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 interview and record review the facility failed to ensure Levothyroxine was administered for one of
one resident (Resident 6) reviewed for quality of care, when Resident 6 did not receive the scheduled dose
of Levothyroxine on November 30, 2025 and December 4, 2025.This failure had the potential for Resident 6
not to receive the desired benefit of the medication and may cause adverse reactions.Findings:On
December 5, 2025, at 10:44 a.m., an interview was conducted with Resident 6 in her room. Resident 6
stated she did not receive her daily scheduled dose of Levothyroxine on November 30, 2025 and December
4, 2025. A review of Resident 6's admission Record dated December 5, 2025, indicated an admission date
of February 6, 2023, with a diagnoses which included hypothyroidism (condition where the thyroid gland
does not produce enough essential hormones (like thyroxine) to regulate the body's energy use, slowing
down metabolism and bodily functions like heart rate, breathing, and digestion).A review of Resident 6's
History and Physical dated October 20, 2025, indicated resident had the capacity to understand and make
decisions.A review of Resident 6's Physician Orders dated December 22, 2025, indicated Levothyroxine
(thyroid hormone medication to treat hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid gland)) Sodium Oral Capsule
150 micrograms (mcg - a unit of measurement), give 150 mcg by mouth in the morning for Hypothyroidism
was ordered on August 28, 2025.A review of Resident 6's November 2025 Medication Administration
Record (MAR) for Levothyroxine 150 mcg dated November 30, 2025, at 6 a.m., indicated the medication
was not administered. A review of Resident 6's Medication Administration Note dated November 30, 2025,
at 5:36 a.m. indicated, .Levothyroxine Sodium Oral Capsule 150 mcg Give 150 mcg by mouth in the
morning for Hypothyroidism waiting on meds to be delivered.A review of Resident 6's December 2025
Medication Administration Record (MAR) for Levothyroxine 150 mcg dated December 4, 2025, at 6 a.m.
was blank and did not indicate a checkmark, representing the medication was administered.There was no
documented evidence that Levothyroxine was administered on November 30, 2025 and December 4,
2025.A review of the Electronically Transmitted Prescription dated December 4, 2025, indicated Resident
6's Levothyroxine 150 mcg 14 tablets was received and signed by Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) 1 on
December 4, 2025, at 5:24 a.m.On December 17, 2025, at 4:47 p.m. an interview was conducted with LVN
1. LVN 1 stated Resident 6 missed a dose of Levothyroxine on November 30, 2025 due to not being
available. LVN 1 stated she signed the Electronically Transmitted Prescription for Resident 6's Levothyroxine
on December 4, 2025 at 5:24 a.m., which indicated Levothyroxine was received and available for
administration. LVN 1 stated Resident 6's Levothyroxine was not administered on December 4, 2025, at 6
a.m. and it should have been. LVN further stated it was important to administer the medication to prevent
any adverse reactions from a missed dose.On December 19, 2025 at 2:08 p.m., an interview was
conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON). The DON stated Resident 6 missed Levothyroxine dose on
November 30, 2025 and was unsure why when it was administered prior to and after this date. The DON
stated Resident 6's Levothyroxine was received and signed by LVN 1 on December 4, 2025 at 5:24 a.m.
and was available for
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Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other
safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the
date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date
these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation.
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
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555297
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
01/02/2026
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Hemet Hills Post Acute
1717 West Stetson Avenue
Hemet, CA 92545
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F 0755
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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administration. The DON stated there was no reason not to administer the medication as it was delivered
on time for the scheduled dose and the nurse should have administered the medication. The DON stated
there was no documentation indicating the medication was administered. The DON stated it was important
to administer the medication to prevent adverse reactions from a missed dose related to her diagnosis of
hypothyroidism.A review of the facility policy and procedure titled, Administering Medications, dated April
2019, indicated, .Medications are administered in accordance with prescriber orders.
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555297
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
01/02/2026
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Hemet Hills Post Acute
1717 West Stetson Avenue
Hemet, CA 92545
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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, and record review the facility failed to ensure, for one of nine resident reviewed for
infection control (Resident 8), proper infection control measures were implemented when Certified Nursing
Assistant (CNA) 1 did not wear personal protective equipment (PPE - equipment, such as gloves and gown,
used to protect against infection or illness) upon entering Resident 8's room, who was on contact isolation
precautions (an infection control intervention to reduce transmission of multidrug-resistant organisms
(bacteria that have become resistant to multiple antibiotics)).The failure had the potential to result in cross
contamination and increasing the spread of infection among a vulnerable population.Findings:On
December 5, 2025, at 11:40 a.m., an observation was conducted outside Resident 8's room. A contact
isolation sign was posted outside Resident 8's room, along with a PPE cart containing gowns and gloves.
The sign indicated, .STAFF MUST.Put on gloves before room entry.Put on gown before room entry.On
December 5, 2025, at 11:47 a.m. an observation was conducted inside Resident 8's room. Resident 8
activated his call light. CNA 1 entered the room without a gown or gloves and turned off the call light by
pressing the button beside the bed.On December 5, 2025, Resident 8's record was reviewed. Resident 8
was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including extended spectrum beta lactamase (ESBL bacteria that are resistant to many antibiotics) to the right foot wound. A review of Resident 1's Minimum
Data Set (MDS - an assessment tool) dated September 24, 2025, indicated a Brief Interview for Mental
Status (BIMS - a tool to assess cognitive function) score of 12 (moderate cognitive impairment). A review of
the facility document titled, Order Listing Report, dated December 5, 2025 indicated, .Strict Single Room
Isolation with: Contact Precautions due to ESBL.On December 5, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. an interview was
conducted with CNA 1. CNA 1 stated Resident 8 was on contact isolation precautions. CNA 1 stated she
did not wear a gown or gloves prior to entering Resident 8's room to clear the call light. CNA 1 stated she
should have worn a gown and gloves prior to entering Resident 8's room. CNA 1 further stated this was
important to prevent the spread of infection.On December 19, 2025, at 11:31 a.m. an interview was
conducted with the Infection Preventionist (IP). The IP stated based on the CDC's contact isolation sign and
the facility's policy, CNA 1 should have worn a gown and gloves prior to entering Resident 8's room. The IP
stated it was important to follow the CDC guidelines and facility policy to protect others from infection or
cross contamination.On December 19, 2025, at 2:08 p.m., an interview was conducted with the Director of
Nursing (DON). The DON stated it was the best practice to wear a gown and gloves prior to entering a
resident's room who was on contact isolation precautions. The DON stated CNA 1 should have followed the
facility policy of wearing a gown and gloves prior to entering Resident 8's room. The DON stated it was
important to follow the facility's policy to reduce the transmission of infection.A review of the facility policy
and procedure titled, Isolation - Categories of Transmission-Based Precautions, dated September 2022
indicated, .Contact Precautions.Staff.wear gloves.when entering the room.Staff.wear a disposable gown
upon entering the room.
Residents Affected - Few
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