Brighton Place San Diego

their families by the Social Service Director (SSD). LN 1 stated Notices of Transfers/Discharges were important, so the residents knew what was coming and that staff were making preparations for the discharge. LN 1 stated if the Notice was not provided, it could increase anxiety for the resident before discharge, because they did not have time to prepare and ask questions. LN 1 stated without a Notice of Discharge being provided, it also eliminated the resident's right to appeal the discharge, because they were never informed they had that right. An interview and record review was conducted with LN 2 on 8/13/25 at 11:05 A.M. LN 2 stated written Notice of Transfer/Discharge were given to the residents and families within 30 days prior to discharge. LN 2 stated the Notice of Transfer/discharge was important, so residents and families were aware the discharge was pending and they could appeal, provide input, and make choices about where they were being discharged to. LN 2 stated Notice of Transfer/Discharge also decreased anxiety, so planning and preparation for discharge could be provided. LN 2 reviewed Resident 1, 2, and 3's clinical record and could not find any documentation a written Notice of Transfer/Discharge was ever provided. LN 2 stated the SSD was responsible for providing the Notice of Transfer/Discharge to the residents and their families.The SSD was unavailable on 8/13/25 for an interview.An interview and record review was conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 8/13/ 25 at 11:20 A.M.

The DON reviewed Resident 1's nurses note and stated there was no discharge documentation related to when the residents left the facility or where she was transported to.

The DON stated a nurse's note was required for every discharge of when, where, how and with who.

The DON stated this was a nursing standard or practice and was not followed when Resident 1 was discharged .

The DON stated since the LN did not document the necessary information, the reader had no idea of what happened to the resident and there was no continuum of care.

The DON continued, stating Notice of Transfer/Discharge were required for every discharge to inform the residents and their family of what was coming, to decrease anxiety and fear.

The DON stated the Notice of Transfer/Discharge also provided instructions to the residents and family on how to appeal the discharge.

The DON stated since the Notice was not provided as required, there was the potential that the residents were not adequately prepared for the discharge, and they were unaware of the appeal process.According to the facility's policy, titled Notice of Transfer/Discharge, dated October 2017, .1.

When a transfer or discharge is initiated.the facility will provide the resident, responsible party, and the Ombudsman with a Notice of Transfer and Discharge 30 days prior to the transfer or discharge. IV.

The facility's notice of Proposed Transfer and Discharge includes an explanation of the right to appeal the transfer.According to the facility's policy, titled Discharge and Transfer of Residents, dated February 2018, .IV.

Prior to discharge, Social Services Staff or Nursing will provide the resident/resident representative with the Notice of Proposed Transfer and Discharge document.VIIII.

Discharge Documentation: .nursing staff must document the following information in the resident's medical record: A written statement for the reason of discharge; The date, time, and condition of the resident upon discharge; .

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COMPLETED

08/13/2025

STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Brighton Place San Diego

1350 N.

Euclid Avenue San Diego, CA 92105

SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES