Alameda Hospital D/p Snf
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0600
F 0600 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
as if to choke Resident 1. RNA 1 stated Resident 2 punched Resident 1 in the face again.During a telephone interview on 11/26/25 at 9:51 a.m. with Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 1, CNA 1 stated he was assigned to Resident 2 on 11/13/25 as a sitter, (a nonclinical caregiver who provides continuous one-on-one observation and support for facility residents needing close monitoring, focusing on preventing falls, self-harm or confusion while also offering basic comfort and companionship). CNA 1 stated Resident 2 got up from the chair and moved toward the exit of the dining room. CNA 1 stated Resident 2 suddenly turned and went to Resident 1, and hit Resident 1, Resident 2 put Resident 2' s arm around Resident 1's neck and hit Resident 1 again. CNA 1 stated Resident 2's behavior can change from calm to aggressive without warning.During a telephone interview on 12/3/25 at 11:35 a.m. with Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) 1, LVN 1 stated she assessed Resident 1 immediately after the incident on 11/13/25. LVN 1 stated Resident 1 complained of pain to the left side of Resident 1's face. LVN 1 stated she also noted slight bleeding from the front upper gum. LVN 1 stated she did not observe a contusion at that time.During a
review of Resident 1's Nurses Notes, dated 11/13/25, the notes indicated LVN 1 documented around 10:50 a.m., she was called to assess Resident 1. [Resident 1] noted with bleeding on front gum . [complaint of] 10/10 pain on his [left] face. PRN [as needed] Tylenol administered .[applied] cold pack to face .911 was called .per doctor's order for further evaluation to acute hospital . [Resident 1] left the facility at 12:15 p.m.During a review of Resident 1's Emergency Department Provider's Notes from Acute Care Hospital, dated 11/13/25, the notes indicated Resident 1 status post assault at skilled nursing facility and sustained a contusion to his face. During a record review of Resident 2's Progress Notes, dated 11/17/25, the Progress Notes indicated Resident 2 hit Resident 1, Resident 2 wrapped Resident 2's arm around Resident 1's neck as if to choke Resident 1, and Resident 2 hit Resident 1 in the face a second time. During a review of the facility's Policy and Procedure (P&P) titled Resident Rights, dated July 2025, the P&P indicated, Federal and state laws guarantee certain basic rights to all residents of this facility. These rights include the resident's right to.be free from abuse neglect, misappropriation of property and exploitation.
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ALAMEDA HOSPITAL D/P SNF in ALAMEDA, CA inspection on recent inspection.
Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is an F-tag violation?
- F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
- Were these violations corrected?
- Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
- How often do nursing home inspections happen?
- CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
- What should families do about these violations?
- Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in ALAMEDA, CA, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
- Where can I see the full inspection report?
- Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from ALAMEDA HOSPITAL D/P SNF or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.