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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
OMB NO. 0938-0391
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X1) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
A. BUILDING: ___________
B. WING: _______________
555900
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/19/2017
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
VETERANS HOME OF CALIFORNIA - FRESNO
2811 W Cesar Chavez Blvd
Fresno, CA 93706
(X4) ID
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL
REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION)
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INITIAL COMMENTS
F000
PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION
(EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE
CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE
DEFICIENCY)
(X5)
COMPLETE
DATE
The following reflects the findings of the State
of California Department of Public Health
during an abbreviated standard survey for the
investigation of one Entity Reported Incident.
Entity Reported Incident number: CA00506968.
Representing the California Department of
Public Health: HFEN; 2699/32871.
The inspection was limited to the specific Entity
Reported Incident and does not reflect the
findings of a full inspection of the facility.
A deficiency was issued for Entity Reported
Incident number CA00506968.
F323
SS=G
FREE OF ACCIDENT
HAZARDS/SUPERVISION/DEVICES
CFR(s): 483.25(d)(1)(2)(n)(1)-(3)
F323
10/25/2016
(d) Accidents.
The facility must ensure that (1) The resident environment remains as free
from accident hazards as is possible; and
(2) Each resident receives adequate
supervision and assistance devices to prevent
accidents.
(n) - Bed Rails. The facility must attempt to
use appropriate alternatives prior to installing a
side or bed rail. If a bed or side rail is used, the
facility must ensure correct installation, use,
and maintenance of bed rails, including but not
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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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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
OMB NO. 0938-0391
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X1) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
A. BUILDING: ___________
B. WING: _______________
555900
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
VETERANS HOME OF CALIFORNIA - FRESNO
2811 W Cesar Chavez Blvd
Fresno, CA 93706
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limited to the following elements.
(1) Assess the resident for risk of entrapment
from bed rails prior to installation.
(2) Review the risks and benefits of bed rails
with the resident or resident representative and
obtain informed consent prior to installation.
(3) Ensure that the bed’s dimensions are
appropriate for the resident’s size and weight.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on staff interview and clinical record
review, the facility failed to ensure each
resident received adequate supervision to
prevent accidents for one sampled resident
(Resident 1), when Resident 1 was not
adequately supervised during his personal
care. This failure resulted in Resident 1 falling
from bed causing Resident 1 to sustain a Left
Femur (hip) Fracture. This failure resulted in
the injury of Resident 1 and the potential for
further health complications and possible
death.
Findings:
On 10/27/16 at 3:15 p.m., during an interview,
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) 1 stated on
10/11/16 at approximately 10:30 p.m. Resident
1 needed to have personal care provided.
CNA 1 stated Resident 1 requires assistance
from two CNAs to perform this task as Resident
1 has a history of aggressive behavior toward
staff while they are performing care. CNA 1
stated, "Usually we have two people [to assist
with personal care] but at that time he
[Resident 1] was being pleasant and there
wasn't anybody around to help, they were all
busy," was the reason why she decided to
perform the personal care without the
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X1) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
A. BUILDING: ___________
B. WING: _______________
555900
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/19/2017
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
VETERANS HOME OF CALIFORNIA - FRESNO
2811 W Cesar Chavez Blvd
Fresno, CA 93706
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assistance of a second CNA. CNA 1 stated
she raised Resident 1's bed into high position,
lowered the bed rails and asked Resident 1 to
turn on his right side so she could perform
personal care. CNA 1 stated Resident 1's back
was toward her and his left arm was on top.
CNA 1 stated as she was performing the
personal care Resident 1 aggressively swung
his left arm back over his body toward her and
when she stepped back to dodge the blow,
Resident 1 rolled out of bed and landed on the
floor with his weight on his left knee.
Review of Resident 1's clinical record indicated
Resident 1 was transferred to the emergency
department where he was diagnosed with an
acute left femur fracture.
Review of Resident 1's "Minimum Data Set"
(MDS- assessment tool used to indicate what
type of care a resident requires), dated 8/3/16,
indicated Resident 1 required a two person
physical assist for bed mobility.
Review of Resident 1's Activity of Daily Living
(ADL) care plan dated 8/16/16 had no
documented evidence with the number of staff
needed for assistance with bed mobility.
On 4/19/17 at 2:40 p.m., during an interview,
CNA 2 stated it would not be safe to attempt
providing a one person physical assist for
personal care on a resident who was supposed
to have a two person assist especially if they
had a history of aggressive behavior. CNA 2
stated, "Don't risk it."
On 4/19/17 at 2:45 p.m., during an interview,
CNA 3 stated it would place the resident at risk
of falling if a one person assist is used when
the resident needs a two person physical
assist.
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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OMB NO. 0938-0391
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X1) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
A. BUILDING: ___________
B. WING: _______________
555900
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/19/2017
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
VETERANS HOME OF CALIFORNIA - FRESNO
2811 W Cesar Chavez Blvd
Fresno, CA 93706
(X4) ID
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL
REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION)
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CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE
DEFICIENCY)
(X5)
COMPLETE
DATE
On 4/19/17 at 2:50 p.m., during an interview,
CNA 4 stated if an aggressive resident requires
a two person physical assist you would not
want to do it on your own. CNA 4 stated two
people should be used for safety so the patient
does not fall.
Review of Resident 1's clinical record
indicated, "Death Notification Form "dated
10/20/16 at 9:55 a.m. indicated, "Death caused
by...Respiratory Failure... Due to, or as a
consequence of, Probable Pulmonary
Embolism... Due to, or as consequence of Left
Femoral Fracture..."
The facility was not able to provide a policy
procedure for Accident/Hazard or Care
Planning as requested by the end of the
investigation.
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