San Francisco Post Acute

Findings from federal nursing-home surveys published by CMS. Severity letters come from the official inspection grid.

• Dec 12, 2024·health survey

  Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

  Pharmacy Service

  Severity D

  Potential for more than minimal harm
• Mar 28, 2024·health survey

  Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

  Resident Rights

  Severity D

  Potential for more than minimal harm
• Oct 6, 2023·health survey

  Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

  Nutrition and Dietary

  Severity D

  Potential for more than minimal harm
• Oct 14, 2021·health survey

  Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

  Quality of Life and Care

  Severity D

  Potential for more than minimal harm