Sunny Hills Post Acute
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0684
F 0684 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
because the resident did not have any known skin issues. TN 1 stated he was not notified of Resident 1's rash. TN 1 stated he was supposed to know of every resident's skin issues. TN 1 stated monitoring of Resident 1's skin should have been started after the facility was informed of the resident's roommates' positive scabies results. TN 1 stated it was beneficial to report skin issues for early detection and to start treatment. During an interview on 9/11/2025 at 11:10 a.m. with the Infection Preventionist Nurse (IPN), the IPN stated she was informed Resident 1's previous roommate tested positive for scabies over a week ago.
The IPN stated she did not assess Resident 1 after she found out her roommate tested positive. The IPN stated Resident 1 needed to be placed in isolation and tested for scabies because she was exposed. The IPN stated she did not test Resident 1 or place Resident 1 on isolation. The IPN stated not placing exposed residents in isolation increased the risk of spreading scabies. During an interview on 9/11/2025 at 2:17 p.m. with the Director of Nursing (DON), the DON stated all residents exposed to scabies had to be placed in isolation and tested for scabies. The DON stated licensed nurses should have assessed Resident 1after finding out her roommate was positive for scabies. The DON stated it was important to assess residents to prevent the spread of scabies and for early plan of care. During a review of the facility's Policy and Procedure (P&P) titled Head Lice and Scabies Exposure and Treatment, dated 12/19/2022, the P&P indicated it was the facility's policy to ensure that residents who contract scabies or head lice are treated according to current standards of practice to eradicate the infestation and prevent further exposure and transmission. The P&P indicated residents who may have had potential contact with the affected resident should be assessed for signs of scabies. The P&P indicated staff would follow appropriate transmission-based precautions, including personal protective equipment ([PPE] clothing and equipment that is worn or used to provide protection against hazardous substances and/or environments) , when providing care to the affected resident. The P&P indicated the infested resident would be placed in a single occupancy room away from other residents to avoid transmission.
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SUNNY HILLS POST ACUTE in LA MIRADA, 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 LA MIRADA, 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 SUNNY HILLS POST ACUTE or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.