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
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure that a resident who needs respiratory
care was provided such care, consistent with professional standards of practice for 1 of 2 residents
(Resident #1) reviewed for oxygen.- The facility failed to ensure Residents #1 had an order for oxygen,
when she was on 2L O2 via NC.This failure could place residents at risk for inadequate or inappropriate
amounts of oxygen delivery and ineffective treatment.Findings included:Record review of Resident #1's
undated face sheet revealed she was a [AGE] year old female admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses of acute
and chronic respiratory failure (not enough oxygen in the blood), cerebral infarction (stroke), aphasia
(unable to speak), type 2 diabetes mellitus (body does not produce insulin or resists it), pneumonitis
(inflammation) due to inhalation of food and vomit, and a stage 3 pressure ulcer to her sacrum (pressure
ulcer revealing fat but not to the bone, of her tailbone). The picture of the resident on the face sheet
revealed she had oxygen on.Record review of Resident #1's admission MDS assessment dated [DATE]
revealed a BIMS score of 0 out of 15, which indicated severely impaired cognition. The resident was
dependent (the helpers did all the effort and resident does none of the effort) for all self-care and mobility.
According to the MDS, the resident was on oxygen.Record review of Resident #1's Baseline Care Plan
dated 9/5/25, revealed the resident was receiving oxygen and had a Focus: oxygen use: required
supplemental oxygen, with a goal to maintain adequate oxygen saturation levels and respiratory comfort
through the review date. The interventions included assessing for signs of hypoxia (not having enough
oxygen), changing the tubing when soiled or contaminated, following physician orders for oxygen therapy
delivery, monitoring for side effects of oxygen therapy (dry mucous membranes, oxygen toxicity) and report
to MD as needed, monitor/clean the oxygen concentrator filter as needed, provide humidification as
indicated, and routinely monitor the resident's oxygen saturation levels.Record review of Resident #1's
Comprehensive Care Plan dated 9/5/25, revealed a Focus: Oxygen Use: required supplemental oxygen
(Initiated: 9/8/25). The goal was to maintain adequate oxygen saturation levels and respiratory comfort
through the review date (Initiated: 9/8/25, Target: 9/22/25). The interventions included following physician
orders for oxygen therapy delivery, monitoring for side effects of oxygen therapy (dry mucous membranes,
oxygen toxicity) and report to MD as needed and routinely monitor the resident's oxygen saturation
levels.Record review of Resident #1's previous hospital records dated 9/3/25 at 12:53am by CRRT M,
revealed she was on O2 at 2L via NC.Record review of Resident #1's Admission/readmission assessment
dated [DATE] at 4:38pm by unknown nurse, revealed the resident was using O2 at 2 LPM.Record review of
Resident #1's oxygen saturations from 9/5/25-9/23/25, revealed she was on oxygen via nasal
cannula.Record review of Resident #1's Progress Notes dated 9/6/25 at 10:52am by LVN R, revealed the
resident's O2 was 98% and the method was oxygen via nasal cannula. The note also said the resident was
provided education on oxygen management.Record review of Resident #1's H&P dated 9/8/25 at 10:00am
by NP C, revealed .Continues to require oxygen via nasal cannula
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.
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Event ID:
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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
455714
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/10/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Paradigm Northwest
17600 Cali Dr
Houston, TX 77090
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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 0695
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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Previous Versions Obsolete
and nebulizer treatments.Will monitor respiratory status and oxygen saturation.Record review of Resident
#1's H&P dated 9/22/25 at 8:00am by NP C, revealed .She was maintained on O2 via nasal cannula during
this time.Continues to require oxygen via nasal cannula and nebulizer treatments.Will monitor respiratory
status and oxygen saturation.Record review of Resident #1's Progress Notes dated 9/22/25 at 7:54pm by
LVN S, revealed the resident's O2 was 99% and the method was oxygen via nasal cannula.In an
observation on 9/23/25 at 9:23am, Resident #1 was lying on her right side in bed, with O2 at 2L via NC
on.In an observation on 9/23/25 at 11:19am, Resident #1 was lying in bed with O2 via NC on.Record
review of Resident #1's Physician Orders on 9/23/25, dated 9/5/25-9/23/25 by MD G, revealed no orders for
oxygen.In an interview on 9/23/25 at 1:09pm, LVN H said Residents who were on oxygen had their pulse ox
documented once per shift. She said if a Resident was on oxygen there would be an order for it, and they
documented the pulse ox also. LVN H said there was not an order for oxygen in the chart for Resident #1.
She did not feel that anything would happen to the resident being on oxygen without an order because the
resident needed it.In an interview on 9/23/25 at 1:29pm, the Interim DON said the policy was there would
be an order for oxygen, and then the nurse confirmed the resident was on the correct amount by
documenting on the MAR-TAR the amount of oxygen the resident was on. She said if the resident was on
oxygen, the nurse should have noticed there was not an order and called the MD to get one. The Interim
DON said the nurse knew how much oxygen to put the resident on without an order, because the MD
always ordered between 2-4 liters. She said she did not think anything would happen to the resident
because she needed the oxygen.Record review of the facility's policy and procedure on Physician Orders
(Revised 12/2024) read in part: All physician orders must be accurate, timely, and documented in the
resident's medical record. Only authorized individuals (e.g., physicians, nurse practitioners, or physician
assistants) may write or verbally provide orders. Verbal orders must be promptly documented, signed, and
authenticated by the prescribing practitioner within the timeframe. The facility staff must ensure that all
orders are obtained, clarified, and carried out promptly, with documentation. Orders for treatments,
medications, or procedures may be requested or clarified during: Routine visits. As-needed communication
for resident care changes.If an order is received verbally or via telephone: A licensed nurse or authorized
staff member must document the order in the medical record immediately. The order must include:
Resident's name. Date and time of the order. Specific details of the order. The name and title of the
prescribing practitioner. The facility staff must transcribe and verify the order accurately into the medical
record.Facility staff are responsible for: Reviewing the order promptly. Ensuring that all orders are correctly
implemented within the timeframe specified. Communicating any barriers to implementation to the
prescribing practitioner. Documentation of implementation must include: Date and time the order was
carried out. Name and credentials of the staff member completing the task. Any resident responses or
outcomes, as applicable. If clarification is required, the staff member must: Contact the prescribing
practitioner for clarification. Document the clarification conversation and any modifications in the medical
record. Record review of the facility's policy and procedure on Oxygen Therapy: General Administration &
Care (Revised 8/2019) read in part: It is the policy of this facility that the facility will provide oxygen therapy
by means of various administration devices.Start O2 flow rate at the prescribed liter flow.Document
initiation of therapy in the medical record, per documentation standards.(Note: For oxygen saturation below
89% emergency use of oxygen from 2-4L is appropriate to prevent worsening of hypoxemia and negative
outcomes. The physician should be notified, and an order obtained for continued use of oxygen as soon as
medically practicable.)
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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
455714
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/10/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Paradigm Northwest
17600 Cali Dr
Houston, TX 77090
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
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve
food in accordance with professional standards.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute, and serve
food in accordance with professional standards for 1 of 1 kitchen reviewed for food service safety.The
facility failed to obtain the food temperatures of the lunch meal prior to serving residents on 10/4/25.The
facility failed to ensure a storage bag of peaches, and a container of rice were properly labeled and
dated.These failures could place residents at risk of food-borne illness. Findings Include:Record review of
the facility's Production Sheet dated 10/4/25 revealed there were no food temperatures documented for the
lunch meal which consisted of golden-brown oven fried chicken, black eyed peas, seasoned broccoli,
buttered cabbage, chilled peaches, and a biscuit.In an interview on 10/7/25 at 10:00 a.m. the [NAME] said
he prepared the lunch meal on Saturday 10/4/25 and did not take the food temperatures. He said the lunch
meal was the biggest meal he had to prepare, and he got distracted. He said he tried a piece of the chicken
to ensure it was done. He said he was previously trained by the DM on taking the food temperatures. He
said the purpose of obtaining the food temperatures was to ensure the food was done and did not contain
any bacteria. In an observation on 10/7/25 at 10:08 a.m. of the walk-in refrigerator with the DM revealed
there was 1 plastic storage bag of peaches with no label or use by date and 1 silver container of cooked
rice with no label or use by date.In an interview on 10/7/25 at 10:11 a.m. the DM said food should be
labeled immediately. She said she normally completed rounds to verify that labels were present. She said
the purpose of labeling and dating food was to know when it was made and when to toss it. She said she
expected food temperatures to be obtained the moment the food is cooked to confirm the proper
temperature and to avoid food borne illness. She said there was a high risk of foodborne illness spreading if
the temperatures were not taken. In an interview on 10/7/25 at 1:15 p.m. the Administrator said anytime
staff opened something it should be properly stored, dated and labeled before storing the item. She said
the food temperature should be taken before each meal to ensure the food is not too hot or too cold and
documented in the logbook. She said obtaining the temperatures was important to ensure the food is
cooked to the right temperature for consumption purposes. She said if the temperatures were not taken, the
food may be undercooked which could result in foodborne illness and make the residents sick, or the food
could burn the residents. Record review of the facility's undated Nutrition Services Policies and Procedures
policy revealed in part, .Subject: Safe Food Temperatures. Policy: It is the policy of this facility that food
temperatures will be maintained at acceptable levels during food storage, preparation, holding, serving,
delivery, cooling and reheating. Procedures. 7. Check and record trayline food temperatures on the food
temperature record before each meal. If the food temperatures are not within acceptable parameters,
reheat the food to at least 165F for 15 seconds (for hot foods) or discard it.Record of the facility's Nutrition
Services Policies and Procedures policy dated 8/12/2019 revealed in part, .Food Safety in Receiving and
Storage. General Food Storage Guidelines. 3. Place food that is repackaged in a leak-proof, pest-proof,
non-absorbent, sanitary container with a tight fitting lid. Label both the container and its lid with the
common name of the contents and the date it was transferred to the new container. It is recommended that
food stored in bins (e.g. flour or sugar) be removed from its original packaging. Refrigerated Storage
Guidelines. 12. Refrigerated, ready to eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) are properly
covered, labeled, dated with a use-by date and refrigerated immediately. [NAME] them clearly to indicate
the date by which the food shall be consumed or discarded. The day of preparation or day original container
is opened shall be considered day 1. Discard after three days unless otherwise indicated. Refer to Cold
Storage Chart.
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