Buena Park Nursing Center
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0880
F 0880 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
colored isolation signs. CNA 7 stated a gown, surgical mask, and gloves were required for EBP precautions, however if the sign showed to wear an N-95 mask, then the staff were required to wear an N-95 mask. On 10/3/25 at 0834 hours, an interview was conducted with CNA 8. CNA 8 stated the red colored posted isolation sign was for C. auris (which was inconsistent with the information provided by the IP) and a gown, mask and gloves were required. CNA 8 further stated if there weren't masks in the PPE carts, they obtained them from the front desk or the medication carts. On 10/3/25 at 0834 hours, an
interview and concurrent observation of the isolation posting was conducted with LVN 2. LVN 2 stated the red colored posted isolation sign was for C. auris (which was inconsistent with the information provided by
the IP). LVN 2 stated C. auris needed contact isolation precaution so handwashing, gown, and gloves were required. LVN 2 verified as the charge nurse, she should know the difference between the pink and red signs. On 10/3/25 at 0837 hours, an interview and concurrent observation of the isolation posting was conducted with RN 2. RN 2 verified the red colored posted isolation sign was for CRE and the pink colored posted isolation sign was for C. auris (which were consistent with the information provided by the IP). RN 2 verified she rounded this morning and did not notice the incorrect sign posted outside Room A requiring the staff to wear an N-95 mask. On 10/14/25 at 1051 hours, an interview was conducted with the facility's PHN.
The PHN stated she was aware of the facility's system of colored isolation signs. The PHN verified the proper PPE for C. auris was gloves, gown, and standard precautions; and the proper PPE for CRE was the same as C. auris. The PHN stated an N-95 mask was not required unless there was an additional diagnosis requiring transmission-based precautions (TBP) to be followed. On 10/29/25 at 1433 hours, an interview was conducted with the IP. The IP verified she was unable to provide specific training records to show staff were trained on the difference between red and pink isolation signs. The training records were specific to EBP precautions; however, it did not show the distinction between red and pink colored isolation signs.
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BUENA PARK NURSING CENTER in BUENA PARK, 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 BUENA PARK, 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 BUENA PARK NURSING CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.