F 0640
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents' Minimum Data Set assessments (MDS, a
federally mandated resident assessment tool) were transmitted timely to the Center for Medicare Services
(CMS) system for two of 10 sampled residents (Resident 3 and Resident 4). This deficient practice had the
potential to result in delayed services for Resident 3 and Resident 4.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings:
A review of Resident 3's Facesheet Report indicated the facility admitted the resident on 3/27/2024 with a
diagnoses including right femur fracture (broken thighbone) and was discharged from the facility on
4/10/2024.
A review of Resident 3's MDS dated [DATE], indicated the resident was cognitively intact (has the ability to
think, remember, express thoughts and make decisions). The MDS indicated Resident 3 was independent
with eating and required set up or clean up assistance with oral hygiene. The MDS indicated Resident 3
required supervision or touching assistance for upper body dressing and personal hygiene. The MDS
indicated Resident 3 required substantial / maximal assistance for toileting hygiene, lower body dressing,
and putting on/taking off footwear.
A review of Resident 4's Facesheet Report indicated the facility admitted the resident on 3/23/2024 with
diagnoses including cellulitis (a deep infection of the skin caused by bacteria) and sepsis (a life-threatening
emergency that happens when your body's response to an infection damages vital organs and can lead to
death). The Facesheet Report further indicated Resident 4 was discharged from the facility on 4/24/2024.
A review of Resident 4's MDS dated [DATE], indicated the resident was cognitively intact, was independent
with eating, and required supervision or touching assistance for oral and personal hygiene. The MDS
indicated Resident 4 required partial / moderate assistance for upper body dressing and was dependent on
help for toileting hygiene.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 10/2/2024 at 2:19 PM, the facility's Transmission File
Listing Report was reviewed with the MDS Coordinator (MDS 1). MDS 1 stated Resident 3's admission
MDS assessment was completed on 4/8/2024 and transmitted to CMS on 4/29/2024. MDS 1 stated
Resident 3's discharge assessment was completed on 4/10/2024 and transmitted to CMS on 4/29/2024.
MDS 1 stated Resident 4's Entry assessment was completed on 3/25/2024 and transmitted on 4/12/2024.
MDS 1 stated Resident 4's admission MDS assessment was completed on 4/4/2024 and transmitted on
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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.
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
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Residents Affected - Few
5/9/2024. MDS 1 stated the facility had 14 days from the completion date to transmit the assessments to
CMS. MDS 1 stated Resident 3's admission MDS assessment and discharge MDS assessments were
transmitted to CMS late. MDS 1 stated Resident 3's admission MDS assessment should have been
transmitted on 4/22/2024 and the discharge MDS assessment should have been transmitted on 4/24/2024.
MDS 1 stated Resident 4's entry and admission MDS assessments were both transmitted late. MDS 1
stated Resident 4's entry MDS assessment should have been transmitted on 4/8/2024 and the admission
MDS assessment should have been transmitted on 4/18/2024. MDS 1 further stated transmitting the
assessments late indicated CMS would not get the resident information timely, which could potentially lead
to a delay in care.
During an interview on 10/4/2024 at 12:24 PM, the Director of the Transitional Care Unit (DTCU) stated the
MDS assessments should be submitted timely to CMS within 14 days of completion. The DTCU stated they
were aware the MDS assessments were not completed timely because MDS 1 remained in training at the
time. The DTCU stated the assessments for Residents 3 and 4 were not transmitted timely.
A review of the facility's policy and procedure titled, Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Process E.69010.10, dated 10/13/2022, indicated the MDS must be completed timely and accurately with
appropriate signature from the interdisciplinary team. The RAI assessments consist of two types: Omnibus
Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) assessments are federally mandated and must be completed timely and
accurately on all residents regardless of payor source by the assigned due date: a. admission: (required by
14th calendar day of resident's admission) (admission date +13 calendar dates). discharge: discharge date
+ 14 calendar days, Submission: 1. The MDS Coordinator was responsible for the submission of all
assessments with corresponding PDPM codes to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
via QIES Assessment Submission and Processing (ASAP) system. QIES will send a validation for all
submitted assessments and appropriate PDPM codes.
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F 0656
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and
actions that can be measured.
c. A review of Resident 163's Facesheet report indicated the facility admitted the resident on 9/28/2024,
with diagnoses including seizures (a sudden, uncontrolled burst of electrical activity in the brain that can
cause changes in behavior, movements, feelings, and levels of consciousness) and diabetes mellitus (a
disease of inadequate control of blood levels of glucose).
A review of Resident 163's History & Physical (H&P) dated 9/28/2024, indicated the resident had interstitial
lung disease (a large group of diseases that cause scarring of the lungs that can make it difficult to breathe
and get enough oxygen into the bloodstream).
A review of Resident 163's Active Orders dated 9/28/2024, indicated to administer oxygen (O2) via nasal
cannula (NC - a device that delivers extra oxygen through a tube and into your nose) at 2 L/min (liters per
minute) and to keep O2 saturation (measurement of oxygen saturation in the blood) greater than 92.
A review of Resident 163's Care Plans, indicated there was no care plan developed with measurable goals
and interventions to monitor the oxygen use via nasal cannula.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 10/3/2024 at 11:30 AM, inside Resident 163's room,
Resident 163 was observed sitting on the chair at the left side of his bed receiving oxygen via nasal
cannula at 2 liters per minute. Resident 163 stated he was always using oxygen and without it he felt tired
and short of breath, especially when walking around. Resident 163 stated he did not know if he would need
oxygen when discharged home.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 10/3/2024 at 12 PM, Resident 163's care plan was
reviewed with Registered Nurse 2 (RN 2). RN 2 stated Resident 163's current care plans did not indicate
that the resident received oxygen. RN 2 stated it should be added, especially if the goal was to go home
without oxygen. RN 2 stated the care plan guided the staff on how to care for the resident and there was a
potential risk for inadequate care of the resident.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 10/3/2024 at 3 PM, Resident 163's care plan was
reviewed with the DTCU. The DTCU stated the care plans did not reflect Resident 163's use of oxygen and
It should indicate the management and goals for his oxygenation.
d. A review of Resident 166's facesheet report indicated the facility admitted the resident on 9/26/2024, with
a diagnoses including failure to thrive (a condition characterized by the gradual decline in physical or
mental function, resulting in an overall decline in well-being).
A review of Resident 163's Active Orders, dated 9/30/2024 indicated the following wound care orders:
- LLE (left lower extremity) / left first / second toes - lesions (damaged or abnormal area of tissue that can
occur anywhere in the body that can be caused by injury, infection, or disease) - paint with Betadine swab,
keep open to air every day.
-Right first toe / left medial (middle area) ankle / left plantar (sole) lateral (side) foot / left heel- lesions paint with Betadine swab, keep open to air daily.
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STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Pih Health Good Samaritan Hospital D/P Snf
1225 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90017
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F 0656
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
- Left medial knee- resolving lesions - paint with Betadine moisten gauze, cover with Optifoam daily and as
needed if soiled / displaced.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 10/1/2024 at 1:05 PM, Resident 166's care plan was
reviewed with Registered Nurse 1 (RN 1). RN 1 stated the care plan did not reflect the resident's wound
care for lesions. RN 1 stated there was a potential risk to miss those kinds of treatments and may cause
more harm to the resident and worsen the wounds.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 10/3/2024 at 3:10 PM, Resident 166's care plan was
reviewed with the DTCU. The DTCU stated the care plan did not reflect the resident's wound care for
lesions and the care plan should indicate the goals for the resident throughout their stay.
A review of the facility's policy and procedure titled, Patient Plan of Care, reviewed 6/24/24, indicated Each
patient will have an individualized plan of care based on needs identified by patient assessment,
reassessment, and results of diagnostic testing. Patient assessment will take into account patient's
treatment goals and as appropriate physiological, psychosocial, and spiritual factors and patient discharge
planning needs when creating the plan of care. Plan of care is based on patient's goals and time frames,
settings, and services required to meet those goals. Based on goals established in patient's plan of care,
staff evaluate the patient's progress. Plan of care, goals for treatment, and services are revised and based
on patient's needs. Plan of care will be modified as appropriate. Registered Nurse (RN) will review plan of
care with patient, family, and/or significant other upon initiation and once per shift. Evaluation of patient
progress toward goals/outcomes and educational needs will be documented by all disciplines as
appropriate. The following will be documented in the medical record: 1. Assessment and individualization of
plan of care. Reassessment / modification of plan as needed 2. Review of plan with patient, family, and/or
significant other 3. Progress/evaluation towards goals / outcomes.
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure comprehensive, resident -centered care
plans were developed for four of ten sampled residents (Residents 111, 115, 163 and 166). For Resident
111 the facility failed to develop a care plan to address the resident's non-compliance to take medications.
-For Resident 115 the facility failed to develop a care plan with person centered interventions for
psychotropic medication (medications that affect brain activities associated with mental processes and
behavior) use.
-For Resident 163 the facility failed to develop a care plan including measurable goals and interventions to
monitor oxygen use.
-For Resident 166 the facility failed to develop a care plan including measurable goals and interventions for
the resident's multiple wounds. These deficient practices had the potential for the residents to receive
inadequate care and services.
Findings:
a. A review of Resident 111's Facesheet Report, indicated the facility admitted the resident on 9/25/2024
with a diagnoses including right foot gangrene (a serious condition that occurs when tissue in the body dies
due to a lack of blood supply usually caused by a bacterial infection).
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Pih Health Good Samaritan Hospital D/P Snf
1225 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90017
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F 0656
A review of the Physician's Orders dated 9/25/2024, indicated Resident 111 was to receive the following:
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
-Septra DS (a medication used to treat infections caused by bacteria) 1 tablet by mouth two times daily with
meals for skin and soft tissue infection.
Residents Affected - Some
-Famotidine (Pepcid, a medication used to treat conditions caused by too much stomach acid, such as
heartburn, stomach ulcers, and reflux disease) 20 milligrams (mg) by mouth daily for gastroesophageal
reflux disease (GERD, a condition that occurs when stomach contents leak back into the esophagus,
causing irritation and heart burn).
-Aspirin 81 mg by mouth daily for anticoagulation (a process that prevents or reduces blood clotting).
A review of Resident 111's History and Physical dated 9/26/2024, indicated the resident was to receive
ongoing wound care, physical therapy, and oral antibiotics at the facility.
During a concurrent medication administration observation and interview on 10/3/2024 at 9:45 AM,
Registered Nurse (RN) 2 was observed administering Septra DS, Pepcid, and Aspirin to Resident 111.
Resident 111 refused to take Septra DS, Pepcid, and Aspirin. RN 2 was observed providing education to
Resident 111 on what each medication was and their indication. Resident 111 was observed to continue to
refuse to take the medication. RN 2 stated Resident 111 had a history of refusing to take his medication
and this was not the first time Resident 111 refused to take medication.
A review of Resident 111's care plan indicated there was no care plan developed for the resident's refusal
to take Septra DS, Aspirin, and Pepcid.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 10/3/2024 at 11:33 AM, Resident 111's care plan was
reviewed with RN 2. RN 2 stated Resident 111 had a history of refusing medication and stated the resident
refused to take medication the day before as well. RN 2 stated Resident 111 did not have a care plan to
address the resident's refusal to take medication. RN 2 stated non-compliance and refusal of medications
should be included in the resident's plan of care. RN 2 stated there could be a potential for the staff to not
know about the care or needs of the resident which could lead to the resident not being educated about
their medication.
During an interview on 10/4/2024 at 12:24 PM, the Director of the Transitional Care Unit (DTCU) stated
Resident 111 did not have a care plan for Resident 111's refusal of medications. The DTCU stated that care
plans should be person-centered and address the resident's needs.
b. A review of Resident 115's admission Record (Face Sheet) indicated the facility admitted the resident on
9/19/2024, with diagnoses including gastrostomy tube (GT- a tube surgically inserted through the abdomen
into the stomach for feeding, fluid, and medication administration), schizophrenia (a serious mental
condition involving a breakdown in the relation between thought, emotion, and behavior, leading to faulty
perception, bipolar disease (a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings), and history of
aphagia (a disorder that results from damage to portions of the brain that are responsible for language).
A review of Resident 115's Patient Transfer Orders (Active Orders) dated 9/19/2024, indicated the resident
was prescribed the following:
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STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
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1225 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90017
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
-Lexapro (a medication used to treat depression [a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of
sadness and loss of interest and can interfere with your daily activities of living]) 10 milligrams (mg - a unit
of measure of mass) via GT feeding daily.
-Zyprexa (a medication that can treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder) 2.5 mg via GT feeding daily as
Central Nervous System Agent (CNS-a type of drug that slows down brain activity, which causes the
muscles to relax and calms and soothes a person).
-Quetiapine (antipsychotic [medication used to treat mental illness]) tablet 25 mg via GT feeding three times
a day as needed for agitation.
A review of Resident 115's Care Plans dated 9/20/2024, indicated there were no care plans developed with
goals or interventions for Resident 115's antipsychotic medication use.
A review of Resident 115's Minimum Data Set (MDS - a federally mandated resident assessment tool)
dated 10/1/2024, indicated the resident's cognitive skills (brain's ability to think, remember, and express
thoughts) for daily decision making was severely impaired (never / rarely made decisions). The MDS
indicated Resident 115 did not have hallucinations (false perceptions, where you sense an object, person,
or event even though it is not really there or didn't happen), and delusions.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 10/4/2024 at 12:17 PM, with the Director of Transitional
Care Unit (DTCU) Resident 115's care plans were reviewed. The DTCU stated the licensed staff did not
develop a care plan to address Resident 115's diagnosis of depression, bipolar disease, and schizophrenia
and his use of antipsychotic medications. The DTCU stated the potential outcome of not developing a
person-centered care plan with goals and appropriate interventions was a potential for inadequate care and
monitoring.
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Pih Health Good Samaritan Hospital D/P Snf
1225 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90017
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F 0661
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the
time of a planned discharge.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review, the facility failed to timely and accurately complete a discharge summary for
two of four sampled residents (Resident 8 and Resident 9). For Resident 8, there was no discharge
summary completed within 14 days of the resident being discharged . For Resident 9, the discharge
summary did not include a final summary of the resident's status. These deficient practices caused an
increased risk in the continuing care of the residents.
Findings:
a. A review of Resident 8's Facesheet Report indicated the facility admitted the resident on 7/1/2024 with
diagnoses including chest pain.
A review of the Physician's Order dated 7/5/2024, indicated Resident 8 was discharged to the acute
hospital and was to be transferred to the telemetry unit (a hospital ward where patients are continuously
monitored for their cardiac activity and other vital signs) for anemia and hyperkalemia treatment.
A review of the Discharge summary dated [DATE], indicated Resident 8's discharge diagnoses were
generalized muscle weakness and moderate risk for falls. The discharge summary indicated Resident 8
was discharged to telemetry.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 10/4/2024 at 11:08 AM, Resident 8's discharge
summary was reviewed with the Director of the Transitional Care Unit (DTCU). The DTCU stated Resident
8's discharge summary was dated 10/2/2024. The DTCU stated the discharge summary was completed
late and indicated a discharge summary should be done within 14 days of the resident being discharged .
The DTCU stated the discharge summary was to aid in communication between medical providers and
promoted the continuation of care for the resident. The DTCU stated there was a potential for a gap in
communication for Resident 8's care if the discharge summary not completed in a timely manner.
b. A review of Resident 9's admission Record (Face Sheet) indicated the facility admitted the resident on
7/8/2024, with diagnoses including right foot osteomyelitis (an infection in a bone), and Type II diabetes
mellitus (a long-term condition in which the body has trouble controlling blood sugar and using it for
energy).
A review of Resident 9's Minimum Data Set (MDS - a federally mandated resident assessment tool) dated
7/19/2024, indicated the resident's cognitive skills (brain's ability to think, remember, and express thoughts)
for daily decision making was intact (decisions consistent and reliable). The MDS indicated Resident 9
required supervision for personal hygiene, upper and lower body dressing and putting on/taking off
footwear.
A review of Resident 9's Transitional Care Unit (TCU) Discharge summary dated [DATE], completed by the
resident's physician indicated the resident's discharge disposition was home with home health services.
The discharge summary note indicated, Resident 9 ultimately opted to return home with home health to
finish off antibiotics and wound care. He will need to follow up closely as outpatient with podiatry services
and his primary care physician in one-two weeks.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Pih Health Good Samaritan Hospital D/P Snf
1225 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90017
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(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0661
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
A review of Resident 9's Patient Transfer Orders (Active Orders) indicated there was no physician's order
for Resident 9's discharge.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 10/2/2024 at 2:34 PM with the facility's Infection
Preventionist Nurse (IP), Resident 9's Physician's Orders were reviewed. The IP stated, There is no
physician discharge order in Resident 9's medical records. The IP further stated, It is required to have an
order for discharge.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 10/2/2024 at 2:48 PM, with the facility's Director of
Transitional Care Unit (DTCU), Resident 9's Physician's Orders and Interdisciplinary Progress Notes were
reviewed. The DTCU stated there was no discharge order for Resident 9 in his medical record because
Resident 9 left the facility Against Medical Advice (AMA) on 7/19/2024 at approximately 9 PM. The DTCU
stated Resident 9 had a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC Line- a thin, flexible tube that is
inserted into a vein in the upper arm and is used to give intravenous fluids, blood transfusions,
chemotherapy, and other drugs) and wound vac (a treatment that applies gentle suction to a wound to help
it heal) for his wound management. However, there were no notes from licensed nurses regarding the
reason why Resident 9 went home AMA or whether or not the PICC line and wound vac were removed
prior to Resident 9's exit from the facility. The DTCU stated there was no signed AMA form available in
Resident 9's medical records, that licensed staff were required to document a resident's condition prior to
any discharge, and to include the type of education and instructions provided to the resident. The DTCU
further stated Resident 9's Physician's Discharge summary dated [DATE] did not reflect the correct
disposition of the resident's discharge. The DTCU stated Resident 9 was never discharged home with home
health service from the facility, but he left the facility AMA. The DTCU stated the potential outcome of an
incorrect discharge summary was the absence of necessary and vital information in the resident's medical
record.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 10/3/2024 at 10:37 AM, with Licensed Vocational Nurse
1 (LVN 1 ), Resident 9's Physician's discharge summary and Interdisciplinary Progress Notes were
reviewed. LVN 1 stated, On 7/19/2024, I worked during the 7 AM-7 PM shift. At around 5:30 PM, Resident 9
called me and asked if he can be discharged . Normally, we contact the physicians and inform them about
the resident's request to be discharged . I don't recall weather or not I called the physician to inform him
about Resident 9's request to be discharged . If a resident wants to leave the facility Against Medical Advice
(AMA), we notify the physician. Ideally, we want the physician to come to the resident's bedside and explain
the risks of AMA. There is form for AMA that residents are required to sign before they leave. LVN 1 stated
there was no documentation supporting that Resident 9 signed the AMA form or that the nurses removed
his PICC line and wound vac. LVN 1 stated Resident 9's physician's discharge summary indicated that
Resident 9 was discharged home with home health. LVN 1 stated, This is not an accurate discharge
summary.
A review of facility's policy and procedure titled, Discharge of Patients, revised 9/28/2023, indicated all
patients will have a physician's order prior to discharge. Discharge the patient in the computer utilizing
correct discharge utilization. Document the following in the medical records: patient status, status of patient
goals, and discharge time. The Physician and/or licensed nurse will complete the Discharge Instruction
form, discharge orders will be transferred onto the Discharge Instructions form. Discharge reconciliation of
medications will be performed per Medication Reconciliation policy. Any physician specific discharge
instructions will be sent home with patient. For patients discharged from the Transitional Care Unit a copy of
the summary of care will be given on discharge.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
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1225 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90017
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0684
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure one of ten sampled residents
(Residents 166 ) received care and treatment to promote healing of wounds, as ordered by the physician.
This deficient practice caused an increased risk of worsening of the wounds and potential infection for
Resident 166.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings:
A review of Resident 166's facesheet report indicated the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE]
with diagnoses including failure to thrive (a condition characterized by the gradual decline in physical or
mental function, resulting in an overall decline in well-being).
A review of Resident 163's Active Orders, dated 9/30/2024 indicated the following wound care orders:
-Paint the wound on Left Lower Extremity (LLE), left first and second toe with Betadine swab, keep it open
to air every day.
-Paint the wound on right first toe, left medial (middle area) ankle, left plantar (sole), lateral(side) foot and
left heel with Betadine swab, keep it open to air daily.
- Paint the wound on left medial knee with Betadine moisten gauze, cover it with Optifoam daily and as
needed if soiled or displaced.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 10/1/2024 at 1:05 PM, Resident 166's active orders,
Medication Administration Records (MAR), care plans and Interventions Flowsheet were reviewed with
Registered Nurse 1 (RN 1). RN 1 stated there was no evidence of documentation that the wound care
orders dated 9/30/2024 were carried out daily as ordered. RN 1 stated it was important to check and carry
out the orders. RN 1 stated there was no care plan developed for Resident 166, including person centered
goals and interventions for the resident's wound care. RN 1 stated if treatments were missed, it could cause
more harm to the resident and worsen the wound.
During a concurrent observation and interview with Resident 166 on 10/2/2024 at 2:20 PM, Resident 166
was observed lying on his bed with multiple wounds on both lower extremities. Resident 166 stated staff
provided wound care about every other day.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 10/3/2024 at 3:10 PM, Resident 166's active orders,
MAR, care plans, and Interventions Flowsheet were reviewed with the Director of Transitional care Unit
(DTCU). The DTCU stated, there was no evidence of documentation that the wound care orders dated
9/30/2024 were carried out daily as ordered. The DTCU stated, there was no care plan developed for
Resident 166 that included person centered goals and interventions for the resident's wound care. The
DTCU stated the care plan should indicate the goals for the resident throughout their stay.
A review of facility's policy and procedure titled, Physician's Orders, dated 7/3/2023, indicated the
Registered Nurse (RN) was responsible for coordination and implementation of diagnostic and therapeutic
orders of medical staff members. A review of orders would be performed every shift. Routine orders were to
be initiated within 24 hours or as soon as possible of being written.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Pih Health Good Samaritan Hospital D/P Snf
1225 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90017
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0684
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
A review of facility's policy and procedure titled, Pressure Injury - Prevention and Treatment, dated
9/27/2023 indicated to document treatments, interventions, repositioning and patients response daily in the
medical records.
Residents Affected - Few
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Pih Health Good Samaritan Hospital D/P Snf
1225 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90017
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0693
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and
provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure one sampled resident(Resident 115), who
was receiving nutrition by gastrostomy tube (GT- a flexible tube surgically inserted through the abdomen
into the stomach for feeding, fluid, and medication administration), received appropriate care and services
to prevent complications of enteral feeding (tube feeding, a way of delivering nutrition directly to your
stomach or small intestine).
This deficient practice had the potential to lead to the inadequate care of Resident 115 and place the
resident at an increased risk for complications such as infection.
Findings:
A review of Resident 115's admission Record (Face Sheet) indicated the facility admitted the resident on
9/19/2024, with diagnoses including gastrostomy tube, schizophrenia (a serious mental condition involving
a breakdown in the relation between thought, emotion, and behavior, leading to faulty perception, bipolar
disease (a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings), and history of aphasia (a disorder
that results from damage to portions of the brain that are responsible for language).
A review of Resident 115's Patient Transfer Orders (Active Orders) dated 9/24/2024, indicated the resident
was to receive tube feeding Pivot 1.5 (type of tube feeding) continuous at a rate of 45 millimeter (ml) / hour.
A review of Resident 115's GT feeding care plan dated 9/20/2024 indicated there were not goals or person
centered interventions included in the care plan.
A review of Resident 115's Minimum Data Set (MDS - a federally mandated resident assessment tool)
dated 10/1/2024, indicated the resident's cognitive skills (brain's ability to think, remember, express
thoughts) for daily decision making was severely impaired (never/ rarely made decisions). The MDS
indicated Resident 115 was receiving 51% or more of her total calories intake by tube feeding.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 10/2/2024 at 11:25 AM, with the facility's Patient Safety
Coordinator (PSC), Resident 115's Assessment and Intervention Flowsheets were reviewed. The PSC
stated the licensed nurses were assessing, changing the site dressing, and monitoring residents with GT
and documenting in the Assessment and Intervention Flowsheets. The PSC stated, I don't know how often
the nurses are supposed to fill up this form. The PSC stated on 9/22, 9/27, and 9/30/2024, there was no
documentation for Resident 115's GT insertion site skin monitoring, care, dressing changes, and no
monitoring of the resident's feeding tolerance, feeding tube or bag changes or the residual volume. The
PSC stated on 9/23/2024, there was no documentation for monitoring of GT insertion site skin, care and
dressing change, or monitoring of the residual volume. The PSC further stated on 9/28/2024, there was no
documentation of Resident 113's GT insertion site skin monitoring, care, and dressing changes. The PSC
stated licensed nurses did not thoroughly complete the Assessment and Intervention Flowsheets for GT
care.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 10/2/2024 at 12 PM, with the Director of Transitional
Care Unit (DTCU), Resident 115's Assessment and Intervention Flowsheets and care plans were reviewed.
The DTSC stated licensed staff were required to change the dressing for GT insertion site
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(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Pih Health Good Samaritan Hospital D/P Snf
1225 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90017
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0693
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
every 24 hours and as needed. The DTCU stated GT care and monitoring interventions do not require a
physician order and they are standard nursing procedures. The interventions for GT care plan are
documented in GT care flowsheet. Licensed staff did not completely document the care and monitoring
they performed for Resident 115's GT and the flowsheets are missing documentation. When it is not
documented, it is not done. The DTCU stated the potential outcome of not providing care and appropriate
services for GT insertion site was complications such as infection.
A review of the facility's policy and procedure titled, Enteral Feeding in Adult Patients, reviewed 7/3/2023,
indicated enterostomy site should be evaluated for patency prior to initiating feeding by visually assessing
the integrity of the feeding tube and ports, assessing the skin surrounding the stoma, and manipulating the
enteral tube to ensure bumpers are properly positioned.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555927
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A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/04/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Pih Health Good Samaritan Hospital D/P Snf
1225 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90017
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0758
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated,
prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic
medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure two of five sampled residents (Residents
113 and 115) were free from unnecessary use of psychotropic drugs (any medication capable of affecting
the mind, emotions, and behavior) in accordance with the facility policy and procedure. For Resident 115,
there was no measurable target behaviors related to the use of three antipsychotic medications. For
Resident 113, there was no measurable target behaviors related to the use of two antidepressant
medications.
These deficient practices had the potential to place Resident 113 and Resident 115 at risk for significant
adverse consequence (unwanted, uncomfortable, or dangerous effects that a drug may have) from the use
of unnecessary psychotropic drug, which could result to impairment or decline in the residents' mental,
physical condition, functional, and psychosocial status.
Findings:
a. A review of Resident 115's admission Record (Face Sheet) indicated the facility admitted the resident on
9/19/2024, with diagnoses including gastrostomy tube (GT- a tube surgically inserted through the abdomen
into the stomach for feeding, fluid, and medication administration), schizophrenia, bipolar disease, and
history of aphasia (a disorder that results from damage to portions of the brain that are responsible for
language).
A review of the Patient Transfer Orders (Active Orders) dated 9/19/2024, indicated Resident 115 was
prescribed the following:
-Lexapro (medication used to treat depression [a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness
and loss of interest and can interfere with your daily activities of living]), 10 milligrams (mg-a unit of
measure of mass) via GT feeding daily as antidepressant (medication used to cure depression).
-Zyprexa (a medication that can treat schizophrenia [a disorder that affects a person's ability to think, feel,
and behave clearly], 2.5 mg via GT feeding daily as Central Nervous System Agent (CNS-a type of drug
that slows down brain activity, which causes the muscles to relax and calms and soothes a person).
-Quetiapine (antipsychotic [medication used to treat mental illness]), tablet 25 mg via GT feeding three
times a day as needed for agitation.
A review of Resident 115's Care Plans dated 9/20/2024, indicated there was no care plan developed with
goals or interventions for antipsychotic medication use.
A review of Resident 115's Minimum Data Set (MDS - a federally mandated resident assessment tool)
dated 10/1/2024, indicated the resident's cognitive skills (brain's ability to think, remember, express
thoughts) for daily decision making was severely impaired (never/rarely made decisions). The MDS
indicated Resident 115 did not have hallucinations (false perceptions, where you sense an object, person,
or event even though it is not really there or didn't happen), and delusions.
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(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555927
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/04/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Pih Health Good Samaritan Hospital D/P Snf
1225 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90017
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0758
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
During a concurrent interview and record review on 10/2/2024 at 1:46 PM, with the Director of Transitional
Care Unit (DTCU), Resident 115's physician's orders were reviewed. The DTCU stated, Resident 115 was
prescribed Lexapro for depression. Lexapro is one of Resident 115's home medications and the
administration is being continued in the facility. The DTCU stated there was no order for a specific targeted
measurable behavior related to use of Lexapro for Resident 115 and that there were no orders for
monitoring for a specific targeted measurable behavior related to use of Quetiapine and Zyprexa. The
DTCU stated the potential outcome of not monitoring residents for the specific targeted measurable
behavior related to their use of antipsychotic medications was the inability to evaluate the effectiveness of
the medication administered.
b. A review of Resident 113's admission Record indicated the facility admitted the resident on 9/30/2024,
with diagnoses including uncontrolled Type II diabetes mellitus (a condition that happens because of a
problem in the way the body regulates and uses sugar as a fuel), infected diabetic ulcer (an open sore or
wound that occurs patients with diabetes) right foot, and psych disorder (a broad range of problems that
disturb a person's thoughts, feelings, behavior or mood).
A review of Resident 113's Patient Transfer Orders (Active Orders) dated 10/1/2024, indicated the resident
was prescribed Wellbutrin XL 150 mg by mouth daily for depression and Prozac 40 mg by mouth daily for
depression.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 10/4/2024 at 12:25 PM, with DTCU, the Physician's
Orders were reviewed for Resident 113. The DTCU stated Resident 113 did not have orders for monitoring
a specific targeted measurable behavior related to the resident's use of Prozac and Wellbutrin. The DTCU
stated the potential outcome of not monitoring residents for the specific targeted measurable behavior
related to their use of antipsychotic medications was the inability to evaluate the effectiveness of the
medication administered.
A review of the facility's Policy & Procedure (P&P) titled, Psychotherapeutic Medications, dated 7/3/2024,
indicated prior to residents receiving psychotherapeutic drugs, consent will be obtained. Monitoring for side
effects of prescribed medications for symptom management will be documented in medical record. Each
psychotherapeutic medication will be ordered with indication for use by physician.
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/04/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Pih Health Good Samaritan Hospital D/P Snf
1225 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90017
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0851
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Many
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and
other verifiable and auditable data.
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to submit their Payroll Based Journal (PBJ,
information of the provider's daily staffing hours for the appropriate care of the residents) report to Center
for Medicare Services (CMS) in a complete and accurate manner. This deficient practice prevented the
provision of complete and accurate direct care staffing information to the public.
Findings:
A review of the CMS PBJ Staffing Report indicated during the first fiscal quarter of 2024 dated 10/1/2023 to
12/31/2023, there was excessively low weekend staffing data triggered. During the second fiscal quarter of
2024 dated 1/1/24 to 3/31/2024, the PBJ report indicated no Registered Nurse (RN) hours were triggered
(four or more days within the quarter with no RN hours). The third fiscal quarter of 2024 dated 4/1/2024 to
6/30/2024, indicated one Star Staffing Rating and excessively low weekend staffing were triggered.
A review of the CMS Submission Report for the first fiscal quarter dated 2/13/2024, indicated the facility
submitted 86 employee records and 1840 total staffing hour records. The report indicated CMS received
matching staffing records. The report indicated XML contained multiple staffing records for the sample
employee id, job code, pay type and date. Action: Review staffing records to ensure the information is
correct. The validation report only validates whether or not the data submitted was received successfully;
however, it does not reflect the accuracy or completeness of the facility's data.
A review of the CMS Submission Report for the second fiscal quarter dated 5/13/2024, indicated the facility
submitted 95 employee records and 1804 total staffing hour records. The report indicated CMS received
matching staffing records. The report indicated XML contained multiple staffing records for the sample
employee id, job code, pay type and date. Action: Review staffing records to ensure the information is
correct. The validation report only validates whether or not the data submitted was received successfully;
however, it does not reflect the accuracy or completeness of the facility's data.
A review of the CMS Submission Report for the third fiscal quarter dated 8/8/2024, indicated the facility
submitted 133 employee records and 2056 total staffing hour records. The report indicated CMS received
matching staffing records. The report indicated XML contained multiple staffing records for the sample
employee id, job code, pay type and date. Action: Review staffing records to ensure the information is
correct. The validation report only validates whether or not the data submitted was received successfully;
however, it does not reflect the accuracy or completeness of the facility's data.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 10/4/2024 at 9:04 AM, the PBJ Staffing Report was
reviewed with the Director of the Transitional Care Unit (DTCU). The DTCU stated staffing at the facility had
been good and she did not understand why excessive low weekend staffing and no RN hours were
triggered in the PBJ report. The DTCU stated the facility always had at least 1 RN on every shift. The DTCU
stated the facility was supported by the General Acute Care Hospital (GACH) 1's staffing office so if needed
the staffing office would send float nurses or registry nurses to cover. The DTCU further stated the
information reported on the PBJ Staffing Data Report was inaccurate.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555927
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/04/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Pih Health Good Samaritan Hospital D/P Snf
1225 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90017
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0851
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Many
During a telephone interview on 10/4/2024 at 9:15 AM, the Director of Strategic Partnerships (DSP) stated
they had the responsibility of submitting the facility's PBJ quarterly. The DSP stated based on their
knowledge there was no delay in submitting the PBJ reports and the files that were submitted in the PBJ
looked fine. The DSP stated the files submitted to CMS for the PBJ did not show any issues with staffing
and they did not know why the PBJ was triggered for excessive low weekend staffing and no RN hours. The
DSP further stated the information reported on the PBJ Staffing Data Report must be inaccurate.
A review of the CMS Electronic Staffing Data Submission Payroll-Based Journal Long-Term Care Facility
Policy Manual Version 2.6 dated 06/2022, indicated Mandatory submission of staffing information based on
payroll data in a uniform format. Long-term care facilities must electronically submit to CMS complete and
accurate direct care staffing information, including information for agency and contract staff, based on
payroll and other verifiable and auditable data in a uniform format according to specifications established by
CMS. Submission requirements, the facility must electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct
care staffing information, including the following: The category of work for each person on direct care staff
(including, but not limited to, whether the individual is a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, licensed
vocational nurse, certified nursing assistant, therapist, or other type of medical personnel as specified by
CMS); Resident census data; and Information on direct care staff turnover and tenure, and on the hours of
care provided by each category of staff per resident per day (including, but not limited to, start date, end
date (as applicable), and hours worked for each individual). Distinguishing employee from agency and
contract staff. When reporting information about direct care staff, the facility must specify whether the
individual is an employee of the facility or is engaged by the facility under contract or through an agency.
Data format. The facility must submit direct care staffing information in the uniform format specified by CMS.
Submission schedule, the facility must submit direct care staffing information on the schedule specified by
CMS, but no less frequently than quarterly.
A review of CMS' Staffing Data PBJ Submission website
(https://www.cms.gov/medicare/quality/nursing-home-improvement/staffing-data-submission) modified
9/10/2024, indicated The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has long identified staffing as
one of the vital components of a nursing home's ability to provide quality care. CMS has utilized staffing
data for a myriad of purposes in an effort to more accurately and effectively gauge its impact on quality of
care in nursing homes. We post staffing information on the CMS Nursing Home Compare website, and it is
used in the Nursing Home Five Star Quality Rating System to help consumers understand the level and
differences of staffing in nursing homes. CMS has developed a system for facilities to submit staffing
information - Payroll Based Journal (PBJ). This system allows staffing information to be collected on a
regular and more frequent basis than previously collected. It is auditable to ensure accuracy.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555927
B. Wing
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/04/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Pih Health Good Samaritan Hospital D/P Snf
1225 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90017
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0880
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to implement infection control
measures for one of 10 sampled residents (Resident 63). For Resident 63, the intravenous catheter (IV, a
soft, flexible tube placed inside a vein, usually in the hand or arm. A medical technique that administers
medication, fluids, and/or nutrients directly into a person's vein) was not discontinued / removed when
clinically indicated. This deficient practice caused an increased risk to infection control issues and the
potential of the resident experiencing phlebitis (inflammation of the vein).
Residents Affected - Few
Findings:
A review of Resident 63's Facesheet Report indicated the facility admitted the resident on 9/18/2024 with a
diagnoses including failure to thrive (state of decline that may include weight loss, decreased appetite, poor
nutrition, inactivity, and moderate protein-calorie malnutrition [lack of proper nutrition)].
A review of Resident 63's Minimum Data Set (MDS, a federally mandated resident assessment tool) dated
9/30/2024, indicated the resident was cognitively intact (ability to think, remember, express thoughts), was
independent with eating, and required supervision or touching assistance for oral and personal hygiene.
The MDS indicated Resident 63 required partial / moderate assistance for toileting hygiene and had IV
access while being a resident at the facility.
During an observation on 10/1/2024 at 10:08 AM, Resident 63 was observed lying in bed. Resident 63 was
observed with an IV in their left arm which was dated 9/23/2024. Resident 63's skin was observed a pinkish
red color with dried blood surrounding the IV site.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 10/1/2024 at 10:30 AM, Resident 63's IV to the left arm
was observed with Registered Nurse (RN) 3. RN 3 stated Resident 63's IV needed to be changed and
should be changed when it was not working or it could not be flushed, when its red or pink in color, and
every three days. RN 3 stated there was a potential for infection control issues if Resident 63's IV was not
changed when needed.
During an interview on 10/4/2024 at 12:24 PM, the Director of the Transitional Care Unit (DTCU) stated a
resident's IV should be changed if it was not working, was occluded, or if the resident was having redness
around the IV site. The DTCU stated there was a potential for the resident to have phlebitis if the IV was not
changed as needed.
A review of the facility's policy and procedure titled, Intravenous Therapy of Adults and Pediatrics-Peripheral
and Central - E.87200.307, revised 7/3/2024, indicated PIV site changes are to be performed only as
clinically warranted based on integrity and patency of the site. PIV site care and maintenance: a. All IV sites
will be changed only as clinically warranted based on integrity and patency of the site and labeled with
initiation date and time. PIV dressing is to be changed when it becomes damp, loose, soiled, or if the
patient develops problems at the site that requires further inspection. IV sites will be assessed at a
minimum of every 4 hours for signs of phlebitis, infiltration, or infection including pain, redness, swelling,
induration, or disruption of flow. If gauze dressing is being utilized, assess for phlebitis and infection at time
of dressing change. If phlebitis or infiltration exists, the catheter will be removed, and extremity elevated.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
555927
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