F 0550
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or
her rights.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident right to know about, and had
access to, the contact information for the Ombudsman (State Patient/Resident advocacy services) and
California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and Federal and State Survey results.
This failure had the potential for not allowing Residents or their family members to exercise their right to
know contact advocates about their concerns regarding the care they received in the facility and how to
view the results of the facility surveys and the plans of correction (A document from the facility that would
state how to correct any deficiencies or findings, and to keep them from happening again.) prepared by the
facility in response to a complaint investigation or recertification survey.
Findings:
(Cross Reference F575, F577)
During an observation on 10/7/24, at 2:30 p.m., the bulletin boards across from the nursing station to the
right of room [ROOM NUMBER] were observed to be blocked by one of two medicine carts.
During an observation on 10/7/24, at 4:15 p.m., the activity / dining room, and the staff break room was
observed to not have a poster that indicated how to contact the Ombudsman, CDPH, or where to find the
facility survey results.
During an observation on 10/7/24, at 4:05 p.m., the bulletin board by room [ROOM NUMBER] was not
blocked by a medication cart. An observation on the bottom of the bulletin board that was previously
blocked by a medication cart, indicated a notice in small font, on how to contact the Ombudsman and
CDPH.
During an interview on 10/07/24, at 2:51 p.m., Interview with Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) N stated he
did not know how to contact ombudsman or CDPH. He stated he did not know where the survey results for
the facility were located.
During an interview, on 10/7/24 at 2:55 p.m., Sampled Resident 2 stated I never heard of the Ombudsman
or the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). She stated she did not know how to contact the
ombudsman or CDPH, or locate survey results.
During an interview on 10/7/23 at 3:06 p.m., Unsampled Resident 16 stated she did not know how to
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Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other
safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the
date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date
these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation.
LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER
REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
TITLE
(X6) DATE
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555258
B. Wing
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/11/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Valley of the Moon Post Acute
347 Andrieux St
Sonoma, CA 95476
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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 0550
contact the Ombudsman, CDPH or view the survey results.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
During an interview on 10/07/24 at 3:27 p.m., Family Member W stated she did not know how to contact the
Ombudsman, CDPH, or view the survey results.
Residents Affected - Some
During an interview on 10/07/24, at 3:57 p.m., Unsampled Resident 17 stated he did not know how to
contact the Ombudsman, CDPH, or view the survey results.
During an interview on 10/7/24, at 4:10 p.m. , Licensed Staff N stated she did not know how to contact the
Ombudsman, CDPH, or where the survey results were located.
During an interview on 10/8/24, at 945 a.m., Unlicensed Staff X stated she did not know how to contact the
ombudsman, CDPH, or where the survey results were located.
During an interview on 10/8/24, at 12:25 p.m., Sampled Resident 2 and Sampled Resident 13 stated they
did not know how to contact the Ombudsman, CDPH, or where the survey results were located.
During an interview on 10/09/24 , at 8:40 a.m. Family Member AA stated she did not know how to contact
the Ombudsman, CDPH, or where the survey results were located.
During an interview on 10/09/24, at 9 a.m. , with Sampled Resident 6, he stated he did not know how to
contact the Ombudsman, CDPH or where the find the survey results.
During an interview on 10/09/24 , at 11:51 a.m., with Family Member BB, he stated he did not know how to
contact the Ombudsman, CDPH or where to find the survey results.
During and interview with the Resident Council Members on 10/9/24 at 1:30 p.m., 5 residents and one
family member in attendance did not know what the CDPH was, or what a survey was, how to contact the
Ombudsman and CDPH, and where to review the survey results.
During an observation and interview on 10/11/24, at 9: 30 a.m., Interim DON stated she did not know
where to find the contact information for the Ombudsman or the CDPH. She moved the medication cart that
was parked in front of the bulletin board outside of resident room. She stated the information for the
Ombudsman and CDPH, with phone numbers, was located on the bottom of the bulletin board. She stated
it was pretty small and would have been blocked by the medication cart. She stated residents and family
members would not have been able to see the information. She stated the risk to residents and familis was
they would not know who to contact if they had a problem. She stated was unable to locate where the
location of the survey results were in the unit. She asked RN E Resource where it was located, and he
located a binder on top of the resident chart rack that contained the survey results and the plans of
correction.
A review of the facility Policy and Procedure titled Resident Rights, revised 4/24, indicated The Resident
has the right: .8. To filed a complaint with the State Survey and Certificate Agency concerning Resident
abuse or neglect or misappropriation of Resident property in Nursing Center. 9. To contact and be visited by
any represetnative of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the State, the State's long term
care ombudsman person or advocacy system . 10. To examine the results of the Nursing Center's most
recent survey conducted by resspresentative of tthe Department of Health and Hman Services, and the
plan of correction prepared by the Nursing Center in response to the survey. 25. To a posting of names,
addresses and telephoen numbers of all pertinent state client advocacy
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555258
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/11/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Valley of the Moon Post Acute
347 Andrieux St
Sonoma, CA 95476
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 0550
groups such as survey and certification, licensing, ombudsman, protection and advocacy netrwork, and
medicaid fraud control unit.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
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B. Wing
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/11/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Valley of the Moon Post Acute
347 Andrieux St
Sonoma, CA 95476
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 0577
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents knew about, and had access
to, the contact information for the Ombudsman (State Patient/Resident advocate services) and California
Department of Public Health (CDPH) and Federal and State Survey results.
Residents Affected - Some
This had the potential for not allowing Residents or their family members to exercise their right to know
contact advocates about their concerns regarding the care they received in the facility and how to view the
results of the facility surveys and the plans of correction.
Findings:
(Cross Reference F550, F575)
During an observation on 10/7/24, at 2:30 p.m., the bulletin boards across from the nursing station to the
right of room [ROOM NUMBER] were observed to be blocked by one of two medicine carts.
During an observation on 10/7/24, at 4:15 p.m., the activity / dining room, and the staff break room was
observed to not have a poster that indicated how to contact the Ombudsman, CDPH, or where to find the
facility survey results.
During an observation on 10/7/24, at 4:05 p.m., the bulletin board by room [ROOM NUMBER] was not
blocked by a medication cart. An observation on the bottom of the bulletin board that was previously
blocked by a medication cart, indicated a notice in small font, on how to contact the Ombudsman and
CDPH.
During an interview on 10/07/24, at 2:51 p.m., Interview with Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) N stated he
did not know how to contact ombudsman, CDPH. He stated he did not know where the survey results for
the facility were located.
During an interview, on 10/7/24 at 2:55 p.m., Sampled Resident 2 stated I never heard of the Ombudsman
or the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). She stated she did not know how to contact the
ombudsman , CDPH or survey results.
During an interview on 10/7/23 at 3:06 p.m., Unsampled Resident 16 stated she did not know how to
contact Ombudsman, CDPH or view the survey results.
During an interview on 10/07/24 at 3:27 p.m., Family Member W stated she did not know how to contact the
Ombudsman, CDPH, or view the survey results.
During an interview on 10/07/24, at 3:57 p.m., Unsampled Resident 17 stated he did not know how to
contact the Ombudsman, CDPH, or view the survey results.
During an interview on 10/7/24, at 4:10 p.m. , Licensed Staff N stated she did not know how to contact the
Ombudsman, CDPH, or where the survey results were located.
During an interview on 10/8/24, at 945 a.m., Unlicensed Staff X stated she did not know how to
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555258
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/11/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Valley of the Moon Post Acute
347 Andrieux St
Sonoma, CA 95476
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 0577
contact the ombudsman, CDPH, or where the survey results were located.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
During an interview on 10/8/24, at 12:25 p.m., Sampled Resident 2 and Sampled Resident 13 stated they
did not know how to contact the Ombudsman, CDPH, or where the survey results were located.
Residents Affected - Some
During an interview on 10/09/24 , at 8:40 a.m. Family Member AA stated she did not know how to contact
the Ombudsman, CDPH, or where the survey results were located.
During an interview on 10/09/24, at 9 a.m. , with Sampled Resident 6, he stated he did not know how to
contact the Ombudsman, CDPH or where the find the survey results.
During an interview on 10/09/24 , at 11:51 a.m., with Family Member BB, he stated he did not know how to
contact the Ombudsman, CDPH or where to find the survey results.
During and interview with the Resident Council Members on 10/9/24 at 1:30 p.m., 5 residents and one
family member in attendance did not know what the CDPH was, or what a survey was, how to contact the
Ombudsman and CDPH, and where to review the survey results.
During an observation and interview on 10/11/24, at 9: 30 a.m., Interim DON stated she did not know
where to find the contact information for the Ombudsman or the CDPH. She moved the medication cart that
was parked in front of the bulletin board outside of resident room. She stated the information for the
Ombudsman and CDPH, with phone numbers, was located on the bottom of the bulletin board. She stated
it was pretty small and would have been blocked by the medication cart. She stated residents and family
members would not have been able to see the information. She stated the risk to residents and familis was
they would not know who to contact if they had a problem. She stated was unable to locate where the
location of the survey results were in the unit. She asked RN E Resource where it was located, and he
located a binder on top of the resident chart rack that contained the survey results and the plans of
correction.
A review of the facility Policy and Procedure titled Resident Rights, revised 4/24, indicated The Resident
has the right: .8. To filed a complaint with the State Survey and Certificate Agency concerning Resident
abuse or neglect or misappropriation of Resident property in Nursing Center. 9. To contact and be visited by
any represetnative of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the State, the State's long term
care ombudsman person or advocacy system . 10. To examine the results of the Nursing Center's most
recent survey conducted by resspresentative of tthe Department of Health and Hman Services, and the
plan of correction prepared by the Nursing Center in response to the survey. 25. To a posting of names,
addresses and telephoen numbers of all pertinent state client advocacy groups such as survey and
certification, licensing, ombudsman, protection and advocacy netrwork, and medicaid fraud control unit.
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555258
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/11/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Valley of the Moon Post Acute
347 Andrieux St
Sonoma, CA 95476
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 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** During an
interview and inspection of the emergency crash cart on 10/09/24 at 1:33 p.m., LVN K reviewed the
contents of the crash cash cart, both inside and outside. LVN K stated the nurses on night shift (7 p.m. to 7
a.m.) checked the crash cart (to ensure all contents were present). LVN K confirmed the crash cart did not
contain portable oxygen (although it was listed on the contents list and had been signed off as checked by
night nurses). LVN K stated Resident 80's portable oxygen had been low earlier that day and she had taken
the oxygen tank located on the crash cart for Resident 80's use. LVN K stated she had called Central
Supply Staff V (Staff V, who worked at a sister facility) on Tuesday (the prior day) and again earlier that
morning to reorder oxygen for the facility. When asked to clarify if she had called Staff V twice (yesterday
and today) to reorder the oxygen but it was not provided, LVN K stated the oxygen was not delivered. She
stated they sometimes had delivery issues.
Residents Affected - Some
During an interview and inspection of the oxygen storage closet on 10/09/24 at 1:33 p.m., LVN K confirmed
there were no full, portable oxygen tanks in the closet; LVN K confirmed the closet contained eleven empty
oxygen tanks. LVN K stated the following residents required oxygen: Resident 80, Resident 9, Resident 2,
Resident 13 and Resident 5
During a follow-up interview and inspection of the oxygen closet on 10/09/24 at 2:30 p.m., the Director of
Staff Development (DSD) and LVN K stated staff found two, full portable oxygen tanks in the oxygen closet
that had been hidden from view in the back during the earlier inspection (at 1:33 p.m.).
During a telephone interview on 10/09/24 at 3:35 p.m., Staff V was asked about his involvement with
reordering oxygen supplies at the facility. Staff V stated he ordered oxygen for the facility every Wednesday
and it was delivered Thursday. Staff V stated the maximum amount he could order for the facility was twelve
tanks as the facility only had oxygen racks (storage unit that safely holds oxygen tanks) that accommodated
that number. When asked if he had gotten a call the previous day from staff alerting him to their low oxygen
supply, Staff V stated they called at 8 p.m. (after-hours on Wednesday) and indicated they were running low.
Staff V stated he subsequently placed and emergency oxygen order that morning at approximately 9 a.m.
or 10 a.m. (over twelve hours later). When asked if he had had placed emergency oxygen orders in the
past, Staff V stated this morning was the second time he had placed an emergency order and stated he did
not track oxygen ordering/supply replacement for the facility.
During an interview 10/09/24 at 4:46 p.m., the Administrator stated the facility currently had six (full) oxygen
tanks in the oxygen closet. When asked why Staff V's oxygen order (from that morning) had not yet arrived,
Administrator stated the shipment would be arriving tomorrow (Friday) because deliveries took 24-hours
and there were no same-day deliveries.
Based on observation, interview, and clinical record review, the facility failed to maintain a portable oxygen
tank inventory and properly anticipate emergent respiratory care equipment needs for six Sampled
Residents (Resident 4, Resident 2, Resident 1, Resident 13, Resident 80, Resident 6), and 2 Unsampled
Resident (Resident 5, Resident 9) who received oxygen therapy.
The facility's inability to ensure Resident's daily and emergent oxygen needs had the potential for
Respiratory Distress (shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, and possible respiratory failure), Hypoxemia
(oxygen deprivation) and potential for death, during a facility evacuation that required
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555258
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/11/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Valley of the Moon Post Acute
347 Andrieux St
Sonoma, CA 95476
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 0695
transport of residents to county shelters or private homes.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Findings:
Residents Affected - Some
During an observation and interview, on 10/7/24 at 2:45 p.m., Sampled Resident 4 was observed in her
bed. The head of her bed was at 45 degrees. Oxygen was being delivered via nasal cannula (through the
nose) connected to a wall mounted medical gas delivery system at 2 Liters per minute. She stated she had
to wear her oxygen, or she gets too short of breath. She stated she used it at home.
During an observation and interview, on 10/7/24 at 2:55 p.m., Sampled Resident 2 was observed in her
bed. The head of her bed was at 45 degrees. Oxygen was being delivered via nasal cannula connect to a
wall mounted medical gas delivery system at 2 liters per minute. She stated she has trouble breathing even
with the oxygen. She stated she had to have it if she didn't want to die.
During an observation on 10/7/24 at 10 a.m., Sampled Resident 13 was observed sleeping in her room.
The head of her bed was raised 45 degrees. Oxygen was being delivered via nasal cannula.
During an observation on, 10/7/24 at 3 p.m., Sampled Resident 13 was observed sleeping in her room. The
head of her bed was raised 45 degrees. Oxygen was being delivered via nasal cannula.
During an observation on 10/09/24, at 8 a.m., the facility crash cart did not appear to have a tank of
oxygen.
During an observation and interview, on 10/9/24 at 12 p.m., Sampled Resident 1 was observed sitting up in
a chair next to her bed. Oxygen was being delivered via nasal cannula connected to a wall mounted
medical gas delivery system at 2 Liters per minute. She was observed talking in short phrases, talking
gasping breaths, and coughing several times. She stated she wore her oxygen as much as she could so
she would not get so tired.
During an observation on 10/9/24, at 12:34 p.m. Unsampled Resident 9 was observed in the dining room.
Oxygen was being delivered via nasal cannula connected to a portable oxygen concentrator on his
wheelchair (w/c) with a portable oxygen concentrator (a device that delivers oxygen) located hanging off the
back with a nasal cannula (n/c) oxygen tubing connected to the air flow port. The O2 tank level meter was
set a 2/Liters per minute.
During an observation on 10/9/24, at 1:15 p.m., the facility crash cart was observed to not have a tank of
oxygen. During a review of the crash cart binder daily log on 10/9/24, a checkmark indicated a check for a
portable oxygen tank.
During an interview on 10/9/24, at 2:39 p.m., the Director of Nursing (DON) stated she did not know how
many residents were oxygen dependent or needed oxygen intermittently. She stated she was unable to
provide an inventory of portable oxygen tanks available in the facility. She stated the facility did not have a
Policy and Procedure (P&P) for Respiratory Care or Maintenance of Respiratory inventory or Equipment.
She stated the use of contracted vendor included deliveries once a week. She stated she was unsure how
the oxygen vendor knew how many portable oxygen tanks to deliver to the facility. DON stated she did not
know how many portable tanks of oxygen were needed emergently if the facility had to evacuate residents.
During an interview with Administrator on 10/9/24, at 2:44 p.m., he stated the portable oxygen tank
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555258
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/11/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Valley of the Moon Post Acute
347 Andrieux St
Sonoma, CA 95476
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 0695
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
was missing from the crash cart probably because staff took it to replace an empty portable oxygen tank for
a resident. He stated to have no available oxygen tanks in the department was no problem because they
could just ask the hospital for some more. He stated the ability to use the hospital portable oxygen tank
inventory was part of a shared services agreement between the Skilled Nursing Facility and the Hospital.
During an interview on 10/9/24, at 2:50 p.m., Engineer Q and Engineer R (who were employed by the
hospital, not the facility), stated that hospital engineering had stated the skilled nursing facility ordered their
own medical gas. They stated they had never spoken with the skilled nursing Administrator. They stated the
extra inventory on the loading docks were available for the hospital patients.
During an interview with Engineer Manager S, on 10/9/24, at 2: 55 p.m., he stated he did not know about a
shared services agreement with the skilled nursing facility, to let them use their portable oxygen inventory.
He stated the hospital inventory was checked daily and based on patient need. He stated in case of
emergency or evacuation of the hospital, they would use all the portable oxygen tanks in the hospital to
transport patients out of the hospital. He stated he had never spoken with the skilled nursing Administrator
about sharing the portable oxygen tank inventory.
During an interview with Administrator on 10/9/24 at 3:10 p.m., he stated staff had a lack of knowledge
about what to do if they needed portable oxygen tanks delivered. He stated there was no P&P that outlined
the process to utilize the hospital portable oxygen tank inventory. Administrator stated he had not
considered the portable oxygen needs of continuous or intermittent oxygen needs of residents if an
emergent evacuation of the facility was needed. He stated the risk to residents who needed oxygen during
an emergency was they might be short of breath.
Sampled Resident 4 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses of Heart Failure (A chronic condition in which
the heart doesn't pump blood as well as it should, leading to shortness of breath and other symptoms) and
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) (A lung disease that blocks airflow and makes it difficult to
breathe). Sampled Resident 4 had a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) Score of 3 (A score of 1-7
indicates the cognition is severely impaired, 8-12 indicates the cognition is moderately impaired, and 13-15
indicates the cognition is intact).
A review of Resident 4's medical record indicated a care plan (Not dated), that indicated Resident 4 is at
risk for difficulty breathing, persistent cough, confusion, shortness of breath and fatigue related to (R/T)
COPD. Resident 4 has Oxygen Therapy r/t ineffective gas exchange, Respiratory illness. O2 AT 2L/MIN
(liters per minute), VIA NASAL CANNULA (A device used to deliver supplemental oxygen through your
nose.) PRN (As needed) SOB / WHEEZING / O2 SAT (Saturation) (A measurement of how effective red
blood cells carry oxygen) <90%.
A review of Resident 4's medical record indicated a document titled Order Summary, dated 7/12/24, that
indicated O2 AT 2 L/M VIA NASAL CANNULA PRN SOB/WHEEZING SAT < 90%.
Sampled Resident 2 was admitted [DATE], with diagnoses of COPD, Palliative Care (Hospice), and
Dependence on Supplemental Oxygen. Sampled Resident 2's BIMS score was 12.
A review of Sampled Resident 2's medical record document titled Order Summary, dated 6/4/24, indicated
Continuous Oxygen: Administer oxygen at 2L via nasal cannula continuously for difficulty of breathing and
comfort.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Valley of the Moon Post Acute
347 Andrieux St
Sonoma, CA 95476
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
A review of Sampled Resident 2's medical record care plan (not dated) indicated Resident 2 has Oxygen
Therapy r/t Respiratory illness, CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE. OXYGEN SETTINGS:
O2 AT 2L/MIN VIA NASAL CANNULA CONTINUOUSLY FOR SOC R/T COPD AND TO MAINTAIN
SATURATION OVER 92%. Resident 2 is a risk of difficulty breathing / SOB r/t episode of low oxygen
saturation. Provide oxygen as ordered. Resident 2 is at risk for difficulty breathing, persistent cough,
confusion, dyspnea, SOB and fatigue R/T COPD. Give oxygen therapy as ordered by the physician.
Sampled Resident 1 was admitted [DATE], with diagnoses of COPD, Heart Failure, Repeated Falls and
others. Sampled Resident 1's BIMS score was 14.
A review of Sampled Resident 1's medical record document titled Order Summary, dated 8/225/23,
indicated Oxygen 2L via nasal cannula PRN to keep oxygen saturation greater than 92%.
A review of Sampled Resident 1's medical record care plan (not dated) indicated Resident 1 is at risk for
difficult breathing , persistent cough, confusion, dyspnea (Labored breathing), SOB and fatigue RT/ COPD.
Oxygen 2L via nasal cannula PRN to keep oxygen saturation greater than 92%. Sampled Resident 1 has
nonproductive cough r/t COPD. Provide oxygen as ordered. Sampled Resident 1 is at risk for difficulty
breathing persistent cough, confusion, dyspnea, SOB and fatigue R/T COPD.
Sampled Resident 13 was admitted [DATE], with diagnoses of chronic kidney disease, Palliative Care, and
Anxiety. Sampled Resident 13's BIMS score was 8.
A review of Sampled Resident 13's medical record document titled Order Summary, dated 7/16/24,
indicated O2 at 2 L/MIN VIA NASAL CANNULA PRN SOB/WHEEZING?O2 Sat < 90%.).
A review of Sampled Resident 13's medical record care plan (not dated) indicated Resident 13 is at risk of
difficulty breathing / SOB r/t episode of low oxygen saturation. Provide oxygen as ordered. O2 AT 2L/MIN
VIA NASAL CANNULA PRN SOB/WHEEZING/O2 SAT , 90%.
Sampled Resident 80 was admitted [DATE], with diagnoses of COPD, Encounter for Palliative Care.
Sampled Resident 80's BIMS score was 11.
A review of Sampled Resident 80's medical record document titled Order Summary, dated 6/22/24,
indicated O2 AT 2 L/MIN VIA NASAL CANNULA CONTINUOUSLY FOR SOB R/T CHRONIC
RESPIRATORY FAILURE.
A review of Sampled Resident 80's medical record care plan (not dated) indicated Resident 80 has Oxygen
Therapy r/t Ineffective gas exchange, Respiratory illness (COPD, Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure .
OXYGEN SETTINGS: O2 AT 2L/MIN VIA NASAL CANNULA CONTINUOUSLY.
Sampled Resident 6 was admitted [DATE], with diagnoses of COPD, Heart Failure, Chest Pain and Muscle
Weakness. Sampled Resident 6's BIMS score was 15.
Un-Sampled Resident 9 was admitted [DATE], with diagnoses of COPD, Heart Failure, and Muscle
Weakness. Un-Sampled Resident 9's BIMS score was 13.
A review of Un-Sampled Resident 9's medical record indicated a document titled Order Summary, dated
7/6/24, that indicated O2 AT 2L/MIN VIA NASAL CANNULA CONTINUOUSLY FOR SOB R/T COPD.
A review of Un-Sampled Resident 9's medical record care plan indicated Un-sampled Resident 9 has
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Valley of the Moon Post Acute
347 Andrieux St
Sonoma, CA 95476
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F 0695
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Oxygen Therapy r/t Ineffective gas exchange, Respiratory illness. OXYGEN SETTINGS: Continuous
Oxygen: Administer oxygen at 2 L via nasal cannula continuously for difficulty of breathing and comfort.
Un-Sampled Resident 5 was admitted [DATE], with diagnoses that included Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute
Kidney Failure, Muscle Weakness, History of Falling. Un-Sampled Resident 5 had a BIMS score of 10.
Residents Affected - Some
A review of Un-Sampled Resident 5s medical record indicated a document titled Order Summary, dated
7/27/23, that indicated Oxygen 2L via nasal cannula PRN to keep oxygen saturation greater than 92%.
A review of Un-Sampled Resident 5's medical record care plan indicated Un-Sampled Resident 5 is on
Oxygen Therapy as need r/t ineffective gas exchange. Oxygen 2L via nasal cannula PRN to keep oxygen
saturation greater than 92%.
Review of a P&P titled Crash Cart, revised 5/24, indicated Equipment to be included on the modified crash
cart at all times: .H. Oxygen full tank. After each use, supplies will be cleaned and re-stocked as needed.
A request was made to the facility to review of copy of the skilled nursing facility and hospital shared
services agreement. A copy of the shared services agreement was not received before the end of the
survey.
Review of an article titled AARC (American Association for Respiratory Care) Clinical Practice Guideline
Oxygen Therapy in the Home or Alternate Site Health Care Facility, Original publication: Respir Care
1992;37(8):918-922., indicated for respiratory care and oxygen use, Long-term oxygen therapy (LTOT) in
the home or alternate site health care facility is normally indicated for the treatment of hypoxemia. LTOT has
been shown to significantly improve survival in hypoxemic patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD). LTOT has been shown to reduce hospitalizations and lengths of stay. May be used for
portability, ambulation, and as backup to a stationary oxygen system in the event of power failure or
equipment malfunction. Equipment maintenance and supervision: All oxygen delivery equipment should be
checked at least once daily by the patient or caregiver. Facets to be assessed include proper function of the
equipment, prescribed flowrates, remaining liquid or compressed gas content, and backup supply. Oxygen
therapy should be administered in accordance with the physician prescription. Oxygen therapy use in
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease for the treatment of chronic hypoxemia should be administered
continuously (i.e., 24 hours per day) unless the need has been shown to be associated only with specific
situations (e.g., exercise and sleep).
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Valley of the Moon Post Acute
347 Andrieux St
Sonoma, CA 95476
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F 0726
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way
that maximizes each resident's well being.
Based on interview and record review, the facility: 1) Failed to ensure Registered Nurses (RNs) had
accurate, verified competencies (verification of essential job functions; skills/ability required to perform safe
nursing care) in their employee files when 2 of 2 sampled Registered Nurses (RN B and RN C) did not have
documented, complete PICC line (peripherally inserted central catheter) competencies per facility policy,
and 2) Failed to ensure Licensed Vocational Nurse L (LVN L) had accurate competencies in his employee
file when LVN L's employee file indicated he had PICC line competencies, but LVN's are not legally nor
professionally qualified to care for PICC lines.
These deficiencies caused potential for unsafe nursing practice and potentially placed PICC residents at
risk of harm.
(A PICC line is an intravenous catheter [also called a central line] that is inserted into a vein in the arm,
which is advanced toward the heart until the tip rests in the vein near the heart. A PICC is used to
administer medication directly into the large vein near the heart).
Findings:
Review of the facility's self-assessment titled, 2024 (Facility Name) Facility Assessment, subtitled, Services
and Care We Offer Based on Residents' Needs (dated 2024) indicated the facility, .cares for many different
residents with various types of care needs. The list below identifies the most common or frequently
provided services . Under the heading, Specific Care or Practices, the document indicated Medications
required, .administration of medications that residents need by route - including . intravenous ( .central lines
[PICCs]) .
Review of facility policy titled, Medication Administration, subtitled, Intravenous (IV) Administration of Drugs
via Central Venous Catheter (CVC) or Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICC) (undated) indicated,
.IV drugs shall be administered by a registered nurse . Under subtitle, Procedures, the policy indicated, All
central lines will be capped or have and extension set applied . IV tubing is changed as follows: Continuous
central line infusion every 24 hours . Monitoring PICC Insertion Site . Check the insertion site daily . Monitor
for signs and symptoms of systemic (widespread) infection . Check for patency (the line is open, not clotted
off) . (document) Resident's tolerance and response to therapy . Dressing Changes . PICC dressing should
be changed: Frequency: Once a week for a clear dressing . Sooner or as needed . Flushing of PICCs .
Flushing is recommended to promote and maintain patency and prevent the mixing of incompatible
medications and solutions . Flush 10ml (milliliters) 0.9% sodium chloride (IV solution) daily when not in use,
before and after each use, blood draws, transfusion (blood) .
During an interview and concurrent review of employee files on 10/11/24 at 9:23 a.m., Human Resources
Staff (HR A) reviewed RN A, RN B and Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) C's employee files. HR A stated
RN B was hired 6/23/2023 and she had her initial skills evaluated on 6/23/23. The skills list titled, Licensed
Nurse Skills Competency Checklist indicated RN B had met the requirements for Central Venous (PICC) .
catheter flushing (flushing with saline to keep the line patent) and Central Venous Catheter Changes
(dressing changes). The evaluator did not document the method of evaluation (discussion versus
visualization of skill performance) under the Description and Rationale columns of the skills list evaluation
(Conversely, her PPE use [gloves/gowns/masks] was evaluated by demonstration of putting on and taking
off PPE appropriately). HR A reviewed RN B's skills check list dated one
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Valley of the Moon Post Acute
347 Andrieux St
Sonoma, CA 95476
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
year later on 6/27/24 and stated she had competency checked for .IV care (PICC line .). Review of the
check list indicated RN B's PICC evaluation was dated 7/14/24; the method of instruction was, discussion
(not assessment of skill performance). Review of both skills lists (from 2023 and 2024) indicated RN B's
competency/skill regarding PICC IV Tubing or Monitoring CVC/PICC Insertion Site (both included in the
PICC policy) was not assessed (and those skills were not listed on the skills list).
Residents Affected - Some
During the same interview and concurrent review of employee files on 10/11/24 at 9:23 a.m., HR A
reviewed RN C's employee file and stated she was hired 11/17/2022 and had her initial skills assessed and
dated on 11/17/2022. The skills checklist indicated she was assessed for PICC flushing and catheter
changes. The list indicated RN C was not evaluated for PICC skills regarding IV tubing or Monitoring of the
PICC insertion site and the evaluation method (discussion versus visual assessment of skill performance)
was not documented (both the description and rationale columns were blank). Review of RN C's skills
check list dated two years later on 8/2/24 indicated she was evaluated for IV care (PICC line .) using
discussion as the method of instruction (conversely, her hand hygiene [washing] was evaluated by
demonstration).
During the same interview and concurrent review of employee files on 10/11/24 at 9:23 a.m., HR A
reviewed LVN L's nursing competencies. HR A stated LVN L was hired on 4/23/2024 and his skills
competency check list was dated 7/2024. The list indicated on 8/5/24, he was assessed to be competent in
IV care (PICC line .) using the method of discussion. (LVN's are legally not permitted to work with PICC
lines: they are not allowed to perform flushing, dressing changes, administer medications or work with the
tubing).
During an interview on 10/11/24 at 10:42 a.m., the Director of Staff Development stated the facility accepts
and admits residents with PICC lines.
During a telephone interview on 10/11/24 at 12:04 p.m., the DON was asked about registered nurse's PICC
competencies. The DON stated all nurses (RN's and LVN's) go through annual competency checks utilizing
the Nurse Skill Competency Checklist. When asked how skills were assessed, the DON stated an example
of assessing nurse competency was observing them pass medication. The DON stated the facility did not
usually have residents with PICC lines but when they did, she gave the nurses impromptu inservices
(education/training that nurses receive while on the job to improve their skills and performance). When
queried about PICC competency including IV care (PICC line) (not reflecting specific items like
monitoring/flushing/dressing changes - items identified as required in the policy), the DON stated the RN
PICC skills list was, not itemized but she planned to change that. Regarding LVNs, the DON stated she
educated the LVN's on what to look for (regarding PICC lines).
During an interview on 10/11/24 at 1:00 p.m., RN E (Resource nurse) was asked if it was acceptable to
assess an RN's PICC competency with discussions, versus actual observation of a nurse's PICC skills, and
RN E stated, no
Review of facility policy titled, Nurse Staff Competency (revised 1/2022) indicated, It is the policy of this
facility to have sufficient nursing staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to provide nursing
and related services to assure resident safety . The policy indicated, .b. The competency in skills and
techniques necessary to care for residents' needs include but (are) not limited to: . Basic nursing skills . 4.
Director of Staff Development, Nurse Manager or designee must validate all skills listed on the form for
competent performance .
Review of the facility's LVN job description (dated 12/17/2021) indicated working with PICC lines
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COMPLETED
10/11/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Valley of the Moon Post Acute
347 Andrieux St
Sonoma, CA 95476
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F 0726
was not located in the section titled, Essential Duties And Responsibilities.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
According to the Journal of Infusion Nursing (the official publication of the Infusion Nurses Society), revised
2016, subtitled, Standards of Practice, further subtitled, Section One: Infusion Therapy Practice, further
subtitled, 5. Competency Assessment and Validation, indicated, 5.1 As a method of public protection to
ensure patient safety, the clinician is competent in the safe delivery of infusion therapy and vascular access
device (VAD) insertion and/or management .5.3 Competency assessment and validation is performed
initially and on an ongoing basis .5.4 Competency validation is documented in accordance with
organizational policy. Subtitle, Practice Criteria, indicated, B. Use a standardized approach to competency
assessment and validation across the health care system to accomplish the goal of consistent infusion
practice C. Validate clinician competency by documenting the knowledge, skills, behaviors, and ability to
perform the assigned job .1. Validate initial competency before providing patient care .
Residents Affected - Some
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F 0760
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview and record review, the facility did not ensure the safety of one sampled resident
(Sampled Resident 1), when medication that was ordered to be administered on an empty stomach was
administered at the same time as two medication that were ordered to be administered with food.
Residents Affected - Few
This medication administration was the result of not following the physician's order and had the potential to
result in medication not being absorbed properly and the risk of Sampled Resident 1 to experience side
effects that included gastric upset, nausea and gastric reflux.
Finding:
During an observation on 10/8/24, at 8:51 a.m., Licensed Vocational Nurse K administered Gabapentin
(Medication used to treat pain), Omeprazole DR (Medication used to decrease the amount of acid
produced by the stomach.) and Metformin (Medication used to treat diabetes) to Sampled Resident 1.
During an interview and record review on 10/8/24 at 8:55 a.m., Licensed Vocational Nurse K stated
breakfast was served between 7:30 a.m. and 8 a.m. She stated at 9 a.m. Sampled Resident 1 would have
been considered to have a full stomach from breakfast. She stated she was unsure if any of Sampled
Resident 1's medication was ordered to be administered with food. A review of the Medication
Administration Record (MAR) indicated Sampled Resident 1's physician had ordered the Omeprazole DR
to be administered on an empty stomach, and Gabapentin and Metformin to be administered with food.
Licensed Vocational Nurse K stated, Should I have given it? She reviewed the physicians ordered and
stated the Policy and Procedure for a medication error was to call the physician and get instructions.
During an interview on 10/8/24 at 9:17 a.m., Director of Staff Development (A nursing role that is
responsible to plan implement and evaluate educational programs to improve the skills and knowledge of
nursing staff) stated she had educated Licensed Vocational Nurse K. She stated for medication
administration, medications that are ordered to be given on an empty stomach should be administered at
6:30 a.m. She stated if medication were administered incorrectly, the nurse should call the doctor. She
stated administration of a medication with food, that is ordered to be administered on an empty stomach,
would have been a medication error. She stated the potential risk of harm to a resident would have been
pain, Gastroesophageal reflux (A condition which the stomach contents leak backward from the stomach in
the food pipe.), and malabsorption (An imperfection absorption of stomach contents which may inhibit the
physician ordered amount of medication.).
During an interview on 10/8/24 at 9:27 with Interim Director of Nursing, she stated if there was a medication
error, the nurse would have to complete a medication error form, notify the medical director and the result
would be reported to the Quality Assurance committee for review. She stated the definition of a medication
error is a medication not given at the correct time. She stated it was important to administer medication
prescribed for GERD on an empty stomach, because to administer it on a full stomach would have affected
the absorption of Omeprazole DR. She stated administration of Omeprazole DR with food was a medication
error.
During a phone interview on 10/08/24 at 10:20 a.m., Pharmacist stated she does not attend Quality
Assurance Committee and only hears about medication errors from the nurses. She stated there were no
Policy and Procedures for medication errors and did not respond about what the definition of medication
error was. She stated administration of the physician ordered GERD medication with food was No
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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Valley of the Moon Post Acute
347 Andrieux St
Sonoma, CA 95476
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
harm, no foul, if there was no patient reaction to it. She would not say if a physician ordered food to be
administered on an empty stomach, she would not state how long before breakfast or after breakfast should
the administration take place in order to ensure it was administered according to the physician's orders.
Pharmacist stated the manufacturers recommendations to administer GERD medication on an empty
stomach were simply recommendation. She stated medication administration had to follow physician's
orders, and if the GERD medication was administered with food, the resident might not absorb the
medication effectively and the resident would not get the maximum benefit of the medication.
Sampled Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses that included Benign Neoplasm
of the transverse colon (Cancer of the colon which is in the intestine of the body), Hemorrhage of the anus
and rectum (Uncontrolled profuse bleeding from the part of the body that holds and expels stool in the
body.), acute posthemorrhagic anemia (A condition that develops when a person loses a large volume of
blood.), Diverticulosis (multiple pouches in the colon that collect digested food / stool.), Gastrointestinal
hemorrhage (Bleeding anywhere in the area from the mouth to the rectum.), GERD.
A review of Sampled Resident 1's medical record indicated a document titled Order Summary Report,
dated 10/17/24, indicated Omeprazole Oral Capsule Delayed Release 20 MG (Omeprazole/e) Give 1
capsule by mouth in the morning for GI ppx **Give 30 minutes before breakfast*Give on an empty stomach,
dated 10/9/24.
A review of Sampled Resident 1's medical record indicated a document titled Medication Administration
Record (MAR): Omeprazole Oral Capsule Delayed Release 20 MG (Omeprazole) Give 1 capsule by mouth
in the morning for GI ppx (please) Give on an empty stomach.
A review of Sampled Resident 1's medical record indicated the MAR administration time of 8 a.m. was
indicated for;
-Omeprazole Oral Capsule Delayed Release 20 MG (Omeprazole) Give 1 capsule by mouth In the morning
for GI ppx (please) Give on an empty stomach Order Date09/05/23.
- metFORMIN HCI ER Oral Tablet Extended Release 24 Hour 500 MG (Metformin HCI)e 1tablet by mouth
one time a day for DM Give with food DO NOT CRUSH Order Date-09/05/2023.
A review of a facility Policy and Procedure, titled PREVENTING AND DETECTING ADVERSE
CONSEQUENCES AND MEDICATION ERRORS. Dated 10/2019, indicated The interdisciplinary team
reviews the resident's mediation regimen for efficacy and actual or potential medication-related problems
on an ongoing basis in accordance with the policy on Medication Management.
A review of the medication guide for Omeprazole DR titled MEDICATION GUIDE OMEPRAZOLE
DELAYED-RELEASE CAPSULES, USP(oh mep? ra zole)10 mg, 20 mg and 40 mg, dated February 2015
indicated How should I take Omeprazole Delayed Release Capsules? Take omeprazole delayed-release
capsules exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not change your dose or stop omeprazole
delayed-release capsules without talking to your doctor. Take omeprazole delayed-release capsules at least
one hour before a meal.
Review of an articled from the National Institute of Health (NIH) National Library of Medicine National
Center of Biotechnological Information, titled Medication Dispensing Errors and Prevention, by Rayhan A.
Tariq; Rishik Vashisht; Ankur Sinha; Yevgeniya Scherbak, titled Common Medication
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Valley of the Moon Post Acute
347 Andrieux St
Sonoma, CA 95476
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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 0760
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Administration Errors, indicated Incorrect Timing - Being completely accurate with scheduled doses in both
home and healthcare settings is challenging. Significant alterations in the absorption of some medications
occur in the presence or absence of food. The result may be underdosing or overdosing.
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
555258
If continuation sheet
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