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Inspection visit

Inspection

TICE VALLEY POST ACUTECMS #5557101 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 0689 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide appropriate safety measures and adequate supervision to prevent one of two residents (Resident 1) from rolling out of bed and falling on the floor during a bed linen change. The failure to provide sufficient staff or adequate measures to prevent a dependent resident from rolling off the bed during a bed linen change, which resulted in Resident 1 being transported to the emergency department for evaluation after the fall caused a brief loss of consciousness and a headache which lasted over a week. Findings: A review of Resident 1 ' s admission Record, printed 4/10/24, indicated Resident 1 was admitted to the facility in 2017 with diagnoses of multiple sclerosis (MS, a chronic condition that affects the brain and spinal cord) and paraplegia (paralysis of the legs and lower body caused by spinal injury or a disease). A review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set (MDS, resident assessment tool used to provide care), dated 2/2/24, indicated Resident 1 had clear speech, was able to be understood, and was able to understand others, and had impairment to both sides of the upper and lower extremities. The MDS indicated Resident 1 required substantial/maximal assistance (The helper does more than half the effort of lifting or holding trunk or limbs.) for all activities of daily living (eating, dressing, hygiene, bathing) including transfers between surfaces and moving/changing position in bed. A review of Resident 1's Nursing Progress Notes, dated 2/27/24, at 10:02 p.m., Registered Nurse 1 (RN 1), the progress notes indicated on 2/27/24, at 9:07 p.m., Resident rolled out of bed (between bed and window) during incontinent care. Resident .complained of headache . During a telephone interview on 4/11/24, at 11:36 a.m., with RN 1, RN 1 stated while working in another resident ' s room, Certified Nursing Assistant 1 (CNA 1) called RN 1 to join CNA 1 in Resident 1 ' s room. RN 1 stated upon entering Resident 1 ' s room, RN 1 saw Resident 1 lying on the floor next to the left side of the bed. RN 1 stated CNA 1 said Resident 1 rolled off the bed while CNA 1 was changing the bed linen. During a telephone interview on 4/16/24, at 8:30 a.m., with CNA 1, CNA 1 stated CNA 1 had turned Resident 1 to a left side-lying position on the left side of the bed, with Resident 1 ' s right leg crossed over the left leg while CNA 1 completed a bed linen change. CNA 1 stated Resident 1 rolled off (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: 555710 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 555710 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/17/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Tice Valley Post Acute 1975 Tice Valley Blvd. Walnut Creek, CA 94595 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 0689 the bed when CNA 1 was on the right upper side of the bed securing the top right corner of the fitted sheet. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm During a concurrent observation and interview on 4/29/24, at 10:45 a.m., with Resident 1, Resident 1 lay awake in a bed positioned with about a one foot gap between the bed and a free-standing shelving unit which abutted the bedroom wall. Resident 1 stated CNA 1 had been changing the linen on the bed and had turned Resident 1 to the left side with CNA 1 ' s hand against Resident 1 ' s back. Resident 1 stated CNA 1 had pushed against Resident 1 ' s back with enough force to cause Resident 1 to fall off the bed onto the floor between the bed and the shelving unit. Resident 1 stated during the fall the back of Resident 1 ' s head hit something which caused a brief loss of consciousness at the time of the fall and a headache that lasted about two weeks. Resident 1 stated the headache at the time of the fall was so severe Resident 1 had gone to the emergency room for evaluation. Residents Affected - Few A review of Resident 1 ' s Hospital Discharge summary, dated [DATE], indicated, Primary Diagnosis: Traumatic injury of head . fall from bed, three (3) feet (ft) high, and complained of left sided pain with a headache. Patient loss consciousness and was sent to the hospital for further evaluation. All scans were negative for fracture (broken bone) or bleeding. Patient sent back to Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) for continued medical care. Will follow up with labs and monitor .Assessment and Plan: Fall Precautions in place . A review of the facility ' s policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Falls and Fall Risk, Managing, undated, indicated, .Staff may identify interventions related to the resident ' s specific risks and causes in the attempt to reduce falls and minimize complications from falling .a fall is defined as: Unintentionally coming to rest in the ground, floor, or other lower level, but not as a result of an overwhelming external force .An episode where a resident lost his or her balance and would have fallen, if not for another person or if he or she had not caught him/herself, is considered, a fall. A fall without injury is still a fall . FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 555710 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.

  • 0689GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F689 - Accidents

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the May 17, 2024 survey of TICE VALLEY POST ACUTE?

This was a inspection survey of TICE VALLEY POST ACUTE on May 17, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at TICE VALLEY POST ACUTE on May 17, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."

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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