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SUNNYVALE POST-ACUTE CENTERCMS #5557921 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.

555792 08/15/2024 Sunnyvale Post-Acute Center 1291 S Bernardo Avenue Sunnyvale, CA 94087
F 0610 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to conduct a thorough investigation and report for nine of 11 residents (Residents 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 3, and 4). Residents Affected - Some This failure had the potential to compromise the facility's ability to determine the circumstances surrounding the incidents and could have compromised the residents' safety. Findings: During a review of the 5-day investigation summary of an alleged altercation between Residents 7 and 8, the summary did not indicate the outcome for the facility's investigation of whether the facility was able to determine if they thought the altercation did occur, or not. During a review of the 5-day investigation summary of an alleged altercation between Residents 9 and 10, the summary did not indicate the outcome for the facility's investigation of whether the facility was able to determine if they thought the altercation did occur, or not. During a review of the 5-day investigation summary of an alleged altercation between Residents 11 and 12, the summary did not indicate the outcome for the facility's investigation of whether the facility was able to determine if they thought the altercation did occur, or not. During a review of the 5-day investigation summary of an alleged altercation between Residents 1 and 10, the summary did not indicate the outcome for the facility's investigation of whether the facility was able to determine if they thought the altercation did occur, or not. During a concurrent interview and record review on 6/20/24 at 2:20 p.m., with the Administrator (ADM), the ADM reviewed the facility's 5-day investigation summary and confirmed that the reports does not have a conclusion of the investigation. A review of the facility submitted document SOC 341 (Report of Suspected Dependent Adult/Elder Abuse), dated 5/25/23, indicated an alleged altercation occurred between Residents 3 and 4 on 5/25/23. A review of the facility's 5-day investigation summary sent to the Department, indicated a resident [Resident 14] was with Resident 3 and 4 at the time of the alleged altercation and no documentation that the resident [Resident 14] was interviewed. During an interview on 8/15/24 at 12:21 p.m., with the Case Manager (CM), the CM confirmed that Resident 14 was with Resident 3 and 4 during the alleged altercation. The CM stated she interviewed Resident 14 about the incident but did not document. The CM stated witnesses must be interviewed in an Page 1 of 2 555792 555792 08/15/2024 Sunnyvale Post-Acute Center 1291 S Bernardo Avenue Sunnyvale, CA 94087
F 0610 alleged altercation and documented. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Review of the facility's policy and procedure titled, Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation or Misappropriation Reporting and Investigating, dated 9/22, indicated Investigating allegations .6. The individual conducting the investigation may include .e. interviews any witnesses to the incident. Follow-up report .2. The follow-up investigation report will provide sufficient information to describe the results of the investigation, and indicate any corrective actions taken if the allegation was verified. Residents Affected - Some 555792 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.

  • 0610GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F610 - In response to allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment, the

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the August 15, 2024 survey of SUNNYVALE POST-ACUTE CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of SUNNYVALE POST-ACUTE CENTER on August 15, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at SUNNYVALE POST-ACUTE CENTER on August 15, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Respond appropriately to all alleged violations."

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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