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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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PARAMOUNT CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
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Paramount, CA 90723
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The following reflects the findings of the
Department of Public Health during a
Recertification survey.
Representing the Department of Public Health:
Health Facilities Evaluator, Nurse: 36394, RN,
HFEN
Health Facilities Evaluator, Nurse: 39085, RN,
HFEN
Total population: 57
Sample size: 15
Highest Severity and Scope: E
F550
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CFR(s): 483.10(a)(1)(2)(b)(1)(2)
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§483.10(a) Resident Rights.
The resident has a right to a dignified
existence, self-determination, and
communication with and access to persons and
services inside and outside the facility,
including those specified in this section.
§483.10(a)(1) A facility must treat each resident
with respect and dignity and care for each
resident in a manner and in an environment
that promotes maintenance or enhancement of
his or her quality of life, recognizing each
resident's individuality. The facility must protect
and promote the rights of the resident.
§483.10(a)(2) The facility must provide equal
access to quality care regardless of diagnosis,
severity of condition, or payment source. A
facility must establish and maintain identical
policies and practices regarding transfer,
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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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discharge, and the provision of services under
the State plan for all residents regardless of
payment source.
§483.10(b) Exercise of Rights.
The resident has the right to exercise his or her
rights as a resident of the facility and as a
citizen or resident of the United States.
§483.10(b)(1) The facility must ensure that the
resident can exercise his or her rights without
interference, coercion, discrimination, or
reprisal from the facility.
§483.10(b)(2) The resident has the right to be
free of interference, coercion, discrimination,
and reprisal from the facility in exercising his or
her rights and to be supported by the facility in
the exercise of his or her rights as required
under this subpart.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, and interview, the staff
failed to provide full bodily privacy during a bed
bath by not drawing the privacy curtain for one
of 15 residents (4), who needed assistance
with bathing, was not visually exposed to
others.
This deficient practice had the potential for
Resident 4 to loose dignity and cause
psychosocial harm from being visually
exposed.
Findings:
A review of the admission records indicated
Resident 4 was readmitted on 8/2/18 with
diagnoses that included hypertension (high
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Paramount, CA 90723
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blood pressure), diabetes mellitus (irregular
blood sugar levels), and generalized muscle
weakness.
A review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS), a
standardized assessment and care planning
tool dated 11/11/19 indicated Resident 4 was
severely cognitively (ability to make decisions
of daily living) impaired with daily decision
making, and required physical assistance from
staff for activities of daily living such as bathing,
toileting and personal hygiene.
During an observation on 2/8/20 at 9:46 a.m.
certified nursing assistant (CNA 10) was giving
Resident 4 a bed bath, however, the privacy
curtains were not fully drawn next to the
doorway, to provide total privacy. Resident 4
was completely visible from the hallway where
the privacy curtain was not fully drawn.
During an interview on 2/8/20 at 2:15 p.m. CNA
10 acknowledged she should have ensured the
privacy curtains were fully drawn because it
was Resident 4's right to be treated with dignity
and to have full bodily privacy while receiving a
bed bath.
A review of the facility's policy titled "Residents
Rights", revised 8/15/18 indicated that
employees shall treat all residents with
kindness, respect and dignity.
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Reasonable Accommodations
Needs/Preferences
CFR(s): 483.10(e)(3)
F558
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§483.10(e)(3) The right to reside and receive
services in the facility with reasonable
accommodation of resident needs and
preferences except when to do so would
endanger the health or safety of the resident or
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other residents.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview and record
review the facility failed to provide the right size
shower chair to transfer one of 15 residents
(44), who was morbidly obese (excessive body
fat), and needed assistance with transferring, to
the shower room.
This deficient practice resulted in Resident 44,
who wished to take a shower, had not taken a
shower since admission because the facility did
not have the right size shower chair, which
could result in body odor, skin breakdown, and
low self-esteem.
Findings:
A review of the admission records indicated
Resident 44 was admitted with diagnoses that
included major depressive disorder (a mental
disorder characterized by a long-term loss of
pleasure or interest in life, often with other
symptoms such as disturbed sleep, feelings of
guilt or inadequacy, and suicidal thoughts), and
morbidly obesity.
A review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS), a
standardized assessment and care planning
tool dated 1/16/20, indicated Resident 44 was
cognitively intact and required a one to two
person assistance with activities of daily living
such as transferring and showering. The MDS
assessment indicated taking showers was very
important to Resident 44.
During a concurrent observation and interview
on 2/8/20 at 9:13 a.m., Resident 44 stated he
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had never taken a shower in the shower room.
Resident 44 was upset and crying. Resident 44
stated that staff told him they do not have a
way to get him to the shower room.
During an interview on 2/9/20 at 10:12 a.m.
certified nursing assistant (CNA) 2 stated she
had taken care of Resident 44 many times, but
had never been able to take him to the shower
room because there was no shower chair to
accommodate his size. CNA 2 stated she
always gave him bed baths instead of taking
him to the shower room.
During an interview on 2/9/20 at 10:32 a.m.
director of staff development acknowledged the
facility should be able to accommodate
Resident 44's to have the right size shower
chair, which was the resident's right to take a
shower, especially if it was his preference.
A review of the facility's policy titled "Residents
Rights", revised 8/15/18 indicated that
employees shall treat all residents with
kindness, respect and dignity.
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Reporting of Alleged Violations
CFR(s): 483.12(c)(1)(4)
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§483.12(c) In response to allegations of abuse,
neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment, the
facility must:
§483.12(c)(1) Ensure that all alleged violations
involving abuse, neglect, exploitation or
mistreatment, including injuries of unknown
source and misappropriation of resident
property, are reported immediately, but not
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later than 2 hours after the allegation is made,
if the events that cause the allegation involve
abuse or result in serious bodily injury, or not
later than 24 hours if the events that cause the
allegation do not involve abuse and do not
result in serious bodily injury, to the
administrator of the facility and to other officials
(including to the State Survey Agency and adult
protective services where state law provides for
jurisdiction in long-term care facilities) in
accordance with State law through established
procedures.
§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 interview and record review, the
facility failed to follow their policy and
procedure to report an injury of unknown origin
(the source of the injury was not observed by
any person or the source of the injury could not
be explained by the resident) to the
Department of Public Health (DPH) Licensing
and Certification agency, for one of 1 resident
(13), who sustained a fracture (break) of the
right fifth (5th) finger.
This deficient practice of not knowing the cause
for Resident 13's fractured right 5th finger,
potentially delayed investigation and protection
of the resident, and other residents from any
abuse.
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Findings:
A review of Resident 13's Admission Record
(Face sheet) indicated the resident was
admitted on 5/29/19, and re-admitted on
7/19/2019, with diagnoses including
unspecified anxiety disorder (characterized by
feelings of worry, anxiety, or fear that interfere
with one's daily activities), paraplegia (paralysis
of the legs and lower body), and Parkinson's
disease (a disorder of the central nervous
system that affects movement, often including
tremors).
A review of Resident 13's history and physical
assessment form dated 7/20/19 indicated
Resident 13 did not have the capacity to
understand and make decisions.
A review of Resident 13's Minimum Data Set
(MDS), a standardized assessment and care
screening tool dated 11/28/19, indicated
Resident 13 had no impairment with cognitive
(ability to think and understand) skills for daily
decision making, and was totally dependent on
staff for activities of daily living. Resident 13
required a mechanical lift for transfers using the
assistance of two staff members.
A review of the licensed nurse's notes dated
10/14/19 at 6:30 a.m., indicated Resident 13's
right hand and finger was reported swollen.
The interventions included to elevate the hand
with pillow while sleeping in bed. The nurse's
note indicated Resident 13's hand was tender
to touch.
A review of Resident 13's x- ray (an imaging
creates pictures of the inside of the body)
results dated 10/14/19 indicated the resident
had an acute fracture (a break in a bone that
occurs quickly, rapidly and usually
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traumatically) with shortening and angulation
(describes a specific type of fracture
displacement where the normal axis of the
bone has been altered such that the distal
portion of the bone points off in a different
direction) at the base of the fifth proximal
(nearer to the center of the body) phalanx
(finger bone), intra articular (joint) fracture at
the joint on his right hand.
On 02/09/20 at 7:59 a.m., during an interview
with the Resident 13, regarding the fracture
that sustained on 10/14/19, the resident could
not describe why the right 5th finger was
fractured. During interview Resident 13 denied
hitting his hands on the side rails.
On 02/9/20 at 2:35 p.m., during an interview
with a certified nursing assistant (CNA 3) stated
Resident 13 had episodes of not wanting to go
back to bed and would attempt to punch or hit
staff. CNA 3 stated on 10/14/19, she was off,
but when she came back to work, she saw
Resident 13's swollen right hand. CNA 3 stated
she reported Resident 13's swollen right hand
to the charge nurse. CNA 3 stated the charge
nurse immediately assessed Resident 13.
However, when asked about investigating the
incident, CNA 3 stated the DON or
Administrator did not interview her about
Resident 13's swollen right hand.
On 02/09/20 at 7:58 a.m., during an interview
with Director of the Staff Development (DSD),
stated he was aware Resident 13 had a
swollen right hand but the cause was not
known. The DSD stated he was informed by
the DON about Resident 13 hitting his hand on
side rails, however there was no witness to the
injury that caused the resident's fracture right
5th finger.
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with DON stated Resident 13's fractured right
5th finger was not reported to DPH. DON
stated if Resident 13 had a broken finger and
the cause was unknown, it had to be
investigated to rule out abuse and reported to
the right agency.
During an interview on 02/09/20, at 4:50 p.m.,
the Administrator stated the DON and DSD
informed him Resident 13's fractured right 5th
finger was caused by a wheelchair. When
asked what should have been done with
Resident 13's fracture of unknown origin, the
Administrator stated the facility had to
investigate and report to the appropriate
agencies. The Administrator stated the facility
had to file a report of suspected dependent
adult/elder abuse, and report to the following
agencies such as the Ombudsman (resident
advocate agency), police (law enforcement),
and to the DPH. The Administrator stated the
final investigation report was to be sent to DPH
within five days. When asked if Resident 13's
fractured right 5th finger was reported to the
DPH Licensing and Certification agency as an
unknown origin, the Administrator stated "no."
A review of the facility's policy and procedure
titled, "Injuries of Unknown Origin" last revised
on 11/2016, indicated "Unexplained injuries are
promptly and thoroughly investigated by the
Director of Nursing Services and other staff
appointed by the Administrator, to ensure
resident safety is not compromised and action
is taken whenever possible, to avoid further
occurrences."
A review of the facility's policy and procedures
titled "Abuse- Prevention Program", last revised
on 11/2018, indicated "The facility will report
allegations of abuse and any reasonable
suspicion of a crime against any individual who
is a resident or is receiving care from the facility
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as required by law and regulation to the
appropriate agencies."
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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
§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.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
PARAMOUNT CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
8558 Rosecrans Ave
Paramount, CA 90723
(X4) ID
PREFIX
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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)
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DATE
(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 develop and implement a
person-centered plan of care, with measurable
objectives, and time frames, for two of 15
residents (27, 47) by:
Resident 47, who was receiving hemodialysis
(a process of filtrating waste product from the
blood using artificial machine) treatments which
not provided with a plan of care.
Resident 47, who had a gastrostomy tube ([Gtube] a tube surgically inserted in to the
abdomen to deliver nutrition and hydration)
which was not provided with a plan of care.
These deficient practices placed Resident 27,
and 47 at risk for infections and complications.
Findings:
a. A review of Resident 27's Admission
Records indicated the resident was readmitted
on 12/17/2019 with diagnosis that included
major depressive disorder (persistent feeling of
sadness or loss of interest in things formally
likes).
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PARAMOUNT CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
8558 Rosecrans Ave
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A review of Resident 27's history and physical
assessment forms dated 12/19/2019, indicated
the resident did not have the capacity to
understand and make medical decisions.
A review of Resident 27's Minimum Data Set
(MDS), a standardized assessment and care
screening tool dated 12/24/2019, indicated
Resident 27's cognitive skills for daily decision
making were intact but the resident required
extensive, to total assistance from staff for
activities of daily livings (such as bed mobility,
transfer, personal hygiene, toileting, bathing,
and dressing).
A review of Resident 27's physician order
summary dated 12/1/19, indicated the resident
was receiving hemodialysis treatments three
times a week; on Tuesday, Thursdays, and
Fridays. The order indicated the resident was
on a regular control carbohydrate, renal diet,
along with fluid restriction of 1500 milliliter a
day. The order indicated Resident 27 had a
right upper chest Quinton catheter (access for
hemodialysis or infusion of medicine) for
hemodialysis treatments.
A review of resident 27's paper chart in the
presence of the director of nursing (DON)
acknowledged hemodialysis care plan was not
developed. DON stated this must be one of the
care plan that fell in the "cracks". DON stated a
plan of care should have been developed so as
to better manage Resident 27's care because
care plan drove the resident's care.
b. On 02/08/20 at 10:06 p.m., during the initial
tour Resident 47 was observed with G-tube
feeding, that was off but still connected to the
resident.
A review of the physician's odder summary
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PARAMOUNT CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
8558 Rosecrans Ave
Paramount, CA 90723
(X4) ID
PREFIX
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ID
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dated on 1/14/20 indicated Fibersource high
protein nurishment (HN) 1.2 kilograms of
calories at 75 milliliters per hour, for 20 hours
via electric pump to provide 1500 milliliters
calories per 1800 kilograms in 24 hours. The
order indicated to start feeding at 1 p.m., and
continue until total volume was infused.
A review of Resident 47's Admission Records
indicated resident was admitted to the facility
on 1/14/20 and readmitted on 2/4/20, with
diagnosis that included gastrostomy status.
A review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS), a
standardized assessment and care screening
tool, dated 1/21/20, indicated Resident 47's
cognitive skills for daily decision making was
severely impaired and the resident required
extensive to total assistance of two staff with
activities of daily living.
A review of Resident 47's paper chart in the
presence of the Director of Nursing (DON),
acknowledged there was no care plan
developed for the use of G-tube. During an
interview with DON stated care plan for G-tube
was supposed to be developed for continuity of
care.
F657
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Care Plan Timing and Revision
CFR(s): 483.21(b)(2)(i)-(iii)
F657
03/24/2020
§483.21(b) Comprehensive Care Plans
§483.21(b)(2) A comprehensive care plan must
be(i) Developed within 7 days after completion of
the comprehensive assessment.
(ii) Prepared by an interdisciplinary team, that
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PARAMOUNT CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
8558 Rosecrans Ave
Paramount, CA 90723
(X4) ID
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ID
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(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 develop and implement
individualized comprehensive care plans that
included measurable objectives and timetables
to meet three of 15 residents (11, 32, 44)
needs by:
a. Resident 11 did not have a care plan for
hemodialysis (a process of purifying the blood
of a person whose kidneys are not working
normally using a machine) treatments
b. Resident 32 did not have care plans to
address the risks, side effects, and monitoring
for the use of an anticoagulant (increase the
time it takes for blood to clot) medication
c. Resident 44 did not have a care plan to
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
PARAMOUNT CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
8558 Rosecrans Ave
Paramount, CA 90723
(X4) ID
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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)
(X5)
COMPLETE
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address the risks, side effects, and monitoring
for the use of an antidepressant medication
These deficient practices had the potential for
Resident 11, 32, and 44 to experience any
irregularities or problems, to go unmonitored by
staff, resulting in harm.
Findings:
a. A review of the admission records indicated
Resident 11 was admitted on 11/7/19 with
diagnoses that included end stage renal
disease (kidney failure), with dependence on
hemodialysis treatments.
A review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS), a
standardized assessment and care planning
tool dated 12/4/19 indicated Resident 11 was
cognitively (ability to make decisions of daily
living) intact with daily decision making, and
required assistance with activities of daily living
such as getting dressed, toileting and personal
hygiene.
A review of the medical records indicated
Resident 11 had hemodialysis treatments three
times a week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Saturdays. The records indicated Resident 11
had a hemodialysis access shunt (an implanted
tube to blood vessels in the arm that provides
gets attached to the dialysis machine for
filtration of waste) on the left upper arm.
During a concurrent interview and record
review of Resident 11's medical record, on
2/8/20 at 4:17 p.m., with Registered Nurse (RN
10) confirmed there was no care plan for
hemodialysis treatments. During interview RN
10 stated there should be one, so the staff
knew what to monitor for this resident and what
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PARAMOUNT CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
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to report to the physician.
b. A review of the admission records indicated
Resident 32 was admitted on 12/3/19 with
diagnoses that included kidney and heart
disease caused by hypertension (high blood
pressure), atrial fibrillation (irregular, rapid heart
beat), and generalized muscle weakness.
A review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS), a
standardized assessment and care planning
tool indicated Resident 32 was moderately
cognitively impaired with daily decision making,
and required physical assistance in activities of
daily living.
A review of Resident 32's medication
administration record dated January and
February 2020 indicated Resident 32 received
apixaban (an anticoagulant) 2.5 milligram,
twice a day, dated 12/23/19.
During a concurrent interview and record
review Registered Nurse (RN 10) confirmed
there was no care plans for Resident 32, who
was administered apixaban. During interview
RN 10 stated there should be a care plan to
monitor for side effects of the medication and
to notify the physician if needed.
c. A review of the admission records indicated
Resident 44 was admitted with diagnoses that
included major depressive disorder (a mental
disorder characterized by a long-term loss of
pleasure or interest in life, often with other
symptoms such as disturbed sleep, feelings of
guilt or inadequacy, and suicidal thoughts),
morbid obesity (excessive body fat that
increases the risk of health problems), and
anemia (low blood count).
A review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS), a
standardized assessment and care planning
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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PARAMOUNT CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
8558 Rosecrans Ave
Paramount, CA 90723
(X4) ID
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REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION)
ID
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(EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE
CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE
DEFICIENCY)
(X5)
COMPLETE
DATE
tool dated 1/16/20 indicated Resident 44 was
cognitively intact and required a one to two
person assistance with activities of daily living.
A review of Resident 44's medication
administration record dated January and
February 2020 indicated Resident 44 received
Nortriptyline (an antidepressant) 10 milligrams,
three times a day, dated 10/11/19.
During a concurrent interview and record
review on 2/8/20 at 4:30 p.m. RN 10
acknowledged there was no care plan for the
antidepressant that was administered to
Resident 44. During interview RN 10 stated
there should be a care plan to monitor the risk
factors, and any side effects of the medication
such as anxiety, sleep problems and
constipation.
A review of the facility's policy titled "Care Plan"
revised 11/2016 indicated an individualized
comprehensive care plan that includes
measurable objectives and timetables to meet
the resident's medical, physical, mental and
psychosocial needs shall be developed for
each resident.
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CFR(s): 483.24(a)(2)
F677
03/24/2020
§483.24(a)(2) A resident who is unable to carry
out activities of daily living receives the
necessary services to maintain good nutrition,
grooming, and personal and oral hygiene;
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview, and record
review, the facility failed to ensure one of 15
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DEFICIENCY)
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residents (15), who needed assistance with
personal hygiene, and bathing, was given a
complete and thorough bed bath, according to
the facility's policy and procedures by:
1. Ensuring gloves were changed, and hands
were washed to reduce contamination from a
soiled incontinent brief (diaper) before washing
other body parts.
2. Ensuring separate wash cloths were used
and water was changed after washing
potentially soiled body parts.
3. Ensuring underarms, back, perinea area,,
thigh, feet, and toes were washed, and dried
well.
4. Ensuring Resident 15's body was not
exposed during the entire bed bath.
These deficient practices of not following the
facility's bed bath policy and procedures, and
not following infection control standard
precautions (are a set of infection control
practices used to prevent transmission of
diseases that can be acquired by contact with
blood, body fluids, non-intact skin, and mucous
membranes), had the potential of exposing
Resident 15, and at risk for body odor, urinary
tract infection ([UTI] infection of the bladder),
and poor wound healing.
Findings:
On 02/08/20 at 9:21 a.m., during observation
certified nursing assistant (CNA 1) prepared
two wash basins at Resident 15's bedside
table. One basin had soapy water and the other
contained plain water. During observation,
CNA 1 removed Resident 15's incontinent brief
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(diaper) that had faces and dark drainage from
sacral (tail bone) wounds with the gloved
hands. CNA 1, used the same gloves, soaked
a corner of a towel in soapy water basin, and
used it on Resident 15's face, chest area,
breasts, and stomach. However, CNA 1 did not
wash underarms, inner thighs, back, foot and
or the toes. CNA 1 used the same towel to
wipe the perinea, instead of washing the area.
CNA 1 did not apply lotion to Resident 15's
body. CNA 1 did not change gloves, did not
wash hands the bed bath. CNA 1 then put
clothing on the resident, before placing the
resident into a wheelchair. Resident 15 was
also exposed during the entire bed bath.
A review of Resident 15's admission form
indicated the resident was admitted on 9/4/19
with diagnoses that included bacterial infection
of the blood, and pressure ulcers stage 4 (are
localized areas of tissue necrosis that typically
develop when soft tissue is compressed
between a bony prominence and an external
surface for a long period of time).
A review of Resident 15's History and Physical
examination form dated 9/18/19 indicated the
resident did not have the capacity to
understand and make decisions.
A review of Resident 15's Minimum Data Set
(MDS), a standardized assessment and care
screening tool dated 12/9/2019, indicated the
resident cognitive skills for daily decision
making were severely impaired, and the
resident required total dependence from staff
with activities of daily living (ADLs).
A review of the risk for activities of daily living
care plan dated 9/7/2019, for Resident 15
indicated decline related to impaired cognition,
and the generalized weakness. The goal of the
care plan indicated Resident 15 will be well
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groomed and appropriately dressed on a daily
basis. The care plan interventions indicated the
resident will be assist with ADLs as needed.
A review of the ADL inservice sheet dated
3/25/2019, indicated CNA 1's name was not
included on the form.
On 02/09/20 at 01:47 p.m.,during an interview
with the Director of Staff Development (DSD)
stated the proper procedure for a bed bath
included the use of two basins with water, wash
cloths, towels, soap and water and change of
clothes or gowns. The DSD stated the
procedure required the resident be cleaned
from the cleanest part to the dirtiest part of the
body, which meant starting from the face
downwards. The DSD stated if cleaning the
resident was started from the bottom, the staff
should change gloves, change the water in the
basins, change washcloths, wash hands, and
put on a new set of gloves. The DSD stated the
reason for the sequence to the procedures was
because of reducing introduction of bacteria or
infection if perinea care or private parts, if not
dried well after washing with fresh soapy water.
The DSD stated the resident had to be covered
at all times to ensure privacy during bed baths.
A review of the facility's policy and procedures
titled "Bed Bath" revised 2/2018, indicated to
first wash the resident's face, neck and ears,
then the shoulder, armpit, arm, and hand. The
policy indicated after laying a towel across the
resident's chest, wash the resident's abdomen,
then wash the leg and foot, especially the skin
between the toes. The policy indicated to
repeat for the resident's other leg and foot, and
to empty the wash basin and refill with clean
warm water.
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F684
Quality of Care
CFR(s): 483.25
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§ 483.25 Quality of care
Quality of care is a fundamental principle that
applies to all treatment and care provided to
facility residents. Based on the comprehensive
assessment of a resident, the facility must
ensure that residents receive treatment and
care in accordance with professional standards
of practice, the comprehensive personcentered care plan, and the residents' choices.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview and record
review, the facility failed to implement nursing
standards of practice for four of 15 residents
(26, 38, 158) by:
a. Resident 26, 38, and 158, the medications
were documented as administered, prior to
administering the pills.
b. Resident 26's medications were left at
bedside to take later, instead of ensuring the
resident took all the pills.
These deficient practices had the potential for
Resident 26, 38, and 158 clinical records to be
inaccurate, when the medications were not
observed as taken, before documenting them
as taken.
Findings:
a. During an observation of medication pass
with licensed vocational nurse (LVN 10), the
nurse documented Resident 26, 38, and 158's
medications as administered, before actually
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administering the medications. The following
revealed:
On 2/8/20 at 4:35 p.m., LVN 10 documented
medications were administered before she
prepared the resident's medication to be
administered to Resident 38
On 2/8/20 at 4:49 p.m. LVN 10 documented
medications were administered before she
prepared the resident's medication to be
administered to Resident 26.
On 2/8/20 at 5:00 p.m. LVN 10 documented
medications were administered before she
prepared the resident's medication to be
administered to Resident 158.
During an interview on 2/9/20 at 10:50 a.m.,
registered nurse (RN 10) acknowledged the
correct process for passing medications to the
residents was to review the orders, take out the
medications, tell the resident why and what
type of medications they were getting, before
administering their medications. RN 10 stated
afterwards it was appropriate to documents the
medications as given, or refused, if the resident
refused to take them. RN 10 sated it was
actually important to monitor the resident's
taking their medications, because it was to treat
an illness. RN 10 stated it was important to
know if the medications were effective and to
monitor if the resident was having side effects,
or became sick from something else.
b. A review of the admission sheet indicated
Resident 26 was admitted on 10/28/19 with
diagnoses that included dysphagia (difficulty
swallowing), bipolar disorder (a mental illness
with symptoms of extreme high moods and
extreme low moods), and gout (a form of
arthritis characterized by sever pain, redness
and tenderness in joints).
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A review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS), a
standardized assessment and care planning
tool dated 12/19/19 indicated Resident 26 was
cognitively (ability to make decisions of daily
living) intact with daily decision making, and
required assistance in activities of daily living
such as getting dressed, and eating.
A review of Resident 26's physician orders
dated 12/12/19 indicated the following:
1. megestrol acetate (an appetite stimulant), 40
milligrams (mg) per milliliter (ML) oral
suspension, give 10 ML by mouth twice a day.
2. Allopurinol 100 mg twice a day for gout.
3. Zenpep/pancrealipase 25,000 units 1
capsule three times a day for absorption of
nutrients (an ingredient of food that provides for
growth and maintenance of life).
4. Depakote DR 250 mg twice a day for bipolar
disorder
On 2/8/20 at 4:49 p.m. LVN 10 poured the
megestrol acetate in a cup, and gave it to
Resident 26 to drink. LVN 10 then placed a cup
of medications containing the allopurinol,
Zenpep and Depakote, handed them to
Resident 26 and exited the room. LVN 10 did
not stay to watch Resident 26 take allopurinol,
Zenpep and Depakote medications.
On 2/9/20 at 11:10 a.m. RN 10 acknowledged
that LVN 10 should have stayed with Resident
26 to make sure the resident took all of the
medications. RN 10 stated it was a standard of
practice and important for Resident 26's safety,
to make sure the resident swallowed the
medications, so the symptoms were treated.
A review of the facility's policy titled "Specific
Medication Administration Procedures" dated
January 2017 indicated the safe and effective
manner to administer medications was to
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identify the resident using two identification
methods before administering medications. The
policy stated after administration, return to the
medication cart, replace medication container,
and document administration in the medication
administration records.
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CFR(s): 483.25(e)(1)-(3)
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§483.25(e) Incontinence.
§483.25(e)(1) The facility must ensure that
resident who is continent of bladder and bowel
on admission receives services and assistance
to maintain continence unless his or her clinical
condition is or becomes such that continence is
not possible to maintain.
§483.25(e)(2)For a resident with urinary
incontinence, based on the resident's
comprehensive assessment, the facility must
ensure that(i) A resident who enters the facility without an
indwelling catheter is not catheterized unless
the resident's clinical condition demonstrates
that catheterization was necessary;
(ii) A resident who enters the facility with an
indwelling catheter or subsequently receives
one is assessed for removal of the catheter as
soon as possible unless the resident's clinical
condition demonstrates that catheterization is
necessary; and
(iii) A resident who is incontinent of bladder
receives appropriate treatment and services to
prevent urinary tract infections and to restore
continence to the extent possible.
§483.25(e)(3) For a resident with fecal
incontinence, based on the resident's
comprehensive assessment, the facility must
ensure that a resident who is incontinent of
bowel receives appropriate treatment and
services to restore as much normal bowel
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function as possible.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview and record
review, the facility staff failed to assess, notify
the physician regarding the indwelling catheter
([F/C] a flexible tube inserted into the bladder
that drains urine from the bladder in to a bag
outside of the body) containing cloudy urine,
which was not covered, and secured to reduce
the risks of trauma to the penis for one of 2
residents (15).
This deficient practice had the potential of
resulting in lack of dignity, urinary tract infection
([UTI] infection of the bladder), irritability,
trauma, and pain for Resident 15.
Findings:
On 02/8/20 at 09:46 a.m., Resident 15 was
observed with a F/C tubing, that was not
secured to the resident's thigh. Resident 15
was F/C tubing and bag was cloudy, had
sediments (particles), and was dark in color
(coffee color).
On 02/09/20 at 09:21 a.m., Resident 15 was
observed with a F/C bag, that was not covered
with a dignity bag, and the bag was visible from
the hallway. Resident 15's F/C bag had amber
colored urine that contained sediments, which
was not secured to the resident's thigh.
On 02/09/20 at 09:28 a.m., during a bed bath,
Resident 15 was observed with certified
nursing assistant (CNA 1), who was providing a
bed bath to the resident. CNA 1 lifted the F/C
bag that contained urine, placed it on the bed,
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which made all the urine that was in the bag,
flow back into the resident's bladder. During
observation, each time CNA 1 turned Resident
15 on to the side, the resident burst into crying.
CNA 1 continued to provide Resident 15 with a
bed bath. When CNA 1 asked Resident 15 if he
was in pain, the resident cried louder.
A review of Resident 15's admission records
indicated the resident was admitted to the
facility on 7/20/2019 and was re-admitted on
9/4/19 with diagnoses that included bacterial
infection of the blood, and pressure ulcers
stage 4 (are localized areas of tissue necrosis
that typically develop when soft tissue is
compressed between a bony prominence and
an external surface for a long period of time).
A review of Resident 15's History and Physical
(H&P) examination form dated 9/18/19
indicated the resident did not have the capacity
to understand and make decisions.
A review of Resident 15's Minimum Data Set
(MDS), a standardized assessment and care
screening tool dated 12/9/2019, indicated the
resident cognitive skills for daily decision
making was severely impaired, and the
resident required total dependence from staff
with activities of daily living.
A review of Resident 15's physician order
summary dated 9/19/2019 indicated to insert
an indwelling catheter, French (size) #16 extra
large, and place to gravity for wound
management, and diagnosis of neuromuscular
dysfunction of bladder (refers to urinary bladder
problems due to disease or injury of the central
nervous system or peripheral nerves involved
in the control of urination). The order indicated
to secure F/C to the leg with statlock (securely
anchors the catheter in place, reducing the risk
of urethral erosion, bladder spasms, and
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trauma) device to prevent pulling of the F/C
tubing. The order indicated to monitor urine
characteristic for signs and symptoms of UTI
(such as amber colored urine, foul odor,
sediments, and cloudy urine), and monitor the
leg strap daily for placement. The orders
indicated to notify the physician when there are
sediments in urine.
A review of Resident 15's care plan for
indwelling catheter dated 9/4/2019, related to
neurogenic bladder with interventions that
included to monitor F/C for kinks and leaking,
sediments, cloudiness, strong odor, blood,
amount, and notify the doctor of any burning,
elevated temperature, and abdominal pain.
On 02/9/20 at 03:25 p.m., during an interview
with the director of nursing (DON) stated
Resident 15 had episodes of neuromuscular
bladder dysfunction. According to the DON,
staff would be inserviced not to place the F/C
bag on the bed to prevent back flow of urine
that could cause UTI and pain.
On 2/9/20 at 4:11 p.m., during record review,
and interview with licensed vocational nurse
(LVN 1) stated Resident 15's F/C bag had to be
placed in a privacy bag to protect the privacy
and dignity of the resident. When asked if the
urine characteristic assessed, documented,
and physician notified, LVN 1 said no. LVN 1
stated he should have notified the physician
immediately so as not to delay any treatments
for Resident 15. LVN 1 further stated the F/C
tubing had to be secured to prevent pulling,
trauma, and pain to Resident 15's penis.
On 2/9/2010 at 4:20 p.m., during an interview
with the director of staff development stated,
CNAs had been in-serviced on how to provide
morning care to the resident's who had a F/C
by not lifting or placing the bag on the bed so
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as to prevent back flow of urine.
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Pharmacy
Srvcs/Procedures/Pharmacist/Records
CFR(s): 483.45(a)(b)(1)-(3)
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§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.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
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Based on observation, interview and record
review, the facility failed to implement their
policy to track, and monitor the medications
used from emergency kit, discontinued noncontrolled, and disposition (is the process of
destroying) of the unused residents medication.
This deficient practice had the potential of
resulting in the divergence (medication at the
hands of people not prescribed for) of the
resident's medication.
Findings:
a. On 02/08/20 at 10:54 a.m., during
medication storage area inspection and
interview, the emergency kit dated 1/22/20 was
noted opened and temporary sealed with a red
tag. During interview the director of nursing
(DON) stated the emergency kit was used for
the residents, with the red tag meaning the kit
had been opened. However, DON
acknowledged there was no records to justify
which medications were removed and used for
what resident. The medication room was
observed with boxes of delivered items stored
on the floor, which made it crowded and
cluttered. DON acknowledged and stated she
was aware of the medication room being
disorganized and the medication removed from
emergency kit was not logged out.
b. On 02/08/20 at 011:05 a.m., during
medication storage area inspection and
interview, there was a full plastic basin, that
contained different classification of
medications, which had been stored
underneath the cabinet. DON was unable to
account for the different classification of
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medications. There was no record to show
when the residents medications was
discontinued. DON was unable to account for
what the medications were, when the
medications in the bin was discontinued, and
for whom did it belonged to. DON was unable
to account for quantity of the medications that
was placed in the bin. When asked, DON
stated "I can not tell what they are." DON
stated going forward, proper documentation
and accountability would be available in the
future.
According to the facility's policy and procedures
titled "Disposal of Medications and MedicationRelated Supplies" updated 1/2017, indicated
medication should be immediately removed
from the medication cart upon receipt of an
order to discontinue, stored in a secure area,
documented the type of medication, quantity,
date destroyed by two licensed nurses for noncontrolled medications.
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On
CFR(s): 483.45(c)(1)(2)(4)(5)
F756
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§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.
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(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
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 document the justification for
duplicate anticoagulant therapy for one of 15
residents (32).
This deficient practice had the potential to
increase Resident 32's risk for adverse
(unwanted, harmful) reactions from prolonged,
duplicate use of anticoagulant therapy, such as
excessive bleeding, or bruising.
Findings:
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A review of the admission records indicated
Resident 32 was admitted on 12/3/19 with
diagnoses that included kidney and heart
disease caused by hypertension (high blood
pressure), atrial fibrillation (irregular, rapid
heartbeat), and generalized muscle weakness.
A review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS), a
standardized assessment and care planning
tool indicated Resident 32 was moderately
impaired with cognitive skills for daily decision
making, and required physical assistance in
activities of daily living.
A review of Resident 32's medical record
indicated a physician order dated 12/23/19 to
administer apixaban (a blood thinner) 2.5
milligrams (mg) twice a day for deep vein
thrombosis (a blood clot usually in the legs)
prophylaxis (prevention). The physician order
dated 12/23/19 indicated to administer aspirin
(a blood thinner) chewable tablet, 81 mg daily
for stroke (damage caused by an interruption of
blood supply [usually a blood clot] to the
brain).
During a concurrent interview and record
review on 2/9/20 at 2:57 p.m. director of
nursing (DON) confirmed there was no
documentation in Resident 32's medical record
to provide a rationale for administering two
blood thinners. DON acknowledged the risk for
bleeding could be increased since Resident 32
was taking two anticoagulants.
F757
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Drug Regimen is Free from Unnecessary
Drugs
CFR(s): 483.45(d)(1)-(6)
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§483.45(d)(1) In excessive dose (including
duplicate drug therapy); or
§483.45(d)(2) For excessive duration; or
§483.45(d)(3) Without adequate monitoring; or
§483.45(d)(4) Without adequate indications for
its use; or
§483.45(d)(5) In the presence of adverse
consequences which indicate the dose should
be reduced or discontinued; or
§483.45(d)(6) Any combinations of the reasons
stated in paragraphs (d)(1) through (5) of this
section.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on interview and records review, the
facility failed to implement their policy to ensure
two of 2 residents (27, 33), prescribing
physician informed and obtained a consent
from the resident or their responsible party,
prior to administering psychotropic medications
(any medication capable of affecting the mind,
emotions, and behavior) by:
Resident 27, who was administered Lexapro
(antidepressant), there was no documented
record the informed consent for psychotropic
medication was obtained by a prescribing
practitioner
Resident 33, Ativan (antianxiety), and
Risperdal (antipsychotic), there was no
documented evidence the informed consent for
psychotropic medication was obtained by a
prescribing practitioner
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These deficient practices had the potential of
resulting in a broad range of adverse
consequences such as medication interactions,
bleeding, poly-pharmacy or unnecessary
medication for Residents 27 and 33.
Findings:
a. A review of Resident 27's Admission Record
indicated the resident was readmitted on
12/17/2019 with diagnosis that included major
depressive disorder (persistent feeling of
sadness or loss of interest in things formally
likes) single episode, unspecified.
A review of Resident 27's history and physical
assessment form dated 12/19/2019, indicated
the resident did not have the capacity to
understand and make medical decisions.
A review of Resident 27's Minimum Data Set
(MDS), a standardized assessment and care
screening tool dated 12/24/2019, in the
presence of the MDS nurse indicated Resident
27's cognitive skills for daily decision making
was intact but the resident required extensive
assistant to total with activities of daily livings
(such as bed mobility, transfer, personal
hygiene, toileting, bathing, and dressing).
A review of Resident 27's physician order
summary dated 12/17/2019, indicated an order
for Lexapro 10 milligram, give 1 tablet by mouth
every day for depression manifested by sad,
pained, worried facial expression (informed
consent obtained by physician) for depression
manifested by sad facial and worried facial
expression. However, a review of the clinical
records, the informed consent form for Lexapro
10 milligram did not have prescribing
practitioners name, signature or date, which
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was also confirmed by the director of nursing
(DON).
A review of Resident 27's nurse's notes dated
2/1/20 to 2/8/20, had no documented episodes
of sad facial expression, worried or pained. The
behavior monitoring form dated 2/1/20 to 2/9/20
indicated zero episodes of sad, pained,
worried facial expressions.
On 02/9/20 at 02:03 p.m., during an interview
with the DON stated informed consent had to
be obtained by the physician from the resident
or the resident's responsible party. DON stated
the staff can only witness or verify that
physician obtained a consent, prior to giving
the medication.
b. A review of Resident 33's Admission Record,
indicated the resident was admitted to the
facility on 9/24/2019 with diagnoses that
included anxiety disorder unspecified,
unspecified psychosis (a severe mental
disorder in which thought and emotions are so
impaired that contact is lost with external
reality) not due to substance and Alzheimer's
disease (a progressive disease that destroys
memory and other important mental functions),
unspecified.
A review of Resident 33's history and physical
assessment form (H&P) dated 12/28/2019
indicated the resident did not have the capacity
to understand and make medical decisions.
However, H / P indicated the resident was
diagnosed with dementia (a group of thinking
and social symptoms that interferes with daily
functioning).
A review of Resident 33's Minimum Data Set
(MDS), a standardized assessment and care
screening tool dated 1/20/2020, indicated the
resident's cognitive skills for daily decision
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making was severely impaired and the resident
required total assistance from staff with
activities of daily living.
A review of Resident 33's physician order
summary dated 12/27/2019, indicated:
1. Ativan 0.5 milligram 1 tablet by mouth two
times a day for anxiety manifested by (M/B)
verbalization of nervousness. There was no
informed consent obtained by the physician in
clinical records.
2. Risperdal 0.5 milligram 1 tablet by mouth
twice a day (BID) for psychosis M/B crusting or
verbal aggressive as antecedent (someone or
something existing or happening before, the
cause or origin) to harm staff for psychosis.
3. Ativan 2 milligrams per 0,5 milliliter every 4
as needed for agitation. A review of the clinical
records revealed an informed consent form for
both Ativan and Risperdal, but the form did not
have the physician's name, signature or date,
which was acknowledged by the director of
nursing (DON).
A review of Resident 33's behavior monitoring
form dated 1/26/20 1/31/20 and 2/1/20 to
2/7/20, indicated zero episodes of verbalization
of nervousness, or cursing and verbal
aggressiveness as antecent to harm staff.
On 02/08/20 at 03:12 p.m., during an interview
with the DON stated informed consent had to
be obtained by the physician from the resident
or the resident's responsible party. DON stated
the staff can only witness or verify that
physician obtained a consent, prior to giving
the medication.
According to the facility's policy and procedures
titled "Psychotherapeutic Drug Management
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8558 Rosecrans Ave
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/Informed Consent" revised 2/13/2019,
indicated before initiating the administration of
psychotherapeutic drugs, informed consent
must be obtained by the physician and the
facility staff shall verify that the resident's
record contains documentation that the
resident has given informed consent to the
proposed treatment or procedure. The policy
indicated verification of the informed consent
must be maintained in the resident's clinical
record.
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Food Procurement,Store/Prepare/ServeSanitary
CFR(s): 483.60(i)(1)(2)
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§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 to Store, prepare, distribute
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and serve food in accordance with professional
standards for food service safety.
These deficient practices had the potential for
the food to become contaminated with harmful
microorganisms causing foodborne illness
(illness caused by food contaminated with
bacteria, viruses, parasites, or toxins), placing
the residents at increased risk of exposing the
susceptible residents.
Findings:
a. On 2/8/2020 at 07:32 a.m., during the initial
tour of the kitchen and inspection of the facility
food preparation area, the following were
observed:
1. There was no pre mixed sanitizing bucket at
the preparatory table. The dietary aide 1 was
observed wiping the table with a dry tissue after
preparing fruit juice.
2. The cook was observed picking up the
sanitizing bucket from underneath the cabinet,
filled it with water from the tap, and cleaned the
preparatory table for cooking, without preparing
the sanitizing solution.
3. The kitchen manager walked out of the
kitchen and came back to the kitchen without
performing hand hygiene.
b. On 2/8/2020 at 07:55 a.m., the following
items were observed in the refrigerator without
dates, as to when the items were taken from
the freezer or when the used by date was and:
1. Three bowls of thawed cooked pork cook,
2. One dish of thawed beef,
3. Cooked beans and crush mixed chili peppers
stored with raw beef,
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4. Refrigerator number 3 and 4 had shelves
that were overcrowded with food items, which
did not allow for air circulating around the
foods, and had the tendency to cause cross
contamination.
5. A box of potatoes was stored next to the
door, which allowed rays of the sun to shine on
the potatoes
6. At 08:00 a.m., dietary Aide 2 walked into the
kitchen from the back door, without washing
her hands first, placed her belongings into the
non perishable food stored area. Dietary aide 2
walked out of kitchen, returned back to the
kitchen, and started slicing fruits, without first
washing her hand.
7. At 08:08 a.m., dietary aide 1 walked out of
the kitchen, pulled in a cart with used trays
from the floor, and started preparing food
without first washing the hands.
On 02/09/20 at 11:14 a.m., during an interview
with kitchen manager stated everyone who
walked into the kitchen, had to perform hand
hygiene, wear gloves before touching or
performing any duty, in order to prevent food
bone illnesses. The kitchen manager stated all
food items had to be labeled with delivery date,
opened date and used by dated. Kitchen
manager stated any food that was removed
from the freezer and placed in the refrigerators,
for example meats for thawing, had to be
labeled with a used by date and the time. The
kitchen manager stated all food items had to be
labeled with dates and time to prevent
foodborne illness. The kitchen manager stated
the staff was supposed to prepare two sanitary
buckets, one for the cook and one for the
dietary aide. When questioned why the kitchen
only was using one sanitary bucket, kitchen
manager had no comments. The kitchen
manager stated the preparatory area or
surfaces had to be sanitized immediately after
food preparation with the use of the sanitary
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solution, and disposable wipes, after soaking
them into the sanitary solution. The kitchen
manager stated disposable wipes had to used
and discarded at the end of the day.
According to an undated facility's policy and
procedures "Cross Contamination" indicated
clan and sanitized work environment shall be
maintain in especially in the kitchen to minimize
the chance of cross contamination (a process
by which bacteria or microorganism are
transferred from one substance or object to
another which resulted into a harmful effect) by
not storing raw and ready to eat food side by
side, wash hands and surfaces often, wash and
and change gloves before and after handling
raw food, ready to eat food, after changing task
and dated all items with receiving dates,
removal dates from the refrigerator and used
by dates.
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Infection Prevention & Control
CFR(s): 483.80(a)(1)(2)(4)(e)(f)
F880
03/24/2020
§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
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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
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
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
OMB NO. 0938-0391
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X1) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
A. BUILDING: ___________
B. WING: _______________
056446
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/09/2020
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
PARAMOUNT CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
8558 Rosecrans Ave
Paramount, CA 90723
(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
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 ensure a central line
(a plastic catheter inserted into a large vein
typically in the neck or near the heart for
therapeutic medication administration) had a
dry, clean dressing that was dated, and the
central line port (the end of the catheter [when
in use] that is connected to tubing that contains
medication) was protected from contamination
by placing a cap on it for one of 15 residents
(157).
These deficient practices had the potential to
cause physical harm by introducing bacteria
into Resident 157's body, causing further
infections.
Findings:
During observation on 2/8/20 at 9:27 a.m.,
Resident 157 had a central line to the left upper
arm, to deliver antibiotic (medication to fight
infection) was covered with a blood-filled
dressing, and the dressing had no indication of
when it was last changed. The single port of
the central line was exposed (uncovered) and
was touching Resident 157's pillow.
A review of the admission records indicated
Resident 157 was admitted on 2/4/20 with
diagnoses that included sepsis (a condition
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Event ID: KK1111
Facility ID: CA940000091
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FORM APPROVED
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
OMB NO. 0938-0391
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X1) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
A. BUILDING: ___________
B. WING: _______________
056446
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/09/2020
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
PARAMOUNT CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
8558 Rosecrans Ave
Paramount, CA 90723
(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
resulting from the presence of infectious
organisms in the blood and the body's
response to their presence, potentially leading
to the various organ failure, shock, and death),
urinary tract infection, and infection of the
amputated (cut off) stump (the bit that's left
beyond a healthy joint is called a residual limb,
or more commonly, a stump) of the left and
right lower extremities.
A review of the admission assessment dated
2/4/20 indicated Resident 157 was alert but
confused and required assistance for activities
of daily living such as getting dressed, toileting
and personal hygiene.
During a concurrent observation and interview
on 2/9/20 at 3:27 p.m. Registered Nurse (RN
10) stated Resident 157's central line dressing
should have been changed since it was soiled
with blood. RN 10 also stated the port should
have been capped to protect Resident 157
from further infections.
According to an undated facility's policy titled
"Central Access Guidelines and Procedures"
indicated the facility should provide an
assessment and monitoring period following
insertion of central venous access devices to
detect and intervene in potential complications
arising. The policy indicated the licensed nurse
shall observe the exit site (of the catheter) for
excessive bleeding or hematoma (bleeding
under the skin), and bruising.
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