F 0686
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on observation, interviews, document review, and record review, the facility failed to ensure they did
not place a fitted sheet on the low air loss mattress for 1 (Resident #42) of 1 sampled resident reviewed for
pressure ulcer/injury.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings included:
A review of Resident #42's admission Record revealed the facility admitted the resident on 04/08/2020. Per
the admission Record, the resident had diagnoses to include pressure-induced deep tissue damage of the
left heel and pressure ulcer of the right heel, left heel, right ankle, and left ankle.
A record review of Resident #42's admission Minimum Data Set (MDS), with an Assessment Reference
Date (ARD) of 01/28/2024, revealed the resident had a Staff Assessment for Mental Status (SAMS) that
indicated the resident had severely impaired cognitive skills for daily decision making. The MDS revealed
the resident was at risk for pressure ulcer development and had four Stage I pressure ulcers and three
unstageable pressure ulcers.
A record review of Resident #42's care plan, revised on 10/16/2023, revealed the resident was at risk for
pressure ulcers secondary to impaired mobility and incontinence status. There was intervention added on
2/16/2024, that directed staff to provide a low air loss mattress as ordered.
A review of Resident #42's Order Summary Report revealed an order dated 02/16/2024, for may use low
air loss mattress at air pressure range of 180 to 200 pounds.
On 04/02/2024 at 10:56 AM, Resident #42 was observed in bed with a tightly fitted sheet over their low air
loss mattress.
In an interview on 04/03/2024 at 2:53 PM, the Medical Director stated he preferred to use non-fitted sheets
on beds with a low air loss mattress.
In an interview on 04/04/2024 at 9:48 AM, Registered Nurse #1 stated it was best practice to not have fitted
sheets on beds with a low air loss mattress.
In an interview on 04/04/2024 at 1:45 PM, the Administrator stated her opinion was irrelevant.
In an interview on 04/04/2024 at 4:21 PM, the Director of Staff Development (DSD) stated fitted sheets
were not supposed to be placed on beds with a low air loss mattress. The DSD stated the staff were trained
that way, and if sheets were on those beds, it was done by mistake.
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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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AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555884
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/04/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Riverside Heights Healthcare Center, LLC
8951 Granite Hill Drive
Riverside, CA 92509
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0686
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
In an interview on 04/04/2024 at 4:23 PM, the Director of Nursing stated normally beds with a low air loss
mattress did not have sheets on them and she was not sure what happened.
A review of a document titled, In-Service Sign in Sheet, dated 08/01/2023, revealed Air loss mattress use
draw sheet and chux ONLY.
Residents Affected - Few
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555884
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/04/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Riverside Heights Healthcare Center, LLC
8951 Granite Hill Drive
Riverside, CA 92509
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F 0880
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interviews, record review, document reviews, and facility policy reviews, the facility failed to conduct
outbreak testing as directed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention when 1 (Resident #119) of
15 sampled residents tested positive for COVID-19.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings included:
A review of the facility policy titled, Infection Prevention and Control Program, revised in June 2021,
revealed It is the policy of the facility to establish and maintain and Infection Prevention and Control
Program to provide a safe, sanitary and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and
transmission of communicable disease and infections.
A review of the undated facility policy titled, Resident COVID Testing, revealed It is the policy of this facility
to provide testing for the Covid-19 virus to our residents as directed by the Centers for Disease Control and
the California Department of Public Health.
A review of the undated facility policy titled, Employee Covid Testing, revealed It is the policy of this facility
to provide testing for the Covid-19 virus to our employees as directed by the Centers for Disease Control
and the California Department of Public Health.
A review of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Interim Infection Prevention and Control
Recommendations for Healthcare Personnel During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic,
updated 03/18/2024, revealed a section titled Responding to a newly identified SARS-CoV-2 [severe acute
respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2] infected HCP [healthcare personnel] or resident that specified,
Perform testing for all residents and HCP identified as close contacts or on the affected unit(s) if using a
broad-based approach, regardless of vaccination status. Testing is recommended immediately (but not
earlier than 24 hours after the exposure) and, if negative, again 48 hours after the first negative test and, if
negative, again 48 hours after the second negative test. This will typically be at day 1 (where day of
exposure is day 0), day 3, and day 5.
A review of Resident #119's significant change in status Minimum Data Set (MDS), with an Assessment
Reference Date (ARD) of 11/10/2023, revealed the facility readmitted the resident on 11/03/2023. The MDS
revealed the resident had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 0, which indicated the resident
had severe cognitive impairment. Per the MDS, the resident had active diagnoses to include coronary
artery disease, hypertension, peripheral vascular disease, renal insufficiency, dementia, and osteoporosis.
A review of a document titled, COVID-19 Log, revealed Resident #119 had no symptoms. Per the
COVID-19 Log, the date of the test for Resident #119 was listed on 01/09/2024.
During an interview on 04/03/2024 at 11:52 AM, the Infection Preventionist (IP) stated the facility's last
COVID-19 outbreak occurred on 01/09/2024. According to the IP, a resident (Resident #119) was sent to
the hospital on [DATE], and the hospital staff notified the facility that the resident tested positive for
COVID-19. The IP acknowledged all residents and staff were then tested weekly, on 01/09/2024 and again
on 01/16/2024.
A review of documents titled Testing Record, revealed facility staff and residents were tested for
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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
555884
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/04/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Riverside Heights Healthcare Center, LLC
8951 Granite Hill Drive
Riverside, CA 92509
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 0880
COVID-19 on 01/09/2024, 01/16/2024, and 01/23/2024.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
During an interview on 04/04/2024 at 10:58 AM, the Director of Nursing stated when the facility had a
resident who was positive for COVID-19, the facility tested other residents and staff on the same day as to
when the resident was found to be positive for COVID-19 and then weekly thereafter.
Residents Affected - Few
In an interview on 04/04/24 at 1:37 PM, the Administrator stated she expected the staff to follow the
regulations.
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