F 0761
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted
professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately
locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Based on and biologicals were stored properly for 2 of 6 medication carts (400 hall medication cart, 100
hall nurse medication cart).
1. An expired bottle of medication was stored in the drawer of the 400-hall medication cart .
2. The medication cart assigned to hall 100 had a loose pill.
This failure could place residents at risk of not receiving prescribed medications as ordered, receiving
medications that were less effective or have altered composition, and drug diversions.
The findings included :
1. During an observation on 06/05/24 at 9:37 AM of the medication cart for hall 400 with CMA A, an expired
bottle of Healthy Eyes Mineral Supplement with Lutein and Antioxidants was found in the cart drawer. The
expiration date on the bottle was observed to be 2/2024. CMA A removed the expired medication bottle
from the cart and stated it would be given to the DON for destruction.
During an interview on 06/05/24 at 02:48 PM with CMA A, he stated there should not be expired
medications on the cart. He stated he put the expired bottle of medication in the bottom cart drawer with the
intention to remove it from the cart but failed to do so. He stated it was the responsibility of the nursing staff
and CMA's to ensure medications on the cart were within date and removed when out of date. He stated he
has been trained by the facility DON to monitor the expiration dates for medications on the cart. He stated a
potential negative outcome of expired medications on the cart was that the medications could be
administered and cause harm to a resident.
During an interview on 06/06/24 at 10:30 AM, the DON stated it was the responsibility of the CMA's and
nursing staff to ensure expired medications were removed from the medication cart. He stated the staff
were trained annually and as needed on proper storage of medications. He stated his expectation of staff
was to stay on top of cart checks and monitor for expired medications daily. The DON stated the nurse
auditor, pharmacy consultant, and the weekend supervisor each conduct cart audits monthly. He stated a
potential negative outcome of expired medications on the cart was that an expired medication could be
administered to a resident.
During an interview on 06/06/24 at 11:20 AM, the ADM stated there should not be any expired medications
stored on the cart. She stated staff were trained on proper medication storage by the DON. The ADM stated
her expectation of staff was that all medications were properly labeled and expired
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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
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Event ID:
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No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
455652
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/06/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Silver Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation
9014 Timber Path
San Antonio, TX 78250
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(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0761
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
medications were removed from the cart. She stated a potential negative outcome of expired medications
on the cart would be residents being administered expired medications and having an adverse reaction.
2. During an observation on 06/05/24 at 10:06 AM of the medication cart for hall 100 with RN A, one loose
pill was found in the medication cart drawer. RN A placed the loose pill in a dispensing cup and the DON
identified the medication as Gabapentin. The DON took the medication to be destroyed.
During an interview on 06/05/24 at 10:10 AM with RN A, she stated she wasn't sure why there was a loose
pill on the cart. She stated it was her responsibility to check the medication cart for loose medications. She
stated she had been trained by the DON to check the cart for proper medication storage daily. She stated a
potential negative outcome of loose medications on the cart would be that a resident may not have enough
medication, or the medication may be given to the wrong resident.
During an interview on 06/06/24 at 10:30 AM, the DON stated there should not be loose medications on the
cart. He stated staff were trained annually and as needed on proper storage of the medications. He stated
his expectation of staff was to stay on top of cart checks and monitor for proper storage of medications
daily. The DON stated the nurse auditor, pharmacy consultant, and the weekend supervisor each conduct
cart audits monthly. He stated a potential negative outcome of loose medications on the cart was that a
resident could miss a dose.
During an interview on 06/06/24 at 11:20 AM, the ADM stated there should not be any loose medications
on the cart. She stated staff were trained on proper medication storage by the DON. The ADM stated her
expectation of staff was that all medications were properly labeled and stored on the cart. She stated a
potential negative outcome of loose medications on the cart would be that the medication was not
administered to the resident.
Record review of the facility provided policy labeled, Medication Labeling and Storage, date revised,
February 2023, revealed:
Policy Interpretation and Implementation:
1. Medications and biologicals are stored in the packaging, containers, or other dispensing systems in
which they are received. Only the issuing pharmacy is authorized to transfer medication between
containers.
2. The nursing staff is responsible for maintaining medication storage and preparation areas in a clean,
safe, and sanitary manner.
3. If the facility has discontinued, outdated, or deteriorated medications or biologicals, the dispensing
pharmacy is contacted for instructions regarding returning or destroying these items.
5. Medications are stored in an orderly manner in cabinets, drawers, carts, or automatic dispensing
systems. Each resident's medications are assigned to an individual cubicle, drawer, or other holding area to
prevent the possibility of mixing medication of several residents.
observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure all drugs
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Event ID:
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No. 0938-0391
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
455652
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/06/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Silver Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation
9014 Timber Path
San Antonio, TX 78250
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(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0812
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve
food in accordance with professional standards.
Based on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute, and
serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety in 1 of 1 kitchen reviewed for
dietary services.
The facility failed to ensure foods were processed and pureed under sanitary conditions.
These failures could place residents at risk for food contamination and foodborne illness.
The findings included:
The following observations were made on 06/04/24 at 11:15 AM during observation of puree meal
preparation:
After pureeing garlic bread sticks, [NAME] A took processor bowl, lid, and blade to 3-compartment sink and
cleaned all 3 parts. [NAME] A took all there parts back to processor base and assembled. Observed liquid
in bottom of bowl, lid and blade was dripping liquid on floor and countertop. [NAME] A removed processor
bowl and lid and poured liquid into sink. [NAME] A placed processor bowl and blade back on the processor
base. [NAME] A prepared puree spaghetti then took processor bowl, lid, and blade to 3 compartments sink
and cleaned all 3 parts. She then took bowl, lid, and blade to processor base and assembled. Observed
bowl, lid, and blade had liquid dripping off onto floor and countertop. [NAME] A prepared puree veggies
then took processor bowl, lid, and blade to 3 compartments sink and cleaned all 3 parts. She then took
bowl, lid, and blade to processor base and assembled. Observed bowl, lid, and blade had liquid dripping off
onto floor and countertop.
During an interview on 06/06/24 at 09:15 AM with the [NAME] A, she stated all puree processor parts
should be air dried before using. She stated she has only worked in the kitchen a couple of weeks and had
not been trained on allowing puree processor parts to air dry before use until yesterday (6/5/24). She stated
she was not sure why the processor needs to air dry before use. She stated she did complete her safe
serve certificate. She stated the potential negative outcome could be chemical in water mixing with the
food.
During an interview on 06/06/24 at 09:20 AM with the DM, she stated any items washed in the
3-compartment sink needed to air dry before using. She stated they currently only have one bowl, lid, and
blade for puree processor. She stated the reason the cook did not allow the bowl, lid, and blade to dry was
because she was pressed on time. She stated all staff have been trained during orientation. She stated the
potential negative outcome could be bacteria and sanitation on bowl, lid, and blade mixing with the puree
food.
During an interview on 06/06/24 at 09:30 with the ADM, she stated she was not sure if items washed in the
3-compartment sink needed to be air dried before use. She stated the DM was responsible for training all
staff. She stated new staff were trained in orientation. She stated the potential negative outcome could be
chemical mixing with the puree causing the resident to become ill.
Record review of the facility policy, titled Sanitization, revised November 2022, revealed the following:
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Event ID:
Facility ID:
455652
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Printed: 05/15/2026
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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
455652
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/06/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Silver Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation
9014 Timber Path
San Antonio, TX 78250
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 0812
Policy Statement: The food service area is maintained in a clean and sanitary manner .
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
7. Food preparation equipment and utensils that are manually washed are allowed to air dry whenever
practical. Drying food preparation equipment and utensils with a towel or cloth may increase risks for cross
contamination.
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
455652
If continuation sheet
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