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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 0660 Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a safe discharge home for one resident (Resident 1) of three sampled residents when Resident 1 was discharged home without verified home health service arrangements. Residents Affected - Few This failure resulted in Resident 1 not receiving the necessary continuity of care for his wound. Findings: A review of Resident 1 ' s admission record indicated admission to the facility on 5/15/24 with diagnosis which included cellulitis (a deep infection of the skin caused by bacteria), disruption of external surgical wound (wound re-opening), and the necessity for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressings. A review of Resident 1 ' s discharge plan documented by the Social Services Assistant (SSA) dated 6/5/24 at 12:21 p.m. indicated, Discharge Destination .Home alone .Will home Care be provided? .Yes .Estimated start date .6/11/24 .Home Care Services to be provided .PT- physical therapy .OT- occupational therapy .skilled nursing services . A review of a telephone order entered by the Social Service Director (SSD) dated 6/5/24 at 12:52 p.m. indicated, [Resident 1] to discharge home on 6/9/24 with home health RNx [nursing services for] medication/symptom management, PTx strengthening exercises/home safety, and OTx ADLs [activities of daily living such as toileting, eating, grooming, etc.] training and medication. Follow up with PCP [primary care physician] within 7-10 days of d/c [discharge]. Has wound vac to left groin s/p [status post] surgical debridement, to be changed every 72 hours. A review of Resident 1 ' s practitioner note written by the Nurse Practitioner dated 6/7/24 at 9:07 a.m. indicated, .[Resident 1] is to discharge home with home health .support .per SS [social service] [Resident 1] does have [PCP] and has a f/u [follow-up] appt [appointment] already set up .[Resident 1] has follow up appt with vascular surgeon .on 6/13/24. Hehas [sic] a f/u appt with his PCP on 6/17/24 .Examination .SKIN: left fem [femoral] site with wound vac [a machine which uses vacuum-assisted closure of wound to assist in wound healing] right fem site with moderate amt [amount] of slough .Home health nurse to evaluate within 1-2 days .Follow up with your Primary Care Provider in 5-7 days and your specialist as advised. A review of Resident 1 ' s Treatment Administration Record (TAR) dated June 2024 indicated, Change Wound Vac/Negative Pressure Wound Therapy; Negative Pressure 125 mmgHg [millimeters of mercury, a measurement of pressure] intermittent Cleanse with NS [normal saline, a solution used to clean wounds] or wound cleanser .Place black foam into wound. Apply skin prep to intact skin around the wound (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 3 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 06/14/2024 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 0660 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few .Cover with occlusive dressing and secure tubing per manufacturer guide .every 72 hours for left groin s/p surgical debridement .Start Date 5/21/24 .D/C Date 6/9/24 . A review of Resident 1 ' s progress note dated 6/9/24 at 10 a.m. indicated, Wound Vac was beeping, re-enforced with extra dressing. Informed patient that he will be leaving with current wound vac and box placed by his bed would be the box he will be leaving with which was what the wound the [sic] vac came in. Wound Vac checked by this writer and RN [registered nurse]. A review of Resident 1 ' s progress note dated 6/9/24 at 4:43 p.m. indicated, resident DC home today, patient signed all paperwork, verbalized understanding of dc instructions . A review of all of Resident 1 ' s progress notes dated 6/5/24 to 6/9/24 showed no documented evidence social service or nursing staff called the home health agency to verify home health arrangements were set to be delivered within 72 hours of Resident 1 ' s discharge home. A review of Resident 1 ' s post discharge call back collection report dated 6/12/24 indicated, Home Health has not been in touch yet. [Resident 1] left several VM [voicemail messages] .educated pt [patient] that he should go to ER [emergency room] if worse or appt on 6/13 . A review of Resident 1 ' s social service note dated 6/12/24 at 1:35 p.mn. indicated, Called and talked .with [Home Health agency]. Said it was being processed. They were trying to find PCP. HH did reach out .and ask about PCP but gave the information that was not currant [sic]. SSA was able to give them PCP. They will call SS back with confirmation and schedule appt with [Resident 1]. In an interview on 6/14/24 at 3 p.m. with the Director of Nursing (DON), the DON stated, .wound vac dressing should be changed [every] 72 hours. In an interview on 6/14/24 at 3:40 p.m. with the Assistant DON (ADON), the ADON stated social services was expected to follow up with the home health agency to ensure services were scheduled to start prior to discharge. In an interview on 6/14/24 at 4 p.m., the ADON confirmed the home health agency did not render services to Resident 1 and acknowledged the discharge order for wound care was not carried out. In an interview on 6/15/24 at 9:14 a.m., with the Unit Manager (UM), the UM confirmed the expectation was for staff to coordinate with other departments to make sure Resident 1 had everything he needed prior to discharge, and everything should have been verified with the home health agency. The UM further stated it was very important to ensure the continuity of care for all residents ' health. In an interview on 6/15/24 at 11:49 a.m., the Administrator (ADM) stated she expected continuity of care for all residents upon discharge was ensured for the residents ' well-being. A review of an undated facility ' s policy and procedures titled Transfer or Discharge, Preparing a Resident for, indicated, A post-discharge plan .will be reviewed with the resident, and/or his or her family, at least twenty-four (24) hours before the resident ' s discharge or transfer from the facility . A review of an undated facility ' s policy and procedures titled Referrals, Social Services, indicated, Social services personnel shall coordinate most resident referrals with outside agencies (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 555450 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 3 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 06/14/2024 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 0660 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm .Exceptions might include emergency or specialized services that are arranged directly by a physician or the nursing staff. Social services will collaborate with the nursing staff .to arrange for services that have been ordered by the physician. Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 555450 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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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.

  • 0660GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F660 - Quality of life

    Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the June 14, 2024 survey of AMERICAN RIVER CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of AMERICAN RIVER CENTER on June 14, 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 14, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs."

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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