F 0578
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to
participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to honor (Resident 1) choice for the refusal of
end-of-life medical treatment. This failure resulted in Resident 1 receiving Cardiopulmonary conversion
(chest compressions) and mechanical ventilation (assisted breaths with a medical device) against Resident
1's decision.
During a review of Resident 1's medical record, Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST)
form, dated [DATE], indicated in box A, Do Not Attempt Resuscitation / (DNR) (Allow Natural Death), Box B
indicated, Comfort -Focused Treatment – primary goal of maximizing comfort. Relieve pain and
suffering with medication by any route as needed, use oxygen, suctioning, and manual treatment of airway
obstruction. Do not use treatments listed in Full treatment (mechanical ventilation and cardioversion) and
Selective Treatment unless consistent with comfort goal. Request transfer to hospital only if comfort needs
cannot be met in current location. Box D indicated, signature of legally recognized decision maker 1 and
MD 2.
During a review of Resident 1's medical record, Progress note dated [DATE], signed by Licensed Staff A,
indicated, Legally recognized decision maker 1 has changed POLST to DNR (Do not resuscitate) comfort
focus.
During a review of Resident 1's medical record, Progress note dated [DATE], signed by Licensed Staff B,
indicated, MD aware of DNR Comfort Care and an IDT (interdisciplinary meeting for Comfort Care).
During a review of Resident 1's medical record, Progress note dated [DATE], signed by Licensed Staff C,
indicated, at 4:40 p.m., resident was found with no vital signs and Licensed Staff C started performing CPR
(cardiopulmonary conversion) also using AED - Automated Electronic Defibrillator (medical device that
shocks the heart with intent to start the heart beating again.) Fire dept arrived and EMT's (Emergency
Medical Technicians) took over the CPR using AED and Ambu Bag. (medical device bag that fills with
oxygen and then pumps oxygen into the residents nose and mouth). Resident 1 was pronounced dead at
5:21 p.m. Legally recognized decision maker 1 arrived at the facility at 5:30 p.m.
During an interview with Licensed Staff C on [DATE] at 1 p.m., Licensed Staff C stated, she was Resident 1
primary nurse on [DATE] and when Resident 1's heart and respirations stopped. Licensed Staff C stated,
she immediately checked Resident 1's chart for the POLST but the chart only contained a previously dated
POLST from [DATE]. Licensed Staff C stated, she thought that the POLST in the chart was the most up to
date. Licensed Staff C stated, she did not realize there was a more recent version of Resident 1's POLST
dated after [DATE]. Licensed Staff C stated, the POLST she followed from
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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
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Department of Health & Human Services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555836
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/13/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Arbol Healthcare Center of Santa Rosa
300 Fountaingrove Parkway
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
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 0578
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
[DATE] indicated DNR with Full Treatment (mechanical ventilation and cardioversion). Licensed Staff C
stated this is why she performed the CPR on Resident 1. Licensed Staff C queried what the risk to resident
safety are if an outdated POLST is left on the front of Resident 1's Chart. Licensed Staff C stated, she
thinks that the latest wishes of the resident and / or Resident representative would not be honored as they
should.
Residents Affected - Few
During an observation and record review of Resident 1's medical record, indicated there was a prior
POLST dated, [DATE], for Resident 1 that indicated in Box B, DNR with Full Treatment. Box D of the POST
was signed by Legally recognized decision maker 1 and MD 1.
During an interview with Unlicensed Staff D, on [DATE] at 2:15 p.m., Unlicensed Staff D stated, she is the
manager of the facilities Medical Records Department whose job it is to place the resident's POLST form in
the front of the hard copy of the chart where it is easily accessible. Unlicensed Staff D stated, she was on
vacation at that time and the most recent version of the POLST never made it into Resident 1's chart.
Unlicensed Staff D then stated, she was not on vacation, but doesn't understand how the most recent
POLST did not make it to Resident's 1 Hard copy of the chart.
During an interview with the DSD, on [DATE] at 2:25 p.m., DSD queried if she was aware of the POLST
policy. DSD stated, she was aware of the POLST policy. DSD queried for the in-services that she performed
for the nursing staff in the last 3 months. No in-services for nurses were completed by the DSD for the
facility's POLST Policy, DNR policy or Crash Cart policy and procedures.
During an interview with the DON on [DATE] at 2:40 p.m., DON was queried why the latest POLST was not
in the front of the chart for Resident 1. DON stated, she knows it is the facility's policy to keep the latest
POLST in the front of the hard copy of the chart. DON stated, she is unaware as to how the latest POLST
for Resident 1 was not in the front of the hard copy of the chart when Resident 1 expired.
During a review of the DSD's job description, titled, Director of Staff Development, updated 2015, indicated,
Essential Duties and Responsibilities, 5. Assists in the planning and coordination of training programs for all
departments within the facility to respond to identified problem areas, service quality or to teach procedures
or methods. 7. Provide-specific orientation to Health Center nursing staff including completion of the clinical
skills checklist. 20. Assumes a proactive role in resolving resident issues & concerns related to assigned
areas of responsibility.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure titled, Do Not Resuscitate Order Revised [DATE],
indicated, Our facility will not use cardiopulmonary resuscitation and related emergency measures to
maintain life functions on a resident when there is a DO NOT Resuscitate Order in effect. 1. Do not
resuscitate orders must be signed by the resident's attending physician on the physician's order sheet
maintained in the resident' medical record. 6. The Interdisciplinary care planning team will review advance
directives with the resident during quarterly care planning sessions to determine if the resident wishes to
make changes in such directives. 7. The resident's attending physician will clarify and present any relevant
medical issues and decisions to the resident or legal representative as the resident's condition changes in
an effort to clarify and adhere to the resident's wishes. 8. Inquiries concerning do not resuscitate orders /
requests should be referred to the administrator, director of nursing services, or to the social services
director.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure titled, Resident Rights Guidelines for All Nursing
Procedures Revised 2010, indicated, 1. Prior to having direct-care responsibilities for
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
555836
If continuation sheet
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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
555836
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/13/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Arbol Healthcare Center of Santa Rosa
300 Fountaingrove Parkway
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
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 0578
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
residents, staff must have appropriate in-service training on resident rights, including: C. Resident
notification of rights, services and health/medical condition, F. Resident right of refusal (medication and
treatments), H. Resident freedom of choice, I. Resident/Family participation in care planning.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure titled, Advance Directives Revised [DATE], indicated,
H. Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (or POLST) paradigm form-a form designed to improve
patient care by creating a portable medical order from that records patients treatment wishes so that
emergency personnel know what treatments the patient wants in the event of a medical emergency, taking
the patients current medical condition into consideration. Refusing or Requesting Treatment 1. The resident
has the right to refuse medical or surgical treatment, whether or not he or she has an advance directive. A.
A resident will not be treated against his or her own wishes. B. Residents who refuse treatment will not be
transferred to another facility unless all other criteria for transfer are met. C. The resident's refusal does not
absolve facility staff from providing other care that allows him/her to attain or maintain his or her highest
practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. 2. Depending on the state requirements, the
legal representative may also have the right to refuse or forego treatment. 3. If the resident or
representative refuses treatment, the facility and care provider will: C. Document specifically what the
resident/representative is refusing. 7. The Staff Development Coordinator is responsible for scheduling
training regarding advance directives for newly hired staff members as well as scheduling annual advance
in-services to ensure that the staff remains informed about the residents' rights to formulate advance
directives and facility policy governing such rights.
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