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
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to conduct and complete neurological
assessment (neuro checks - assessment of neurological function and [LOC]-level of consciousness) for the
first hour after an unwitnessed fall for one out of three sampled residents (Resident 1).
Residents Affected - Few
This failure had the potential to result in serious consequences, including loss of consciousness, seizures
(uncontrolled movements), and coma (unable to wake up) which could go undetected.
Findings:
On January 16, 2025, at 9:25 a.m., an unannounced visit was made to the facility for a quality-of-care
issue.
On January 16, 2025, at 9:35 a.m., a concurrent observation & interview with Resident 1 was conducted.
Resident 1 was observed in her room, lying face down on the floor next to her bed. Resident 1 was turned
over onto her back, then helped to sit on her bed, by Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN 1) and a Certified
Nursing Assistant (CNA). Observation of Resident 1, indicated, a small pinkish, discolored area of
resident's right forehead. Resident 1 stated she had fallen, hit her head, and had complaints of right
shoulder discomfort, and nausea.
On January 16, 2025, at 9:42 a.m., LVN 1 was interviewed. LVN 1 stated, Resident 1 hit her head and
stated she would initiate neurochecks every 15 minutes for the first hour, every 30 minutes for the second
hour and then every 4 hours for 24 hours. LVN 1 further stated neurochecks are important to assess
residents for any changes in their level of consciousness.
A review of Resident 1's Resident Information, dated January 17, 2025, at, 8:31 a.m., indicated, resident
was admitted to the facility on , August 30, 2024, with a diagnosis of muscle weakness and history of
falling.
A review of Resident 1's Brief Interview for Mental Status (a cognitive assessment), dated December 9,
2024, indicated a score of 12 (moderate cognitive impairment).
A review of Resident 1's SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation)/COC (Change of
Condition) ASSESSMENT FORM, dated January 16, 2025, indicated, .unwitnessed fall .
A review of Resident 1's progress notes dated January 16, 2025, indicated, .Resident was found on the
floor by CNA(Certified Nursing Assistant) .Neuro checks implemented .Patient (Resident 1) complained of
headache. Will continue to monitor per doctors ordered .
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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
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Event ID:
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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
555383
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/06/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Blythe Post Acute LLC
285 West Chanslor Way
Blythe, CA 92225
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 0684
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
A review of Resident 1's document titled NEUROLOGICAL ASSESSMENT, dated January 16, 2025,
indicated, the licensed nurses did not complete Resident 1's neurological assessment during the start of
neuro-checks by not assessing the resident's pupil response. In addition, the licensed nurses did not
conduct a neurological assessment (pupil response, eye response, level of consciousness, speech, and
motor response) after 9:55 a.m., despite the requirement for assessments every 15 minutes for the first
hour following the fall.
On January 16, 2025, at 10:25 a.m., a concurrent interview and observation of CNA 1 were conducted.
CNA1 was observed entering Resident 1's room. CNA 1 stated, she was returning to assess Resident 1's
vital signs (pulse, respirations, blood pressure, and temperature) every 15 minutes, per neuro-check policy.
CNA 1 stated, other components of the neuro checks would be completed by the licensed nurse. CNA 1
stated, the licensed nurse should have returned after 15 minutes to reassess Resident 1.
On January 16, 2025, at 10:36 a.m., an observation of LVN 1 was conducted. LVN 1 was seen by down the
hall from Resident 1's room, working at the medication cart and passing medications to residents. LVN 1
was not observed returning to Resident 1's room to conduct a neuro check assessment between 9:55 a.m.
and 10:36 a.m.
On January 16, 2025, at 10:47 a.m., an interview with LVN 1 was conducted. LVN 1 stated, she notified
Resident 1's physician of the resident's fall and received an order to monitor Resident 1 and conduct neuro
checks. LVN 1 stated her last assessment of Resident 1 was at 9:55 a.m. and has not returned to re-assess
Resident 1. LVN 1 further stated she reported Resident 1's unwitnessed fall to RN 1 at approximately 10:30
a.m. and RN 1 was to take over the monitoring and neurological assessment of Resident 1.
On January 16, 2025, at 10:59 a.m., an interview with RN 1 was conducted. RN 1 stated, at approximately
10:40 a.m., she received a report from LVN 1 indicating Resident 1 had an unwitnessed fall. RN 1 stated
she informed LVN 1 that she would monitor Resident 1 and conduct neuro checks per facility protocol. RN 1
stated Resident 1 should be assessed, initiate neuro-checks every 15 mins the first hour, every 30 minutes
for the second hour, hourly for four hours, and then every four hours for 24 hours.RN 1 stated, she had not
yet assessed Resident 1 for neuro checks.
On January 16, 2025, at 11:10 a.m., an interview was conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON), who
stated, the licensed nurse should monitor a resident who experienced an unwitnessed fall by conducting
neuro checks assessment, at the time of the fall, every 15 minutes the first hour, every 30 minutes the
second hour, hourly for 4 hours, then every 4 hours for 24 hours.
The DON stated neuro-check assessments are important to complete, to ensure residents who hit their
head during a fall do not experience an altered level of consciousness. The DON stated physical
assessments are part of the neuro-check process and are important to complete to ensure a resident did
not sustain additional physical injuries during a fall. The DON verified, RN 1 and LVN 1 had not monitored &
assessed Resident 1's neuro-checks for the first hour, per facility policy. The DON stated, it is her
expectations licensed nurses follow facility protocol of neuro-check monitoring & assessments. The DON
further stated, the facility does not have a written policy and procedure specifically for Neuro-checks. The
DON stated, the procedures and time frames written on the neuro-check document, are followed. The DON
further stated, Resident 1 is on a blood thinning medication (Blood thinners place a resident at increased
risk for internal bleeding after a fall), and she had received orders to transfer Resident 1 to acute hospital
for further evaluation.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Event ID:
Facility ID:
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