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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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HUNTINGTON HEALTHCARE CENTER
4515 Huntington Dr S
Los Angeles, CA 90032
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The following reflects the findings of the
Department of Public Health during a Facility
Reported Incident (FRI) investigation during an
Abbreviated Standard Survey.
FRI number: CA00654894
FRI number: CA00654783
FRI number: CA00654306
FRI number: CA00654898
Representing the Department of Public Health:
Health Facilities Evaluator Nurse ID: 36526
The inspection was limited to the specific
complaint investigation and does not represent
the findings of a full inspection of the facility.
Two deficiencies were issued for FRIs
CA00654894, CA00654783, CA00654898,
CA00654306
F600
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CFR(s): 483.12(a)(1)
F600
10/24/2020
§483.12 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and
Exploitation
The resident has the right to be free from
abuse, neglect, misappropriation of resident
property, and exploitation as defined in this
subpart. This includes but is not limited to
freedom from corporal punishment, involuntary
seclusion and any physical or chemical
restraint not required to treat the resident's
medical symptoms.
§483.12(a) The facility must§483.12(a)(1) Not use verbal, mental, sexual,
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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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or physical abuse, corporal punishment, or
involuntary seclusion;
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview and record
review, the facility failed to ensure residents
were free from abuse by implementing
resident's care plans and its policy for two of
four sampled residents (Residents 2 and 6).
Resident 2 sustained a scratch to the right
lower eye after being struck on the face by
Resident 3.
Resident 7 hit Resident 6 two times in the back
of the head while in the dining room
unsupervised waiting for breakfast.
These deficient practices resulted in Residents
2 and 6 being physically abused and had the
potential for other residents who were left
unsupervised to be abused.
Findings:
a1. A review of Resident 2's Face Sheet
(Admission Record) indicated Resident 2 was
admitted to the facility on 7/31/19. Resident 2's
diagnoses included cerebrovascular disease
(disease of the blood vessels in the brain),
unspecified dementia (loss of brain functioning)
with behavioral disturbance (persistent
negative outbursts), and muscle weakness
(lack of strength).
A review of Resident 2's History and Physical
(H/P), dated 8/5/19 indicated Resident 2 had
periods of confusion and did not have the
capacity to understand and be understood.
A review of Resident 2's Minimum Data Set
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Los Angeles, CA 90032
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(MDS), a standardized assessment and care
screening tool, dated 8/11/19 indicated
Resident 2 was unsteady on her feet and
required an extensive assistance of a oneperson physical assist for weight-bearing
(amount of weight placed on an individual's leg)
support.
A review of a
Situation/Background/Assessment/Recommen
dations ([SBAR], an internal documentation
technique to facilitate prompt and appropriate
communication), dated 9/10/19 indicated
Resident 2 had a scratch to her right lower eye.
A review of Resident 2's 72-Hour Neuro Check
List, from 9/16/19 through 9/18/19 indicated
there was no neurological checks (sensory
neuron and motor responses, especially
reflexes, to determine impairment) done after
Resident 3 struck Resident 2 (on 9/10/19).
A review of Resident 2's Physician Orders,
dated 9/10/19 indicated a right lower eye linear
(straight line) scratch to Resident 2's eye and
the order indicated to cleanse the scratch with
normal saline (salt water), pat dry, apply triple
antibiotic (drug used to treat bacterial
infections) ointment every day for 30 days until
10/10/19.
A review of Resident 2's Physician Orders,
dated 9/14/19 indicated an order for a
psychology (specialist in behavior study)
consultation for Resident 2.
a2. A review of Resident 3's Face Sheet
indicated Resident 3 was admitted to the
facility on 6/3/2019. Resident 3's diagnoses
included encephalopathy (malfunction of the
brain), altered mental status (unusual
behavior), Alzheimer disease (progressive
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Los Angeles, CA 90032
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brain disorder destroying memory and
thinking), and dementia with behavioral issues.
A review of Resident 3's H/P, dated 6/4/19
indicated Resident 3 did not have the capacity
(ability) to understand and make decisions.
A review of Resident 3's care plan dated
6/18/19 and titled, "Potential for Emotional
Distress Related to Resident to Resident
Altercation," indicated Resident 3 would not
have episodes of distress.
A review of Resident 3's Physician Orders,
dated 9/10/19 indicated to transfer Resident 3
to a general acute care hospital (GACH) for
further evaluation for aggressive behaviors.
A review of Resident 3's Physician's Order
dated 9/11/19 indicated Resident 3 was
readmitted to the facility and later that day
transferred to another GACH for reevaluation of
aggressive (impulsive) behaviors.
On 9/16/19 at 8 a.m., during an interview,
Resident 4 stated her roommate, Resident 3,
was transferred to a general acute care
hospital (GACH) two days prior because of her
aggressive behaviors. Resident 4 stated,
"Resident 2 would sneak into Resident 3's
room as they were friends and lay on Resident
3's bed." Resident 4 stated Resident 3 was
very aggressive towards everyone in the facility
and all staff were aware of Resident 3's
behavior. Resident 4 stated she informed the
Administrator (ADM) Resident 3 would, "steal
our personal belongings and would try to hit us
all the time." Resident 4 stated she was old and
should not be hit by other residents. Resident 4
stated Residents 2 and 3 were fighting in the
room (on 9/10/19) over Resident 2 talking to a
female staff. Resident 4 stated Residents 2 and
3 began to punch each other leaving Resident
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2 with a scratch to the left side of her face.
Resident 4 stated, "It's scary to have both of
the residents here because we don't know if
they would come and attack us." Resident 4
stated Resident 3 was always trying to hit
people, steal their belongings, slamming doors
and hitting the walls.
On 9/16/19 at 8:35 a.m., during an interview,
Resident 5 stated being roommates with
Resident 3. Resident 5 stated Resident 3 was
always bringing Resident 2 into the room and
have her lay on the bed and it made her feel
uncomfortable.
On 9/16/19 at 12:20 p.m., during an
observation and interview, Resident 2 was in
the dining room having lunch with no injuries
observed. Resident 2 stated Resident 3
approached her (on 9/11/19) and hit her on the
face for no reason.
On 11/25/19 at 4:17 p.m., during an interview,
Certified Nurse Assistant 6 (CNA 6) stated
hearing Resident 3 yelling from the hallway (on
9/10/19). CNA 6 stated upon entering Resident
2's room, Residents 2 and 3 were observed
arguing about clothing. CNA 6 stated, "I told
them to move apart and asked Resident 3 to
leave the room, before Resident 3 left the
room, she reached out to Resident 2 and
scratched her on the face. CNA 6 stated
Residents 2 and 3 had altercations in the past.
b1. A review of Resident 6's Face Sheet
indicated Resident 6 was admitted to the
facility on 7/2/18. Resident 6's diagnoses
included diabetes mellitus (inability of the body
to use glucose (sugar), impulse disorder
(failure to resist an urge), and unspecified
dementia.
A review of Resident 6's H/P, dated 7/3/18
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indicated Resident 6 did not have the capacity
to understand and make decisions.
A review of Resident 6's MDS, dated 7/11/19
indicated Resident 6 was able to make herself
understood and understand others. The MDS
indicated Resident 6 required supervision of a
one-person physical assist with ambulation in
the facility and had no behavioral issues.
A review of Resident 6's care plan titled,
"Impulse Control," evaluated on 7/2019
indicated the goal was for Resident 6's
behaviors to decrease for nine months. The
staffs' interventions included to monitor
Resident 6's mood state, monitor behavior in
private/public and report to physician.
b2. A review of Resident 7's Face Sheet
indicated Resident 7 was admitted to the
facility on 1/15/18. Resident 7's diagnoses
included schizophrenia, epilepsy (neurological
disorder characterized by episodic loss of
attention or sleepiness [petit mal] or severe
convulsion), and muscle weakness.
A review of Resident 7's MDS, dated 7/14/19
indicated Resident 7 was able to make himself
understood and understand others. The MDS
indicated Resident 7 had behavioral symptoms
of hitting, pushing, scratching, screaming,
threatening, and cursing towards others and
required limited assistance of one-person
physical assist for locomotion (how resident
moves between location) on/off unit.
A review of Resident 7's care plan titled,
"Behavioral Patterns," dated 8/3/19 indicated
the goal was for Resident 7 to not have more
than three (3) episodes. The staffs'
interventions included to monitor Resident 7's
whereabouts frequently, keep away from other
residents, monitor and document number of
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episodes, evaluate effectiveness and notify
physician.
A review of Resident 7's Physician Order,
dated 8/19/19 indicated Resident 7 was
receiving Seroquel (antipsychotic medication)
50 milligrams ([mg], unit of measure) by mouth
(PO) twice a day (BID) for schizophrenia
manifested by ([m/b], symptoms of) delusion
(belief that is not true) and verbalizing people
are against him.
On 9/16/19 at 9:40 a.m., during an interview,
Resident 7 was observed confused stating he
was going home to twenty-nine palms (military
base) with his stepfather. Resident 7 stated he
hit Resident 6 on her head twice (on 9/16/19)
because she hit him twice in the back of the
head on 9/16/19 on the same day early
morning. Resident 7 stated he did not tolerate
others hitting him.
On 9/16/19 at 9:45 a.m., during an interview,
the facility's Housekeeper (HK) stated on
9/16/19 at approximately 6:40 a.m., Residents
6 and 7 were in the dining room unsupervised
getting ready for breakfast. The HK stated
Resident 7 was sitting behind Resident 6 when
suddenly Resident 7 hit Resident 6 twice in the
head. The HK stated Resident 6 started crying,
turned around and punched Resident 7 twice in
the face. The HK stated she informed LVN 4
immediately but was not able to separate the
residents. The HK stated 15 minutes after the
first fighting incident with Residents 6 and 7,
she went to call LVN 4 again because Resident
7 threw a cup of water at Resident 6 and
attempted to hit her again. The HK stated LVN
4 did not show up the first time she reported
the fighting incident. The HK stated she then
called LVN 3 and both Residents 6 and 7 were
separated immediately. The HK stated
Resident 7 also attempted to hit LVN 3. The
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HK stated Resident 7 was aggressive towards
others. The HK stated several residents were
left in the dining room with no staff members
present to supervised them.
On 9/16/19 at 10:18 a.m., during an interview,
LVN 2 stated LVN 4 informed him of the
altercation between Residents 6 and 7. LVN 2
stated he was unaware there had been two
separate incidents between the two residents
that morning.
On 9/16/19 at 10:22 a.m., during an interview,
CNA 5 stated Resident 7 was very aggressive
and yelled at the nurses and residents all the
time. CNA 5 stated Resident 7 discriminated
(treated someone unfairly) against certain
ethnic groups. CNA 5 stated Resident 7 had to
be monitored all day, but the nurses were
afraid to monitor Resident 7 because of his
aggressive behaviors.
On 11/25/19 at 4:27 a.m., during an interview,
LVN 3 stated on 9/16/19 at approximately 6:30
a.m., she was informed Resident 6 was crying
in the dining room unsupervised. LVN 3 stated
no CNA was present in the dining room
monitoring the residents. LVN 3 stated a staff
member should be in the dining room at-alltimes monitoring the residents. LVN 3 stated
Resident 7 was very aggressive and had
episodes of hitting other residents and should
not be left alone and unsupervised.
A review of the facility's undated policy and
procedures titled, "Resident to Resident
Abuse," indicated the facility staff would
monitor residents for aggressive/inappropriate
behavior towards other residents or staff. The
policy indicated the staff would remove the
aggressor from the situation and temporarily
separate the resident form the others to help
lower agitation. The staff would evaluate the
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circumstances that lead to the incident and
report to the physician.
F689
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Free of Accident Hazards/Supervision/Devices F689
CFR(s): 483.25(d)(1)(2)
10/24/2020
§483.25(d) Accidents.
The facility must ensure that §483.25(d)(1) The resident environment
remains as free of accident hazards as is
possible; and
§483.25(d)(2)Each resident receives adequate
supervision and assistance devices to prevent
accidents.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview and record
review, the facility's staff failed to follow its
policy and procedures (p/p) titled, "Safety and
Supervision of Residents," to supervise
residents with escalating aggressive behavior,
identify residents who had suicidal thoughts (to
kill oneself) tendencies and illicit (forbidden by
law) drug use to prevent accidents and injuries
for five of seven sampled residents (Residents
1, 2, 3, 6 and 7) crossed referenced to F600.
a. Resident 1, who had a history of suicidal
ideation with a plan to commit suicide by
verbalizing a desire to overdose (to consume
excessive and dangerous dose of a drug) on
drugs was not supervised in the facility to
prevent self-harm. Resident 1 was found on
8/20/19 sedated (sleepy) and diaphoretic
(sweating heavily) in a wheelchair inside the
resident's bathroom complaining of drug
overdose and on 9/7/19 at 8:10 a.m., Resident
1 was found unresponsive (lack of the ability to
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notice or respond to stimuli in the environment)
in a wheelchair inside the restroom with a metal
spoon containing an unknown substance on
top of the bathroom sink.
b. Resident 2 sustained a scratch to the right
lower eye after being struck on the face by
Resident 3, while unsupervised.
c. Resident 7 hit Resident 6 two times in the
back of the head while in the dining room
unsupervised waiting for breakfast.
These deficient practices resulted in Resident 1
requiring Narcan medication (given to reverse
narcotic overdose in an emergency) and a
transferred to the general acute care hospital
(GACH) after overdosing on two separate
occasions while on the facility. Residents 2 and
6 being physically injured.
Findings:
a. A review of Resident 1's GACH history and
physical (H/P) record dated 8/11/19 indicated
Resident 1 had attempted to commit suicide
prior to admission to the GACH. The report
indicated Resident 1 admitted to using heroin
(highly addictive analgesic drug derived from
morphine) and methamphetamines (synthetic,
addictive, mood-altering drug, used illegally as
a stimulant).
A review of Resident 1's GACH discharge note,
dated 8/14/19 indicated for Resident 1 to
follow-up with a psychiatrist (medical
practitioner specializing in the diagnosis and
treatment of mental illness) and primary
physician at the facility.
A review of Resident 1's Ambulance Service
transportation sheet, dated 8/14/19, indicated
Resident was transfer from GACH 1 to the
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facility after being discharged with diagnosis of
suicidal ideation by drug overdose. The report
indicated the facility was made aware of
Resident 1's required care to supervise to
prevent overdose.
A review of Resident 1's skill nursing facility
(SNF) Admission Record (Face Sheet)
indicated Resident 1 was admitted to the
facility on 8/14/19. Resident 1's diagnoses
included depression (feelings of severe
sadness) and anxiety (mental disorder causing
worry or fear).
A review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set
(MDS), a standardized assessment and care
screening tool, dated 8/21/19 indicated
Resident 1 had the ability to understand and be
understood by others. The MDS indicated
Resident 1 required an extensive assistance of
a one-person physical assistance for
ambulating in/off unit and was dependent on a
wheelchair for mobility. The MDS indicated
Resident 1 had no behaviors.
A review of all Resident 1's care plans
indicated there was no baseline Person-center
care plan to indicate the facility staffs'
interventions and supervision to prevent
Resident 1 to commit suicide and drug use.
A review of Resident 1's care plan titled,
"Antidepressant," dated 8/14/19 indicated the
staffs to monitor and document the number of
depression behaviors every shift and monitor
Resident 1's whereabouts frequently.
A review of Resident 1's GACH's Prehospital
Care Report Summary, dated 8/20/19 indicated
Resident 1 was seen for altered level of
consciousness ([ALOC] abnormal
measurement of a resident's awakening and
responsiveness to stimuli) and drug overdose.
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The Prehospital Care Report indicated the
facility's staff reported Resident 1 obtained
illegal drugs an hour prior to the paramedic's
arrival.
A review of Resident 1's physician telephone
order, dated 8/20/19, and timed at 12:20 p.m.,
indicated to transfer Resident 1 to the GACH
via 911 (emergency services) for evaluation.
A review of Resident 1's Nurses Progress Note,
dated 8/20/19 and timed at 12:20 p.m.,
indicated Resident 1 was transferred to GACH
2 for altered mental status ([AMS] abnormal
measurement of a resident's mental status).
A review of Resident 1's GACH's laboratory
results, dated 8/20/19 and timed at 12:42 p.m.,
indicated the resident's urine tested positive for
amphetamines, benzodiazepines (a class of
psychoactive drugs, used to treat anxiety and
other conditions) and opioids (highly addictive
pain relief drugs).
A review of Resident 1's Nurse's Progress
Note, dated 9/3/19 and timed at 1:20 a.m.,
indicated Resident 1 was readmitted to the
facility 14 days from GACH in stable condition.
A review of Resident 1's Licensed Nurse
Progress note, dated 9/7/19 and timed at 8:40
a.m., indicating Resident 1 was found
unresponsive in the bathroom, skin noted
flushed (red and hot) and perspired (sweat).
The Nurses' note indicated a spoon with an
unknown substance was found on the
bathroom's sink and a syringe found on the
floor. The note indicated Resident 1 was placed
on a non-rebreather mask (nose/mouth mask
that allows delivery of high oxygen
concentrations delivery) with 15 liters of oxygen
via the mask given.
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A review of Resident 1's physician telephone
order, dated 9/7/19 and timed at 8:40 a.m.,
indicated to transfer Resident 1 to GACH 3 via
911 for evaluation related to drug use.
A review of Resident 1's Situation, Background,
Assessment, and Re-evaluation ([SBAR]
internal communication document) dated
9/7/19 and timed at 8:44 a.m., indicated
Resident 1 was found unresponsive sitting in
his wheelchair inside the bathroom. The SBAR
indicated an unknown substance was found on
a spoon and a syringe was on the floor near
Resident 1. The SBAR indicated Resident 1
was placed on a non-rebreather and 911 was
called.
A review of Resident 1's Prehospital Care
Report Summary, dated 9/7/19 indicated
Resident 1 was noted somnolent
(drowsy/sleepy), with decreased respirations of
8 breath per minute ([bpm] normal reference
range [NRR] 16-20 bpm) low oxygen saturation
of 86 percent (%) (NRR 94-100% on room air)
and an overdose of heroin. The report indicated
a dose of Narcan nasal spray was administered
on 9/7/19 at 8:36 a.m., with positive effect.
A review of Resident 1's GACH H/P, dated
9/7/19 indicated Resident 1 arrived to the
GACH for shortness of breath (SOB) and a
heroin overdose Resident 1 was admitted for
monitoring of heroin overdose and rapid heart
rate.
A review of the facility's investigation report,
dated 9/7/19 and timed at 8:10 a.m., indicated
a certified nurse assistant1 (CNA 1) found
Resident 1 in the bathroom unresponsive with
an unknown substance on a metal spoon on
top of the sink. The facility's investigation
indicated Resident 1 received drugs from a
friend in the facility's smoking patio.
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On 9/16/19 at 10:50 a.m., during an interview,
Resident 1 stated he did overdose twice while
in the facility. Resident 1 stated he injected
heroin while in the facility's restroom on 8/20/19
and then again on 9/7/19. Resident 1 stated a
friend brought him the heroin to the facility's
parking lot. Resident 1 stated on 8/20/19 he
was "out of it" after consuming the heroin, but
the second time he was found unconscious.
Resident 1 stated he was supposed to be
monitored by facility's staff because of his drug
abuse, but he was always left by himself.
Resident 1 stated he was trying to commit
suicide by overdosing and needed help.
Resident 1 stated the facility's staff was aware
of his drug addiction and of the two times he
overdosed.
On 9/16/19 at 11:10 a.m., during an interview,
Registered Nurse 1 (RN 1) stated on 9/7/19 at
approximately 8-8:30 a.m., she was called by
CNAs 1 and 2 to come to Resident 1's room.
RN 1 stated she walked into the bathroom and
Resident 1 was in his wheelchair facing the
sink, his face was red in color and was down
between his legs. RN 1 stated it was the
second incident of Resident 1 overdosing.
On 9/16/19 at 11:45 a.m., during an interview
and a concurrent review of Resident 1's care
plans, admission chart, and GACH's laboratory
results, the Director of Nursing (DON) stated
she was not aware of Resident 1's drug
overdose incident that occurred on 8/20/19.
The DON stated and confirmed Resident 1 was
admitted to the facility on 8/14/19 with a history
of suicidal attempt by drug overdose and there
was no care plan created. The DON stated
there was no close monitoring or supervision of
Resident 1 implemented. The DON stated the
staff should had evaluated Resident 1's chart
prior to readmission and created a care plan to
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closely monitor Resident 1 to prevent any
suicide of use of illicit drugs while in the facility.
On 11/25/19 at 4:39 p.m., during an interview
with CNAs 1 and 2, CNA 1 stated Resident 1
had been found unresponsive from drug
overdose twice in the bathroom but could not
recall the date or time. CNA 1 stated RN 1
found Resident 1 in the bathroom unresponsive
and immediately called him (CNA 1) and CNA
2 to bring the crash cart and oxygen. CNA 2
stated Resident 1 had overdosed twice while in
the facility and all the staff was aware Resident
1 needed to be monitored at all times. CNA 2
stated the DON and the ADM were aware
Resident 1 used drugs.
b1. A review of Resident 2's Face Sheet
(Admission Record) indicated Resident 2 was
admitted to the facility on 7/31/19. Resident 2's
diagnoses included unspecified dementia (loss
of brain functioning) with behavioral
disturbance (persistent negative outbursts),
A review of Resident 2's History and Physical
(H/P) dated 8/5/19 indicated Resident 2 had
periods of confusion and did not have the
capacity to understand or make herself
understood.
A review of Resident 2's Minimum Data Set
(MDS), a standardized assessment and care
screening tool dated 8/11/19 indicated
Resident 2 was unsteady on her feet and
required an extensive assistance of a oneperson physical assist for weight-bearing
(amount of weight placed on an individual's leg)
support.
A review of a SBAR, dated 9/10/19 indicated
Resident 2 had a scratch to her right lower eye.
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A review of Resident 2's Physician Orders,
dated 9/10/19 indicated there was a right lower
eye linear (straight line) scratch to Resident 2's
eye and the order indicated to cleanse with
normal saline (salt water), pat dry, apply triple
antibiotic ointment every day for 30 days until
10/10/19.
b2. A review of Resident 3's Face Sheet
indicated Resident 3 was admitted to the
facility on 6/3/2019. Resident 3's diagnoses
included encephalopathy (malfunction of the
brain), altered mental status (unusual
behavior), Alzheimer disease (progressive
brain disorder destroying memory and
thinking), and dementia with behavioral issues.
A review of Resident 3's H/P, dated 6/4/19
indicated Resident 3 did not have the capacity
(ability) to understand and make decisions.
A review of Resident 3's care plan titled,
"Potential for Emotional Distress Related to
Resident to Resident Altercation," dated 6/8/19
indicated Resident 3 would not have episodes
of distress.
A review of Resident 3's Physician Orders,
dated 9/10/19 indicated to transfer Resident 3
to a general acute care hospital (GACH) for
further evaluation for aggressive behaviors.
A review of Resident 3's Physician's Order
dated 9/11/19 indicated Resident 3 was
readmitted to the facility and later that day
transfer to another GACH for reevaluation of
aggressive (impulsive) behaviors.
On 9/16/19 at 8 a.m., during an interview,
Resident 4 stated her roommate Residents 3
was transferred to the GACH two days prior
because of her aggressive behaviors. Resident
4 stated, "Resident 2 would sneak into
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Resident 3's room as they were friends and lay
on Resident 3's bed." Resident 4 stated
Resident 3 was very aggressive towards
everyone in the facility and all staff were aware
of Resident 3's behavior. Resident 4 stated she
informed the Administrator (ADM) Resident 3
would, "steal our personal belongings and
would try to hit us all the time." Resident 4
stated she was old and should not be hit by
other residents. Resident 4 stated Residents 2
and 3 were fighting in the room over Resident 2
talking to a female staff. Resident 4 stated
Residents 2 and 3 began to punch each other
leaving Resident 2 with a scratch to the left
side of her face. Resident 4 stated, "It's scary
to have both of the residents here because we
don't know if they would come and attack us."
On 11/25/19 at 4:17 p.m., during an interview,
Certified Nurse Assistant 6 (CNA 6) stated
hearing Resident 3 yelling from the hallway.
CNA 6 stated upon entering Resident 2's room,
Residents 2 and 3 were observed arguing
about clothing. CNA 6 stated, "I told them to
move apart and asked Resident 3 to leave the
room, before Resident 3 left the room, she
reached out to Resident 2 and scratched her
on the face. CNA 6 stated Residents 2 and 3
had altercations in the past.
c1. A review of Resident 6's Face Sheet
indicated Resident 6 was admitted to the
facility on 7/2/18. Resident 6's diagnoses
included impulse disorder (failure to resist an
urge), and unspecified dementia.
A review of Resident 6's H/P, dated 7/3/18
indicated Resident 6 did not have the capacity
to understand and make decisions.
A review of Resident 6's MDS, dated 7/11/19
indicated Resident 6 was able to make herself
understood and understand others. The MDS
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indicated Resident 6 required supervision of a
one-person physical assist ambulation in the
facility and had no behavioral issues.
A review of Resident 6's care plan titled,
"Impulse Control," evaluated 7/2019 indicated
the goal was for Resident 6's behaviors to
decrease within nine months. The staffs'
interventions included to monitor Resident 6's
mood state, behavior in private/public and
report to physician.
On 11/25/19 at 4:27 a.m., during an interview,
LVN 3 stated on 9/16/19 at approximately 6:30
a.m., she was informed Resident 6 was in the
dining room unsupervised and crying. LVN 3
stated there was no CNA present in the dining
room monitoring the residents. LVN 3 stated a
staff member should be in the dining room atall-times monitoring the residents. LVN 3 stated
Resident 6 was very aggressive and had
episodes of hitting other residents and should
not be left unsupervised
c2. A review of Resident 7's Face Sheet
indicated Resident 7 was admitted to the
facility on 1/15/18. Resident 7's diagnoses
included schizophrenia, epilepsy (neurological
disorder characterized by episodic loss of
attention or sleepiness (petit mal) or severe
convulsion), and muscle weakness.
A review of Resident 7's MDS, dated 7/14/19
indicated Resident 7 was able to make himself
understood and understand others. The MDS
indicated Resident 7 had behavioral symptoms
of hitting, pushing, scratching, screaming,
threatening, and cursing towards others and
required limited assistance of one-person
physical assist for locomotion (how resident
moves between location) on/off unit.
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A review of Resident 7's care plan titled,
"Behavioral Patterns," dated 8/3/19 indicated
the goal was for Resident 7 to not have more
than three (3) episodes. The staffs'
interventions included to monitor Resident 7's
whereabouts frequently, keep away from other
residents, monitor and document number of
episodes, evaluate effectiveness and notify
physician.
A review of Resident 7's Physician Order,
dated 8/19/19 indicated Resident 7 was
receiving Seroquel (antipsychotic medication)
50 milligrams ([mg], unit of measure) by mouth
(PO) twice a day (BID) for schizophrenia
manifested by ([m/b], symptoms of) delusion
(belief that is not true) and verbalizing people
are against him.
On 9/16/19 at 9:40 a.m., during an interview,
Resident 7 was noted confused stating he was
going home to twenty-nine palms (military
base) with his stepfather. Resident 7 stated
hitting Resident 6 on her head twice because
she hit him twice in the back of the head on
9/16/19 early morning. Resident 7 stated he did
not tolerate others hitting him.
On 9/16/19 at 9:45 a.m., during an interview,
the facility's Housekeeper (HK) stated on
9/16/19 at approximately 6:40 a.m., Residents
6 and 7 were in the dining room getting ready
for breakfast. The HK stated Resident 7 was
sitting behind Resident 6 when studently
Resident 7 hit Resident 6 twice in the head.
The HK stated Resident 6 started crying and
turned around and punched Resident 7 twice in
the face. The HK stated she informed Licensed
Vocational Nurse 4 (LVN 4) immediately but
LVN 4 was not able to separate the residents.
The HK stated 15 minutes after the first
incident with Residents 6 and 7, she went to
call LVN 4 again because Resident 7 threw a
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CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE
DEFICIENCY)
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DATE
cup of water at Resident 6 and attempted to hit
her again. The HK stated LVN 4 did not show
up the first time she reported the incident. The
HK stated then LVN 3 and both Residents 6
and 7 were separated immediately. The HK
stated Resident 7 also attempted to hit LVN 3.
The HK stated Resident 7 was aggressive
towards others. The HK stated several
residents were left in the dining room with no
staff members present to supervised them.
On 9/16/19 at 10:18 a.m., during an interview,
LVN 2 stated LVN 4 informed him of the
altercation between Residents 6 and 7. LVN 2
stated he was unaware there had been two
separate incidents between the two residents
that day.
On 9/16/19 at 10:22 a.m., during an interview,
CNA 5 stated Resident 7 was very aggressive
and would yelled at the nurses and residents all
the time. CNA 5 stated Resident 7
discriminated (treated someone unfairly)
against certain ethnic groups and needed to be
monitored all day, but the nurses were afraid to
monitor Resident 7 because of his aggressive
behaviors.
A review of the facility's policy and procedures
titled, "Safety and Supervision of Residents,"
revised 7/2017 indicated resident supervision
was a core component of the system approach
to safety. The type and frequency of resident
supervision was determined by the individual
resident's assessment and identified hazards in
the environment. The policy indicated the care
team shall target interventions to reduce
individual risks related to hazards in the
environment, including adequate supervision.
A review of the facility's undated policy and
procedures titled, "Resident to Resident
Abuse," indicated the facility staff would
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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: _______________
555865
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/23/2020
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
HUNTINGTON HEALTHCARE CENTER
4515 Huntington Dr S
Los Angeles, CA 90032
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL
REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION)
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PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION
(EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE
CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE
DEFICIENCY)
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COMPLETE
DATE
monitor residents for aggressive/inappropriate
behavior towards other residents or staff. The
policy indicated the staff would remove the
aggressor from the situation and temporarily
separate the resident form the others to help
lower agitation. The staff would evaluate the
circumstances that lead to the incident and
report to the physician.
A review of the facility's undated policy and
procedures titled, "Care Plan," indicated the
residents care plan should reflect the needs,
strengths, and preferences of the residents and
oriented to prevent of avoidable declines in
functioning levels.
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