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Seal Beach Health Center: Personal Property Violations - CA
The nurse acknowledged that the unsigned form indicated the proper process was not followed....
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The nurse acknowledged that the unsigned form indicated the proper process was not followed....
Federal inspectors identified critical supervision lapses that placed vulnerable residents at risk of serious harm....
This recurring citation pattern indicates the facility has struggled to fully correct underlying safety issues that initially triggered regulatory action....
Documentation shows the resident made sexually inappropriate comments to staff on June 8, with the behavior continuing and escalating over the following weeks....
## Complete Care Abandonment Captured on Video Surveillance footage from March revealed the shocking extent of the care abandonment at Jefferson Manor....
The BIMS scale ranges from 0-15, with lower scores indicating greater cognitive decline....
## Inconsistent Cleaning Schedules Documented The inspection revealed significant gaps between the facility's written policies and actual cleaning practices....
When questioned, the nurses acknowledged they should have worn proper PPE to prevent infection spread....
**Incontinence care** represents a critical aspect of nursing home care that directly impacts resident dignity and health....
The facility's QAPI committee, responsible for monitoring and improving care quality, failed to maintain effective systems for ensuring regulatory compliance....
## Cold Food Service Prompts Resident Complaints The inspection began after multiple residents complained about food quality....
## Freezer Contamination Risks Documented During a March 27, 2025 inspection, surveyors found significant ice buildup in the facility's food storage freezer....
## Dangerous Fall Pattern Emerges The most serious incident involved Resident #114, who experienced five separate falls over four days in early January....
The Director of Nursing revealed the infection preventionist had been on leave since January 10, 2025 due to nursing license issues....
The facility was cited for failing to ensure proper infection control practices during medication administration....
The resident remained unassisted until 2:14 PM when a certified nursing assistant finally entered the room....
On January 30, 2025, a resident being transported to a pain management appointment fell from his wheelchair to the floor of the transport van....
According to facility documentation, Resident #1 had no history of physical aggression prior to being struck by Resident #3....
Under federal regulations, nursing homes must notify appropriate authorities of incidents that could impact resident safety or welfare....
Resident #34 had developed a left heel blister that was drained in October 2024 and subsequently tested positive for MRSA....