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Inspection visit

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FOUNTAIN VALLEY POST ACUTECMS #5553281 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.

555328 04/10/2025 Fountain Valley Post Acute 11680 Warner Avenue Fountain Valley, CA 92708
F 0684 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, medical record review, and facility P&P review, the facility failed to ensure one of three sampled residents' (Resident 3) medical record was accurate and complete. Residents Affected - Few * The facility failed to ensure the documentation for monitoring Resident 3's condition for 72 hours each shift was completed after the resident's fall incident. This failure posed the risk for changes in Resident 3's health condition to go undetected and possibly delay necessary care and treatment. Findings: Review of the facility's P&P titled Change of Condition Notification dated 2001 showed the nurse will record in the resident's medical record information relative to changes in the resident's medical/mental condition or status. Medical record review for Resident 3 was initiated on 4/10/25. Resident 3 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Review of Resident 3's H&P examination dated 8/24/24, showed Resident 3 had no capacity to understand and make decisions. Review of Resident 3's eINTERACT Change in Condition Evaluation – V 5.1 dated 2/21/25, showed Resident 3 had an unwitnessed fall on 3/24/25 at 2015 hours, with no evidence of an injury. Review of Resident 3's progress notes failed to show documented evidence the licensed nurses had monitored the resident's condition post fall on the following dates and shifts: - on 3/24/25, for the NOC shift (2300 – 0700 hours); - on 3/25/25, for the day shift (0700 – 1500 hours); - on 3/25/25, for the NOC shift; - on 3/26/25, for the day shift; - on 3/26/25, for the NOC shift - on 3/27/25, for the day shift; and Page 1 of 2 555328 555328 04/10/2025 Fountain Valley Post Acute 11680 Warner Avenue Fountain Valley, CA 92708
F 0684 - on 3/27/25, for the evening shift (1500 -2300 hours). Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm On 4/10/25 at 1000 hours, an interview was conducted with RN 3. When asked about the facility's process when a resident had a change in condition, RN 3 stated the licensed nurses were expected to assess the resident's condition and document their findings. RN 3 stated after the initial change of condition documentation, the licensed nurses were expected to continue the monitoring of the resident's condition every shift for 72 hours and to document the assessment in the resident's medical record. Residents Affected - Few On 4/10/25 at 1120 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review was conducted with RN 4. RN 4 stated Resident 3 had an unwitnessed fall on 3/24/25, and the licensed nurses were expected to monitor Resident 3's condition every shift for 72 hours after the fall to ensure the changes in the resident's condition were closely monitored. RN 4 verified there were missing documentation from the licensed nurses to show the resident's condition was monitored every shift for 72 hours after the fall incident. On 4/10/25 at 1345 hours, an interview was conducted with the DON. The DON was informed and acknowledged the above findings. 555328 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.

  • 0684GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F684 - Quality of care

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the April 10, 2025 survey of FOUNTAIN VALLEY POST ACUTE?

This was a inspection survey of FOUNTAIN VALLEY POST ACUTE on April 10, 2025. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at FOUNTAIN VALLEY POST ACUTE on April 10, 2025?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."

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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