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Inspection visit

Health inspection

GORDON LANE CARE CENTERCMS #5557971 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.

555797 02/05/2025 Gordon Lane Care Center 1821 E Chapman Ave Fullerton, CA 92831
F 0761 Level of Harm - Potential for minimal harm Residents Affected - Some Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and facility P&P review, the facility failed to ensure the medications were stored in a safe and secure manner as evidence by: * Resident 7 had a bottle of One a Day Multivitamin/Multimineral (supplement) on the top of the bedside table. * A Hibiclens (antiseptic skin cleanser) was observed on top of the grab bars unattended inside Shower room [ROOM NUMBER]. These failuresposed the risk for non-licensed staff and visitors to have access to the medications. Findings: Review of the facility's P&P titled Resident Self Administration of Medication revised 12/2022 showed it is the policy of this facility to support each resident's right to self-administer the medication. A resident may only self-administer medications after the facility's interdisciplinary team has determined which medications may be self-administered safely. Bedside medication storage is permitted only when it does not present a risk to confused residents who wander into the other resident's rooms or to confused roommates of the resident who self-administers medication. The following conditions are met for bedside storage to occur: a. The manner of storage prevents access by other residents. Lockable drawers or cabinets are required only if locked storage is ineffective. b. The medications provided to the resident for bedside storage are kept in the containers dispensed by the provider pharmacy. Review of the facility's P&P titled Resident Showers revised 12/2022 showed help the resident back to their room and return personal hygiene products to their designated spot. 1. Medical record review for Resident 7 was initiated on 1/29/25. Resident 7 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], and readmitted on [DATE]. On 1/29/25 at 1044 hours, an observation was conducted in Resident 7's room. A bottle of One a Day Multivitamin/Multimineral was observed on the top of the bedside table. Page 1 of 2 555797 555797 02/05/2025 Gordon Lane Care Center 1821 E Chapman Ave Fullerton, CA 92831
F 0761 Level of Harm - Potential for minimal harm Residents Affected - Some On 1/29/25 at 1558 hours, an observation conducted inResident 7's room. A bottle of One a Day Multivitamin/Multimineral was observed on the top of the bedside table. Another resident was observed self-propelling in a wheelchair inside the room. Review of Resident 7's medical record failed to show a Self-Administration of Medication assessment was completed. On 1/29/25 at 1637 hours, an interview and concurrent observation was conducted with RN 1. RN 1 verified Resident 7 had a bottle of One a Day Multivitamin/Multimineral on the top of the bedside table. RN 1 discussed with Resident 7 regarding having the medications at the bedside and proceeded to remove the bottle of the multivitamin from Resident 7's room. RN 1 stated the medications were not kept at bedside and stored in the medication cart. RN 1 stated the process to have any medications at the resident's bedside would include a notification to the physician, a resident assessment for self-administration of medications, and implement the orders recommended by the physician. RN 1 verified the assessment to self-administer the medications was not completed for Resident 7. 2. On 1/30/25 at 0931 hours, an interview and concurrent observation of Shower room [ROOM NUMBER] was conducted with CNA 1. A bottle of Hibiclens antiseptic skin cleanser was observed on top of the grab bars. CNA 1 stated the cleanser was not supposed to be left in the shower room. The bottle of the Hibiclens antiseptic skin cleanser showed an active ingredient of chlorhexidine gluconate solution (a substance that slows or stops the growth of microorganism). On 2/5/25 at 1253 hours, an interview with the DON was conducted. The DON stated the Hibiclens should not be left unattended in the shower room. On 2/5/25 at 1640 hours, the Administrator and the DON wasmade aware and acknowledged the findings. 555797 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.

  • 0761GeneralS&S Bno actual harm

    F761 - Labeling of Drugs and Biologicals

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

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What happened during the February 5, 2025 survey of GORDON LANE CARE CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of GORDON LANE CARE CENTER on February 5, 2025. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at GORDON LANE CARE CENTER on February 5, 2025?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional princip..."

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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