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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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12260 Foothill Blvd
Sylmar, CA 91342
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The following reflects the findings of the
California Department of Public Health during
the investigation of a complaint.
Complaint number: CA00621971
Representing the Department of Public Health:
Health Facilities Evaluator Nurse ID: 39230
The inspection was limited to the specific
complaint investigated and does not represent
the findings of a full inspection of the facility.
Four deficiencies were issued for complaint
number CA00621971.
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CFR(s): 483.10(g)(14)(i)-(iv)(15)
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§483.10(g)(14) Notification of Changes.
(i) A facility must immediately inform the
resident; consult with the resident's physician;
and notify, consistent with his or her authority,
the resident representative(s) when there is(A) An accident involving the resident which
results in injury and has the potential for
requiring physician intervention;
(B) A significant change in the resident's
physical, mental, or psychosocial status (that
is, a deterioration in health, mental, or
psychosocial status in either life-threatening
conditions or clinical complications);
(C) A need to alter treatment significantly (that
is, a need to discontinue an existing form of
treatment due to adverse consequences, or to
commence a new form of treatment); or
(D) A decision to transfer or discharge the
resident from the facility as specified in
§483.15(c)(1)(ii).
(ii) When making notification under paragraph
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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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(g)(14)(i) of this section, the facility must ensure
that all pertinent information specified in
§483.15(c)(2) is available and provided upon
request to the physician.
(iii) The facility must also promptly notify the
resident and the resident representative, if any,
when there is(A) A change in room or roommate assignment
as specified in §483.10(e)(6); or
(B) A change in resident rights under Federal
or State law or regulations as specified in
paragraph (e)(10) of this section.
(iv) The facility must record and periodically
update the address (mailing and email) and
phone number of the resident
representative(s).
§483.10(g)(15)
Admission to a composite distinct part. A
facility that is a composite distinct part (as
defined in §483.5) must disclose in its
admission agreement its physical configuration,
including the various locations that comprise
the composite distinct part, and must specify
the policies that apply to room changes
between its different locations under §483.15(c)
(9).
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on interview and record review, the
facility failed to notify the physician on acute
change of condition (COC) for one of three
sampled residents (Resident 1). Resident 1
who had a second episode of vomiting on
12/28/18 at 6 p.m. and had an excessive
secretion on 12/29/18 at 3:30 a.m. This
deficient practice had the potential for
resident's condition not treated immediately.
Findings:
On 1/30/19, at 8:20 a.m., an unannounced visit
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12260 Foothill Blvd
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was made to the facility to investigate a
complaint regarding quality of care.
A review of admission record, indicated
Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on
10/12/15 and re-admitted on 12/22/18.
Resident 1 diagnoses including sepsis (life
threatening infection on the blood), hemiplegia
(paralysis of one side of the body) and
hemiparesis (weakness of one side of the
body), dysphagia (difficulty in swallowing), and
gastrostomy (surgical creation of external
opening into the stomach for administration of
food, fluids, and medications).
A review of Resident 1's physician (MD) initial
history and physical, dated 12/26/18, indicated
Resident 1 had no capacity to understand and
make decisions.
A review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set
(MDS, a standardized resident assessment and
care-screening tool), dated 10/25/18, indicated
Resident 1's cognition (a mental process of
acquiring knowledge and understanding) was
severely impaired. The MDS indicated,
Resident 1 was totally dependent to staff for
activities of daily living (dressing, eating, toilet
use, personal hygiene, and bathing) and
always incontinent (inability to control) of bowel
and had a urinary catheter.
A review of Resident 1's physician discharge
summary, indicated Resident 1 expired on
12/29/18. No documentation of condition on
discharge and/or cause of death.
A review of Resident 1's enteral (TF- tube
feeding) physician order, dated 12/22/18,
indicated TF formula via gastrostomy tube (GTis a tube that is placed directly into the stomach
through an abdominal wall incision for
administration of food, fluids, and medications)
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by pump at 50 milliliters (ml) per hour times
twenty hours. Aspiration (sucking in a foreign
object into the airway) precaution, monitor
every shift.
A review of Resident 1's physician order, dated
12/29/18, at 11:45 p.m., indicated may do oral
suction as needed for excessive secretions. No
documentation of licensed nurse assessment.
A review of Resident 1's physician enteral
orders form, indicated TF formula at 50 ml per
hour, schedule time at 8 a.m. off and at 12 p.m.
on.
A review of Resident 1's care plan dated
12/22/18, resident on tube feeding related to
dysphagia, at risk for aspiration. The goal
indicated resident will have no aspiration daily
for three months. The interventions included
check and maintain placement and patency of
GT, keep head of bed (HOB) elevated at 30
degrees, monitor for aspiration, and notify MD
of any signs and symptoms of tolerance.
A review of Resident 1's nurse's notes, dated
12/27/18 at 1:30 p.m., indicated Resident 1 had
small amount of emesis (vomiting) per MD hold
feeding for one hour and if no further emesis,
re-start GT feeding. No documentation of MD
orders and no documentation of continuous
assessment from 12/27/18 at 2:30 p.m. to
12/28/18 at 6 p.m. (27.5 hours).
A review of Resident 1's nurse's notes, dated
12/28/18 at 6 p.m., indicated Resident 1 had
vomiting times one. No documentation of MD
notification.
A review of Resident 1's nurse's notes, dated
12/29/18 at 3:30 a.m., indicated Resident 1 had
excessive secretions. No documentation of MD
notification.
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A review of Resident 1's nurse's notes
documented by Registered Nurse 1 (RN 1),
dated 12/29/18, at 4:40 a.m., indicated noted
Resident 1 in bed with eyes closed, skin warm
to touch, no breathing, no vital signs (pulse
rate, blood pressure, body temperature and
respiratory rate) appreciated at this time, pupils
fixed, non-reactive to light. Pronounced dead at
this time.
A review of Resident 1's nurse's notes entries
from 12/27/18 at 1:30 p.m. up to the time of
expiration on 12/29/18, indicated 6 entries as
follows: 12/27/18 at 1:30 p.m., 12/27/18 at 2:30
p.m., next entry on 12/28/18 at 6 pm (27.5
hours apart), next entry on 12/29/18 at 3 a.m.
(9 hours apart), then 12/29/18 at 3:30 a.m., and
next entry on 12/29/18 at 4:40 a.m. when
Resident 1 expired.
During a phone interview with Licensed
Vocational Nurse 1 (LVN 1), on 3/4/19, at 9
a.m., LVN 1 stated she worked on 12/28/18 at
11 p.m. to 7 a.m. shift and Resident 1 was her
assigned resident. LVN 1 stated on 12/29/18,
before she went on break, unable to recall
exact time, she heard Resident 1 had
secretions then she suctioned and repositioned
the resident. LVN 1 stated when she came
back from break, she heard a beeping sounds
and found out it was Resident 1's TF pump.
LVN 1 stopped the machine and noticed
Resident 1 had a lot of yellow vomitus on
chest. LVN 1 checked Resident 1 and noticed
not breathing and called Registered Nurse 1
(RN 1) for help. Informed LVN 1 reviewed
clinical record and was unable to find this
information. LVN 1 stated she thought she
documented it and further stated it should be
documented. LVN 1 stated if resident on GT
vomited, it was a concern that should be
reported to MD, possibly GT not in place.
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During a clinical record review and concurrent
interview with Director of Nursing (DON), on
3/4/19, at 2:45 p.m., DON stated resident on
TF with an episode of vomiting was not normal.
DON stated it was a concern that should be
reported to MD and find out what's going on to
address and provide necessary treatment.
DON stated MD order depends on the detailed
assessment reported by the licensed nurse
(LN) to MD. DON further stated LN should
thoroughly report the assessment and condition
of the resident to provide proper management
and all the details should be documented. DON
stated the possible cause of vomiting on
resident with TF were obstruction or not
tolerating the TF. DON further stated MD might
order a diagnostic test, medication, and/or
transfer to hospital for further evaluation. DON
stated this was a COC that should be assessed
and monitored for at least 72 hours. DON
stated all MD orders received should be written
in the physician's order sheet. DON reviewed
clinical record of Resident 1 and was unable to
find a documentation on the following: 1. any
MD order to address the vomiting, 2.
continuous assessment and monitoring for at
least 72 hours for COC of vomiting, 3. MD
notification for second episode of vomiting and
for excessive secretions, and 4. episode of
vomiting when Resident 1 was found
unresponsive by LVN 1. DON stated resident
clinical record should be complete and
accurate to reflect resident's condition.
During an interview with Attending Physician
(AMD), on 3/5/18, at 10:05 a.m., AMD stated
the nurse should call MD and report every
episodes of vomiting of resident on TF or any
COC. AMD stated nurse should assess and
monitor the resident and report any changes.
AMD stated diagnostic test might be order
depends on the condition of the resident, to see
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what's going on and to see if there was
obstruction or ileus (temporary paralysis of a
part of the intestine), and if result was negative
then think of another condition that cause the
vomiting. AMD further stated the most concern
if resident vomiting was the risk for aspiration.
AMD stated every episode of vomiting on
resident with TF should be managed and
addressed.
During a clinical record review and concurrent
interview with DON, on 3/28/19, at 3:30 p.m.,
DON stated the MD telephone order on
12/29/18 at 11:45 p.m. for oral suctioning was
a wrong entry and it should be 12/28/18.
A review of facility's policy and procedure titled
"Change of Condition Notification", dated
6/1/17, indicated the purpose is to ensure
residents, family, legal representatives, and
physicians are informed of changes in the
resident's condition in a timely manner. An
acute change of condition (ACOC) is a sudden,
clinically important deviation from a patient's
baseline in physical, cognitive, behavioral, or
functional domains. "Clinically important"
means a deviation that, without intervention,
may result in complications or death. (AMDA
2003). The Attending Physician will be notified
timely with a resident's change in condition.
Notification to the Attending Physician will
include a summary of the condition change and
an assessment of the resident's vital signs and
system review focusing on the condition and/or
signs and symptoms for which the notification
is required. A Licensed Nurse will document
the date, time, pertinent details of the incident
and the subsequent assessment in the nursing
notes, the time Attending Physician was
contacted, the method by which he was
contacted, the response time, and whether or
not orders were received. Update the Care
Plan to reflect the resident's current status.
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Licensed Nurse will document each shift for at
least seventy-two hours.
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Standards
CFR(s): 483.21(b)(3)(i)
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§483.21(b)(3) Comprehensive Care Plans
The services provided or arranged by the
facility, as outlined by the comprehensive care
plan, must(i) Meet professional standards of quality.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on interview and record review, the
facility failed to provide a services that adhere
to acceptable standards of practice for one of
three sampled residents (Resident 1). Facility
failed to follow own policy on pronouncement of
death. This deficient practice had the potential
for resident's needs not being provided.
Findings:
On 1/30/19, at 8:20 a.m., an unannounced visit
was made to the facility to investigate a
complaint regarding quality of care.
A review of admission record, indicated
Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on
10/12/15 and re-admitted on 12/22/18.
Resident 1 diagnoses including sepsis (life
threatening infection on the blood), hemiplegia
(paralysis of one side of the body) and
hemiparesis (weakness of one side of the
body), dysphagia (difficulty in swallowing), and
gastrostomy (surgical creation of external
opening into the stomach for administration of
food, fluids, and medications).
A review of Resident 1's physician (MD) initial
history and physical, dated 12/26/18, indicated
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Resident 1 had no capacity to understand and
make decisions.
A review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set
(MDS, a standardized resident assessment and
care-screening tool), dated 10/25/18, indicated
Resident 1's cognition (a mental process of
acquiring knowledge and understanding) was
severely impaired. The MDS indicated,
Resident 1 was totally dependent to staff for
activities of daily living (dressing, eating, toilet
use, personal hygiene, and bathing) and
always incontinent (inability to control) of bowel
and had a urinary catheter.
A review of Resident 1's physician discharge
summary, indicated Resident 1 expired on
12/29/18. No documentation of condition on
discharge and/or cause of death.
A review of Resident 1's nurse's notes
documented by Registered Nurse 1 (RN 1),
dated 12/29/18, at 4:40 a.m., indicated noted
Resident 1 in bed with eyes closed, skin warm
to touch, no breathing, no vital signs (pulse
rate, blood pressure, body temperature and
respiratory rate) appreciated at this time, pupils
fixed, non-reactive to light. Pronounced dead at
this time.
A review of Resident 1's nurse's notes, dated
12/29/18, at 5 a.m., indicated called and
informed primary physician and nurse
practitioner, with new order to release the body
to funeral.
During a phone interview with RN 1, on 3/4/19,
at 9:25 a.m., RN 1 stated she worked on
12/28/18 at 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. shift. RN 1 stated
it's not normal for resident on GT to vomit and
TF should be stopped, assess the resident, and
notify the MD. RN 1 stated on 12/29/18, she
was called by Licensed Vocational Nurse 1
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(LVN 1) to check Resident 1. RN 1 stated
Resident 1 was not breathing, no vital signs,
skin warm, pupil fixed, do not resuscitate
(DNR), and she pronounced Resident 1 dead.
RN 1 stated it was the practice in the facility
that RN can pronounce dead without calling the
MD.
During an interview with Director of Nursing
(DON), on 3/6/19, at 11:25 a.m., DON stated
only licensed physician can pronounce dead
per facility policy.
A review of facility's policy and procedure titled
"Death of a Resident", dated 6/1/17, indicated
only a Licensed Physician may declare a
resident dead. The Licensed Nurse will notify
Attending Physician regarding resident's
change in condition. The Resident will be
declared dead only by the licensed physician.
F693
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Tube Feeding Mgmt/Restore Eating Skills
CFR(s): 483.25(g)(4)(5)
F693
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§483.25(g)(4)-(5) Enteral Nutrition
(Includes naso-gastric and gastrostomy tubes,
both percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
and percutaneous endoscopic jejunostomy,
and enteral fluids). Based on a resident's
comprehensive assessment, the facility must
ensure that a resident§483.25(g)(4) A resident who has been able to
eat enough alone or with assistance is not fed
by enteral methods unless the resident's
clinical condition demonstrates that enteral
feeding was clinically indicated and consented
to by the resident; and
§483.25(g)(5) A resident who is fed by enteral
means receives the appropriate treatment and
services to restore, if possible, oral eating skills
and to prevent complications of enteral feeding
including but not limited to aspiration
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pneumonia, diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration,
metabolic abnormalities, and nasal-pharyngeal
ulcers.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on interview and record review, the
facility failed to ensure a resident with enteral
tube feeding (TF - is the delivery of nutrients
through a feeding tube directly into the
stomach) and had episodes of vomiting was
assessed and monitored continuously for one
of three sampled residents (Resident 1) to
prevent complications of enteral TF, including;
1. Failure to monitor and assess Resident 1
every shift for at least 72 hours after the first
episodes of vomiting on 12/27/18 at 1:30 p.m.
2. Failure to notify Resident 1's attending
physician after a second episode of vomiting on
12/28/18, at 6 p.m. in order to evaluate and
obtain interventions as needed.
3. Failure to notify the attending physician of
Resident 1's episode of excessive secretions
(excessive flow of saliva from the mouth) on
12/29/18, at 3:30 a.m. in order to obtain further
medical evaluation and intervention.
These deficient practices resulted in Resident 1
not receiving immediate medical evaluations
and interventions for acute change of condition
of two episodes of vomiting and excessive
secretions. Resident 1 was found unresponsive
on 12/29/18, at 4:40 a.m. and was pronounced
dead.
Findings:
On 1/30/19, at 8:20 a.m., an unannounced visit
was made to the facility to investigate a
complaint regarding quality of care.
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A review of admission record indicated
Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on
10/12/15 and re-admitted on 12/22/18.
Resident 1 diagnoses included sepsis (life
threatening infection on the blood), hemiplegia
(paralysis of one side of the body), dysphagia
(difficulty in swallowing), and had a
gastrostomy tube (GT - surgical creation of
external opening into the stomach for
administration of food, fluids, and medications).
A review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set
(MDS, a standardized resident assessment and
care-screening tool), dated 10/25/18, indicated
Resident 1's cognition (a mental process of
acquiring knowledge and understanding) was
severely impaired. The MDS indicated,
Resident 1 was totally dependent on staff for
activities of daily living (dressing, eating, toilet
use, personal hygiene, and bathing) and
always incontinent (inability to control) of bowel
and had a urinary catheter (is a hollow, partially
flexible tube that collects urine from the bladder
and leads to a drainage bag).
A review of Resident 1's care plan dated
12/22/18, resident on tube feeding related to
dysphagia, at risk for aspiration (a condition in
which foods, stomach contents, or fluids are
breathed in through the wind pipe). The goal
indicated resident will have no aspiration daily
for three months. The interventions included
check and maintain placement and patency of
GT, keep head of bed (HOB) elevated at 30
degrees, monitor for aspiration, and notify MD
of any signs and symptoms of tolerance.
A review of Resident 1's physician order dated
12/22/18, indicated Ondansetron (drug use to
prevent nausea and vomiting) 4 milligrams via
GT as needed (PRN) every six hours for
nausea and vomiting
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A review of Resident 1's physician order, dated
12/22/18, indicated tube feeding (TF) formula
via GT pump at 50 milliliters (ml) per hour times
twenty hours. Aspiration precaution, monitor
every shift.
A review of Resident 1's physician order, dated
12/28/18, at 11:45 p.m., indicated may do oral
(mouth) suction as needed for excessive
secretions.
A review of Resident 1's Nurse's Notes, dated
12/27/18 at 1:30 p.m., indicated Resident 1 had
small amount of emesis (vomiting). The note
indicated that per MD to hold feeding for one
hour and if no further emesis, then re-start GT
feeding. The Nurse's Note at 2:30 p.m.
indicated Resident 1 had no episodes of
vomiting, abdomen soft, none distended, and
had a small feeding residual. The TF was
restarted per MD order. There was no
documented evidence of Resident 1 description
of vomitus and there was no assessment and
monitoring documented after 12/27/18 at 2:30
p.m.
A review of Resident 1's Nurse's Notes, dated
12/28/18 at 6 p.m., (28.5 hours after the first
episode of Resident 1 vomiting) indicated
Resident 1 had vomited times one. There was
no documented evidence that the physician
was notified that Resident 1 had a second
episode of vomiting.
A review of Resident 1's Nurse's Notes, dated
12/29/18 at 3:30 a.m., indicated Resident 1
was suctioned for excessive secretions. The
note indicated Resident 1 HOB was elevated,
aspiration precaution was observed. There
was no documentation that Resident 1's MD
was notified of excessive secretions.
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A review of Resident 1's Nurse's Notes
documented by Registered Nurse 1 (RN 1),
dated 12/29/18, at 4:40 a.m., indicated
Resident 1 in bed with eyes closed, skin warm
to touch, no breathing, no vital signs (no sign of
life including pulse rate, blood pressure, body
temperature and respiratory rate) appreciated
at this time, pupils fixed, non-reactive to light.
Pronounced dead at this time.
A review of Resident 1's Nurse's Notes, dated
12/29/18, at 5 a.m., indicated the primary care
physician and the nurse practitioner was called
and informed, with new order to release
Resident 1's body to funeral.
During a phone interview with Licensed
Vocational Nurse 1 (LVN 1), on 3/4/19, at 9
a.m., LVN 1 stated she worked on 12/28/18 at
11 p.m. to 7 a.m. shift and Resident 1 was her
assigned resident. LVN 1 stated on 12/29/18,
before she went on break, unable to recall
exact time, she heard Resident 1 had
secretions then she suctioned and repositioned
the resident. LVN 1 stated when she came
back from her break, she heard a beeping
sounds and found out it was Resident 1's TF
pump. LVN 1 stated she stopped the machine
and noticed Resident 1 had a lot of yellow
vomitus on chest. LVN 1 stated she checked
Resident 1 and noticed that the resident was
not breathing, and she called Registered Nurse
1 (RN 1).
During a phone interview with RN 1, on 3/4/19,
at 9:25 a.m., RN 1 stated she worked on
12/28/18 at 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. shift. RN 1 stated,
"It is not normal for resident on GT to vomit and
TF should be stopped, assess the resident, and
notify the MD." RN 1 stated on 12/29/18, she
was called by LVN 1 to check Resident 1. RN 1
stated Resident 1 was not breathing, no vital
signs, skin warm, pupil fixed, do not resuscitate
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(DNR - ), and she pronounced Resident 1
dead. RN 1 stated it was the practice in the
facility that RN can pronounce dead without
calling the MD.
During a clinical record review and concurrent
interview with Director of Nursing (DON), on
3/4/19, at 2:45 p.m., DON stated resident on
TF with an episode of vomiting was not normal.
DON stated it was a concern that should be
reported to MD to identify the cause and
address Resident 1 condition. DON stated MD
order depends on the detailed assessment
reported by the licensed nurse (LN) to MD.
DON further stated LN should thoroughly report
the assessment and condition of the resident to
provide proper management and all the details
should be documented. DON stated the
possible cause of vomiting on resident with TF
were obstruction or not tolerating the TF. DON
further stated MD might order a diagnostic test,
medication, and/or transfer to hospital for
further evaluation. DON stated this was a COC
that should be assessed and monitored for at
least 72 hours. DON stated all MD orders
received should be written in the physician's
order sheet. DON reviewed clinical record of
Resident 1 and was unable to provide
documented evidence that Resident 1
physician was notified of Resident 1 second
episode of vomiting, no assessment and
monitoring from 12/27/18 at 2:30 p.m. (initial
vomiting) to 12/28/18 at 6 p.m. (second
episode of vomiting), and MD notification of
resident's excessive secretions.
During a clinical record review and concurrent
interview with Medical Record Director (MRD),
on 3/4/19, at 5:10 p.m., MRD reviewed
Resident 1's Physician Discharge Summary
and stated Resident 1 expired on 12/29/18.
MRD was unable to find a documentation of the
cause of death of Resident 1. MRD stated the
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cause of death should be documented in the
physician discharge summary.
During an interview with Attending Physician
(AMD), on 3/5/19, at 10:05 a.m., AMD stated
the nurse should call MD and report every
episodes of vomiting of resident on TF or any
COC. AMD stated nurse should assess and
monitor the resident and report any changes.
AMD stated diagnostic test might be order
depends on the condition of the resident, to see
what is going on and to see if there was
obstruction or ileus (temporary paralysis of a
part of the intestine), and if result was negative
then think of another condition that cause the
vomiting. AMD further stated the most concern
if resident vomiting was the risk for aspiration.
AMD stated every episode of vomiting on
resident with TF should be managed and
addressed.
A review of facility's policy and procedure titled
"Change of Condition Notification," dated
6/1/17, indicated the purpose is to ensure
residents, family, legal representatives, and
physicians are informed of changes in the
resident's condition in a timely manner. An
acute change of condition (ACOC) is a sudden,
clinically important deviation from a patient's
baseline in physical, cognitive, behavioral, or
functional domains. "Clinically important"
means a deviation that, without intervention,
may result in complications or death. (AMDA
2003). The Attending Physician will be notified
timely with a resident's change in condition.
Notification to the Attending Physician will
include a summary of the condition change and
an assessment of the resident's vital signs and
system review focusing on the condition and/or
signs and symptoms for which the notification
is required. A Licensed Nurse will document
the date, time, pertinent details of the incident
and the subsequent assessment in the nursing
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notes, the time Attending Physician was
contacted, the method by which he was
contacted, the response time, and whether or
not orders were received. Update the Care
Plan to reflect the resident's current status.
Licensed Nurse will document each shift for at
least seventy-two hours.
A review of facility's policy and procedure titled
"Gastrostomy Placement," dated 6/1/17,
indicated assess the resident's abdomen for
bowel sounds and distention. Check, the
placement of the feeding tube externally to be
sure it has not slipped out since the last
feeding. Document the procedure and any
other pertinent clinical information related to the
feeding and the resident's tolerance/response
to the feeding.
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Resident Records - Identifiable Information
CFR(s): 483.20(f)(5), 483.70(i)(1)-(5)
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§483.20(f)(5) Resident-identifiable information.
(i) A facility may not release information that is
resident-identifiable to the public.
(ii) The facility may release information that is
resident-identifiable to an agent only in
accordance with a contract under which the
agent agrees not to use or disclose the
information except to the extent the facility itself
is permitted to do so.
§483.70(i) Medical records.
§483.70(i)(1) In accordance with accepted
professional standards and practices, the
facility must maintain medical records on each
resident that are(i) Complete;
(ii) Accurately documented;
(iii) Readily accessible; and
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(iv) Systematically organized
§483.70(i)(2) The facility must keep confidential
all information contained in the resident's
records,
regardless of the form or storage method of the
records, except when release is(i) To the individual, or their resident
representative where permitted by applicable
law;
(ii) Required by Law;
(iii) For treatment, payment, or health care
operations, as permitted by and in compliance
with 45 CFR 164.506;
(iv) For public health activities, reporting of
abuse, neglect, or domestic violence, health
oversight activities, judicial and administrative
proceedings, law enforcement purposes, organ
donation purposes, research purposes, or to
coroners, medical examiners, funeral directors,
and to avert a serious threat to health or safety
as permitted by and in compliance with 45 CFR
164.512.
§483.70(i)(3) The facility must safeguard
medical record information against loss,
destruction, or unauthorized use.
§483.70(i)(4) Medical records must be retained
for(i) The period of time required by State law; or
(ii) Five years from the date of discharge when
there is no requirement in State law; or
(iii) For a minor, 3 years after a resident
reaches legal age under State law.
§483.70(i)(5) The medical record must contain(i) Sufficient information to identify the resident;
(ii) A record of the resident's assessments;
(iii) The comprehensive plan of care and
services provided;
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(iv) The results of any preadmission screening
and resident review evaluations and
determinations conducted by the State;
(v) Physician's, nurse's, and other licensed
professional's progress notes; and
(vi) Laboratory, radiology and other diagnostic
services reports as required under §483.50.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on interview and record review, the
facility failed to maintain the clinical records of
one of three sampled residents (Resident 1) in
accordance with accepted professional
standards and practices that are complete and
accurately documented.
1. Failure to document assessment and
monitoring of Resident 1's acute change of
condition (COC) for at least 72 hours.
2. Failure to document licensed vocational
nurse observation on 12/29/18 when Resident
1 was found unresponsive.
3. Failure to document order received on
12/27/18 in the physician's order sheet.
4. Failure to complete physician discharge
summary and document cause of death.
These deficient practices had the potential to
result in inaccurate resident assessment and
delay of treatment.
Findings:
On 1/30/19, at 8:20 a.m., an unannounced visit
was made to the facility to investigate a
complaint regarding quality of care.
A review of admission record, indicated
Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on
10/12/15 and re-admitted on 12/22/18.
Resident 1 diagnoses including sepsis (life
threatening infection on the blood), hemiplegia
(paralysis of one side of the body) and
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hemiparesis (weakness of one side of the
body), dysphagia (difficulty in swallowing), and
gastrostomy (surgical creation of external
opening into the stomach for administration of
food, fluids, and medications).
A review of Resident 1's physician (MD) initial
history and physical, dated 12/26/18, indicated
Resident 1 had no capacity to understand and
make decisions.
A review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set
(MDS, a standardized resident assessment and
care-screening tool), dated 10/25/18, indicated
Resident 1's cognition (a mental process of
acquiring knowledge and understanding) was
severely impaired. The MDS indicated,
Resident 1 was totally dependent to staff for
activities of daily living (dressing, eating, toilet
use, personal hygiene, and bathing) and
always incontinent (inability to control) of bowel
and had a urinary catheter.
A review of Resident 1's physician discharge
summary, indicated Resident 1 expired on
12/29/18. No documentation of condition on
discharge and/or cause of death.
A review of Resident 1's enteral (TF- tube
feeding) physician order, dated 12/22/18,
indicated TF formula via gastrostomy tube (GTis a tube that is placed directly into the stomach
through an abdominal wall incision for
administration of food, fluids, and medications)
by pump at 50 milliliters (ml) per hour times
twenty hours. Aspiration (sucking in a foreign
object into the airway) precaution, monitor
every shift.
A review of Resident 1's physician order, dated
12/29/18, at 11:45 p.m., indicated may do oral
suction as needed for excessive secretions. No
documentation of licensed nurse assessment.
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STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
GOLDEN LEGACY CARE CENTER
12260 Foothill Blvd
Sylmar, CA 91342
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A review of Resident 1's physician enteral
orders form, indicated TF formula at 50 ml per
hour, schedule time at 8 a.m. off and at 12 p.m.
on.
A review of Resident 1's care plan dated
12/22/18, resident on tube feeding related to
dysphagia, at risk for aspiration. The goal
indicated resident will have no aspiration daily
for three months. The interventions included
check and maintain placement and patency of
GT, keep head of bed (HOB) elevated at 30
degrees, monitor for aspiration, and notify MD
of any signs and symptoms of tolerance.
A review of Resident 1's nurse's notes, dated
12/27/18 at 1:30 p.m., indicated Resident 1 had
small amount of emesis (vomiting) per MD hold
feeding for one hour and if no further emesis,
re-start GT feeding. No documentation of MD
orders and no documentation of continuous
assessment from 12/27/18 at 2:30 p.m. to
12/28/18 at 6 p.m. (27.5 hours).
A review of Resident 1's nurse's notes, dated
12/28/18 at 6 p.m., indicated Resident 1 had
vomiting times one. No documentation of MD
notification.
A review of Resident 1's nurse's notes, dated
12/29/18 at 3:30 a.m., indicated Resident 1 had
excessive secretions. No documentation of MD
notification.
A review of Resident 1's nurse's notes
documented by Registered Nurse 1 (RN 1),
dated 12/29/18, at 4:40 a.m., indicated noted
Resident 1 in bed with eyes closed, skin warm
to touch, no breathing, no vital signs (pulse
rate, blood pressure, body temperature and
respiratory rate) appreciated at this time, pupils
fixed, non-reactive to light. Pronounced dead at
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Sylmar, CA 91342
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this time.
A review of Resident 1's nurse's notes entries
from 12/27/18 at 1:30 p.m. up to the time of
expiration on 12/29/18, indicated 6 entries as
follows: 12/27/18 at 1:30 p.m., 12/27/18 at 2:30
p.m., next entry on 12/28/18 at 6 pm (27.5
hours apart), next entry on 12/29/18 at 3 a.m.
(9 hours apart), then 12/29/18 at 3:30 a.m., and
next entry on 12/29/18 at 4:40 a.m. when
Resident 1 expired.
A review of Resident 1's nurse's notes, dated
12/29/18, at 5 a.m., indicated called and
informed primary physician and nurse
practitioner, with new order to release the body
to funeral.
During a phone interview with Licensed
Vocational Nurse 1 (LVN 1), on 3/4/19, at 9
a.m., LVN 1 stated she worked on 12/28/18 at
11 p.m. to 7 a.m. shift and Resident 1 was her
assigned resident. LVN 1 stated on 12/29/18,
before she went on break, unable to recall
exact time, she heard Resident 1 had
secretions then she suctioned and repositioned
the resident. LVN 1 stated when she came
back from break, she heard a beeping sounds
and found out it was Resident 1's TF pump.
LVN 1 stopped the machine and noticed
Resident 1 had a lot of yellow vomitus on
chest. LVN 1 checked Resident 1 and noticed
not breathing and called Registered Nurse 1
(RN 1) for help. Informed LVN 1 reviewed
clinical record and was unable to find this
information. LVN 1 stated she thought she
documented it and further stated it should be
documented. LVN 1 stated if resident on GT
vomited, it was a concern that should be
reported to MD, possibly GT not in place.
During a clinical record review and concurrent
interview with Director of Nursing (DON), on
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3/4/19, at 2:45 p.m., DON stated resident on
TF with an episode of vomiting was not normal.
DON stated it was a concern that should be
reported to MD and find out what's going on to
address and provide necessary treatment.
DON stated MD order depends on the detailed
assessment reported by the licensed nurse
(LN) to MD. DON further stated LN should
thoroughly report the assessment and condition
of the resident to provide proper management
and all the details should be documented. DON
stated the possible cause of vomiting on
resident with TF were obstruction or not
tolerating the TF. DON further stated MD might
order a diagnostic test, medication, and/or
transfer to hospital for further evaluation. DON
stated this was a COC that should be assessed
and monitored for at least 72 hours. DON
stated all MD orders received should be written
in the physician's order sheet. DON reviewed
clinical record of Resident 1 and was unable to
find a documentation on the following: 1. any
MD order to address the vomiting, 2.
continuous assessment and monitoring for at
least 72 hours for COC of vomiting, 3. MD
notification for second episode of vomiting and
for excessive secretions, and 4. episode of
vomiting when Resident 1 was found
unresponsive by LVN 1. DON stated resident
clinical record should be complete and
accurate to reflect resident's condition.
During a clinical record review and concurrent
interview with Medical Record Director (MRD),
on 3/4/19, at 5:10 p.m., MRD reviewed
Resident 1's clinical record and was unable to
find a documentation of the cause of death.
MRD stated facility used only one kind of
physician discharge summary form for all
discharges such as home, transfer, or expire.
MRD stated the cause of death should be
documented in the physician discharge
summary. MRD further stated resident's clinical
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records should be complete and accurate to
reflect the condition of the resident.
During a clinical record review and concurrent
interview with DON, on 3/28/19, at 3:30 p.m.,
DON stated the MD telephone order on
12/29/18 at 11:45 p.m. for oral suctioning was
a wrong entry and it should be 12/28/18.
A review of facility's policy and procedure titled
"Medical Record Manual - General", indicated
the purpose is to ensure the accurate
documentation and maintenance of medical
records by the facility. Clinical records, paper or
electronic, will be kept for each resident
admitted for care. Content will be in compliance
with licensing and certifying governmental
agency requirements and professional
standards.
A review of facility's policy and procedure titled
"Change of Condition Notification", dated
6/1/17, indicated the purpose is to ensure
residents, family, legal representatives, and
physicians are informed of changes in the
resident's condition in a timely manner. An
acute change of condition (ACOC) is a sudden,
clinically important deviation from a patient's
baseline in physical, cognitive, behavioral, or
functional domains. "Clinically important"
means a deviation that, without intervention,
may result in complications or death. (AMDA
2003). The Attending Physician will be notified
timely with a resident's change in condition.
Notification to the Attending Physician will
include a summary of the condition change and
an assessment of the resident's vital signs and
system review focusing on the condition and/or
signs and symptoms for which the notification
is required. A Licensed Nurse will document
the date, time, pertinent details of the incident
and the subsequent assessment in the nursing
notes, the time Attending Physician was
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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GOLDEN LEGACY CARE CENTER
12260 Foothill Blvd
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contacted, the method by which he was
contacted, the response time, and whether or
not orders were received. Update the Care
Plan to reflect the resident's current status.
Licensed Nurse will document each shift for at
least seventy-two hours.
A review of facility's policy and procedure titled
"Physician Orders and Telephone Orders",
dated 11/2017, indicated physician's orders
shall be obtained prior to the initiation of any
medication or treatment from a person lawfully
authorized to prescribed for and treat human
illness. All orders must be specific and
complete.
A review of facility's policy and procedure titled
"Discharge/Transfer Note - Physician", dated
11/2017, indicated a Physician
Discharge/Transfer Note shall be completed
within 30 days of resident discharge. The
physician shall document in the resident's
health record information at least include the
reason for discharge and condition and
diagnoses of the resident at the time of
discharge or final disposition.
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