F 0583
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review, the facility failed to implement its policy on HIPAA Privacy and Security
Operational Policy and Procedure to protect the residents private and confidential information when two of
two sampled residents' (Residents 1 and 2) discharge records were sent out to different residents on
8/28/2023.
Residents Affected - Few
LVN 1 gave Resident 1's medical records to Resident 2's family member (Family 1) during Resident 2's
discharge to home on 8/28/2023.
LVN 2 gave Resident 2's medical records to the 911 emergency services during transfer of Resident 1 to
the acute hospital on 8/28/2023.
A written notification from the facility was provided to the resident's families on 9/14/2023. The California
Department of Public Health (CDPH) was notified by the facility in writing via certified mail on 10/13/23 (29
days).
This deficient practice had the potential to negatively impact Resident 1 and 2's rights to privacy and
unauthorized access of others to resident's confidential records.
Findings:
A review of Resident 1's admission Record indicated the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and
readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses of dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), dementia (a group of thinking and
social symptoms that interferes with daily functioning), diabetes (a group of diseases that result in too much
sugar in the blood), and functional quadriplegia (complete inability to move due to severe disability or
frailty).
A review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set (MDS - a standardized assessment and screening tool) dated
7/27/2023, indicated the resident had severely impaired cognitive (mental action or process of acquiring
knowledge and understanding) skills for daily decision-making. The MDS indicated the resident required
extensive assistance with staff for activities of daily living (ADLs - term used in healthcare to refer to daily
self-care activities) such as bed mobility, transfers, eating, personal hygiene, and toilet use. The MDS
indicated Resident 1 could not walk.
A review of a facility document titled Nursing Home to Hospital Transfer Form dated 8/28/2023, indicated
Resident 1 was transferred to the acute hospital for a change of condition that included lethargy.
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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)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Facility ID:
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Event ID:
555796
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
555796
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/25/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Mission Care Center
4800 Delta Avenue
Rosemead, CA 91770
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 0583
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
A review of Resident 2's Order Summary Report, dated 8/26/2023, indicated the Resident 1's full name,
date of birth , diagnoses and list of medications the resident was prescribed.
A review of Resident 2's admission Record indicated that the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE]
with diagnoses of, but not limited to, dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), history of falling, hearing loss, and
rhabdomyolysis (a breakdown of muscle tissue that releases a damaging protein into the blood).
A review of Resident 2's Minimum Data Set (MDS - a standardized assessment and screening tool) dated
8/17/2023, indicated the resident had intact cognitive (mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and
understanding) skills for daily decision-making. The MDS indicated the resident required limited to
extensive assistance on staff for activities of daily living (ADLs - term used in healthcare to refer to daily
self-care activities). The MDS indicated Resident 1 required extensive assistance with one person for ADLs.
A review of Resident 2's Discharge Summary and Post-Discharge Plan of Care dated 8/28/2023, indicated
that Resident 2 was discharged to home.
During an interview on 10/24/2023 at 12:50 pm, the Director of Nurses (DON) stated that on 8/28/2023,
there were two residents that were leaving the facility at around the same time. The DON stated that
Resident 1 had a change of condition and was being transferred to the acute hospital for further evaluation,
while Resident 2 was being discharged to home with family. The DON stated that when Resident 2 was
discharged to home, Resident 1's discharge paperwork was accidentally given by the licensed nurse to
Resident 2's family.
During an interview on 10/24/2023 at 2:40 pm, the Administrator (ADM) stated that two residents were
leaving the facility at around the same time, on 8/28/2023. The ADM stated that Resident 1 was leaving the
facility via 911 emergency services to the acute hospital and Resident 2 was going home with family. The
ADM stated Resident 2 accidentally received Resident 1's medication list, which included Resident 1's full
name, date of birth , diagnoses and medications prescribed. The ADM stated that the facility became aware
of the breach when a third party that conducts satisfaction interviews for the facility reported to the facility
that during the satisfaction interviews, Resident 2's family disclosed that they received records with
information that was not for Resident 2. The ADM stated she retrieved the documents from Resident 2's
family (Family 2) and notified the family of Resident 1 (Family 1). The ADM stated a written notification was
provided to the resident's families on 9/14/23.
During an interview on 10/24/2023 at 3:15 pm, of Family 1 (Resident 1's family), Family 1 stated that she
was informed that Resident 1's private information had been accidentally given to Family 2 (Resident 2's
family).
During an interview on 10/24/2023 at 3:30 pm, Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN 1) stated that another
licensed vocational nurse (LVN2) was discharging Resident 2 and Resident 1 on 8/28/2023, at the same
time. LVN 1 stated that he offered to assist LVN 2, so he helped discharge Resident 2. LVN 1 stated that he
gave Family 2 a file of discharge documents, which he later found out contained personal information of
Resident 1. LVN 1 stated that he should have double checked the paperwork before handing it out to Family
2. LVN 1 stated that it was important to protect the privacy and personal information of all residents. LVN 1
stated that residents could be at risk for identity theft.
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
555796
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
555796
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/25/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Mission Care Center
4800 Delta Avenue
Rosemead, CA 91770
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 0583
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
During an interview and concurrent record review on 10/25/2023 at 1 pm of Resident 1's Order Summary
Report dated 8/26/2023, the DON stated that the file of documents accidentally given to Resident 2's family
(Family 2) that contained Resident 1's personal information, including full name, date of birth , diagnoses
and medication orders (Order Summary Report). The DON stated that breach of privacy might result in
using the other person's private information for the wrong reasons as well as the potential for the resident
and/or family to feel uncomfortable. The DON stated that the paperwork should have been double checked
by the LVNs prior to handing it out to both residents (Residents 1 and 2) on 8/28/2023. The DON stated that
it was the facility's responsibility to protect the resident's private information.
A review of the facility's undated policy titled, HIPAA Privacy and Security Operational Policy and
Procedure, indicated that, HIPAA Privacy rule creates national standards to protect a resident's medical
record and other personal health information. As healthcare providers we use and disclose sensitive
individually identifiable information daily and it is our duty to protect that information.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
555796
If continuation sheet
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