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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: _______________
555908
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/28/2017
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
SOUTH PASADENA CARE CENTER
904 Mission St
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(X4) ID
PREFIX
TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL
REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION)
ID
PREFIX
TAG
F000
INITIAL COMMENTS
F000
PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION
(EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE
CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE
DEFICIENCY)
(X5)
COMPLETE
DATE
The following reflects the findings of the
Department of Public Health during an
Abbreviated Standard Survey.
Complaint Intake # CA00541319Unsubstantiated with a one related regulatory
deficiencies found.
Representing the Department of Public Health:
Evaluator ID # 36205 HFEN
The inspection was limited to the specific
complaint investigated and does not represent
the findings of a full inspection of the facility.
F225
SS=D
INVESTIGATE/REPORT
ALLEGATIONS/INDIVIDUALS
CFR(s): 483.12(a)(3)(4)(c)(1)-(4)
F225
06/27/2017
483.12(a) The facility must(3) Not employ or otherwise engage individuals
who(i) Have been found guilty of abuse, neglect,
exploitation, misappropriation of property, or
mistreatment by a court of law;
(ii) Have had a finding entered into the State
nurse aide registry concerning abuse, neglect,
exploitation, mistreatment of residents or
misappropriation of their property; or
(iii) Have a disciplinary action in effect against
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Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that
other safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients . (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days
following the date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14
days following the date these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued
program participation.
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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OMB NO. 0938-0391
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X1) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
A. BUILDING: ___________
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555908
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
SOUTH PASADENA CARE CENTER
904 Mission St
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(X4) ID
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL
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PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION
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DATE
his or her professional license by a state
licensure body as a result of a finding of abuse,
neglect, exploitation, mistreatment of residents
or misappropriation of resident property.
(4) Report to the State nurse aide registry or
licensing authorities any knowledge it has of
actions by a court of law against an employee,
which would indicate unfitness for service as a
nurse aide or other facility staff.
(c) In response to allegations of abuse, neglect,
exploitation, or mistreatment, the facility must:
(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 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 longterm care facilities) in accordance with State
law through established procedures.
(2) Have evidence that all alleged violations are
thoroughly investigated.
(3) Prevent further potential abuse, neglect,
exploitation, or mistreatment while the
investigation is in progress.
(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
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(X1) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
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555908
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
SOUTH PASADENA CARE CENTER
904 Mission St
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(X4) ID
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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 report in a timely manner, a
staff to resident allegation of abuse to the State
licensing and certification agency (Department)
for one of 3 sampled residents (Resident 1).
This deficient practice had the potential to
place the resident's safety at risk.
Findings:
On 6/28/17 at 9:45 am, an unannounced visit
was made to the facility to investigate an entity
reported incident regarding allegation of staff to
resident abuse that occurred on 6/2/17.
A review of the clinical record indicated
Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on
4/2/17 with diagnoses that included unspecified
atrial fibrillation (the atria or the upper
chambers of the heart contract at an
excessively high rate and in an irregular way)
hemiplegia (paralysis of one side of the body)
and hemiparesis (muscular weakness of one
half of the body) following cerebral infarction
(type of ischemic [deficient supply of blood]
stroke [sudden death of brain cells in a
localized area due to inadequate blood flow]
resulting from a blockage in the blood vessels
supplying blood to the brain) affecting left
dominant side and paranoid schizophrenia(a
type of schizophrenia [mental disorder]
associated with feelings of being persecuted or
plotted against).
A review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set
(MDS - a standardized assessment and care
planning tool) dated 5/26/17 indicated Resident
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(X1) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
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555908
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COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
SOUTH PASADENA CARE CENTER
904 Mission St
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(X4) ID
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1 was cognitively intact. Resident 1 required
extensive assistance (resident involved in
activity, staff provide weight-bearing support) to
total dependence (full staff performance) in
performing activities of daily living.
On 6/28/17 at 10:00 a.m., an interview was
conducted with the director of nursing (DON).
The DON stated on 6/2/17, Resident 1 reported
to the local ombudsman an allegation that a
female staff physically abused him. DON
indicated Administrator 1 immediately
conducted an investigation on 6/2/17 following
Resident 1's allegation. The DON stated within
24 hours Administrator 1 gathered all the
information and concluded that the incident
was not reportable to the Department. The
DON stated as a mandated reported, the
facility must report all allegations of abuse to
the Department. The DON stated that
Administrator 1 insisted not to report to the
Department. The DON stated she should have
reported the incident to the Department even if
Administrator 1 told her not to do so. The DON
stated Administrator 1 was replaced by
Administrator 2 as of 6/26/17. Administrator 2
called the ombudsman's office to introduce
himself. The ombudsman inquired from
Administrator 2 the status of the investigation
regarding allegation made by Resident 1 on
6/2/17. The DON stated Administrator 2 did not
have any information regarding the above
mentioned allegation made by Resident 1. The
DON stated the Administrator 2 instructed her
to report the incident to the Department
immediately on 6/27/17.
On 6/28/17 at 3:05 p.m., an interview was
conducted with Administrator 2 who confirmed
the facility failed to report in a timely manner, a
staff to resident allegation of abuse to the
Department. Administrator 2 stated
Administrator 1 should have reported Resident
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555908
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COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
SOUTH PASADENA CARE CENTER
904 Mission St
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(X4) ID
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL
REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION)
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(EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE
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DEFICIENCY)
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1's allegation of abuse to the Department for
investigation.
A review of the facility undated policy and
procedure titled "Abuse Reporting" indicated
the administrator or DON will report the
allegation of abuse to the appropriate state
agency. The state agencies include:
Department of Public Health Licensing and
Certification, Nursing Home Administrator's
Program, Board of Vocational Nurses and
Psychiatric Technicians and the CNA
Certification Board, Adult Protective Services
and Local Enforcement Agencies.
On 6/26/17 (after hours), the facility reported to
the Department the staff to resident abuse that
occurred on 6/2/17. The report was made 25
days after the incident occurred.
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