F 0584
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited
to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure two facility exit doors, the lobby door
(Door 1) and front door (Door 2), were secured to prevent the elopement (an unauthorized departure of a
resident without the facility's knowledge and supervision) of one of four sampled residents (Resident 1), a
resident who had a history of elopement and assessed as high risk for elopement.
As a result of these deficient practices, Resident 1 eloped from the facility on 7/3/2024 and was without his
medications including olanzapine (medication to treat schizophrenia) 15 milligrams twice a day for ten days.
Resident 1 was located by facility staff on 7/13/2024 and subsequently transferred to a general acute care
facility (GACH) for further evaluation. At the GACH, Resident 1 was admitted with a diagnosis including
acute psychosis (collection of symptoms that affect the mind, where there has been some loss of contact
with reality), severe anemia (not enough red blood cells in the body), and Resident 1 received a blood
transfusion (process of transferring blood products). According to psychiatric (mental health specialist)
consult, Resident 1 was agitated and aggressive was given a sitter (a healthcare worker who will provide
continuous supervision to a resident) for safety and placed on a 5150 hold (72-hour involuntary hold in the
hospital). The consult indicated Resident 1 required inpatient hospitalization for further stabilization of
behavioral symptoms.
Findings:
During a review of Resident 1 ' s admission record, the admission record indicated Resident 1 was
admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including paranoid (a pattern of behavior where a person
feels distrustful and suspicious of other people and acts accordingly)schizophrenia, type 2 diabetes
(problem in the way the body regulates and uses sugar as fuel), and hypertension (when the force of blood
pushing against the walls of blood vessels is too high).
During a review of Resident 1 ' s Psychiatric Evaluation, dated 6/12/2024, the mental status examination
indicated Resident 1 ' s judgement and insight were moderately impaired. The evaluation indicated
Resident 1 was disheveled, very disorganized and was a poor historian. The evaluation indicated Resident
1 had delusions (altered reality that is persistently held despite evidence or agreement to the contrary) and
auditory hallucinations (when the person hears voices or noises that don't exist in reality).
The evaluation indicated Resident 1 was diagnosed with psychosis (a collection of symptoms that affect the
mind, where there has been some loss of contact with reality).
During a review or Resident 1 ' s History and Physical (H&P), dated 6/13/2024, the H&P indicated
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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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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
West Gardena Post Acute
16530 S Broadway Street
Gardena, CA 90248
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F 0584
Resident 1 was unable to communicate/ make decisions for self.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
During a review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set (MDS), a standardized assessment and care screening
tool, dated 6/15/2024, the MDS indicated Resident 1 had severe cognitive (ability to learn, remember,
understand, and make decision) impairment for skills on daily decision making. The MDS indicated
Resident 1 needed set up assistance with eating, supervision (helper provides verbal cues) with oral
hygiene, upper body dressing, personal hygiene, and needed partial assistance (helper less than half the
effort to complete the task) with toilet hygiene, and lower body dressing.
Residents Affected - Some
During a review of Resident 1 ' s Admission/readmission Initial Assessment, 6/11/2024, the assessment
indicated Resident 1 was high risk for elopement because Resident 1 was independently mobile and has a
history of elopement.
During a review of Resident 1 ' s Order Summary Report, active orders as of 7/5/2024, the summary
indicated, starting on 6/11/2024, Resident 1 may have wander guard to the left hand to alert staff of
resident trying to leave facility unassisted. Resident 1 also had Olanzapine 15 milligrams one tablet orally
two times a day for schizophrenia.
During a review of Resident 1 ' s Weekly summary, dated 6/30/2024 at 2:38 a.m., the summary indicated
Resident 1 was alert and confused.
During a review of Resident 1 ' s Situation Background Assessment Appearance Request (SBAR)
Communication Form- General, 7/3/2024 at 1:45 a.m., the form indicated the following:
a. At 11:00 p.m , Resident 1 was seen lying in bed comfortably watching television in no apparent distress,
denied pain or discomfort, and respirations were even and unlabored and no respiratory distress.
b. At 12:00 midnight Resident 1 remained in bed, sitting at the edge of the bed watching television.
c. At approximately 1:15 a.m. the Certified nurse assistant (CNA) noticed Resident 1 was not in the resident
' s room or restroom and made charge nurse aware.
d. At 1 :20 a.m. staff searched for Resident 1 in the facility. Resident 1 ' s wander guard was noted fully
stretched on the floor.
e. At 1:36 a.m., the police was notified of Resident 1 ' s elopement.
f. At 1:52a.m. sheriffs arrived.
g. At 2:13 a.m. writer finished giving report to the Sheriff and the Sheriff was made aware Resident 1 was
alert and oriented times 2 with episodes of confusion and diagnosed with paranoid Schizophrenia.
During a review of Resident 1 GACH Emergency Department Physician note, dated 7/13/2024 at 7:17 p.m.,
the note indicated facility staff found Resident 1 wandering around the streets and brought in by ambulance
to GACH for further evaluation. The note indicated Resident 1had acute psychosis, severe anemia, and
type 2 diabetes. Resident 1 received a blood transfusion for the anemia.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
West Gardena Post Acute
16530 S Broadway Street
Gardena, CA 90248
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0584
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
During a concurrent observation and interview on 7/4/2024 at 9:50 a.m., with Registered Nurse Supervisor
(RNS), the left side of the double doors to Door 1 was opened and no alarm was heard. RNS stated the
alarm should trigger whenever either door was opened and this time it did not. RNS stated the alarm not
triggering was not safe for residents.
During a continued observation and interview on 7/4/2024 at 9:50 a.m., with RNS, it was noted that
Resident 1 ' s room was right by Door 2. Door 2 was also noted with two unsecure (can be opened without
a key or a code) latches. The RNS stated Door 2 does not alarm when opened and at night no one was
monitoring the residents exiting Door 2. The RNS stated since Resident 1 removed his wander guard he
probably just opened the latches and exited. RNS stated it was not safe to have an unsecure Door 2
because if residents can remove the wonder guard bracelet and open the latches they can leave at night
undetected.
During an interview with the Maintenance Supervisor (MS) on 7/4/2024 at 12:15 p.m., the MS stated the
Door 1 was deactivated and the MS just activated it right now. The MS stated Resident 1 could have also
walked out through the Door 1 because the alarm would not have been triggered.
During an interview with Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)1 on 7/4/2024 at 2:00 p.m., LVN 1 stated at
approximately 1 a.m. CNA 4 stated Resident 1 was not in his room or the restroom. After a search was
conducted in the facility the [NAME] was notified and three sheriffs also searched in the premises to no
avail.
During an interview with the Administrator (ADM) on 7/4/2024 at 3:55 p.m., the ADM stated the Door 2 was
not safe for the resident ' s safety. The ADM stated the Door 1 should have been triggered when opened.
During an observation and interview on 7/5/2024 at 10:28 a.m., with MS, at Door 1, the alarms on the door
was observed to have the code or password clearly labeled on the alarms. The MS stated the codes were
labeled there so anyone who can read can disarm it if needed; that makes the door alarms unsecure
because anyone can punch the code and can exit undetected. MS stated Resident 1 might have exited
from here (Door 1) or Door 2.
During a concurrent interview and record review with LVN 1, on 7/5/2024 at 10:53 a.m., Resident 1 ' s
records were reviewed. Resident 1 ' s Elopement assessment on admission, dated 6/11/2024, indicated
Resident 1 was a high risk for elopement. Resident 1 ' s SBAR, dated 7/3/2024, was reviewed, and the
SBAR indicated the stretched out and damaged wander guard was observed on the floor. LVN 1 stated
Resident 1 should not have left the facility undetected because it was not safe.
During an interview with the ADM on 7/5/2024 at 4:00 p.m., the ADM stated the doors should be secure.
The ADM stated to prevent further elopements, in services was completed. The ADM stated the facility will
install magnetic door locks to Doors 1 and 2. The ADM stated until the locks were installed the facility staff
will be assigned to monitor the door area to ensure no residents elope.
During a review of the facility ' s policy and procedure (P&P) titled Behavioral Assessment, Intervention and
Monitoring, revised 3/2019, the P&P indicated the facility will provide and residents will receive behavioral
health services as needed to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial
well-being in accordance with comprehensive assessment and plan of care. Residents will have minimal
complications associated with the management of altered or impaired behavior. Safety strategies will be
implemented immediately if necessary to protect the resident and
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COMPLETED
07/05/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
West Gardena Post Acute
16530 S Broadway Street
Gardena, CA 90248
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0584
others from harm.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
During a review of the facility ' s P&P titled, Environment, Maintenance, revised 12/2009. The P&P indicated
the facility shall be maintained in a clean and safe manner. The P&P indicated equipment and supplies
must be maintained in good working condition.
Residents Affected - Some
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555410
B. Wing
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COMPLETED
07/05/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
West Gardena Post Acute
16530 S Broadway Street
Gardena, CA 90248
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0656
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and
actions that can be measured.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review, the facility failed to implement one of four sampled resident ' s (Resident 1)
care plan to ensure Resident 1 was wearing his Wander guard (bracelets that residents wear, sensors that
monitor doors and a technology platform that sends safety alerts in real time), and that Resident 1 was not
going to leave the premises unassisted.
As a result of these deficient practices, Resident 1 eloped from the facility on 7/3/2024 and was without his
medications including olanzapine (medication to treat schizophrenia) 15 milligrams twice a day for ten days.
Resident 1 was located by facility staff on 7/13/2024 and subsequently transferred to a general acute care
facility (GACH) for further evaluation. At the GACH, Resident 1 was admitted with a diagnosis including
acute psychosis (collection of symptoms that affect the mind, where there has been some loss of contact
with reality), severe anemia (not enough red blood cells in the body), and Resident 1 received a blood
transfusion (process of transferring blood products). According to psychiatric (mental health specialist)
consult, Resident 1 was agitated and aggressive was given a sitter (a healthcare worker who will provide
continuous supervision to a resident) for safety and placed on a 5150 hold (72-hour involuntary hold in the
hospital). The consult indicated Resident 1 required inpatient hospitalization for further stabilization of
behavioral symptoms.
Findings:
During a review of Resident 1 ' s admission record, the admission record indicated Resident 1 was
admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a diagnosis including paranoid (a pattern of behavior where a person
feels distrustful and suspicious of other people and acts accordingly) schizophrenia, type 2 diabetes
(problem in the way the body regulates and uses sugar as fuel), and hypertension (when the force of blood
pushing against the walls of blood vessels is too high).
During a review of Resident 1 ' s Psychiatric Evaluation, dated 6/12/2024, the mental status examination
indicated Resident 1 ' s judgement and insight were moderately impaired. The evaluation indicated
Resident 1 was disheveled, very disorganized and was a poor historian. The evaluation indicated Resident
1 had delusions (altered reality that is persistently held despite evidence or agreement to the contrary) and
auditory hallucinations (when the person hears voices or noises that don't exist in reality). The evaluation
indicated Resident 1 was diagnosed with psychosis (a collection of symptoms that affect the mind, where
there has been some loss of contact with reality).
During a review or Resident 1 ' s History and Physical (H&P), dated 6/13/2024, the H&P indicated Resident
1 was unable to communicate/ make decisions for self.
During a review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set (MDS), a standardized assessment and care screening
tool, dated 6/15/2024, the MDS indicated Resident 1 had severe cognitive (ability to learn, remember,
understand, and make decision) impairment for skills on daily decision making. The MDS indicated
Resident 1 needed set up assistance with eating, supervision (helper provides verbal cues) with oral
hygiene, upper body dressing, personal hygiene, and needed partial assistance (helper less than half the
effort to complete the task) with toilet hygiene, and lower body dressing.
During a review of Resident 1 ' s Admission/readmission Initial Assessment, 6/11/2024, the assessment
indicated Resident 1 was high risk for elopement because Resident 1 was independently mobile and
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(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555410
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/05/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
West Gardena Post Acute
16530 S Broadway Street
Gardena, CA 90248
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0656
has a history of elopement.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
During a review of Resident 1 ' s Weekly summary, dated 6/30/2024 at 2:38 a.m., the summary indicated
Resident 1 was alert and confused.
Residents Affected - Some
During a review of Resident 1 ' s Order Summary Report, active orders as of 7/5/2024, the summary
indicated the following orders, starting on 6/11/2024:
a. May have wander guard to the left hand to alert staff of resident trying to leave facility unassisted.
b. Check wander guard placement every shift.
c. Monitor Resident 1 for episodes of wandering behavior (a behavioral problem of disorientation and
difficulty relating to the environment with aimless or purposeful motor activity that causes a social problem
such as getting lost, leaving a safe environment, or intruding in inappropriate places) around hallway and
patio every shift.
d. Check for wander guard function every Sunday during 7-3 p.m. shift.
e. Olanzapine 15 milligrams one tablet orally two times a day for schizophrenia.
During a review of Resident 1 ' s untitled care plan, focus indicated Resident 1 was at risk for elopement
related to cognitive impairment, and mood and behavioral symptoms, initiated 6/17/2024. The care plan
goal indicated Resident 1 will not leave the facility unsupervised. Care plan interventions included:
a. May have wander guard on left hand to alert staff if resident was trying to leave the facility unassisted.
b. Check wander guard function every Sunday during day shift.
c. Check wander guard placement on the left hand every shift
d. Monitor Resident 1 for wandering behavior every shift around the hallway and patio.
e. Frequent rounds by staff
f. Remind resident that he needs to remain in the facility unless family of staff member was with them.
During a review of Resident 1 ' s Monitoring side effects/Behaviors/black box (added to the labeling of
drugs when serious adverse reactions or special problems occur) warnings for 7/2024, the monitoring
indicated:
a. Starting 6/11/2024, check wander guard placement every shift. On 7/2/2024 night shift, Resident 1 was
absent from the facility without meds on 7/2/2024 night shift.
b. Staring on 6/11/2024, monitor Resident 1 for episodes of wandering behavior, around hallway and
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
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B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/05/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
West Gardena Post Acute
16530 S Broadway Street
Gardena, CA 90248
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(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0656
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
patio every shift. In 7/1/2024, Resident 1 was observed with this behavior 4 times. On 7/2/2024, Resident 1
was observed wandering 4 times.
During a review of Resident 1 ' s Situation Background Assessment Appearance Request (SBAR)
Communication Form- General, 7/3/2024 at 1:45 a.m., the form indicated the following:
Residents Affected - Some
a. At 11:00 p.m , Resident 1 was seen lying in bed comfortably watching television in no apparent distress,
denied pain or discomfort, and respirations were even and unlabored and no respiratory distress.
b. At 12:00 midnight Resident 1 remained in bed, sitting at the edge of the bed watching television.
c. At approximately 1:15 a.m. the Certified nurse assistant (CNA) noticed Resident 1 was not in the resident
' s room or restroom and made charge nurse aware.
d. At 1 :20 a.m. staff searched for Resident 1 in the facility. Resident 1 ' s wander guard was noted fully
stretched on the floor.
e. At 1:36 a.m., the police was notified of Resident 1 ' s elopement.
f. At 1:52a.m. sheriffs arrived.
g. At 2:13 a.m. writer finished giving report to the Sheriff and the Sheriff was made aware Resident 1 was
alert and oriented times 2 with episodes of confusion and diagnosed with paranoid Schizophrenia.
During a review of Resident 1 GACH Emergency Department Physician note, dated 7/13/2024 at 7:17 p.m.,
the note indicated facility staff found Resident 1 wandering around the streets and brought in by ambulance
to GACH for further evaluation. The note indicated Resident 1had acute psychosis, severe anemia, and
type 2 diabetes. Resident 1 received a blood transfusion for the anemia.
During a continued observation and interview on 7/4/2024 at 9:50 a.m., with RNS, it was noted that
Resident 1 ' s room was right by the front door that exits to the parking lot (Door 2). Door 2 was also noted
with two unsecure (can be opened without a key or a code) latches. The RNS stated Door 2 does not alarm
when opened and at night no one was monitoring the residents exiting Door 2. The RNS stated since
Resident 1 removed his wander guard he probably just opened the latches and exited. RNS stated it was
not safe to have an unsecure Door 2 because if residents can remove the wonder guard bracelet and open
the latches they can leave at night undetected.
During an interview with Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)1 on 7/4/2024 at 2:00 p.m., LVN 1 stated at
approximately 1 a.m. CNA 4 stated Resident 1 was not in his room or the restroom. After a search was
conducted in the facility the [NAME] was notified and three sheriffs also searched in the premises to no
avail.
During a concurrent interview and record review with LVN 1, on 7/5/2024 at 10:53 a.m., Resident 1 ' s
records were reviewed. Resident 1 ' s Elopement assessment on admission, dated 6/11/2024, indicated
Resident 1 was a high risk for elopement. Resident 1 ' s SBAR, dated 7/3/2024, was reviewed, and the
SBAR indicated the stretched out and damaged wander guard was observed on the floor. LVN 1
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555410
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/05/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
West Gardena Post Acute
16530 S Broadway Street
Gardena, CA 90248
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(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0656
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
stated Resident 1 should have had the wander guard on. LVN 1 stated Resident 1 should not have left the
facility undetected because it was not safe.
During an interview with the administrator (ADM) on 7/5/2024 at 4:00 p.m., the ADM stated the doors
should be secure and adequate monitoring of high risk for elopement residents should be done. The ADM
stated to prevent further elopements, in services was completed. The ADM stated the facility will install
magnetic door locks to Doors 1 and 2. The ADM stated until the locks were installed the facility staff will be
assigned to monitor the door area to ensure no residents elope. The ADM also stated the facility will ensure
monitoring of the high risk for elopement residents were being done by documenting the residents '
whereabouts on an hourly basis. The ADM stated this will be a systematic change that will be immediately
implemented.
During a review of the facility ' s policy and procedure (P&P) titled Behavioral Assessment, Intervention and
Monitoring, revised 3/2019, the P&P indicated the facility will provide and residents will receive behavioral
health services as needed to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial
well-being in accordance with comprehensive assessment and plan of care. Residents will have minimal
complications associated with the management of altered or impaired behavior. Safety strategies will be
implemented immediately if necessary to protect the resident and others from harm.
During a review of the facility ' s P&P titled Care plans, Comprehensive Person-Centered, care plan policy,
revised 12/2016, the P&P indicated a comprehensive, person-centered care plan that includes measurable
objectives and timetables to meet the resident ' s physical, psychosocial and functional needs is developed
and implemented for each resident.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555410
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/05/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
West Gardena Post Acute
16530 S Broadway Street
Gardena, CA 90248
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(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to
prevent accidents.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review, the facility failed to implement one of four sampled resident ' s (Resident 1)
care plan to ensure Resident 1 was wearing his Wander guard (bracelets that residents wear, sensors that
monitor doors and a technology platform that sends safety alerts in real time), and that Resident 1 was not
going to leave the premises unassisted.
As a result of these deficient practices, Resident 1 eloped from the facility on 7/3/2024 and was without his
medications including olanzapine (medication to treat schizophrenia) 15 milligrams twice a day for ten days.
Resident 1 was located by facility staff on 7/13/2024 and subsequently transferred to a general acute care
facility (GACH) for further evaluation. At the GACH, Resident 1 was admitted with diagnoses including
acute psychosis (collection of symptoms that affect the mind, where there has been some loss of contact
with reality), severe anemia (not enough red blood cells in the body), and Resident 1 received a blood
transfusion (process of transferring blood products). According to psychiatric (mental health specialist)
consult, Resident 1 was agitated and aggressive was given a sitter (a healthcare worker who will provide
continuous supervision to a resident) for safety and placed on a 5150 hold (72-hour involuntary hold in the
hospital). The consult indicated Resident 1 required inpatient hospitalization for further stabilization of
behavioral symptoms.
Findings:
During a review of Resident 1 ' s admission record, the admission record indicated Resident 1 was
admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including paranoid (a pattern of behavior where a person
feels distrustful and suspicious of other people and acts accordingly) schizophrenia, type 2 diabetes
(problem in the way the body regulates and uses sugar as fuel), and hypertension (when the force of blood
pushing against the walls of blood vessels is too high).
During a review of Resident 1 ' s Psychiatric Evaluation, dated 6/12/2024, the mental status examination
indicated Resident 1 ' s judgement and insight were moderately impaired. The evaluation indicated
Resident 1 was disheveled, very disorganized and was a poor historian. The evaluation indicated Resident
1 had delusions (altered reality that is persistently held despite evidence or agreement to the contrary) and
auditory hallucinations (when the person hears voices or noises that don't exist in reality). The evaluation
indicated Resident 1 was diagnosed with psychosis (a collection of symptoms that affect the mind, where
there has been some loss of contact with reality).
During a review or Resident 1 ' s History and Physical (H&P), dated 6/13/2024, the H&P indicated Resident
1 was unable to communicate/ make decisions for self.
During a review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set (MDS), a standardized assessment and care screening
tool, dated 6/15/2024, the MDS indicated Resident 1 had severe cognitive (ability to learn, remember,
understand, and make decision) impairment for skills on daily decision making. The MDS indicated
Resident 1 needed set up assistance with eating, supervision (helper provides verbal cues) with oral
hygiene, upper body dressing, personal hygiene, and needed partial assistance (helper less than half the
effort to complete the task) with toilet hygiene, and lower body dressing.
During a review of Resident 1 ' s Admission/readmission Initial Assessment, dated 6/11/2024, the
assessment indicated Resident 1 was a high risk for elopement because Resident 1 was independently
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555410
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/05/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
West Gardena Post Acute
16530 S Broadway Street
Gardena, CA 90248
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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F 0689
mobile and had a history of elopement.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
During a review of Resident 1 ' s Weekly Summary, dated 6/30/2024 at 2:38 a.m., the summary indicated
Resident 1 was alert and confused.
Residents Affected - Few
During a review of Resident 1 ' s Order Summary Report, active orders as of 7/5/2024, the summary
indicated the following orders, starting on 6/11/2024:
a. May have wander guard to the left hand to alert staff of resident trying to leave facility unassisted.
b. Check wander guard placement every shift.
c. Monitor Resident 1 for episodes of wandering behavior (a behavioral problem of disorientation and
difficulty relating to the environment with aimless or purposeful motor activity that causes a social problem
such as getting lost, leaving a safe environment, or intruding in inappropriate places) around hallway and
patio every shift.
d. Check for wander guard function every Sunday during 7-3 p.m. shift.
e. Olanzapine 15 milligrams one tablet orally two times a day for schizophrenia.
During a review of Resident 1 ' s untitled care plan, focus indicated Resident 1 was at risk for elopement
related to cognitive impairment, and mood and behavioral symptoms, initiated 6/17/2024. The care plan
goal indicated Resident 1 will not leave the facility unsupervised. Care plan interventions included:
a. May have wander guard on left hand to alert staff if resident was trying to leave the facility unassisted.
b. Check wander guard function every Sunday during day shift.
c. Check wander guard placement on the left hand every shift
d. Monitor Resident 1 for wandering behavior every shift around the hallway and patio.
e. Frequent rounds by staff
f. Remind resident that he needs to remain in the facility unless family of staff member was with them.
During a review of Resident 1 ' s Monitoring side effects/Behaviors/black box (added to the labeling of
drugs when serious adverse reactions or special problems occur) warnings for 7/2024, the monitoring
indicated:
a. Starting 6/11/2024, check wander guard placement every shift. On 7/2/2024 night shift, Resident 1 was
absent from the facility without meds on 7/2/2024 night shift.
b. Staring on 6/11/2024, monitor Resident 1 for episodes of wandering behavior, around hallway and
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555410
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/05/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
West Gardena Post Acute
16530 S Broadway Street
Gardena, CA 90248
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
patio every shift. In 7/1/2024, Resident 1 was observed with this behavior 4 times. On 7/2/2024, Resident 1
was observed wandering 4 times.
During a review of a document titled Situation Background Assessment Appearance Request (SBAR)
Communication Form- General, 7/3/2024 at 1:45 a.m., for Resident 1, the form indicated the following:
Residents Affected - Few
a. At 11:00 p.m , Resident 1 was seen lying in bed comfortably watching television in no apparent distress,
denied pain or discomfort, and respirations were even and unlabored and no respiratory distress.
b. At 12:00 midnight Resident 1 remained in bed, sitting at the edge of the bed watching television.
c. At approximately 1:15 a.m. the Certified nurse assistant (CNA) noticed Resident 1 was not in the resident
' s room or restroom and made charge nurse aware.
d. At 1 :20 a.m. staff searched for Resident 1 in the facility. Resident 1 ' s wander guard was noted fully
stretched on the floor.
e. At 1:36 a.m., the police was notified of Resident 1 ' s elopement.
f. At 1:52a.m. sheriffs arrived.
g. At 2:13 a.m. writer finished giving report to the Sheriff and the Sheriff was made aware Resident 1 was
alert and oriented times 2 with episodes of confusion and diagnosed with paranoid Schizophrenia.
During a review of Resident 1 GACH Emergency Department Physician note, dated 7/13/2024 at 7:17 p.m.,
the note indicated facility staff found Resident 1 wandering around the streets and was brought in by
ambulance to GACH for further evaluation. The note indicated Resident 1had acute psychosis, severe
anemia, and type 2 diabetes. Resident 1 received a blood transfusion for the anemia.
During a review of GACH Psychiatric consult, 7/14/2024, the consult indicated Resident 1 was agitated and
aggressive in the emergency room and Resident 1 was placed with a sitter (a healthcare worker who will
provide continuous supervision to a resident) for safety and placed on a 5150 hold (72-hour hold in the
hospital). The consult indicated Resident 1 required inpatient hospitalization for further stabilization of
symptoms.
During a continued observation and interview on 7/4/2024 at 9:50 a.m., with RNS, it was noted that
Resident 1 ' s room was right by the front door that exits to the parking lot (Door 2). Door 2 was also noted
with two unsecure (can be opened without a key or a code) latches. The RNS stated that Door 2 does not
alarm when opened and at night no one was monitoring the residents exiting Door 2. The RNS stated since
Resident 1 removed his wander guard he probably just opened the latches and exited. RNS stated it was
not safe to have an unsecure Door 2 because if residents can remove the wonder guard bracelet and open
the latches, they can leave at night undetected.
During an interview with Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)1 on 7/4/2024 at 2:00 p.m., LVN 1 stated at
approximately 1 a.m. CNA 4 stated Resident 1 was not in his room or the restroom. After a search was
conducted in the facility the [NAME] was notified and three sheriffs also searched in the premises
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555410
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/05/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
West Gardena Post Acute
16530 S Broadway Street
Gardena, CA 90248
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(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0689
to no avail.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
During a concurrent interview and record review with LVN 1, on 7/5/2024 at 10:53 a.m., Resident 1 ' s
records were reviewed. Resident 1 ' s Elopement assessment on admission, dated 6/11/2024, indicated
Resident 1 was a high risk for elopement. Resident 1 ' s SBAR, dated 7/3/2024, was reviewed, and the
SBAR indicated the stretched out and damaged wander guard was observed on the floor. LVN 1 stated
Resident 1 should have had the wander guard on. LVN 1 stated Resident 1 should not have left the facility
undetected because it was not safe.
Residents Affected - Few
During an interview with the administrator (ADM) on 7/5/2024 at 4:00 p.m., the ADM stated the doors
should be secure and adequate monitoring of high risk for elopement residents should be done. The ADM
stated to prevent further elopements, in services was completed. The ADM stated the facility will install
magnetic door locks to Doors 1 and 2. The ADM stated until the locks were installed the facility staff will be
assigned to monitor the door area to ensure no residents elope. The ADM also stated the facility will ensure
monitoring of the high risk for elopement residents were being done by documenting the residents '
whereabouts on an hourly basis. The ADM stated this will be a systematic change that will be immediately
implemented.
During a review of the facility ' s policy and procedure (P&P) titled Behavioral Assessment, Intervention and
Monitoring, revised 3/2019, the P&P indicated the facility will provide and residents will receive behavioral
health services as needed to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial
well-being in accordance with comprehensive assessment and plan of care. Residents will have minimal
complications associated with the management of altered or impaired behavior. Safety strategies will be
implemented immediately if necessary to protect the resident and others from harm.
During a review of the facility ' s P&P titled Care plans, Comprehensive Person-Centered, care plan policy,
revised 12/2016, the P&P indicated a comprehensive, person-centered care plan that includes measurable
objectives and timetables to meet the resident ' s physical, psychosocial and functional needs is developed
and implemented for each resident.
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