Temple Park Convalescent Hospital
TEMPLE PARK CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL in LOS ANGELES, CA — inspection on September 18, 2025.
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 the admission Record, indicated the facility admitted Resident 1 on 1/31/25 and re-admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses including generalized muscle weakness, hypertension (high blood pressure) and dementia (a group of thinking and social symptoms that interferes with daily functioning).During a review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set (MDS, a resident assessment tool), dated 9/14/25, the MDS indicated Resident 1 had intact cognition (participant has sufficient judgement, planning organization, self-control, and the persistence needed to manage the normal demands of the participant's environment).
During a review of the Medication Administration Record (MAR, a daily documentation record used by a licensed nurse to document medications and treatments given to a resident) dated 9/25 indicated an order to give Resident 1 Benadryl 25 mg. one tablet by mouth every four hours as needed for itchiness for 14 days.
The box for 9/18/25 was not signed out as given.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 9/18/25 at 8:47 a.m. with Registered Nurse Supervisor (RNS 1), in Resident 1's room, RNS 1 stated there is a medication cup with Benadryl on top of Resident 1's table. Resident 1 was observed taking the medication cup from RNS 1 and Resident 1 swallowed the Benadryl.
During a follow-up interview on 9/18/25 at 11:49 a.m., RNS 1 stated she did not document when Resident 1 was given the Benadryl. RNS 1 further added documentation of the Benadryl should be done at the time the Benadryl was given and taken by Resident 1.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedures (P&P) titled Administering Medications reviewed on 1/30/25 indicated the individual administering the medication must initial the resident's Medication Administration Record (MAR, a daily documentation record used by a licensed nurse to document medications and treatments given to a resident) after giving each medication and before administering the next ones. As required or indicated for a medication, the individual administering the medication will record in the resident's medical record that included: a. the date and time the medication was administered.b. the dosage.c. the route of the administrationd. any complaints or symptoms for which the drug was administerede. the signature and title of the person administering the drug.
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LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
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COMPLETED
09/18/2025
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Temple Park Convalescent Hospital
2411 W.
Temple Street Los Angeles, CA 90026
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
During a concurrent observation and interview on 9/18/25 at 8:05 a.m. with Resident 1, a medicine cup with one pink pill was observed on Resident 1's bedside table. Resident 1 stated she complained of itching, and she requested licensed vocational nurse (LVN 1) for Benadryl.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 9/18/25 at 8:47 a.m. with Registered Nurse Supervisor (RNS 1), in Resident 1's room, RNS 1 stated there is a medication cup with Benadryl on top of Resident 1's table. RNS 1 stated, when LVN 1 brought the Benadryl to Resident 1, LVN 1 should observe Resident 1 take the Benadryl to ensure that Resident 1 had taken the Benadryl. Resident 1 was observed taking the medication cup from RNS 1 and swallowed the Benadryl.
During a follow-up interview on 9/18/25 at 11:49 a.m., RNS 1 confirmed there was no physician order for the Benadryl that was given to Resident 1.
RNS 1 stated a physician's order for the Benadryl is needed before administering the Benadryl to Resident 1.
During an interview on 9/22/2025 at 8:28 a.m., LVN 1 stated Resident 1 complained of itching on 9/19/25. LVN 1 stated she handed the Benadryl to Resident 1 without observing Resident 1 take the Benadryl. LVN 1 stated she did not check for Benadryl order before giving the medication. LVN 1 stated, She had an order, I think.
That was my mistake, I did not check the order. LVN 1 stated it is important to check physician orders to prevent medication errors. LVN 1 stated not checking the physician order may result in giving the wrong medication, or wrong dose, or result in giving medication Resident 1 may be allergic to. LVN 1 stated it is important to check Medication Administration Record (MAR, a daily documentation record used by a licensed nurse to document medications and treatments given to a resident) and verify medication orders before giving the Benadryl to Resident 1 for safety.
During a review of facility's policies and procedure (P&P) titled Administering Medications, reviewed on 1/30/25, the P&P indicated, Medications shall be administered in a safe and timely manner, and as prescribed.
The same Policy indicated medications must be administered in accordance with the orders, including any required time frame.
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