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Health Inspection

Whittier Hills Health Care Ctr

January 10, 2025 · Whittier, CA · 10426 Bogardus Ave
Citations 2
CMS Rating 2/5
Beds 160
Provider ID 055430
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Inspection Summary

WHITTIER HILLS HEALTH CARE CTR in WHITTIER, CA — inspection on January 10, 2025.

Found 2 citations. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF711
Minimal harm or resident arrived, the admitting RN would review the hospital record chart including H&P, diagnosis, Some not see any order for blood sugar monitoring or any physician progress notes that indicating blood sugar affected

During a review of Resident 301's GACH 1's Admission History and Physical, dated 12/10/2024, indicated Resident 301 had a past medical history that included type 2 DM.

During a review of Resident 301's Admission Report Check List (a communication form where the facility's Registered Nurse (RN) receives information from GACH 1's RN regarding a resident that would be admitted to the facility, undated, indicated Resident 301 had a history of DM.

The form did not have a prefilled area with questions to remind the RNs to ask for the results of the last vital signs including blood sugar check and if insulin was given.

During a review of Resident 301's Nursing Progress Notes, dated 1/8/2025, indicated per GACH 1's record, The note indicated, Resident 301's blood sugar check was around 151-154 milligrams (mg, unit of weight) per deciliter (dL, unit of volume) (a normal blood sugar level is between 70 and 100 mg/dL) while she was in GACH 1.

The note indicated, Resident 301's blood sugar was checked, and the result was at 118 mg/dL.

055430

Form Approved OMB

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

Building 055430 B.

Wing 01/10/2025

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

Whittier Hills Health Care Ctr 10426 Bogardus Ave Whittier, CA 90603

During a review of Resident 301 ' s GACH 1 Admission History and Physical, dated 12/10/2024, indicated Resident 301 had a past medical history that included type 2 DM.

During a review of Resident 301 ' s Medication Administration Record (MAR), from GACH 1, indicated Resident 301 was given insulin Lispro (treatment medication for high blood sugar levels) on 12/10/2024 at 9:20 PM; 12/11/2024 at 5:57 PM and 8:38 PM; 12/12/2024 at 5:58 PM and 10:20 PM; 12/13/2024 at 9:02 AM, 12:08 PM, and 5:45 PM; 12/15/2024 at 9:59 AM; 12/16/2024 at 12:24 PM and 5:24 PM; 12/17/2024 at 1:49 PM; 12/18/2024 at 8:36 AM, 12:15 PM, 5:04 PM and 9:21 PM; 12/19/2024 at 10:44 AM, 1:39 PM; 12/20/2024 at 6:24 PM; 12/21/2024 at 6:11 PM; and 12/28/2024 at 6:32 AM.

During a review of Resident 301 ' s Admission Report Check List (ARCL, a communication form completed by the facility ' s Registered Nurse (RN) when receiving information from the GACH regarding a resident prior to admission to the facility), undated, indicated Resident 301 had a history of DM.

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Form Approved OMB

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

Building 055430 B.

Wing 01/10/2025

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

Whittier Hills Health Care Ctr 10426 Bogardus Ave Whittier, CA 90603

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 WHITTIER, 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 WHITTIER HILLS HEALTH CARE CTR or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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