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Inspection visit

Health inspection

Joshua Tree Post AcuteCMS #5557721 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 0609 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, and record review, the facility failed to promptly report an injury of unknown origin to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) in accordance with the facility's policy, for one of three residents (Resident 1). This failure had the potential for an injury of unknown origin to go uninvestigated and unreported thereby increasing the chances of harm to Resident 1. Findings: An unannounced visit was made to the facility on January 25, 2024, at 9:50 AM, to investigate a complaint regarding Injury of Unknown Origin. During a review of residents ' 1 ' s admission Record (General Demographics), the document indicated resident 1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with a diagnosis to include Alzheimer ' s Disease (A progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions), Epilepsy (A disorder in which nerve cell activity in the brain is disturbed, causing seizures), Disorder of bone density and structure. During a review of resident 1 ' s progress notes (the records nurses and doctors keep during a patient's hospitalization) on January 25, 2024, at 11:20 AM, the record dated January 10, 2024, at 11:23 PM, it indicated, Resident found lying on the floor on the right side of bed. With legs still up on bed. Skin assessment performed by writer. Resident has bruising to the left upper shoulder. No injuries reported to physician. During a review of resident 1 ' s progress notes on January 25, 2024, at 11:20 AM, the record dated January 14, 2024, at 8:21 PM, it indicates received x-ray results for this resident of the left shoulder s/p (status post) fall occurring January 11, 2024. Results sent to MD (doctor) for review. Doctor ordered for resident to be sent to ER (emergency room) for further follow-up. MD requesting CT(computerized tomography) scan to be completed at ER. Orders carried out. DON (director of nursing) made aware of transfer and agree. Daughter in law, notified of transfer and clinical situation. During an interview of resident 1, Resident was lying down. Resident is Spanish speaking and answers only yes and no. Resident has Alzheimer ' s and dementia. Resident is unable to communicate or answer questions. Resident bed is in low position and has a fall mattress next to the bed. Call light within reach. (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: 555772 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 555772 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 01/25/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Joshua Tree Post Acute 8515 Cholla Ave Yucca Valley, CA 92284 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 0609 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm During an interview with Assistant Administrator (AA), she stated resident had a seizure (a sudden, uncontrolled burst of electrical activity in the brain), and the x-ray was taken. I asked her why the results of the x-ray were reviewed by the doctor on the 14th when the x-ray was taken on the 11th. She stated she had no answer for that. States she will have the Director of Nursing (DON) come speak to me since she is not sure of what may have happened. Residents Affected - Few During an Interview with Director of Nursing on January 25, 2024, at 11:15AM, she stated there were no visible injuries, the resident was alert, and she had no complaint of pain, so she was not sent out. The doctor was notified. Stated the x-ray was taken on January 11, 2024, and, results of the x-ray were received on January 11, 2024, at night. States the x-ray showed osteopenia therefore the resident was not sent out. Resident had another seizure after that. Stated when doctor reviewed the x-ray on January 14, 2024, he opted to send resident out to hospital for further follow up. MD requested CT scan. The family was notified of transfer and clinical situation. She states the incident was not reported due to resident had seizure that cause the fall and she had no injuries. During a record review on January 25. 2024 at 11:20 AM, review of Policy and procedures titled Unusual Occurrence Reporting Version 1.1, the documented stated, As required by federal or state regulations, our facility reports unusual occurrences or other reportable events which affect the health, safety, or welfare of our residents. It also indicates, a written report detailing the incident and actions taken by the facility after the event shall be sent or delivered to the state agency (and or other appropriate agencies as required by law) within forty-eight (48) hours of reporting the event or as required by federal and state requirements. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 555772 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.

  • 0609GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F609 - The facility must develop and implement written policies and procedures that:

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the January 25, 2024 survey of Joshua Tree Post Acute?

This was a inspection survey of Joshua Tree Post Acute on January 25, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at Joshua Tree Post Acute on January 25, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities."

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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