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Inspection visit

Health inspection

RIVERSIDE VILLAGE HEALTHCARE CENTERCMS #5554041 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 0622 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the transfer was appropriate and necessary for one out of three sampled residents (Resident 1), when Resident 1 was transferred to the general acute care hospital (GACH) without documented justification on how needs could not be met at the facility. This failure has the potential to negatively affect resident's needs due to unnecessary transfer. Findings: A review of Resident 1's admission Record indicated Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses including fracture (a break or a crack in a bone) of unspecified parts of lumbosacral spine (lower part of the spine) and pelvis (the bones between the lower abdomen and upper thighs). A review of Resident 1's Notice of Transfer/ Discharge Form, dated, September 6, 2024, indicated, .The transfer or discharge is necessary for your welfare and your needs cannot be met in the facility . A review of Resident 1 ' s Interact Transfer Form V5, dated September 6, 2024, indicated, .transfer to hospital per MD order for proper placement . A review of progress notes did not indicate any documented evidence from the resident's physician of the rationale on why Resident 1's need could not be met at the facility, and the rationale on why resident was transferred to the hospital for proper placement. A review of the progress notes titled Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) Notes, dated September 6, 2024, indicated, .Resident is awake and alert, verbally responsive and able to make needs known .Psychotropic regimen of Fluoxetine continued as ordered; no adverse reactions or complications to note. Resident was admitted with pelvic surgical incision, right hip surgical site and skin discoloration to left torso and left lateral knee and left ankle monitor . On September 10, 2024, at 12:10 p.m., during an interview with the Director of Nursing (DON), the DON stated the resident mentioned to the Administrator that he felt not mentally stable, and he needed help. The DON stated the resident was admitted with pelvic fracture and rib fractures but was transferred to the GACH due to the resident verbalizing he needed help. On September 10,2024, at 12:43 p.m., during an interview, the Administrator (Admin) stated Resident (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: 555404 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 555404 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/09/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Riverside Village Healthcare Center 17040 Arnold Dr. Riverside, CA 92518 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 0622 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete 1 informed him that he had some mental health things that he was dealing with and needed help. The Admin stated the physician gave an order to transfer the resident to the GACH. A review of the facility policy and procedure titled, Transfer or Discharge, Facility-Initiated, dated October 2022, indicated, .Once admitted to the facility, residents have the right to remain in the facility, and not be transferred or discharged unless .the transfer or discharge is necessary for the resident's welfare and the resident's need cannot be met in this facility .the transfer or discharge is appropriate because the resident's health has improved sufficiently so the resident no longer needs the services provided by this facility .Facility -initiated transfers and discharges, when necessary, must meet specific criteria and require resident/representative notification and orientation, and documentation .Documentation of Facility-Initiated Transfer or Discharge. 1. When the resident is transferred or discharged from the facility, the following information is documented in the medical record: a. The basis for the transfer or discharge; (1) If the resident is being transferred or discharged because his or her needs cannot be met at the facility, documentation will include: a) the specific resident needs that cannot be met; b.) this facility's attempt to meet those needs; and c.) the receiving facility's service (s) that are available to meet those needs .Should the resident be transferred or discharged for nay of the following reasons, the basis for the transfer or discharge is documented in the resident's clinical record by the resident's attending physician .the transfer or discharge is necessary for the resident's welfare, and the resident's needs cannot be met in the facility . Event ID: Facility ID: 555404 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.

  • 0622GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F622 - Transfer and discharge-

    Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the October 9, 2024 survey of RIVERSIDE VILLAGE HEALTHCARE CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of RIVERSIDE VILLAGE HEALTHCARE CENTER on October 9, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at RIVERSIDE VILLAGE HEALTHCARE CENTER on October 9, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific info..."

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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