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.
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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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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.
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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
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