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
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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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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.
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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)
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Event ID:
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