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Inspection visit

Health inspection

Terrace Post AcuteCMS #5557382 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 2 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0694 Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to label and date a resident's intravenous (IV-the infusion of liquid substances directly into a vein) antibiotic (medications used to treat infections) medication bag per the facility's policy for one of three sampled residents (Resident 1). Residents Affected - Few This deficient practice had the potential for medication administration errors. Findings: During a review of Resident 1's admission Record, the admission Record indicated the facility admitted the resident on 2/26/2021 with diagnoses that included quadriplegia (paralysis [complete or partial loss of muscle function] of all four limbs), hypertension (high blood pressure [the force of the blood pushing on the blood vessel walls is too high]), and muscle wasting (weakening, shrinking, and loss of muscle). During a review of Resident 1's History and Physical (H&P- a formal assessment by a healthcare provider that involves a resident interview, physical exam, and documentation of findings) dated 10/1/2024, the H&P indicated Resident 1 had the capacity to understand and make decisions. During a review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set (MDS - a resident assessment tool) dated 12/2/2024, the MDS indicated Resident 1's cognition (ability to think and make decisions) was intact. The MDS further indicated that Resident 1 required total dependence on staff for assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs - activities related to personal care). During a review of Resident 1's Medication Administration Record (MAR, a report detailing the medications administered to a resident by the licensed nurse in the facility) dated 1/2025, the MAR indicated Resident 1 had a physician order for cefepime hydrochloride (a medication used to treat infections) two (2) grams (gm-unit of measurements) IV two times a day starting on 1/28/2025. During an observation on 1/29/2025 at 1:50 p.m., observed Resident 1's cefepime hydrochloride IV bag located next to Resident 1's bed without the date, time, and signature of the nursing staff that administrated the cefepime hydrochloride. During a concurrent observation and interview on 1/29/2025 at 2:00 p.m., with the Director of Nursing (DON), observed Resident 1's cefepime hydrochloride IV bag located next to Resident 1's bed. The DON confirmed by stating that Resident 1's cefepime hydrochloride should have had the registered nurses' initials, date, and time labeled on the medication when it was administered. The DON stated that the correct process when administering an IV medication is for the nurse to initial the mediation (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 3 Event ID: 555738 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 555738 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 01/30/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Terrace Post Acute 7447 Sepulveda Blvd Van Nuys, CA 91405 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 0694 and put the date and time that the medication is administered. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Continuous Infusion of Medications and Solutions, with a facility approval date of 1/16/2025, the policy indicated this is to be performed by registered nurses and IV certified licensed vocational nurses according to state law and facility policy .Label medication/solution container and administration set with, date and time and nurse's initials. Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 555738 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 3 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 555738 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 01/30/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Terrace Post Acute 7447 Sepulveda Blvd Van Nuys, CA 91405 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 0772 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Have an agreement with an approved laboratory to obtain services, if on-site laboratory services aren't provided. Based on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure one of three sampled residents (Resident 3) received laboratory services as ordered by the physician. Residents Affected - Few This deficient practice had the potential for Resident 3 to have decreased quality of care, delay in care and services, and decreased quality of life. Findings: During a review of Resident 3's admission Record, the admission Record indicated the facility readmitted the resident on 3/1/2024 with diagnoses that included multiple sclerosis (MS- a chronic, progressive disease involving damage to the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord), type two (2) diabetes (a chronic condition that affects the way the body processes blood glucose [sugar]), and bipolar disorder (mental disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, concentration, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks). During a review of Resident 3's History and Physical (H&P- a formal assessment by a healthcare provider that involves a resident interview, physical exam, and documentation of findings) dated 3/2/2024, the H&P indicated Resident 3 had the capacity to understand and make decisions. During a review of Resident 3's Minimum Data Set (MDS - a resident assessment tool) dated 12/6/2024, the MDS indicated Resident 3's cognition (ability to think and make decisions) was intact. The MDS further indicated that Resident 3 required total dependence on staff for assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs - activities related to personal care). During a review of Resident 3's physician order dated 11/15/2024, the physician order indicated an order for a laboratory order for Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c-is a blood test that shows what your average blood sugar level was over the past two to three months) to be drawn. During an interview on 1/29/2025 at 2:30 p.m., with Resident 3, Resident 3 stated that his physician had ordered a HbA1c, but the facility had not drawn it. During a concurrent interview and record review on 1/30/2025 at 1:30 p.m., with the Director of Nursing (DON), reviewed Resident 3's physician order for HbA1c dated 11/15/2024. The DON stated that Resident 3 did have a physician order on 11/15/2024 for a HbA1c, but it was not completed. The DON stated that when a physician orders a laboratory test to be completed, the nursing staff will place the physician order and complete a laboratory requisition form and place it in the laboratory binder for the laboratory technician to complete the blood draw. The DON stated that she is unsure why Resident 3's HbA1c was not completed. The DON stated that it should have been completed at the time of the physician order. During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Physician Orders, with a facility approval date of 1/16/2025, the policy indicated the purpose of the facility P&P is to ensure that all physician orders are complete and accurate .the medical records department will verify that physician orders are complete, accurate and clarified as necessary .lab orders will include the name of the test desired, the frequency and reason for the test and associated diagnosis. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 555738 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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Citations

2 citations 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.

  • 0694GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F694 - Parenteral Fluids

    Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

  • 0772GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F772 - The facility must provide or obtain laboratory services to meet the

    Have an agreement with an approved laboratory to obtain services, if on-site laboratory services aren't provided.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the January 30, 2025 survey of Terrace Post Acute?

This was a inspection survey of Terrace Post Acute on January 30, 2025. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at Terrace Post Acute on January 30, 2025?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed."

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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