F 0842
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in
accordance with accepted professional standards.
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to maintain complete and accurate documentation
and follow its policy and procedures titled Falls - Clinical Protocol and Charting and Documentation for two
of six sampled residents (Resident 1 and Resident 2), when the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) 1 did not
complete the neuro-check (a focused assessment of the nervous system used to identify acute changes in
an individual's functional status) on 11/17/25 and 11/18/25 for Resident 1 after an unwitnessed fall on
11/15/25, and the Director of Nursing (DON) did not complete IDT (Interdisciplinary Team; a group of staff
members consisting of physicians, nursing, dietary, rehabilitation, social services, activities, and
administration who meet regularly to discuss incidents that occurred involving the well-being of residents
and staff) note for Resident 2 on 12/18/25 after an unwitnessed fall on 12/17/25. These failures had the
potential to result in the delayed detection of neurological changes which could lead to irreversible
functional impairment for Resident 1 after an unwitnessed fall on 11/15/25 and the potential for the IDT to
miss opportunities to discuss, intervene, and care plan for Resident 2 after an unwitnessed fall on
12/17/25.Findings: During a record review of Resident 1's admission Record, dated 2/17/26, the AR
indicated Resident 1 had a diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (a chronic metabolic disorder where the
body develops insulin resistance resulting in high blood sugar level), Osteomyelitis of the right ankle and
foot (an infection and inflammation of the bone or bone marrow), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
(a progressive lung condition characterized by chronic respiratory symptoms and persistent irreversible
airflow limitation), and Chronic Heart Failure (a long-term, progressive clinical syndrome where the heart
muscle is too weak or stiff to pump sufficient blood throughout the body). During a record review of
Resident 1's Minimum Data Set (MDS; process for clinical assessment of all residents of long term care
nursing facilities), dated 1/23/26, the MDS indicated, Resident 1's Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS;
an assessment of a resident's cognitive (mental process) status; the ability to remember, concentrate, learn
new things, and/or make decisions that affect their everyday life) score was 12 out of 15 (a score of 0 to 7
indicated severe impairment, 8 to 12 indicated moderate impairment, and 13 to 15 indicated minimal to no
impairment) which indicated Resident 1 had moderate cognitive impairment. During a record review of
Resident 1's SBAR ([Situation, Background, Appearance, Review] Communication Form; a communication
tool licensed staff use to share pertinent information with the resident's physician and responsible party
when there is a change in the resident's condition), dated 11/15/25, the SBAR indicated, .Primary Care
Clinician Notified: Yes. Date: 11/15/25. Time: 11:25 a.m. Recommendations of Primary Clinicians: Send to
ER (Emergency Room) for scan of head and right shoulder. During a record review of Resident 1's
Progress Notes (PN), dated 11/15/25, the PN indicated, Writer was called to the dining room by Certified
Nursing Assistant (CNA), resident was sitting on the floor next to wheelchair. Resident stated she stood up
to get coffee and slid to the floor landing on bottom then falling sideways hitting her right
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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
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Event ID:
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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
02/11/2026
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 0842
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
shoulder and head. notified [name of primary care physician] got order to send to ER for evaluation. During
a concurrent interview and record review on 2/17/26 at 9:52 a.m. with the DON, Resident 1's Neuro
Checklist (NC), dated 11/15/25 was reviewed. The NC indicated, Interval: Every 30 min. X2 (every 30
minutes two times an hour), Every 1 hour X3, Every 2 hours X24 hours, Every 4 hours X5, Every 8 hours
(for 24 hours). The NC indicated the initial V/S (Vital Signs-blood pressure, Temperature, Pulse,
Respiration), Level of Consciousness, Right Pupil, Left Pupil, Right Hand Grip, Left Hand Grip, and Nurse
Initial was not completed for 11/17/25 and 11/18/25. The DON stated LVN 1 was assigned to Resident 1 on
11/17/25 and 11/18/25 and LVN 1 should have completed the NC for 11/17/25 and 11/18/25 to indicate that
Resident 1's neurological status was assessed. The DON stated that a delay in recognizing early
neurological changes could delay the management of a serious neurological problem which could lead to
serious negative outcomes such as permanent impaired cognition (mental process), speech, function and
mobility. The DON stated medical records should be complete and accurate to reflect the care provided.
During a record review of Resident 2's AR, dated 2/11/26, the AR indicated Resident 2 had a diagnosis of
Alzheimer's Disease (a chronic, progressive, and irreversible neurodegenerative brain disorder that slowly
destroys memory, thinking skills, and the ability to perform simple daily tasks), and Dementia (a condition
characterized by progressive or persistent loss of intellectual functioning, especially with impairment of
memory and abstract thinking). During a record review of Resident 2's MDS, dated 12/31/25, the MDS
indicated, Resident 2's BIMS score was 2 out of 15 which indicated Resident 2 had severe cognitive
impairment. During a record review of Resident 2's SBAR, dated 12/17/25, the SBAR indicated, .Primary
Care Clinician Notified: Yes. Date: 12/17/25. Time: 3:00 a.m. Recommendations of Primary Clinicians:
Notified MD of unwitnessed fall, implemented neuro checks, monitor for delay injuries, one time order CT
(Computed Tomography; a medical imaging procedure that uses X-rays and computer technology to create
detailed cross-sectional of the body used to visualize bones, blood vessels, and soft tissues) of the head.
During a record review of Resident 2's Progress Notes (PN), dated 12/17/25, the PN indicated, Writer was
notified by CNA that resident had unwitnessed fall in the bathroom. Resident walked to the bathroom and
lost his balance. Small abrasion noted on left big toe. Order for CT of the head place. During a concurrent
interview and record review on 2/11/26 at 11:49 a.m. with the DON, Resident 2's IDT Post Incident Meeting
(IDT), dated 12/18/25 was reviewed. The IDT indicated, .A. IDT Meeting. 1. Date & Time: 12/18/25 4:18 p.m.
The remainder of the record was not completed. The DON stated the IDT note should have been completed
to indicate the IDT met to discuss Resident 2's fall, the cause of the fall, interventions to prevent the fall
from recurring, who was notified and acknowledge any new orders. The DON stated she should have
completed the IDT note and did not. During an interview on 2/11/26 at 11:49 a.m. with the Medical Record
Director (MRD), the MRD stated residents' medical records should be complete and accurate to reflect the
care provided. The MRD stated partially completed or incomplete documentation of records indicated the
service was not provided. During an interview on 2/18/25 at 10:03 a.m. with the Administrator (ADM), the
ADM stated the facility was required to maintain complete and accurate documentation of records to reflect
the care provided for the residents. The ADM stated the neuro-check was required to be completed to
ensure the resident received the proper level of care. The ADM stated the IDT note was required to be
completed after an incident to ensure the resident was aligned with the appropriate care plan and the IDT
did not miss anything. The ADM stated the IDT was made up of leadership individuals from different
departments (nursing, rehabilitation, social services, etc.) to collaborate and provide holistic care (a
comprehensive approach to health that treats the whole person which includes physical, emotional, mental,
social, and spiritual rather than just symptoms
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
555539
If continuation sheet
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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
555539
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/11/2026
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 0842
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
or a specific disease) for the residents. The ADM stated an in-service (education and training) will be
provided for the staff, so all departments would be aware of documentation requirements. The ADM stated
an in-service will be provided to leadership staff who participate in the IDT to document the importance of
the meeting to coordinate care for residents. During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P)
titled, Falls - Clinical Protocol, dated 9/2012, the P&P indicated, Assessment and Recognition: 1. As part of
the initial assessment, the physician will help identify individuals with a history of falls and risk factors for
subsequent falling. 7. Falls should also be identified as witnessed or unwitnessed events. Cause
Identification: 1. For an individual who has fallen, staff will attempt to define possible causes within 24 hours
of the fall. Treatment/Management: 1. Based on the preceding assessment, the staff and physician will
identify pertinent interventions to try to prevent subsequent falls and to address risks of serious
consequences of falling. Monitoring and Follow-Up: 1. The staff, with the physician's guidance, will follow up
on any fall with associated injury until the resident is stable and delayed complications such as late fracture
or subdural hematoma (a dangerous, often life-threatening collection of blood that gathers between the
brain's surface and its outer covering) have been ruled out or resolved. 2. The staff and physician will
monitor and document the individual's response to interventions intended to reduce falling or the
consequences of falling. 5. As needed, the physician will document the presence of uncorrectable risk
factors, including reasons why any additional search for causes is unlikely to be helpful. During a review of
the facility's P&P titled, Charting and Documentation, dated 4/2008, the P&P indicated, Policy Statement:
All services provide to the resident, or any changes in the resident's medical or mental condition, shall be
documented in the resident's medical record.
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Facility ID:
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