The Earlwood

During a review of Resident 2 ' s Minimum Data Set (MDS- resident assessment tool) dated 3/24/2025 indicated Resident 2 ' s cognition (ability to think, understand, learn, and remember) was intact and required moderate assistance (helper does less than half the effort) with toileting and dressing.

During an interview on 4/24/2025 at 9:49 a.m., with Resident 2, Resident 2 stated she had an appointment on Friday 4/25/2025 with her oncologist (a doctor who specializes in cancer), but her laboratory tests were not drawn. Resident 2 stated because her laboratory tests were not drawn, she had to cancel her appointment with her oncologist. Resident 2 stated this had caused her to feel frustrated.

During an interview on 4/24/2025 at 10:50 a.m., with the Social Services designee (SSD), the SSD stated she was responsible for informing the Registered Nurse (RN) to set up laboratory draw appointments for the residents.

The SSD stated she told the RN (unknown), that Resident 2 required laboratory tests for her upcoming appointment on 4/25/2025, but the RN had left early that day, and she did not follow up to ensure it was done.

The SSD stated she will develop a system to ensure laboratory tests ordered were follow through with licensed staff as to prevent a delay in Resident 2 ' s care as SSD had to reschedule her MD appointment.

During a review of the facility ' s Social Worker Job Description revised 10/2020, the Social Worker Job Description indicated the duties included, Assist in obtaining resources from community social, health, and welfare agencies to meet the needs of the resident.

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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A.

Building 055032 B.

Wing 04/24/2025

NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

The Earlwood 20820 Earl Street Torrance, CA 90503