F 0551
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow the responsible party's declination for the COVID-19
vaccine for one of three residents, (Resident 1).
Residents Affected - Few
This failure denied Resident 1's responsible party, (RP) to exercise her rights on behalf of Resident 1.
Findings:
On February 1, 2024, at 9 a.m., a telephone interview was conducted with Resident 1 ' s family member
(FM). The FM stated she was the translator for Resident 1's responsible party (RP). The FM stated that in
December 2023, while visiting with Resident 1, a nurse came into the room and asked if they wanted
Resident 1 to have the COVID vaccine. The FM stated that the RP told the nurse no vaccinations. The FM
stated that she went to the nurses' station and informed the staff that they did not want Resident 1 to have
any vaccines. The FM stated the next day the RP received a phone call from the facility staff stating that
Resident 1 had no adverse events from the COVID vaccine. The FM stated that the RP was very upset that
Resident 1 received the vaccine after she had told the staff no vaccines.
On February 7, 2024, at 11:30 a.m., an unannounced visit to the facility was initiated for a complaint
investigation.
A review of Resident 1's medical records indicated he was admitted on [DATE], from a local general acute
care facility with diagnoses of traumatic brain injury (TBI - a disruption in the normal function of the brain
that can be caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head), right side subdural hematoma (bleeding between
the brain and the skull), multiple fractures, deep vein thrombosis (DVT - refers to the formation of one or
more blood clots in the veins), aspiration pneumonia (occurs when food or liquid is breathed into the lungs
instead of swallows and causes an infection in the lungs), tracheostomy (a surgically created hole through
the front of the neck and into the windpipe (trachea) and provides an air passage when the usual route for
breathing is somehow obstructed or impaired), and percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG - a
feeding tube inserted through the skin and the stomach wall).
On February 7, 2024, at 12:37 p.m., an interview was conducted with Resident 1. Resident 1 was asked if
he received the COVID vaccine. Resident 1 answered yes. Resident 1 was asked when he received the
vaccine, Resident 1 stated in December. Resident 1 was asked if his RP wanted him to have the COVID
vaccine. Resident 1 stated I don ' t know.
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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.
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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
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555390
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/07/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Corona Regional Medical Center D/P Snf
730 Magnolia Avenue
Corona, CA 92879
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 0551
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
On February 7, 2024, at 1:49 p.m., an interview was conducted with the Registered Nurse (RN). The RN
stated that the facility had a log with the residents listed on it. The RN stated that one nurse was
responsible for getting consent for the COVID vaccine from the RP. The RN stated that the nurse would
document who gave consent or refused and the date of consent or refusal. The RN stated on December 27,
2023, she called the physician for a telephone order for the COVID vaccine for Resident 1. The RN stated it
was another nurse ' s responsibility to decide on which three residents would get the vaccine. The RN
stated that the following day she was reviewing the log and noticed that Resident 1 ' s RP refused the
vaccine. The RN stated that the process was very confusing.
A record review of the facility ' s document titled COVID Vaccinations Station 1 indicated .Room (number),
(Resident 1 ' s name) .hand written note (RP) Refused (12/05) .Dose Completed Date .hand written note,
12/28/23 R (right) deltoid .
A review of Resident 1's Orders dated December 27, 2023, at 3:51 p.m., indicated Communication Method:
Phone .Comirnaty Intramuscular Suspension 30 MCG/0.3ML (COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) mRNA Virus
Vaccine) Inject 0.3 ml intramuscularly one time only for COVID vaccination for 7 Days Consent received
from RP and verified by MD; risks and benefits of explained. Administer once available from the pharmacy .
A review of Resident 1 ' s Progress Notes dated December 28, 2023, at 5 p.m., indicated (FM) came for
visit and said not to give any shits (sic) (flu and covid vaccines) as per RP (responsible party), Endorsed to
incoming shift.
A review of Resident 1's Medication Administration Record dated December 2023, indicated
.ComirnatyIntramuscular Suspension 30 MCG (micrograms)/0.3ML (milliliters) (COVID-19 (SARS- CoV-2)
mRNA Virus Vaccine) Inject 0.3 ml Intramuscularly one time only for COVID vaccination for 7 Days Consent
received from RP and verified by MD; risks and benefits of explained. Administer once available from the
pharmacy. -Start Date- 12/27/2023 1551 (3:51 p.m.) . Vaccine was documented as given on December 28,
2023, at 11:06 p.m., in the right deltoid.
A review of Resident 1's Progress Notes dated December 29, 2023, at 6:21 p.m., indicated Spoke with
(Resident 1's) (FM) with (RP) on bedside, upset about the Covid vaccine given at night shift .
A review of the facility's policy and procedure titled Pneumococcal, Influenza and COVID-19 Immunization Tracking and Monitoring revised February 2024, indicated .5) The patient resident or representative has the
opportunity to accept or refuse the vaccine, and change their decision .
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Event ID:
Facility ID:
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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
555390
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/07/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Corona Regional Medical Center D/P Snf
730 Magnolia Avenue
Corona, CA 92879
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 0609
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper
authorities.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview, and record review, the facility failed to report an allegation of abuse, to the state survey agency,
ombudsman, and local law enforcement, within two hours for one of three residents (Resident 1).
This failure had the potential to result in the delay of investigation and implementation of corrective action
for Resident 1.
Findings:
On February 1, 2024, at 9 a.m., a telephone interview was conducted with Resident 1's family member
(FM). The FM stated that she was translating for the responsible party (RP). The FM stated that Resident 1
complained of pain in the back of his head approximately two weeks ago. The FM stated that Resident 1
made a fist and stated he was punched in the head. The FM was unaware if the facility staff knew about the
allegation.
On February 7, 2024, at 11:30 a.m., an unannounced visit to the facility for a complaint investigation was
initiated.
A review of Resident 1's medical records indicated he was admitted on [DATE], from a local general acute
care facility with diagnoses of traumatic brain injury (TBI - a disruption in the normal function of the brain
that can be caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head), right side subdural hematoma (bleeding between
the brain and the skull), multiple fractures, deep vein thrombosis (DVT - refers to the formation of one or
more blood clots in the veins), aspiration pneumonia (occurs when food or liquid is breathed into the lungs
instead of swallows and causes an infection in the lungs), tracheostomy (a surgically created hole through
the front of the neck and into the windpipe (trachea) and provides an air passage when the usual route for
breathing is somehow obstructed or impaired), and perctaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG - a feeding
tube inserted through the skin and the stomach wall).
On February 7, 2024, at 12:37 p.m., an interview was conducted with Resident 1. Resident 1 was asked if
he had ever been physically abused by staff, Resident 1 answered yes. Resident 1 was asked how he was
physically abused, Resident 1 stated I was hit in the head. Resident 1 was asked where he was hit,
Resident 1 answered in the back of my head. Resident 1 was asked if he was hit with a closed fist or
opened hand, Resident 1 responded closed. Resident 1 was asked when it happened. Resident 1 stated a
couple of months ago. Resident 1 was asked what time of day the incident occurred, Resident 1 stated in
the evening. Resident 1 was asked who hit him in the back of the head, Resident 1 stated (name of a staff
member). Resident 1 was asked if the staff member said anything when he hit him in the back of the head.
Resident 1 stated no. Resident 1 was asked if he told any of the staff about being hit in the back of the
head, he stated Yes. Resident 1 was asked who was the staff member he told. Resident 1 stated I don 't
know. Resident 1 was asked what the staff did, Resident 1 stated nothing. Resident 1 was asked if the staff
member had taken care of him since the incident, Resident 1 stated no. Resident 1 was asked if he was
evaluated by a nurse, or needed treatment for his head. Resident 1 stated head pain. Resident 1 was asked
if he could say what the staff did for his head pain. Resident 1 shook his head to the left and right. Resident
1 was asked if the police came to take a statement. Resident 1 stated no. Resident 1 was asked if he was
offered counseling. Resident 1 shook his head to the left and right. Resident 1 was asked if he felt safe at
the facility. Resident 1
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
555390
If continuation sheet
Page 3 of 4
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
555390
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/07/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Corona Regional Medical Center D/P Snf
730 Magnolia Avenue
Corona, CA 92879
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 0609
stated I don ' t know.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
A review of Resident 1's Progress Notes dated October 15, 2023, at 8:12 p.m., indicated .accusing staff of
threatening or hitting him Q, (every), shift no episode .
Residents Affected - Few
A review of Resident 1's Progress Notes dated November 2, 2023, at 7:58 a.m., indicated .Monitor for
episodes of fabricating story, accusing staff of threatening or hitting him Q shift, no episode noted .
On February 7, 2024, at 2:20 p.m., an interview was conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON). The
DON stated he was the abuse coordinator. The DON denied that Resident 1 informed him that he was
threatened or hit by staff and denied that staff had informed him that Resident 1 was threatened or hit. The
DON stated the incident should have been reported to the state survey agency and investigated. The DON
confirmed that there was a Certified Nursing Assistant named (name of staff member). The DON stated
that the alleged staff member was currently out of the country for a month.
On February 7, 2024, at 2:52 p.m., an interview was conducted with the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN).
The LVN stated that she recalled Resident 1 and recalled documenting on November 2, 2023, at 7:58 a.m.
The LVN stated that Resident 1 had fabricated stories about being threatened and being hit by staff
members. The LVN stated that she would always document that Resident 1 fabricated stories accusing staff
of threatening and hitting him. The LVN stated she did not know if the allegation was fabricated or true and
did not know what she should have done.
A review of the facility's staffing dated October 15, 2023, indicated the alleged staff member was on the
schedule.
A review of the facility's staffing dated November 2, 2023, indicated the alleged staff member was on the
schedule.
A review of the facility's policy and procedure titled Abuse Prevention revised April 2021, indicated .to be
handled in a manner that prevents further abuse and promotes the health and welfare of all concerned
individuals . I. REPORTING 1. Anyone who observes abusive/assaultive behavior or has reason to believe
the behavior occurred is to immediately report the behavior to the Charge Nurse (or Clinical Nurse
Manager). Failure to report the observed abuse may be interpreted to also be abuse. 2. The Charge Nurse
or Clinical Nurse Manager must IMMEDIATELY contact the Abuse Prevention Coordinator .The Mandated
Reporter, (an individual who holds a professional position that are required by law to report suspected or
known instances of abuse to state agencies and local law enforcement), or the Director of Subacute /his or
her designee i.e. RN Nurse Manager, RN Charge Nurse, Social Worker, etc. must notify the local law
enforcement agency immediately no later than two (2) hours by telephone. A written report .must be
submitted within two (2) hours to the local law enforcement agency, Licensing and Certification Office and
Ombudsman .
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
555390
If continuation sheet
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