The Gardens Of El Monte
THE GARDENS OF EL MONTE in EL MONTE, CA — inspection on June 17, 2024.
Found 2 citations. Severity: Standard violations.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.
Inspection Findings
During a review of Resident 1's General Chemistry (group of tests routinely ordered to determine a person's overall health status) laboratory results (results from testing a sample of blood), dated 5/15/2024, the laboratory results indicated, Resident 1's serum (blood) sodium (Na- amount of sodium [a mineral needed by the body to keep body fluids in balance] in the blood) level was 151 milliequivalents per liter (mEq/L- unit of measurement)(Normal Na level is 135 mEq/L to 145 mEq/L).
During a review of Resident 1's Comprehensive Resident Assessment (CRA) dated 5/16/2024, the CRA indicated, Resident 1 needed assistance with eating/nutrition and was dependent on staff for oral hygiene.
During a review of Resident 1's first Untitled Care Plan (UPC), dated 5/16/2024, the first UPC indicated, Resident 1 was at risk for dehydration.
The first UPC goal indicated, facility staff would identify signs and symptoms (s/s) of dehydration such as dry eyes or mouth, fever, vomiting, urinary tract infection (UTI - infection in any part of the urinary tract, the system of organs that makes urine), poor skin turgor (skin's ability to change its shape and return to normal), change in mental status, and increased in confusion.
The first UPC interventions indicated, for staff to provide Resident 1's diet as ordered, assist Resident 1 at mealtime and for all food and fluid offerings, offer fluids during activities, and monitor Resident 1 for s/s of dehydration.
During a review of Resident 1's second UPC, dated 5/16/2024, the second UPC indicated, Resident 1 had the potential for fluid-electrolyte (electrolyte is mineral in the blood or other body fluids that carry electric charge and affect how the body functions) imbalance (the level of one or more electrolytes [in the body is too low or too high) related to hypernatremia.
The second UPC goal indicated, Resident 1 would have no s/s of hypernatremia.
The second UPC interventions indicated, for staff to ensure adequate fluid intake, monitor intake and output, and give diet as ordered.
A review of Resident 1's Physician Order (PO) dated 5/19/2024, the PO indicated, an order for No Added Salt (NAS) diet, pureed (all food has been ground, pressed, and/or strained to a soft, smooth consistency, like a pudding) texture, and nectar/mildly thick liquid (liquids that are easily pourable and are comparable to heavy syrup in canned fruit) consistency.
555903
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A.
Building 555903 B.
Wing 06/17/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
The Gardens of El Monte 5044 Buffington Rd El Monte, CA 91732
During a review of Resident 1's General Chemistry (group of tests routinely ordered to determine a person's overall health status) laboratory results (results from testing a sample of blood), dated 5/15/2024, the laboratory results indicated, Resident 1's serum (blood) sodium (Na- amount of sodium [a mineral needed by the body to keep body fluids in balance] in the blood) level was 151 milliequivalents per liter (mEq/L- unit of measurement)(Normal Na level is 135 mEq/L to 145 mEq/L).
During a review of Resident 1's Comprehensive Resident Assessment (CRA) dated 5/16/2024, the CRA indicated, Resident 1 needed assistance with eating/nutrition and was dependent on staff for oral hygiene.
During a review of Resident 1's Untitled Care Plan (UPC), dated 5/16/2024, the UPC indicated, Resident 1 had the potential for fluid-electrolyte (electrolyte is mineral in the blood or other body fluids that carry electric charge and affect how the body functions) imbalance (the level of one or more electrolytes [in the body is too low or too high) related to hypernatremia.
The UPC goal indicated, Resident 1 would have no s/s of hypernatremia.
The UPC interventions indicated, for staff to ensure adequate fluid intake, monitor intake and output, and give diet as ordered.
A review of Resident 1's Physician Order (PO) dated 5/19/2024, the PO indicated, an order for No Added Salt (NAS) diet, pureed (all food has been ground, pressed, and/or strained to a soft, smooth consistency, like a pudding) texture, and nectar/mildly thick liquid (liquids that are easily pourable and are comparable to heavy syrup in canned fruit) consistency.
During a review of Resident 1's Registered Dietician (RD) Nutrition Risk Assessment (RDNRA) completed by RD 1 dated 5/21/2024, the RDNRA indicated, Resident 1 was on nectar thick liquid consistency and drank 400 mL to 900 mL of fluids per day plus the water pitcher at bedside (specific amount not indicated).
The RDNRA indicated, Resident 1's estimated fluid needs per day was between 1950 mL to 2040 mL of fluids per day.
The RDNRA indicated, Resident 1's oral intake appeared adequate to meet Resident 1's estimated needs.
The RDNRA indicated, RD 1's recommendation was to continue the current plan.
During a review of Resident 1's Order Summary Report (OSR), active as of 6/1/2024, the OSR indicated there was no order to monitor Resident 1's intake and output.
555903
Form Approved OMB
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A.
Building 555903 B.
Wing 06/17/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
The Gardens of El Monte 5044 Buffington Rd El Monte, CA 91732
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