F 0686
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide wound treatment as ordered by the
physician for one of three sampled residents (Resident 1). This failure had the potential to result in delayed
wound healing for Resident 1.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings:
During a review of Resident 1 ' s Skin Assessment (SA), dated 7/25/24, the SA indicated Resident 1 had
glue stitches on her right groin and right upper thigh.
During a review of Resident 1 ' s SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation), dated
8/2/24, the SBAR indicated Resident 1 had wound dehiscence (complication where a cut made during a
surgical procedure, opens) on her right groin and right thigh.
During a review of Resident 1 ' s Order Summary Report (OSR), dated 8/2/24, the OSR indicated, Cleanse
surgical site to the right groin with NS (normal saline [mixture of salt and water]), pat dry, apply santyl
(medicated ointment used for treating wounds), if unavailable, apply hydrogel (medicated cream used for
treating wounds), apply calcium alginate (medicated gel used for treating wounds) and cover with dry
dressing QD (daily) and PRN (as needed).
During a review of Resident 1 ' s OSR, dated 8/2/24, the OSR indicated, Cleanse surgical site to the right
thigh with NS, pat dry, apply santyl, if unavailable, apply hydrogel, apply calcium alginate, and cover with
dry dressing QD and PRN.
During a review of Resident 1 ' s SBAR, dated 8/5/26, the SBAR indicated Resident 1 had a low-grade
fever (increase in the body ' s temperature in response to an illness) which started on 8/5/24 at 6:00 p.m.
During a review of Resident 1 ' s SBAR, dated 8/6/24, the SBAR indicated Resident 1 was sent to the
hospital from her appointment because of wound dehiscence.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 8/8/24 at 2:33 p.m. with Licensed Vocational Nurse
(LVN) 1, Resident 1 ' s Treatment Administration Record (TAR), dated August 2024 was reviewed. LVN 1
stated, (Resident 1) ' s treatment are daily and prn when soiled. TAR indicated there was no wound
treatment provided for Resident 1 on 8/5/24 and 8/6/24.
During an interview on 8/27/24 at 12:30 p.m. with Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), ADON stated, The
nurses should follow up if it (wound treatment) was done. The next shift should have done the treatment if
the resident had an appointment in the morning.
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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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Event ID:
555702
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
555702
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/28/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
The Orchards Post-Acute
730 34 Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
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 0686
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
During a concurrent interview and record review on 8/27/24 at 12:45 p.m. with Registered Nurse (RN) 1,
Resident 1 ' s clinical record (CR) dated 8/27/24 was reviewed. The CR indicated no documentation the
wound treatments were done on 8/5/24 and 8/6/24. RN 1 stated, I did not have time to do treatment on
8/5/24 because (Resident 1) came back at shift change.
During a review of the facility ' s policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Wound Care, dated October 2010, the
P&P indicated, The purpose of this procedure is to provide guidelines for the care of wounds to promote
healing. The following information should be recorded in the resident ' s medical record: The type of wound
care given. The date and time the wound care was given. Any change in the resident ' s condition. All
assessment data (i.e., wound bed color, size, drainage, etc.) obtained when inspecting the wound. If the
resident refused the treatment and reason(s) why. Report other information in accordance with facility policy
and professional standards of practice.
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