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F0839
D

Nurse Employed Without Valid State License

Tacoma, Washington Survey Completed on 10-09-2025

Penalty

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The penalty, as released by CMS, applies to the entire inspection this citation is part of, covering all citations and f-tags issued, not just this specific f-tag. For the complete original report, please refer to the 'Details' section.

Summary

The facility failed to ensure that a registered nurse (Staff C) employed at the facility held a valid multistate license authorizing practice in the state where the facility is located. Staff C was hired with only a California State RN license, which did not permit practice in the facility's state. Staff C worked full time and was involved in the care of a resident who experienced a change in condition and subsequently coded, requiring CPR and emergency medical intervention. Record review and staff interviews confirmed that Staff C was not authorized to practice in the state, and staff responsible for license verification were unable to explain how this oversight occurred.

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