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Inspection visit

Health inspection

CLEAR VIEW SANITARIUMCMS #5558811 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.

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 report an allegation of abuse for two of two sampled Residents (Residents 1 and 2). This deficient practice resulted in a delay for the State Agency to investigate the allegation of abuse. Findings: During a review of Resident 1's admission Record, the admission Record indicated Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses including dementia (group of conditions characterized by impairment in brain function affecting memory and judgment) with mild mood disturbances, major depressive disorder (mood disorder causing persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest) and generalized anxiety disorder. During a review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set ([MDS], a standardized assessment and care planning tool) dated 5/18/2023, the MDS indicated Resident 1 had intact cognition (thought process) and required supervision for most of the Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including bed mobility, transfer, walking, eating and toilet use. During a review of Resident 1's Nurses Notes dated 7/11/2023 at 12:53 a.m., the Notes indicated on 7/10/2023 at 7:25 p.m., Resident 1's roommate (Resident 2) punched Resident 1 on the back of his head and left cheek with a closed fist without reason. During a review of Resident 2's admission Record, the admission Record indicated Resident 2 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including Alzheimer's disease (a brain disorder that causes gradual decline in memory), dementia with psychotic disturbances (false beliefs that make it hard for someone to think clearly) and schizophrenia (severe brain disorder that can cause disorganized thinking). During a review of Resident 2's MDS dated [DATE], the MDS indicated Resident 2 had severe cognitive impairment and required supervision for most ADL's including bed mobility, transfer, walking and eating. During a review of Registered Nurse' (RNS 2) Statement dated 7/10/2023, the Statement indicated RNS 2 heard a resident (Resident 5) call for help and saw Resident 2 grabbing Resident 1's shoulder from behind with his fist raised ready to hit Resident 1. The statement also indicated Resident 5 (continued on next page) 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: If continuation sheet Page 1 of 3 Event ID: 555881 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 555881 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 07/18/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Clear View Sanitarium 15823 So. Western Ave. Gardena, CA 90247 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 0609 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few claimed Resident 2 had already struck Resident 1 from behind 3 times and that Resident 1 stated he was struck once by Resident 2. During a review of the facility's email correspondence dated 7/11/2023 at 5:27 p.m., the email indicated an SOC 341 (a form to report suspected dependent adult/elder abuse) was sent to the State Agency reporting Resident 2 grabbed Resident 1's shoulder and possibly struck Resident 1. During interviews on 7/18/23 at 9:23 a.m. and 9:50 a.m. with Resident 1, Resident 1 stated on (7/10/2023), he was speaking to his neighbor (Resident 5) when Resident 2 came up behind him and hit him on the left side of his face. Resident 1 stated he did not feel safe. Resident 1 stated Resident 2 also tried to hit a nurse when he did not want to take a shower two days prior to the incident on 7/10/23. During an interview on 7/18/23 at 1:24 p.m. with the Administrator (ADMN), the ADMN stated abuse was any kind of harm presented towards someone which could include neglect, exploitation, sexual, and emotional harm. The ADMN stated he had reported the incident because Resident 1 said he was hit, and it was confirmed that two staff members had to remove Resident 2 away from Resident 1. The ADMN stated it was important for incidents to be reported to the State Agency so that a thorough investigation could be conducted and to keep residents safe. The ADMN also stated any incident resulting in serious harm should be reported to the State Agency within 2 hours and could still report the incident within 24 hours. During an interview on 7/19/23 at 1:42 p.m. with the Director of Nurse (DON), DON stated the facility did not have report the allegation of abuse to State Agency within 2 hours because Resident 1 had no injuries or evidence of abuse. During a review of the facility's undated Policy and Procedure (P&P) titled, Policy and Procedure for Reporting Suspected Crimes Under the Federal Elder Justice Act , the P&P indicated the following: 1. When staff suspect a crime has occurred against a resident, they must report the incident. 2. Staff must report a suspicion of a crime to the state survey agency, local law enforcement, and/or the Ombudsman within a designated time frame by e-mail, fax or telephone. 3. The reporting individual will notify Local Law Enforcement immediately by phone and the LCT Ombudsman, Law Enforcement and Licensing Agency within 2 hours by fax when an incident involves abuse or serious bodily injury. During a review of the facility's undated P&P titled, Reporting Abuse to Facility Management , the P&P indicated the following: When an alleged or suspected case of mistreatment, neglect, injuries of an unknown source, or abuse was reported, the facility administrator, or his/her designee, may notify the following persons or agencies of such incident: a) The State licensing/certification agency responsible for surveying/licensing the facility; b) The local/State Ombudsman; (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 555881 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 555881 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 07/18/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Clear View Sanitarium 15823 So. Western Ave. Gardena, CA 90247 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 0609 c) The Resident`s Representative (Sponsor) of Record; Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm d) Law Enforcement Officials; e) The Resident`s Attending Physician; and Residents Affected - Few f) The Facility Medical Director FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 555881 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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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.

  • 0609GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F609 - The facility must develop and implement written policies and procedures that:

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the July 18, 2023 survey of CLEAR VIEW SANITARIUM?

This was a inspection survey of CLEAR VIEW SANITARIUM on July 18, 2023. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at CLEAR VIEW SANITARIUM on July 18, 2023?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities."

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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