F 0607
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
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 their policy and procedure (P&P) for
abuse was implemented when a licensed nurse did not report an injury of unknown origin in a timely
manner for one of four sampled residents (Resident 1) in a universe of 15 residents. This failed practice had
the potential for other unusual occurrences (an incident that threatens the welfare, safety, and health of the
resident) to go undetected and unreported which could compromise the health and safety of residents at
the facility.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings:
During a review of a notification from the Director of Nursing (DON) to the California Department of Public
Health (CDPH), dated May 20, 2023, the notification indicated, Resident 1 was a [AGE] year-old female
with a history of Dementia (progressive loss of intellectual functioning, especially with impairment of
memory and abstract thinking, and often personality change, resulting from disease of the brain),
Depression (mental illness affecting how you feel, the way you think and how you act), and stroke (Blood
flow to the brain is blocked resulting in injury causing effects such as emotional disturbances, ability to
speak and understand, and ability to move limbs). A further review of the document indicated, the DON was
notified by Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN1) about an injury of unknown origin on May 20, 2023, at 7:15
AM. Resident 1 was assessed to have a bruise (to develop or bear discolored spot on the skin as the result
of blow or fall) under her left arm that wrapped around under her breast to the front of her chest. Resident 1
stated she does not remember doing anything to cause the bruise.
During an interview on May 23, 2023, at 11:38 AM, with the DON, the DON stated, Resident 1's bruising
was assessed on May 18, 2023, during the day shift. The DON stated when LVN1 and Certified Nursing
Assistant (CNA1) found it was fresh bruise. The DON further stated, LVN 1 did not document and did not
call doctor.
During an interview on May 23, 2023, at 12:03 PM, with LVN1, LVN1 stated she found the bruise on May
18, 2023. LVN1 stated, I forgot to chart it. I wrote a note to (DON) via email on May 20, 2023. I did not notify
the doctor at that time. It was during med (mediaction) pass and other things happening and I did not
(follow policy and procedure). Expectation is to be more aware of my charting and following protocol on
change of condition.
During a concurrent observation and interview on May 23, 2023, at 12:24, with Resident 1, Resident 1 had
no psychosocial distress or visible injuries observed, Resident 1 stated, I don't know (how long she has
been Here). I don't know (why she is here). Resident stated the staff here are ok and denied residents or
staff have hurt her. Resident 1 verbalized first name, but last name verbalized was
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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.
LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER
REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
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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
555468
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/02/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Bear Valley Community Hospital
41870 Garstin Rd
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0607
incorrect. Resident 1 was unable to recall bruising or the cause.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
During an interview on May 23, 2023, at 12:32 PM, with Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA 1), CNA1 stated,
I found it (bruising) Thursday 18th on the day shift. I called the nurse (LVN1) in charge. LVN1 assessed the
bruise and spoke to the resident and asked the resident to how she was feeling and how she may have
gotten hurt in that area. Resident told (LVN1) she doesn't remember.
Residents Affected - Few
During a concurrent interview and record review on May 23, 2023, at 1:32 PM, with the DON, the facility's
policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Adult/Elder Abuse - SNF , undated, was reviewed. The P&P indicated, .6.
BVCHD shall identify and investigate all suspicions or allegations of abuse (such as suspicious bruising of
residents .); reviewing occurrence, patterns and trends that ma to they constitute abuse shall be used to
determine the direction of the investigation .8. All allegations of abuse shall be reported immediately to the
Administrator on Call (AOC), state agency, adult protective services and/or to all other required agencies.
8.1. The employee who witnessed the incident shall report to administration immediately, or at the earliest
practical time, The DON stated, the facility's staff did not follow the indicated portion of the policy and
procedure.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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