The Springs Post-acute
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0880
F 0880 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
diagnosed with dermatitis unspecified due to the unknown origin. During an interview on 12/1/2025 at 11:21 a.m. with the Infection Preventionist Nurse (IPN), the IPN stated scabies are reported to the department of health right away when diagnosed. The IPN stated the doctor will order a skin scraping for scabies, if the doctor suspects it. The IPN stated that she can also ask the doctor for an order for skin scraping if scabies are suspected. The IPN stated the residents and roommates are placed on contact isolation precautions.
IPN stated the residents are monitored for skin changes and treated as ordered with Ivermectin cream, Permethrin, and scheduled showers. The IPN stated resident diagnosed with dermatitis unspecified get medication for scabies because they did not know the origin of the rash. The IPN stated no testing for scabies was done before administering scabies medication. The IPN stated she could have suggested skin scraping but she did not. The IPN stated the residents completed the full course of medication. During an
interview on 12/1/2025 at 2:15 p.m. with the Director of Nursing (DON), the DON stated residents diagnosed with unspecified dermatitis are given Permethrin and Ivermectin prophylactically. The DON stated the medicine for scabies is necessary to treat dermatitis. The DON stated residents are placed on contact precautions when scabies are suspected. The DON stated suspected scabies are not reportable, only confirmed cases are reported. During an interview on 12/2/2025 at 9:06 a.m. with the Dermatologist Medical Doctor (DMD), the DMD stated unspecified dermatitis could be possible scabies or eczema. The DMD stated that unspecified dermatitis is treated with medication for scabies prophylactically when scabies are suspected. The DMD stated it is standard for the facility to isolate, report and test residents with suspected scabies. During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P), titled Scabies Identification, Treatment and Environmental Cleaning, date revised 8/2022, the P&P indicated, The purpose of this procedure is to treat residents infected with and sensitized to Sarcoptes scabiei (The itch mite is a parasitic mite found in all parts of the world that burrows into skin and causes scabies) and to prevent the spread of scabies to other residents and staff.
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THE SPRINGS POST-ACUTE in NORWALK, 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 NORWALK, 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 THE SPRINGS POST-ACUTE or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.