Corona Post Acute Center
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0573
F 0573 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review, the facility failed to provide timely access to medical records for one of one sampled resident (Resident A).This failure had the potential to delay Resident A's ability to obtain personal health information needed for continuity of care after discharge. Findings:A review of Resident A's admission Record, indicated Resident A was admitted to the facility on [DATE REDACTED], with diagnoses which included chronic kidney disease (gradual loss of kidney function over time). Resident A was discharged on November 11, 2023. On August 26, 2025, at 3:20 p.m., a concurrent interview and record review were conducted with the Medical Records Director (MRD). The MRD stated a written request for medical records submitted by Resident A's legal representative was received on August 12, 2025. The MRD stated, Resident A's medical records should have been released within two working days of the request. The MRD further stated, the request had been forwarded to the facility's legal department for review. On October 6. 2025, at 10:05 a.m., an interview was conducted with the MRD. The MRD stated the facility did not respond to the request until September 8, 2025, which was 27 calendar days after the request was made. the MRD stated, the facility did not comply with the regulatory requirement to provide access or copies within 48 hours (two working days).A review of the facility policy and procedure titled, Release of Information, dated November 2009, indicated .All information contained in the resident's medical records .may only be released by the written consent of the resident.A resident may obtain photocopies of his or her records by providing the facility with at least forty- eight (48) hour (excluding weekends and holidays ) advance notice of such request.
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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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
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CORONA POST ACUTE CENTER in CORONA, 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 CORONA, 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 CORONA POST ACUTE CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.