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Inspection visit

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 0684 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. 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 ensure one of three residents' (Resident 1) medication (Hydralazine-used to treat high blood pressure) was administered in accordance with the physician order. The medication was not held for systolic blood pressure (SBP-force of blood pumped out of the heart) below 110 per order. Residents Affected - Few This failure had the potential for Resident 1 to have low blood pressure requiring medical attention. Findings: On November 18, 2024, at 9:15 a.m., an unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint on quality-of-care issue. On November 18, 2024, Resident 1 ' s record was reviewed. The record indicated Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses which included fusion of spine in lumbar (lower back) region, spinal stenosis (spaces inside the bones of the spine get too small), end stage renal disease (permanent condition that occurs when the kidneys stop functioning), dependence on renal dialysis (treatment that removes waste and excess fluid from the blood when kidneys are no longer functioning) and hypertensive heart disease (group of heart conditions that develop over time due to high blood pressure). A review of Resident 1 ' s Physician Orders dated October 10, 2024, indicated Hydralazine tablet, give one tablet by mouth three times a day for hypertension (condition in which the force of blood against the artery walls is too high), hold if SBP below 110 and heart rate below 60. A review of Resident 1 ' s Electronic Medication Administration Record (EMAR) indicated Hydralazine was administered on October 15, 2024, with a blood pressure (BP) of 101/78. On November 18, 2024, at 12:46 p.m., during an interview, Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)1 stated before administering blood pressure medications, the licensed nurse had to check the blood pressure of the resident. LVN 1 stated it was very important to follow parameters ordered by the physician to prevent any harm to the resident. On November 18, 2024, at 1:11 p.m., during an interview, LVN 2 stated the nurse had to check the BP before administering BP medication to a resident, especially if they had parameters ordered. LVN 2 stated it was important to follow orders for resident ' s safety. (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 12/04/2024 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 0684 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete On November 18, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., during an interview, the Director of Nursing (DON) stated the facility policy indicated a medication should be administered as ordered. The DON stated not following orders for BP medication, resident could be at risk of having low blood pressure and could become a safety issue. A review of the facility policy and procedure titled Administering Medications revision date April 2019 indicated, .Medications are administered in accordance with prescriber orders, including any required time frame .Factors that are considered include: Enhancing optimal therapeutic effect of the medication .The individual administering the medication checks the label THREE (3) times to verify the right resident, right medication, right dosage, right time and right method (route) of administration before giving the medication .The following information is checked/verified for each resident prior to administering medications: .vital signs, if necessary . 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.

  • 0684GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F684 - Quality of care

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the December 4, 2024 survey of RIVERSIDE VILLAGE HEALTHCARE CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of RIVERSIDE VILLAGE HEALTHCARE CENTER on December 4, 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 December 4, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."

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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