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Inspection visit

Health inspection

LAGUNA HONDA HOSPITAL & REHABILITATION CTR D/P SNFCMS #5559291 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 0687 Provide appropriate foot care. 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 provide foot care to one of two sampled residents (Resident 1), when Resident 1's toenails were long, crooked, and jagged. Resident had not had foot care or hand care for more than three months. Residents Affected - Few This failure caused the resident pain, discomfort, and feelings of neglect. Findings: Resident 1 was admitted to facility on 5/14/2019 with diagnoses including Peripheral Vascular Disease (a circulatory condition of decreased blood flow to limbs), Left foot wound, severely contracted hip and knee joints, and dementia. Resident 1's Minimum Data Set (MDS - an assessment tool), indicated resident was hard of hearing, had clear speech, able to express herself, comprehends most conversation, and had adequate eyesight. Resident was unable to walk or sit due to lower limb impairments on both sides and requires two or more helpers for bathing, dressing, and repositioning in bed. Resident had a medically complex condition diagnosis. Record review of office visit dated 7/8/2024, at 2:51 PM, indicated residents' chief complaint was Left foot wound .Toenail Problem: All ten toenails are long .(Resident) states the left foot is painful and her toenails are long . Instructions: Follow up if symptoms worsen or fail to improve . Orders Performed: Ambulatory referral to Laguna [NAME] Podiatry . During an observation and interview on 10/2/2024, at 2:15 PM, in resident's room, Resident 1 was on left side, in bed, in curled up position, feet and legs were uncovered, and had no shoes on. Resident's fingernails were very long. Right thumb nail was approximately two inches long. Resident's toenails, on both feet, were long, crooked, and jagged. Resident stated she could not remember when her toenails or fingernails were last trimmed. Resident stated she is unable to travel to Podiatry and wanted her toe and fingernails cut down. She stated her toenails were uncomfortable and did not know she could get foot and fingernail care at this facility. During an interview on 10/2/2024, at 3 PM, with Manager of unit was asked about Resident 1's long toenails and fingernails. The Manager did not provide reason why resident's toenails and fingernails had not been trimmed. Review of Foot Care policy, revised 12/13/2022, indicated, Foot Care Policy 1. Nursing assistants are responsible for inspection of feet/foot daily, routine nail and toenail trimming and reporting of any unusual findings to the licensed nurse. 2. Licensed Nurse is responsible for completing scheduled and as-needed skin assessments to identify residents at an increased risk of impaired skin (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: 555929 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 555929 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/02/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Laguna Honda Hospital & Rehabilitation Ctr D/P Snf 375 Laguna Honda Blvd. San Francisco, CA 94116 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 0687 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few integrity of the foot (i.e., impaired sensation, peripheral vascular disease) documenting and observing the unusual findings and informing the physician. Consider requesting wound care consult and/or podiatry referral . 4. Residents with . peripheral vascular disease .immobility or other foot disorders (but not limited to such as corns .calluses, bunions, hammertoes .) refer to physician for podiatry referral. Procedure: A. Routine Foot Care . B. Toenail trimming as needed, considering safety and resident preference: 1. Check with licensed nurse for any precautions before trimming nails. 2. Trim nails straight across .Inform Licensed Nurse if unable to trim nails. C. Documentation 1. Nursing Assistants will document on the electronic health record for any unusual foot issues and report to the licensed nurse. 2. Licensed Nurse will document any skin changes and physician notification in the integrated Progress Notes. 3. Nursing will document and update care plan. Resident 1 had a 7/8/2024 Podiatry order by the Orthopedic Surgeon which was not initiated. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 555929 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.

  • 0687GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F687 - Foot care

    Provide appropriate foot care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the October 2, 2024 survey of LAGUNA HONDA HOSPITAL & REHABILITATION CTR D/P SNF?

This was a inspection survey of LAGUNA HONDA HOSPITAL & REHABILITATION CTR D/P SNF on October 2, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at LAGUNA HONDA HOSPITAL & REHABILITATION CTR D/P SNF on October 2, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide appropriate foot care."

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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