Buena Vista Care Center
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0656
F 0656 Level of Harm - Actual harm Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
Resident 1's RP had mentioned before and after the overdose incident that Resident 1 required a monthly injection for substance abuse cravings and that the DON had agreed to follow up with the facility's physician. DON acknowledged there was no documentation that the physician was informed, or that the physician provided any orders or guidance. In addition, the DON stated there is no evidence in Resident 1's
record the facility took any actions to provide the resident with a monthly injection to curb substance abuse cravings. During a review of the facilities policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Care Planning dated 8/25, the P&P indicated in part, It is the policy of this facility that the interdisciplinary team (IDT) shall develop a comprehensive Person-Centered Care Plan for each resident based on resident's needs to attain or maintain his or her highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.Based on the interdisciplinary review, the care plan will be implemented, with ongoing revisions as needed.An interdisciplinary approach to individualize the care plan based on specific resident's needs will be an ongoing goal. During a review of the facilities P&P titled, Facility Prohibition Against Recreational Drugs, Substance and Alcohol Abuse, dated 8/25, the P&P indicated in part, It is the policy of [Facility Name], to provide and maintain a safe, efficient, and drug and/or alcohol-free living environment, conducive to the health, safety and well-being of our resident community.Recreational drugs and alcohol are inconsistent with the goal of promoting the health and rehabilitation of each individual resident and are expressly prohibited. Use or possession of, or being under the influence of, alcohol or recreational drugs by any resident of or visitor to the Facility necessarily presents a real and present danger to the health and safety of the general resident community.
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Buena Vista Care Center in Santa Barbara, 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 Santa Barbara, 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 Buena Vista Care Center or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.