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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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PICO RIVERA HEALTHCARE CENTER
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Pico Rivera, CA 90660
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The following reflects the findings of the
Department of Public Health during a
Recertification Survey and Entity Reported
Incident Investigation.
Entity Reported Incident # CA00508496Substantiated (F226 was written)
Representing the Department of Public Health:
Surveyor ID#: 36205
Surveyor ID#: 14330
Surveyor ID#: 36904
Surveyor ID#: 36925
Surveyor ID#: 36926
Total Resident Census: 98
Total Resident Sample: 20
Randomly Selected Residents: 1
Highest Scope and Severity: G
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RIGHT TO BE FREE FROM PHYSICAL
RESTRAINTS
CFR(s): 483.13(a)
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The resident has the right to be free from any
physical restraints imposed for purposes of
discipline or convenience, and not required to
treat the resident's medical symptoms.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
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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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Based on observation, interview, and record
review, the facility failed to ensure that
residents had specific medical symptoms
before the use of physical restraints for four of
four residents (11, 14, 16, and 17) observed
with physical restraints in a total sample of 20
residents. This had the potential for the
residents to have reduced independence,
functional capacity and quality of life.
Findings:
a. A review of the Admission Record indicated
Resident 14 was admitted to the facility on
8/9/16, with diagnoses that included dementia
(a decline of mental abilities such as thinking,
reasoning and memory) and diabetes mellitus
(a metabolism disorder that affects the body's
ability to use blood sugar resulting to high
levels of sugar in the blood).
A review of the Minimum Data Set ( MDS-a
resident assessment and care planning tool),
dated 8/16/16, indicated Resident 14 was
assessed with short and long term memory
recall problems and required extensive
assistance (weight bearing support and at
times requires full staff performance) in
ambulation and transfer.
On 10/24/16 at 10:10 a.m., 10/25/16 at 1:15
p.m., and 10/26/16 at 9:00 a.m., Resident 14
was observed sitting quietly with a non self release waist belt around her waist area that
was tied to the back of her wheelchair.
Resident 14 was observed sitting on a pad
alarm (a monitoring device that makes a loud
sound when the resident tries to get up and
pressure is released from the pad) while in the
wheelchair. Resident 14 was alert and Spanish
speaking. The assistant activity staff (AA 1)
acted as the interpreter for Resident 14.
Resident 14 was unable to self- release the
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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Pico Rivera, CA 90660
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non self -release waist belt when instructed to
do so. Resident 14 stated she did not know
why the staff applied the non self -release waist
belt to her.
On 10/26/16 at 1:15 p.m., the medical record of
Resident 14 was reviewed with the director of
nursing (DON). Resident 14's physician's order,
dated 8/31/16, indicated to apply a non-selfrelease waist belt when Resident 14 was in
wheelchair due to attempts to get out of her
wheelchair unassisted. The DON stated the
pad alarm was applied to prevent Resident 14
from falling while in the wheelchair. There was
no documented evidence as to why Resident
14 would require the use of a non-self-release
waist belt. The DON stated the Resident 14's
medical record did not contain a thorough
documentation of the events leading up to the
use of the non self -release waist belt to justify
Resident 14's behavioral problem of attempting
to get out of wheelchair unassisted was due to
a specific medical symptom and the use of the
physical restraint was medically necessary for
Resident 14.
b. A review of Resident 11's Admission Record
indicated that the facility admitted Resident 11
on 7/6/14 and on 2/11/15, with diagnoses that
included dementia, difficulty in walking,
generalized muscle weakness, Type 2 diabetes
(the body's inability to use insulin the right
way), and hypothyroidism (a condition in which
the body lacks sufficient thyroid hormone).
A review of Resident 11's Minimum Data Set
(MDS), dated 8/20/16, indicated that Resident
11 had moderate cognitive (mental ability)
impairment that required limited assistance
(staff provided guided maneuvering of limbs or
other non-weight bearing assistance) with daily
living activities.
A review of Resident 11's Multidisciplinary
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PICO RIVERA HEALTHCARE CENTER
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Progress Record, dated 10/19/15 - 11/21/15,
indicated that Resident 11 was up in the
wheelchair on several occasions but the record
did not indicate that the resident spontaneously
stood up from the wheelchair during that time.
On 10/19/15, the record indicated that Resident
11 had difficulty in walking.
A review of the Order Summary Report, printed
on 9/28/16, indicated that on 11/21/15, the
physician ordered the application of a selfrelease belt restraint on Resident 11 due to
Resident 11 standing up spontaneously while
unassisted.
A review of the License Nurse Record, dated
11/21/15, 3 p.m. - 11.p.m. shift, indicated that
Resident 11 had periods of confusion and had
impaired cognition (mental ability).
A review of Resident 11's physical restraint
assessment, dated 11/21/15, indicated that the
diagnosis pertaining to mobility was status-post
fall and the medical symptom that warranted
the use of a restraint was due to an unsteady
gait. At the time of the assessment, Resident
11 was using a personal alarm in bed and in
the wheelchair. The assessment indicated that
the facility provided less restrictive measures
such as the use of body alarm and safety
reminders, but were all ineffective due to
impaired cognition. Hence, the interdisciplinary
team recommended the use of a self-release
belt when Resident 11 is up on the wheelchair
because the resident had repeatedly attempted
to get up from the wheelchair unattended.
A review of Resident 11's physical restraint
reassessment and reduction tool indicated that
on 2/20/16, the continued use of the selfrelease belt restraint order was still in effect.
The facility found its use to be appropriate and
necessary to manage Resident 11's safety and
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positioning. The diagnosis was "standing up
unassisted spontaneously."
A review of Resident 11's physical restraint
reassessment, dated 5/20/16, indicated that
the use of a self-release belt restraint was still
necessary for the same reasons they had
during the previous reassessment.
A review of Resident 11's care plan indicated
that a plan of care for the use of a self-release
belt restraint while up in the wheelchair was
initiated on 8/31/16, with risks that included
decreased mobility, decreased physical
functioning, contracture development,
behavioral problem, incontinence, pressure
sores, circulatory problem, dehydration and
weight loss.
During an interview with the restorative nursing
assistant (RNA 1) on 10/26/2016 at 7:55 a.m.,
RNA 1 stated that Resident 11 was using a
self-release belt restraint while she was on her
wheelchair. RNA 1 stated that Resident 11
could not remove the restraint while she was
on the wheelchair; it prevents her from falling.
On 10/26/16 at 8:50 a.m., Resident 11 was
observed rolling her wheelchair in the hallway.
Resident 11 had a self-release belt restraint
attached to her and the wheelchair.
A review of a letter from the Centers for
Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
addressed to the directors of the state agency,
dated 6/22/07, indicated that falls do not
constitute self-injurious behavior or a medical
symptom that warrants the use of a physical
restraint.
c. A review of Resident 16's Admission Record
indicated that the facility admitted Resident 16
on 3/5/15 and on 7/5/16, with diagnoses that
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included urinary tract infection, syncope (a
temporary loss of consciousness due to the
sudden decline of blood flow to the brain),
muscle weakness, difficulty in walking, and
hypertension (commonly called high blood
pressure, a disease in which blood flows
through blood vessels at higher than normal
pressure).
A review of Resident 16's MDS, dated 8/13/16,
indicated that Resident 16 had severe cognitive
impairment and was totally dependent in daily
living activities.
A review of Resident 16's Order Summary
Report, printed on 9/28/16, indicated that the
physician ordered a lap buddy (a soft laptop
cushion that fits snugly between the resident
and wheelchair frame) restraint on 7/6/16. The
order indicated, "Apply lap buddy while up in
the wheelchair for positioning secondary to
resident unable to maintain body alignment
manifested by leaning forward."
On 10/26/16 at 1:15 p.m., Resident 16 was
sleeping in her room while sitting on her
wheelchair. Resident 16 had a lap buddy
restraint on her lap.
During an interview with the licensed vocational
nurse (LVN 5) on 10/26/16 at 1:15 p.m., LVN 5
stated that she had been working in this facility
for seven years. LVN 5 stated that they
purposely put a lap buddy restraint on the
resident when the resident is on the wheelchair
to prevent her from falling. LVN 5 stated that
Resident 16 would not be able to remove the
lap buddy even if she wanted to.
During an interview with LVN 2 and the DON
on 10/26/16 at 3 p.m., both staff stated that
there was no documented evidence available
to indicate that the facility assessed Resident
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16 for postural problems manifested by leaning
forward when on the wheelchair that warrants
the use of a lap buddy restraint. The DON
stated that they could not provide any
documented evidence to indicate that the
facility assessed Resident 16 for a specific
medical symptom that would justify the
continued use of the lap buddy restraint.
d. A review of Resident 17's Admission Record
indicated the resident was admitted to the
facility on 10/20/16, with diagnoses that
included dissociative disorder (experiences a
disconnection and lack of continuity between
thoughts, memories, surroundings, actions and
identity), conversion disorder (occurs when a
response to stress shows up as a physical
disorder), anxiety disorder, difficulty in walking,
muscle weakness, major depressive disorder
(mood disorder that affects the way a person
thinks, feels, & handless daily activities),
hypertension (high blood pressure), chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease ([COPD] a
progressive disease that makes it hard to
breath), asthma (a chronic lung disease that
inflames and narrows the airways), and anemia
(low number of red blood cells).
A review of Resident 17's MDS, dated 6/15/16,
indicated Resident 17 was sometimes
understood, required extensive assistance from
one person with transfers, walking, and
dressing. The MDS indicated Resident 17 was
frequently incontinent (lacking control of bowel
and urine) and required assistance to use the
toilet. The MDS indicated Resident 17's
balance was not steady and only able to
stabilize with staff assistance.
A review of Resident 17's nurses' notes, dated
10/11/16, 3 p.m. - 11 p.m. shift, indicated
Resident 17's physician was called and an
order was obtained for a lap buddy and the
physician was informed that the alarm on the
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wheelchair was not effective.
A review of Resident 17's physician's order,
dated 10/11/16 at 6 p.m., indicated an order for
a lap buddy while up in the wheelchair to
prevent resident from getting up unattended.
The order did not indicate the presence of a
medical symptom for the lap buddy.
The care plan for Resident 17, dated 10/11/16,
indicated the resident was required to have a
wheelchair with lap tray/lap table for
positioning, to prevent the resident from getting
up unassisted.
A review of Resident 17's physical restraint
assessment, dated 10/11/16, indicated that the
facility's interdisciplinary team (IDT)
recommendations were to use a lap buddy as a
restraint for the resident while she was up in
her wheelchair, to prevent her from getting up
unattended.
During an observation on 10/27/16, at 7:30
a.m., Resident 17 was observed sitting up in a
wheelchair, next to her bed, with a dark blue
lap buddy (a lap cushion used to prevent the
resident from standing up from the wheelchair)
across her lap.
On 10/27/16 at 2:10 p.m., during an interview,
the director of nursing (DON) was asked what
was the reason for ordering the lap buddy for
Resident 17, the DON stated, "She slid from
the wheelchair." The DON was asked if there
was a medical symptom indicated in Resident
17's clinical record for the use of the lap buddy,
the DON turned the pages of Resident 17's
clinical record and then stated, "No, I don't see
one; I guess we should have thought about it."
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CFR(s): 483.13(c)
The facility must develop and implement written
policies and procedures that prohibit
mistreatment, neglect, and abuse of residents
and misappropriation of resident property.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on interview and record review, the
facility failed to immediately remove, from all
resident areas, a staff member accused of
rough handling one out of 20 sampled
residents (Resident 15).
This deficient practice had the potential to
expose Resident 15 and other residents to
unsafe conditions.
Findings:
On 10/25/16, at 8:11 a.m., during medication
pass on the East Station of the facility with
licensed vocational nurse (LVN 3), Resident 15
reported she was experiencing pain on her
neck and on her right shoulder due to an
incident that happened the early morning of
10/25/16. Resident 15 reported to LVN 3 that a
female nurse who was changing her adult brief
pulled her neck roughly to turn her on her side
and told her, "You are too heavy." During an
interview at the time, LVN 3 stated that
Resident 15 did not usually complain of pain.
A review of the facility's certified nursing
assistant (CNA) record, dated October 2015,
indicated CNA 2 was assigned to Resident 15
on 10/25/16, for the 11p.m. to 7 a.m. shift.
On 10/26/16 at 8:30 a.m., CNA 2 was observed
working on the East Station by Resident 15's
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room.
On 10/26/16, at 10:50 a.m., CNA 2 stated she
was assigned to Resident 15 on 10/25/16 on
the 11p.m. to 7 a.m., shift. CNA 2 stated the 7
a.m. to 3 p.m. was her usual shift and that on
10/26/16 for the 7 a.m. to 3p.m. shift, she was
assigned on the East Station to Rooms 1, 2,
and 3.
A review of Resident 15's Admission Record
indicated Resident 15 was initially admitted to
the facility on 9/24/14 and was re-admitted to
the facility on 12/17/15. Resident 15's
diagnoses included muscle weakness and
osteoporosis (weak bones that can easily
break).
A review on the Resident 15's Minimum Data
Set (MDS), a resident assessment and carescreening tool, dated 9/12/16, indicated
Resident 15 had severe impairment in cognitive
skills (mental ability) for daily decision-making,
requiring extensive assistance (weight bearing
support and at times requires full staff
performance) for bed mobility requiring one
person assist and was totally dependent on
staff for transfers requiring two persons
physical assist. The
MDS, dated 9/12/16, indicated Resident 15's
weight was 250 pounds (lbs.) and that Resident
15 was always incontinent (having no or
insufficient voluntary control over urination or
defecation) of urine and bowel.
A review of Resident 15's untimed record titled,
"Concern Record," dated 10/25/16, indicated
that Resident 15 reported an incident to
Registered Nurse (RN) 1. Resident 15
reported that a CNA pushed her while being
changed in bed in the early morning of
10/25/16 and that she was experiencing back
pain.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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PICO RIVERA HEALTHCARE CENTER
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Pico Rivera, CA 90660
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A review of Resident 15's untitled care plan,
dated 12/18/16, and revised on 2/5/16,
indicated Resident 15 was at risk for
spontaneous pathological stress fracture
related to osteoporosis and that the staff's plan
was to handle Resident 15 gently and carefully
during care.
On 10/26/16, at 11:05 a.m., the director of staff
development (DSD) stated that she was aware
of Resident 15's allegation on 10/25/16. The
DSD stated that CNA 2 was assigned to work
on 10/26/16 in the East Station to Rooms 1, 2,
and 3. Resident 15 was on the East Station.
On 10/26/16, at 11:15 a.m., the administrator
(ADM) and the director of nurses (DON) stated
that RN 1 reported Resident 15's allegation of a
CNA being rough with her while changing her
adult brief on the early shift of 10/25/16 but not
aware of Resident 15's allegation that the
nurse told her, "You are too heavy." The ADM
stated that she was still investigating and was
not certain as to who the perpetrator was even
though Resident 15 reported to LVN 3 and RN
1 that the incident occurred on the early
morning of 10/25/16.
According to the undated facility's policy and
procedure titled, "Policy on Patient Abuse and
Mistreatment," indicated that if the suspected
perpetrator was a staff member, the facility was
to immediately place the staff member under
administrative suspension for three days or
more, depending upon the resolution and/or
conclusion of the alleged violations.
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PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
CFR(s): 483.20(k)(3)(i)
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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PICO RIVERA HEALTHCARE CENTER
9140 Verner St
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
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facility must meet professional standards of
quality.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview, and record
review, the facility failed to meet professional
standards of quality care during medication
administration. One out of two residents
(random selected resident [RSR] 21), who
received medications through a gastrostomy
tube (called G-tube, is a tube placed into the
stomach through an abdominal wall incision for
administration of food, fluids, and medications),
received medications without the staff flushing
the G-tube with 30 millimeters (ml) of water
prior to the administration of the medication.
This deficient practice may occlude the tube
and could result to an unnecessary
replacement of G tube subjecting the resident
to another surgical procedure.
Findings:
A review of RSR 21's Admission Record
indicated that the facility admitted RSR 21 on
10/5/16, with diagnoses that included
gastrostomy status.
During a medication-pass observation on
10/25/16 at 7:30 a.m., the licensed vocational
nurse (LVN 1) was observed administering
medications through a G-tube to RSR 21. LVN
1 administered the prescribed medications
without flushing the G-tube with 30 ml of water
prior to giving the medications. LVN 1 stated
during the procedure that she forgot to flush the
G-tube prior to giving the medications.
A review of the facility's policy and procedure
titled, "Medication Administration via
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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PICO RIVERA HEALTHCARE CENTER
9140 Verner St
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
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Gastrostomy or Nasogastric Tube," indicated
that the enteral feeding tube (same as G tube)
should be flushed with at least 30 cubic
centimeter (cc, same as ml) of preferable room
temperature water before and after medication
administration.
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EATING SKILLS
CFR(s): 483.25(g)(2)
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Based on the comprehensive assessment of a
resident, the facility must ensure that -(1) A resident who has been able to eat enough
alone or with assistance is not fed by naso
gastric tube unless the resident ' s clinical
condition demonstrates that use of a naso
gastric tube was unavoidable; and
(2) A resident who is fed by a naso-gastric or
gastrostomy tube receives the appropriate
treatment and services to prevent aspiration
pneumonia, diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration,
metabolic abnormalities, and nasal-pharyngeal
ulcers and to restore, if possible, normal eating
skills.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observations, interviews, and record
reviews, the facility failed to ensure the head of
the bed (HOB) for one out of 20 sampled
residents (Resident 6), who was receiving
continuous gastrostomy tube feedings (is a
tube placed into the stomach through an
abdominal wall incision for administration of
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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PICO RIVERA HEALTHCARE CENTER
9140 Verner St
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
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food, fluids, and medications), was raised at 30
to 45 degrees at all times according to the
physician's order.
This deficient practice had the potential to
cause Resident 6 to aspirate (pulling food or
fluids into the airway) which could potentially
lead to aspiration pneumonia (inhalation of
either oral or gastric contents into the lungs
causing swelling of the lungs or infection).
Findings:
During an observation on 10/26/16, at 7:12
a.m., Resident 6 was lying face up in bed with
the head of the bed at approximately less than
20 degree angle. Tube feeding machine was
on and was delivering formula labeled Jevity
1.5 (nourishment) at the speed of 50 milliliters
per hour.
During an interview, on 10/26/16, at 7:12 a.m.,
licensed vocational nurse (LVN 3) stated that
the head of the bed was lower than 20 degree
angle, and that it should have been at
approximately 30 to 45 degree angle. LVN 3
raised Resident 6's head of the bed at
approximately 45 degree angle.
A review of Resident 6's Admission Record
indicated Resident 6 was initially admitted to
the facility on 2/29/16, and was re-admitted on
7/19/16. Resident 6's diagnoses included
dementia (decline in memory or other thinking
skills severe enough to reduce a person's
ability to perform everyday activities), and
dysphagia (difficulty in swallowing).
A review of Resident 6's Minimum Data Set
(MDS), a resident assessment and carescreening tool, dated 9/26/16, indicated
Resident 6 had severe impairment in cognitive
skills (mental ability) for daily decision-making
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PICO RIVERA HEALTHCARE CENTER
9140 Verner St
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
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and was totally dependent on staff for activities
of daily living (ADLs).
A review of Resident 6's physician's orders,
dated 7/19/16, indicated for staff to elevate
Resident 6's HOB at 30 to 45 degrees at all
times during gastrostomy tube (GT) feedings.
A review of Resident 6's untitled care plan,
dated 7/20/16, indicated Resident 6 was on GT
feeding and was at risk for aspiration and the
staff's interventions were to keep the HOB
elevated.
On 10/26/16 at 7:14 a.m., Registered Nurse
(RN) 2 stated that Resident 6 was on GT
feedings and that it was important to keep the
HOB at 30 to 45 degrees elevated to prevent
aspiration, vomiting, or congestion.
According to the undated facility's policy and
procedure titled, "Enteral Feeding Monitoring,"
indicated facility required staff to ensure that
total enteral feeding (delivery of a nutritionally
complete feed, containing protein,
carbohydrate, fat, water, minerals and vitamins,
directly into the stomach) was administered as
ordered.
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FREE OF ACCIDENT
HAZARDS/SUPERVISION/DEVICES
CFR(s): 483.25(h)
F323
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The facility must ensure that the resident
environment remains as free of accident
hazards as is possible; and each resident
receives adequate supervision and assistance
devices to prevent accidents.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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PICO RIVERA HEALTHCARE CENTER
9140 Verner St
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
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by:
Based on observation, interview, and record
review, the facility failed to ensure that each
resident received supervision to prevent
accidents for two of six residents at risk for falls
out of a total of 20 sampled residents (Resident
2 and 5).
1a. For Resident 5, the facility failed to provide
adequate supervision to meet her needs and
other alternatives were not attempted to
prevent the resident from falling while sleeping
in the wheelchair.
These deficient practices resulted in a fall and
Resident 5 sustained a fracture (broken bone)
of the right wrist, was transferred to a general
acute care hospital for treatment, had a
surgical procedure to restore the alignment of
the wrist bones under general anesthesia (a
medically induced coma), and had a decline in
the use of her right hand and arm.
1b. For Resident 5, the facility did not place a
star sticker by the Resident 5's name outside
her door and by her personal areas to alert
staff that the resident was a fall risk.
2. For Resident 2, who was assessed as a high
fall risk for falls, the facility did not ensure that
the resident's sensor pad alarm in his
wheelchair was functioning. This deficient
practice had the potential to result in a fall.
Findings:
1a. On 10/24/16 at 8:53 a.m., during the initial
tour of the facility, Resident 5 was observed
with a wrist brace on her right hand and wrist.
During a concurrent interview, a licensed
vocational nurse (LVN 2) stated that Resident 5
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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PICO RIVERA HEALTHCARE CENTER
9140 Verner St
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
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was on the facility 's falling star program (the
facility's falls prevention program) because she
had two unwitnessed falls. LVN 2 stated the
first unwitnessed fall was on July of 2016
(7/19/16) and the second unwitnessed fall
happened in August of 2016 (8/2/16). LVN 2
stated Resident 5 sustained a right wrist
fracture after the second fall and the resident
was sent to the hospital for treatment.
On 10/26/16 at 6:59 a.m., during an interview,
LVN 4 stated she was assigned to Resident 5
on 8/2/16. LVN 4 stated that Resident 5 slept in
her wheelchair on 8/2/16 and a certified nursing
assistant (CNA 1) left Resident 5 unsupervised
because she had to answer another resident's
call light. LVN 4 stated that Resident 5 needed
to be supervised because sleeping in a
wheelchair had a greater risk for falls.
On 10/27/16 at 6:57 a.m., during an interview,
CNA 1 stated she was assigned to Resident 5
on 8/2/16. CNA 1 stated Resident 5 did not like
to sleep in her bed and that she slept in her
wheelchair. CNA 1 stated LVN 4 was aware
that she (CNA 1) left Resident 5 unsupervised
(on 8/2/16) to answer a call light for a resident,
who was in a different room.
On 10/27/16 at 8 a.m., during an interview,
Resident 5 stated that she was afraid to walk
because of her right arm and because she
might hurt herself. The resident stated that she
preferred to stay in bed most of the time.
A review of Resident 5's admission record (face
sheet) indicated the resident was admitted to
the facility on 5/24/16 with diagnoses that
included muscle weakness, difficulty in walking,
major depressive disorder (persistent feeling of
sadness and loss of interest) and dementia
(decline in memory or other thinking skills
severe enough to reduce a person's ability to
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perform everyday activities).
A review of Resident 5's second admission
face sheet indicated the resident was readmitted to the facility on 8/10/16 with
diagnoses that included muscle weakness,
history of falling, and fracture of the lower end
of the right radius (one of the two large bones
of the forearm).
A review on the Resident 5's Minimum Data
Set (MDS, a resident assessment and carescreening tool), dated 8/17/16, indicated
Resident 5 had severe impairment in cognitive
skills for daily decision-making and required
extensive assistance (resident involved in the
activity; staff provide weight-bearing support)
from staff for activities of daily living (ADLs).
A review of Resident 5's fall risk assessment,
dated 5/24/16, 7/19/16, and 8/2/16, indicated
Resident 5 was assessed as being at high risk
for falls. Resident 5's fall risk assessment score
ranged from 14 to 18 (a score of 8 or more
represents a high fall risk).
A review of Resident 5's care plan titled,
"Falling star program," dated 5/24/16, indicated
Resident 5 was at risk for falls related to her
"stubborn arrogant behavior," and that the
resident preferred to sleep on her wheel chair.
The facility staff's interventions included
frequent visual monitoring.
A review of Resident 5's interdisciplinary team
(IDT, a group of health care professionals from
diverse fields who work in a coordinated
fashion toward a common goal for the resident)
conference record, dated 5/25/16, indicated
Resident 5 had a preference to sleep in her
wheelchair and that the resident strongly
refused to sleep on her bed.
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A review of Resident 5's "Rehab fall risk
assessment," dated 5/25/16, indicated the
resident did not demonstrate proper safe sitting
and standing balance.
A review of Resident 5's joint mobility
screening, dated 5/25/16, indicated the resident
had full range of motion ([ROM] full movement
potential of a joint) to both upper arms and
hands.
A review of Resident 5's physician orders,
dated 5/28/16 at 1p.m., indicated for staff to
place Resident 5 on fall precautions.
A review of Resident 5's multidisciplinary
progress record nursing notes, dated 7/18/16,
and timed at 11:15 p.m., and on 7/19/16 at 2:15
a.m., indicated Resident 5 was sleeping in her
wheelchair and refused to go to bed. The
nursing notes, dated 7/19/16 and timed at 5
a.m., 6:20 a.m., and 6:45 a.m., indicated that
Resident 5 was sitting in her wheelchair.
A review of the facility's document titled
"Interview record," dated 7/19/16 at 7:10 a.m.,
indicated a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN),
while making rounds with the oncoming shift,
found Resident 5 on the floor. The interview
record notes indicated the LVN noted that
Resident 5 got up by herself and fell.
A review of an untimed Resident 5's
interdisciplinary team conference group note,
dated 7/19/16, indicated the resident had an
unwitnessed fall and was found lying on the
floor next to her bed.
A review of Resident 5's rehabilitation screen
post fall incident screen report, dated 7/19/16,
indicated that on 7/19/16, Resident 5's
wheelchair was unlocked while Resident 5
attempted to transfer and fell. The report
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indicated that the therapist assessed Resident
5 and noted that Resident 5 needed to be
supervised when transferring due to Resident
5's inability to demonstrate proper safe sitting
and standing balance.
A review of Resident 5's physical therapist (PT)
discharge summary notes, dated 5/25/16 to
8/1/16, indicated that on 5/25/16 Resident 5
ambulated on level surfaces with a distance of
30 feet using a two wheeled walker with
supervision. The discharge summary note,
dated 7/31/16, indicated that Resident 5 was
able to ambulate a distance 150 feet using two
wheeled walker with supervision. The
discharge summary note, dated 8/1/16,
indicated Resident 5 was able to ambulate a
distance of 125 feet using a two wheeled
walker with supervision.
A review of Resident 5's licensed progress
notes, dated 8/2/16, indicated Resident 5 was
sleeping in her wheelchair at 12 a.m. to 1:09
a.m. At 1:10 a.m., a certified nursing assistant
(CNA 1), who was assigned to supervise
Resident 5, was called to a different room to
answer a call light.
A review of the licensed progress notes, dated
8/2/16, and timed at 1:15 a.m., indicated that a
facility staff heard a noise and found Resident 5
sitting on the floor with her right wrist swollen
and with a small cut that was bleeding. The
progress notes indicated that Resident 5 was
assisted to bed and her right wrist was
immobilized.
A review of the facility's document titled,
"Interview Record," dated 8/2/16 at 1:30 a.m.,
indicated Resident 5 was sleeping and tried to
get up and fell, and hit her head and right wrist.
A review of the Resident 5's undated nursing
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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PICO RIVERA HEALTHCARE CENTER
9140 Verner St
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
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post-fall assessment and follow-up form, dated
8/2/16, indicated the resident fell trying to stand
from the wheelchair in her room.
A review of the licensed progress notes, dated
8/2/16, and timed at 2:20 a.m. indicated
Resident 5 was experiencing severe pain on a
scale of 8 out of 10 (zero represents no pain at
all while 10 represents the worst imaginable
pain) to her right wrist. At 2:45 a.m., the
resident was transferred to a general acute
care hospital (GACH).
A review of Resident 5's GACH record titled,
"Consultation," and dated 8/2/16, indicated
Resident 5 had a mechanical fall at the nursing
home while attempting to sit down on an
unlocked wheelchair. Resident 5 presented to
the emergency room (ER) with multiple skin
lacerations on the forearms, acute head injury,
rib fracture, chest pain, and a right wrist x-ray
showed bilateral distal radius and ulnar (both
bones in the forearm situated away from the
center of the body) fractures.
A review of the Resident 5's GACH record
titled, "Department of Diagnostic Imaging,"
dated 8/2/16, indicated Resident 5's right wrist
had a displaced angulated fracture (fracture in
which the fragments of bone are at angles to
one another) of the distal radius and a complex
fracture (a fracture with significant soft tissue
injury) of the distal ulna.
A review of Resident 5's GACH record titled
"Operative report," and dated 8/3/16, indicated
Resident 5's had a right wrist open type I
fracture (open fracture with a puncture wound
of less than or equal to 1 centimeter in length
with minimal soft tissue injury, minimal wound
contamination or muscle crushing). The
operative report indicated Resident 5
underwent general anesthesia (medically
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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PICO RIVERA HEALTHCARE CENTER
9140 Verner St
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
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induced coma and loss of protective reflexes
resulting from the administration of one or more
general anesthetic agents) and underwent an
irrigation and debridement ([I&D] the
medical removal of dead, damaged, or infected
tissue to improve the healing potential of the
remaining healthy tissue) of open fracture with
closed reduction (a method for treating
fractures that is performed without opening the
skin) and casting of a distal radius fracture.
A review of Resident 5's GACH record titled
"Discharge Summary," indicated the resident
had an acute head injury, rib fracture, and a
right arm fracture. Resident 5 was discharge
back to the facility on 8/10/16.
A review of Resident 5's joint mobility
screening dated 10/7/16, indicated Resident 5
had severe (greater than 50%) loss to her right
upper extremity (UE).
On 10/27/16 at 9:09 a.m., during an interview,
a registered nurse (RN 1) stated that he was
aware that Resident 5 liked to sleep in her
wheelchair because Resident 5 was more
comfortable in her wheelchair. RN 1 stated that
Resident 5 was at a higher risk for falling
because sleeping in her wheelchair was not
safe. RN 1 stated that the licensed nurses did
not create a care plan or an investigation for
Resident 5 sleeping on a wheelchair. RN 1
stated Resident 5 had a regular mattress prior
to the falls. RN 1 stated that there were no
other alternatives offered to Resident 5 other
than sleeping on her wheelchair. RN 1 stated
that the facility did not use a visual monitoring
document and that Resident 5 needed frequent
supervision.
On 10/27/16 at 10:05 a.m., during an interview,
an occupational therapist (OT 1) stated that
after readmission to the facility, Resident 5
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preferred not to walk anymore because of her
right arm and the resident instead spent most
of her time in her bed.
On 10/27/16 at 12:07 p.m., during an interview,
the director of nurses (DON) and LVN 2 stated
that they were aware that Resident 5 preferred
to sleep in her wheelchair since her initial
admission to the facility until 8/2/16. The DON
and LVN 2 stated that Resident 5 was at higher
risk for falling due to sleeping in her wheelchair
and she needed frequent monitoring. The DON
and LVN 2 stated that there was no care plan
or reasons explored as to why Resident 5's
preferred to sleep in her wheelchair prior the
falls. The DON and LVN 2 stated that there
were no other alternatives for Resident 5 other
than for Resident 5 to sleep in her wheelchair.
During the interview, the DON stated that the
facility did not have any system in place on
visual monitoring for residents at risk for falls.
The DON and LVN 2 stated that Resident 5
liked to stay in bed most of the time after her
readmission to the facility.
A review of the facility's undated policy and
procedure titled, "Fall," indicated the facility
required staff to develop a comprehensive care
plan to prevent any recurrences and to meet
Resident's specific needs.
According to the Centers for Medicare and
Medicaid Services (CMS) falls are the leading
cause of injury, morbidity, and mortality in older
adults and that a previous fall, especially a
recent fall, recurrent falls, and falls with
significant injury are the most important
predictors of risk for future falls and injurious
falls and that facilities are required to mark yes
on the MDS if a resident had a fall in the month
preceding the resident's entry date.
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1b. On 10/24/16 at 8:53 a.m., during the
interview, LVN 2 stated that there was no star
sticker next to Resident 5's name outside her
room or in her room. LVN 2 stated there should
have been a star sticker outside Resident 5's
room since the resident was on the falling star
program.
A review of facility's undated policy and
procedure titled, "Falling star program,"
indicated facility required to staff to place a
"Colorful Star," in personal resident areas.
2. On 10/24/16 at 8:45 a.m., during a tour of
the facility with RN 1, Resident 2 was observed
propelling his wheelchair inside his room.
When RN 1 assisted resident in standing up
from the wheelchair, the wheelchair sensor pad
alarm did not function.
On 10/24/16 at 8:55 am, an interview was
conducted with RN 1. RN 1 stated Resident 2
was at risk for falls and the sensor pad alarm
on the wheelchair should have been
functioning when the resident got up from the
wheelchair. RN 1 stated the sensor pad alarm
would help prevent falls by alerting the staff
whenever the resident got up from the
wheelchair unassisted. RN 1 called the
maintenance department staff to fix the sensor
pad alarm.
A review of Resident 2's clinical record
indicated the resident was admitted to the
facility on 1/17/14 and was readmitted on
4/25/16 with diagnoses that included essential
hypertension (elevated blood pressure), heart
failure (condition when the heart is unable to
pump sufficiently to maintain blood flow to meet
the body's needs), unspecified osteoarthritis
(type of joint disease that results from
breakdown of joint cartilage [connective tissue]
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and underlying bone), and history of falling.
A review of Resident 2's Minimum Data Set
(MDS - a standardized assessment and care
planning tool), dated 8/13/16, indicated the
resident's cognition was intact. Resident 2
required limited assistance (resident highly
involved in activity, staff provide guided
maneuvering of limbs or other non-weight
bearing assistance) to extensive assistance in
performing activities of daily living. Resident 2
normally used a walker and wheelchair for
ambulation.
A review of Resident 2's Fall Risk Assessment,
dated 8/24/16, indicated a score of 8 or more
represented a high fall risk and Resident 2
scored 21. The assessment form indicated
Resident 2 had intermittent confusion/poor
safety awareness.
A review of Resident 2's care plan titled,
"Sensor Pad Alarm," dated 6/13/16, indicated
the resident required sensor pad alarm when in
wheelchair and in bed due to the spontaneous
act/behavior of trying to get up unassisted.
Resident 2's care plan indicated the alarm is
used to alert staff for any unsafe mobility. One
of the approaches was to monitor the alarm for
good working condition and proper placement
as needed.
A review of Resident 2's care plan with focus
on Super Star Program (the facility's falls
prevention program), dated 3/27/14 and
revised on 8/23/15, indicated the resident was
at risk for falls related to decreased
strength/endurance, unsteady gait, cognitive
impairment and history of falls. One of the
interventions indicated personal alarm when up
in wheelchair and in bed to alert staff of unsafe
transfer.
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A review of Resident 2's physician's order,
dated 6/13/16, indicated to apply a sensor pad
alarm when the resident is up in a wheelchair
and in bed due to the resident's spontaneous
act/behavior of getting up unassisted.
A review of the facility's incident log indicated
Resident 2 had the history of falling on 3/16/14,
1/18/15 and 3/20/15.
A review of the facility's undated policy and
procedure titled, "Accident Reduction: Useful
interventions," indicated the following useful
interventions should help reduce accidents and
prevent injuries: Personal bed/chair alarm.
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TREATMENT/CARE FOR SPECIAL NEEDS
CFR(s): 483.25(k)
F328
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The facility must ensure that residents receive
proper treatment and care for the following
special services:
Injections;
Parenteral and enteral fluids;
Colostomy, ureterostomy, or ileostomy care;
Tracheostomy care;
Tracheal suctioning;
Respiratory care;
Foot care; and
Prostheses.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview, and record
review, the facility failed to:
1. Follow physician's oxygen treatment orders
for two (Resident 6 and Resident 8) out of 20
sampled residents. Resident 6 and Resident 8
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were receiving higher oxygen concentrations
than what the physician ordered.
2. Label Resident 6's oxygen equipment.
Resident 6's normal saline (salt solution)
humidifier was not labeled with the date it was
first opened/used.
3. Develop a care plan for Resident 6 who was
receiving oxygen treatment.
These deficient practices had the potential to
harm the residents by increasing air flow, which
could damage the lungs and make it difficult for
Resident 6 and Resident 8 to breath and had
the potential for Resident 6 to receive an
expired normal saline humidifier, and had the
potential for Resident 6 to receive inadequate
nursing care interventions.
Findings:
a. On 10/24/16 at 8:55 a.m., during the initial
tour of the facility, Resident 8 was observed
lying in bed receiving oxygen by nasal cannula
(a device for delivering oxygen by way of two
small tubes that are inserted into the nostrils).
The oxygen concentrator (a device used to
provide oxygen therapy) was set at 3.5
liters/minute.
During an interview, on 10/24/16 at 8:55 a.m.,
licensed vocational nurse (LVN 2) stated that
Resident 8 was receiving oxygen at 3.5 liters
per minute.
A review of Resident 8's Admission Record
indicated Resident 8 was initially admitted to
the facility on 7/20/16. Resident 8's diagnoses
included chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
([COPD] a progressive disease that makes it
hard to breath and less air flows in and out of
the airways), heart failure, and anxiety.
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A review of Resident 8's Minimum Data Set
(MDS), a resident assessment and carescreening tool, dated 9/14/16, indicated
Resident 8 was independent in cognitive skills
(mental ability) for daily decision-making,
requiring supervision while eating and
extensive (weight bearing support) to total
assistance from staff for other activities of daily
living (ADLs) such as transfers and toilet use.
A review of Resident 8's physician's orders,
dated 7/20/16, indicated for staff to provide
Resident 8 with oxygen at 2 liters per minute by
nasal cannula.
A review of Resident 8's untitled care plan,
dated 8/18/16, indicated Resident 8 was at risk
for respiratory distress and the staff's
interventions were to give oxygen as ordered.
b. On 10/24/16, at 9:09 a.m., during the initial
tour of the facility, Resident 6 was observed
lying in bed receiving oxygen by nasal cannula.
The oxygen concentrator was set at 3.5
liters/minute and the normal saline humidifier
was not labeled with date when it was first
opened/used.
During an interview, on 10/24/16, at 9:09 a.m.,
LVN 2 stated that Resident 6 was receiving
oxygen at 3.5 liters per minute and the normal
saline humidifier was not labeled. LVN 2 stated
that staffs were required to label the normal
saline humidifiers.
A review of Resident 6's Admission Record
indicated Resident 6 was initially admitted to
the facility on 2/29/16, and was re-admitted to
the facility on 7/19/16. Resident 6's diagnoses
included dementia (decline in memory or other
thinking skills severe enough to reduce a
person's ability to perform everyday activities)
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and dysphagia (difficulty in swallowing).
A review of Resident 6's MDS, dated 9/26/16,
indicated Resident 6 had severe impairment in
cognitive skills for daily decision-making and
was totally dependent on staff for activities of
daily living.
On 10/24/16, at 9:20 a.m., LVN 2 reviewed
Resident 8's and Resident 6's physicians'
orders and stated that Resident 8 and Resident
6 should be receiving oxygen at 2 liters per
minute and not 3.5 liters per minute. LVN 2
stated that Resident 6 did not have a current
oxygen treatment care plan and that the
licensed nurses should have created one.
A review of the facility's undated policy titled,
"Oxygen Administration," indicated for staff to
administer oxygen per physician's orders and
that oxygen equipment should be labeled.
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UNNECESSARY DRUGS
CFR(s): 483.25(l)
F329
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Each resident's drug regimen must be free
from unnecessary drugs. An unnecessary drug
is any drug when used in excessive dose
(including duplicate therapy); or for excessive
duration; or without adequate monitoring; or
without adequate indications for its use; or in
the presence of adverse consequences which
indicate the dose should be reduced or
discontinued; or any combinations of the
reasons above.
Based on a comprehensive assessment of a
resident, the facility must ensure that residents
who have not used antipsychotic drugs are not
given these drugs unless antipsychotic drug
therapy is necessary to treat a specific
condition as diagnosed and documented in the
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clinical record; and residents who use
antipsychotic drugs receive gradual dose
reductions, and behavioral interventions,
unless clinically contraindicated, in an effort to
discontinue these drugs.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview, and record
review, the facility failed to ensure that gradual
dose reduction (GDR) was attempted for one of
seven residents (Resident 2), who were
receiving psychotherapeutic drugs
(medications that alter a person's mood or
state of mind), in a total sample of 20 residents.
This deficient practice had the potential to
result in significant adverse consequences from
possible excessive doses, inadequate
indication for use, and prolonged use of
psychotherapeutic medications.
Findings:
A review of Resident 2's Admission Record
indicated Resident 2 was originally admitted to
the facility on 1/17/14, and was readmitted on
4/25/16, with diagnoses that included essential
hypertension (elevated blood pressure without
a known cause), heart failure (condition when
the heart is unable to pump sufficiently to
maintain blood flow to meet the body's needs),
and major depressive disorder (persistent
feeling of sadness and loss of interest).
A review of Resident 2's Minimum Data Set
(MDS - a resident assessment and care
planning tool, dated 8/13/16, indicated
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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PICO RIVERA HEALTHCARE CENTER
9140 Verner St
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
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Resident 2's cognition (mental ability) was
intact. Resident 2 required limited assistance
(staff provided guided maneuvering of limbs or
other non-weight bearing assistance) to
extensive assistance (weight bearing support)
with activities of daily living.
A review of Resident 2's physician's order,
dated 4/25/16, indicated Lexapro (antidepressant medication) tablet 5 milligrams
(mg), give 1 tablet by mouth in the morning for
depression manifested by verbalization of
sadness.
A review of the Medication Administration
Record (MAR) for Resident 2 indicated the
resident had been receiving Lexapro 5 mg 1
tablet by mouth every morning since it was
ordered on 4/25/16. The MAR indicated
Resident 2 was monitored for episodes of
depression by verbalization of sadness every
shift. The MAR indicated 0 (zero) verbalization
of sadness for the whole month of October
2016.
A review of Resident 2's care plan, dated
7/24/14, and revised on 9/24/14, indicated
Resident 2 had episodes of depression
manifested by verbalization of sadness. Care
plan interventions included to administer
antidepressant medications as per physician's
order. Another intervention indicated gradual
dose reduction review as indicated.
A review of the facility's Psychotropic Summary
Sheet did not indicate behavior data from the
time period of April 2016 - September 2016.
Resident 2 had 0 (zero) episodes of depression
manifested by verbalization of sadness.
On 10/25/16 at 1:45 pm, an interview was
conducted with the facility's director of nursing
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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PICO RIVERA HEALTHCARE CENTER
9140 Verner St
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
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(DON). DON stated Resident 2 had been
receiving Lexapro since 4/25/16. DON
acknowledged that the facility failed to do a
gradual dose reduction (GDR) of the antidepressant medication Lexapro for Resident 2.
There was no documented behavior since April
2016. DON was unable to find documented
evidence that a gradual dose reduction for
Lexapro was attempted if the resident may
benefit from it. There was no documented
evidence of a resident-specific clinical rationale
describing why a gradual dose reduction would
be clinically contraindicated.
On 10/25/16 at 3:10 pm, an interview with
Resident 2 was conducted, with Spanish
speaking surveyor as translator, and stated he
liked living in the facility and the staff treated
him well. Resident 2 stated that although he
missed his deceased wife, he denied feeling
hopeless or helpless. Resident 2 was observed
smiling during the interview and he was
pleasant and cooperative the entire
conversation.
A review of the facility's Activity Participation
Report indicated Resident 2 had been
attending independent activities provided by
the facility for the months of August 2016,
September 2016 and October 2016.
On 10/26/16 at 1:15 pm, an interview was
conducted with facility's activity director (AD),
who stated Resident 2 was attending activities
every day. AD stated Resident 2 liked to read
newspaper in the morning, liked to sing,
attended groups and interacted with others
very well.
A review of the facility's undated policy and
procedure titled, "Psychotherapeutic Drug
Overview" indicated the purpose of the policy is
to promote GDR or discontinuation of
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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PICO RIVERA HEALTHCARE CENTER
9140 Verner St
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
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psychotherapeutic medications. GDR as per
F329 is done twice in first year and once a year
thereafter unless clinically contraindicated.
F431
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DRUG RECORDS, LABEL/STORE DRUGS &
BIOLOGICALS
CFR(s): 483.60(b), (d), (e)
F431
11/27/2016
The facility must employ or obtain the services
of a licensed pharmacist who establishes a
system of records of receipt and disposition of
all controlled drugs in sufficient detail to enable
an accurate reconciliation; and determines that
drug records are in order and that an account
of all controlled drugs is maintained and
periodically reconciled.
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.
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.
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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Pico Rivera, CA 90660
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This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview, and record
review, the facility failed to ensure the
temperature of a refrigerator used to store
medications was within 36-46 degrees
Fahrenheit.
One of two medication refrigerators had an
improper temperature during a random
inspection of the medication storage area. The
temperature of the medication refrigerator in
the West Station was not maintained within 3648 degrees Fahrenheit.
This deficient practice may jeopardize the drug
potency of the drugs stored in the refrigerator,
resulting to ineffective medical treatment to the
residents.
Findings:
During an inspection of the facility's West
station medication area, on 10/25/16 at 10:15
a.m., the medication refrigerator that kept drugs
such as Lorazepam (a medication used to treat
anxiety), Pneumovax (a vaccine in liquid form),
Epogen (a medication used to treat a low
number of red blood cells), and Dronabinol (a
medication used to treat nausea and vomiting),
had a thermometer inside that read 28 degrees
Fahrenheit. LVN 1 looked at the thermometer
and confirmed that the reading was correct.
LVN 1 stated that it was too cold and she would
inform the maintenance supervisor.
On 10/25/16 at 10:55 a.m., the maintenance
supervisor installed another thermometer in the
refrigerator together with the previous one to
determine if the previous thermometer was
defective. The maintenance supervisor left the
thermometers in the refrigerator for five
minutes. The reading of the previous
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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PICO RIVERA HEALTHCARE CENTER
9140 Verner St
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
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thermometer read 40 degrees Fahrenheit and
the newly installed thermometer read 50
degrees Fahrenheit.
During another inspection of the medication
refrigerator at the West station of the facility on
10/25/16 at 3:07 p.m., the thermometer in the
refrigerator read 26 degrees Fahrenheit.
A review of the facility's medication
temperature log for the month of September
and October 2016 indicated that on 10/25/16,
the staff recorded the refrigerator temperature
at 30 degrees Fahrenheit.
A review of the facility's policy and procedure
titled, "Medication Refrigerator Temperature
Log (36-46 Degrees Fahrenheit is required),
indicated that the medication refrigerator
temperature is to be checked and recorded
daily. The temperature range should be within
36-46 degrees Fahrenheit.
F465
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SAFE/FUNCTIONAL/SANITARY/COMFORTA F465
BLE ENVIRON
CFR(s): 483.70(h)
11/27/2016
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, the facility failed to provide a safe and
functional environment for residents and staff
by not ensuring the shower room in the West
Station by Room 27 was in good condition and
by not ensuring proper testing of the
emergency generator.
There were two round caps for the shower bars
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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PICO RIVERA HEALTHCARE CENTER
9140 Verner St
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
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inside the shower room observed to be loose,
exposing sharp metal edges. This deficient
practice had the potential to put the residents at
risk for injury from the exposed metal edges.
The facility's generator log indicated that the
emergency generator was not tested under full
load every 14 days for the months of May 2016
- October 2016.
Findings:
1. On 10/25/16 at 1:30 pm, during an
environmental inspection of the facility, two
round caps for the shower bars inside the
shower room in the West Station by Room 27
were observed loose exposing sharp metal
edges.
On 10/25/16 at 1:45 pm, an interview was
conducted with the facility's maintenance
supervisor who stated, the round caps cover
the shower bar screws. Maintenance
supervisor stated that the round caps were
loose and have sharp metal edges that might
cause accidents to residents. Maintenance
supervisor stated he will place adhesive to
make sure the caps were securely fastened to
the wall to prevent exposing sharp edges.
On 10/25/16 at 2:00 pm, an interview was
conducted with the director of nursing (DON).
DON confirmed that the round caps for the
shower bars were loose and needed repair.
A review of the facility's undated Interior and
General Maintenance manual indicated check
grab bars and all protective guards and devices
in toilets, bathrooms and showers regularly.
Repair immediately any loose bars or guards.
2. During the maintenance log review on
10/25/16 at 9:00 am, the evaluator noted that
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PICO RIVERA HEALTHCARE CENTER
9140 Verner St
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
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the generator was tested weekly but was not
tested under full load for 30mins for the months
of May 2016-October2016.
During an interview on 10/25/16 at 9:15 am,
the facility ' s maintenance supervisor stated
that he had been testing the emergency
generator weekly on transfer switch and he
thought he was doing it the right way.
Maintenance supervisor also stated that he had
been testing the generator every 14 days on
full load in the past but he changed it to every
week under transfer switch. He further stated
he was testing the generator on full load only
on a monthly basis.
According to the California Code of regulations,
Title 22, Licensing and Certification of Health
Facilities, Section 72641 (e) indicated that
emergency generator shall be tested at least
every 14 days under full load condition, for a
minimum of 30 minutes.
F468
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CORRIDORS HAVE FIRMLY SECURED
HANDRAILS
CFR(s): 483.70(h)(3)
F468
11/27/2016
The facility must equip corridors with firmly
secured handrails on each side.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview, and record
review, the facility failed to provide firmly
secured handrail by the west nursing station
that was not firmly affixed to the wall. This
deficient practice had the potential to cause
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PICO RIVERA HEALTHCARE CENTER
9140 Verner St
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
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accident and hazard to the residents.
Findings:
During the General Observation of the facility in
the presence the director of nursing (DON) on
10/24/16 at 1:20 p.m., the evaluator noted that
the wooden handrail by the west nursing
station between rooms 23 and 24 was loose
and unsecured to the wall. The metal support
for the handrail was broken and exposed with
sharp metal edges. There were two residents in
their wheelchairs that could use the handrail as
a means by which they could propel
themselves.
During an interview on 10/24/16 at 1:25pm, the
DON confirmed that the wooden handrail was
loose from the wall and the support-brace for
the handrail was broken with exposed sharp
metal edges. DON further stated the sharp
edges and loose handrail were safety hazard
and should be fixed right away by the
maintenance department.
On 10/24/16 at 1:35 pm, maintenance
supervisor assessed the handrail by the west
nursing station. Maintenance supervisor
confirmed the handrail was loose and the
support-brace for the handrail was broken with
exposed sharp metal edges. Maintenance
supervisor stated he would repair the handrail
as soon as possible.
A review of the facility ' s undated maintenance
manual indicated that handrails are inspected
to determine that they are firmly affixed to the
wall, easy to grasp by residents and are free of
sharp edges or splinters.
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