F 0880
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to 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 1 of 3 residents (Resident #3)
reviewed for infection control in that: LVN A did not wash his hands between removing soiled gloves and
putting on clean gloves when providing direct care to Resident #3 who had a skin tear and was on
enhanced barrier precautions (EBP). The DON did not wash her hands after touching a window blind, bed
controls, and bed linens prior to providing direct care to Resident #3 who had a skin tear and was on EBP.
This deficient practice could affect residents who are receiving wound care or were on enhanced barrier
precautions placing them at risk for infection.The findings were: Record review of Resident #3's admission
record printed on 12/23/2025 revealed she was a [AGE] year-old female who admitted to the facility on
[DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses that included Parkinsonism (slow movements, stiffness,
tremor and problems with walking and balance) and a stage IV pressure ulcer (full-thickness skin and
tissue loss exposing bone, tendon, or muscle) of the sacral region (triangular bone at the base of the
spine). The admission record indicated that Resident #3 was seen by the MD Wound Care who provided
orders for daily treatment. Record review of Resident #3's comprehensive care plan printed on 12/23/2025
revealed a care plan that revealed, Resident #3 had a skin tear on the right arm and left thigh requiring
treatment for the injury, date initiated 12/4/2025 and required enhanced barrier precautions, date initiated
11/10/2025. Resident #3 had a stage IV pressure ulcer (PU) to her sacrum (present on admission)
requiring treatment, date initiated 11/10/2025. Record review of Resident #3's orders printed on 12/23/2025
revealed that she was to receive wound care treatment once a day for non-pressure wounds of the right
arm, left thigh, and a stage IV PU, sacrum. During a wound care treatment observation on 12/23/2025 at
2:25 PM, Resident # 3 was observed lying in bed with her eyes closed. She did not give a response when
LVN A or the DON communicated with her prior to or during the procedure. She had received morphine
sulfate prior to the treatment for pain as ordered. LVN A and the DON prepared to perform wound care on
Resident #3's right arm skin tear. Resident #3 had a sign on her door that reflected Enhanced Barrier
Precautions. Prior to starting the procedure, LVN A and the DON washed their hands and donned (put on)
gowns and gloves.In preparation for the procedure, the DON lowered and closed the blinds, adjusted the
bed using the attached remote, and moved the sheets exposing Resident #3's right arm. She then held
Resident #3's arm up for treatment, touching both sides of the arm an inch from the wound cover without
washing her hands or changing gloves.LVN A was observed cleaning the wound with wound cleanser. He
needed more gloves, so he removed his soiled gloves, walked to the treatment cart, obtained more gloves,
and donned a clean set of gloves without washing his hands. He completed dressing the wound. During an
interview with LVN A on 12/23/2025 at 4:15 PM, he stated that the Wound Care MD saw the resident
weekly and LVN A made rounds with the MD. He agreed
Residents Affected - Few
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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
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Event ID:
455444
Printed: 05/15/2026
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
455444
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/23/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Mesa Vista Inn Health Center
5756 N Knoll Dr
San Antonio, TX 78240
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 0880
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
that he had missed the hand washing step during an interview at the conclusion of the wound care
treatment procedure. LVN A stated that hands should be washed before starting a wound care procedure,
anytime you change a task during wound care, and after finishing wound care. He stated that the impact of
not washing his hands during wound care at the appropriate times can open (the resident) for infection and
[NAME] down. During an interview with the DON on 12/23/2025 at 3:43 PM, the DON agreed that she had
not changed her gloves during the procedure after touching non-sterile surfaces and prior to direct contact
with Resident #3. She stated that hands should be washed during wound care at the beginning of wound
care, anytime your hands are soiled, when going from touching something dirty, you wash them in between.
The DON stated that the impact to the resident of not washing their hands at the appropriate times was it is
open for infection, the possibility of spreading infection and bacteria. Record review of LVN A's and the
DON's orientation and training competencies revealed that both were trained in infection control and
handwashing in 2024 and held a current nursing license. Record review of the facility's undated policy Hand
Hygiene revealed, You may use alcohol-based hand cleaner or soap/water for the following:Before and after
performing any invasive procedure (e.g., fingerstick blood sampling);Before and after changing a
dressingUpon and after coming in contact with a resident's intact skin, (e.g., when taking a pulse or blood
pressure, and lifting a resident)After contact with a resident's mucous membranes and body fluids or
excretionsAfter handling soiled or used linens, dressings, bedpans, catheters and urinalsAfter handling
soiled equipment or utensilsAfter removing gloves or aprons
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