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Inspection visit

Health inspection

Avir at GrahamCMS #4555551 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0689 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. **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 remained as free from accident hazards as was possible and each resident received adequate supervision and assistive devices to prevent accidents for 1 of 9 residents (Resident #1) reviewed for accidents and supervision. CNA A failed to ensure Resident #1 was properly transferred by two persons using a Hoyer Lift to prevent accidents. CNA B failed to ensure Resident #1 remained free from accidents while operating the Hoyer Lift. This failure could place the residents at risk of injury. Findings included: Record review of Resident #1's electronic health record revealed a [AGE] year-old female, admission date 01/21/2019, Diagnoses: Alzheimer's disease (progressive memory impairment), Encounter for prophylactic measures (measures designed to prevent an adverse event, disease or its dissemination), Muscle wasting and atrophy (decrease in size and wasting of muscle), multiple sites, 2019-nCoV acute respiratory disease(History of), Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption, Other specified local infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (deepest layer of skin), Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption, Unspecified lack of coordination, Pseudobulbar affect (sudden and uncontrolled laughing or crying), Other lack of coordination, Other abnormalities of gait and mobility, Pain, Muscle weakness (generalized), Full incontinence of feces, Edema (swelling caused by too much fluid), Anorexia (eating disorder by restriction of food intake), Abnormal weight loss, Personal history of colonic polyps (small clump of cells in lining of colon), Other specified depressive episodes (extreme prolonged sadness), Other seborrheic keratosis (noncancerous skin growth). Record review of Resident #1's electronic health record revealed the most recent Care Plan dated 12/19/23, revised on 2/13/24, on page 2 of 26 stated Ambulation/Transfers amount of assist: Total dependent x 2 assist. Record review of Resident #1's progress notes by LVN A dated 12/25/23 at 11:10 am revealed Resident was being transferred in Hoyer mechanical lift to Geriatric chair (large padded chair with wheeled base), while transferring resident the lift came off the ground on 2 wheels and caused a bruise to her right cheek area. Resident doesn't answer questions appropriately, medicated with PRN pain med and ice pack applied immediately. (continued on next page) 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) Previous Versions Obsolete Facility ID: If continuation sheet Page 1 of 3 Event ID: 455555 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 455555 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 03/10/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Avir at Graham 1224 Corvadura St Graham, TX 76450 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 0689 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Record Review of CNA A Oral Written Warning dated 12/25/23 revealed Staff will always assist (total assist x2) when using a Hoyer lift. Interview on 3/10/24 at 3:32pm with CNA A revealed she had been trained on transfers and Hoyer Lifts at hire and a few times since. CNA A stated she knew it was a two person to transfer with a Hoyer lift and it is not safe for residents or staff [to transfer a resident by Hoyer with one staff member]. The other staff and CNA A transferred Resident #1's roommate together with Hoyer and the other staff member left the room and CNA A transferred Resident #1 with the Hoyer alone. CNA A further revealed she does not know what happened with the lift , but she knows to use two people but was waiting thinking the other staff would come back and he did not. The other staff did not come back until after the accident happened. CNA A revealed someone came because the resident screamed. Interview on 3/10/24 at 11:18am with CNA D revealed she has never seen staff use a Hoyer by themselves because it is a two-person assist. Interview on 3/10/24 at 11:43 am with RN A revealed that staff have done Hoyer lift and transfer training and competency checks. It is required two-person assist. RN A stated she always told staff to come get her if needed. Interview on 3/10/24 at 12:00 pm with ADON revealed CNA A had been trained on Hoyer Lifts and she stated to ADON during interview that she got in a hurry and did not wait. ADON revealed CNA A knew to come get staff and has gotten ADON before. ADON stated CNA A was written up and retrained and is getting random audits of her care all the time to make sure she is following the procedures and has no more chances [final warning]. Interview on 3/10/24 at 5:55 pm with ADM revealed she found out about the aide (CNA A) that used the Hoyer lift on her own and she (CNA A) kept apologizing that she got into a hurry and was trying to get a lot done at once. ADM revealed CNA A had help and she could have waited and made a bad decision. ADM stated CNA A had been trained prior to the incident and after again and written up. Observation on 3/9/24 at 12:58 pm of Resident #1's transfer from the Geriatric chair to the bed with CNA B and CNA D revealed CNA B moved the lift towards Resident #1 as CNA D readied the sling under Resident #1 (CNA D was looking at the sling under resident with back to CNA B and Hoyer). The front arm of the Hoyer in front of Resident #1 moved towards resident, and the cradle that holds the sling tapped the residents' forehead. Resident #1 squinted her eyes and CNA D told CNA B to slow down and grabbed the cradle to prevent it from swinging into resident again. CNA D instructed CNA B where to place the Hoyer for a better angle. CNA B said, I know as she continued along her current positioning and movement of the Hoyer Lift with Resident in it. CNA D moved the Geriatric Chair out of way as she hurriedly gained her momentum to give support under Resident #1 during transfer from chair to bed. Interview on 3/9/24 at 12:58 pm with CNA B revealed she had been trained on Hoyer lifts and signed off on for competency. Interview on 3/9/24 at 12:58 pm with CNA D revealed she had been trained on Hoyer lifts and signed off on for competency. Interview on 3/09/24 at 3:30pm with CNA D revealed she is sorry about the incident with her coworker, CNA B, as she is usually good and knows what she is doing but gets talkative and was nervous with (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 455555 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 3 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 455555 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 03/10/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Avir at Graham 1224 Corvadura St Graham, TX 76450 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 0689 state surveyor here. CNA D stated she reported the incident. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Record review of Resident #1's progress note dated 3/9/24 revealed while cnas [CNA B] and [CNA D] were transferring resident using the hoyer lift, one of the metal hooks on the lift came into contact with the RIGHT temple on resident. This LVN [ADON] and RN B performed assessment on said resident. No non verbal SXS of pain or discomfort. slight pink color to RIGHT TEMPLE, No other physical changes noted to resident temple. Residents Affected - Few Record review of Inservice for Transfers and Number of Assistance Required dated 12/25/23 revealed Minimum assistance needed with each type of transfer: gait belt-1; mechanical lift (hoyer) -2; sliding board-1; stand by assist -1. Record review of Inservice for Following Care Plan and Hoyer Safety dated 12/25/23 revealed To [CNA A]: You must follow the care plan exactly to ensure the safety of residents. Hoyer lifts always require at least 2 people. Record review of Safe Lifting and Movement of Residents policy dated 3/31/23 revealed 1. Resident safety, dignity, comfort and medical condition will be incorporated into goals and decisions regarding the safe lifting and moving of residents. 12. Safe lifting and movement of residents is a part of an overall facility employee health and safety program, which: a. Involves employees in identifying problem areas and implementing workplace safety and injury prevention strategies;. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 455555 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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Citations

1 citation recorded*CMS

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0689GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F689 - Accidents

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

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What happened during the March 10, 2024 survey of Avir at Graham?

This was a inspection survey of Avir at Graham on March 10, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at Avir at Graham on March 10, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."

What type of survey was this?

This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.

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