Huntington Healthcare Center
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0880
F 0880
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the surgical face mask (a loose-fitting, disposable device that creates a physical barrier between the mouth and nose of the wearer and potential contaminants in the immediate environment) of one of 4 staffs, was worn correctly while in a resident-care area, as indicated in the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Personal Protective Equipment-Using Face Masks.This failure had the potential to increase the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 ([COVID-19] highly contagious viral infection) virus to other residents, staff, and visitors in the facility, resulting in respiratory infections, hospitalizations and death.Findings:During a concurrent observation and interview on 8/18/2025 at 10:30 a.m. with Restorative Nurse Assistant (RNA 1) in Resident 2's room, RNA 1 was observed wearing surgical face mask below her nose with both nares (nasal openings) exposed. RNA 1 acknowledged the surgical face mask was applied incorrectly. RNA 1 stated putting on a surgical face mask incorrectly increased the potential to spread the COVID-19 virus to the residents.During a review of Resident 2's admission Record, the admission Record indicated Resident 2 was originally admitted to the facility on [DATE REDACTED]and re-admitted on [DATE REDACTED] with diagnoses including cerebral infarction (a medical condition that occurs when the blood flow to the brain is disrupted due to issues with the arteries that supply it), cellulitis (a bacterial infection of your skin and the tissue beneath your skin) and hypertension (high blood pressure).During a review of Resident 2's Minimum Data Set (MDS-a resident assessment tool) dated 5/19/2025, the MDS indicated Resident 3 had clear speech, was able to express needs and wants and understands. The MDs indicated Resident 2 required partial/moderate assistance (helper does less than half the effort) with oral hygiene, toileting and personal hygiene.During an interview on 8/18/2025 at 10:45 a.m. with the Infection Preventionist Nurse (IPN), the IPN stated all staff should wear their surgical face mask correctly when inside the facility by covering the nose and mouth. The IPN stated not wearing
the surgical face mask correctly had the potential to increase the risk in spreading COVID-19 virus and other germs to the other residents, staff and visitors in the facility.During a review of the facility's P&P titled Personal Protective Equipment-Using Face Masks, dated 9/2010, the P&P indicated staff should ensure face mask covers the nose and mouth while performing treatment or services.
Residents Affected - Few
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.
LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
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If continuation sheet
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HUNTINGTON HEALTHCARE CENTER in LOS ANGELES, 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 LOS ANGELES, 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 HUNTINGTON HEALTHCARE CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.