F 0755
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a
licensed pharmacist.
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure accurate documentation of the
administration of medications for one of three sampled residents (Resident 1), by failing to document the
administration and refusal of Resident 1's medications on the Medication Administration Record (MAR - a
report detailing the medications administered to a resident by the licensed nurse in the facility).
This deficient practice had the potential to result in medication errors and/or drug diversion (illegal
distribution or abuse of prescription drug).
Findings:
During a review of Resident 1's admission Record, the admission Record indicated the facility admitted
Resident 1 on 2/26/2021 with diagnoses that included quadriplegia (paralysis [complete or partial loss of
muscle function] of all four limbs), muscle wasting and atrophy (partial or complete wasting away of a body
part), and anxiety disorder (mental health condition characterized by persistent and excessive worry, fear,
and nervousness that can interfere with daily life).
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 3/2/2025, the
MDS indicated Resident 1 had intact cognition (the mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and
understanding through thought, experience, and the senses). The MDS further indicated Resident 1 was
dependent on staff for eating, oral hygiene, personal hygiene, upper body dressing toileting hygiene and
showering and bathing.
During a review of Resident 1's MAR for 5/1/2025 - 5/31/2025, the MAR indicated Resident 1 had
scheduled medications that were due during the evening shift (3 p.m. - 11 p.m.) of 5/18/2025, which
included:
1. Baclofen (muscle relaxant) tablet 10 milligrams (mg- unit of measurement) two (2) tablets.
2. Diclofenac sodium external gel (a medication used to treat pain of the joints).
3. Docusate sodium (a medication used for stool softener) capsule 250 mg.
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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
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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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
05/19/2025
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 0755
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
4. Fluorometholone suspension (a medication used for swelling, redness or itching of the eyes) 0.1% eye
drops for both eyes.
5. Hiprex (a medication to prevent urinary tract infections [an infection in any part of the urinary system])
tablet one (1) gram (gm- unit of measurement).
Residents Affected - Few
6. Methocarbamol (a medication used for muscle relaxation) tablet 500 mg two (2) tablets.
7. Pepcid (a medication used to decrease stomach acid production) tablet 20 mg.
8. Simethicone (a medication used to relieve the symptoms of gas, including uncomfortable or painful
pressure, fullness, and bloating) tablet 80 mg two (2) tablets.
9. Sodium Chloride tablet (commonly known as salt tablets, are used in medicine to treat or prevent sodium
loss) 1 gm.
Resident 1's MAR dated 5/18/2025 indicated the evening shift, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., was left blank with no
indication if Resident 1 received the scheduled medication or if Resident 1 refused the medication.
During an interview on 5/19/2025 at 12:10 p.m., with Resident 1, Resident 1 stated there is always
confusion on who will be giving his medications during the evening shift, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Resident 1 stated
he does not like that he has to remind the nurses to give him his evening medications, so he ends up
refusing most of his medications for the evening shift.
During an interview on 5/19/2025 at 3:20 p.m., with the Director of Nursing (DON), the DON stated
Registered Nurse 1 (RN 1) was assigned to administer Resident 1's medication on 5/18/2025 for the
evening shift, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., but RN 1 had forgot to sign off on Resident 1's MAR. The DON stated that
per facility protocol, the nurse administering the medication should document on the MAR immediately after
administering the medication so there is no confusion about whether the medication was administered or
not. The DON further stated even refusals need to be documented on the MAR.
During an interview on 5/19/2025 at 3:33 p.m., with RN 1, RN 1 stated that she was the licensed nurse
assigned to administer medications for Resident 1 during the evening shift, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., on 5/18/2025.
RN 1 stated that she offered Resident 1 his evening medication, but he only took his simethicone and
refused the rest of the evening medications. RN 1 stated that after she administered medication to Resident
1 there was an emergency in the facility that she had to deal with which caused her to forget to document
on Resident 1's MAR. RN 1 stated the proper procedure would be to administer the medication and
document on the MAR right after administering the medication.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure titled, Administering Medications, last revised 4/2019,
the policy indicated it is the policy of the facility to ensure medications are administered in a safe and timely
manner and as prescribed. The policy and procedure further indicated the individual administering the
medication initials the resident's MAR on the appropriate line after giving each medication and
administering the next ones. If the drug is withheld, refused, or given at a time other than the scheduled
time, the individual administering the medication shall document accordingly.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
555738
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