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
interview and record review the facility failed to ensure accuracy of documentation according to
professional standards for three of three sampled residents (Resident 1, Resident 2 and Resident 3), when
the assistant director of nurses/minimum data set (ADON/MDS) nurse documented and electronically
signed for the social services director (SSD) on 1/3/25 and 1/6/25 in Resident 1, Resident 2 and Resident 3
' s multidisciplinary care conference (MCC-meeting that could consists of director of nurses, physician,
dietary staff, therapy staff, social services, activities, resident and resident representative to discuss
resident care) notes.
Residents Affected - Few
This failure resulted in falsified documentation and could have caused delay in care resulting from the
inaccuracy of the documentation for Resident 1, Resident 2, and Resident 3.
Findings:
During a review of Resident 1's admission Record (AR- a summary of information regarding a resident
which includes patient identification, past medical history, insurance status, care providers, family contact
information and other pertinent information), the AR indicated, Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on
[DATE] with diagnosis for anxiety (constant worry or feeling afraid), dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) and
transient ischemic attack (temporary disruption of blood flow in the brain).
During a review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set [MDS a resident assessment tool used to identify
cognitive (mental processes) and physical functional level assessment] dated 2/19/25, the MDS indicated,
Resident 1's Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS screening tool used to assess resident cognitive level)
score was 11 out of 15 (0 - 7 indicated severe cognitive impairment [memory loss, poor decision making
skills] 8-12 moderate cognitive impairment, (13 -15) cognitively intact) which indicated Resident 1 had
moderate cognitive impairment.
During a review of Resident 2's AR, the AR indicated, Resident 2 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with
diagnosis for muscle wasting, dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), major depressive disorder (persistent
feeling of sadness and loss of interest).
During a review of Resident 2's MDS, dated [DATE], the MDS indicated, Resident 1's BIMS score was 13
out of 15 which indicated Resident 2 was cognitively intact.
During a review of Resident 3's AR, the AR indicated, Resident 3 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with
diagnosis for major depressive disorder (persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest), cerebral
infarction (blood flow is blocked I the brain) and schizoaffective disorder (condition
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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
TITLE
(X6) DATE
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555539
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
03/27/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Coalinga Regional Medical Ctr Dp/Snf
1191 Phelps Ave.
Coalinga, CA 93210
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 0658
with symptoms of hallucinations, sadness).
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
During a review of Resident 3's MDS, dated [DATE], the MDS indicated, Resident 3's BIMS score was 14
out of 15 which indicated Resident 2 was cognitively intact.
Residents Affected - Few
During an interview on 3/27/25 at 10:31 a.m. with the SSD, the SSD stated there was documentation being
falsified in Resident 1 ' s records. The SSD stated there were documents that were signed on behalf of the
SSD department, even when the SSD was not physically in the facility. The SSD stated the resident
assessments had to be completed thoroughly and accurately because the assessments were regarding
residents ' mood and behavior and contributed to the plan of care. The SSD stated the instances were
reported to the administration but felt there was retaliation from administrative staff following the report.
During an interview on 3/27/25 at 10:45 a.m. with the licensed vocational nurse (LVN) 1, LVN 1 stated there
were instances when LVN 1 was signed as an attendant to resident care conferences or resident
assessments but was not in attendance. LVN 1 stated she could not recall the dates or time but had noticed
multiple instances in which that had occurred. LVN 1 stated the instances were not reported to the
administration for fear of retaliation against LVN 1. LVN 1 stated it was important to have complete and
accurate documentation to effectively care for the resident.
During an interview on 3/27/25 at 10:51 a.m. with the ADON/MDS nurse, the ADON/MDS stated the role of
the MDS was to ensure documentation was complete and accurate. The ADON/MDS stated if the
assessments were found to be incorrect, she would delete the documented portion completed by the other
department members and correct it. The ADON/MDS stated she would not notify the department members
when the documentation was changed or deleted. The ADON/MDS stated she oversaw documenting
during the MCC meetings for residents in the facility. The ADON/MDS stated, the only person she would
add as physically attending the care conference meetings was the DON, even when the DON was not
physically in the facility. The ADON/MDS stated she had not falsified documentation for any resident.
During an interview on 3/27/25 at 11:24 a.m. with the director of clinical operations (DCO), the DCO stated
there was a complaint made by a former employee regarding instances of false documentation, but it was
determined the ADON/MDS was completing the documentation to assist the members of the IDT. The DCO
stated documentation should have been complete and accurate according to the residents ' assessments
and IDT documentation.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 3/27/25 at 11:57 a.m. with the SSD and DON present,
Resident 1 ' s, Multidisciplinary Care Conference (MCC), dated 1/6/25, Resident 2 ' s, MCC, dated 1/3/25
and Resident 3 ' s, MCC, dated 1/3/25, were reviewed. Resident 1 ' s MCC indicated, . Attendance at
meeting . social worker . Social work summary, orientation status, Resident alert and oriented x3. Resident
able to make needs known to staff . Problems/needs, monthly [medical doctor] visit, monthly with [nurse
practioner psychiatrist] . discharge goals, long-term care anticipated . Name [social services director
electronic signature] . Resident 2 ' s MCC indicated . Attendance at meeting . social worker . Social work
summary, orientation status, Resident is alert and oriented. Able to verbalize needs . Problems/needs,
monthly with [medical doctor] . discharge goals, long-term care anticipated . Name [social services director
electronic signature]. Resident 3 ' s MCC indicated, . Attendance at meeting . social worker . Social work
summary, orientation status, Resident alert and oriented. Able to verbalize needs . Problems/needs,
monthly with [medical doctor], monthly discharge goals, long-term care anticipated . Name [social services
director electronic signature] . The SSD stated she was not present during the MCC meetings for Resident
1, Resident 2 and Resident 3 but
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No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555539
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
03/27/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Coalinga Regional Medical Ctr Dp/Snf
1191 Phelps Ave.
Coalinga, CA 93210
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 0658
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
documentation showed the SSD was present during the meeting. The SSD stated the MCC was
electronically signed and completed when SSD was not present during the conference. The SSD stated
each department in the facility oversaw their portion of the MCC and the SSD portion should not have been
completed by any other facility department.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 3/27/25 at 12:10 p.m. with the DON and SSD present,
Resident 1 ' s, Multidisciplinary Care Conference, dated 1/6/25, Resident 2 ' s, MCC, dated 1/3/25 and
Resident 3 ' s, MCC, dated 1/3/25, were reviewed. Resident 1 ' s MCC indicated, . Attendance at meeting .
social worker . Social work summary, orientation status, Resident alert and oriented x3. Resident able to
make needs known to staff . Problems/needs, monthly [medical doctor] visit, monthly with [nurse practioner
psychiatrist] . discharge goals, long-term care anticipated . Name [social services director electronic
signature] . Resident 2 ' s MCC indicated . Attendance at meeting . social worker . Social work summary,
orientation status, Resident is alert and oriented. Able to verbalize needs . Problems/needs, monthly with
[medical doctor] . discharge goals, long-term care anticipated . Name [social services director electronic
signature]. Resident 3 ' s MCC indicated, . Attendance at meeting . social worker . Social work summary,
orientation status, Resident alert and oriented. Able to verbalize needs . Problems/needs, monthly with
[medical doctor], monthly discharge goals, long-term care anticipated . Name [social services director
electronic signature] . The DON stated all documentation should have been complete and accurate. The
DON stated the purpose of the MCC was to bring all departments together and discuss the needs of the
resident and how the residents were progressing. The DON stated it was every departments responsibility
to only complete the portion that pertained to their department and to not complete the portion of another
department as they would not have the knowledge to accurately reflect the care given. The DON stated
when a department was not going to be present for the MCC, it was the expectation that no one would be
completing their portion of the conference until they returned to the facility.
During a concurrent telephone interview and record review on 4/3/25 at 11:00 a.m. with the DON, the SSD '
s, Daily Time Report, dated 1/1/25-1/31/25, was reviewed. The DON stated the Report indicated, the SSD
did not have documented working hours on 1/3/25 and 1/6/25. The DON stated the SSD was not present in
the facility on the dates of the completed MCC ' s for Resident 1, Resident 2 and Resident 3.
During a review of the facility ' s job description titled, ADON/MDS Coordinator, undated, the job description
indicated, . The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) and MDS Nurse is responsible for assisting in the
overall nursing management of the [Facility name] and coordinating the completion of accurate and timely
MDS assessments for all residents . Monitor and report on the accuracy and completeness of MDS
assessments and related documentation. Provide staff training on MDS processes, documentation, and
related procedures .
During a review of a professional reference from the American Nurses Association titled, Principles for
Nursing Documentation, dates 2010, the reference indicated, . Clear, accurate, and accessible
documentation is an essential element of safe, quality, evidence-based nursing practice . Documentation of
nurses ' work is critical as well for effective communication with each other and with other disciplines. It is
how nurses create a record of their services for use by payors, the legal system, government agencies,
accrediting bodies, researchers, and other groups and individuals directly or indirectly involved with health
care. It also provides a basis for demonstrating and understanding nursing ' s contributions both to patient
care outcomes and to the viability and effectiveness of the organizations that provide and support quality
patient care . Entries into organization documents or the health record (including but not limited to provider
orders) must be Accurate, valid, and
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No. 0938-0391
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555539
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
03/27/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Coalinga Regional Medical Ctr Dp/Snf
1191 Phelps Ave.
Coalinga, CA 93210
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 0658
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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complete, Authenticated; that is, the information is truthful, the author is identified, and nothing has been
added or inserted, Dated and time-stamped by the persons who created the entry .
During a review of the facility ' s policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Documentation Policy, undated, the P&P
indicated, . The purpose of this policy is to establish standardized practices for documenting care, treatment
and patient progress in the skilled nursing facility (SNF) setting . this policy applies to all healthcare
providers . it is the policy of [facility name] that all healthcare providers document patient care accurately,
timely, and legibly in the patient ' s medical record. Documentation must be complete . and reflect a true
and accurate account of the patient ' s status, treatments, and outcomes . general requirements . accuracy
all entries must be accurate and reflect the patient ' s current condition . signature. All entries must be
signed and dated by the healthcare provider responsible for the care. For electronic documentation, this
may include an electronic signature . corrections. If errors are made, corrections must be made in a way
that maintains the integrity of the original entry .
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