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Inspection visit

Health inspection

AMERICAN RIVER CENTERCMS #5554501 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0609 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to immediately report an injury of unknown origin for one resident (Resident 1) of three sampled residents. This failure decreased the facility's potential to protect Resident 1 from a possible allegation of abuse and ensure a safe environment during the investigation of the cause of the injury. Findings: Resident 1 was a [AGE] year-old female, re-admitted to the facility on [DATE]. She had multiple diagnoses, which included Unspecified dementia (impaired ability to remember) without behavior disturbance, Alzheimer's Disease (a brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills), unspecified site of disorders of bone density and structure (osteoporosis), history of falls, and muscle weakness. A review of Resident 1's Practitioner's Progress Notes (PPN), dated 5/14/24 at 4:05 p.m. indicated, [Resident 1] seen in [the] room after nursing report she is c/o [complaining of] left forearm pain. [Resident 1] with significant tenderness to palpation [touch]. She yelps and pulls [her] arm away during the exam. Will obtain xray of left forearm. A review of Resident 1's Radiology Results Report (x-ray), dated 5/15/24 at 3:52 a.m., indicated, .LEFT FOREARM .There is evidence of an acute [sudden onset] or possibly subacute fracture [break] of the distal radial diaphysis [both bones of the forearm] .There is [a] deformity of the distal ulna consistent with [a] distal diaphyseal fracture [wrist fracture] . A review of Resident 1's Daily Documentation (DD), dated 5/15/24 at 8:35 a.m., indicated at 5:29 a.m., Resident 1 was complaining of pain with a pain level of 6 over 10 (between moderate and severe level). A review of Resident 1's DD dated 5/16/24 at 2:50 a.m., indicated, Resident noted with pain [8/10] to left arm due to recent fracture . A review of Resident 1's Interdisiplinary Team (IDT) progress notes, dated 5/16/24 at 1:33 p.m. indicated, .IDT to review [Resident 1's] fx. [fracture] of [the] distal end of the L [left] radius. [Resident 1] c/o pain to left arm . was evaluated by NP [Nurse Practitioner] with rec. [recommendation] for [an] x-ray. X-ray ordered and results indicate fracture to left arm . (continued on next page) Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE TITLE (X6) DATE FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Facility ID: If continuation sheet Page 1 of 2 Event ID: 555450 Printed: 05/15/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION 555450 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 06/11/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE American River Center 3900 Garfield Avenue Carmichael, CA 95608 For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency. (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0609 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few A review of Resident 1's PPN dated 5/16/24 at 6:08 p.m. indicated, .[Resident 1] seen in [the] room after xray results come back showing a new fracture of left arm . A review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set (MDS, a standardized comprehensive assessment tool) dated 6/3/24 indicated a score of seven out of 15, which indicated moderate cognitive impairment. On 6/11/24 at 10:30 a.m., the Department conducted an unannounced visit at the facility to investigate a complaint received by the Department on 5/29/24 involving an alleged injury to Resident 1 on 5/15/24. During an interview on 6/11/24 at 10:57 a.m., with the Director of Nursing (DON), the DON stated on 5/14/24, the NP saw Resident 1 due to a complaint of pain and the NP recommended obtaining x-ray. During an interview on 6/11/24 at 11:20 a.m., the DON confirmed she became aware of Resident 1's left arm fracture on 5/15/24. The DON acknowledged Resident 1's fracture was an injury of unknown origin because no one had reported Resident 1 had fallen. The DON verified the fracture could have been a pathological fracture (a fracture cause by disease of the bone) and stated she conducted an investigation to determine what the cause was. During an interview on 6/11/24, at 11:42 a.m., the DON confirmed and stated, .We didn't report it [Resident 1's fracture] . A review of the facility's policy and procedure titled Abuse Investigation and Reporting, revised July 2017 indicated, All reports of resident .injuries of unknown source .shall be promptly reported to .state .agencies .All .injuries of unknown source .will be reported immediately .The Administrator, or his/her designee, will provide the appropriate agencies .with a written report of the findings of the investigation within five (5) working days of the occurrence of the incident. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 555450 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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Citations

1 citation recorded*CMS

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0609GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F609 - The facility must develop and implement written policies and procedures that:

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the June 11, 2024 survey of AMERICAN RIVER CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of AMERICAN RIVER CENTER on June 11, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at AMERICAN RIVER CENTER on June 11, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities."

What type of survey was this?

This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.

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