonsampled residents (Residents 127 and 159) were being treated for conditions
which did not meet the McGeer's criteria. This failure had the potential of not accurately identifying true
infections and exposing the residents to unnecessary antibiotic use.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings:
Review of the facility's P&P titled Infection Prevention and Control Program revised 9/2017 showed
improving the use of antibiotics in healthcare to protect residents and reduce the threat of antibiotics
resistance is a national priority, and disease caused by resistant bacteria are increasing in long term care
facilities and contributing to higher rates of morbidity and mortality. The facility will promote appropriate
antibiotic use while optimizing the treatment of infections, while reducing possible adverse events
associated to antibiotic use.
On 2/14/25 at 0804 hours, an antibiotic stewardship review and concurrent interview was conducted with
the IP. The IP stated the facility used the McGeers criteria to identify true infections. The IP stated for
suspected infections that did not meet the McGeer's criteria and were treated with antibiotics, the process
was to notify the physician to evaluate the antibiotic usage.
a. Review of the facility's Infection Prevention and Control Surveillance Log for November 2024, showed
Resident 127 was prescribed an antibiotic medication on 11/11/24, for pneumonia and met the McGeer's
criteria.
Review of Resident 127's Infection Surveillance - V2 dated 11/14/24, showed the criteria for pneumonia
was met. However, review of Resident 127's medical record failed to show the resident's symptoms met
criteria for a true infection.
The IP verified Resident 127's medical record failed to show the resident's symptoms met the McGeer's
criteria. In addition, the resident's physician was not notified regarding the resident's antibiotic medication
not meeting the McGeer's criteria and to re-evaluate the need for the use of the antibiotic medication.
b. Review of the facility's Infection Prevention and Control Surveillance Log for January 2025, showed
Resident 159 was prescribed an antibiotic medication on 1/4/24, for other infection related to elevated
WBCs and met the McGeer's criteria.
Review of Resident 159's Infection Surveillance - V2 dated 1/3/25, showed the McGeer's criteria was met.
However, review of Resident 159's medical record failed to show the resident's symptoms met the
McGeer's criteria for a true infection.
The IP stated the facility did not have a McGeer's criteria tool for the other infections. The IP verified the
resident's symptoms did to meet the McGeer's criteria, and the resident's physician was not notified.
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AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555249
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/14/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sea Cliff Healthcare Center
18811 Florida St
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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F 0908
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on observation, interview, facility document review, and facility P&P review, the facility failed to
maintain the essential equipment in the safe operating conditions.
Residents Affected - Few
* The facility's ice machine was not cleaned and sanitized as per the manufacturer's instructions. This
failure had the potential for the essential equipment not functioning in the way it was intended and in turn
cause contamination of the food, leading to illnesses for the residents.
Findings:
Review of the facility's Matrix showed 157 of 166 residents consumed food prepared in the kitchen.
Review of the USDA Food Code 2022, Section 4-601.11 Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces,
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and utensils shall be clean
to sight and touch.
Review of the facility's P&P titled Ice Machine Cleaning Procedures dated 2023 showed the internal
components are to be cleaned monthly per manufacturer's recommendations.
Review of the facility's ice machine manufacturer guidelines titled Cleaning and Sanitizing Procedure
Instructions (undated) showed the following:
- Only use [Manitowac] approved ice machine cleaner and sanitizer for this application.
- Step 1: Ice must not be on the evaporator during the clean/sanitize cycle. Press the manual harvest button
in the service menu and allow the ice to harvest. Once all of the ice falls from the evaporator, turn the
machine off by pushing the power button.
- Step 2: Remove all ice from the bin/dispenser.
- Step 3: Press the clean button, follow the prompts, and select Turn off when complete. The unit does not
start dumping until you select Off or Ice mode. Water will flow through the dump valve and down the drain.
When water trough has refilled (approximately 1 minute) and the display indicates: Add the proper amount
of ice machine cleaner. (See chart #1 for proper amount). Chart #1 showed five ounces of cleaner was to
be added to the water trough.
- Step 4: Wait until the clean cycle is complete (approximately 24 minutes).
- Step 5: Remove parts for cleaning.
- Step 6: Mix a solution of the cleaner and warm water. Depending on the degree of mineral buildup. A large
quantity of solution may be required. Use the table to mix enough solution to thoroughly clean all parts.
Chart showed: use one gallon of water with 16 oz of cleaner solution.
- Step 7: Use half of cleaner mixture to clean all components. Soak parts for five minutes, 20 minutes for
heavily scaled parts. The cleaner solution will foam when it contacts lime scale and mineral deposits. Once
the foaming stops, use a soft-bristle nylon brush, sponge or cloth to thoroughly clean the following ice
machine areas: side walls, base (area above the trough), evaporator plastic
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555249
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/14/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sea Cliff Healthcare Center
18811 Florida St
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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F 0908
parts (top, bottom, and sides), bin or dispenser. Rinse all the components with clean water
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
- Step 8: While components are soaking, use half of the cleaner/water solution to clean all food zone
surfaces of the ice machine and bin (or dispenser). Use nylon brush or cloth to thoroughly clean the
following ice machine areas: side walls, base, evaporator plastic parts, bin, or dispenser. Rinse thoroughly
with clean water.
Residents Affected - Few
- Step 9: Mix a solution of sanitizer and lukewarm water. Three gallon (12 liters) of water and two ounces of
sanitizer.
- Step 10: Use half of the sanitizer/water solution to sanitize all removed components. Use a spray bottle to
liberally apply the solution to all surfaces of the removed parts or soak the removed parts in the
sanitizer/lukewarm solution. Do not rinse parts after sanitizing.
- Step 11: Use half of the sanitizer/water solution to sanitize all food zone surfaces of the ice machine and
bin. Use a spray bottle to liberally apply the solution: side walls, base, evaporator plastic parts, bin or
dispenser. Rinse all areas thoroughly with clean water.
- Step 12: Replace all removed components.
- Step 13: Wait 20 minutes.
- Step 14: Reapply power to the ice machine. Press the clean button and select make ice when complete.
- Step 15: When ice trough was refilled, and the display indicates: add the proper amount of ice machine
sanitizer to the water trough by pouring between the water curtain and evaporator. (See chart #1 for proper
amount.) Showed to use 3 oz of sanitizer.
On 2/11/25 at 0924 hours, an observation and concurrent interview was conducted with the Maintenance
Director and MA for the ice machine located in the kitchen. The MA stated he cleaned the ice machine once
a month. The MA was asked to explain the process he used to clean the ice machine. The MA stated he
mixed five ounces of the ice machine cleaner/descaler with a pitcher of water. The mixture was poured into
the machine and the clean cycle was started. The MA was asked how much water he mixed with the ice
machine cleaner/descaler. The MA stated he filled the pitcher to the top with water. The MA verified he did
not know how much water the pitcher held. The MA stated once the ice machine cleaner/descaler mixture
ran through the machine, he removed the internal parts and soaked the parts in bleach in a large container.
The MA then stated he put five ounces of ice machine sanitizer in the sink with water. The MA was not able
to state how much water he mixed with the sanitizer in the sink. The MA stated he soaked the ice machine
parts in the sanitizer/water mixture. The ice machine instructions located on the inside panel of the ice
machine were reviewed with the Maintenance Director and MA. The Maintenance Director stated the MA
was confused with the ice machine chemicals and the instructions were in English, which was difficult for
the MA to understand.
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