Inspection Reports for
San Joaquin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

The complaint investigation found that Resident 1 did not have a scheduled follow-up appointment with the surgeon as required. The Social Services Director acknowledged the oversight and delay in care. Resident 1 confirmed no follow-up appointment was scheduled since admission.

The facility failed to follow its policy and procedure for scheduling follow-up appointments, resulting in a delay in care for Resident 1 who required a post-surgical follow-up with a surgeon. Interviews and record reviews confirmed no follow-up appointment was scheduled despite clear documentation indicating the need.

The facility failed to ensure that Resident 1's fingernails were kept clean and trimmed, which posed a risk of infection and skin injury due to scratching. The care plan was not followed, and the resident had multiple scratches and open skin areas.

The facility failed to ensure that fingernails were kept clean and trimmed for one of four sampled residents, which had the potential to cause infection and skin injury. Observations and interviews confirmed Resident 1 had long, dirty fingernails and multiple skin scratches, and the care plan to keep nails short was not followed.

The facility was found deficient in providing appropriate care for residents with urinary catheters, including failure to monitor catheter placement and document urine output, which posed a risk for urinary tract infections. Additionally, infection prevention protocols were not consistently followed, including improper use of personal protective equipment and inadequate hand hygiene during catheter care.

The facility failed to provide appropriate wound care and pressure injury treatment for Resident 1, resulting in delayed wound care and worsening of wounds. Additionally, the facility failed to maintain a safe and sanitary environment for Resident 2, including improper installation of a low air loss mattress and an unsanitary wheelchair.

The facility failed to provide appropriate wound care and pressure injury prevention for Resident 1, resulting in delayed treatment and worsening wounds. Additionally, the facility failed to maintain a safe and sanitary environment for Resident 2 due to improper installation of a low air loss mattress and an unsanitary wheelchair.

The investigation was complaint-driven, focusing on background screening failures and inadequate wound care. The deficiencies were substantiated based on interviews and record reviews.

The facility failed to complete background checks within the required timeframe for one Licensed Vocational Nurse. Additionally, wound treatments and weekly wound assessments were not completed as ordered for three sampled residents, leading to potential risks of delayed healing and infection.

The facility failed to complete background checks prior to employment for one Licensed Vocational Nurse, potentially exposing residents to staff with criminal backgrounds. Additionally, the facility failed to ensure wound treatments were completed as ordered and weekly wound assessments were performed for sampled residents, risking delayed wound healing and worsening of wounds.

The facility had multiple deficiencies including failure to ensure proper self-medication administration, incomplete advance directives, failure to notify ombudsman of transfers, inaccurate urine output documentation, failure to follow physician orders, incomplete discharge summaries, inadequate foot care, lack of nurse competency documentation, missing employee performance evaluations, medication errors exceeding 5%, improper medication disposal, failure to accommodate food preferences, incomplete medical records, failure to document binding arbitration agreement acknowledgements, ineffective quality assurance program, and lapses in infection prevention and control practices.

The facility failed to develop a care plan for Resident 1's pressure injury to the right buttock upon re-admission, despite orders for wound treatment. Interviews with the Director of Nurses and Treatment Nurse confirmed no care plan was developed or updated as required.

The complaint investigation found that Resident 1's pain was not adequately managed. The deficiency was substantiated with interviews and record reviews confirming missed medication administration and lack of physician notification for pain management orders.

The facility failed to ensure one of four sampled residents was provided with appropriate pain management, specifically Resident 1 who had moderate pain that was not effectively managed. The Licensed Vocational Nurse and Director of Nursing confirmed gaps in pain medication administration and communication with the physician.

The facility failed to ensure appropriate pain management for Resident 1, who had moderate pain upon admission. Documentation showed missed administration of Lidocaine patch and incomplete pain management follow-up, with the Director of Nursing confirming the nurse should have contacted the physician for additional pain medication orders.

The facility failed to ensure baseline care plans were completed within 48 hours of admission for three sampled residents, with delays ranging from 3 to 21 days after admission. The Director of Nursing confirmed the baseline care plan should be completed within 48 hours, consistent with facility policy.

The investigation was complaint-related, focusing on behavioral health service provision for Resident 1. The complaint was substantiated based on findings of inadequate behavioral health care.

The facility failed to ensure behavioral health services were provided for one of three sampled residents, resulting in potential unmet psychosocial needs. Interviews and record reviews revealed refusal of care behaviors and lack of documented behavioral health interventions for the resident.

The facility failed to ensure behavioral health services were provided for Resident 1, who exhibited behavioral symptoms including refusal of care, yelling, pushing, and grabbing. Documentation and referrals for behavioral health services were lacking.

The complaint was substantiated based on interviews with the complainant, staff, and the Director of Nursing, as well as observation and record review. The facility did not allow Resident 1 to receive a telephone call, violating the resident's rights.

The facility failed to ensure Resident 1's right to communication by not allowing the resident to receive a telephone call. Interviews and observations confirmed that the resident was denied phone access despite facility policies stating residents should have reasonable access and assistance with telephones.

The facility failed to ensure one of three sampled residents received necessary services for pressure injuries to promote healing. Resident 1 was non-compliant with turning and repositioning every two hours, and no non-compliance care plan was created for certified nurse assistants to follow.

The facility failed to develop an individualized care plan for one resident who frequently pulled out his Gastrostomy Tube (G-Tube), resulting in multiple emergency room visits. The Director of Nursing confirmed the absence of a care plan and interdisciplinary team meeting to address this issue. The facility's policy requires a comprehensive, person-centered care plan developed within seven days of assessment, which was not met.

The complaint involved Resident 1 alleging neglect, including delayed medication administration and lack of care. The allegation was not investigated or reported to the California Department of Public Health. The complaint was substantiated by observations, interviews, and record reviews.

The facility failed to investigate and report an allegation of neglect for Resident 1, who experienced delayed medication administration and psychosocial distress. The Social Services Designee did not follow up with Resident 1 after the neglect allegation, and the Director of Nursing did not document any investigation or reporting to the California Department of Public Health.

The facility failed to provide advance notice to one of three sampled residents about a room change during a three-day hospital transfer, resulting in the resident being unaware of the new room upon return.

The complaint was substantiated as the facility did not allow Resident 1 to return to his prior room after hospitalization, violating his rights. Resident 1 expressed upset and dissatisfaction with the move.

The facility failed to permit Resident 1 to return to his previous room after a hospital stay, resulting in the resident being moved without consent and a violation of his rights. The resident expressed distress about the move and the facility admitted other residents to his prior room during his absence.

The visit was complaint-related, focusing on medication administration failures for Resident 1. The deficiency was substantiated with findings of missing medication administration documentation and unavailability of medication without notifying the medical doctor.

The facility failed to ensure that physician-ordered medications, specifically Budesonide and Amiodarone, were administered to one of five sampled residents (Resident 1). Documentation was missing for medication administration, and the Director of Nursing noted that if medications were unavailable, the medical doctor should be notified.

The facility failed to provide oxygen as ordered by the physician for one resident and failed to provide humidified oxygen for two residents on continuous oxygen. These deficiencies had the potential to negatively impact the residents' medical condition.

The facility failed to provide oxygen as ordered by the physician for one resident and failed to provide humidified oxygen for two residents on continuous oxygen. These deficiencies had the potential to negatively impact the residents' medical condition.

The facility was found to have multiple deficiencies including failure to follow call light procedures, missing advance directives, delayed notification to ombudsman on resident transfer, incomplete resident assessments, lack of comprehensive care plans, medication errors including unavailable ordered medications, food safety violations, failure to ensure hand hygiene before meals, and failure to order necessary lab tests.

The complaint investigation found that the resident fell unwitnessed, was moved improperly by a CNA, and was not assessed by a licensed nurse as required. The complaint was substantiated based on interviews and record reviews.

The facility failed to ensure that one of three sampled residents was assessed after an unwitnessed fall, resulting in potential injury due to unsafe movement by a Certified Nursing Assistant. Interviews and record reviews confirmed the resident was moved without a licensed nurse's assessment, contrary to facility policy.

The complaint investigation found that Resident 1 was discharged without notifying the Ombudsman and was sent home alone without a caregiver or discharge instructions, leading to hospitalization for failure to thrive, pulmonary edema, and elevated troponin. Resident 1 was later referred to hospice care.

The facility failed to notify the Ombudsman of Resident 1's discharge and discharged Resident 1 home unsafely without a caregiver or discharge instructions, resulting in Resident 1 being hospitalized for 12 days and later referred to hospice care.

The facility failed to ensure that a Restorative Nursing Assistant program was established for one of three sampled residents, resulting in potential loss of range of motion and worsening contractures. Interviews and record reviews revealed that RNA programs recommended by therapy staff were not initiated or followed up on, despite discharge summaries indicating the need for such programs.

The facility failed to ensure a Restorative Nursing Assistant (RNA) program was set up for one of three sampled residents, which had the potential to cause loss of range of motion and worsening contractures. Interviews and record reviews revealed that RNA orders were discontinued and the recommended RNA program was never initiated or followed up.

The facility failed to develop and implement an individualized comprehensive care plan for Resident 1 regarding her preferences for room cleaning and handling of personal items. Staff continued to clean and remove items from Resident 1's room despite her expressed preferences, and no care plan was developed to address these preferences.

The complaint investigation focused on allegations that Resident 4 was not treated with respect and dignity by LVN 4, including emotional distress caused by the LVN's actions and false allegations. Additional complaints included failure to notify physicians and family members of changes in condition for Residents 2, 4, and 5, medication administration errors, incomplete care plans for fall risk, and inadequate staff competency and background checks.

The facility failed to ensure respectful treatment of residents, timely notification of changes in condition to physicians and family, proper medication administration and documentation, development and implementation of fall care plans, and adequate staff competency and background checks. These failures caused emotional distress to residents and had the potential to cause harm.

The facility failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity, notify physicians and family of changes in condition, conduct proper reference checks and competency evaluations for staff, develop fall risk care plans, and administer medications per physician orders. These failures caused emotional distress, delayed treatment, and potential risk to residents.

The facility failed to obtain a chest x-ray (CXR) ordered by the medical doctor for one sampled resident, resulting in the resident not receiving the ordered diagnostic test and potential for abnormal results to go unidentified.

The complaint involved failure to conduct an IDT meeting for a resident's left eye discoloration and failure to report an abuse allegation made by the resident. The allegations were substantiated as the facility did not conduct the IDT meeting and did not report the abuse allegation to leadership or state agencies.

The facility failed to conduct an IDT meeting to address a resident's left eye discoloration and failed to report an allegation of abuse to state agencies. These failures had the potential to cause harm to the resident and others.

The facility failed to conduct an interdisciplinary team (IDT) meeting to address a resident's left eye discoloration and failed to report an allegation of abuse to state agencies. These failures had the potential for minimal harm or potential for actual harm to the resident and others.

The facility failed to monitor and document the internal temperature of food before plating and serving for all 96 sampled residents, which could result in serving unpalatable food.

The facility failed to monitor and document the internal temperature of food prior to plating and serving for all 96 sampled residents, which could result in serving unpalatable food.

The complaint was substantiated. Resident 1 reported abuse incidents by CNA 1 during a shower and in her room. LVN 1 failed to remove CNA 1 from providing care or report the abuse. The facility was made aware of the abuse allegation eight days after the incident and reported it to the state eight days later.

The facility failed to implement its Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation and Misappropriation Prevention Program policies by not suspending CNA 1 after abuse allegations and failing to report the abuse timely. Resident 1 reported multiple incidents of abuse, which were not properly documented or acted upon by staff, including Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN 1).

The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including resident dignity, medication self-administration, advance directives, discharge planning, care planning, wound care, infection control, RN staffing, psychotropic medication monitoring, medication administration, dental services, and activities provision.