F 0695
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observations, interviews, record review, and a review of the facility's policies and procedures, the facility
failed to ensure that residents who required respiratory care, received such care, consistent with
professional standards of practice for one (Resident #91) of seven residents receiving respiratory care from
a total survey sample of 26 residents. The findings include:
Residents Affected - Few
On 8/18/25 at 1:05 PM, Resident #91 was observed dressed and sitting in his electric wheelchair outside of
his doorway. He was wearing a nasal cannula connected to a green, portable oxygen tank on the back of
his wheelchair. The oxygen flow rate setting was for one Liter per minute (L/min). (Photographic evidence
obtained)
On 8/19/25 at 11:27 AM, Resident #91 was observed in bed. He was receiving oxygen via nasal cannula
from a bedside concentrator with an oxygen flow rate set at 2.5 L/min. (Photographic evidence obtained)
On 8/20/25 at 10:20 AM, Resident # 91 was observed in bed. He was receiving oxygen via nasal cannula
from a bedside concentrator with an oxygen flow rate set at 2.5 L/min. (Photographic evidence obtained)
A review of the resident's active oxygen orders revealed:
Oxygen at 2 liters per min via nasal cannula as needed to maintain an oxygen saturation greater than 90%
(1/8/2025)
Monitor oxygen saturation every shift, may apply as needed oxygen if less than 90% (1/8/2025)
A review of the resident's medical record revealed that Resident #91 was admitted to the facility on [DATE].
Pertinent diagnoses included chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic respiratory failure
with hypoxia (bodily tissues do not receive enough oxygen), and obesity.
A review of the minimum data set (MDS) assessment with an assessment reference date (ARD) of 7/8/25
revealed that during the facility's interview with the resident, conducted on 7/8/25, it was identified that
Resident #91 wore oxygen continuously throughout the day. A recommendation was made for oxygen to be
changed from as needed to routine per the resident's preference. As of 8/20/25, this recommendation had
not been carried out.
A review of the Care Plan focuses and goals, dated 7/10/25, revealed:
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Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other
safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the
date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date
these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation.
LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER
REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
TITLE
(X6) DATE
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Event ID:
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Printed: 05/28/2026
Form Approved OMB
No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
106088
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/22/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Clyde E Lassen State Veterans Nursing Home
4650 State Rd 16
Saint Augustine, FL 32092
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0695
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Monitor oxygen saturation every shift; may apply as needed oxygen if less than 90%. Resident #91 will be
maintained at their respiratory baseline with a patent airway and unlabored respirations through completion
of treatment. Approach: Oxygen treatment as needed per medical doctor orders. If oxygen saturation drops
below 88%, send to ER, If AMS, send to ER, if shortness of breath occurs, send to ER.Target Date:
10/10/25 (Short Term Goal).
Residents Affected - Few
A review of the August 2025 Medication Administration Record (MAR) revealed that nursing had signed off
daily indicating that oxygen was provided as ordered by the physician. (Copy obtained)
A Provider Care Note dated 8/5/25 by the Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) revealed:
Requires supplemental oxygen. Provider noted: Using supplemental oxygen as needed for dyspnea.
On 8/20/25 at 4:00 PM, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) A confirmed that Resident #91's oxygen flow rate
order was for 2L/minute and stated the oxygen settings should have been set to 2L/minute. All staff
provided ongoing monitoring of the resident's oxygen therapy. We monitor every 2-3 hours to check the tank
and also use the finger machine (pulse oximeter) to monitor oxygen levels. We check oxygen levels every
two hours. Nursing is responsible for assuring that the resident is receiving the correct oxygen flow rate per
the order. The doctor prescribes the order and nurses check levels. LPN A stated the correct oxygen
settings were identified by checking the physician's order and looking for the number on the
cylinder/concentrator gauge to verify the correct flow rate. Nursing staff on the night shift were responsible
for changing the resident's oxygen tubing every 48 hours. Correct settings were communicated from one
nurse to the next using nursing report sheets and reviewing the Medication Administration Record (MAR).
LPN A stated Resident #91 did not refuse his oxygen therapy.
On 8/20/25 at 4:35 PM, the Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed that the physician wrote the order and
then the nurse checked the gauge on the oxygen tank or concentrator to verify flow rate accuracy.
A review of the facility's policy and procedure titled Medication Administration (effective date: 12/31/2021)
revealed:
1. Standard: The facility will ensure that medications are administered in a safe and timely manner, and as
prescribed. Ll. Procedures: . Medications must be administered in accordance with the orders, including any
required time frame. (Copy obtained)
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