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STRATFORD VILLA POST-ACUTECMS #5558991 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 0812 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Based on observation, interview and facility document review, the facility failed to label and store food under sanitary conditions when: Residents Affected - Some 1. Five containers of strawberries had white fur on them. Three bananas had black and yellow skin. 2. One loaf of open large wheat bread was without a date. 3. Five small white bowls, two medium bowls two scoops with green handles were stacked and placed in the cabinet with water sitting in them. 4. Registered Dietician (RD) came into the kitchen and did not immediately wash her hands and completely cover her hair. These failures had the potential to cause food contamination and food borne illness in residents. Findings: 1. During an observation on and concurrent interview 8/21/19 at 8:05 a.m., in the walk in freezer, in a box there were five containers of strawberries with white fur on them dated 8/16/19. In the dry storage area, there were three bananas with black and yellow skin . The Dietary Manger (DM) stated fruit is kept three to five days. A review of the policy and procedure titled Storing Produce , dated 2018, indicated to check boxes of fruit and vegetables for rotten or spoiled items. Throw away all spoiled items. A review of the Produce Storage Guidelines dated 2018' indicated strawberries should be stored in the refrigerator two to three days A review of the policy titled Corrective Action When Food in the Store Room Reaches Above 85F undated, indicated bananas will ripen faster in higher heat and should be checked that they have not become soft, moldy or bruised. Discard spoiled bananas. 2. During an observation and concurrent interview on 8/21/19 at 8:05 a.m., one loaf of large wheat bread in the standup freezer was open without a date. The Dietary [NAME] (DC) stated when the bread was opened, it should have been dated. A review of the policy and procedure titled , General Receiving of Delivery of Food and Supplies, (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 2 Event ID: 555899 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 555899 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/22/2019 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Stratford Villa Post-Acute 752 Holmes Street Livermore, CA 94550 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 0812 dated 2018, indicated label all items with the delivery date or a use-by date. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm A review of of the Dry Goods Storage Guidelines, dated 2018, indicated open bread on the shelf should be stored five to seven days. Residents Affected - Some 3. During an observation and concurrent interview on 8/21/19 at 8:24 a.m., two medium size white bowls, five small white, and two scoops with green handles had been stacked and placed in a cabinet with water sitting inside of them. The DM stated the bowls and scoops should have been air dried. The DM stated contamination could occur if they are not dried properly. During an interview on 8/21/19 with the (RD) at 9:50 a.m., the RD stated the importance of having dishes air dry is to prevent bacteria from growing on the them. A review of the policy and procedure titled , Dish Washing', dated 2018, indicated dishes are to be aired dried before stacking and storing. 4. During an observation and concurrent interview on 8/20/19 at 8:05 a.m., the RD entered the kitchen from a back door into the kitchen and did not wash her hands immediately upon entering the kitchen . The RD's bangs were not covered by her hair net. The RD, she stated anyone who comes in the kitchen should wash their hands and have their hair completely covered. During an interview with the RD on 8/21/19 at 9:50 a.m., the RD stated hand hygiene is done to prevent food born illness. You should wash your hands when you enter the kitchen. A review of the policy and procedure titles , Hand Washing Procedure, dated 2018, indicated hands need to be washed before starting work in the kitchen. A review of the policy and procedure titled, Dress Code, dated 21018' indicated hair net or hat which completely covers the hair. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 555899 If continuation sheet 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.

  • 0812GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F812 - Food safety requirements

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

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What happened during the August 22, 2019 survey of STRATFORD VILLA POST-ACUTE?

This was a inspection survey of STRATFORD VILLA POST-ACUTE on August 22, 2019. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at STRATFORD VILLA POST-ACUTE on August 22, 2019?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordanc..."

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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