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Inspection visit

Health inspection

ALAMEDA HOSPITAL D/P SNFCMS #5553811 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 0755 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to have the ordered antibiotic (medication used to treat infection) for one (Resident 1) of two residents. Residents Affected - Few This failure to have the antibiotic in the facility on 6/29/23 and 6/30/23 resulted in Resident 1 ' s delayed treatment of infection and rehospitalization. Findings: During a review of Resident 1 ' s face sheet, undated, the face sheet indicated Resident 1 was admitted to the facility June 2023, with diagnosis of Alzheimer ' s (progressive disease that destroys memory and other mental functions) disease and pneumonitis (inflammation of lung tissues) due to inhalation of food and vomit. A review of Resident 1 ' s Order Information Report as of 6/29/23, indicated an order, start date at 6/29/23 at 9:00 p.m., for amoxicillin-pot clavulanate (Augmentin) 600-42.9 mg/5 mL suspension 7.5 mL. The order indicated the Augmentin was to be given twice a day. During an interview on 7/19/23, at 9:30 a.m., with Director of Nursing (DON), DON stated the facility did not have the Augmentin. During an interview on 7/19/23, at 12:15 p.m., with Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), ADON stated Resident 1 returned to the facility on 6/29/23 from the hospital with a discharge order for an antibiotic. The first dose was scheduled on 6/29/23 at 9:00 p.m. ADON stated PM shift Registered Nurse (RN) 1 ordered the antibiotic stat (urgent). Night shift Registered Nurse (RN) 2 faxed the antibiotic order to the pharmacy twice. At AM shift, there was still no antibiotic. ADON stated she would have aggressively contacted pharmacy and elevated the issue. During an interview on 7/19/23, at 12:50 p.m., with DON, DON stated Resident 1 missed two doses of antibiotics, the 9:00 p.m. dose for 6/28/23 and 9:00 a.m. dose for 6/29/23. During an interview on 7/19/23, at 2:00 p.m., with DON, DON stated not having the antibiotic affected patient care, accommodation of patient needs, disruption in treatment, and possible antibiotic resistance; it was imperative to complete antibiotic treatment. During an interview on 7/19/23, at 3:00 p.m., with AM shift Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) 1, LVN 1 stated she received report from RN 2 that the antibiotic had not arrived. LVN 1 stated during her 9:00 a.m. medication pass, she documented the antibiotic in the medication administration record (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: 555381 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 555381 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 07/19/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Alameda Hospital D/P Snf 2070 Clinton Ave Alameda, CA 94501 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 0755 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few (MAR) as not given. LVN 1 contacted the pharmacy and was informed the antibiotic was not filled as it was not covered by Resident 1 ' s insurance. LVN 1 stated pharmacy asked her if she would like to order the antibiotic and LVN 1 stated no. LVN 1 stated Resident 1 was left without the antibiotic. LVN 1 stated without receiving the prescribed antibiotic, the infection would not be treated and the infection would spread. During a review of Resident 1 ' s facility document, Progress Notes, dated 6/30/23, the Progress Notes indicated oxygen saturation (oxygen level carried by blood) was 89 (normal range 92-100). Supplemental oxygen was administered via nasal cannula (lightweight tube placed in the nostrils with the other end connected to an oxygen supply source). Resident 1 had difficulty swallowing and secretions were suctioned. Physician was notified and gave orders to send Resident out via 911. Resident 1 was re-hospitalized . During a review of the facility ' s policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Medication Orders Non-Controlled Medication Orders, dated 2007, the P&P indicated, The prescriber shall be contacted by nursing for direction when delivery of a medication will be delayed, or the medication is not available. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 555381 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.

  • 0755GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F755 - Pharmacy Services

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the July 19, 2023 survey of ALAMEDA HOSPITAL D/P SNF?

This was a inspection survey of ALAMEDA HOSPITAL D/P SNF on July 19, 2023. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at ALAMEDA HOSPITAL D/P SNF on July 19, 2023?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharm..."

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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