La Bahia Nursing And Rehabilitation

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure a resident who was incontinent of bladder received appropriate treatment and services to prevent urinary tract infections and to restore continence to the extent possible for 1 of 8 residents (Resident #10) reviewed for urinary catheter care. The facility failed to ensure CNA C performed urinary catheter care for Resident #10 according to professional standards. This failure could place residents at risk for a decline in health status.The findings include: A record review of Resident #10's admission record, dated 2/12/2026, revealed an admission date of 10/10/2024. Resident #10 had diagnoses which included hemiplegia and hemiparesis affecting the right side (result from damage to the left hemisphere of the brain, often due to stroke, tumors, or injury. Causing reduced motor control, strength, and mobility in the right arm, leg, and sometimes face), retention of urine (not all the urine is expelled), and history of urinary tract infections. A record review of Resident #10's quarterly MDS assessment, dated 1/14/2026, revealed Resident #10 was a [AGE] year-old male who was admitted for long term care related to supports with ADL care. Resident #10 was assessed with a BIMS score of 15 out of a possible score of 15, which indicated no cognitive impairment. A record review of Resident #10 physicians' orders, dated 2/12/2026, revealed on 01/30/2026 the physician prescribed Resident #10 would receive an indwelling urinary catheter and support for the catheter; change if occluded, or closed system was compromised, or leaking. The physician ordered for the urinary catheter system to be monitored for leakage, blockage, sediment buildup, or low output. A record review of Resident #10's care plan, dated 2/12/2026, revealed the care plan, dated 2/11/2026, revealed no interventions for Resident #10's UTI, need for UTI EBP, need for incontinent care related to his indwelling urinary catheter with diagnosis of urinary retention. A record review of Resident #10's care plan, dated 2/12/2026, revealed the care plan was revised on 2/9/2026 and again 2/11/2026 after state surveyor interventions, The resident has urinary tract infection . provide incontinence care as needed . The resident is on enhanced barrier precautions . The resident has urinary retention . provide catheter care. A record review of Resident #10's hospital discharge report, dated 1/30/2026, revealed resident #10 was admitted and treated for a UTI. During an interview on 2/10/2026 at 4:10 PM, Resident #10 stated he was concerned for developing another urinary tract infection. Resident #10 stated he had a previous urinary retention and was hospitalized in late January 2026 for a UTI and was diagnosed with sepsis related to urinary retention. Resident #10 stated he was prescribed antibiotics and an indwelling urinary catheter. Resident #10 stated he was discharged from the hospital on 1/30/2026 and admitted back into the facility the same day. Resident #10 stated since he has been in the facility with the indwelling urinary catheter staff had not used gowns nor gloves when performing his urinary catheter care. Resident #10 stated he observed staff raise his urine collection bag higher than his waist and had not cleaned his catheter collection tube. During an observation and interview on 2/10/2026 at 8:30 PM revealed Resident #10 in his room seated in his wheelchair. Resident #10 presented with his urinary catheter secured under the wheelchair and it contained a reddish colored urine. CNA C donned PPE to include gloves, gown and assisted Resident #10 to transfer from the wheelchair to his bed. When Resident #10 was in bed CNA C assisted Resident #10 to disrobe and while removing Resident #10's pants, CNA C held the urine collection bag above the resident's abdomen / bladder. CNA C then placed the urine collection bag on the bed. During the incontinent care episode, CNA C failed to clean Resident #10's catheter tubing and failed to retract Resident #10's foreskin to clean the meatus. After Resident #10's incontinent care, CNA C placed the urine collection bag on the floor prior to emptying the urine into a collection bottle for disposal. CNA C stated she raised the urine collection bag above the abdomen, did not clean the catheter tubing and placed the urine collection bag on the bed and then on the floor. CNA C stated she received training for indwelling urinary catheter care and she did not know a potential negative outcome by the care provided. During an interview on 2/11/2026 at 5:45 PM, the DON stated catheter care was expected at every incontinent care episode and at a minimum per physicians' orders every shift. The DON stated indwelling catheter care consisted of hygienic procedures per professional standards which included cleaning the catheter tubing. The DON stated CNA C had been provided with indwelling urinary catheter care and had demonstrated proficiency. The DON stated the potential negative outcome could be indwelling catheter care not performed per training and professional standards. A record review of the facility's, undated, policy titled Catheter Care revealed, . When the resident is ambulatory the bag must be held lower than the bladder at all times to prevent the urine in the tubing and drainage bag from flowing back into the urinary bladder. Be sure the catheter tubing and drainage bag are kept off the floor. Keep drainage bag below level of bladder when cleaning the urethral area: Gently wash, rinse and dry around the juncture of the catheter and meatus. Then wash the catheter from the meatus down the tube about 3 inches.

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure that a medication error rate was not 5 percent or greater. The facility had a medication error rate of 17.65%, based on 6 errors out of 34 opportunities, which involved 3 of 6 residents (Residents #5, #25 and #43) and 1 of 4 staff (DON) reviewed for medication administration reviewed for medications errors. The facility failed to ensure the DON administered medications to Residents #5, #25 and #43 timely and according to physician order. This deficient practice could place residents at risk of not receiving therapeutic effects of their medications and possible adverse reactions.The findings include: 1. A record review of Resident #5's admission record, dated 2/12/2026, revealed an admission date of 12/25/2025. Resident #5 had diagnoses which included gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD a chronic, severe form of acid reflux that occurs when stomach contents frequently flow back into the esophagus) and bronchitis (the inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from the lungs, causing symptoms like a persistent cough, mucus production, chest tightness, and fatigue). A record review of Resident #5's quarterly MDS assessment, dated 12/28/2025, revealed Resident #5 was a [AGE] year-old female who was admitted for long term care. Resident #5 was assessed with a BIMS score of 8 out of a possible score of 15, which indicated mildly impaired cognition. A record review of Resident #5's care plan, dated 2/12/2026, revealed, The Resident has GERD . the resident has shortness of breath . administer medications as ordered by physician. A record review of Resident #5's physicians orders, dated 2/12/2026, revealed the physician prescribed:benzonatate 100 MG Oral Capsule for cough (a prescription non-narcotic medication used to treat coughs caused by colds, bronchitis, or influenza by numbing the lungs and air passages to reduce the urge to cough) three times a day at 8:00 AM, 5:00 PM, and again at 9:00 PM.Maalox Max Oral Suspension 400mg aluminum -400mg magnesium -40mg simethicone every 5ML. Give 5 ml by mouth two times a day related to gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis at 6:30 AM and again at 4:30 PM.Sucralfate Oral Tablet 1 GM, Give 1 tablet by mouth before meals and at bedtime related to gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis. During an observation on 2/11/2026 at 9:55 AM, revealed the DON prepared and administered Resident #5's medications which included: benzonatate 100 MG Oral Capsule scheduled at 8:00 AM and 55 minutes late.Maalox Max Oral Suspension 400mg aluminum -400mg magnesium -40mg simethicone every 5ML. Scheduled at 6:30 AM and given 2 hours and 25 minutes late.Sucralfate Oral Tablet 1 GM, was Given after breakfast. 2. A record review of Resident #25's admission record, dated 2/12/2026, revealed an admission date of 8/7/2022. Resident #25 had a diagnosis which included Guillain-Barre Syndrome (a rare, acute autoimmune disorder where the immune system mistakenly attacks the peripheral nerves, causing rapid-onset weakness, numbness, and tingling, often beginning in the legs and moving upwards). A record review of Resident #25's quarterly MDS assessment, dated 12/4/2025, revealed Resident #25 was an [AGE] year-old male who was admitted for long term care. Resident #25 was assessed with a BIMS score of 14 out of a possible 15, which indicated no cognitive impairment. A record review of Resident #25's physicians orders, dated 2/12/2026, revealed Resident #25 was prescribed gabapentin (a nerve pain medication used to treat nerve pain) 400mg three times at 8:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and again at 8:00 PM related to nerve pain. A record review of Resident #25's care plan, dated 2/12/2026, revealed The resident has an alteration in neurological status related to disease process Guillain-Barre Syndrome a rare disorder in which your body's immune system attacks your nerves. Weakness and tingling in your extremities are usually the first symptoms. These sensations can quickly spread, eventually paralyzing your whole body . Give medications as ordered . During an observation on 2/11/2026 at 10:57 AM revealed the DON prepared and administered Resident #25's medications which included gabapentin 400mg which was administered at 10:57 AM, 1 hour and 57 minutes late. 3. A record review of Resident #43's admission record, dated 2/12/2026, revealed an admission date of 2/5/2026. Resident #43 had diagnoses which included type II diabetes (a chronic metabolic disorder occurring when the body becomes resistant to insulin or fails to produce enough of it, leading to high blood sugar levels) and end stage renal disease (the final, irreversible stage where kidneys function at less than 15% of normal capacity, failing to adequately filter waste and excess water from the blood.) A record review of Resident #43's admission MDS assessment, dated 2/5/2026, revealed Resident #43 was a [AGE] year-old female who was admitted for long term care related to end stage renal disease. A record review of Resident #43's physicians orders, dated 2/12/2026, revealed Resident #43 was prescribed:Sevelamer carbonate (used to control high phosphorus levels in adults with chronic kidney disease on dialysis) oral tablet 800mg, give 1 tablet by mouth three times a day for type 2 DM *give with meals. Gabapentin oral capsule 100mg. Give 1 capsule by mouth three times a day, at 7:30 AM, 12:00 PM, and again at 5:00 PM, related to type 2 diabetes. A record review of Resident #43's care plan, dated 2/12/2026, revealed The resident needs dialysis . The resident has diabetes mellitus . diabetes medications as ordered by doctor. During an observation on 2/11/2026 at 10:31 AM, revealed the DON prepared and administered Resident #43's medications which included:Sevelamer carbonate 800mg scheduled before meals and administered after breakfast at 10:31 AM.Gabapentin 100mg scheduled at 7:30 AM and administered at 10:31 AM, 2 hours late.During an interview on 2/11/2026 at 11:15 AM, the DON stated she received notice that 2 nurses would not be coming to work due to circumstances beyond their control. The DON stated the nurses were scheduled to work on 2/11/2026 from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The DON stated she assumed the duty of medication administration and was running behind. The DON stated the expectation was for residents to receive their medications as prescribed and within an 1-hour window prior to and after the prescribed time. The DON stated she was responsible for residents receiving their medications on time. The DON stated the potential negative outcome for residents was that they might not receive the therapeutic effects of their medications. A Record review of the facility's, undated, policy titled Medication Administration and General Guidelines revealed, Medications are administered as prescribed, in accordance with State Regulations using good nursing principles and practices and only by persons legally authorized to do so. Personnel authorized to administer medications do so only after they have familiarized themselves with the medication . Medications are administered in accordance with written orders of the attending physician . Adheres to the 6 Rights of Medication Administration:1) Right Dose2) Right Route3) Right Resident4) Right Medication5) Right Time6) Right Documentation .

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections for 3 of 8 residents (Residents #10, #22 and #36) and 1 of 1 facility (the facility) reviewed for infection prevention and control measures. 1. The facility failed to ensure CNA C cleaned the urinary collection tube from Resident #10s indwelling catheter.2. The facility failed to ensure CNA C did not place Resident #10's urinary collection bag on the bed and on the floor.3. The facility failed to ensure CNA B followed infection control protocols while delivering Resident #22 and Resident #36's lunch meals. 4. The facility failed to ensure there was a physical barrier between the dirty laundry area and the clean laundry area. 5. The facility failed to ensure clean mops, rags, and new linens were stored in the dirty laundry area. These failures could place residents at risk of potential harm due to cross contamination of germs and pathogens.The findings include: 1. A record review of Resident #10's admission record, dated 2/12/2026, revealed an admission date of 10/10/2024. Resident #10 had diagnoses which included hemiplegia and hemiparesis affecting the right side (result from damage to the left hemisphere of the brain, often due to stroke, tumors, or injury. Causing reduced motor control, strength, and mobility in the right arm, leg, and sometimes face), retention of urine (when not all the urine is expelled), and history of urinary tract infections. A record review of Resident #10's quarterly MDS assessment, dated 1/14/2026, revealed Resident #10 was a [AGE] year-old male who was admitted for long term care related to supports with ADL care. Resident #10 was assessed with a BIMS score of 15 out of a possible score of 15, which indicated no cognitive impairment. A record review of Resident #10 physicians' orders, dated 2/12/2026, revealed on 1/30/2026 Resident #10 was ordered to receive an indwelling urinary catheter and support for the catheter; change if occluded, or closed system was compromised, or leaking. The physician ordered for the urinary catheter system would be monitored for leakage, blockage, sediment buildup, or low output. A record review of Resident #10's care plan, dated 2/12/2026, revealed the care plan was revised on 2/9/2026 and again 2/11/2026 after state surveyor interventions, The resident has urinary tract infection . provide incontinence care as needed . The resident is on enhanced barrier precautions . The resident has urinary retention . provide catheter care. During an interview on 2/10/2026 at 4:10 PM, Resident #10 stated he was concerned about developing another urinary tract infection. Resident #10 stated he had a previous urinary retention and was hospitalized in late January 2026 for a UTI and was diagnosed with sepsis related to urinary retention. Resident #10 stated he was prescribed antibiotics and an indwelling urinary catheter. Resident #10 stated he was discharged from the hospital on 1/30/2026 and admitted back into the facility the same day. Resident #10 stated since he had been in the facility with the indwelling urinary catheter, staff had not used gowns nor gloves when performing his urinary catheter care. Resident #10 stated he observed staff raise his urine collection bag higher than his waist and had not cleaned his catheter collection tube. During an observation and interview on 2/10/2026 at 8:30 PM revealed Resident #10 in his room seated in his wheelchair. Resident #10 presented with his urinary catheter secured under the wheelchair and contained reddish colored urine. CNA C donned PPE to include gloves, gown and assisted Resident #10 to transfer from wheelchair to his bed. When Resident #10 was in bed CNA C assisted Resident #10 to disrobe and while removing Resident #10's pants CNA C held the urine collection bag above the resident's abdomen / bladder. CNA C then placed the urine collection bag on the bed. During the incontinent care episode CNA C failed to clean Resident #10's catheter tubing, failed to retract Resident #10's foreskin to clean the meatus. After Resident #10's incontinent care, CNA C placed the urine collection bag on the floor prior to emptying the urine into a collection bottle for disposal. CNA C stated she raised the urine collection bag above the abdomen, did not clean the catheter tubing and placed the urine collection bag on the bed and then on the floor. CNA C stated she received training for indwelling urinary catheter care and stated she did not know a potential negative outcome by the care provided. 2. During an observation on 2/9/2025 at 12:15 PM revealed CNA B assisted in the dining room when he collected residents' meals on a meal tray delivery cart and then delivered those meals by removing individual meal trays and delivered the meals to each resident. CNA B was observed to not perform hand hygiene in between residents specifically while he delivered a lunch meal to Resident #22 and did not perform hand hygiene and then proceeded to deliver a lunch tray to Resident #36. During an interview on 2/9/2026 at 12:15 PM, CNA B stated he did not recognize he had not practiced hand hygiene in-between delivering meal trays to residents. CNA B could not state any potential negative outcome by not performing hand hygiene in between serving each resident. CNA B stated he did recall he was supposed to perform hand hygiene and may have just made a mistake. 3. During an observation and interview on 2/10/2026 at 9:40 AM revealed the laundry department consisted of 3 main rooms:The entry room to the dirty laundry area,The dirty clothes washer room,The clean dryer room and clean clothes storage room.Further observation revealed there was no physical separation between the dirty washer room and the clean clothes dryer room. The area consisted of a plain doorway without a door and or means of separation. There were clean mops, rags and new bed linens stored in the entrance room to the dirty washroom. Laundry Aide E (LA E) stated the laundry department consisted of 3 main rooms, the dirty entrance laundry area, the washer room, and the clean clothes side. LA E stated clean housekeeping mops, wash rags and new blankets were stored in the entrance room on the dirty side. LA E stated the mop heads and rags were stored there for them to dry. LA E stated the blankets were new and were available for staff, but the staff should not take them because they needed to wash them before staff could use them. LA E stated there was no separation between the clean dryer room and the dirty washroom. During an observation and interview on 2/10/2026 at 10:08 AM revealed Housekeeper F (HK F) was cleaning and mopping Resident #15's room and Resident #20's room. HK F stated she cleaned mops and rags she retrieved from the janitor's closet in the facility. HK F stated she stocked the janitors closet with clean mop heads and rags she collected from the drying rack in the laundry department's 1st entry room. HK F stated the room was in the dirty side, but the mops and rags were clean. During an interview on 2/11/2026 at 5:45 PM, the DON stated infection prevention and control measures were developed and implemented with the staff and were often reviewed. The DON stated the expectation for staff who delivered meals to residents was for hand hygiene in-between serving each resident. The DON stated indwelling catheter care consisted of hygienic procedures per professional standards which included cleaning the catheter tubing and never placing the urinary collection bag on the floor nor on the bed. The DON stated CNA C was provided with indwelling urinary catheter care and demonstrated proficiency. The DON stated the potential negative outcome could be cross contamination of germs to residents and staff. During an interview on 2/12/2026 at 5:50 PM, the Administrator stated she concurred with the DON and the issues in the laundry department would be corrected and the DON would ensure infection prevention and control measures would be reviewed and re-enforced. A record review of the facility's, undated, policy titled Fundamentals of Infection Control Precautions revealed, A variety of infection control measures are used for decreasing the risk of transmission of microorganisms in the facility. These measures make up the fundamentals of infection control precautions.1. Hand HygieneHand hygiene continues to be the primary means of preventing the transmission of infection. The following is a list of some situations that require hand hygiene.Before and after eating or handling food (hand washing with soap and water);Before and after assisting a resident with meal. 7. Linen and laundryAlthough soiled linen may be contaminated with pathogenic microorganisms, the risk of disease transmission is negligible if it is handled, transported, and laundered in a manner that avoids transfer of microorganisms. Hygienic and common-sense storage a:nd processing of clean and soiled linen is recommended.1. All soiled linen will be double bagged at the site that it was generated. All personnel will utilize approp1iate personal protective equipment.2. Soiled linen will be transported to the laundry site by CNA.3. The soiled linen will be processed as per Linen protocol. A record review of the facility's, undated, policy titled Catheter Care revealed, . When the resident is ambulatory the bag must be held lower than the bladder at all times to prevent the urine in the tubing and drainage bag from flowing back into the urinary bladder. Be sure the catheter tubing and drainage bag are kept off the floor. Keep drainage bag below level of bladder when cleaning the urethral area: Gently wash, rinse and dry around the juncture of the catheter and meatus. Then wash the catheter from the meatus down the tube about 3 inches.

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure within 14 days after a facility completed a resident's assessment, the facility electronically transmitted encoded, accurate, and complete MDS data to the CMS System upon a resident's transfer, reentry, discharge, and death, for 1 of 8 residents (Resident #4) reviewed for transmitted MDS data to the CMS System.The facility failed to transmit a discharge MDS assessment to the CMS system for Resident #4.This deficient practice could place residents at risk of MDS inaccuracies.Record review of Resident #4's admission Record dated [DATE] documented a [AGE] year-old male who was originally admitted to the facility [DATE] and most recently admitted on [DATE]. The diagnoses for Resident #4 included alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites (liver disease with accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity), Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathic arthropathy (a severe complication of diabetes where nerve damage leads to progressive, destructive joint degeneration), unspecified combined systolic and diastolic heart failure (a condition where the heart has both impaired contraction [(systolic)] and reduced filling [(diastolic)], preventing efficient pumping) and Alzheimer's Disease (a progressive, irreversible neurodegenerative disorder that destroys memory, thinking skills and eventually the ability to function). Record review of Resident #4's Nurses Notes revealed Resident #4 expired on [DATE] with a hospice nurse at his bedside. Record review of Resident #4's Significant Change MDS dated [DATE] in Section O K1 was checked for hospice care which indicated he was admitted to hospice care within the last 14 days. There was no documentation of a Discharge MDS for Resident #4. During an interview with the MDS Coordinator on [DATE] at 5:26 pm, she stated she failed to complete a Discharge MDS following Resident #4's death. The MDS Coordinator stated it was important to complete all required MDS Assessments so CMS would have accurate information regarding residents in long term care. Record review of the facility's MDS Transmission policy stated:All Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified nursing homes and swing beds, or agents of those facilities, must transmit required MDS data records to CMS' Quality Improvement and Evaluation System (QIES) Assessment Submission and Processing (ASAP) system. Required MDS records are those assessments and tracking records that are mandated under OBRA and SNF PPS. --Tracking Information Transmission: For Entry and Death in Facility tracking records, information must be transmitted within 14 days of the Event Date.

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to develop and implement a baseline care plan for each resident that included the instructions needed to provide effective and person-centered care of the resident that met professional standards of quality care and was developed within 48 hours of a resident's admission for 1 of 8 residents (Resident #10 reviewed for baseline care plans. 1. The facility failed to ensure Resident #10's baseline care plan reflected the residents immediate need for support with an indwelling urinary catheter.2. The facility failed to ensure Resident #10's baseline care plan was developed within 48 hours of admission. These failures could place residents at risk of a decline in health status.The findings include: A record review of Resident #10's admission record, dated 2/12/2026, revealed an admission date of 10/10/2024. Resident #10 had diagnoses which included hemiplegia and hemiparesis affecting the right side (result from damage to the left hemisphere of the brain, often due to stroke, tumors, or injury. Causing reduced motor control, strength, and mobility in the right arm, leg, and sometimes face), retention of urine (not all urine is expelled), and history of urinary tract infections. A record review of Resident #10's quarterly MDS assessment, dated 1/14/2026, revealed Resident #10 was a [AGE] year-old male who was admitted for long term care related to supports with ADL care. Resident #10 was assessed with a BIMS score of 15 out of a possible score of 15, which indicated no cognitive impairment. A record review of Resident #10 physicians' orders, dated 2/12/2026, revealed on 01/30/2026, the physician prescribed Resident #10 would receive an indwelling urinary catheter and support for the catheter; change if occluded, or closed system was compromised, or leaking. The physician ordered for the urinary catheter system to be monitored for leakage, blockage, sediment buildup, or low output. A record review of Resident #10's baseline care plan, dated 1/30/2026, revealed the baseline care plan did not have any focuses, goals, or interventions for Resident #10's indwelling urinary catheter. A record review of Resident #10's care plan, dated 2/12/2026, revealed the care plan had been revised on 2/9/2026 and again on 2/11/2026 after state surveyor interventions, The resident has urinary tract infection . provide incontinence care as needed . The resident is on enhanced barrier precautions . The resident has urinary retention . provide catheter care. During an interview on 2/10/2026 at 5:55 PM, LVN D stated Resident #10 had a recent hospitalization related to a UTI and had returned with a urinary catheter on 1/30/2026. LVN D stated Resident #10 had a care plan for an indwelling urinary catheter and it was updated 2/9/2026. During an interview on 2/10/2026 at 4:10 PM, Resident #10 stated he was concerned about developing another urinary tract infection. Resident #10 stated he had a previous urinary retention and had been hospitalized late January 2026 for a UTI and was diagnosed with sepsis related to urinary retention. Resident #10 stated he was prescribed antibiotics and an indwelling urinary catheter. Resident #10 stated he was discharged from the hospital on 1/30/2026 and admitted back into the facility the same day. Resident #10 stated since he had been in the facility with the indwelling urinary catheter staff had not used gowns nor gloves when performing his urinary catheter care. Resident #10 stated he had observed staff to raise his urine collection bag higher than his waist and had not cleaned his catheter collection tube. During an observation and interview on 2/10/2026 at 8:30 PM revealed Resident #10 in his room seated in his wheelchair. Resident #10 presented with his urinary catheter secured under the wheelchair which contained reddish colored urine. CNA C stated she was prepared to provide Resident #10 incontinent and catheter care. CNA C stated she had a care plan Kardex where she documented the care under ADL care. During an interview on 2/11/2026 at 5:45 PM, the DON stated upon admission residents were reviewed for a baseline care plan and she (the DON) would review the new admission the next day along with the IDT and would ensure the residents immediate needs for care would be developed and implemented within 48 hrs. of admission. The DON stated the potential negative outcome could be that indwelling catheter care would not have been care-planned within the 48 hours from admission. A record review of the facility's, undated policy titled Base Line Care Plans revealed, Completion and implementation of the baseline care plan within 48 hours of a resident's admission is intended to promote continuity of care and communication among nursing home staff, increase resident safety, and safeguard against adverse events that are most likely to occur right after admission; and to ensure the resident and representative, if applicable, are informed of the initial plan for delivery of care and services by receiving a written summary of the baseline care plan.This facility will develop and implement a baseline care plan for each resident that includes the instructions needed to provide effective and person-centered care of the resident that meet professional standards of quality care. The baseline care plan will- Be developed within 48 hours of a resident's admission. Include the minimum healthcare information necessary to properly care for a resident including, but not limited to-o Initial goals based on admission orders.o Physician orders.

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure the comprehensive care plans were reviewed and revised by the interdisciplinary team after each assessment, including both the comprehensive and quarterly review assessments for 1 of 8 residents (Resident #9) reviewed for care plans. The facility failed to ensure Resident #9's prescribed diet for a regular diet texture with finger foods and ground textured meats, were reflected in the residents care plan. This failure could place residents at risk for a decline in their health status.The findings include:A record review of Resident #9's admission record, dated 2/10/2026, revealed an admission date of 12/20/2025. Resident #9 had diagnoses which included Parkinson's disease (a progressive, neurodegenerative brain disorder caused by the loss of dopamine-producing neurons, leading to motor symptoms like tremors, stiffness, bradykinesia [slowness of movement], and walking/balance issues), functional quadriplegia (a condition of complete immobility in all four limbs caused by severe physical debility or illness, without injury to the brain or spinal cord) and dysphagia (difficulty swallowing). A record review of Resident #9's quarterly MDS assessment, dated 12/24/2025, revealed Resident #9 was an [AGE] year-old female and was admitted for long term care with supports for safe assistance with ADL. Resident #9 was assessed with a BIMS score of 04 out of a possible 15, which indicated severely impaired cognition. A record review of Resident #9's physician orders, dated 2/10/2026, revealed the physician prescribed on 12/22/2025 for Resident #9 to receive a regular diet with finger foods and ground texture meats. A record review of Resident #9's care plan, dated 2/10/2026, revealed no focus, goal, or interventions for Resident #9's need for ground meats. During an observation on 2/11/2026 at 5:20 PM revealed Resident #9 seated in her wheelchair at the dining room table and was being assisted to eat her dinner meal by RN A. Resident #9 was served ground buffalo chicken. During an interview on 2/11/2026 at 5:30 PM, RN A stated Resident #9 was served finger foods and ground meats as prescribed by the physician and SLP. During an interview on 2/11/2026 at 5:45 PM, the DON stated the care plan should be revised after any new physicians' orders, such as a diet texture change. The DON stated residents were receiving the care specified in their orders, however, the care plan had not been revised to accurately reflect the care provided. The DON stated she was responsible for reviewing any new orders and would ensure the care plan reflected the new orders. The DON stated the potential negative outcome could be their care plan would not be accurate. A record review of the facility's, undated, policy titled Comprehensive Care Planning revealed, The facility will develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan for each resident, consistent with the resident rights that includes measurable objectives and timeframes to meet a resident's medical, nursing, and mental and psychosocial needs that are identified in the comprehensive assessment . The comprehensive care plan will describe the following - The services that are to be furnished to attain or maintain the resident's highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being . The resident's care plan will be reviewed after each Admission, Quarterly, Annual and/or Significant Change MDS assessment, and revised based on changing goals, preferences and needs of the resident and in response to current interventions.

Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed a to dispose of garbage and refuse properly for 1 of 2 garbage dumpsters (dumpsters #1 and #2) reviewed for disposal of garbage.
1. The facility failed to ensure garbage dumpster #1's lid was completely shut.
This deficient practice could place residents at risk for exposure to germs and diseases carried by vermin and rodents.
The findings inclulded:
1. Observation on 11/7/24 at 11:05am with the Dietary Director revealed that one of two garbage dumpsters (dumpster #1) had a 3 x 5 foot lid that was completely open exposing the garbage inside of the dumpster.
During an interview on 11/7/24 at 11:10 a.m., with the Dietary Director she stated that having an open lid to the garbage dumpster would allow pests access to the garbage and possibly the facility. The Dietary Director stated that she does train her staff on the necessity of keeping the garbage dumpster lid closed at all times.
During an interview on 11/7/24 at 11:45 a.m., with the Administrator she stated that having a garbage dumpster lid open would create a pest control problem. She stated that the facility's department heads would be further in-serviced on the issue.
Record review of the Dietary Services Policies and Procedures Manual dated 10/23/24 Section IC 00-11.00, Waste Control and Disposal, stated that Trash cans must be covered at all times except during use.
Record review of the Texas Food Establishment Rules, 2015, §228.152(n)(2), revealed: Covering Receptacles. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered: (2) with tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the food establishment. (o) Using Drain Plugs. Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall have drain plugs in place.
Record review of the Food Code, U.S. Public Health Service, U.S. FDA, 2022, U.S. Department of H&HS, revealed, 5-501.113 Covering Receptacles. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered: (B) With tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the food establishment. 5-501.114 Using Drain Plugs. Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall have drain plugs in place.

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on Observations, Interviews, and Record review, the facility failed to ensure that residents had the right to reside and receive services in the facility with reasonable accommodation of resident needs and preferences except when to do so would endanger the health or safety of the resident or other residents for 1 of 3 residents (Resident #22) reviewed for reasonable accommodation of resident needs and preferences, in that:
The facility failed to ensure Resident #22's call light was within reach.
This failure could place residents at risk of achieving independent functioning, dignity, and well-being.
Findings include:
Record review of Resident #22's face sheet dated 11/7/24 revealed a [AGE] year old female admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #22 had diagnosis that included Amputation of Bilateral lower extremity (surgical removal of more than one limb), Major Depressive Disorder (a severe mood disorder that can affect a person's thoughts, feelings, and ability to perform daily activities), and Heart failure (occurs when the heart muscle doesn't pump blood as well as it should).
Record review of Resident #22's admission MDS assessment, dated 9/21/24, reflected a BIMS score of 04 which suggested severe cognitive impairment.
Record review of Resident 22's care plan, dated 6/20/24, reflected, the resident is at risk for falls, with intervention's, be sure to keep the call light within reach.
Observation and interview on 11/07/24 in Resident #22s room at 10:15 AM revealed that the call light was on the floor. Resident #22 stated, she did not know how the call light got on the floor and prefers to scream Help .
Interview on 11/07/24 at 9:50 AM, CNA A stated that she was the assigned nursing assistant for Resident #22. CNA A stated she did not know how Resident #22's call light ended up on the floor. CNA A also noted that if Resident #22 did not have access to the call light, Resident #22 might fall.
During an interview with the DON on 11/08/24, at 11:15 AM, the DON stated the facility did not have a policy to address the use of call light but stated the importance of ensuring a call light is accessible to all residents, stating the lack of accessibility to a call light for any resident could lead to a potential fall if assistance was needed. The DON also mentioned charge nurses currently monitored this task during their morning rounds daily, and her ADON was responsible for overseeing this process.

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to develop a comprehensive care plan for each resident that includes measurable objectives and timeframes to meet a resident's medical, nursing, mental, and psychosocial needs and describes the services that are to be furnished to attain or maintain the resident's highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-for 1 of 11 residents (Resident #2) reviewed for care plans, in that:
The facility failed to ensure Resident #2's care plan was revised with updated interventions to address 4 of 6 actual falls (01/10/2024, 01/20/2024, 01/29/2024 and 02/08/2024) documented on incident reports and nursing notes.
This deficient practice could place residents in the facility at risk of not being provided with the necessary care or services and not having personalized plans developed to address their specific needs.
The Findings included:
1. Record review of Resident #2's face sheet dated 10/22/2024 reflected Resident #2 was admitted on 10 /31/2023 with re-admission on [DATE] and was [AGE] years old. Resident #2 had diagnoses which included: Heart failure (condition where heart muscle can't pump blood as well as it should), fracture of left femur (10/21/2023) (breakage of left thigh bone); Obstructive and reflux uropathy (condition where urine cannot flow correctly through ureter, bladder or urethra), Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 (condition where body cannot regulate blood sugar); and Hemiplegia and hemiparesis (weakness and/or paralysis ono one side of body) following cerebral infarction (stroke) affecting left non-dominant side.
Record review of Resident #2's Quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE] reflected the resident had a
BIMS score of 99 indicating interview was unable to be completed.
The MDS further assessed Resident #2 as being dependent for toileting hygiene, and requiring Maximal assist for shower/bathing, toilet transfers and sit to stand. Further review revealed Resident #2 was assessed as needing partial/moderate assist for chair/bed-to chair transfers and needing wheelchair for mobility.
Record review of Facility Incident Reports and Nursing notes from 11/01/2023 through 10/24/2024 revealed Resident #2 had unwitnessed falls with no injury on the following dates: 11/01/2023; 1/10/2024; 1/20/2024; 1/29/2024, 2/8/2024, and 02/23/2024.
Record review of Resident #2's most recent comprehensive care plan reflected: Resident #2 had risk for falls- date initiated: 11/01/2023. Revision on: 12/06/2023.
Interventions for this focus area of risk for falls were initiated on the following dates:
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11/01/2023 and included: Anticipate and meet the resident's needs; Be sure the resident's call light is within reach and encourage the resident to use it for assistance as needed; Educate the resident/family/caregivers about safety reminders and what to do if a fall occurs; ensure that the resident is wearing appropriate footwear when ambulating or mobilizing the w/c ; keep furniture in locked position; keep needed items, water, etc. in reach; may have floor mat to left side of bed; may have low bed ; PT evaluate and treat as ordered or PRN; review information on past falls and attempt to determine cause of falls. Record possible root cause. Alter remove any potential causes if possible.
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12/06//2023 - intervention to ensure appropriate footwear being worn revised
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02/19/2024 - Added focus area for using a bolster or concave mattress to prevent unintentional slipping/rolling out of bed.
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02/25/2024 -mechanical lift with staff x2 to assist with transfers.
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02/28/2024 -have bed positioned against wall per RP request.
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07/28/2024 - may have pressure call bell and may have low bed (revision)
Further review of Resident #2's Care plan revealed that her Care Plan was not revised with updated interventions to address 4 of 6 actual falls (01/10/2024, 01/20/2024, 01/29/2024 and 02/08/2024) which occurred between 11/01/2023 and 02/23/2024 and were documented on incident reports and nursing notes.
Interview on 10/23/2024 at 09:39 a.m. with the DON and MDS CM revealed that they are both responsible for updating Care Plans. The MDS CM stated she is responsible for annual and quarterly updates per OBRA care standards, noting when she revises the MDS, she updates the Care Plans at the same time and that the DON is responsible for updating Care Plans for any acute changes. The DON stated that the team does meet after resident falls to discuss possible causes and interventions such as in-servicing, but also stated any interventions implemented after Resident #2's falls (on 01/10/2024, 01/20/2024, 01/29/2024 and 02/08/2024) were not included in her Care Plan. The MDS CM confirmed there were no interventions documented on Resident #2's Care Plan following these falls. The MDS Case Manager stated they should have met after each fall and revised the Care Plan for Resident #2.
Interview on 10/23/2024 @ 10:43 a.m. with the RCN revealed that the DON is responsible for updating Care Plans for acute events such as resident falls. She stated that their policy following falls is for the team to meet, look at potential causes and implement interventions as soon as possible. She noted that there was no set time frame for the team to meet after each fall, but that the team should address falls as soon as possible, giving an example if a fall occurred on a Friday, the latest that team should meet is that following Monday. The RCN stated that the team should have met prior to 02/25/2024 to address the falls that occurred in January and early February 2024, and that not revising the Care Plan after each fall could result in not having interventions in place to prevent further falls.
Record review of facility Comprehensive Care Planning Policy (undated) revealed The resident's care plan will be reviewed after each Admission, Quarterly, Annual and/or significant change MDS assessment, and revised based on changing goals, preferences and needs of the resident and in response to current interventions.

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure the resident environment remains as free of accident hazards as is possible and each resident receives adequate supervision and assistance devices to prevent accidents for 1 of 16 residents (Resident #1) reviewed for accident hazards and supervision, in that:
On [DATE] CNA A inappropriately transferred Resident #1 with a mechanical lift by herself, which caused a fall resulting in back pain from the mechanical lift support bar hitting her head and landing on the floor.
The non-compliance was identified as PNC which began on [DATE] and ended on [DATE]. The facility had corrected the non-compliance before the survey began.
This failure could result in residents requiring transfer by a mechanical lift suffering injury, a diminished quality of life, and/or death.
The findings were:
Record review of Resident #1's face sheet, dated [DATE], reflected a female age [AGE] re-admitted to facility on [DATE] and discharged [DATE] due to death (heart failure) in the facility with diagnoses that included: dementia, CKD 2 (stage 2 chronic kidney disease), heart failure, fracture of third thoracic vertebra (12 bones in the middle section of the spine), unsteadiness of feet, specified disorders of muscle, abnormalities of gait and mobility, lack of coordination and lower back pain. RP was listed as: family member.
Record review of Resident #1's Discharge summary, dated [DATE], reflected resident noted with decline, placed on Hospice services. Hospice was called to pronounce. Expired in the facility. Discharge summary was signed by physician on [DATE].
Record review of Resident#1's MDS significant change assessment, dated [DATE], reflected the resident's BIMS Score was 1 indicating severe cognitive impairment. ADLs reflected that resident required max assist with transfers.
Record review of Resident #1's Care Plan, revision date [DATE], reflected that the goals and interventions included: the resident has had falls r/t dementia, required assistance from staff for transfers. Resident had an actual fall [DATE]. Goal: free of falls, free of minor/serious injuries. Interventions included: may use [mechanical] lift for all transfers . staff x 2 to assist with transfers.
Record review of Resident#1's MAR/Orders for 11/2023, dated [DATE], reflected: DNR, floor mat to right side of bed, may use [mechanical] lift for all transfers every shift.
Record review of Resident #1's Fall Risk assessment dated [DATE] reflected a score of 12 indicating a high risk for falls.
Record review of incident report dated [DATE] reflected that Resident #1 had a witnessed fall from walker to floor witnessed by CNA A. Resident was assessed and sent to ER for evaluation, negative results from X-ray and CT scan of head and spine. Intervention put in placed ordered by physician was for resident to be transferred by 2 staff members. Facility in-service the nursing staff on fall prevention and transfer safety for the mechanical lift. CNA A attended the training.
Record review of Resident #1's Event Nurses-Note and SBAR authored by LVN B dated [DATE] reflected that: Resident#1 got her foot stuck in the front leg of walker and fell witnessed by CNA A. Resident was evaluated and sent to the ER for a full assessment.
Record review of Resident #1's physician order dated [DATE] read, may use [mechanical] lift for all transfers.
Record review of Nursing note dated [DATE]: authored by LVN B read, called to resident [# 1's] room, resident noted laying in supine [laying face upward] position on top of [mechanical lift] sling, resident assessed, c/o[complaining of] lower back pain, MD notified, and emergency services notified to transfer to [local] hospital, RP made aware, staff by resident's side until picked up by EMS.
Record review of Resident #1's Event Nurses Note authored by LVN B dated [DATE] reflected: the mechanical lift tilted during a one-person transfer by CNA A. Resident#1 had lower back pain from the fall. Resident was evaluated and sent to ER for further assessment.
Record review of CNA A's written statement dated [DATE] reflected: CNA A attempted a 1-person mechanical lift of Resident #1 from bed to Geri-chair. During the attempted transfer the [mechanical lift] was flipping over towards me and the pt. Due to the pt being in the sling while it was falling over. She was between the wall and [Geri] chair.
Record review of CNA C's [employee no longer employed in the facility] written statement undated reflected: CNA C went into Resident #1's room at the time of the incident [[DATE] at 4:30 PM] and saw Resident #1 on the floor with the [mechanical lift] pad under her . [CNA A] kept saying 'the [mechanical lift] flipped over'. CNA C stated that Resident #1 complained of back pain. Further, CNA C stated that when EMS arrived Resident #1 complained of back pain and Being Cold.
Record review of Resident #1's ER report dated [DATE] read: CT Lumbar Spine [Without] contrast.
Record review of Resident #1's hospital record dated [DATE] read: No definitive evidence seen for acute fracture or dislocation.
During a telephone interview on [DATE] at 9:00 AM, CNA A stated: prior to Resident #1 having a fall from the 1-person attempted mechanical lift on [DATE] she had received an in-service on mechanical lift safety and not attempting a mechanical lift by one staff member on [DATE]. CNA A stated she was in a hurry to prepare the resident (Resident #1) for breakfast and did not wait for staff assistance. CNA A stated she prepared Resident # 1 for mechanical lift from bed to Geri-chair. CNA A stated that the resident lost her balance and the [support] bar hit the resident's head during the controlled fall. CNA A stated, I thought I could do it by myself .I should have waited for help .I blame myself. CNA A stated she was terminated for having attempted a 1-person mechanical lift. CNA A stated that she was aware that Resident #1 required a 2-person assistance during a mechanical lift.
During an interview on [DATE] at 9:43 AM, the DON stated: CNA A attempted a one-person mechanical lift of Resident #1 on [DATE] and the resident fell to the ground and had pain based on the written statement by LVN B. The DON stated that CNA A was trained on [DATE] after she witnessed a fall by Resident #1, on mechanical lift safety and the requirement was that it be 2-person assistance. The DON stated that Resident #1 required a 2-person mechanical lift. The DON stated she could not give an explanation why CNA A attempted a 1-person transfer when the resident required a 2-person assisted mechanical lift and CNA A was trained and competent. The DON stated, after the incident the nursing staff was in-serviced on mechanical lift safety; and CNA A was suspended and eventually terminated. The DON stated there was adequate staff available to assist CNA A during the time of the incident. The DON stated that CNA A was in-serviced on safety transfer by the Rehab Director after Resident #1's fall on [DATE]. The DON stated that CNA A attended the in-service on safe transfers given to all nursing staff after the fall on [DATE].
During a telephone interview on [DATE] at 9:55 AM, LVN B stated: Resident #1 was on the floor on [DATE] and was assessed. LVN A stated Resident #1 had no pain but was sent to the ER for evaluation due to the fall. LVN B stated that nursing staff never should attempt a 1-person mechanical lift for a 2-person assistance, because it could result in an accident. LVN B stated she had no explanation why CNA A attempted a 1-person assistance for a resident that required 2-person assistance. LVN B stated there was adequate staff available to assist CNA A during the time of the incident on [DATE].
During interview on [DATE] at 2:30 PM, DON stated concerning the fall on [DATE], Resident #1 had a witnessed fall while being assisted by CNA A in her room by use of a gait belt. The DON stated, Resident #1 was assessed and sent to ER for evaluation, with no negative findings. The DON stated interventions put in place included: referring the resident to therapy for an assessment. The DON stated that after the fall on [DATE] the resident's transfer assistance was changed to 2- persons and CNA A was aware of the change. The DON stated that the manufacture recommendation for the mechanical lifts used by the facility was a 2-person assistance.
During an interview on [DATE] at 4:00 PM, the Rehab Director stated that she gave CNA A one on one in-service on safe transfers and never to transfer a 2-person mechanical lift alone. The Rehab Director stated CNA A did an improper transfer of Resident #1 on [DATE] because CNA A held the gait belt in front of the resident rather than behind the resident. The Rehab Director stated that CNA understood the training given to her on safety involving the mechanical lift and the importance of a 2-staff transfer. The Rehab Director could not give an explanation as to why a week later after being trained on mechanical lift safety, CNA A attempted a 2-person transfer by herself resulting in Resident #1 falling from the mechanical lift on [DATE].
Fall: [DATE]:
Record review of facility's in-service training on [DATE] on Safe Patient Handling, Moving A Resident, Bed to Chair/Chair to Bed, and Phase 2 Competencies for Aides, reflected 16 signatures to include CNA A.
Record review of CNA A's statement dated [DATE] read: Pt was walking with her walker towards her wheelchair. She had somehow got the wheel of her walker between the wheelchair and her recliner. I was holding on to her arm and stated to her to take a few steps back. She complied and took a few steps backward and then she somehow lost her balance. I had my hand on her at all times.
Record review of facility's investigation file dated [DATE] reflected. Resident #1 had a witnessed fall on [DATE] at 2:13 PM in her room witnessed by CNA A. Resident was sent to ER for an evaluation. In-service training on safe transfers for nursing staff was started on [DATE] with CNA A signing the in-service training sheet.
Record review of Resident #1's skin assessment dated [DATE] reflected the resident had a bruise dark in color to the right hand and thumb from the fall.
Record review of Resident #1's Radiology Report dated [DATE] read: .Exam: CT Cervical Spine. No Acute Fractures OR Traumatic Malalignment of the Cervical Spine. Also, the CT scan dated [DATE] reflected no bleeding in the brain.
Verification of PNC
Fall: [DATE]:
Observation on [DATE] at 11:00 AM and [DATE] at 3:00 PM of two mechanical lifts reflected they were properly done.
Record review of Resident #1's neuro-check form [DATE] reflected neuro checks started at time of fall and continued after the resident returned on [DATE] from hospital at 7:45 AM; continued to [DATE] and stopped at 4:45 PM.
Record review of Resident #1's Event Nurses Note authored by LVN B dated [DATE] reflected, an assessment of Resident #1 was completed, and the resident was sent to ER for an evaluation. Resident had lower back pain.
Record review of sign-in sheets on the in-service training to all staff related to Abuse and Neglect and for nursing staff Safety Transfer for a Two Person mechanical lift reflected the training was completed from [DATE] to [DATE]. Completion rate was 100%. Total staff on payroll on [DATE] was 52 of which there were 30 nursing staff.
Record review of CNA A's employee file reflected that on [DATE] she was rated as competent in transfers to include 1 person assist, 2- person assist, and mechanical Lift-2 person assist. Also, file reflected that CNA A was terminated [DATE] for not following the facility's policies and procedures on mechanical lift transfers.
Record review of facility's investigation dated [DATE] reflected: incident occurred on [DATE] at 4:30 PM when CNA A attempted a 1-person two-person mechanical lift of Resident #1. The facility report stated that CNA A did not follow proper procedure in a 2-person transfer and was trained multiple times and was aware of the requirement. Facility substantiated [CNA A] neglected to follow [policy and procedure] as set forth and trained by the facility which resulted in Resident injury. The facility's investigation finding was confirmed.
Record review of Resident #1's hospital x-ray report dated [DATE] reflected no fractures or dislocation. [CT scan was not performed on [DATE] but was done on [DATE] for the fall on [DATE]].
During telephone interview on [DATE] at 3:30 PM, Hospice MD stated that death of Resident #1 on 11/2023 was not related to fall on [DATE]. The MD stated the cause of death was heart failure.
During interviews on [DATE] from 4:00 PM to [DATE] at 11:00 AM of 8 Shift 1 (6 AM-6 PM) staff (1 RN, 3 LVN, 4 CNA) and 8 Shift 2 staff (10 PM-6AM) (4 LVN, 3 CNA, and 1 NA) staff reflected return demonstration on mechanical lift safety measures and the importance of a 2-person assist with a mechanical lift.
Record review of facility's policy entitled Safe Patient Handling, dated revised [DATE], read, .Nurses will assess the risks associated with lifting, transferring, repositioning or movement assistance .
Record review of facility's policy entitled: Hydraulic Lift undated read, .The resident will achieve safe transfer to bed or chair via a mechanical lift [device] .
Record review of facility's policy entitled Abuse/Neglect, dated [DATE], read, .Neglect is the failure of the facility, its employees or service providers to provide goods and services to a resident that are necessary to avoid physical harm, pain, mental anguish, or emotional distress .

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure that all alleged violations involving abuse, neglect, including injuries of unknown source were reported immediately, but not later than 2 hours after the allegation was made, if the events that caused result in serious bodily injury for 1 of 4 Residents (Resident #1) whose records were reviewed for abuse and neglect., in that;
The facility failed to report to the state reporting agency (HHSC) an injury of unknown origin when Resident #1 suffered a change of condition and the hospital reported bleeding in the brain and a back fracture.
This deficient practice could affect any resident and could contribute to further abuse and neglect.
The findings were:
Record review of Resident #1's face sheet, dated 5/10/2024 revealed an admission date of 8/03/2023 with diagnoses which included: type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy (diabetes that causes damage to the kidneys), dementia, and end stage renal disease (severe kidney disease that results in the need for dialysis).
Record review of Resident #1's Care Plan initiated on 8/03/2023 revealed her plan of care included dialysis three times a week and interventions for fall risk due to dependance on staff.
Record review of Resident #1's quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed a BIMS score of 11 which indicated a moderate cognitive impairment. The assessment also revealed the resident was non-ambulatory (could not walk), required substantiated assistance from staff for standing, transferring and repositioning, and was dependent on staff for ADL care.
Record review of Resident #1's progress notes dated 5/08/2024 at 12:30 p.m. documented by LVN A revealed the facility (van) driver called and advised that dialysis staff were sending Resident #1 to a local ER due to nausea and vomiting. MD aware.
Record review of Resident #1's hospital records dated 5/08/2024 revealed the resident presented to the ER with complaints of vomiting. Testing revealed a wedge compression fracture at L1 and L4 vertebra (fracture of one part of vertebrae causing collapse located on the lower part of the spine) which could be acute (less than 1 month old) or subacute (1 to 3 months old) and non-traumatic cerebrovascular accident/hemorrhagic infarct and cerebellar hemorrhage (stroke that happens when a blood vessel ruptures and bleeds and is not the result of an injury).
During an interview on 5/09/2024 at 8:35 p.m., the Administrator stated Resident #1 went to dialysis yesterday (5/08/2024). He stated after being transported to dialysis she had issues with throwing up. The Administrator stated Resident #1 went to the hospital where it was discovered she had a brain bleed or aneurism and a lumbar fracture. He stated they (facility) did not know anything else. He stated they did not have any medical records from the hospital to confirm the diagnoses. The Administrator stated the facility had requested the medical records today (5/09/2024), but to his knowledge had not received them yet. The Administrator stated he found out about Resident #1's condition when dialysis called them and said she went to the hospital on 5/08/2024. He stated the DON called the hospital late on 5/08/2024 and that was how he knew of her injuries. The Administrator stated he did not report the injuries to HHSC (the state reporting agency) because they did not know anything definitive and because they do not have any incidents or accidents that would have caused these injuries. He stated they don't know what they have because this was an injury of unknown origin. The Administrator stated the facility process was to report injuries of unknow origin within two hours, but they have to get the documentation (from the hospital) to substantiate first. He stated we do not know where these injuries occurred, they could have happened at dialysis, but they had started their investigation.
During an interview on 5/10/2024 at 11:00 a.m., with the DON, ADON, and the Regional Compliance Nurse, the DON stated Resident #1 was transported to the hospital from dialysis by ambulance. The DON stated she was not at the facility that day (5/08/2024). The DON stated when she called the ER, Resident #1 was still in the ER at the local hospital. She stated she was told by someone in the ER, who was not a clinical person, something about hemorrhaging and a fracture. The DON stated she told them she needed to speak with the nurse, and she needed clinical records. The DON stated the nurse did not call her back. The DON stated she followed up again with the hospital and found out Resident #1 had been transported to another hospital in a larger city and was stable. The DON stated the larger hospital verbally reported a fracture, but nothing was finalized and there was not final determination of fractures. She stated those were just preliminary findings. The DON stated they started their investigation on Wednesday (5/08/2024) when they were notified.
During an observation and interview on 5/11/2024 at 11:05 a.m. at a local hospital, Resident #1 was in the ICU receiving dialysis. She was asleep and did not respond to verbal stimuli and was unable to answer questions.
During an interview on 5/11/2024 at approximately 11:12 a.m., Resident #1's RP stated Resident #1 was not able to say what happened at the nursing home because she had confusion. The RP stated no incidents were reported to her. The RP stated the hospital told her Resident #1 had a stroke and a fracture. She stated the hospital told her the fractures had been there for a while.
During an interview on 5/13/2024 at 10:21 a.m., the DON stated she did consider a fracture a serious injury. She stated she had reached out to the Administrator and the Corporate Compliance team about Resident #1's injuries. She stated she first learned of the fracture and brain bleed on 5/08/2024 from the receptionist and had requested a nurse to call her back which did not happen. She stated the next day on 5/09/2024 she requested the medical records. She stated serious injuries need to be reported (to HHSC) within two hours. She stated she reached out to her Administrator and corporate team about reporting, but it was the Administrator who made the self-reports. She stated she had access to TULIP, but not access to the self-reporting function .
During an interview on 5/13/2024 at 2:45 p.m., the Administrator stated they had an abuse policy in place that required reporting (to HHSC) within a two-hour window. He stated but because of the way the incident occurred, he stated they needed some documentation (from the hospital) to confirm what the receptionist (non-clinical person) said. He said without confirmation, it held him back from reporting. The Administrator stated when someone who was not a medical professional says someone has fractures .well if it had been a family member who called and said she had fractures that might have been different. He stated, it did not mean anything unless they had to documentation to provide it, until then it was a questionable situation, a gray area which was why he made the deci [NAME] not to report .
Record review of a facility policy, titled Abuse/Neglect last revised 3/29/2018 revealed: Definition: Injury of Unknown Origin: The source of the injury was not observed by any person or the source of the injury could not be explained by the resident and the injury is suspicious because of the extent of the injury or the location of the injury or the number of injuries observed at one particular point in time or the incidence of injuries over time. D. Identification: The facility will identify and investigate events that may constitute abuse/neglect. E. Reporting: 3. Facility employees must report all allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, mistreatment of residents, misappropriation of resident property or injury of unknown source to the facility administrator. The facility administrator or designee will report to HHSC all incidents that meet the criteria of Provider Letter 19-17 dated 7/10/19. A. If the allegations involve abuse or result in serious bodily injury, the report is to be made within 2 hours of the allegation.

Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to conduct a performance review at least once every 12 months and provide regular in-service education based on the outcome of these reviews for 5 of 7 CNA's (CNA B, CNA C, CNA D, CNA H and CNA J) reviewed for performance reviews, in that:
The facility failed to conduct performance reviews at least every 12 months for CNA B, CNA C, CNA D, CNA H and CNA J
This failure could result in residents not receiving the necessary care and services due to nurse aides not receiving training based on their performance review outcome.
The findings were:
1. Record review of the Staff Roster, dated 10/03/2023, revealed CNA B was hired on 03/01/2021.
Record review of CNA B's staff records revealed his last annual performance review was completed on 10/28/2022.
2. Record review of the Staff Roster, dated 10/03/2023, revealed CNA C was hired on 04/01/2021.
Record review of CNA C's staff records revealed her last annual performance review was completed on 04/04/2022.
3. Record review of the Staff Roster, dated 10/03/2023, revealed CNA D was hired on 03/01/2021.
Record review of CNA D's staff records revealed her last annual performance review was completed on 03//22/2022.
4. Record review of the Staff Roster, dated 10/03/2023, revealed CNA H was hired on 03/01/2021.
Record review of CNA H's staff records revealed her last annual performance review was completed on 07/04/2021.
5. Record review of the Staff Roster, dated 10/03/2023, revealed CNA J was hired on 05/06/2021.
Record review of CNA J's staff records revealed her last annual performance review was completed on 04/22/2022.
During an interview and record review, of training still needed by several staff, on 10/06/2023 at 1:19 p.m., HR stated it was a team effort, from all administration, that was responsible for ensuring staff completed all their required training. She stated their company started using [Website Name] online as of 06/01/2023, which helped keep track of what training certain staff members needed to complete. HR further stated she emailed the supervisor, of the staff member in question, who tried to enforce that specific staff member to complete their required training. HR stated the potential harm to residents was, them (a resident) getting hurt, because of a staff member not knowing how to do their job correctly being the training was not completed.
During an interview and record review, of training still needed by several staff, on 10/06/2023 at 2:23 p.m., the DON reviewed the record and stated she was not aware that the annual competency was not done for the selected staff. She stated she just started as the DON a couple of weeks ago. The DON stated yes there was a potential harm to residents which was the residents safety. She further stated, it was between, the DON and the ADON would double team to ensure staff completed all required documentation.
During an interview and record review, of training still needed by several staff, on 10/06/2023 at 2:35 p.m., the ADMN reviewed the record and stated he was not aware staff had not completed an annual performance review. The ADMN stated it was a team effort among all administration to ensure staff completed all required documentation. He stated yes there was potential harm to residents but that none was identified at this time.
Record review of facility policy titled HR - Personnel Handbook, revised 09/20/2019, revelaed EMPLOYEE EDUCATION PROGRAM that All employees, regardless of status or classification, are required to complete mandatory training as defined by Federal, State and company policies. This facility provides multiple avenues of training that include an online learning management system, external CEU training, reimbursement for program or licensure training and more [ .].

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents have a right to personal privacy for 1 of 5 resident (Resident #17) reviewed for privacy, in that:
CNA A and CNA B did not completely close Resident #17's privacy curtain while providing incontinent care for the resident.
This deficient practice could place residents at-risk of loss of dignity due to lack of privacy.
The findings include:
Record review of Resident #17's face sheet, dated 10/06/2023, revealed an admission date of 08/03/2023, with diagnoses which included: Type 2 diabetes mellitus(high level of sugar in the blood), Dementia(decline in cognitive abilities), Major depressive disorder(mental disorder characterized by at least two weeks of pervasive low mood, low self-esteem, and loss of interest or pleasure) and, End stage renal disease (kidneys no longer work as they should to meet the body's needs).
Record review of Resident #17's Quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], revealed the resident had a BIMS score of 0, indicating she was severely impaired. Resident #17 required extensive assistance to total care and was always incontinent of bowel and bladder.
Observation on 10/05/2023 at 8:52 a.m. revealed CNA A and CNA B provided incontinent care for Resident #17, exposing the end of the resident's bed which could be seen from the door if someone had entered the room during care. Further observation revealed CNA A and CNA B did not pull the curtains completely around Resident #17's bed to offer privacy to the resident during care because the privacy curtain was not long enough.
During an interview with CNA A and CNA B on 10/05/2023 at 8:52 a.m., CNA A and CNA B confirmed the privacy curtain was not closed while they provided care for Resident #17 but it should have been. They confirmed the privacy curtain was too short.
During an interview with the DON on 10/06/2023 at 11:32 a.m., the DON confirmed privacy must be provided during nursing care and Resident #17's privacy curtains should have been closed completely. She revealed the facility was in the process of ordering new curtains but it would take time.
Review of the facility's policy titled Resident rights, undated, revealed, Personal privacy includes accommodations, medical treatment [ .] personal care, visits and meetings of family and resident groups, but this does not require the facility to provide a private room for each resident .

Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to implement their written policies and procedures that prohibited and prevented abuse, neglect, and exploitation of residents for 3 of 26 staff (CNA E, Hskg F, LVN G) reviewed for abuse and neglect, in that:
The facility failed to implement their abuse policy when a criminal background check and the EMR was not completed prior to their hire dates for CNA E, Hskg F and LVN G.
These deficient practices could place residents at risk for abuse and neglect.
The findings were:
Record review of facility policy titled Abuse/Neglect, revised 03/29/2018 which read A. Screening: Criminal History and Background Checks. The facility will conduct criminal background checks of all personnel in accordance with Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 250. 1. The facility administrator will be responsible for ensuring compliance with the policy and Texas state law regarding criminal background checks. 2. All potential employees will be screened for history of abuse, neglect, or mistreating of elderly/individuals as defined by the applicable requirements of 483.13(c)(l)(ii)(A)and(B) [ .].
1. Record review of the Staff Roster, dated 10/03/2023, revealed CNA E was hired on 09/18/2023.
Record review of CNA E's staff records revealed CNA E's background check was searched on 09/19/2023 and her EMR was searched on 09/21/2023.
2. Record review of the Staff Roster, dated 10/03/2023, revealed Hskg F was hired on 07/14/2023.
Record review of Hskg F's staff records revealed Hskg F's background check and her EMR were searched on 07/18/2023.
3. Record review of the Staff Roster, dated 10/03/2023, revealed LVN G was hired on 07/13/2023.
Record review of LVN G's staff records revealed LVN G's background check and her EMR were searched on 07/18/2023.
During an interview and record review, of training still needed by several staff, on 10/06/2023 at 1:19 p.m., HR stated she was responsible for the getting the EMR's and background checks completed for the new hired staff. She stated it was an oversight on her part in not getting them completed in a timely manner. HR stated the potential harm to residents was, them (a resident) getting hurt, if staff were not supposed to work with residents due to something showing up on their backgrounds or EMR checks.
During an interview and record review, of training still needed by several staff, on 10/06/2023 at 2:23 p.m., the DON reviewed the record and stated she was not aware staff needed an annual EMR completed or that some of the new hired staff's documentation was not completed in a timely manner. The DON stated yes there was a potential harm to residents which was potentially the residents' safety. She further stated it was a team effort between the DON and HR to ensure staff completed all required documentation.
During an interview and record review, of training still needed by several staff, on 10/06/2023 at 2:35 p.m., the ADMN reviewed the record and stated he was not aware staff needed an annual EMR completed, however, he was aware that some of the new hired staff's documentation was not completed in a timely manner. The ADMN stated it was a team effort among all administration to ensure staff completed all required documentation. He stated yes there was potential harm to residents but that none was identified at this time.

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident who is incontinent of bladder receives appropriate treatment and services to prevent urinary tract infections for 1 of 2 resident (Resident #15) reviewed for incontinent care, in that:
While providing incontinent care for Resident #15, CNA C did not clean between Resident #16's buttocks'' cheeks.
This deficient practice could place residents at-risk for infection and skin break down due to improper care practices.
The findings were:
Record review of Resident #15's face sheet, dated 10/06/2023, revealed an admission date of 05/14/2016 and, a readmission date of 12/06/2019, with diagnoses which included: Cerebrovascular disease (conditions that affect the blood vessels of the brain and the cerebral circulation), Cardiomegaly(enlarged heart), Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(progressive lung disease characterized by airflow limitation), Major depressive disorder(mental disorder characterized by at least two weeks of pervasive low mood, low self-esteem, and loss of interest or pleasure), Alzheimer's disease (Gradual decline in memory, thinking, behavior and social skills).
Record review of Resident #15's Annual MDS, dated [DATE], revealed Resident #15 has a BIMS score of 15, which indicated no cognitive impairment. Resident #15 was indicated to frequently be incontinent of bladder and bowel and needed limited to extensive assistance with his activities of daily living.
Review of Resident #15's care plan, dated 09/18/2023, revealed a problem of The resident has occasional bladder incontinence requires limited assistance with toileting r/t Impaired Mobility, Medication Side Effects, Physical limitations, with a goal of The resident will remain free from skin breakdown due to incontinence and brief use
Observation on 10/06/23 at 9:34 a.m. revealed, while providing incontinent care for Resident #15, CNA C cleaned the surface of the buttocks but did not clean the anal area or between the buttock's cheeks.
During an interview on 10/06/2023 at 9:52 a.m. CNA C revealed she thought she had cleaned between Resident #15's buttocks' cheeks but confirmed she did not. She confirmed she should have cleaned the anal area. She confirmed receiving training for infection control and incontinent care within the last year.
During an interview with the DON on 10/06/2023 at 10:28 a.m., the DON confirmed that during incontinent care the anal area of the buttocks needed to be cleaned. The facility was doing annual infection control and incontinent care training and annual skills checks but did not do spot checks during the year.
Review of annual skills check for CNA C revealed CNA A passed competency for Perineal care/incontinent care on 04/04/2022.
Review of facility policy, titled Perineal care, dated 04/27/2022, revealed Gently perform care to the buttocks and anal area, working from front to back without contaminating the perineal area

Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide effective communications mandatory training for 1 of 20 employees (OT Q) reviewed for training, in that:
The facility failed to ensure OT Q completed effective communication training.
This failure could place residents at risk of miscommunication and social isolation due to lack of staff training.
The findings were:
Record review of the Staff Roster, dated 10/03/2023, revealed OT Q was hired on 02/20/2020.
Record review of OT Q's training history, undated, revealed OT Q had not completed effective communication training since his hire date.
During an interview and record review, of training still needed by several staff, on 10/06/2023 at 1:19 p.m., HR stated it was a team effort, from all administration, that was responsible for ensuring staff completed all their required training. She stated their company started using [Website Name] online as of 06/01/2023, which helped keep track of what training certain staff members needed to complete. HR further stated she emailed the supervisor, of the staff member in question, who tried to enforce that specific staff member to complete their required training. HR stated the potential harm to residents was, them (a resident) getting hurt, because of a staff member not knowing how to do their job correctly being the training was not completed.
During an interview and record review, of training still needed by several staff, on 10/06/2023 at 2:25 p.m., the DON reviewed the record and stated she was not aware of any staff still needing to complete any training. The DON stated yes there was a potential harm to residents which was resident safety. She further stated it was a team effort between the DON and HR to ensure staff completed all required training.
During an interview and record review, of training still needed by several staff, on 10/06/2023 at 2:27 p.m., the ADMN reviewed the record and stated he was not aware of any training not completed by staff. The ADMN stated it was a team effort among all administration to ensure staff completed all required documentation or training. He stated yes there was potential harm to residents but that none was identified at this time.
Record review of facility policy titled HR - Personnel Handbook, revised 09/20/2019, revealed EMPLOYEE EDUCATION PROGRAM that All employees, regardless of status or classification, are required to complete mandatory training as defined by Federal, State and company policies. This facility provides multiple avenues of training that include an online learning management system, external CEU training, reimbursement for program or licensure training and more [ .].

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure all drugs and biological were stored in locked compartments for 1 of 1 medication room reviewed for storage, in that:
Controlled medications were not kept in a separate, permanently affixed compartment in the medication room.
This deficient practice could place residents at risk of misappropriation of medications.
The findings were:
Observation in the medication room on 10/05/23 at 10:40 AM revealed a miniature fridge with a locked padlock. The front of the fridge was made of tinted glass. Inside the fridge were different insulin pens, too numerous to count, and two 30 ml bottles of lorazepam 2 mg/ml. The controlled medications were not in their own compartment and the miniature fridge was not permanently affixed to the counter it was sitting on.
During an interview with the DON on 10/06/2023 at 11:30 a.m., she confirmed there was controlled and not controlled medications mixed in the fridge and not separated. She confirmed the fridge was locked with a padlock but not permanently affixed to the counter. She revealed she was new in the position as the DON and did not know the controlled medications had to be in their own compartment and the compartment needed to be permanently affixed
Record review of the facility's policy titled, Storage of controlled substance,, dated 2003, revealed, The controlled drugs [ .] will be kept locked in a separate, permanently affixed compartment for the storage of controlled drugs

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews and record reviews failed to accommodate residents' food preferences for 1 of 17 (Resident #28) residents reviewed in that:
The facility failed to ensure Resident #28 received her preference of a lettuce and tomato salad during the lunch meal on 10/03/2023 and her preference of an over easy egg.
This failure could affect all residents with food preferences and could result in a decrease in resident choices and diminished interest in meals.
The findings were:
Record review of Resident #1's face sheet, dated 10/06/2023, reveled the resident was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses that included: dementia, major depressive disorder, pain in spine, and history of breast cancer.
Record review of Resident #1's Quarterly MDS assessment, dated 08/30/2023, revealed a BIMS score of 15, which indicated intact cognitive impairment.
Record review of Resident #28's tray card revealed Dislikes: Strawberry; Greens, Turnip; Greens, Mustard.
Record review of Resident #28's Dietary Profile, dated 02/07/2023, revealed A. Diet Order. 1. Current Diet Order; regular [ .] K. Likes/Dislikes [ .] 2. Dislikes: greens [ .].
Record review of the current weekly menu, dated 10/03/2023, revealed Tuesday's scheduled lunch meal was Fried Chicken, w/Southern Chicken gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Collard Greens, Cornbread [ .].
During an observation, of all kitchen reach-in refrigerators, on 10/03/2023 between 10:49 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., fresh produce was not seen in either of the two reach-in refrigerators.
During a resident group meeting on 10/03/2023 at 2:05 p.m., an unknown resident stated Resident #28 was given collard greens, for lunch today, and she did not like greens. The unknown resident further stated Resident #28 then asked; an unknown staff member; for tomatoes and was told that the facility did not have any tomatoes.
During an interview on 10/04/2023 at 10:30 a.m., Resident #28 stated she asked for a lettuce and tomato salad, during the lunch meal on 10/03/2023; because she did not like greens, and she was told they did not have it. She further stated the (unknown) staff member gave her tomato juice but it was room temp and so she did not drink it because it was not cold. Resident #28 also stated she preferred eating over easy eggs but that she tolerated the scrambled eggs, since she was admitted ; because she was told the facility could not make over easy eggs because of regulation. She was unable to recall who the staff member was for either occurrence. Resident #28 repeated how much she did not like greens and how they gave her tomato juice at room temperature throughout her interview.
During an observation on 10/05/2023 at 7:35 a.m., revealed pasteurized eggs located in reach-in refrigerator #2 on the bottom shelf. Further observation revealed, on the serving steam table, only pre-cooked over hard eggs in one pan and pre-cooked scrambled eggs in a separate pan.
During an interview 10/05/2023 at 7:58 a.m., the DM stated, after not recalling any fresh produce during thethe walk through of reach-in refrigerators on 10/03/2023, she completed her grocery cart every 5-7 days based what's on the menus and it (grocery cart) was supposed to come in today.
During an observation on 10/05/2023 at 8:00 a.m., revealed no over easy eggs were cooked on the flat grill during the breakfast meal. Further observation revealed the flat top grill was in the off position during serving meal trays and all current dietary staff were located by the steam table while preparing and serving meal trays.
During an interview on 10/05/2023 at 11:30 a.m., [NAME] S stated, no she did not cook any over easy eggs for this morning's breakfast and only had the over hard eggs on the steam table. [NAME] S stated over easy eggs were never served because of regulation. [NAME] R also mentioned, during this interview, the same information. [NAME] R also mentioned she was not cooking over easy eggs either. Both cooks stated that was because of regulation and they were not supposed to because it could harm the residents. [NAME] S, further stated, the alternate vegetable for the lunch meal on 10/03/2023 was tomato juice. [NAME] S stated she was the cook for that lunch meal and she cooked collard greens for the vegetable.
During an interview on 10/05/2023 at 11:45 a.m., the DM stated the dietary staff was in a routine which was why they did not cook any over easy eggs. She stated she made the decision to serve tomato juice as the alternate for the collard greens the lunch meal on 10/03/2023 and she believed that it was an accurate alternative to the cooked collard greens. The DM stated she was not aware that a resident had asked for a lettuce and tomato salad. She, further, stated the kitchen was not able to provide the resident's preference because there was no lettuce and or tomoto in the kitchen, at that time. The DM stated the potential harm to residents by not honoring a resident's preference was the resident being upset.
During an interview on 10/06/2023 at 2:29 p.m., the DON stated when a resident did not like the meal then staff should be offering an alternate. The DON further stated a resident's likes/dislikes were updated in their preferences. She then stated a resident's preference was supposed to be honored as long the facility was able to meet the need; reasonably. She stated that also depended on the menu and the nutritional value of what the resident wanted; to include fresh produce like a salad. The DON believed it was not necessarily a potential harm to a resident but instead the resident would be upset by not having honored their food preference.
During an interview on 10/06/2023 at 2:31 p.m., the ADMN stated yes, the facility should honor a resident's preference to the extent that they could provide it reasonably. He also stated it depended on the menu and the nutritional value of what the resident wanted; which included fresh produce for salads. The ADMN stated yes there was a potential harm to resident but that none have been identified at this time.
The facility policy titled Resident Menu, dated 2012, revealed 3. [ .] If a resident does not want the food prepared on the menu, not the alternate, then soup, salad, and/or sandwich will be offered [ .].

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety for 1 of 1 kitchen (Main Kitchen), in that:
1. The facility failed to ensure items in the walk-in refrigerator and dry storage areas were dated and or discarded correctly.
These deficient practices could place residents who ate food from the kitchen at risk for foodborne illness.
The findings included:
1. During an observation and interview on 10/03/2023 at 11:49 a.m., revealed in reach-in refrigerator #1 a jar of pickles dated with 09/14/2023 but not clearly marked if opened or received; a container of chicken base with a received date of 09/14/2023 and no opened date; a container of minced garlic with no received or opened date; a gallon of teriyaki sauce with two dates 04/08/23 and 10/06/2023 and unable to determine which was the received date and which was the opened date. The DM stated she just put the minced garlic in the refrigerator this morning.
During an observation and interview on 10/03/2023 at 11:00 a.m., revealed in the dry storage area an opened container of several different colored sprinkles with no received date or opened date. The DM stated she was not sure where it came from and threw it away.
During an interview on 10/05/2023 at 11:45 a.m., the DM stated the procedure for receiving food from vendors was to check everything in and date the items with a received date, then dietary staff were supposed to date the items when it was opened and make sure to indicate opened clearly. The DM stated the potential harm to resident's was foodborne illnesses.
During an interview on 10/06/2023 at 2:29 p.m., the ADMN stated, yes, items in the kitchen were supposed to be dated accordingly and done upon receiving that item or when opened. He stated the DM and the ADMN were ultimately responsible for the kitchen area. The ADMN stated yes there was a potential harm to residents but none had been identified at this time.
Record review of facility policy titled Storage Refrigerators, dated 2018, revealed 5. Food must be covered when stored, with a date label identifying what is in the container.
Record review of facility policy titled Dry Storage and Supplies, dated 2018, revealed 4. Open packages of food are stored in closed containers with tight covers, and dated as to when opened.
Record review of the Food Code, U.S. Public Health Service, U.S. FDA, 2022, U.S. Department of H&HS, revealed 3-501.17 Ready -to-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. (B) Except as specified in (E) - (G) of this section, refrigerated, READY-TO-EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD prepared and PACKAGED by a FOOD PROCESSING PLANT shall be clearly marked, at the time the original container is opened in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT and if the FOOD is held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the FOOD shall be consumed on the PREMISES, sold, or discarded, based on the temperature and time combinations specified in (A) of this section and: (1) The day the original container is opened in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall be counted as Day 1; and (2) The day or date marked by the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT may not exceed a manufacturer's use-by date if the manufacturer determined the use-by date based on FOOD safety.

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to establish and maintain an Infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infection for 1 of 5 residents (Resident #15) reviewed for infection control, in that:
CNA D failed to perform hand hygiene or change her gloves after touching the soiled briefs and before touching the clean briefs.
This deficient practice could place residents at-risk for infection due to improper care practices.
The findings included:
Record review of Resident #15's face sheet, dated 10/06/2023, revealed an admission date of 05/14/2016 and, a readmission date of 12/06/2019, with diagnoses which included: Cerebrovascular disease (conditions that affect the blood vessels of the brain and the cerebral circulation), Cardiomegaly(enlarged heart), Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(progressive lung disease characterized by airflow limitation), Major depressive disorder(mental disorder characterized by at least two weeks of pervasive low mood, low self-esteem, and loss of interest or pleasure), Alzheimer's disease (Gradual decline in memory, thinking, behavior and social skills).
Record review of Resident #15's Annual MDS, dated [DATE], revealed Resident #15 has a BIMS score of 15, which indicated no cognitive impairment. Resident #15 was indicated to frequently be incontinent of bladder and bowel and needed limited to extensive assistance with his activities of daily living.
Review of Resident #15's care plan, dated 09/18/2023, revealed a problem of The resident has occasional bladder incontinence requires limited assistance with toileting r/t Impaired Mobility, Medication Side Effects, Physical limitations, with a goal of The resident will remain free from skin breakdown due to incontinence and brief use.
Observation on 10/06/23 at 9:34 a.m. revealed, while providing incontinent care for Resident #15, CNA D touched the soiled brief to remove it from under Resident #15. She did not change her gloves and sanitize her hands and touched the clean brief and fasten it to the resident.
During an interview on 10/06/2023 at 9:52 a.m. CNA D confirmed not changing her gloves or sanitizing her hands. She realized she had forgotten after finishing the care for the resident. She had received infection control training within the year and understood it could be a risk of infection for the resident.
During an interview with the DON on 10/06/2023 at 10:28 a.m., the DON confirmed the staff should change gloves and sanitize or wash their hands to avoid cross contamination while handling soiled and clean briefs. The facility provided annual infection control and incontinent care training to the staff, and annual skills checks were done. They did not do spot check during the year.
Review of the annual skills check for CNA D revealed CNA D passed competency for Perineal care/incontinent care on 03/22/2022.
Record review of the facility policy, titled Fundamental of infection control precaution, dated 03/2023, revealed [ .] list of some situations that require hand hygiene: [ .] after handling soiled or used linens, dressings, bedpans, catheter and urinals

Based on interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) training that outlines and informs staff of the elements and goals of the facility's QAPI program for 2 of 20 employees (CNA D and CNA J) reviewed for training, in that:
The facility failed to ensure CNA D and CNA J completed QAPI training since their hired date.
This failure could affect residents and place them at risk of poor care or victimization due to lack of staff training.
The Findings were:
1. Record review of the Staff Roster, dated 10/03/2023, revealed CNA D was hired on 03/01/2021.
Record review of CNA D 's training history, undated, revealed CNA D had not completed QAPI training since their hired date.
2. Record review of the Staff Roster, dated 10/03/2023, revealed CNA J was hired on 05/06/2021.
Record review of CNA J's training history, undated, revealed CNA J had not completed QAPI training since their hired date.
During an interview and record review, of training still needed by several staff, on 10/06/2023 at 1:19 p.m., HR stated it was a team effort, from all administration, that was responsible for ensuring staff completed all their required training. She stated their company started using [Website Name] online as of 06/01/2023, which helped keep track of what training certain staff members needed to complete. HR further stated she emailed the supervisor, of the staff member in question, who tried to enforce that specific staff member to complete their required training. HR stated the potential harm to residents was, them (a resident) getting hurt, because of a staff member not knowing how to do their job correctly being the training was not completed.
During an interview and record review, of training still needed by several staff, on 10/06/2023 at 2:25 p.m., the DON reviewed the record and stated she was not aware of any staff still needing to complete any training. The DON stated yes there was a potential harm to residents which was resident safety. She further stated it was a team effort between the DON and HR to ensure staff completed all required training.
During an interview and record review, of training still needed by several staff, on 10/06/2023 at 2:27 p.m., the ADMN reviewed the record and stated he was not aware of any training not completed by staff. The ADMN stated it was a team effort among all administration to ensure staff completed all required documentation or training. He stated yes there was potential harm to residents but that none was identified at this time.
Record review of facility policy titled HR - Personnel Handbook, revised 09/20/2019, revealed EMPLOYEE EDUCATION PROGRAM that All employees, regardless of status or classification, are required to complete mandatory training as defined by Federal, State and company policies. This facility provides multiple avenues of training that include an online learning management system, external CEU training, reimbursement for program or licensure training and more [ .].

Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide mandatory effective behavioral health training for 2 of 20 employees (CNA I and LVN O) reviewed for training, in that:
The facility failed to ensure CNA I and LVN O completed behavioral health training since their hired date.
This failure could place residents at risk of not attaining or maintaining their highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being due to lack of staff training.
The findings were:
1. Record review of the Staff Roster, dated 10/03/2023, revealed CNA I was hired on 01/26/2022.
Record review of CNA I 's training history, undated, revealed CNA I had not completed behavioral health training since their hired date.
2. Record review of the Staff Roster, dated 10/03/2023, revealed LVN O was hired on 007/01/2022.
Record review of LVN O 's training history, undated, revealed LVN O had not completed behavioral health training since their hired date.
During an interview and record review, of training still needed by several staff, on 10/06/2023 at 1:19 p.m., HR stated it was a team effort, from all administration, that was responsible for ensuring staff completed all their required training. She stated their company started using [Website Name] online as of 06/01/2023, which helped keep track of what training certain staff members needed to complete. HR further stated she emailed the supervisor, of the staff member in question, who tried to enforce that specific staff member to complete their required training. HR stated the potential harm to residents was, them (a resident) getting hurt, because of a staff member not knowing how to do their job correctly being the training was not completed.
During an interview and record review, of training still needed by several staff, on 10/06/2023 at 2:25 p.m., the DON reviewed the record and stated she was not aware of any staff still needing to complete any training. The DON stated yes there was a potential harm to residents which was resident safety. She further stated it was a team effort between the DON and HR to ensure staff completed all required training.
During an interview and record review, of training still needed by several staff, on 10/06/2023 at 2:27 p.m., the ADMN reviewed the record and stated he was not aware of any training not completed by staff. The ADMN stated it was a team effort among all administration to ensure staff completed all required documentation or training. He stated yes there was potential harm to residents but that none was identified at this time.
Record review of facility policy titled HR - Personnel Handbook, revised 09/20/2019, revealed EMPLOYEE EDUCATION PROGRAM that All employees, regardless of status or classification, are required to complete mandatory training as defined by Federal, State and company policies. This facility provides multiple avenues of training that include an online learning management system, external CEU training, reimbursement for program or licensure training and more [ .].