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Complaint Investigation

New Vista Post-acute Care Center

July 25, 2024 · Los Angeles, CA · 1516 Sawtelle Blvd.
Citations 2
CMS Rating 2/5
Beds 116
Provider ID 055473
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New Vista Post-acute Care Center
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Inspection Summary

NEW VISTA POST-ACUTE CARE CENTER in LOS ANGELES, CA — inspection on July 25, 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.

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Inspection Findings

FF658
Minimal harm or Docusate Sodium 100 mg via GT daily Few affected

During a review of Resident 4's Physician Orders, dated 5/23/2024, indicated a physician's orders scheduled at 9:00 a.m. for the following medications:

Multivitamin-Minerals (supplement) 1 tablet via gastrostomy (GT- a flexible tube surgically inserted through the abdomen into the stomach for feeding, fluid, and medication administration)daily

Docusate Sodium (DSS-stool softener) 100 milligram (mg) via GT daily

Cranberry (supplement) 500 mg via GT daily

Famotidine (acid controller) 40 mg via GT twice a day

Amlodipine Besylate (medication to treat high blood pressure) 10 mg via GT daily, hold if systolic blood pressure is less than 100

Vitamin C (supplement) 500 mg via GT daily

Arginaid (protein powder) 1 packet via GT daily

During a review of Resident 4's Minimum Data Set (MDS - a comprehensive standardized assessment and care screening tool), dated 5/29/2024, indicated Resident 4's cognitive (mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding) skills for daily decision-making was severely impaired and dependent from staff for activities of daily living (ADLs- bed mobility, transfer, dressing, and toilet use).

During a review of Resident 4's Medication Administration Record (MAR), dated 7/25/2024, indicated scheduled medications at 9 a.m., were administered at 11:45 for the following medications:

055473

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 055473 B.

Wing 07/25/2024

NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

New Vista Post-Acute Care Center 1516 Sawtelle Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90025

During a review of Resident 4's Physician Orders, dated 5/23/2024, indicated a physician's orders scheduled at 9:00 a.m. for the following medications:

Multivitamin-Minerals (supplement) 1 tablet via gastrostomy (GT- a flexible tube surgically inserted through the abdomen into the stomach for feeding, fluid, and medication administration)daily

Docusate Sodium (DSS-stool softener) 100 milligram (mg) via GT daily

Cranberry (supplement) 500 mg via GT daily

Famotidine (acid controller) 40 mg via GT twice a day

Amlodipine Besylate (medication to treat high blood pressure) 10 mg via GT daily, hold if systolic blood pressure is less than 100

Vitamin C (supplement) 500 mg via GT daily

Arginaid (protein powder) 1 packet via GT daily

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 TITLE (X6) DATE REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE

055473

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 055473 B.

Wing 07/25/2024

NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

New Vista Post-Acute Care Center 1516 Sawtelle Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90025

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 NEW VISTA POST-ACUTE CARE CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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