F 0550
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or
her rights.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure to feed one of seven sampled
residents (Resident 33) at eye level.
This deficient practice had the potential to affect Resident 33's self-worth.
Findings:
During a review of Resident 33's admission Record (face sheet), the face sheet indicated Resident 33 was
initially admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including respiratory failure (condition that occurs
when the lungs cannot get enough oxygen into the blood or eliminate enough carbon dioxide from the
body), tracheostomy (an opening created at the front of the neck so a tube can be inserted into the
windpipe [trachea] to help you breathe), and multiple fractures (partial or complete break of a bone).
During a review of Resident 33's Minimum Data Set ([MDS], resident assessment and care-screening tool),
dated 2/9/2023, the MDS indicated Resident 33 was sometimes able to be understood and sometimes
understands other. The MDS indicated Resident 33 required extensive assistance with bed mobility,
dressing, and total assistance with transfer, locomotion on and off the unit, toilet use, personal hygiene, and
bathing.
During a meal observation on 3/7/2023 at 7:37 a.m., in Resident 33's room, Resident 33 was observed
seated on her bed. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 1 was observed standing while feeding breakfast to
Resident 33. Resident 33 was observed reaching closer to CNA 1 when being fed.
During an interview on 3/8/2023 at 7:24 a.m. with CNA 1, CNA 1 stated he was the one assigned to feed
Resident 33 breakfast and lunch.
During an interview on 3/8/2023 at 2:25 p.m. with the Director of Nursing (DON), the DON stated it was a
dignity issue if the CNA feeding a resident was not positioned at eye level or sitting down while assisting the
residents to eat. The DON stated there were only three residents on the floor that needed assistance with
meals so a chair should be available.
During a record review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Dignity, Patient/Resident, reviewed
5/2021, the P&P indicated good practices and recommendations to improve care and dignity for those we
serve and provide better conditions for professional caregivers. The facility must promote care for
patients/residents in a manner and in an environment that maintains or enhances each
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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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F 0550
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
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patient/ resident's dignity and respect in full recognition of his or her individuality. The P&P indicated
promoting resident's independence and dignity in dining such as by avoidance of staff standing over
patients/residents while assisting them to eat.
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F 0580
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room,
etc.) that affect the resident.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility staff failed to inform and consult with the resident's
physician when a resident experienced a significant change of condition ([COC] a clinical deviation from a
resident's baseline) for two of eight sampled residents (Resident 27 and 258):
1. Resident 27, who had a suprapubic urinary catheter (a urinary drainage device inserted into the bladder
through the lower abdominal wall), had a temperature of 101.8 degrees Fahrenheit (F), with sediments
(happens when crystals, bacteria, or blood exit through the urine) and cloudy urine noted. Resident 27 was
not assessed and monitored for signs and symptoms (S&S) of a urinary tract infection ([UTI] an infection
that affects part of the urinary tract.)
2. Resident 258's indwelling catheter (a flexible plastic tube inserted into the bladder that remains there to
provide continuous urinary drainage) was leaking from the insertion site and the physician was not notified
of the changes of condition for proper and timely intervention.
These deficient practices of not notifying the physician of Resident 27's and Resident 258's COC resulted
in a delay in evaluation, care, and treatment for both Resident 27 and 258. Cross Reference F690.
Findings:
a. During a review Resident 27's admission Record (Face Sheet), the admission Record indicated Resident
27 was initially admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses including chronic
respiratory failure (a condition that occurs when the lungs cannot get enough oxygen into the blood or
eliminate enough carbon dioxide from the body), type 2 diabetes mellitus [(DM) a chronic condition that
affects the way the body processes sugar in the blood], encephalopathy (a broad term for any brain disease
that alters brain function or structure), and quadriplegia (refers to the inability to move from the neck down,
including the trunk, legs and arms).
During a review of Resident 27's Minimum Data Set (MDS, a comprehensive standardized assessment and
care-screening tool), dated 1/29/2023, the MDS indicated Resident 27 had severe cognitive impairment
(ability to think and reason). The MDS indicated Resident 27 required total dependence from staff with all
activities of daily living (ADLs, self-care activities performed daily, such as dressing, eating, bathing, and
personal hygiene).
During a concurrent observation and interview on 3/8/2023 at 10:10 a.m., with Licensed Vocational Nurse
(LVN) 5, Resident 27 was observed lying in the bed with a suprapubic urinary catheter. There was no gauze
dressing to the surgical site nor a dated statlock (a strap free device, which locks the catheter in place,
stabilizes the catheter and eliminates any chance of sudden pull). There was no indication when the urine
drainage bag had last been changed. The urine output was observed to be amber-colored (between yellow
and orange) with cloudy sediments observed in the indwelling catheter tubing. LVN 5 stated she was not
sure when was the last time the indwelling catheter tubing and urine drainage bag had been changed. LVN
5 stated it should have been changed every month. LVN 5 stated the suprapubic catheter's surgical site
should be covered with gauze dressing to prevent contamination and a UTI.
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F 0580
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
During a review of Resident 27's Progress Note (PN) dated 3/6/2023, the PN indicated Certified Nurse
Assistant (CNA) 5 informed Registered Nurse (RN) 4 Resident 27 had temperature of 101.8 degrees
Fahrenheit (?). The note indicated RN 4 administered Acetaminophen (medication to reduce fevers),
however there was no documentation Resident 27's physician and responsible party (RP) were notified
regarding the change of condition.
Residents Affected - Some
During a review of Resident 27's Genitourinary (GU, relating to the genital and urinary organs) daily
assessments dated 3/4/3023 to 3/7/2023, the GU assessments had incomplete documentation indicating
Resident 27's urine was assessed.
During an interview with RN 2 on 3/8/2023 at 2:38 p.m., RN 2 stated urine output should be assessed and
documented accurately to provide proper care to Resident 27 who had a history of UTIs. RN 2 stated there
was no Urologist consult order (a physician who specializes in the study or treatment of the function and
disorders of the urinary system) for Resident 27's suprapubic urinary catheter. RN 2 stated the Urologist
should see Resident 27 for proper care of the suprapubic urinary catheter because Resident 27 had history
of UTIs and sepsis (serious condition resulting from the presence of harmful microorganisms in the blood or
other tissues). RN 2 stated due to insurance coverage issues the Urologist could not see Resident 27.
During a review of Resident 27's Physician's Order for the month of March 2023. The order indicated to
change the suprapubic catheter as needed for leaking and blockage, and to change the urine drainage bag
as needed for heavy sediment.
During a concurrent interview with RN 2 and record review on 3/8/2023 at 2:38 p.m., Resident 27's
Laboratory (lab) result: Culture urine reflex dated 2/1/2023 was reviewed. The lab result indicated there
were three or more organisms isolated greater than (>)100,000 colony-forming unit (CFU, a unit
commonly used to estimate the concentration of microorganisms in a test) each, indicating probable
contamination or colonization. The lab result indicated a repeat lab test was requested on 2/3/2023. RN 2
stated there was no repeat lab test done on 2/3/2023.
During a review of Resident 27's Treatment Administration Record (TAR) for the months of January,
February, and March 2023. The TARs indicated the following orders:
1. Secure suprapubic catheter with statlock twice a day (BID).
2. Suprapubic urinary catheter change as needed for leaking and blockage.
3. Change urine drainage bag as needed for heavy sediment.
There was no documentation Resident 27's suprapubic catheter was assessed and monitored.
During a review of Resident 27's care plan titled, Risk for UTI and skin breakdown related to (R/T) use of
suprapubic catheter, initiated on 12/7/2022, the care plan indicated the need for the suprapubic catheter
was for wound management, neurogenic bladder (when a person lacks bladder control due to brain, spinal
cord, or nerve problems), and frequent UTI.
The goals of the care plan indicated the following:
1. Resident 27 will remain clean, dry, and odor free daily for 3 months.
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F 0580
2. Resident 27 will remain and free from UTI daily for 3 months.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
3. Resident 27 will have no skin breakdown daily for 3 months.
4. Resident 27 will have no further complications from catheter use daily for 3 months
Residents Affected - Some
The staff's interventions indicated the following:
1. Monitor catheter urinary bag and document the following every shift: color, consistency, odor, hematuria
(blood in the urine), bladder distention, and burning sensation.
2. Provide adequate fluids as ordered.
3. Intake and output monitoring every shift per protocol.
4. Provide good peri care (the cleaning of a person's private areas).
5. Monitor labs as ordered.
6. Monitor for urinary retention.
7. Provide catheter care every shift and as needed (PRN) as ordered.
8. Change catheter as needed when clogged, soiled, or pulled out.
9. Change catheter drainage bag as needed.
10. Keep catheter patent (free from clogs) and in proper position.
11. Secure catheter with statlock at all times every shift.
12. Medication as ordered.
13. Urology consult as needed.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedures (P&P) titled, Change in resident condition, revised on
4/2013, the P&P indicated to clearly define the guidelines for timely notification of a change in resident's
condition by LVN and RN. The P&P indicated it is the policy of this facility that all changes in resident
conditions and responses to treatments will be communicated to the physician and family or legal
representative. The P&P indicated the following:
A. Acute Medical Change
1. Any sudden or serious change in resident's condition manifested by a marked change in physical or
mental behavior will be communicated to the physician immediately. The licensed nurse in charge will notify
the physician.
2. If unable to contact attending physician or alternate physician notify the Medical Director.
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STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
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1145 W. Redondo Beach
Gardena, CA 90247
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F 0580
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
3. The responsible party for making medical decisions regarding the resident will be notified that this has
been a change in the resident's condition, and what steps are being taken. (The resident may be the
responsible party).
4. All nursing actions will be documented in the licensed progress notes as soon as possible after resident
needs have been met.
B. Routine Medical Changes/Need to Alter Treatment Significantly.
1. All symptoms and unusual signs will be communicated to the physician promptly. This includes a minor
change in physical and mental behavior, abnormal laboratory and x-ray results that are not life threatening,
weight loss or gain, and response to treatments.
2. The nurse in charge is responsible for notification of physician and family or legal representative prior to
end of assigned shift when a change in a resident's condition is noted.
3. If unable to contact attending physician or alternate TIMELY, notify Medical Director for response and
follow-up to change in resident's status.
4. Document resident change in condition and response in Nursing Progress Notes, and update resident
care plan as indicated.
5. All attempts to reach the physician and responsible party will be documented in the Nursing Progress
Notes in the electronic record. Documentation will include time and response.
b. During a review of Resident 258's admission Record, the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE],
with diagnoses including acute tubular necrosis (a kidney disorder involving damage to the tubule cells of
the kidneys, which can lead to the kidneys not working), renal failure (a condition in which the kidneys lose
the ability to remove waste and balance fluids) and hemodialysis [(dialysis), a treatment to filter wastes and
water from the blood when the kidneys are not able to function].
During an interview on 3/7/2023, at 6:50 a.m., Certified Nursing Assistant 3 (CNA 3) stated Resident 258
was being monitored because he attempts to pull out his indwelling catheter [(Foley catheter) a flexible tube
that a clinician inserts into the bladder to drain urine].
During an observation and concurrent interview with Certified Nursing Assistant 4 (CNA 4), on 3/8/2023, at
7:43 a.m., CNA 4 stated that Resident 258's catheter sometimes leaked. Resident 258 was observed to be
wet with urine, with saturated disposable pads under the buttocks, and having towels under the scrotum,
penis, and catheter insertion site.
During an interview with the Director of Nursing (DON), on 3/8/2023, at 1:47 p.m., the DON stated Resident
258 was on dialysis but had fluid shifts where the resident will produce urine at times. The DON stated she
was not aware that Resident 258's Foley catheter was leaking. The DON stated upon reviewing Resident
258's medical record, there were no notes regarding notifying the physician of Resident 258's leaking Foley
catheter.
During an interview with Licensed Vocational Nurse 7 (LVN 7), on 3/9/2023, at 8:30 a.m., LVN 7 stated he
never received any report that Resident 258's Foley catheter was leaking. LVN 7 stated there
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Memorial Hospital of Gardena D/P Snf
1145 W. Redondo Beach
Gardena, CA 90247
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F 0580
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
was a physician's order for the Foley catheter to be changed when there was leakage (of urine) or
blockage.
During a review of a document titled Progress Note for Resident 258, dated 3/6/2023, CNA 4 documented
Resident 258's chucks (a disposable absorbent pad that is placed underneath a resident with the intent to
absorb urine or feces moisture), was wet upon doing patient care, and CNA 4 reported the incident to LVN
7.
During a record review of Resident 258's document titled Intake/Output Inquiry, dated 3/6/2023, at 2:35
p.m., indicated urine output was 200 ml, and there was urine leaking at the catheter site.
During a review of the active admission Physician's Orders, dated 2/23/2023, indicated the following:
1. Urinary catheter for wound management.
2. Change Urinary Catheter FR 16/ 10 milliliters (ml, unit of measure), PRN (as needed) when leaking/
blockage.
During a review of Resident 258's medical record from the time of admission on [DATE], the medical record
had no documentation of notification to physician, or any change in catheter due to leaking urine.
During a review of Resident 258's care plan titled, Care plan: Catheter Use, indicated Resident 258 was at
risk for UTI [(urinary tract infection), an infection in any part of the urinary system] and would remain clean
and dry daily for 3 months. The care plan indicated the resident would remain free from UTI and
complications for 3 months by monitoring catheter urinary bag, and documenting and the catheter would be
changed when clogged, soiled, or pulled out.
During a review of the facility's P&P titled, Change in Residents Condition, indicated any sudden or serious
change in resident's condition will be notified to the physician immediately.
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Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
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observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to:
Residents Affected - Some
a. Ensure three of seven sampled residents were free from physical restraints (Resident 7, 25, and 33).
b. Obtain physician order, and consent for the use of four (4) side rails for Resident 7, 25 and 33.
c. Assess residents for risk of entrapment (an event in which a resident is caught, trapped, or entangled in
the space in or about the enclosure of bed rails) and create a care plan for use of four side rails for
Resident 7, 25 and 33.
These deficient practices resulted in unnecessary restraint use, absence of continued assessment/
monitoring and placed the residents at potential risk for physical injuries.
Findings:
During a review of Resident 7's admission Record (face sheet), the face sheet indicated Resident 7 was
initially admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including respiratory failure (condition that occurs
when the lungs cannot get enough oxygen into the blood or eliminate enough carbon dioxide from the
body), s/p tracheostomy ( an opening created at the front of the neck so a tube can be inserted into the
windpipe [traches] to help you breathe ),gastroparesis ( delayed gastric emptying ) , S/P gastrotomy ( an
opening into the stomach from the abdominal wall, made surgically for the introduction of food.)
During a review of Resident 7's Minimum Data Set ([MDS], resident assessment and care-screening tool),
dated 1/8/2023, the MDS indicated Resident 7 was comatose (persistent vegetative state/ no discernible
consciousness). The MDS indicated Resident 7 required total assistance with one person assist bed
mobility, dressing, transfer, locomotion on and off the unit, toilet use, personal hygiene, and bathing.
During a review of Resident 25's face sheet, the face sheet indicated Resident 33 was initially admitted to
the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including respiratory failure, s/p tracheostomy, anemia (a condition in
which the body does not have enough healthy red blood cells).
During a review of Resident 25's MDS dated [DATE], the MDS indicated Resident 25 was unable to speak,
rarely understands and rarely understand others. MDS indicated Resident 25 was totally dependent on all
activities of daily living (ADL) like bed mobility, dressing, transfer, locomotion on and off the unit, toilet use,
personal hygiene, and bathing.
During a review of Resident 33's face sheet, the face sheet indicated Resident 33 was admitted to the
facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including respiratory failure, s/p tracheostomy, multiple fracture, epilepsy.
During a review of Resident 33's MDS dated [DATE], the MDS indicated Resident 33 sometimes able to
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Gardena, CA 90247
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
be understood and sometimes understands other. The MDS indicated Resident 33 required extensive
assistance with bed mobility, dressing, total assistance with transfer, locomotion on and off the unit, toilet
use, personal hygiene, and bathing.
During an initial tour of the facility on 3/7/2023 at 7:37 a.m., Residents 7, 25 and 33 were observed with
four side rails up.
During an interview on 3/8/2023 at 8:20 a.m., with Minimum Data Set Coordinator (MDSC 2), the MDSC 2
stated that restraint (a measure or condition that keeps someone or something under control or within
limits) needed to have a physician's order, consent, assessment, and a care plan. MDSC 2 stated there
was no resident at the facility who was on restraint. MDSC 2 stated that nurses should have put the side
rails down when they saw that the four side rails was up. MDSC stated that three side rails were not
considered a restraint but if it was four it would be a restraint.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 3/8/2023 at 9:46 a.m., with MDSC 2, Resident 7, 25
and 33's medical records were reviewed. MDSC 2 stated that he cannot find a physician order, consent,
care plan and assessment for four siderails for Resident 7, 25 and 33.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 3/8/2023 at 2:15 p.m. with the Director of Nursing
(DON), Resident 7, 25 and 33's medical records were reviewed. The DON stated she was not aware that
the staff at the facility put all the 4 siderails up because there were no physician orders, assessment, care
plan and most importantly consent for the use of restraint.
During a record review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Restraints- Physical, Guidelines for
Use and Assessment, dated 3/2020, the P&P indicated to assure that physical restraint will only be utilized
for treatment, safety, and protection of the resident when medical symptoms warrant their use and less
restrictive measures have been unsuccessful. The Physician will obtain informed consent pertaining to the
use of restraints from the resident or resident's representative. The facility will not use restraints in violation
of the regulation solely based on a legal surrogate or representative's request or approval. All restraints will
require a physician order and order and restraint use will be reflected in the resident's plan of care.
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555441
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
03/10/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Memorial Hospital of Gardena D/P Snf
1145 W. Redondo Beach
Gardena, CA 90247
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0658
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to meet professional standards of quality of care
for three of four sampled residents (Resident 37, 26, and 32), by failing to ensure:
Residents Affected - Some
a. To check Resident 37's gastrostomy tube [(g-tube), tube inserted through the abdomen that brings
nutrition directly to the stomach] for placement (ensuring the tube was still inserted into the stomach) prior
to medication administration and check the residuals (measuring the amount of liquid contents in stomach)
prior to gastrostomy tube medication administration.
b. Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) 1 flushed Resident 50's feeding tube ([F-tube] tube inserted directly to
the stomach for medications) after each medication was administered during medication pass for Resident
50.
c. Resident 32's intravenous ([IV] administering medicines and fluids into the bloodstream via a vein)
antibiotic (medication that inhibits the growth or destroys germs) was infused with an anti-free flow device
(prevents the medication from flowing freely into the patient, or infusate [given over a period of time] from
freely entering the patient).
These deficient practices placed Resident 37, 26, and 32 at risk for pulmonary aspiration (when food,
liquids, saliva, or vomit enters into the airways) due to the stomach reaching content capacity causing
pressure on the digestive tract, resulting in pneumonia (an infection affecting the lungs), and ineffective
medication therapy.
Findings:
a. During a review of Resident 37's admission records, the admission records indicated the resident was
admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses including status post tracheostomy (an opening at the
front of the neck so a tube can be inserted into the windpipe to help with breathing) due to chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (a group of lung diseases that block airflow and make it difficult to breath),
percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (a medical procedure where a tube is passed into the stomach
through the abdominal wall, to provide nutrition when oral intake is not adequate or possible), and
malnutrition (a nutritional status in which reduced availability of nutrients leads to changes in body
composition and function).
During a review of Resident 37's Minimum Data Set Assessment (MDS), a standardized assessment and
care screening tool dated 3/6/2023, indicated Resident 37 required total assistance for all care needs, and
that was unable to communicate or make needs known.
During an observation on 3/7/2023 at 8:40 a.m., Licensed Vocational Nurse 8 (LVN 8) administered
Resident 37's medications via g-tube without checking for placement, or residual.
During an interview on 3/7/2023, at 8:50 a.m., LVN 8 stated she forgot to check for placement or residual
prior to administering medications but was aware she should always check prior to administering
medications via a g-tube.
During an interview with the Director of Nursing (DON), on 3/8/2023, at 1:45 p.m., the DON stated staff
must always check for placement and check for excessive fluids by aspirating (pulling fluid out
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Memorial Hospital of Gardena D/P Snf
1145 W. Redondo Beach
Gardena, CA 90247
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F 0658
to measure amount) prior to administering medications.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P/&P) titled, Medication Administration Through a
Feeding Tube, indicated prior to administering medication through a gastrointestinal tube, to check for
placement and residual.
Residents Affected - Some
b. During a review of Resident 50's admission Record, the admission Record indicated the facility admitted
Resident 50 on 4/24/2022 with diagnoses that included respiratory failure (a serious condition that makes it
difficult to breathe on your own).
During a review of Resident 50's Minimum MDS, dated [DATE], the MDS indicated Resident 32's cognitive
(the ability to understand or to be understood by others) skills for daily decision making was severely
impaired. The MDS indicated Resident 50 required extensive assistance with bed mobility and was totally
dependent on staff with transfers, dressing, walking, toilet use, and personal hygiene.
During a record review of Resident 50's Physician's Orders for the month of March 2023, the orders
indicated Resident 50 had a feeding tube. The orders indicated starting on 4/21/2022, flush (to wash out) 5
milliliters (ml, unit of measurement) to 10 milliliters of fluids in between medication administration via
F-tube.
During a medication pass observation with LVN 1 on 3/7/2023 at 8:47 a.m., LVN 1 was observed
administering Resident 50's medications through the F-tube without flushing the F-tube with fluids in
between each medication.
During an interview with LVN 1 on 3/8/2023 at 2:09 p.m., LVN 1 stated she forgot to flush each medication
with 5 to 10 ml of fluid in between each medication.
During an interview with Registered Nurse (RN) 1 on 3/8/2023 at 2:25 p.m., RN 1 stated when
administering several medications using the F-tube, the F-tube needed to be flushed with 5 ml to 10 ml of
fluid in between each medication.
During a record review of the facility's P&P titled, Medication Administration through a Feeding Tube,
approved 4/2017, the P&P indicated to use a minimum of 5-15 milliliters of water for each medication and
do not mix with each other or with formula.
c. During a review of Resident 32's admission Record, the admission Record indicated the facility admitted
Resident 32 on 4/15/2019 with diagnoses that included respiratory failure.
During a review of Resident 32's MDS, dated [DATE], the MDS indicated Resident 32's cognitive skills for
daily decision making was severely impaired. The MDS indicated the resident was totally dependent on
staff for all activities of daily livings (ADLs, self-care activities performed daily such as dressing, eating,
toileting, and personal hygiene).
During a record review of Resident 32's Medication Administration History Report, dated from 3/1/2023 to
3/8/2023, the report indicated an order for Piperacillin-tazobactam (antibiotic medication that kills germs)
every six hours around the clock, via IV, infuse over thirty minutes, for five days.
During a medication pass observation and concurrent interview with Registered Nurse (RN) 1 on 3/7/2023
at 8:24 a.m., RN 1 was observed administering Resident 32's IV Piperacillin-tazobactam. RN 1 was
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
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03/10/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Memorial Hospital of Gardena D/P Snf
1145 W. Redondo Beach
Gardena, CA 90247
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F 0658
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
observed infusing the medication via gravity using IV tubing that did not have an anti-free flow device; the
medication was infused via gravity and not via an IV pump (device used to infuse the medication at a
prescribed rate). RN 1 stated she was not using the medication an IV pump because the medication was
infusing through the resident's midline access (IV access inserted in the upper arm with the tip located just
below the axilla [armpit]). RN 1 stated the drip rate was estimated and not calculated to infuse in 30
minutes. The medication administration was initiated on 3/7/2023 at 8:28 a.m.
During a follow up observation of Resident 32's IV medication infusing on 3/7/2023 at 9:16 a.m., the IV
medication was still observed to be infusing via gravity (approximately 48 minutes later).
During a follow up observation of Resident 32's IV medication infusing and concurrent interview with
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) 1 on 3/7/2023 at 9:33 a.m., the IV medication was observed to have
completed and the medication container and the IV tubing was completely dry. LVN 1 stated the IV
medication was completed on 3/7/2023 at 9:33 a.m., more than thirty minutes after the dose was initiated.
LVN 1 stated the medication infused with regular IV tubing and it was completely empty.
During a record review of the facility's P&P titled, Sterile Products: IV Therapy Administration, (approved
10/2017), the P&P indicated the policy was established to ensure safe administration of IV fluids and
medication. The P&P indicated administration of IV solutions containing medications shall use anti-free flow
infusion control devices.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Memorial Hospital of Gardena D/P Snf
1145 W. Redondo Beach
Gardena, CA 90247
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F 0690
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate
catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility staff failed to ensure residents with urinary catheters
(a flexible plastic tube inserted into the bladder that remains there to provide continuous urinary drainage)
received proper care and services for two of eight sampled residents (Resident 27 and Resident 258):
1. Resident 27, who had a suprapubic urinary catheter (a urinary drainage device inserted into the bladder
through the lower abdominal wall), had a temperature of 101.8 degrees Fahrenheit (F), with sediments
(happens when crystals, bacteria, or blood exit through the urine) and cloudy urine noted. Resident 27 was
not assessed and monitored for signs and symptoms (S&S) of a urinary tract infection ([UTI] an infection
that affects part of the urinary tract.)
2. Resident 258's indwelling catheter (a flexible plastic tube inserted into the bladder that remains there to
provide continuous urinary drainage) was leaking from the insertion site and the physician was not notified
of the changes of condition for proper and timely intervention.
This deficient practice had the potential for delayed UTI identification, delayed treatment, and UTI
reoccurrence for Resident 27 and Resident 258.
Findings:
a. During a review Resident 27's admission Record (Face Sheet), the admission Record indicated Resident
27 was initially admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses including chronic
respiratory failure (a condition that occurs when the lungs cannot get enough oxygen into the blood or
eliminate enough carbon dioxide from the body), type 2 diabetes mellitus [(DM) a chronic condition that
affects the way the body processes sugar in the blood], encephalopathy (a broad term for any brain disease
that alters brain function or structure), and quadriplegia (refers to the inability to move from the neck down,
including the trunk, legs and arms).
During a review of Resident 27's Minimum Data Set (MDS, a comprehensive standardized assessment and
care-screening tool), dated 1/29/2023, the MDS indicated Resident 27 had severe cognitive impairment
(ability to think and reason). The MDS indicated Resident 27 required total dependence from staff with all
activities of daily living (ADLs, self-care activities performed daily, such as dressing, eating, bathing, and
personal hygiene).
During a concurrent observation and interview on 3/8/2023 at 10:10 a.m., with Licensed Vocational Nurse
(LVN) 5, Resident 27 was observed lying in the bed with a suprapubic urinary catheter. There was no gauze
dressing to the surgical site nor a dated statlock (a strap free device, which locks the catheter in place,
stabilizes the catheter and eliminates any chance of sudden pull). There was no indication when the urine
drainage bag had last been changed. The urine output was observed to be amber-colored (between yellow
and orange) with cloudy sediments observed in the indwelling catheter tubing. LVN 5 stated she was not
sure when was the last time the indwelling catheter tubing and urine drainage bag had been changed. LVN
5 stated it should have been changed every month. LVN 5 stated the suprapubic catheter's surgical site
should be covered with gauze dressing to prevent contamination and a UTI.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Memorial Hospital of Gardena D/P Snf
1145 W. Redondo Beach
Gardena, CA 90247
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0690
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
During a review of Resident 27's Progress Note (PN) dated 3/6/2023, the PN indicated Certified Nurse
Assistant (CNA) 5 informed Registered Nurse (RN) 4 Resident 27 had temperature of 101.8 degrees F. The
note indicated RN 4 administered Acetaminophen (medication to reduce fevers), however there was no
documentation Resident 27's physician and responsible party (RP) were notified regarding the change of
condition.
Residents Affected - Some
During a review of Resident 27's Genitourinary (GU, relating to the genital and urinary organs) daily
assessments dated 3/4/3023 to 3/7/2023, the GU assessments had incomplete documentation indicating
Resident 27's urine was assessed.
During an interview with RN 2 on 3/8/2023 at 2:38 p.m., RN 2 stated urine output should be assessed and
documented accurately to provide proper care to Resident 27 who had a history of UTIs. RN 2 stated there
was no Urologist consult order (a physician who specializes in the study or treatment of the function and
disorders of the urinary system) for Resident 27's suprapubic urinary catheter. RN 2 stated the Urologist
should see Resident 27 for proper care of the suprapubic urinary catheter because Resident 27 had history
of UTIs and sepsis (serious condition resulting from the presence of harmful microorganisms in the blood or
other tissues). RN 2 stated due to insurance coverage issues the Urologist could not see Resident 27.
During a review of Resident 27's Physician's Order for the month of March 2023, the order indicated to
change the suprapubic catheter as needed for leaking and blockage, and to change the urine drainage bag
as needed for heavy sediment.
During a concurrent interview with RN 2 and record review on 3/8/2023 at 2:38 p.m., Resident 27's
Laboratory (lab) result: Culture urine reflex dated 2/1/2023 was reviewed. The lab result indicated there
were three or more organisms isolated greater than (>)100,000 colony-forming unit (CFU, a unit
commonly used to estimate the concentration of microorganisms in a test) each, indicating probable
contamination or colonization. The lab result indicated a repeat lab test was requested on 2/3/2023. RN 2
stated there was no repeat lab test done on 2/3/2023.
During a review of Resident 27's Treatment Administration Record (TAR) for the months of January,
February, and March 2023. The TARs indicated the following orders:
1. Secure suprapubic catheter with statlock twice a day (BID).
2. Suprapubic urinary catheter change as needed for leaking and blockage.
3. Change urine drainage bag as needed for heavy sediment.
There was no documentation Resident 27's suprapubic catheter was assessed and monitored.
During a review of Resident 27's care plan titled, Risk for UTI and skin breakdown related to (R/T) use of
suprapubic catheter, initiated on 12/7/2022, the care plan indicated the need for the suprapubic catheter
was for wound management, neurogenic bladder (when a person lacks bladder control due to brain, spinal
cord, or nerve problems), and frequent UTI.
The goals of the care plan indicated the following:
1. Resident 27 will remain clean, dry, and odor free daily for 3 months.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Memorial Hospital of Gardena D/P Snf
1145 W. Redondo Beach
Gardena, CA 90247
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2. Resident 27 will remain and free from UTI daily for 3 months.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
3. Resident 27 will have no skin breakdown daily for 3 months.
4. Resident 27 will have no further complications from catheter use daily for 3 months
Residents Affected - Some
The staff's interventions indicated the following:
1. Monitor catheter urinary bag and document the following every shift: color, consistency, odor, hematuria
(blood in the urine), bladder distention, and burning sensation.
2. Provide adequate fluids as ordered.
3. Intake and output monitoring every shift per protocol.
4. Provide good peri care (the cleaning of a person's private areas).
5. Monitor labs as ordered.
6. Monitor for urinary retention.
7. Provide catheter care every shift and as needed (PRN) as ordered.
8. Change catheter as needed when clogged, soiled, or pulled out.
9. Change catheter drainage bag as needed.
10. Keep catheter patent (free from clogs) and in proper position.
11. Secure catheter with statlock at all times every shift.
12. Medication as ordered.
13. Urology consult as needed.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Indwelling catheter use, revised on
10/2014, the P&P indicated the purpose was for the use and management of residents with an indwelling
urinary catheter and to prevent urinary tract infections in residents with an indwelling urinary catheter.
1. Generally, urinary catheterization is indicated for the following and left in place only as long as needed:
a. To relieve urinary tract obstruction.
b. To permit urinary drainage in patients with neurogenic bladder dysfunction and urinary retention.
c. To aid in urologic surgery or other surgery on contiguous structures.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Memorial Hospital of Gardena D/P Snf
1145 W. Redondo Beach
Gardena, CA 90247
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d. To obtain accurate measurements of urinary output.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
2. Clinical conditions in the resident population demonstrating the necessity of an indwelling catheter may
include:
Residents Affected - Some
a. Urinary retention causing persistent overflow incontinence, symptomatic infections and/or renal
dysfunction.
b. Urinary retention that cannot be corrected surgically.
c. Urinary retention that cannot be managed with intermittent catheterization.
d. Skin conditions such as wounds, pressure sore or irritations irritated by presence of urine
e. Terminal illness or severe impairment causing discomfort to the resident when bed and clothing changes
are performed.
3. Handwashing must be performed immediately before and after any manipulation of the catheter site or
apparatus.
4. Specimen collection:
a. Cleanse the sampling port with disinfectant and aspirate urine with a sterile syringe.
b. Larger volumes of urine for special analysis, should be obtained aseptically from the drainage bag. (i.e.,
24-hour urine studies.)
5. Urinary flow:
a. Unobstructed flow must be maintained. (Occasionally, it is necessary to temporarily obstruct the catheter
for specimen collection or other medical purposes.)
b. To achieve free flow of urine:
c. The catheter collection should be kept from kinking
d. The collecting bag should be emptied regularly using a separate collecting container for each patient.
e. The draining spigot and non-sterile collecting container should never come in contact.
f. Properly functioning of obstructed catheters should be irrigated or if necessary, replaced.
6. Catheters will only be changed prn when deemed necessary due to obstruction or formation of
concretions.
7. Regular bacteriologic monitoring of catheterized patients/residents as an infection control measure is
NOT recommended.
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STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
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1145 W. Redondo Beach
Gardena, CA 90247
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
b. During a review of Resident 258's admission Record, the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE],
with diagnoses including acute tubular necrosis (a kidney disorder involving damage to the tubule cells of
the kidneys, which can lead to the kidneys not working), renal failure (a condition in which the kidneys lose
the ability to remove waste and balance fluids) and hemodialysis [(dialysis), a treatment to filter wastes and
water from the blood when the kidneys are not able to function].
Residents Affected - Some
During an interview on 3/7/2023, at 6:50 a.m., Certified Nursing Assistant 3 (CNA 3) stated Resident 258
was being monitored because he attempts to pull out his indwelling catheter [(Foley catheter) a flexible tube
that a clinician inserts into the bladder to drain urine].
During an observation and concurrent interview with CNA 4, on 3/8/2023, at 7:43 a.m., CNA 4 stated
Resident 258's catheter sometimes leaked. Resident 258 was observed to be wet with urine, with saturated
disposable pads under the buttocks, and having towels under the scrotum, penis, and catheter insertion
site.
During an interview with the Director of Nursing (DON), on 3/8/2023, at 1:47 p.m., the DON stated Resident
258 was on dialysis but had fluid shifts where the resident will produce urine at times. The DON stated she
was not aware that Resident 258's Foley catheter was leaking. The DON stated upon reviewing Resident
258's medical record, there were no notes regarding notifying the physician of Resident 258's leaking Foley
catheter.
During an interview with Licensed Vocational Nurse 7 (LVN 7), on 3/9/2023, at 8:30 a.m., LVN 7 stated he
never received any report that Resident 258's Foley catheter was leaking. LVN 7 stated there was a
physician's order for the Foley catheter to be changed when there was leakage (of urine) or blockage.
During a review of a document titled Progress Note for Resident 258, dated 3/6/2023, CNA 4 documented
Resident 258's chucks (a disposable absorbent pad that is placed underneath a resident with the intent to
absorb urine or feces moisture), was wet upon doing patient care, and CNA 4 reported the incident to LVN
7.
During a record review of Resident 258's medical document titled Intake/Output Inquiry, dated 3/6/2023, at
2:35 p.m., indicated urine output was 200 ml, and there was urine leaking at the catheter site.
During a review of the active admission Physician's Orders, dated 2/23/2023, indicated the following:
1. Urinary catheter for wound management.
2. Change Urinary Catheter FR 16/ 10 milliliters (ml, unit of measure), PRN when leaking/ blockage.
During a review of Resident 258's medical record from the time of admission on [DATE], the medical record
had no documentation of notification to physician, or any change in catheter due to leaking urine.
During a review of Resident 258's care plan titled, Care plan: Catheter Use, indicated that
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
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Resident 258 was at risk for UTI and will remain clean and dry daily for 3 months. The care plan indicated
the resident would remain free from UTI and complications for 3 months by monitoring catheter urinary bag,
and documenting and the catheter will be changed when clogged, soiled, or pulled out.
During a review of facility policy and procedure titled, Indwelling Foley Catheter Use, indicated
Unobstructed flow must be maintained .and that poorly functioning or obstructed catheters should be
irrigated or if necessary, replaced. It further indicates that catheters will be changed when deemed
necessary due to obstruction.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Memorial Hospital of Gardena D/P Snf
1145 W. Redondo Beach
Gardena, CA 90247
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F 0693
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and
provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure two of two sampled residents'
(Resident 13 and 30) tube feeding (a way of delivering nutrition, hydration, and medication directly to the
stomach through a surgically inserted tube) formulas were changed every twenty-four hours as indicated by
the facility's policy and procedure (P&P).
This deficient practice had the potential to result in bacterial contamination for Resident 13 and Resident
30.
Findings:
a. During a review of Resident 13's admission Record, the admission Record indicated the facility admitted
Resident 13 on 4/19/2017 with diagnoses that included respiratory failure (a serious condition that makes it
difficult to breathe on your own).
During a review of Resident 13's Minimum Data Set (MDS), a standardized assessment and care screening
tool, dated 2/5/2023, the MDS indicated Resident 13's cognitive (the ability to understand or to be
understood by others) skills for daily decision making was severely impaired. The MDS indicated Resident
13 was totally dependent on staff for all activities of daily living (ADLs, self-care activities performed daily
such as dressing, bathing, toileting, and personal hygiene).
During a record review of Resident 13's Physician's Orders for the month of March 2023, the orders
indicated Resident 13 had a feeding tube. The orders indicated starting on 4/19/2017, the resident to
receive gastrostomy tube ([G tube] tube inserted through the wall of the abdomen directly into the stomach)
feeding of Jevity 1.5 (type of tube feeding formula providing nutrition), 60 cubic centimeters (cc, unit of
measurement) per hour for eighteen hours to provide 1080 cc/ 1620 kilocalorie per day.
During a record review of Resident 13's Medication Record for the month of March 2023, the record
indicated starting on 8/27/2020, the resident to receive G tube feeding of Jevity 1.5, 60 cc per hour via
pump for eighteen hours to provide 1080 cc/ 1620 kilocalorie per day. The records indicated Resident 13
had been receiving the ordered tube feeding from 3/1/2023 to 3/8/2023.
During an observation of Resident 13's tube feeding and concurrent interview with Licensed Vocational
Nurse (LVN) 1 on 3/7/2023 at 9:03 a.m., the Jevity 1.5 label was dated 2/19/2023. LVN 1 stated the date on
the bottle indicated it was changed on 2/19/2023.
b. During a review of Resident 30's admission Record, the admission Record indicated the facility admitted
Resident 13 on 5/23/2018 with diagnoses that included respiratory failure.
During a review of Resident 30's MDS, dated [DATE], the MDS indicated Resident 30's cognitive skills for
daily decision making was severely impaired. The MDS indicated Resident 30 was totally dependent on
staff for all ADLs.
During a record review of Resident 30's Physician's Orders for the month of March 2023, the orders
indicated Resident 30 had a feeding tube. The orders indicated starting on 5/23/2018, resident to
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Memorial Hospital of Gardena D/P Snf
1145 W. Redondo Beach
Gardena, CA 90247
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F 0693
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
receive a G tube feeding of Jevity 1.5, 45 cc per hour for eighteen hours to provide 810 cc/ 1215 kilocalorie
per day.
During a record review of Resident 30's Medication Record for the month of March 2023, the record
indicated starting on 3/4/2023, the resident to receive G tube feeding of Jevity 1.5, 45 cc per hour via pump
for eighteen hours to provide 1080 cc/ 1620 kilocalorie per day. The records indicated Resident 30 had
been receiving the ordered tube feeding from 3/4/2023 to 3/8/2023.
During an observation of Resident 30's tube feeding and concurrent interview with Licensed Vocational
Nurse (LVN) 1 on 3/7/2023 at 9:03 a.m., the Jevity 1.5 label was dated 3/5/2023. LVN 1 stated the date on
the bottle indicated it was changed on 3/5/2023. LVN 1 stated the bottle should have been changed sooner.
During an interview with Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) 1 on 3/8/2023 at 2:14 p.m., LVN 1 stated tube
feeding formulas need to be changed at least every twenty-four hours.
During an interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 3/8/2023 at 2:44 p.m., the DON stated tube
feeding formulas need to be changed every twenty-hours to ensure it did not get spoiled.
During a record review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Enteral Feeding Tube Via
Gastrostomy Tube/Jejunostomy Tube, (approved 4/2017), the P&P indicated change feeding bag and tubing
every twenty four hours.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Memorial Hospital of Gardena D/P Snf
1145 W. Redondo Beach
Gardena, CA 90247
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0698
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident who received hemodialysis
[(HD) process of removing waste products and excess fluid from the body] received treatment in
accordance with standards of practice for one of six sampled residents (Resident 45) by failing to:
Residents Affected - Some
1.Ensure to accurately assess and monitor HD access site of Resident 45.
2.Followed physician order to weigh Resident 45 before and after HD treatment.
3.Ensure the HD emergency kit was always available at bedside for safety measures for HD complications
for Resident 45.
4.Ensure to develop and implement individualized resident-centered care plans for Resident 45 on HD
treatment.
These deficient practices had the potential to delay or lack of identifying complications (such as pain,
infection, trauma, and bleeding) of the HD access site, and can lead to a delay provision of HD treatment.
Findings:
During a review Resident 45's admission Record (Face Sheet), the admission Record indicated Resident
45 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses including end stage renal disease ([ESRD] stage when the
kidneys can no longer support the body's needs of removing waste and excess water from the body) and
dependence on HD, chronic respiratory failure (a condition that occurs when the lungs cannot get enough
oxygen into the blood or eliminate enough carbon dioxide from the body), type 2 diabetes mellitus [(DM) a
chronic condition that affects the way the body processes blood sugar].
During a review of Resident 45's Minimum Data Set ([MDS]a comprehensive standardized assessment and
care-screening tool), dated 2/19/2023, the MDS indicated Resident 45's severely impaired cognition (ability
to think and reason). The MDS indicated Resident 45 required total dependence with all activities of daily
living (ADL) assistance.
During concurrent observation and interview on 3/8/2023 at 10:00 a.m., with Licensed Vocational Nurse
(LVN) 5, Resident 45 was seen lying on bed with tracheostomy tube connected to ventilator machine.
Resident 45 had HD access of right internal jugular (IJ) permacath (a special IV line into the blood vessel in
your neck or upper chest just under the collarbone). Resident 45 was seen crying with tears, however
unable to say words. LVN 5 stated Resident 45 was schedule for HD that day. LVN 5 stated that she does
not know what type of HD access Resident 45 has. LVN 5 also stated that she was not able to find Resident
45's HD emergency kit at bedside. LVN 5 stated HD kit was necessary for emergency use in the event of
complication such as continuous bleeding.
During an interview with HD nurse on 3/8/2023 at 3:00 p.m. HD Nurse stated that resident on HD treatment
will benefits from having an emergency kit, in case of complication such as bleeding due accidental pulling
out of HD access.
During an interview with RN 2 on 3/8/2023 at 3:36 p.m. RN 2 stated that regardless of what type of
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Memorial Hospital of Gardena D/P Snf
1145 W. Redondo Beach
Gardena, CA 90247
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0698
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
HD access, Resident 45 should have an emergency kit at bedside at all times for any complications such
as profuse bleeding.
During a review of physician order (PO) on 11/7/2022, PO indicated HD order: bedside every Monday,
Wednesday, Friday. Dialysis access: right IJ Permacath.
Residents Affected - Some
During a review of PO on 11/7/2022, PO indicated fluid restriction: water flush 25 milliliters (ml) every hour.
During a review of PO on 11/7/2022, PO indicated weigh the resident before and after HD.
During a review of PO on 11/7/2022, PO indicated to inspect HD site for color, warmth, redness, edema,
and drainage every shift, leave the dressing in place for 24 hours, if dressing was used after the HD has
occurred unless contraindicated. Closely inspect dressing for drainage. Dressing change every week on
Mondays and as needed soiled and dislodged.
During a review of medication administration record (MAR) for February 2023, MAR indicated bedside HD
order Monday, Wednesday, Friday, however documentation was done every shift.
During a review of MAR for February 2023, MAR indicated to inspect total shunt site area for the following
every shift. Resident 45 has right IJ permacath and not shunt.
During a review of MAR for February, MAR indicated weigh resident on HD days pre and post. Resident 45
has no record of weights on the following dates:
2/6/2023 no post weight
2/10/2023 no pre and post weights
2/15/2023 no pre and post weights
2/24/2023 no pre and post weights
3/1/2023 no pre and post weights
During a review of care plans (CP) initiated on11/7/2023, titled Hemodialysis: Right Intrajugular permacath
at risk for injury, clotting, bleeding, and infection, CP indicated goals: will have no signs and symptoms of
injury from HD daily, will maintain patent vascular access every shift daily, and will be free of infection every
shift daily. Interventions was not applicable to current HD access of Resident 45 instead for resident with
atrioventricular (AV) shunt.
During a review of facility's policy and procedures (P&P) revised on 3/2023 titled Care of Dialysis Resident,
indicated that employee of will be familiar with the hospital infection control policies and procedures,
including but no limited to, standard precautions, medical waste handling and disposal, hazardous material
considerations, hand washing and general safety considerations. Provide nursing care that maintains the
patency of HD access, prevents complications, and identifies specific measures to be followed if
complications occur. Promote the removal of toxic substances and wastes, regulations of fluid balance, and
control blood pressure.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Memorial Hospital of Gardena D/P Snf
1145 W. Redondo Beach
Gardena, CA 90247
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F 0698
Dialysis patient data and documentation:
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
1. Dialysis order
2. Dialysis written consent
Residents Affected - Some
3. Dialysis center providing the bedside dialysis-Name and phone number
4. Dialysis days
5. Renal Diet
6. When to feed resident on dialysis days
7. Fluid restrictions as indicated
8. Intake and output as indicated for fluid restrictions, or MD order
9. Hepatitis Panel laboratory result every 28 days
10. Weight frequency- pre and post dialysis weight
11. Dressing changes every week and as needed by RN or Dialysis nurse.
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Memorial Hospital of Gardena D/P Snf
1145 W. Redondo Beach
Gardena, CA 90247
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F 0710
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
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 seven sampled residents (Resident 25) was
being followed up by a wound care Nurse Practitioner (NP, a registered nurse who has additional education
and training in how to diagnose and treat disease) as ordered in October 2022.
Residents Affected - Few
This deficient practice had the potential for delay of necessary services, poor continuity of care and followup on Resident 25's status.
Findings:
During a review of Resident 25's face sheet, the face sheet indicated Resident 25 was initially admitted to
the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including respiratory failure (condition that occurs when the lungs
cannot get enough oxygen into the blood or eliminate enough carbon dioxide from the body), tracheostomy
(an opening created at the front of the neck so a tube can be inserted into the windpipe [trachea] to help
you breathe), gastroparesis (delayed gastric emptying), and anemia (condition in which the body does not
have enough healthy red blood cells).
During a review of Resident 25's Minimum Data Set ([MDS], resident assessment and care-screening tool)
dated 2/9/2023, the MDS indicated Resident 25 was unable to speak, was rarely understood and rarely
understands others. The MDS indicated Resident 25 required total dependence on all activities of daily
living (ADL's, daily self-care activities such as dressing, eating, and bathing).
During an interview with Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) 3 and concurrent record review on 3/8/2023 at
10:45 a.m., Resident 25's medical record was reviewed. LVN 3 stated her regular role was as treatment
nurse on the floor. LVN 3 stated every time she had a resident with a big wound, the Nurse Practitioner
(NP) would visit and LVN 3 would follow up with the NP if the treatment was appropriate for the resident for
healing. LVN 3 stated she called and followed up and documented that the NP would visit the next day after
the physician's order.
During a record review of Resident 25's Progress Note dated 10/08/2022, the progress note indicated while
doing patient care, noted blanchable redness (redness that goes away when the skin is pressed) at the
resident's left temporal (area at the sides of the skull) area at his old scalp scar. Treatment initiated. Wound
consult ordered for evaluation. Resident on 72-hour monitoring for any significant changes noted to modify
treatment if needed. Responsible Party made aware.
During an interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) and concurrent record review on 3/8/2023 at 11:10
a.m., Resident 25's Physician's Visits were reviewed. The DON stated she could not locate the Physician's
Visit notes. The DON stated if the notes were not there, it probably was not done.
During an interview on 3/8/2023 at 11:25 a.m. with LVN 3 and the DON, the DON stated she remembered
the facility changed the NP wound consultant during the time of Resident 25's wound. LVN 3 stated she
remembered calling and the Wound Consultant and the NP stated she would come the next week. The
DON stated it should have been followed up and should have been documented.
During a record review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Notification of Physician
Consultant, dated 9/2021, the P&P indicated Physician services requested by an attending physician will be
provided to patients in a timely manner. When the attending physician wishes the nurses to
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Memorial Hospital of Gardena D/P Snf
1145 W. Redondo Beach
Gardena, CA 90247
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F 0710
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
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make the call to the consultant, the nurse will: Try to contact the consultant and document each attempt on
the nurses' notes. If the consultant cannot be reached or has not seen the patient within 48 hours, contact
the attending physician for further orders or alternative consultant to call. If consultant does not respond to
see the patient within 48 hours and the attending physician wishes to continue with the same consultant,
the DON and Medical Director must be notified for further resolution. All communication must be
documented on nurses' and physician progress notes as well.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Memorial Hospital of Gardena D/P Snf
1145 W. Redondo Beach
Gardena, CA 90247
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F 0758
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated,
prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic
medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review the facility failed to perform a gradual dose reduction ([GDR] an attempt to
reduce the dose of a medication in order to find the lowest effective dose or to discontinue the medication)
or provide documentation the attempt would be clinically contraindicated (likely to cause harm to the
resident) for Zoloft (medication use for treating several different mood and behavioral conditions) for one of
seven sampled resident (Resident 45).
This deficient practice had the potential to negatively impact Resident 45's quality of life by increasing the
risk of experiencing adverse effect (an undesired harmful effect) from Zoloft.
Findings:
During a review of Resident 45's admission Record (face sheet), the face sheet indicated Resident 45 was
initially admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including respiratory failure (condition that occurs
when the lungs cannot get enough oxygen into the blood or eliminate enough carbon dioxide from the
body), anemia (a condition in which there was lack of enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate
oxygen to body's tissues), diabetes mellitus (a disorder in which the body does not produce enough or
respond normally to hormone, causing blood sugar levels to be abnormally high).
During a review of Resident 45's Minimum Data Set ([MDS], resident assessment and care-screening tool),
dated 2/12/2023, the MDS indicated Resident 45 has unclear speech but able to be understood and
understands other. The MDS indicated Resident 45 required extensive assistance with bed mobility,
dressing, transfer, locomotion on and off the unit, toilet use, personal hygiene, and total dependence on
bathing with limited assistance on eating.
During an initial tour to the facility on 3/7/2023 at 7:10 a.m., Resident 45 stated he was not feeling sad or
depressed and he was very happy during his stay in the facility.
During a record review of Resident 45's physician order (order) dated 11/20/2022, the order indicated
Resident 45 was on Zoloft 75 mg ([milligram]unit of measurement) via tube feeding (a flexible plastic tube
placed into stomach or bowel to help get nutrition when unable to eat) daily for depressive disorder (a
mental disorder characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing
significant impairment in daily life).
During a record review of Resident 45's Psychotropic medication sheet dated 1/21/2022, the medication
sheet indicated that Resident 45 was on Zoloft 50 mg via tube feeding daily for depression manifested by
(m/b) feeling of hopelessness.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 3/8/2023 at 11:02 a.m., with Minimum Data Set
Coordinator (MDSC 1), Resident 45's medical chart record was reviewed, MDSC 1 stated Resident 45 was
on anti-depressant medication (Zoloft) since January 2022 and that the Zoloft was not tapered since the
time it was ordered. MDSC 1 stated that Zoloft was increased to higher dosage because according to
Psychiatric note, Resident 45 verbalized that he was sad or depressed. MDSC 1 stated that from February
2022-October 2022 there was no attempt for GDR and no recommendation found. MDSC 1 stated
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Memorial Hospital of Gardena D/P Snf
1145 W. Redondo Beach
Gardena, CA 90247
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F 0758
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
facility should try to do GDR or tapering as often as possible to prevent residents to have unnecessary
medication.
During a record review of the GDR medication review dated 11/17/2022, the GDR review indicated
Resident 45 was last seen by Psychiatrist on 02/2022 and a Psychiatric consult was needed.
Residents Affected - Few
During an interview on 3/8/2023 at 3:00 p.m. with the Director of Nursing (DON), the DON stated that
Pharmacist should report any irregularities to the Medical Doctor (MD), if the concern was about the
Psychotropic medication, either the Psychiatrist or Nurse Practitioner (NP) that comes to the facility will
review the medication and respond to the Pharmacist recommendation. The DON stated that GDR needed
to be done or at least attempted to be performed once in 6 months after start of the medication. The DON
further stated that she couldn ' t find any Psychiatric notes visit during the Month of March to November
2022.
During an interview on 3/8/2023 at 3:50 p.m. with the Pharmacist (Pharm), Pharm stated that she was not
assigned to attend the IDT meeting and she was not aware about the guidelines when to start the GDR.
During a record review of the facility verification of informed consent dated 11/19/2022, the consent
indicated Resident 45 was taking Zoloft 75 mg daily via Gastrostomy Tube (GT- a tube that is placed
directly into the stomach through an abdominal wall incision for administration of food, fluid, and
medications) signed by Resident 45 wife.
During a record review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled Psychoactive Medication dated
06/2022, the P&P indicated alternative behavioral management programs are a continuing part of the
resident ' s plan.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Memorial Hospital of Gardena D/P Snf
1145 W. Redondo Beach
Gardena, CA 90247
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F 0759
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure the medication error rate was less
than five (5) percent, due to improper medication administration for two of four randomly selected residents
(Resident 26 and 32) during the medication pass observation.
Residents Affected - Some
The outcome was two medication errors out of twenty-five opportunities for errors, which resulted in a
medication administration error rate of eight (8) percent, that exceeded the five percent threshold.
Findings:
a. During a review of Resident 32's admission Record, the admission Record indicated the facility admitted
Resident 32 on 4/15/2019 with diagnoses including respiratory failure (a serious condition that makes it
difficult to breathe on your own).
During a review of Resident 32's Minimum Data Set (MDS), a standardized assessment and care screening
tool, dated 1/31/2023, the MDS indicated Resident 32's cognitive (the ability to understand or to be
understood by others) skills for daily decision making was severely impaired. The MDS indicated Resident
32 was totally dependent on staff for all activities of daily living (ADLs, self-care activities performed daily
such as dressing, eating, toileting, and personal hygiene).
During a record review of Resident 32's Medication Administration History report, dated from 3/1/2023 to
3/8/2023, the report indicated an order for Piperacillin-tazobactam (antibiotic medication that kills germs)
every six hours around the clock intravenous (IV, medication administered directly to the bloodstream
through the vein), infuse over thirty minutes, for five days.
During a medication pass observation and concurrent interview with Registered Nurse (RN) 1 on 3/7/2023
at 8:24 a.m., RN 1 was observed administering Resident 32's IV piperacillin-tazobactam. RN 1 was
observed infusing the medication to gravity using an IV tubing that did not have an anti-free flow device
(prevent blood from draining from the patient, or infusate [given over a period of time] from freely entering
the patient). RN 1 confirmed she was not using an IV pump (device used to infuse the medication at a
prescribed rate) to infuse the IV medication. RN 1 stated the drip rate was estimated and not calculated to
infuse in 30 minutes. The medication administration was initiated at on 3/7/2023 at 8:28 a.m.
During a follow up observation of Resident 32's IV medication infusing on 3/7/2023 at 9:16 a.m., the IV
medication was still observed to be infusing approximately 48 minutes later.
During a follow up observation of Resident 32's IV medication infusing and concurrent interview with
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) 1 on 3/7/2023 at 9:33 a.m., the IV medication was observed to be
completed and the medication container and the IV tubing was completely dry. LVN 1 stated the IV
medication completed on 3/7/2023 at 9:33 a.m., more than thirty minutes after the dose was initiated.
b. During a review of Resident 26's admission Record, the admission Record indicated the facility admitted
Resident 26 on 4/10/2021 with diagnosis that included respiratory failure.
During a review of Resident 26's MDS, dated [DATE], the MDS indicated Resident 26's cognitive
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Memorial Hospital of Gardena D/P Snf
1145 W. Redondo Beach
Gardena, CA 90247
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F 0759
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
skills for daily decision making was severely impaired. The MDS indicated Resident 26 was totally
dependent on staff for all ADLs.
During a record review of Resident 26's Physician's Orders for the month of March 2023, the orders
indicated on 9/5/2022, to administer Dilantin (medication for seizure [sudden uncontrolled burst of electrical
activity in the brain] 250 milligrams (mg) per 10 milliliters (ml), via feeding tube ([F-tube] tube connected
directly to the stomach for medication) to be given twice a day.
During an observation on 3/7/2023 at 8:30 a.m., Resident 26's tube feeding was observed to be infusing as
ordered.
During a medication pass observation and concurrent interview with LVN 2 on 3/7/2023 at 8:42 a.m.,
Resident 26's tube feeding was observed to be infusing. LVN 2 was then observed administering Dilantin
250 mg/10 ml via the F-tube without holding the tube feeding for one hour as ordered. After the medication
pass, the tube feeding was noted to be continuously infusing and it was not held for one hour after the
Dilantin was administered.
During an interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 3/8/2023 at 11:08 a.m., the DON stated when
Dilantin was administered through the F-tube, the feeding should be held one (1) hour before and 1 hour
after it was administered.
During an interview with LVN 2 on 3/8/2023 at 2:25 p.m., LVN 2 stated LVN 2 did not recall turning the tube
feeding off one hour before the medication administration of Dilantin and for one hour after Dilantin was
administered via the feeding tube.
During a record review of Resident 26's Medication Record for the month of March 2023, the record
indicated an order to hold the tube feeding one hour prior to and after Dilantin medication administration.
During a record review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Medication Error Reduction Plan
(approved 7/2019), the P&P indicated the facility planned to eliminate or substantially reduce medication
errors and improve patient safety. The P&P defined medication errors as any event that may cause or lead
to inappropriate medication use or patient harm while the medication is in the control of the health
professional. The P&P indicated wrong rate of infusion and dose administered outside of parameters were
examples of medication error.
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
03/10/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Memorial Hospital of Gardena D/P Snf
1145 W. Redondo Beach
Gardena, CA 90247
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F 0812
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve
food in accordance with professional standards.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to store and prepare food under
sanitary conditions in one of one kitchen, by failing to:
Residents Affected - Some
a. Ensure Freezer 4's temperature was at or below 0 degrees Fahrenheit (F, unit of measurement);
b. Ensure the breads were labeled with an expiration or received by date; and
c. Ensure the ice machine was clean.
These deficient practices had the potential to result in contamination of food items placing residents at high
risk for food borne illness that could lead to hospitalization and a decline in health.
Findings:
a. During an observation of the facility's kitchen Freezer 4 with the Kitchen Supervisor (KS) on 3/7/2023 at
6:28 a.m., the freezer thermometer indicated a temperature reading of 28 degrees Fahrenheit. (F, unit of
measurement). The KS stated the temperature should be at 0 degrees or lower. The chicken nuggets were
observed to be not solid frozen.
During record review of the facility's kitchen Freezer 4 log, the log indicated the freezer temperatures must
be below 0 degrees F. The log indicated the freezer's temperature to be above 0 degrees F from 3/1/2023
to 3/7/2023.
During a record review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Food Purchasing and Handling
(revised 9/2021), the P&P indicated frozen foods shall be stored at equal or less than 0 degrees
Fahrenheit. Frozen foods were kept frozen at all times until they are removed from the freezer for
preparation.
b. During an observation of the facility's kitchen with the KS on 3/7/2023 at 6:28 a.m., the breads were all
not labeled with an expiration or received date. The KS stated he knew when the bread was stocked but the
bread should have a label on each item.
During a record review of the facility's P&P titled, Freshness Dating and Labeling (revised 2021), the P&P
indicated all foods will be dated for freshness and food safety. The P&P indicated upon delivery of items, if
not already dated, it was the responsibility of the purchasing agent (or individual checking the delivery
foods) to date the items with the current date.
c. During an observation of the facility's ice machine and concurrent interview with the KS on 3/7/2023 at
6:28 a.m., the KS opened the cover to the ice machine and wiped the bin cover over the ice machine. Black
residue was observed. The KS stated the ice machine was dirty. The KS stated the ice machine should be
clean.
During a record review of the facility's P&P titled, Cleaning of Ice Machine (revised 7/2019), the P&P
indicated the Environmental Services Department will clean ice machines on a daily basis.
During an interview with the facility's Director of Food and Nutrition (DFN) on 3/8/2023 at 12:48
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555441
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A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
03/10/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Memorial Hospital of Gardena D/P Snf
1145 W. Redondo Beach
Gardena, CA 90247
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0812
p.m., the DFN stated the ice machine should always be clean, the freezer temperature should be below 0
degrees F, and the bread should be dated.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Memorial Hospital of Gardena D/P Snf
1145 W. Redondo Beach
Gardena, CA 90247
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0868
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to:
Residents Affected - Many
1. Ensure the Quality Assessment and Assurance ([QAA] develop and implement appropriate plans of
action to correct identified quality deficiencies) committee meet at least quarterly and as needed to
coordinate and evaluate activities under the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement QAPI ([QAPI] a
data driven and proactive approach to quality improvement) program.
2. Ensure the Infection preventionist (IP) and the Medical Director participated on the facility's QAA/QAPI
meeting.
These deficient practices had the potential to result in a lack of oversight for infection prevention practices,
overall medical care being provided by the facility, and ensuring that resident care policies were
implemented appropriately.
Findings:
During a concurrent interview and record review on 3/8/2023 at 3:46 p.m., with the Director of Nursing
(DON), the DON stated that the IP does not attend the QAA/QAPI meeting, the DON stated that they had
the meeting held for a while since there were some changes in the committee. The DON verified that the
last two QAA/QAPI meeting was held last June 2022 and was recently restarted in February 2023.
During an interview on 3/9/2023 at 9:05 a.m., with IP, IP stated she never attended the QAA or QAPI
meeting because she was never invited to attend the meeting, IP added that it was the DON who attends
the monthly meeting.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 3/9/2023 at 9:45 a.m., with the Quality Assurance (QA),
QAA meeting sign in sheet dated February, April, June 2022, and February 2023 were reviewed. QAA
meeting sign in sheet indicated there were no infection preventionist from the sub-acute unit and no
medical director signature present in the sign in sheet. The QA also stated that she reviewed and listened
to the video recorded for the last QAA meeting held on February 2023, but the Medical Director and the IP
did not attend the meeting.
During a record review of the sub-acute facility assessment for the year 2022 Roles and responsibilities of
Performance Improvement (PI) committee the assessment indicated PI leaders to oversee and hold
monthly committee meetings to address all PI indicators. PI team members to attend or send a designee to
all meetings to discuss and present data.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555441
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
03/10/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Memorial Hospital of Gardena D/P Snf
1145 W. Redondo Beach
Gardena, CA 90247
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0888
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a coronavirus disease 2019 ([COVID-19]
highly contagious respiratory infection) vaccine (produce immunity against a specific disease)
administration policy and procedure was developed for staff and 69 of 69 residents.
Residents Affected - Some
This deficiency had the potential to increase the risk of spreading COVID-19 to residents and staff.
Findings:
During a record review of the facility's policy and procedures (P&P), the facility was unable to provide a
P&P to address COVID-19 vaccination for staff and residents.
During an interview with the Infection Preventionist Nurse (IP) on 3/8/2023 at 4:12 p.m., the IP stated the
facility had no P&P addressing the staff and residents' COVID-19 vaccination. The IP stated the facility used
the COVID-19 Mitigation Plan (document that outlines the skilled nursing facility's plan in mitigating
COVID-19).
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