Valley Vista Nursing And Transitional Care Llc
VALLEY VISTA NURSING AND TRANSITIONAL CARE LLC in NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA — inspection on August 14, 2025.
Found 2 citations. Severity: Standard violations.
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Inspection Findings
During an interview on 8/13/2025 at 12:40 p.m. with Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN 1), who was the assigned nurse for Resident 1, LVN 1 stated the call light needs to be in reach so if patients need something, they can reach you.
During an interview on 8/14/2025 at 3:39 p.m. with Director of Nursing (DON), the DON stated when nursing staff are entering their patient's room to check up on them, the professional standards of practice include the nursing staff checking the position of the patients and if their call light is in reach.
The DON stated the consequence of not having the call light within reach is that a resident might fall and cannot contact anybody.
The DON stated the call light is important for a resident's overall safety.During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Answering the Call Light, revised 9/2022, the P&P indicated the facility must ensure that the call light is accessible to the resident when in bed, from the toilet, from the shower or bathing facility and from the floor.
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LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER TITLE (X6) DATE REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
555132 08/14/2025
Valley Vista Nursing and Transitional Care LLC 6120 N.
Vineland Ave North Hollywood, CA 91606
During a review of Resident 1's Order Summary Report, dated 8/1/2025, the Order Summary Report indicated the doctor ordered oxygen at 2 liters per minute (measurement of how much oxygen is being administered) for shortness of breath every shift, which may be increased up to 5 liters if necessary.
During an observation on 8/13/2025 at 12:16 p.m. of Resident 1 in her room, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA 1) was observed inside Resident 1's room near her bed. Resident 1 was sleeping.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 8/13/2025 at 12:21 p.m. with CNA 1 inside Resident 1's room, CNA 1 stated he was inside Resident 1's room maybe 10 minutes ago.
When asked where Resident 1's oxygen nasal cannula was, CNA 1 pointed to Resident 1's mouth. CNA 1 stated it is important for the nasal cannula to be properly placed in Resident 1's nose so that she gets oxygen. CNA 1 stated that if a CNA finds a nasal cannula out of place, the CNA should notify the charge nurse to address.
During an interview on 8/13/2025 at 12:40 p.m. with Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN 1), LVN 1 stated if a nasal cannula is found inside a resident's mouth, the nurse should first check the resident's oxygen saturation (the amount of oxygen that is circulating in the blood), verify if there is a doctor's order for oxygen, and then replace the nasal cannula. LVN 1 stated the consequence of not having the nasal cannula properly placed inside a resident's nose is the possibility of oxygen desaturation (occurs when blood oxygen levels drop below a normal range).
During an interview on 8/14/2025 at 3:39 p.m. with Director of Nursing (DON), the DON stated when nursing staff are entering their residents' rooms to check up on them, the professional standards of practice for respiratory care include the nursing staff checking the position of the residents, if the call light is within reach, and if the nasal cannula has correct placement.
The DON stated if a CNA finds a nasal cannula outside of a resident's nose, the CNA should notify the charge nurse who will need to assess the resident.
The DON stated the consequence of an improper placement of a nasal cannula is that the resident is deprived of oxygen, which can lead to desaturation. DON stated that if there is a doctor's order for oxygen, then it needs to be followed accordingly.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Oxygen Administration, revised October 2010, the P&P indicated [o]xygen therapy is administered by way of an oxygen mask, nasal cannula, and/or nasal catheter.
The P&P indicated the nasal cannula is a tube that is placed approximately one-half inch into the resident's nose.
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