F000
INITIAL COMMENTS
F000
PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION
(EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE
CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE
DEFICIENCY)
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The following reflects the findings of the
Department of Public Health during a
Recertification survey, one Complaint and three
Facility Reported Incidents (FRIs).
Complaint number: CA00369695
FRI number: CA00608399
FRI number: CA00615001
FRI number: CA00621258
Representing the Department of Public Health:
Surveyor ID: 36356, RN, HFEN
Surveyor ID: 36394, RN, HFEN
Surveyor ID: 40821, RN, HFEN
Surveyor ID: 40994, Pharmacy Consultant
Resident Census: 95
Sample Size : 19
Highest Severity and Scope: G
No deficiency was written as a result of
Complaint number: CA00369695 and FRIs
CA00608399 and CA00615001.
Two deficiencies was written as a result of FRI
CA00621258.
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TITLE
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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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Bell, CA 90201
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Request/Refuse/Dscntnue Trmnt;Formlte Adv
Dir
CFR(s): 483.10(c)(6)(8)(g)(12)(i)-(v)
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§483.10(c)(6) The right to request, refuse,
and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in
or refuse to participate in experimental
research, and to formulate an advance
directive.
§483.10(c)(8) Nothing in this paragraph should
be construed as the right of the resident to
receive the provision of medical treatment or
medical services deemed medically
unnecessary or inappropriate.
§483.10(g)(12) The facility must comply with
the requirements specified in 42 CFR part 489,
subpart I (Advance Directives).
(i) These requirements include provisions to
inform and provide written information to all
adult residents concerning the right to accept or
refuse medical or surgical treatment and, at the
resident's option, formulate an advance
directive.
(ii) This includes a written description of the
facility's policies to implement advance
directives and applicable State law.
(iii) Facilities are permitted to contract with
other entities to furnish this information but are
still legally responsible for ensuring that the
requirements of this section are met.
(iv) If an adult individual is incapacitated at the
time of admission and is unable to receive
information or articulate whether or not he or
she has executed an advance directive, the
facility may give advance directive information
to the individual's resident representative in
accordance with State Law.
(v) The facility is not relieved of its obligation to
provide this information to the individual once
he or she is able to receive such information.
Follow-up procedures must be in place to
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provide the information to the individual directly
at the appropriate time.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on interview, and record review, the
facility failed to provide one of six sampled
residents (2), the right to formulate an
Advanced Directive.
This deficient practice had the potential for
Resident 2 or their responsible party not to
make appropriate decisions when
incapacitated.
Findings:
During a review of Resident 2's medical
records (chart), the resident's Provider Orders
for Life-Sustaining Treatment ([POLST],
specific medical orders to be honored by health
care workers during a medical crisis) section D,
indicated the resident had no Advanced
Directive. Further review of the resident's chart
indicated there was no AD acknowledgment
form, offering the resident an AD.
A review of Resident 2's admission record
indicated the resident was admitted on 5/25/18
and re-admitted on 12/23/18 with diagnosis of
cellulitis (infection) of the right upper limb
(body), diabetes mellitus type 2 (abnormal
blood sugar levels), and end stage renal
disease (kidney failure).
A review of Resident 2's Minimum Data Set
(MDS), a standardized assessment and care
screening tool, dated 3/7/19 indicated the
resident had moderate cognitive impairment
(ability to think, understand and make daily
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decisions).
During an interview with the Social Services
Director (SSD) on 05/23/19 at 10:27 a.m.,
confirmed there was no acknowledgment form
in the chart. The SSD stated an Advance
Directive form was needed to make sure the
resident's wishes were respected in case of an
emergency. The SSD stated she did not
document on informing the resident or
responsible party of their rights to formulate an
Advanced Directive.
F610
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Investigate/Prevent/Correct Alleged Violation
CFR(s): 483.12(c)(2)-(4)
F610
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§483.12(c) In response to allegations of abuse,
neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment, the
facility must:
§483.12(c)(2) Have evidence that all alleged
violations are thoroughly investigated.
§483.12(c)(3) Prevent further potential abuse,
neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment while the
investigation is in progress.
§483.12(c)(4) Report the results of all
investigations to the administrator or his or her
designated representative and to other officials
in accordance with State law, including to the
State Survey Agency, within 5 working days of
the incident, and if the alleged violation is
verified appropriate corrective action must be
taken.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview and records
review, the facility, failed to thoroughly
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4900 Florence Ave
Bell, CA 90201
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investigate an injury of unknown origin in order
to rule out possible abuse for one of 19
sampled residents (3), who had a right
shoulder proximal (nearer to the center of the
body or the point of attachment) humerus (the
bone of the upper arm that connects the
shoulder to the elbow) fracture (broken bone).
This deficient practice of not thoroughly
investigating Resident 3's of right shoulder
proximal humerus fracture, potentially resulted
in not taking appropriate actions to determine,
and prevent alleged violation from reoccurring.
Findings:
On 5/20/2019 at 8:55 a.m., a Recertification
survey, and a Facility Reported Incident
investigation regarding Resident 3's injury of
unknown origin was initiated.
A review of Resident 3's Admission Record
(Face Sheet) indicated the resident was
admitted to the facility on 11/1/18, with
diagnoses included high blood pressure,
dementia (a decline in mental ability severe
enough to interfere with daily life), hemiplegia
(paralysis of one side of the body), and
hemiparesis (a slight paralysis or weakness on
one side of the body).
A review of Resident 3's Minimum Data Set
(MDS), a standardized resident assessment
and care-screening tool, dated 8/17/18,
indicated Resident 3 required physical
assistance by two or more staff member for
transfers, one-person physical assistance with
dressing, eating, toilet use, and personal
hygiene. The resident required a wheelchair
and mechanical lift (device is most commonly
used to move those who are unable to stand on
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BELL CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
4900 Florence Ave
Bell, CA 90201
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their own or whose weight makes it unsafe to
move or lift them manually) as assistive
devices for locomotion, and transfers.
A review of Resident 3's history and physical
dated 12/24/2017, indicated the resident had
dementia.
A review of the licensed nurse's progress notes
dated 10/17/19 at 8:45 a.m., indicated Resident
3 was found with right upper arm swelling,
along with skin discoloration when her gown
was removed while lying in the shower chair.
The same notes at 12:30 p.m., indicated
attending physician was notified and ordered
an x-ray (a photographic image of the internal
composition of a part of the body) of the right
arm to rule out fracture.
A review of Resident 3's x-ray report on the
same day of the skin discoloration and swelling
to the right arm (10/17/18) indicated the
resident had a fracture on the right shoulder
involving the proximal humerus.
On 5/20/2019 at 9 a.m to 4:15 p.m., Resident 3
was observed lying in bed. The resident was
noted to have a splint worn on her right arm
that was diagnosed with a fracture on
10/17/2018.
A review of Resident 3's care plan, at risk for
fracture related to osteoporosis had goal
indicated, the resident will maintain acceptable
level of function to prevent fracture with injury
on a daily bases. The interventions includes,
assist Resident 3 with activities of daily living
to prevent from undue trauma, provide gentle
care and use assisting device for transfer and
ambulation for safety reasons.
On 05/20/19 at 3:33 p.m., during an interview,
MDS nurse stated, Resident 3 had a proximal
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BELL CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
4900 Florence Ave
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humerus fracture, skin dislocation with swelling
on the right shoulder on 10/17/19. The MDS
nurse stated, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA
3) discovered discoloration and swelling of the
right shoulder after Resident 3 was transferred
from bed to shower chair manually, by herself,
and the resident night gown was removed.
On 05/21/19 at 11:59 a.m., During an interview,
the director of nursing (DON) stated, facility
concluded Resident 3's swelling on right upper
arm, skin discoloration on right inner upper arm
(right shoulder fracture) occurred as a result of
aging processes related to osteoporosis
(porous bone), which was unavoidable, and
was not an abuse. DON further stated,
Resident 3 had a physician order for Life
Sustaining Treatment (POLST) which
indicated, "do not transfer to the hospital,"
which was why the resident was not transferred
to the hospital for further evaluation of the
fracture. When asked to provide documented
evidence to show how the facility thoroughly
investigated Resident 3's fractured arm in order
to determine the incident was ruled out as
abuse, the DON stated she could not produce
documented investigation that involved
interviews, observation, and training once the
investigation was done.
On 05/21/19 at 12:59 p.m., during an interview,
CNA 3 acknowledged Resident 3 had to be
transferred using a mechanical lift with the
assistant of another person. When asked how
Resident 3 was transferred from bed to a
shower chair, CNA 3 stated she was facing the
resident, placed her arms underneath both of
the resident's underarms, lifted the resident,
pivoted, and then sat the resident on the
shower chair. When asked, CNA 3 stated she
always transferred the resident manually and
by herself. CNA 3 acknowledged Resident 3
had a right side weakness and was contracted
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on the right arm. CNA 3 stated she could not
remember if Resident 3's right shoulder
dislocated "heard a sound" when she hooked
the lift sling (a cloth that attaches to mechanical
lift for patient to sit on), and when lifting up the
resident.
On 05/21/19 at 1:19 p.m., during an interview,
director of staff development (DSD) stated, she
was surprised when Resident 3 had
discoloration and swelling on her right arm.
DSD confirmed x- ray result indicated Resident
3 had a proximal humerus fracture on the right
shoulder. DSD stated upon interviewing, CNA 3
stated Resident 3 had been transferred from
bed to shower chair manually. DSD stated CNA
3 told her while in the shower room, Resident
3's night gown was removed. DSD stated that
was when skin discolorations, and swelling on
Resident 3's right shoulder, and on the inner
upper arm was discovered by CNA 3. DSD
stated CNA 3 stated she reported the problem
to staff nurse immediately.
On 05/21/19 at 4:27 p.m., during an interview,
infection Control (ICN) nurse stated, back to
work after two days off, saw Resident 3 with a
broken hand. ICN stated, records review
indicated, "like x- ray reported dated
10/17/2018 indicated Resident 3 sustained a
proximal humerus fracture when transferred
from bed to shower chair, because CNA 3 did
not use a mechanical lift, and did not ask for an
assistance of another staff member.
On 05/23/19 at 10:48 a.m., during an interview
with the Administrator stated an alleged abuse
incident involving a resident had to be reported
to the Department of Public Health (DPH).
Administrator stated, during staff interviews,
and witnesses involved with the alleged abuse,
or incident, will be deemed suspected until the
investigation was completed. Administrator
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stated witnesses found to be involved with the
incident will be discharged / terminated from
the facility. Administrator stated in-service
training would be be provided to all staff
regarding the alleged incident in question.
During an interview with the Administrator on
the same day at 5:15 p.m., stated he was
newly hired, about two to three months ago,
and was not aware of Resident 3's fracture
incident.
A review of letter dated 10/18/18 addressed to
the DPH indicated on 10/17/18, CNA 3
reported to charge nurse, Resident 3 had
swelling and skin discoloration to the right
upper arm. The letter indicated x-ray reported
dated 10/17/28 indicated Resident 3 had
fracture of the proximal humerus. The letter
indicated investigation will be followed within
five (5) days.
A review of an undated facility's policy and
procedures titled "Patient Abuse and
Prevention," indicated facility and staff shall
uphold resident's right to be free from any form
of verbal, sexual, physical, and mental abuse,
corporal punishment, and involuntary
seclusion. The policy also indicated the facility
shall establish system to prevent patient abuse
including those practices such as facility staff,
other residents, consultant, staff of other
agencies serving the individual, family
members or legal guardians, friends or other
individuals. The policy indicated the procedures
that included: screening, training, prevention,
identification, investigation, protection/
reporting/response which shall be integrated
into facility's daily operational procedures.
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§483.20(g) Accuracy of Assessments.
The assessment must accurately reflect the
resident's status.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interviews, and records
review, the facility failed to accurately assess
and triggered on the Minimum Data Set ([MDS]
a standardized resident assessment and care
screening tool), section O, for one of 19
sampled residents (37) who was placed on
hospice care (a type of care that focuses on the
palliation of a chronically ill, terminally ill or
seriously ill patient's pain and symptoms, and
attending to the emotional and spiritual needs)
due to acute respiratory failure ([ARF] when
fluid builds up in the air sacs in the lungs).
This deficient practice had the potential for
resulting in Resident 37 not receiving
personalized care related to the focused
respiratory failure, since MDS assessment
drove the plan of care.
Findings:
A review of Resident 37's admission records
(face sheet), indicated the resident was
admitted to the facility on 12/14/11, and
readmitted 8/29/2018 with diagnoses of ARF,
diabetes mellitus (abnormal blood sugar
levels).
A review of Resident 37's MDS assessment,
dated 3/19/2019, indicated cognitive skills for
daily decision making were severely impaired.
The MDS indicated Resident 37 required staff
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assistant with activities of daily living. However,
section O of the MDS assessment was not
assessed and triggered for the focused care
are of hospice care.
A review of the physician order dated 5/1/2019
indicated Resident 37 was placed on hospice
care on 9/23/2018 due to acute respiratory
distress.
On 5/ 20/19 at 2:37 p.m., during interview and
record review in the presence of MDS nurse
confirmed Resident 37's MDS section O did not
triggered for respiratory failure which was the
focused care area why the resident was placed
on hospice care since 8/29/18. MDS nurse
promised to modify the MDS assessment and
resend it to the Center for Medicare & Medical
Services (CMS) database immediately. MDS
nurse stated not assessing and triggering MDS
accurately had the potential for staff not to
properly provide personalized care to Resident
37, since MDS drove the plan of care.
A review of the facility's policy and procedures
titled "Resident Assessment Instrument:
Minimum Data Set and Care Plan," dated
1/2014, indicated, all care areas in the MDS
had to be accurately assessed and triggered in
the MDS and care plan by all staff who had the
professional standard of coordinating resident's
treatment plan.
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Baseline Care Plan
CFR(s): 483.21(a)(1)-(3)
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§483.21 Comprehensive Person-Centered
Care Planning
§483.21(a) Baseline Care Plans
§483.21(a)(1) The facility must develop and
implement a baseline care plan for each
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resident that includes the instructions needed
to provide effective and person-centered care
of the resident that meet professional
standards of quality care. The baseline care
plan must(i) Be developed within 48 hours of a resident's
admission.
(ii) Include the minimum healthcare information
necessary to properly care for a resident
including, but not limited to(A) Initial goals based on admission orders.
(B) Physician orders.
(C) Dietary orders.
(D) Therapy services.
(E) Social services.
(F) PASARR recommendation, if applicable.
§483.21(a)(2) The facility may develop a
comprehensive care plan in place of the
baseline care plan if the comprehensive care
plan(i) Is developed within 48 hours of the
resident's admission.
(ii) Meets the requirements set forth in
paragraph (b) of this section (excepting
paragraph (b)(2)(i) of this section).
§483.21(a)(3) The facility must provide the
resident and their representative with a
summary of the baseline care plan that
includes but is not limited to:
(i) The initial goals of the resident.
(ii) A summary of the resident's medications
and dietary instructions.
(iii) Any services and treatments to be
administered by the facility and personnel
acting on behalf of the facility.
(iv) Any updated information based on the
details of the comprehensive care plan, as
necessary.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
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Based on interview and record review, the
facility failed to ensure one of 19 sampled
residents (3) baseline care plans were
personalized, that reflected the resident's
stated goals and objectives, and included
interventions that addressed current diagnosis
of dementia (loss of memory and other mental
abilities severe enough to interfere with daily
life).
The deficient practice resulted in Resident 3's
diagnosis of dementia not be care planned that
would ensure proper care for the resident.
Findings:
A review of Resident 3's Admission Record
(Face Sheet) indicated the resident was
admitted to the facility on 11/1/18, with
diagnoses including high blood pressure,
dementia (a general term for a decline in
mental ability severe enough to interfere with
daily life), hemiplegia (paralysis of one side of
the body), and hemiparesis (a slight paralysis
or weakness on one side of the body).
A review of Resident 3's Minimum Data Set
(MDS), a standardized resident assessment
and care-screening tool, dated 8/17/18,
indicated the resident required physical
assistance by two or more staff members for
transfer and one-person physical assistance
with dressing, eating, toilet use, and personal
hygiene.
A review of Resident 3's History and Physical
(H&P) exam dated 12/24/17 indicated Resident
3 did not have the capacity to understand, and
make decisions.
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On 05/22/19 at 12:08 p.m., during an interview
with License Vocational Nurse/Treatment
Nurse after reviewing the clinical records,
acknowledged Resident 3 had no care plan to
address the risk factors for being diagnosed
with dementia.
On 05/23/19 at 11:35 a.m., during an interview
and record review in the presence of the
registered nurse (RNS 1) and Medical Record
personnel, stated a comprehensive baseline
care plan that addressed dementia for Resident
3 was not developed. RNS 1 stated the facility
had just started the implementation of the
comprehensive care plans in January 2019 and
promised to develop one.
A review of the facility's policy and procedures
titled "Care Plans - Baseline" indicate the
following:
1. The Center must develop and implement a
baseline person-centered care plan within 48
hours of admission.
2. To assure the resident's immediate care
needs are met and maintained.
3. The resident and resident representative will
be provided a summary of the baseline care
plan that include initial goals of the resident,
services and treatment to be administered by
the facility that meet professional standards of
quality care.
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CFR(s): 483.21(b)(1)
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§483.21(b) Comprehensive Care Plans
§483.21(b)(1) The facility must develop and
implement a comprehensive person-centered
care plan for each resident, consistent with the
resident rights set forth at §483.10(c)(2) and
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§483.10(c)(3), that includes measurable
objectives and timeframes to meet a resident's
medical, nursing, and mental and psychosocial
needs that are identified in the comprehensive
assessment. The comprehensive care plan
must describe the following (i) The services that are to be furnished to
attain or maintain the resident's highest
practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial
well-being as required under §483.24, §483.25
or §483.40; and
(ii) Any services that would otherwise be
required under §483.24, §483.25 or §483.40
but are not provided due to the resident's
exercise of rights under §483.10, including the
right to refuse treatment under §483.10(c)(6).
(iii) Any specialized services or specialized
rehabilitative services the nursing facility will
provide as a result of PASARR
recommendations. If a facility disagrees with
the findings of the PASARR, it must indicate its
rationale in the resident's medical record.
(iv)In consultation with the resident and the
resident's representative(s)(A) The resident's goals for admission and
desired outcomes.
(B) The resident's preference and potential for
future discharge. Facilities must document
whether the resident's desire to return to the
community was assessed and any referrals to
local contact agencies and/or other appropriate
entities, for this purpose.
(C) Discharge plans in the comprehensive care
plan, as appropriate, in accordance with the
requirements set forth in paragraph (c) of this
section.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on interview and record review, the
facility failed to create a care plan with
objectives, and measurable goal related to
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4900 Florence Ave
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diagnosis of anxiety disorder (a mental health
disorder characterized by feelings of worry,
anxiety, or fear that are strong enough to
interfere with one's daily activities) for one of
nine sampled residents (30).
This deficient practice increased the risk for
Resident 30's anxiety disorder would not be
effectively treated with appropriate
interventions, and could not assess the
success of care planned interventions,
potentially resulting in negative impact to the
health and well-being of the resident.
Findings:
On 05/22/19 at 02:59 PM, during a record
review, Resident 30's clinical record indicated
originally admitted to the facility on 3/20/15 with
diagnoses including, but not limited to: anxiety
disorder, dementia (a group of thinking and
social symptoms that interferes with daily
functioning) and major depressive disorder
([MDD] a mental health disorder characterized
by persistently depressed mood or loss of
interest in activities, causing significant
impairment in daily life).
A review of Resident 30's physician order dated
4/17/19 indicated prescribed lorazepam (a
medication used to treat anxiety disorder) 0.5
milligram (mg) to be given every 12 hours as
needed for anxiety manifested by "inability to
relax."
A review of Resident 30's anxiety care plan
dated 3/13/18 did not specify an objective
measurable goals for the reduction of
behaviors related to anxiety disorder (e.g.
resident will have no more than three episodes
per week, etc.).
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BELL CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
4900 Florence Ave
Bell, CA 90201
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ID
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(EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE
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The Interdisciplinary Team ([IDT] a group of
individuals from different medical backgrounds
tasked with creating and revising plans of care
for the residents) notes indicated the IDT
reviewed Resident 30's anxiety care plan in
May 2018, August 2018, November 2018, and
February 2019. However, none of the IDT team
notes from those dates acknowledged the care
plan did not contain an objective, and
measurable goals that would reduce behaviors
related to anxiety. Further review of the IDT
notes, did not advise to add an objective,
measurable goal to the anxiety care plan in
order to assess the success of care planned
interventions.
On 05/22/19 at 04:05 PM, during an interview,
the director of nursing (DON) stated that
Resident 30's care plan for behaviors related to
anxiety does not contain an objective,
measurable goal and thus is not residentcentered. The DON stated that, as written, the
care plan is inadequate to meet Resident 30's
needs as there is no way to objectively assess
whether the care planned interventions are
successful or not.
According to the facility's undated policy titled
"Care Plans - Comprehensive" indicated that
"Each resident's comprehensive care plan is
designed to: Reflect treatment goals,
timetables and objectives in measurable
outcomes."
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CFR(s): 483.21(b)(2)(i)-(iii)
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§483.21(b) Comprehensive Care Plans
§483.21(b)(2) A comprehensive care plan must
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be(i) Developed within 7 days after completion of
the comprehensive assessment.
(ii) Prepared by an interdisciplinary team, that
includes but is not limited to-(A) The attending physician.
(B) A registered nurse with responsibility for the
resident.
(C) A nurse aide with responsibility for the
resident.
(D) A member of food and nutrition services
staff.
(E) To the extent practicable, the participation
of the resident and the resident's
representative(s). An explanation must be
included in a resident's medical record if the
participation of the resident and their resident
representative is determined not practicable for
the development of the resident's care plan.
(F) Other appropriate staff or professionals in
disciplines as determined by the resident's
needs or as requested by the resident.
(iii)Reviewed and revised by the
interdisciplinary team after each assessment,
including both the comprehensive and quarterly
review assessments.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on interview and record review, the
facility failed to revise the behavioral care plan
for two of nine sampled residents (7 and 26)
when behavioral data indicated care plan
interventions were not meeting the residents'
goals for behavior reduction.
This deficient practice caused Resident 7 and
26 to continue to receive care interventions that
were not adequate to address behaviors
related to their medical conditions increasing
the risk of a negative impact to their health and
well-being of the residents.
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Findings:
a. On 05/22/19 at 12:02 PM during a record
review Resident 7's clinical record indicated
originally admitted to the facility on 4/26/18 with
diagnoses including, but not limited to: anxiety
disorder (a mental health disorder
characterized by feelings of worry, anxiety, or
fear that are strong enough to interfere with
one's daily activities) and major depressive
disorder ([MDD] a mental health disorder
characterized by persistently depressed mood
or loss of interest in activities, causing
significant impairment in daily life).
A review of Resident 7's physician order dated
12/21/18 indicated prescribed clonazepam (a
medication used to treat mental illness) 0.5
milligram (mg) once daily for anxiety
manifested by "inability to relax."
A review of Resident 7's antianxiety care plan
dated 12/21/18 indicated the resident's clinical
goal for the use of clonazepam to treat anxiety
was "behavior will decrease in occurrence
every month for three months."
The Resident 7's Psychotropic Summary Sheet
indicated the facility staff observed a
documented total number of episodes of
"inability to relax" that equaled nine in
December 2018, 47 in January 2019, 53 in
February 2019, and 62 in March 2019.
However, a review of Resident 7's Resident
Care Conference Review dated 2/7/19
indicated the interdisciplinary team ([IDT] a
group of individuals from different medical
backgrounds tasked with creating and revising
plans of care for residents living in skilled
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nursing facilities) reviewed Resident 7's entire
plan of care, but made no recommendations to
revise the antianxiety care plan despite the fact
the number of observed behaviors were
increasing.
On 05/22/19 at 12:46 PM, during an interview,
the director of nursing (DON) confirmed IDT
team had not revised Resident 7's antianxiety
care plan despite an increase in the number of
episodes of "inability to relax" that was
observed and documented by facility staff. The
DON stated clonazepam did not appear to be
meeting the clinical goal outlined in Resident
7's antianxiety care plan. The DON stated did
not personally participate in IDT meetings, but
the behavioral data should be available to the
IDT when they are reviewing the care plans.
The DON stated they would have to retrain the
facility staff who participate in IDT meetings to
make sure they address any increase in
behaviors when revising and reviewing the
residents' care plans.
b. On 05/22/19 at 11:15 AM, during a review of
Resident 26's clinical record indicated originally
admitted to the facility on 5/18/18 with
diagnoses including, but not limited to: anxiety
disorder and MDD.
A review of Resident 26's physician order dated
12/2/18 indicated prescribed lorazepam (a
medication used to treat mental illness) 0.5 mg
every 12 hours for anxiety disorder manifested
by "expressing nervousness."
A review of Resident 26's antianxiety care plan
dated 11/24/18 indicated the resident's clinical
goal for the use of lorazepam was "behavior
will decrease in occurrence every month for
three months."
The Resident 26's Psychotropic Summary
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Sheet indicated the number of episodes of
"expressing nervousness" that was observed,
and documented by the facility staff was 20 in
November 2018, 90 in December 2018, 48 in
January 2019, 57 in February 2019, 41 in
March 2019 and 67 in April 2019.
A review of Resident 26's Resident Care
Conference Review dated 2/21/19 indicated the
IDT reviewed Resident 26's entire plan of care,
but made no recommendations to revise the
antianxiety care plan despite the fact the
number of observed behaviors were exceeding
the resident's clinical goal.
On 05/22/19 at 12:27 PM, during an interview,
the DON stated the number of episodes of
"expressing nervousness" for Resident 26 were
more than the care plan allowed and it did not
meet the clinical goal of decreasing the
behaviors every month over the next three
months. The DON stated that IDT had not
revised the antianxiety care plan despite the
fact lorazepam did not seem to be effective at
meeting Resident 26's clinical goal.
According to the facility's undated policy titled
"Care Plans - Comprehensive" indicated that
"Assessments of residents are ongoing and
care plans are revised as information about the
resident and the resident's conditions change."
The policy further indicated "The Care
Planning/Interdisciplinary Team is responsible
for the review and updating of care plans: when
the desired outcome is not met."
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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Bell, CA 90201
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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:
c. A review of Resident 75's face sheet
(admission record), indicated the resident was
admitted on 11/8/18 with diagnoses of
encephalopathy (abnormal brain function or
structure), muscle weakness and acute kidney
failure (condition in which the kidneys suddenly
can not filter waste from the blood).
A review of Resident 75's "Physician Orders for
Infusion Therapy" dated 5/20/19 indicated,
Resident 75's physician ordered to insert IV
catheter (line that can be used to administer IV
fluids or other medication), to start half liter of
IV hydration for three days.
During an interview and observation on 5/21/19
at 8:42 a.m., Resident 75 was observed
receiving IV hydration on her right arm.
Registered Nurse (RN 2) stated, IV hydration
was ordered 5/20/19 but resident refused, so it
was started 5/21/19 at 7:00 a.m.
However, a review of Resident 75's IV
medication/flowsheet, showed here was no
documentation when the IV catheter inserted
and IV hydration started.
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STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
BELL CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
4900 Florence Ave
Bell, CA 90201
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During an interview on 5/21/19 at 9:13 a.m.,
RN 2 acknowledged she failed to document
both IV insertion and administrations.
During an interview on 5/24/19 at 8:25 a.m.,
RN 1 stated, during IV administration, RNs
would sign date, time and initial in the IV
medication/flowsheet right after inserting IV line
for hydration to the residents, sign again when
the IV hydration or medication was finished
and/or completed.
Based on observation, interview, and record
review, the facility failed to meet professional
standards of care for three of 19 sampled
residents (28, 3, 75) by:
1. Ensure Resident 28's gastronomy tube ([GT]
a small surgical opening in the stomach used
for feeding, medication and fluid) feeding
(formula) was not infused at a higher rate other
than the rate prescribed by the physician.
2. Ensure Resident 28's physician was notified
regarding increased GT infusion rate from 55
milliliter (cc) to 60 cc per hour.
3. Ensure Resident 28's GT was flushed with
water after it was disconnected to prevent
clogging.
4. Ensure Resident 3's GT site was kept clean,
and did not show signs, and symptoms of skin
irritation.
3. Ensure For Resident 75, Intravenous ([IV]
medication or hydration administered onto a
vein) hydration was not documented in the IV
medication/flow sheet.
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These deficient practices had the potential of
resulting to excessive feeding amount at a
shorter time that could result in fluid overload,
abdominal distention and vomiting for Resident
28; Resident 3 for having skin irritation and
possible infection at the GT site, and Resident
75 for not knowing the total amount of IV fluids
given to the resident and potential for
dehydration.
Findings:
a. On 05/20/19, during the initial tour, and
continued observations from 8:35 a.m., to
10:08 a.m., Resident 28 was lying in bed.
Resident 28 GT feeding Jevity 1.5 calories
infusing via pump with a set rate 60 cc per
hour. However, the formula tube feeding bottle
was hung with a set rate documented at 55 cc
per hour.
A review of Resident 28 Admission record (face
sheet) indicated the resident was admitted to
the facility on 8/16/2018, with diagnoses that
included to GT, and dysphagia (inability to
swallow any substance by mouth).
A review of Resident 28's physician order dated
5/20/2019, and 9/19/2018, indicated GT with
Jevity at 55 cc per hour for 20 hours per day to
provide 1100 cc/1650 kilogram of calories
(KCAL) via pump. The order indicated to flush
GT with 250 cc of water every six hours.
However, there was no documentation in
Resident 28's clinical records to show the
physician was consulted with, and ordered to
increase the rate from 55 cc to 60 cc's per
hour.
A review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS), a
standardized resident assessment and care
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BELL CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
4900 Florence Ave
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screening tool, dated 3/6/2019, indicated
Resident 28 cognitive skills for daily decisionsmaking were moderately impaired. The MDS
also indicated the resident required extensive
to total care with activities of daily living ([ADLs]
transfer, bathing, eating, dressing, and
personal hygiene), section K of the MDS was
coded, and triggered for GT placement.
On 05/20/19 at 10:10 a.m., during an interview,
registered nurse (RN 3) stated the night before
the certified nursing assistant (CNA) turned off
Resident 28's GT pump and forgot to turn it
back on. RN 3 stated upon arriving in the
morning Resident 28's GT feeding amount was
lowered than expected. RN 3 stated the charge
nurse who worked the night was asked why the
GT feeding amount was lowered. RN 3 stated
previous nurse said after the resident was
repositioned, CNAs forgot to turn on the
feeding. RN 3 confirmed at 7 a.m., GT feeding
rate was increased from 55 cc to 60 cc per
hour to meet the ordered amount which was
11000 cc. When asked if the physician was
notified regarding the increased rate; RN 3
stated no. When questioned if GT feeding rate
could be increased without the physician order,
RN 3 stated no. RN 3 further stated increasing
the rate from the normal rate could cause GI
distention or vomiting due to excess amount of
feeding infused at a shorter time.
b. A review of Resident 3's Admission Record
(Face Sheet) indicated the resident was
admitted to the facility on 11/1/18, with
diagnoses including high blood pressure, and
gastronomy tube placement.
A review of Resident 3's Minimum Data Set
(MDS), a standardized resident assessment
and care-screening tool, dated 8/17/18,
indicated Resident 3 required physical
assistance by two or more staff members for
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BELL CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
4900 Florence Ave
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transfer, and one-person physical assistance
with dressing, eating, toilet use and personal
hygiene. The resident required a wheelchair
and a mechanical lift as assistive devices for
locomotion and transfers.
A review of Resident 3's History and Physical
(H&P) exam dated 12/24/17 indicated the
resident did not have the capacity to
understand and make decisions.
A review of the physician order dated
5/20/2019, and 2/22/2018, indicated Resident 3
had an order for Jevity 1.2 at 50 cc per hour
for 20 hours per day to provide 1000 cc/1200
kilogram of calories (KCAL) per day via pump.
The order indicated to flush GT with 250 cc of
water every six hours. Keep abdominal binder
for GT placement.
On 5/20/2019 at 10:57 a.m., observed, in the
present of the treatment nurse (TXN), Resident
3's GT tube was not dated. During a concurrent
interview TXN stated GT tubes are supposed to
be dated with the date, time and the staff's
initial, to know who hung or changed the GT
feeding bottle and its tubing. TXN stated if GT
tubes are not dated it would be difficult to know
when to replace them with a clean tubing. TXN
further stated if tubing are not replaced with
clean ones, germ had the tendency to grow in
tubing casing infection to the resident.
A review of the non-pressure skin condition
form dated 2/20/2019 to 2/26/2019 indicated
Resident 3 had developed redness and
discharge at the GT site. The notes dated
3/6/2019 to 3/15/2019, indicated GT site and
stoma was irritated and still had large amount
of discharge coming out from the GT site.
However, there was no documented evidence
to show Resident 3's physician was notified.
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A review of the change in condition (COC) form
dated 5/21/2019 at 6 p.m., indicated Resident 3
had redness and irritation at the GT site. A
review of the physician telephone order
indicated an order for keflex (antibiotic) 500
milligram via GT twice a day for GT site
irritation for seven days (7).
On 05/22/19 at 12:08 p.m., during an interview,
TXN stated physician assistant (PA) had been
visiting Resident 3. TXN said PA visited
Resident 3 on 5/22/2019 at 11 a.m.. However,
the was no documentation in Resident 3's
clinical records. TXN stated the PA will fax his
notes later. TXN stated sending his notes by
fax was the routine and was not sure when the
notes would be received.
On 05/22/19 at 12:31 p.m., during an interview,
registered nurse supervisor (RNS 1) stated the
PA will send his documentation for Resident 3
by fax. When asked why Resident 3's GT site
was irritated, had discharge coming from the
site, but was not being treated, RNS 1 stated
Keflex 500 milligram was ordered on
5/21/2019. RNS 1 stated the resident had not
been using abdominal binder lately. However,
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CFR(s): 483.25(d)(1)(2)
05/21/2019
§483.25(d) Accidents.
The facility must ensure that §483.25(d)(1) The resident environment
remains as free of accident hazards as is
possible; and
§483.25(d)(2)Each resident receives adequate
supervision and assistance devices to prevent
accidents.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on interview and record review, the
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facility failed to ensure Certified Nursing
Assistant 3 (CNA 3) transferred one of 3
sampled residents (3) from bed to a shower
chair in accordance with the comprehensive
assessment and plan of care to prevent injury.
The facility failed to:
1. Ensure CNA 3 used a mechanical lift (an
assistive device/machine used by a caregiver
to facilitate safe patient transfers. They are
often used to transfer individuals who are
unable to stand or bear their full weight
between a bed and a chair or other similar
resting places. It involves a pad that connects
to the lift frame and a hydraulic or electric pump
used to lift, and transfer the resident between
surfaces), and utilized the assistance of
another staff when transferring Resident 3 from
bed to a shower chair.
2. Implement Resident 3's plan of care for the
risk for injury by not using a mechanical lift and
another staff's assistance when transferring
Resident 3.
As a result, on 10/17/18 at 8:45 a.m., Resident
3, while transferred by CNA 3 from bed to a
shower chair, sustained a right shoulder
fracture (broken bone) of the proximal (nearer
to the center of the body or the point of
attachment) humerus (the long bone in the
upper arm), with skin discoloration (changes),
swelling, and pain to the right arm.
Findings:
A review of Resident 3's Admission Record
(Face Sheet) indicated Resident 3 was
admitted to the facility on 11/1/16, with
diagnoses including high blood pressure,
dementia (a general term for a decline in
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mental ability severe enough to interfere with
daily life), hemiplegia (paralysis of one side of
the body) and hemiparesis (a slight paralysis or
weakness on one side of the body).
According to Resident 3's Minimum Data Set
(MDS), a standardized resident assessment
and care-screening tool, dated 8/17/18,
Resident 3 required two or more persons'
physical assistance for transfers and oneperson physical assistance with dressing,
eating, toilet use and personal hygiene. The
MDS assessment indicated the resident had an
impairment upper extremity, including shoulder,
elbow, wrist, and hand one one side of the
body. The MDS assessment indicated there
was functional limitations in range of motion
(the full movement potential of a joint) on both
lower extremities. The resident required a
wheelchair and a mechanical lift as an assistive
device for locomotion and transfers.
A review of Resident 3's History and Physical
exam, dated 12/24/17, indicated Resident 3 did
not have the capacity to understand and make
decisions.
A review of Resident 3's Fall Risk Assessment
form, dated 8/3/18, indicated Resident 3 had
impaired gait (manner of walking) with the
score of 14 or greater, representing a high risk
for fall.
A review of Resident 3's plan of care,
developed on 11/2/16, for the Risk for Fall
related to general weakness, poor safety
awareness, unsteady gait, limited mobility, and
impaired gait, indicated the goal was for
Resident 3 to be free from falls or injury. The
interventions included staff should provide
visual check every two hours or as needed,
educating staff of Resident 3's assistance with
activities of daily living (ADLs), ensuring the
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wheelchair was locked during transfers, and
using a mechanical lift during Resident 3's
transfer with another staff assistance.
A review of Resident 3's care plan, developed
on 11/2/16, for the Self-Deficit in Activity
related to dementia and impaired cognition
indicated the resident's transfer had to be
provided with the use of assistive device.
A review of the licensed nurse's progress
notes, dated 10/17/18, timed at 8:45 a.m.,
indicated while in the shower room, when
Resident 3's gown was removed, the right
upper arm was noted with skin discoloration,
and it was swollen. On the same day at 12:30
p.m., the licensed nurses notes indicated
Resident 3's attending physician was notified,
and ordered an x-ray (a photographic image of
the internal composition of a part of the body)
of the right arm to rule out fracture.
A review of the facility's Investigative Report
notes dated 10/19/18, indicated the facility did
not address the proper methods of transferring
Resident 3 from a bed to a shower chair,
although CNA 3 was supposed to use the
mechanical lift with the help of another staff, as
indicated in Resident 3's comprehensive
assessment. The primary physician was
notified and a stat (immediately) x-ray was
done, which revealed Resident 3 had a
fracture. The notes indicated the primary
physician ordered Resident 3's transfer to the
hospital for an evaluation and treatment. The
notes indicated Resident 3's representative
refused a transfer to the hospital. In connection
to this statement Resident 3's Physician Order
for Life Sustaining Treatment (an approach to
end-of-life planning based on conversations
between patients, loved ones, and health care
professionals), dated 11/2/16, indicated a 'do
not transfer' to a hospital, and 'do not attempt'
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any resuscitation (the action or process of
reviving someone from unconsciousness or
apparent death).
A review of CNA 3's written statement, dated
10/17/19 at 1 p.m., indicated on 10/17/18 at
8:30 a.m., CNA 3 transferred Resident 3 from a
bed to a shower chair by herself. While in the
shower room, CNA 3 removed Resident 3's
night gown and noticed Resident 3 had skin
discoloration and swelling on her right arm.
CNA 3 instructed CNA 7 to watch Resident 3,
and left the shower room to notify the infection
control nurse (INC), who came immediately.
However, the written statement did not indicate
the method and/or device Resident 3 was
transferred with and what happened in the
shower room.
On 5/23/19 at 2:25 p.m., during a phone
interview, CNA 3 stated she transferred
Resident 3 by placing both of her arms under
the resident's armpits, she then manually lifted,
then pivoted, before placing the resident on the
shower chair.
A review of Resident 3's x-ray report dated
10/17/18, ordered due to skin discoloration and
swelling of the right arm (10/17/18) revealed
Resident 3 had a fracture of the right shoulder
involving the proximal humerus.
A review of the nursing notes and physician
order, dated 10/17/18 timed at 12:45 p.m.,
indicated the attending physician ordered to
transfer Resident 3 to a General Acute Care
Hospital (GACH 1). According to the licensed
nurses notes, dated 10/17/18, timed at 12:45
p.m., Resident 3's representative (RR) was
informed of the physician order for Resident 3
to be transferred to GACH 1, however RR
refused. RR recommended only comfort
measures and pain management. According to
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BELL CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
4900 Florence Ave
Bell, CA 90201
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these licensed nurses notes the attending
physician was notified immediately regarding
the RR request.
A review of licensed nurses notes, dated
10/18/18 timed at 10 p.m., indicated Resident
3's fractured right shoulder was immobilized
(device that keeps arm and shoulder in a fixed
position).
A review of Resident 3's Joint Mobility
Assessment diagram, dated 2/2/18, indicated
Resident 3 had right arm range of motion,
including shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand,
within functional limits. A review of Resident 3's
Joint Mobility Assessment diagram, dated
2/1/19, indicated Resident 3 had severe
functional limitation in the right arm including
shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand, due to the
right shoulder fracture.
A review of the Physical Therapy (PT) notes,
dated 10/19/18, indicated Resident 3 was
evaluated due to the right shoulder
discoloration and swelling. According to PT's
notes Resident 3 had right shoulder pain level
of eight out of ten (on a pain rating scale from
zero to ten, zero meant no pain and ten was
the worse pain possible). According to PT's
notes, dated 11/09/18, Resident 3 had right
shoulder pain of seven out of ten on a pain
rating scale.
On 05/23/19 at 1:53 p.m., during an interview,
PT stated Resident 3 was evaluated on
10/17/18, because of skin discoloration and
swelling of the right upper arm. PT stated,
Resident 3 had a proximal fracture of the right
shoulder due to improper transferred from a
bed to a shower chair by CNA 3.
A review of the physician's order dated
10/19/18, timed at 9 a.m., indicated an order to
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4900 Florence Ave
Bell, CA 90201
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apply right shoulder immobilizer.
A review of a letter, dated 10/18/18, addressed
to the Department of Public Health, indicated
on 10/17/18, CNA 3 reported to the licensed
nurse in charge that Resident 3 had right upper
arm discoloration, and swelling.
On 5/10/19 at 9:46 a.m., Resident 3 was
observed in bed with the immobilizer on her
right upper arm. Concurrently, during an
interview, Resident 3 was not able to be
interviewed, and was nonverbal (unable to
express self).
On 5/20/19, at 3:33 p.m., during an interview,
MDS nurse confirmed Resident 3 had skin
discoloration and swelling on her right
shoulder, when observed in the shower room.
MDS nurse stated CNA 3, manually transferred
the resident from a bed to a shower chair
instead of using a mechanical lift, and another
CNA for physical assistance. MDS nurse stated
the proximal humerus fracture (right shoulder)
could have happened, while CNA 3 manually
transferred Resident 3 to the shower chair.
On 5/21/19, at 11:59 a.m., during an interview,
the director of nursing (DON), confirmed CNA 3
manually transferred Resident 3 from a bed a
shower chair on 10/17/18. DON acknowledged
Resident 3 had to be transferred with a
mechanical lift (assistive device) and two
persons (CNAs) physical assistance, as coded
in Resident 3's comprehensive assessment to
prevent fall and injury. DON confirmed
Resident 3 had a right shoulder fracture on
10/17/18.
On 5/21/19, at 12:59 p.m., during an interview,
CNA 3 stated Resident 3 had to be transferred
using mechanical lift with the physical
assistance of another CNA. When asked how
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BELL CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
4900 Florence Ave
Bell, CA 90201
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she transferred Resident 3 from a bed to a
shower chair, CNA 3 stated she was facing the
resident, while placing her arms underneath
Resident 3's armpits, lifted, and pivoted the
resident, before sitting her on a shower chair.
During an interview, CNA 3 stated she always
transferred Resident 3 manually by herself.
CNA 3 acknowledged Resident 3 had
functional limitations in her upper and lower
extremities.
On 5/21/19 at 01:19 p.m., during an interview,
Director of Staff Development (DSD), stated
CNA 3 was supposed to use a mechanical lift
with the physical help of another CNA. DSD
stated CNA 3 had been educated on methods
of transferring Resident 3 using a mechanical
lift machine. DSD acknowledged CNA 3
received in-services training on the use of
mechanical lift for a residents transfer,
however, CNA 3 choose not to use mechanical
lift with Resident 3's transfer. DSD stated CNA
3 was not supposed to manually transfer
Resident 3 from a bed to a shower chair for
safety reasons, and to prevent fall and injury.
On 5/21/19, at 01:38 p.m., during an interview,
the registered nurse (RN 2) confirmed CNA 3
did not use the mechanical lift on 10/17/18, and
Resident 3 sustained the right shoulder
fracture. RN 2 stated, Resident 3 was
nonverbal, bed ridden, was out of bed
sometimes with physical assistance of two
CNAs, and the use of mechanical lift.
On 05/21/19 at 04:27 p.m., during an interview,
the infection control nurse stated during a stand
up meeting on 10/18/18, it was reported
Resident 3 could not move her right shoulder
an x-ray report, dated 10/17/18, indicated
Resident 3 had right shoulder fracture due to
improper transfer method by CNA 3. The
infection control nurse stated Resident 3 had to
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BELL CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
4900 Florence Ave
Bell, CA 90201
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be transferred from bed to a shower or a wheel
chair with the use of mechanical lift, and the
assistance of two CNAs to prevent fall and
injury.
On 05/21/19 at 04:37 p.m., during an interview,
CNA 4 stated Resident 3 had to be transferred
with the use of mechanical lift and two CNAs.
On 05/23/19 at 11:06 a.m., during a telephone
interview, RR confirmed the facility contacted
her and informed regarding Resident 3's right
shoulder fracture on 10/17/18. RR confirmed
she refused Resident 3's transfer to the GACH
1.
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Posted Nurse Staffing Information
CFR(s): 483.35(g)(1)-(4)
F732
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§483.35(g) Nurse Staffing Information.
§483.35(g)(1) Data requirements. The facility
must post the following information on a daily
basis:
(i) Facility name.
(ii) The current date.
(iii) The total number and the actual hours
worked by the following categories of licensed
and unlicensed nursing staff directly
responsible for resident care per shift:
(A) Registered nurses.
(B) Licensed practical nurses or licensed
vocational nurses (as defined under State law).
(C) Certified nurse aides.
(iv) Resident census.
§483.35(g)(2) Posting requirements.
(i) The facility must post the nurse staffing data
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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BELL CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
4900 Florence Ave
Bell, CA 90201
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DEFICIENCY)
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specified in paragraph (g)(1) of this section on
a daily basis at the beginning of each shift.
(ii) Data must be posted as follows:
(A) Clear and readable format.
(B) In a prominent place readily accessible to
residents and visitors.
§483.35(g)(3) Public access to posted nurse
staffing data. The facility must, upon oral or
written request, make nurse staffing data
available to the public for review at a cost not to
exceed the community standard.
§483.35(g)(4) Facility data retention
requirements. The facility must maintain the
posted daily nurse staffing data for a minimum
of 18 months, or as required by State law,
whichever is greater.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview, and record
review, the facility failed to post the daily
nursing staffing hours, that was accurate,
computed, and posted to reflect the total
number of staff scheduled to work to meet the
care, and services for the resident population,
that was available to the residents, and visitors
for review.
This deficient practice had the potential of
denying the residents, and visitors access to
nursing staffing information, which may not
show enough staff was provided on a daily
basis to care, and to meet their needs.
Findings:
On 05/20/19 at 9:37 a.m., to 5 p.m., until
05/23/19 at 10:37 a.m., to 5 p.m., respectively
the facility failed to post the daily staffing
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
BELL CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
4900 Florence Ave
Bell, CA 90201
(X4) ID
PREFIX
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(EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL
REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION)
ID
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information that was accessible, and was
readily available for the resident, visitors, and
the public.
A review of the daily staffing schedule binder in
the present of director of staff development, 3
papers titled "Census and Nursing Hours per
Patient day (NHPPD) dated 5/20/2019,
5/21/2019, and 5/22/2019 at 6 a.m., indicated
the beginning patient census was 94;
scheduled total nursing hours equaled to 360,
and scheduled NHPPD was 3.82. However, the
schedule did not indicate a breakdown of
registered nurses, licensed vocational nurses,
certified nurses aids, and the total number and
the actual hours worked by the following
categories of licensed and unlicensed nursing
staff directly responsible for resident care per
shift.
On 05/23/19 at 10:32 a.m., during an interview,
director of staff development (DSD) confirmed
daily staffing hours were not computed
accurately and were not posted daily. DSD
stated the facility had just started the daily
staffing hours computation 3 days ago.
On 05/23/19 at 10:35 a.m., an interview the
director of nursing (DON) acknowledged and
stated the facility was not computing nursing
staffing information, that included daily staffing
hours for the licensed and unlicensed staff.
DON stated the facility will start today moving
forward.
A review of an undated facility's policy and
procedures indicated, the facility shall
maintains adequate staffing on each shift to
ensure that resident's needs and services are
met. The policy indicated the facility's payroll
records setting forth the average number and
type of personnel on each shift during at least
one week. NHPPD shall be documented daily
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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BELL CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
4900 Florence Ave
Bell, CA 90201
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(EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE
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and posted in an accessible and readily
available to staff resident and visitors daily.
F755
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Pharmacy
Srvcs/Procedures/Pharmacist/Records
CFR(s): 483.45(a)(b)(1)-(3)
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05/21/2019
§483.45 Pharmacy Services
The facility must provide routine and
emergency drugs and biologicals to its
residents, or obtain them under an agreement
described in §483.70(g). The facility may
permit unlicensed personnel to administer
drugs if State law permits, but only under the
general supervision of a licensed nurse.
§483.45(a) Procedures. A facility must provide
pharmaceutical services (including procedures
that assure the accurate acquiring, receiving,
dispensing, and administering of all drugs and
biologicals) to meet the needs of each resident.
§483.45(b) Service Consultation. The facility
must employ or obtain the services of a
licensed pharmacist who§483.45(b)(1) Provides consultation on all
aspects of the provision of pharmacy services
in the facility.
§483.45(b)(2) Establishes a system of records
of receipt and disposition of all controlled drugs
in sufficient detail to enable an accurate
reconciliation; and
§483.45(b)(3) Determines that drug records are
in order and that an account of all controlled
drugs is maintained and periodically reconciled.
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BELL CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
4900 Florence Ave
Bell, CA 90201
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This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based observation, interview, and record
review, the facility failed to accurately account
for the use of controlled substances
(medications with a high potential for abuse) in
one of two inspected medication carts and for
one of two sampled residents (61).
The deficient practice of failing to accurately
account for the use of controlled substances
increases the risk of availability of medications
for the facility's residents when needed and
also put the facility at increased risk for the
potential loss, diversion (transfer of a
medication from a legal to an illegal use), or
accidental exposure to controlled substances.
Findings:
a. On 5/22/19 at 2:51 p.m., Resident 61 was
observed in the toilet with Restorative Nurse
Assistant (RNA 2). RNA 2 stated the resident
was unable to transfer from her wheelchair to
the toilet without assistance.
On 5/22/19 at 4:16 p.m., during an interview
with Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN 3), stated
she was coming into the beginning of her shift
on 1/11/19 when Certified Nurse Assistant
(CNA 9) reported she found Resident 61 on the
floor beside her bed. LVN 3 stated when she
entered the resident's room, she found the
resident sitting on the floor mat, on the floor
beside her bed. LVN 3 stated the resident was
assessed and no injuries were found. LVN 3
stated Resident 61 did not complain of pain.
A review of the nursing Progress Notes dated
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BELL CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
4900 Florence Ave
Bell, CA 90201
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1/15/19 at 7:30 a.m. indicated Resident 61
complained of pain 8 out of 10 (using the
numeric pain scale, 0 being no pain and 10
being the worst pain experienced) on the right
side of her hip, right wrist, and was given
Tylenol 325 milligrams (mg) two tablets by
mouth. The resident's physician (MD 2) was
contacted and x-rays were ordered.
A review of MD 2's order for Resident 61 dated
1/15/19 indicated an order for right wrist,
bilateral (both) hip and lumbosacral x-rays.
A review of Resident 61's physician order dated
1/15/19 indicated an order for Tylenol #3
[acetaminophen 300 milligrams (mg) with 30
mg of codeine] one tablet every 12 hours as
needed for moderate pain.
A review of Resident 61's Controlled Drug
Record for Tylenol #3, indicated the medication
was given to the resident on the following days:
1/16/19 at 12 p.m.
1/20/19 at 8:30 p.m.
1/21/19 at 12 p.m.
1/22//19 at 2 p.m.
1/25/19 at 11:30 p.m.
1/30/19 at 12 a.m.
However, a review of Resident 61's Medication
Administration record (MAR) for the month of
January 2019 with Medical Records
Coordinator (MR) on 5/23/19 at 9:58 a.m.,
indicated there was no signatures confirming
Tylenol #3 was administered to the resident. A
review of the back side of form indicated the
nurse's notes was also blank.
During an interview with the Director of Nursing
(DON) on 5/24/19 at 3:00 p.m., stated the MAR
was a record of the medications administered
to the resident. The DON stated if the MAR
was not signed, in nursing practice, it was not
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BELL CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
4900 Florence Ave
Bell, CA 90201
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given.
A review of the facility's undated policy titled
"Narcotic Count Sheet" indicated the policy was
to ensure that controlled drugs are accounted
to maintain an accurate accountability of
medication. The licensed nurse will document
the controlled medication given to the MAR
(back part).
A review of the facility's undated policy titled "
Medication and Treatment Administration",
indicated the licensed nurse administering the
medication shall record the date, time, dose of
drug administered to the resident in the clinical
record (e.g. MAR, Treatment Record). After
documentation, licensed nurse shall sign entry.
If the signature is already recorded in the
resident's clinical record, initials may be used.
b. On 05/21/19 at 10:38 AM during an
observation of the medication cart #1, a
discrepancy was found between the Controlled
Drug Record (a log signed by the nurse with
the date and time each time a controlled
substance is given to a resident) and the
medication card (a bubble pack from the
dispensing pharmacy labeled with the
resident's information that contains the
individual doses of the medication) for Resident
22's prescription for
hydrocodone/acetaminophen (a medication
used to treat moderate pain) 5/325 milligram
(mg).
A review of Resident 22's Controlled Drug
Record for hydrocodone/acetaminophen
indicated there should had been nine doses of
medication left, however, the medication card
contained only eight doses.
During a concurrent interview, the licensed
vocational nurse (LVN 1) stated she had given
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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BELL CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
4900 Florence Ave
Bell, CA 90201
(X4) ID
PREFIX
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(EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL
REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION)
ID
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Resident 22 the missing dose of
hydrocodone/acetaminophen that morning, but
had forgotten to sign the Controlled Drug
Record after the dose was given. LVN 1 stated
the facility's policy was to sign the Controlled
Drug Record right away when the medication
was given to the resident.
F756
SS=D
Drug Regimen Review, Report Irregular, Act
On
CFR(s): 483.45(c)(1)(2)(4)(5)
F756
05/21/2019
§483.45(c) Drug Regimen Review.
§483.45(c)(1) The drug regimen of each
resident must be reviewed at least once a
month by a licensed pharmacist.
§483.45(c)(2) This review must include a
review of the resident's medical chart.
§483.45(c)(4) The pharmacist must report any
irregularities to the attending physician and the
facility's medical director and director of
nursing, and these reports must be acted upon.
(i) Irregularities include, but are not limited to,
any drug that meets the criteria set forth in
paragraph (d) of this section for an
unnecessary drug.
(ii) Any irregularities noted by the pharmacist
during this review must be documented on a
separate, written report that is sent to the
attending physician and the facility's medical
director and director of nursing and lists, at a
minimum, the resident's name, the relevant
drug, and the irregularity the pharmacist
identified.
(iii) The attending physician must document in
the resident's medical record that the identified
irregularity has been reviewed and what, if any,
action has been taken to address it. If there is
to be no change in the medication, the
attending physician should document his or her
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
BELL CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
4900 Florence Ave
Bell, CA 90201
(X4) ID
PREFIX
TAG
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(EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL
REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION)
ID
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(EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE
CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE
DEFICIENCY)
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DATE
rationale in the resident's medical record.
§483.45(c)(5) The facility must develop and
maintain policies and procedures for the
monthly drug regimen review that include, but
are not limited to, time frames for the different
steps in the process and steps the pharmacist
must take when he or she identifies an
irregularity that requires urgent action to protect
the resident.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on interview and record review, the
facility failed to ensure the physician responded
to recommendations from the consultant
pharmacist either to agree and take action or to
disagree and provide clinical rationale for one
of 10 sampled residents (30).
The deficient practice of failing to ensure the
attending physician responded to
recommendations from the consultant
pharmacist increased the risk that Residents 30
and 101 could receive medication therapy that
was not optimal to treat their medical conditions
or that did not meet the standard of care
resulting in a potential negative impact to their
health and well-being.
Findings:
On 05/22/19 at 02:59 PM, during a record
review, Resident 30's clinical record indicated
that she was originally admitted to the facility
on 3/20/15 with diagnoses including, but not
limited to: anxiety disorder (a mental health
disorder characterized by feelings of worry,
anxiety, or fear that are strong enough to
interfere with one's daily activities), dementia (a
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
BELL CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
4900 Florence Ave
Bell, CA 90201
(X4) ID
PREFIX
TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL
REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION)
ID
PREFIX
TAG
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(EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE
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group of thinking and social symptoms that
interferes with daily functioning) and major
depressive disorder ([MDD] a mental health
disorder characterized by persistently
depressed mood or loss of interest in activities,
causing significant impairment in daily life).
A review of Resident 30's physician order dated
4/17/19 indicated that she was prescribed
lorazepam (a medication used to treat anxiety
disorder) 0.5 milligram (mg) to be given every
12 hours as needed for anxiety manifested by
"inability to relax." The order did not specify a
duration of therapy or a stop date.
A review of the consultant pharmacist's
recommendation to the prescribing physician
dated 4/29/19 indicated that because the order
for lorazepam was to be given as needed (PRN
or not taken on a regularly scheduled basis)
and because lorazepam was considered a
psychotropic medication (any medication that
affects brain activities associated with mental
processes and behaviors), the order should be
limited to 14 days or if needed for longer, the
order should specify the total duration of
therapy with appropriate clinical rationale
provided.
A review of Resident 30's clinical record
indicated that the physician had not responded
to the consultant pharmacist's recommendation
either to agree or disagree.
On 05/22/19 at 04:05 PM, during an interview,
the director of nursing (DON) stated a PRN
order for lorazepam should be limited to 14
days only. The DON stated since Resident 30's
lorazepam was started on 4/17/19 with no stop
date, it had been in effect longer than 14 days.
The DON acknowledged the consultant
pharmacist made a recommendation on
4/29/19 to limit Resident 30's lorazepam to 14
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
BELL CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
4900 Florence Ave
Bell, CA 90201
(X4) ID
PREFIX
TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL
REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION)
ID
PREFIX
TAG
PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION
(EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE
CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE
DEFICIENCY)
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DATE
days. The DON stated that apparently the
physician has not responded to this
recommendation.
A review of the facility's undated policy titled
"Pharmacist Medication Regimen Review"
indicated "The consultant pharmacist
medication regimen review and nursing
medication documentation review reports are
processed as follows: The consultant
pharmacist or facility provides the report to the
responsible physician and the director of
nursing within seven working days of review
and the physician provides a written response
to the report to the facility within two weeks
after the report is sent."
F758
SS=D
Free from Unnec Psychotropic Meds/PRN Use F758
CFR(s): 483.45(c)(3)(e)(1)-(5)
08/20/2019
§483.45(e) Psychotropic Drugs.
§483.45(c)(3) A psychotropic drug is any drug
that affects brain activities associated with
mental processes and behavior. These drugs
include, but are not limited to, drugs in the
following categories:
(i) Anti-psychotic;
(ii) Anti-depressant;
(iii) Anti-anxiety; and
(iv) Hypnotic
Based on a comprehensive assessment of a
resident, the facility must ensure that--§483.45(e)(1) Residents who have not used
psychotropic drugs are not given these drugs
unless the medication is necessary to treat a
specific condition as diagnosed and
documented in the clinical record;
§483.45(e)(2) Residents who use psychotropic
drugs receive gradual dose reductions, and
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
BELL CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
4900 Florence Ave
Bell, CA 90201
(X4) ID
PREFIX
TAG
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(EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL
REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION)
ID
PREFIX
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(EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE
CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE
DEFICIENCY)
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behavioral interventions, unless clinically
contraindicated, in an effort to discontinue
these drugs;
§483.45(e)(3) Residents do not receive
psychotropic drugs pursuant to a PRN order
unless that medication is necessary to treat a
diagnosed specific condition that is
documented in the clinical record; and
§483.45(e)(4) PRN orders for psychotropic
drugs are limited to 14 days. Except as
provided in §483.45(e)(5), if the attending
physician or prescribing practitioner believes
that it is appropriate for the PRN order to be
extended beyond 14 days, he or she should
document their rationale in the resident's
medical record and indicate the duration for the
PRN order.
§483.45(e)(5) PRN orders for anti-psychotic
drugs are limited to 14 days and cannot be
renewed unless the attending physician or
prescribing practitioner evaluates the resident
for the appropriateness of that medication.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on interview and record review, the
facility failed to ensure as needed or not taken
on a regularly scheduled basis (PRN) orders
for psychotropic medications (any medication
that affects brain activities associated with
mental processes and behaviors) were limited
to 14 days only for one of nine sampled
residents (30).
The deficient practice of failing to ensure
Residents 30's PRN order for a psychotropic
medication was not limited to 14 days had the
potential to negatively impact her health and
well-being by causing preventable medicationrelated adverse effects (unwanted,
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
BELL CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
4900 Florence Ave
Bell, CA 90201
(X4) ID
PREFIX
TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL
REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION)
ID
PREFIX
TAG
PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION
(EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE
CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE
DEFICIENCY)
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uncomfortable, or dangerous effects that a
medication may have) including, but not limited
to: drowsiness, dizziness, and increased risk of
fall.
Findings:
On 05/22/19 at 02:59 PM, during a record
review, Resident 30's clinical records indicated
originally admitted to the facility on 3/20/15 with
diagnoses including, but not limited to: anxiety
disorder (a mental health disorder
characterized by feelings of worry, anxiety, or
fear that are strong enough to interfere with
one's daily activities), dementia (a group of
thinking and social symptoms that interferes
with daily functioning) and major depressive
disorder ([MDD] a mental health disorder
characterized by persistently depressed mood
or loss of interest in activities, causing
significant impairment in daily life).
A review of Resident 30's physician order dated
4/17/19 indicated prescribed lorazepam (a
medication used to treat anxiety disorder) 0.5
milligram (mg) to be given every 12 hours as
needed for anxiety manifested by "inability to
relax." However, the order did not specify a
duration of therapy or a stop date.
A review of the consultant pharmacist's
recommendation dated 4/29/19 indicated to the
prescribing physician that because the order for
lorazepam was to be given PRN and because
lorazepam was considered a psychotropic
medication, Resident 30's order should be
limited to 14 days or if needed for longer, the
order should specify the total duration of
therapy with appropriate clinical rationale
provided.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
BELL CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
4900 Florence Ave
Bell, CA 90201
(X4) ID
PREFIX
TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL
REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION)
ID
PREFIX
TAG
PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION
(EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE
CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE
DEFICIENCY)
(X5)
COMPLETE
DATE
On 05/22/19 at 04:05 PM, during an interview,
the director of nursing (DON) stated a PRN
order for lorazepam should be limited to 14
days only. The DON stated since Resident 30's
lorazepam was started on 4/17/19 with no stop
date, it had been in effect longer than 14 days.
The DON acknowledged the consultant
pharmacist made a recommendation on
4/29/19 to limit Resident 30's lorazepam to 14
days. The DON stated apparently the physician
had not responded to the recommendations.
F760
SS=E
Residents are Free of Significant Med Errors
CFR(s): 483.45(f)(2)
F760
05/21/2019
The facility must ensure that its§483.45(f)(2) Residents are free of any
significant medication errors.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview, and record
review, the facility failed to ensure two of nine
(14, 25) sampled residents medication
regimens were free from significant medication
errors by failing to check the expiration date of
an insulin (a medication used to control high
blood sugar) vial before it was injected.
This deficient practice resulted in Residents 14
and 25 each receiving two doses of expired
insulin by increasing their risk of developing an
infection or poor control of blood sugar, causing
confusion, falls, coma, potentially due to the
medication becoming ineffective.
Findings:
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
BELL CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
4900 Florence Ave
Bell, CA 90201
(X4) ID
PREFIX
TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL
REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION)
ID
PREFIX
TAG
PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION
(EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE
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DEFICIENCY)
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On 05/20/19 at 11:00 AM, during an
observation of the medication refrigerator in
medication room 2, among other medications
found to be stored were the following:
1. A vial of Novolin R (a brand of regular
insulin) for Resident 14 labeled with an
expiration date of 5/17/2019.
2. A vial of Humulin R (a brand of regular
insulin) for Resident 25 labeled with an
expiration date of 5/17/2019.
On 05/20/19 at 11:17 AM, during an interview,
the registered nurse (RN 2) stated the vials of
insulin for Resident 14 and 25 were expired
and should have been discarded. RN 2 stated
the nurse who worked the overnight shift was
responsible for ensuring the medication storage
areas, including the refrigerator, did not contain
expired medications. RN 2 stated she did not
know why the nurse responsible for removing
expired medication from the refrigerator had
not removed Resident 14 and 25's expired
insulin.
a. During a concurrent record review, Resident
14's clinical records indicated that she was
admitted to the facility on 6/22/17 with
diagnoses including, but not limited to: type 2
diabetes mellitus (T2DM - a medical condition
caused by too much sugar in the blood).
A review of Resident 14's physician order dated
9/2/17 indicated that she was to receive
Novolin R by injection twice daily according to a
sliding scale (a dosing scale in which the dose
of insulin is dependent on a blood sugar
reading) in order to treat T2DM.
A review of Resident 14's medication
administration record (MAR - a record of when
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BELL CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
4900 Florence Ave
Bell, CA 90201
(X4) ID
PREFIX
TAG
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(EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL
REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION)
ID
PREFIX
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and what medications are given to a resident)
for May 2019 indicated that she had received
six units of Novolin R by subcutaneous (under
the skin) injection at 4:30 PM on 5/18/19 and
three units at 4:30 PM on 5/19/19.
b. During a concurrent record review, Resident
25's clinical record indicated that she was
admitted to the facility on 2/1/18 with diagnoses
including, but not limited to: T2DM.
A review of Resident 25's physician order dated
8/14/18 indicated that she was to receive
Humulin R by injection twice daily according to
a sliding scale in order to treat T2DM.
A review of Resident 25's MAR for May 2019
indicated she had received three units of
Humulin R by subcutaneous injection at 12:00
AM on 5/17/19 and three units at 12:00 PM on
5/17/19.
On 05/20/19 at 11:53 PM, during an interview,
the registered nurse supervisor (RN 1) stated
expired vials found in the refrigerator were the
only vials of insulin available for Resident 14
and 25. RN 1 stated from May 17 to May 19,
2019 the insulin Residents 14 and 25 received,
was expired. RN 1 stated she intended to have
the pharmacy replace the expired vials of
insulin right away because giving expired
insulin could "harm the residents." RN 1 stated
the facility's policy was to check the expiration
dates on medications prior to administering
them to the residents and she intended to
speak with the nurses responsible for
administering the expired insulin to find out why
they had not done so in these cases.
According to the facility's undated policy titled
"Policy and Procedure on Medication and
Treatment Administration" indicated that "It is
the policy of this facility to administer
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STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
BELL CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
4900 Florence Ave
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(X4) ID
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medication or treatment ... within the scope of
professional standards of practice."
A review of the facility's undated policy titled
"Policy and Procedures on Expiration of Drugs"
indicated that "It is the policy of this facility, in
keeping with good pharmaceutical practice, to
monitor expiration of drugs and administer only
those drugs that have not expired."
F761
SS=F
Label/Store Drugs and Biologicals
CFR(s): 483.45(g)(h)(1)(2)
F761
05/21/2019
§483.45(g) Labeling of Drugs and Biologicals
Drugs and biologicals used in the facility must
be labeled in accordance with currently
accepted professional principles, and include
the appropriate accessory and cautionary
instructions, and the expiration date when
applicable.
§483.45(h) Storage of Drugs and Biologicals
§483.45(h)(1) In accordance with State and
Federal laws, the facility must store all drugs
and biologicals in locked compartments under
proper temperature controls, and permit only
authorized personnel to have access to the
keys.
§483.45(h)(2) The facility must provide
separately locked, permanently affixed
compartments for storage of controlled drugs
listed in Schedule II of the Comprehensive
Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of
1976 and other drugs subject to abuse, except
when the facility uses single unit package drug
distribution systems in which the quantity
stored is minimal and a missing dose can be
readily detected.
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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: _______________
056218
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
BELL CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
4900 Florence Ave
Bell, CA 90201
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL
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This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview, and record
review, the facility failed to:
a. Properly monitor the storage conditions of
medications and vaccines (biological
preparations that provide active acquired
immunity to a particular disease.)
b. Remove and dispose of medications that are
expired or are no longer usable from the
general medication storage areas.
c. Store medications according to the
manufacturer's storage requirements.
d. Label medications with an "open date" when
required to ensure that they are discarded in
accordance with the timeline specified by the
manufacturer.
The deficient practices of failing to monitor
medication storage conditions properly, or
discard medications which are expired, store
medications appropriately according to the
manufacturer's requirements, and label
medications with an "open date" when required
increased the risk of the facility's residents
receiving medications which may have become
ineffective or toxic resulting in a negative
impact on their health and well-being.
Findings:
a. On 05/20/19 at 11:00 AM during an
observation of medication room 2, the
refrigerator and room temperature logs were
found to have several dates on which the
temperatures for the medication refrigerator
and storage room were not documented.
A review of the May 2019 refrigerator log
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
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A. BUILDING: ___________
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
BELL CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
4900 Florence Ave
Bell, CA 90201
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL
REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION)
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indicated the temperature was required to be
documented twice daily (AM and PM) and was
found to be missing the following dates: 5/1/19
(AM), 5/3/19 (PM), 5/8/19 (AM), 5/13/19 (AM),
5/13/19 (PM), 5/18/19 (AM), 5/18/19 (PM),
5/19/19 (AM) and 5/19/19 (PM).
A review of the May 2019 medication room
temperature log indicated the temperature was
to be logged once daily and was found to be
missing the following dates: 5/1/19, 5/4/19,
5/5/19, 5/8/19, 5/11/19, 5/12/19, 5/13/19,
5/15/19, 5/18/19 and 5/19/19.
During a concurrent interview, the registered
nurse (RN 2) acknowledged that both the
refrigerator and medication room temperature
logs were missing several dates and stated the
nurses responsible for documenting the
temperatures on those dates most likely forgot
to perform their duty. RN 2 stated the policy
was to monitor and document the temperature
for the medication refrigerator twice daily and
the storage room once daily.
b. On 05/20/19 at 11:00 AM, during an
observation of the medication refrigerator in
medication room 2, the following medications
were found to be stored beyond their expiration
date:
1. Two vials of Novolin R (a type of insulin used
to treat high blood sugar) labeled with an
expiration date of 5/17/2019.
2. One vial of Humulin R (a type of insulin used
to treat high blood sugar) labeled with an
expiration date of 5/17/2019.
3. One vial of Humulin R labeled with an
expiration date of 5/20/19.
4. One used vial of Procrit (a medication used
to increase red blood cells) marked "single use
only."
5. One open foil packet of ipratropium/albuterol
nebulizer solution (a medication used to treat
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
BELL CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
4900 Florence Ave
Bell, CA 90201
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breathing problems) vials labeled with an open
date of 11/20/18. Review of the manufacturer's
instructions printed on the foil packet indicated
that once the foil pack was opened, the vials
were to be used within one week.
On 05/20/19 at 11:17 AM, during an interview,
RN 2 stated the vials of insulin and Procrit were
expired and should had been discarded. RN 2
stated the nurse who worked overnight shift
was responsible for ensuring the medication
storage areas, including the refrigerator, did not
contain expired medications. RN 2 stated she
did not know why the nurse responsible for
removing expired medication removed them.
On 05/20/19 at 03:16 PM, during an inspection
of medication cart #3, the following medications
were found to be expired:
A. One Combivent Respimat inhaler (a
medication used to treat breathing problems)
was found labeled with an open date of 1/1/19.
Review of the manufacturer's product labeling
indicated that the inhaler is to be discarded
three months after opening.
B. One open foil packet of ipratropium/albuterol
nebulizer solution vials labeled with an open
date of 5/2/19.
During a concurrent interview, RN 2 stated that
the Combivent Respimat was expired and
should have been discarded.
c. On 05/20/19 at 11:00 AM, during an
observation of the medication refrigerator in
medication room 2, the following medications
were found to be stored in a manner contrary to
the manufacturer's requirements:
A. Three Basaglar pens (an auto-injection
device containing insulin used to treat high
blood sugar) labeled with open dates and
stored in the refrigerator. Review of the
manufacturer's storage requirements indicated
that once opened or first used, the pens should
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
BELL CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
4900 Florence Ave
Bell, CA 90201
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REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION)
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not be refrigerated.
B. Two unopened vials of Novolin R and one
vial of Humulin R were found in baskets labeled
"med cart 2" and "med cart 3." Review of the
manufacturer's storage requirements indicated
that unopened vials of Novolin R and Humulin
R should be kept in the refrigerator.
On 05/20/19 at 11:17 AM, during an interview,
RN 2 stated that Basaglar has been stored
incorrectly and that the unopened insulins kept
in the baskets labeled "med cart 2" and "med
cart 3" are stored at room temperature for
approximately one to two hours each day when
the baskets are brought to the medication
carts. RN 2 stated that unopened vials of
insulin, including Novolin R and Humulin R,
should be continuously refrigerated until
opened per the manufacturer's instructions.
d. On 05/20/19 at 11:00 AM, during an
observation of medication room 2, one foil
packet of ipratropium/albuterol nebulizer
solution was found to be opened but not
labeled with an open date.
A review of the manufacturer's product labeling
indicated that once the foil pack was opened,
the vials were to be used within one week.
On 05/20/19 at 11:53 AM, during an interview.
The registered nurse supervisor (RN 1) stated
that all medications are good for 28 days once
opened. When shown the product labeling for
ipratropium/albuterol nebulizer solution RN 1
stated she was unaware of the manufacturer's
requirements regarding the timeline for the use
of that product. RN 1 stated she intends to
discard all of the medication found stored
incorrectly and replace the orders through the
pharmacy.
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BELL CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
4900 Florence Ave
Bell, CA 90201
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On 05/20/19 at 03:16 PM, during an inspection
of medication cart #3, the following medications
were found opened without a label indicating
the "open date" as required by the
manufacturer's specifications:
A. One Ventolin HFA inhaler (a medication
used to treat breathing problems). Review of
the manufacturer's specifications indicated that
once removed from its protective foil pouch, the
inhaler should be replaced after 12 months.
B. One opened foil packet of
ipratropium/albuterol nebulizer solution.
During a concurrent interview, RN 2
acknowledged that the products had not been
labeled with an open date and indicated that
she intended to have the pharmacy replace
them as she could not be sure how long they
had been opened.
On 05/21/19 at 10:38 AM, during an
observation of medication cart #1, the following
medications were found opened without a label
indicating the "open date" as required by the
manufacturer's specifications:
A. One Ventolin HFA inhaler
B. One opened foil packet of
ipratropium/albuterol nebulizer solution.
During a concurrent interview, the licensed
vocational nurse (LVN 1) acknowledged that
the products had not been labeled with an open
date and indicated that she intended to have
the pharmacy replace them as she could not be
sure how long they had been opened.
A review of the facility's undated policy titled
"Policy and Procedures on Expiration of Drugs"
indicated that "It is the policy of this facility, in
keeping with good pharmaceutical practice, to
monitor expiration of drugs and administer only
those drugs that have not expired" and "No
drugs shall be kept after expiration dates on
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BELL CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
4900 Florence Ave
Bell, CA 90201
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labels."
A review of the facility's undated policy titled
"Storage of Medication" indicated that
"Medications and biologicals are stored
properly, following manufacturer's
recommendations or those of the supplier to
maintain their integrity and to support safe
administration."
F812
SS=E
Food Procurement,Store/Prepare/ServeSanitary
CFR(s): 483.60(i)(1)(2)
F812
05/21/2019
§483.60(i) Food safety requirements.
The facility must §483.60(i)(1) - Procure food from sources
approved or considered satisfactory by federal,
state or local authorities.
(i) This may include food items obtained
directly from local producers, subject to
applicable State and local laws or regulations.
(ii) This provision does not prohibit or prevent
facilities from using produce grown in facility
gardens, subject to compliance with applicable
safe growing and food-handling practices.
(iii) This provision does not preclude residents
from consuming foods not procured by the
facility.
§483.60(i)(2) - Store, prepare, distribute and
serve food in accordance with professional
standards for food service safety.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview and record
review, the facility failed to ensure the
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
BELL CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
4900 Florence Ave
Bell, CA 90201
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following:
Label and date refrigerated and dry food items.
Use hairnet and beard net/guard while in the
food preparation area.
Cold foods were held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit
(F) or lower.
Kitchen equipment was cleaned and sanitized (
cleaning something to make it free of bacteria
or disease causing elements).
Nourishments were stored at a proper
temperature.
These deficient practices had the potential to
cause foodborne illness (an infection or
irritation of the gastrointestinal tract caused by
food or beverages that contain harmful
bacteria, parasites, viruses, or chemicals) due
to unsafe food handling practices causing
vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, and
chills.
Findings:
a. During an initial kitchen tour on 5/20/19 at
7:45 a.m., Kitchen staff/Cook (Cook 3) was
observed walking from a walk-in-freezer
towards the kitchen's entrance. However, Cook
3 was not wearing a hairnet, but applied a
hairnet immediately when she reached the
hairnet storage, beside the entrance door.
b. During a concurrent observation of facility's
kitchen and an interview with Cook 1 on
5/20/19, the reach in refrigerator had the
following food items that were opened.
However, the items were either left in the reach
in refrigerator after "use by" date, or did not
have a "use by" date:
1. The mayonnaise had an open date of
4/30/19, but did not have a "use by" date,
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STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
BELL CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
4900 Florence Ave
Bell, CA 90201
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2. The apple sauce with "use by" date of
5/18/19,
3. The container of fruit cocktail with a "use by"
date of 5/18/19.
During an interview Cook 1 stated, she was not
sure how long the items should be kept in the
refrigerator.
c. During a concurrent interview and
observation of the kitchen on 5/20/19 at 7:55
a.m., the following was observed:
1. The container of cornflakes was not labeled
when it was opened, and had a "use by' date,
2. The breadsticks with opened date of 8/10/18,
3. There was one container of Kimchi (one-third
full), without a date to show when it was
opened, and to indicate a 'use by' date.
During an interview on 5/20/19 at 7:55 a.m.,
Cook 1 stated, a Korean kitchen staff would
smell the Kimchi to check if it was still good.
d. During an interview and observation on
5/20/19 at 8:30 a.m., one fixed can opener was
observed with black particles after wiping it with
a tissue paper. Cook 1 stated, kitchen
equipment was to be cleaned, and sanitized
after each use.
e. During a follow up kitchen tour on 5/21/19 at
11:23 a.m., a male kitchen staff (MKS), who
had a visible beard, was not wearing a beard
net or beard guard to protect the foods. Dietary
Supervisor (DS) stated, no beard net/guard
was available in the facility and was not aware
male staff had to wear one.
f. During an interview and observation on
5/21/19 at 11:55 a.m., one deep stainless bowl
containing prepared and ready to be served
cucumber salad was observed with
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STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
BELL CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
4900 Florence Ave
Bell, CA 90201
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temperatures of 55-60 degrees Fahrenheit (F),
which was checked twice, and verified by using
surveyor's thermometer. DS stated the
temperature of the cucumber salad should be
held at 41 degrees F or lower. DS further
stated that they will not serve the cucumber
salad anymore, but instead the facility will
serve a food substitute.
g. During observation, and interview on 5/21/19
at 2:44 p.m., a refrigerator inside the
employee's lounge with a sign indicating "For
employees only," was checked with certified
nursing assistant (CNA 8). The following food
items were kept in the refrigerator:
1. Two, 3 gallons of milk, one dated 5/13/19,
and and another dated 5/20/19,
2. One yogurt dated 12/17, and
3. One mighty shakes carton dated 5/16/19.
During an interview on 5/21/19 at 2:44 p.m.,
CNA 8 stated that those food items are
nourishment for residents.
During an interview on 5/24/19 at 8:48 a.m.,
Maintenance and Laundry supervisor (MS)
stated, he never performed temperature checks
on the employee's refrigerator, thus there was
no temperature log available.
h. During an observation on 5/23/19 at 3:03
p.m., Cook 2 entered the kitchen entrance
door, and was observed, instead of wearing,
was holding a hairnet in her shirt pocket.
A review of an undated facility's policy and
procedure titled "Dietary Department"
indicated:
1. The following are requirements for dietary
employees:
1. Personnel requirements
a. Wear a hair covering
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STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
BELL CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
4900 Florence Ave
Bell, CA 90201
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b. Keep mustaches and sideburns neatly
trimmed.
2. The following are guidelines for food
preparation and serving:
a. All equipment must be cleaned and sanitized
before use.
b. Cold foods must be kept at 45 degrees
Fahrenheit or below
c. Keep refrigerator foods in shallow pans in
order to expedite cooling.
3. The following are guidelines for storage of
food:
a. Properly label all non-food items and food
items.
4. Guidelines for Equipment Care
a. Clean and sanitize... and equipment after
each use.
A review of facility's policy and procedures
titled "Food Storage" updated 11/09, indicated:
a. Fresh milk... It should be stored and carefully
rotated in refrigeration at 41 degrees
Fahrenheit or less.
b. Label and date all storage containers or bins.
F813
SS=E
Personal Food Policy
CFR(s): 483.60(i)(3)
F813
05/21/2019
§483.60(i)(3) Have a policy regarding use and
storage of foods brought to residents by family
and other visitors to ensure safe and sanitary
storage, handling, and consumption.
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Bell, CA 90201
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This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview and record
review, facility failed to ensure proper storage,
handling, and reheating, residents foods
brought in from outside sources.
The following were not followed and or
provided:
a. Safe and sanitary resident's food storage
and reheating appliance.
b. Resident's food that were easily
distinguishable from facility and/or employee's
food.
c. Properly labeled and dated food items.
d. Family and staff education regarding food
storage and reheating process of resaident's
foods brought in from outside.
e. Routine and proper refrigerator temperature
monitoring.
This deficient practice had the potential to
cause foodborne illness (an infection or
irritation of the gastrointestinal tract caused by
food or beverages that contain harmful
bacteria, parasites, viruses, or chemicals), and
lead to vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain,
fever, and chills.
Findings:
a. During an interview and observation on
5/21/19 at 7:20 a.m., witnessed by Medical
Records Supervisor (MR), an anonymous
family member (ANONFM) was observed
reheating food brought from outside in the
employee's lounge microwave. ANONFM left
after MR informed her she needed to reheat
her food in another microwave. MR stated,
ANONFM always come in the morning to feed
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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Bell, CA 90201
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a resident/family member.
During a concurrent interview, ANONFM
stated, she was reheating her food using the
employee designated microwave, that was
inside the employee's lounge, for a long time.
ANONFM also stated, most of the time she
brought food from outside, reheated it and fed
her family member who was a resident in the
facility, but nobody informed her that they were
not allowed to use the microwave in the
employee's lounge. ANONFM also verified the
microwave had caked on food particles.
During an interview on 5/21/19 at 10:28 a.m.,
Restorative Nursing Assistant (RNA 3) stated,
family members are allowed to bring food from
outside. RNA 3 stated, most family members
stayed and ate with residents. RNA 3 also
stated, most of the time, there were no
leftovers but in case there were leftovers they
would bring it to kitchen for storage.
During an interview on 5/21/19 at 10:33 a.m.,
Certified nursing assistant (CNA 3) stated that
families can bring food from outside but there
was no separate refrigerator to store the
resident's foods, and they used employee
refrigerator. CNA 3 stated there were only two
refrigerators in the kitchen, one in the
employee's lounge and one main refrigerator in
the kitchen.
During an interview and observation on 5/21/19
at 2:40 p.m., Activities Supervisor (AS) stated,
there were no refrigerator and microwave
inside the dining/activity room. AS further
stated, the resident's families would use
employee lounge to reheat the food brought
from outside, and store foods in the employee
refrigerator.
During an observation, and interview on
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5/21/19 at 2:44 p.m., the refrigerator inside the
employee lounge had a posted sign indicating
"For employees only." The following items was
stored inside of the employee refrigerator,
which was verified with CNA 8:
1. One loaf of bread without a 'use by' date,
2. Two small packets of mayonnaise that had
no expiration dates,
3. Foods, and
4. Nourishment for the facility residents.
During an interview on 5/21/19 at 2:44 p.m.,
CNA 8 was unable to identify the items stored
in the employee refrigerator, such as loaf of
bread, and foods, were brought by
residents/families or it belonged to the
employees. CNA 8 stated the refrigerator was
"filthy."
During an interview on 5/22/19 at 8:15 a.m.,
Assistant Activities (AA) stated, the resident's
families could bring foods from the outside. AA
stated foods from families could be reheated in
the employee's lounge and if needed to be
refrigerated or for any leftovers, families stored
them in the employee designated refrigerator.
AA also stated, there were only one refrigerator
and microwave for both employees and the
residents/families to use.
During an interview on 5/24/19 at 7:45 a.m.,
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN 2) stated
families are allowed to bring food; most of the
time families asked staff to reheat the food in
the microwave then brought it into the room.
LVN 2 stated, since it was mostly AS, AA and
CNAs who received the food from families, she
was not aware if the family's or resident's food
items could be stored in the employee
designated refrigerator.
During an interview on 5/24/19 at 7:53 a.m.,
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Director of Staff Development (DSD) stated,
family members can bring foods from outside,
but it had to be labeled with their name and
date if stored in the designated employee
refrigerator. DSD stated, families and CNAs
were allowed to reheat food from outside using
the microwave inside the employee lounge.
DSD further stated, maintenance was
responsible for refrigerator temperature
monitoring and housekeeper cleaned the
refrigerator every Friday.
During an interview on 5/24/19 at 8:20 a.m.,
Registered Nurse (RN 1) stated, family
members were notified that they can bring food
from outside but had to check resident's
condition and diet first with charge nurses. RN
1 but were not allowed to store resident's food
or food from outside in the employee
refrigerator. RN 1 further stated, she was not
aware of food reheating policy.
During an interview on 5/24/19 at 8:25 a.m.,
Director of Nursing (DON) stated, food from
outside should be labeled with the resident's
name. date and it could be stored in the
employee designated refrigerator. DON stated,
staff could reheat the food in the microwave
inside the employee lounge; foods could be
reheated for one minute, or depending on the
kind of food to be reheated. DON also stated, it
was maintenance personnel's responsibility to
monitor refrigerator temperature and
housekeeper to clean it every week.
During an interview and observation on 5/24/19
at 8:48 a.m., Maintenance and Laundry
supervisor (MS) stated, employee designated
refrigerator temperature was never checked,
thus no temperature log was available. MS
stated, housekeeper cleaned refrigerator every
Friday, foods without label was to be thrown
away.
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A review of facility's policy and procedures
titled "Non-Facility food" not dated indicated: In
order to maintain a safe environment for all
residents in the facility the following Policy and
procedure shall be followed and enforced:
1. Families/friends/other sources (Food
providers) are required to inform the charge
nurse of their intentions to bring food to a
resident. Only after receiving consent may food
be taken to any given room.
2. Foods not placed in proper containers and
properly marked (date/time) or outdated, shall
be disposed of daily. It is the responsibility of
the CAN and the charge nurse to verify this
compliance.
A review of facility's policy and procedures
titled "foods brought by family/visitors" revised
2/14 indicated he following:
1. Perishable foods must be stored in resealable containers with tightly fitting lids in the
refrigerator. Containers will be labeled with the
resident's name, the item and the "use by"
date.
2. The nursing staff is responsible for
discarding perishable foods on or before the
"use by" date.
A review of facility's undated policy and
procedures titled "Refrigerator-Reach in" and
"Microwave Oven" indicated:
Sanitation of Equipment
Refrigerator
a. Frequency: Daily
1. Wipe up spills on shelves, sides, and floor of
refrigerator. Use clean sanitizing solution and
clean cloth.
2. Wash doors inside and out, doorframe and
front, and gaskets.
b. Weekly
Microwave
Frequency: Daily
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Wipe down inside with special attention to
inside of oven door to provide adequate seal to
prevent microwave leakage.
F880
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Infection Prevention & Control
CFR(s): 483.80(a)(1)(2)(4)(e)(f)
F880
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§483.80 Infection Control
The facility must establish and maintain an
infection prevention and control program
designed to provide a safe, sanitary and
comfortable environment and to help prevent
the development and transmission of
communicable diseases and infections.
§483.80(a) Infection prevention and control
program.
The facility must establish an infection
prevention and control program (IPCP) that
must include, at a minimum, the following
elements:
§483.80(a)(1) A system for preventing,
identifying, reporting, investigating, and
controlling infections and communicable
diseases for all residents, staff, volunteers,
visitors, and other individuals providing
services under a contractual arrangement
based upon the facility assessment conducted
according to §483.70(e) and following accepted
national standards;
§483.80(a)(2) Written standards, policies, and
procedures for the program, which must
include, but are not limited to:
(i) A system of surveillance designed to identify
possible communicable diseases or
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infections before they can spread to other
persons in the facility;
(ii) When and to whom possible incidents of
communicable disease or infections should be
reported;
(iii) Standard and transmission-based
precautions to be followed to prevent spread of
infections;
(iv)When and how isolation should be used for
a resident; including but not limited to:
(A) The type and duration of the isolation,
depending upon the infectious agent or
organism involved, and
(B) A requirement that the isolation should be
the least restrictive possible for the resident
under the circumstances.
(v) The circumstances under which the facility
must prohibit employees with a communicable
disease or infected skin lesions from direct
contact with residents or their food, if direct
contact will transmit the disease; and
(vi)The hand hygiene procedures to be
followed by staff involved in direct resident
contact.
§483.80(a)(4) A system for recording incidents
identified under the facility's IPCP and the
corrective actions taken by the facility.
§483.80(e) Linens.
Personnel must handle, store, process, and
transport linens so as to prevent the spread of
infection.
§483.80(f) Annual review.
The facility will conduct an annual review of its
IPCP and update their program, as necessary.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview, and record
review, the facility failed to:
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1. Adopt and implement hand hygiene policy
and procedures (a way of cleaning one's hands
that substantially reduces potential harmful
microorganisms on the hands) that followed the
accepted national standards.
2. Ensure the facility staff involved in direct
contact with the resident, and their
environment, followed hand hygiene
procedures based on accepted national
standards, during medication administration, for
seven of 7 randomly observed residents (19,
21, 38, 42, 67, 78, 95).
These deficient practices increased the risk of
spreading communicable disease (an infection
transmissible by direct contact with an affected
individual or the individual's body fluids or by
indirect means) from staff to resident or
resident to resident, potentially resulting in
serious health complications including
hospitalization or death.
Findings:
a 1. On 05/20/19 at 08:02 AM, during an
observation of medication administration, the
registered nurse (RN 2) was observed donning
(putting on) gloves in order to perform a blood
pressure check for Resident 78. After
completing the blood pressure check, RN 2
removed her gloves and began to prepare
medications without performing hand hygiene
(washing her hands with soap and water or
using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.)
a 2. On 05/20/19 at 08:10 AM, during an
observation of medication administration, RN 2
was observed removing her gloves after
performing a blood pressure check for Resident
42. RN 2 then began to prepare medications
without performing hand hygiene.
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a 3. On 05/20/19 at 08:47 AM, RN 2 was
observed completing medication administration
for Resident 95. Upon leaving the room, RN 2
was not observed performing hand hygiene
before she moved on to the next resident.
On 05/20/19 at 03:51 PM, during an interview,
RN 2 stated she changes gloves frequently
during medication administration without
washing her hands or using hand sanitizer. RN
2 stated that "I can wear gloves instead of
washing my hands or using hand sanitizer."
b 1. On 05/21/19 at 08:01 AM, the licensed
vocational nurse (LVN 1) was not observed
performing hand hygiene prior to checking
blood pressure for Resident 19.
b 2. On 05/21/19 at 08:15 AM, LVN 1 was not
observed performing hand hygiene prior to
checking blood pressure for Resident 67.
b 3. On 05/21/19 at 08:23 AM, LVN 1 was not
observed performing hand hygiene prior to
administering an insulin (a medication used to
treat high blood sugar) injection for Resident
38.
b 4. On 05/21/19 at 08:37 AM, LVN 1 was not
observed performing hand hygiene prior to
checking blood pressure for Resident 21.
A review of the facility's undated policy titled
"Handwashing" indicated that "Brief resident
care activities involving direct contact (e.g.
taking a blood pressure) do not require
handwashing."
However, according to The Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (a federal agency that
conducts and supports health promotion,
prevention and preparedness activities in the
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United States, with the goal of improving
overall public health), Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention's Guidelines for Hand
Hygiene in Health-Care Settings, published
10/25/2002, page 27 indicated that among
"Indications for Hand Hygiene" are "Contact
with a patient's intact skin (e.g. taking a blood
pressure ...)" and "After glove removal."
On 05/21/19 at 03:16 PM, during an interview,
the director of nursing (DON) stated that hand
hygiene should occur before and after all direct
resident care activities, including taking a blood
pressure or giving an injection, before gloves
are donned, and again once they are removed.
The DON stated the facility's policy as written
did not appear to align with standard nursing
practice or accepted national standards on
hand hygiene and should be revised. The DON
stated, based on her observation, she was
aware the facility staff did not always follow
proper hand hygiene procedures, and she was
working with her staff to retrain them on
following proper hand hygiene standards, and
procedures.
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Antibiotic Stewardship Program
CFR(s): 483.80(a)(3)
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05/21/2019
§483.80(a) Infection prevention and control
program.
The facility must establish an infection
prevention and control program (IPCP) that
must include, at a minimum, the following
elements:
§483.80(a)(3) An antibiotic stewardship
program that includes antibiotic use protocols
and a system to monitor antibiotic use.
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This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on interview and record review, the
facility failed to:
1. Include in its infection prevention and control
program ([IPCP] a comprehensive program
used to help recognize, prevent, and help
control the spread of infection in the facility)
best practice clinical criteria used to guide the
selection and duration of antibiotic (medications
used to treat infections) therapy when
necessary to treat residents who have been
determined to have a true infections (the
establishment of an infective agent in or on a
suitable host, producing clinical signs and
symptoms).
2. Establish a system to monitor for the use of
antibiotics in the facility.
These deficient practices increased the risk
that:
1. Residents may receive treatment with
antibiotics not best suited to treat their
infections or for a suboptimal period of time
resulting in their infection not being treated
appropriately or completely.
2. The residents may experience preventable
adverse effects (unwanted, uncomfortable, or
dangerous effects which may impair a
resident's ability to function at their highest
possible level of physical, mental, and
psychosocial well-being) related to antibiotic
use including, but not limited to: nausea,
vomiting, and diarrhea.
3. Antibiotic therapy may become ineffective at
treating residents' future infections.
Findings:
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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: _______________
056218
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COMPLETED
05/24/2019
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
BELL CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
4900 Florence Ave
Bell, CA 90201
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On 05/21/19 at 02:14 PM, during a review of
the facility's IPCP program, the IPCP did not
contain any written protocols or clinical criteria
to help guide the appropriate selection and
duration of antibiotic therapy in the residents
who had been determined to have true
infections. The IPCP program did not contain
any data or the trends of antibiotic usage or
any tools with which to communicate antibiotic
prescribing trends to the facility's prescribing
physicians.
During a concurrent interview, the infection
control nurse (ICN) stated she had served as
the facility's infection preventionist (individual
selected by the facility to be responsible for
implementing the IPCP) since January 2019.
The ICN stated that despite the fact she
worked 40 hours per week, at the direction of
the director of nursing (DON), and the
administrator (ADM), she only spent one day
per week on infection control duties and the
other four days per week were spent doing
direct resident care activities. The ICN stated
she did not feel that amount of time was
sufficient to fully implement an infection control
and antibiotic stewardship (an oversight
program used to guide appropriate selection
and duration of antibiotic therapy) program.
ICN stated there was no data kept on trends of
antibiotic usage, no communication of antibiotic
prescribing trends to the facility's prescribing
physicians, and no written protocols on the
selection of antibiotics present in the IPCP. The
ICN stated antibiotic selection to treat infections
was at the sole discretion of the prescribing
physician and the facility did not evaluate their
use after they were prescribed.
A review of the facility's undated policy titled
"Policy for Antibiotic Stewardship Program"
indicated the team of individuals responsible for
implementing the antibiotic stewardship
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STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
BELL CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
4900 Florence Ave
Bell, CA 90201
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program (ASP team) will "review data and
monitor antibiotic usage patterns on a regular
basis" and "report on the number of antibiotics
prescribed and the number of residents treated
each month." The policy also indicated "the
infection preventionist will collect and review
data such as: type of antibiotic ordered, route
of administration, antibiotic costs" and "whether
the antibiotic was changed during the course of
treatment." The policy further indicated
"feedback will be given to physicians by the
ASP team on their individual prescribing
patterns of cultures ordered and antibiotics
prescribed, as indicated."
F921
SS=E
Safe/Functional/Sanitary/Comfortable Environ
CFR(s): 483.90(i)
F921
05/21/2019
§483.90(i) Other Environmental Conditions
The facility must provide a safe, functional,
sanitary, and comfortable environment for
residents, staff and the public.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview and record
review, facility failed to ensure safe and
sanitary environment was provided for two of
19 sampled residents (23, 87), and staff.
The facility failed to provide the following:
a. The facility failed to maintain Residents 23,
and 87's bathroom ceiling fan in a safe,
functioning manner to prevent injuries.
Residents 23, 30 and 87's bathroom ceiling fan
was loose, and it almost fell off.
b. The facility failed to provide the residents,
their families, and staff a sanitary, and clean
refrigerator, and microwave oven to store, and
heat their foods.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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BELL CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
4900 Florence Ave
Bell, CA 90201
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Findings:
a 1. A review of Resident 23's face sheet
(admission record), indicated an admission
date of 10/12/17 with diagnoses of muscle
weakness and difficulty walking.
A review of Resident 23's Minimum Data Set
(MDS), a standardized assessment and care
screening tool, dated 2/18/19 indicated
Resident 23 had a Brief Interview for Mental
Status ([BIMS] an assessment of cognition)
score of 6 (a score of 0-7 indicated severely
impaired cognition). A concurrent review of
Resident 23's MDS, for Resident 23's
Functional Status (individual's ability to perform
normal daily activities required to meet basic
needs) indicated resident needs supervision on
bed mobility and limited assistance with toilet
use.
a 2. A review of Resident 87's face sheet
(admission record), indicated the resident was
admitted on 2/28/19 with diagnoses of muscle
weakness, essential hypertension (high blood
pressure with unknown cause) and type 2
diabetes mellitus (a condition that affects the
way the body processes blood sugar.)
A review of Resident 87's Minimum Data Set
(MDS), a standardized assessment and care
screening tool, dated 1/21/19 indicated
Resident 87 had a Brief Interview for Mental
Status (BIMS-an assessment of cognition)
score of 10 (a score of 8-12 indicates
moderately impaired cognition). A concurrent
review of Resident 87's MDS, "Functional
Status" (individual's ability to perform normal
daily activities required to meet basic needs)
indicated Resident 87 needs extensive
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BELL CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
4900 Florence Ave
Bell, CA 90201
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assistance with bed mobility and transfers.
During an observation on 5/20/19 at 9:55 a.m.,
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA 8) verified
Resident's 23, and 87's bathroom ceiling was
loose, which was almost falling off, potentially
injuring the residents, staff, and visitors. CNA 8
stated the ceiling fan was loose before the
inspection, but was unable to remember when
she first noticed it.
During an interview on 5/22/19 at 9:00 a.m.
Maintenance Supervisor (MS) stated nobody
reported the loose ceiling fan to him. MS stated
it was the staff's responsibility to report it to
maintenance regarding equipment and furniture
that needed repairs. MS stated, maintenance
logbook was available in the nursing station,
which was used as a means of communication
between staff, and maintenance. MS also
stated, he was collecting logbook every
morning, and if the repair was urgent, the staff
should had called him.
A review of facility's maintenance logbook
showed there was no notice about Resident 23,
and 87's damaged ceiling fan, that was loose,
and was almost falling off.
A review of an undated facility's policy and
procedures titled "Maintenance Department"
indicated: A clean and safe facility and grounds
are maintained through a comprehensive
program of scheduled inspections.
1. General guidelines
a. Floor, wall and ceiling surfaces must be
smooth, dry and cleanable. Any cracks may
harbor bacteria.
B. During the facility entrance on 5/20/19 at
9:03 a.m., employee's lounge was observed
with dirty floor and foul odor.
b. During an observation, and interview, on
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COMPLETED
05/24/2019
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BELL CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
4900 Florence Ave
Bell, CA 90201
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5/21/19 at 2:44 p.m., verified with certified
nursing assistant (CNA 8), there was a
refrigerator inside the employee's lounge with a
sign indicating "For employees only." The
refrigerator was observed with food particles,
and stains. On the inside of the refrigerator
there were leftover foods, and a brown colored
stains on the top, bottom and side drawers.
The food containers and plastic bags were not
organized, with empty bottles, and
packets/sachets. CNA 8 was unable to identify
if the loaf of bread and foods were brought in
by the residents, their families or other
employees.
c. During an observation and interview on
5/21/19 at 7:20 a.m., the microwave oven
inside the employee lounge was observed with
food crumbs, and red to brown stains on all the
sides, including the microwave dish, which was
verified by an Anonymous family member
(ANONFM).
A review of an undated facility's policy and
procedures titled "Refrigerator-Reach In" and
"Microwave Oven" not dated, indicated:
Sanitation of Equipment
Refrigerator
a. Frequency: Daily
1. Wipe up spills on shelves, sides, and floor of
refrigerator. Use clean sanitizing solution and
clean cloth.
2. Wash doors inside and out, doorframe and
front, and gaskets.
Microwave
Frequency: Daily
Wipe down inside with special attention to
inside of oven door to provide adequate seal to
prevent microwave leakage.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X1) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
A. BUILDING: ___________
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056218
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COMPLETED
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BELL CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
4900 Florence Ave
Bell, CA 90201
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