Primrose Post-acute
PRIMROSE POST-ACUTE in INGLEWOOD, CA — inspection on September 3, 2025.
Found 1 citation. 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 the facility's Pathology (laboratory) Services Invoice dated 11/1/2021, the Invoice included Resident 3's name, Medical Record Number, date of birth (DOB) and lab charges.
During an interview on 9/3/2025 at 12:15 p.m. with the MS, the MS stated he brought out the five boxes (containing facility invoices) from the storage and left them outside in the parking lot approximately two weeks ago.
The MS stated, he planned on disposing of them later.
During an interview on 9/3/2025 at 1:00 p.m. with the DON, the DON stated she was not aware of the boxes filled with records containing patient information left outside in the parking lot.
The DON stated any documents from the facility should not have been left outside and all documents with resident 's information needing to be disposed of, should be placed in the shredder.During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Compliance Risks- Privacy, Security, and Breach Notifications, dated 4/2025, the P&P indicated the facility complies with the laws governing privacy, security and breach notification of protected health information as set forth in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other privacy and security rules.
The P&P indicated the facility maintains policies and procedures ensuring resident privacy and confidentiality including maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of residents' medical records and resident access to personal and medical records.
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