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Inspection visit

Health inspection

TRABUCO HILLS POST ACUTECMS #5553081 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

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

F 0580 Level of Harm - Potential for minimal harm Residents Affected - Some Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. **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 physician and RP were notified of the skin changes for one of two sampled residents (Resident 1). This failure posed the risk of Resident 1 to experience a delay in receiving care. Findings: Review of the facility's P&P titled Notification of Changes revised 12/19/22, showed the facility is to promptly consult the resident's physician and notify the resident responsible representative when there's a change requiring notification including need to alter treatment for a resident's change in physical status. On 7/31/24 at 0900 hours, a telephone interview was conducted with Family Member 1. Family Member 1 stated on 7/28/24, they reported bruising on Resident 1's legs and arms to the facility staff. Family Member 1 stated Resident 1 was on a blood thinner medication. Family Member 1 stated she was concerned about the new onset of bruising on Resident 1's arms and legs because Resident 1 verbalized a staff member was rough with Resident 1. On 7/31/24 at 1148 hours, Resident 1 was observed in bed with generalized purple discoloration to her bilateral upper and lower extremities. When asked about her skin condition, Resident 1 stated she did not remember how she got the discoloration. Medical record review for Resident 1 was initiated on 7/31/24. Resident 1 was readmitted to the facility on [DATE]. Review of Resident 1's H&P examination dated 3/17/24, showed Resident 1's diagnoses included osteoporosis and post status fall at home. Resident 1 was being administered a blood thinner medication and no history of bruising. The H&P did not show Resident 1 had a skin rash or visible lesions. Resident 1 did not have capacity to make medical decisions. Review of Resident 1's progress note dated 7/28/24, showed Resident 1 was observed with skin discoloration. Further review of the progress notes failed to show documented evidence, Resident 1's physician and RP were notified of Resident 1's discoloration on 7/28/24. On 7/31/24 at 1611 hours, an interview was conducted with CNA 1. When asked about Resident 1's skin (continued on next page) Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE TITLE (X6) DATE FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Facility ID: If continuation sheet Page 1 of 2 Event ID: 555308 Printed: 05/15/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION 555308 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/01/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Trabuco Hills Post Acute 25652 Old Trabuco Road Lake Forest, CA 92630 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 0580 Level of Harm - Potential for minimal harm Residents Affected - Some FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete condition, CNA 1 stated she was aware Resident 1 had scattered bruises but did not report or document the bruising because CNA 1 thought the nurses had already been aware. CNA 1 acknowledged she should have reported the bruising to the nurses. On 8/1/24 at 1615 hours, an interview was conducted with LVN 2. When asked about Resident 1's skin condition, LVN 2 stated on 7/28/24, Family Member 1 reported Resident 1 had a change in condition to Resident 1's legs. LVN 1 acknowledged he should have completed a change in condition for Resident 1's skin status on 7/28/24. Event ID: Facility ID: 555308 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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Citations

1 citation recorded*CMS

What do CMS severity letters mean?

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

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

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

  • 0580GeneralS&S Bno actual harm

    F580 - Notification of Changes

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

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Common questions about this visit

What happened during the August 1, 2024 survey of TRABUCO HILLS POST ACUTE?

This was a inspection survey of TRABUCO HILLS POST ACUTE on August 1, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at TRABUCO HILLS POST ACUTE on August 1, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) tha..."

What type of survey was this?

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

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