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Inspection visit

Health inspection

BEAR VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITALCMS #5554681 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 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 (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: 555468 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 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. (X4) ID PREFIX TAG 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) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 555468 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.

  • 0607GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F607 - The facility must develop and implement written policies and procedures that:

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the June 2, 2023 survey of BEAR VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL?

This was a inspection survey of BEAR VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL on June 2, 2023. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at BEAR VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL on June 2, 2023?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft."

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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