F 0609
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper
authorities.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure that all alleged violations involving
abuse, neglect, or mistreatment, were reported immediately to the State Survey Agency, within two hours if
the events that cause the allegation that involved abuse or result in serious bodily injury, or not later than 24
hours if the events that cause the allegation do not involve abuse and do not result in serious bodily injury,
for 1 (R #1) of 5 residents reviewed for abuse/neglect.
The facility failed to report allegations of resident abuse for R #1 for an incident on 04/24/24 to the State
Survey Agency within the allotted time frame of 2 hours.
This failure could place all residents at increased risk for potential abuse due to unreported allegations of
abuse and neglect.
The findings included:
Record review of R #1 's file reflected [AGE] year-old female with original admission date of 09/08/23 and
last admission date of 03/12/24. Her diagnosis included: Alzheimer's disease, cognitive communication
deficit, muscle weakness, Osteoporosis (weak bones), other specified depressive episodes, and other
specified local infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue.
Record review of R #1's MDS assessment dated [DATE] reflected BIMS was not conducted as R #1 was
rarely/never understood. R #1 was dependent (helper does all of the effort) for toileting hygiene (ability to
maintain perineal hygiene, adjust clothes before and after voiding or having a bowel movement).
Record review of R #1's Care Plan dated 05/03/24 reflected R #1 had an ADL self-care performance deficit
related to confusion, dementia, limited mobility, limited range of motion, and musculoskeletal impairment.
Interventions included: R #1 required a total assist of 1-2 staff for incontinent care. Date initiated: 12/27/23.
R #1 had a deficit in memory, judgement, decision making and thought process related to long term
memory loss, short term memory loss, and Alzheimer's disease. Interventions included: explain each
activity/care procedure prior to beginning it. Date initiated: 12/27/23.
Record review of progress notes for R #1 reflected On 04/24/24 at 5:16 PM, documented by LVN A. At 4:20 PM, LVN A rendered perineal care to R #1 and
applied cream as ordered to the groin and to private area with diaper rash with FM 4 in the room. At around
4:35-4:45 PM, as soon as they finished, after few minutes, the FM 1 came in and went straight
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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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Mission, TX 78572
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to R #1's room then went to LVN A and said she wanted to talk to LVN A. FM 1 directed LVN A to R #1's
room and saw R #1's diaper open exposing her private area and FM 1 showed LVN A that R #1 had yeast
on her vagina. FM 1 opened R #1's labia with her finger. LVN A explained to FM 1 that they barely changed
R #1's diaper and no discharge was noted during that time and a cream was applied which may be the
cream she sees as yeast. LVN A and LVN B wiped R #1's private area to verify if it's vaginal discharge but
no discharge noted. FM 1 did a body check on R #1 every time she comes to see her. Notified RP and NP.
Explained to NP the situation above with order to give Miconazole 1200 mg vaginal suppository x 1 dose
and topical cream to outer area daily x 7 days and orders carried out.
On 04/25/24 at 9:05 AM, documented by LVN A. Miconazole 7 Vaginal Cream 2 % Insert 1 application
vaginally one time a day for yeast for 7 Days vagina outer area. Not in stock yet.
On 04/25/24 at 11:11 AM, documented by DON. R #1 resting in bed, no signs of distress noted. As per
charge nurse, R #1 had been eating well. R #1 was being repositioned constantly to prevent skin
breakdown while she was in bed. Peri care was being provided as needed. R #1 required assist by 1-2 staff
for ADLs. Call light within reach.
On 04/25/25 at 2:52 PM, documented by LVN A. At 6:30 AM, R #1 was asleep, not in distress and no signs
or symptoms pain noted. At 7:00 AM, peri care done and no vaginal discharge noted. Keep resident clean
and dry. Keep head elevated with TV on. Breakfast given to resident with the help of the CNA. At 8:00 AM,
R #1 showered by CNA and no vaginal discharge noted. Call light within reach. Head of bed to upright
position. Touch call light within reach. Continue rounding. At 10:30 AM, again peri care done and no vaginal
discharge noted. At 11:03 AM, notified NP of no vaginal discharge noted with order to discontinue
Miconazole suppository and cream. Orders carried out.
On 04/25/24 at 4:13 PM, documented by DON. attempted to schedule care plan meeting today with family
to discuss the care being provided and family's disagreements in regard to FM 1 coming to the facility
almost on a daily basis to perform head to toe assessments (skin assessments) on R #1's body including
her private areas. FM 1 stated that she could not come in today but will be available tomorrow at 4pm. RP
notified.
On 04/25/24 at 5:39 PM, documented by DON. Called FM 1 to advise her to ask for a nurse when she
wants to assess R #1's body so that she can have a witness when she inspects R #1's body. The nurse will
make sure R #1 was okay and not in any kind of distress while FM 1 assesses her body. As per RP, RP was
not comfortable with FM 1 completing assessments on R #1. FM 1 stated that she had to do skin
assessments on R #1 because she was her advocate and the facility did not have the right to tell her not to
do it. DON told FM 1 that the facility needed to protect R #1's privacy and dignity and they had to ensure
their residents are safe. DON also suggested to request a skin assessment and be present while the nurse
does it so that FM 1 can see if there was any skin breakdown but she was not allowed to touch R #1's
private areas without asking R #1 for permission. FM 1 got upset and said that she would be in the care
plan meeting tomorrow to continue with this conversation.
On 04/26/24 at 3:38 AM, documented by DON. The facility received a visit from APS today in regard to a
case on R #1. The APS worker was asking about R #1's care and about any concerns that we had about
FM 1. DON notified the APS worker that DON had received a call yesterday from the police department
regarding a report that a family member had filed against FM 1 due family not being comfortable about FM
1 being alone in a room with R #1. RP and other siblings fear for R #1's safety when FM 1 visits and does
unsupervised head to toe skin assessments.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Mission Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
1013 S Bryan Rd
Mission, TX 78572
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F 0609
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
On 04/26/24 at 4:54 PM, documented by DON. Email sent to FM 1 to advise that she must complete all
visits in facility with supervision. FM 1 had been given the option of visiting in day room or dining room while
there was an active APS case. RP and other siblings aware of the change. Staff have been advised of
change and protocol to follow. No further questions or concerns at this moment.
In an interview with APS on 05/03/24 at 9:20 AM. APS said she received an intake for R #1 with an
allegation of sexual abuse from FM 1. APS said the allegation was that FM 1 had stuck her fingers inside of
R #1's vagina. APS said she spoke to the DON and did explain the concerns reported for R #1. APS said
that there was also concern that FM 1 took photos and sent them to the DON and staff members. APS said
she was not sure exactly what the photos consisted of but the family was not comfortable with this. APS
said she told DON there was an allegation of abuse but did not specify sexual abuse. APS said R #1 did not
have capacity to make decisions and RP would be responsible to make decisions for R #1. APS said DON
informed her that the facility was going to implement supervised visits with FM 1 to keep R #1 safe and no
longer allow FM 1 to assess or take such photos of R #1.
In an interview with OMB on 05/03/24 at 2:30 PM. OMB said there were family issues for many years and
FM 1 used to have a power of attorney for R #1, but it was revoked by the court. OMB said the family voted
and made one of the children the RP. OMB said there was a concern that the facility did not report the
possible abuse of from FM 1 towards R #1.
Observation of R #1 on 05/03/24 at 3:30 PM. R #1 did not respond to questions. R #1 appeared with good
personal hygiene. R #1 was not injured or in distress. R #1 was in bed resting. R #1 had the touch call light
within reach. R #1 had bed rails on both sides. There was a camera by the overhead light facing R #1's bed.
In an interview with FM 1 on 05/06/24 at 11:25 AM. FM 1 said on 4/24/24, she visited R #1 and removed
the brief to check for a rash or redness. FM 1 said FM 4 was present. FM 1 said she was only checking for
a rash but she saw an abnormal discharge so she rushed to call the nurse. FM 1 said LVN A claimed that
she had just changed R #1 5 minutes prior to when FM 1 arrived. FM 1 said LVN A called LVN B to the
room and LVN B told her they could discuss things because she was not RP. FM 1 said she insisted on the
nurses getting orders for testing and LVN B said they would notify NP/RP. FM 1 said there was an APS
case opened against her. FM 1 said that on 4/24/24 she did not do anything wrong. FM 1 said she did not
touch R #1's vagina or touch her inappropriately in any way. FM 1 said the nurses explained that they had
just changed R #1 and that the discharge was ointment or rash cream, not a yeast infection, but she did not
believe so. FM 1 said she was wearing gloves but she did not open R #1's private area or vagina. FM 1 said
DON had asked her why she opened R #1's vulva but she did not do that. FM 1 said she did not put her
fingers inside of R #1's vagina. FM 1 said that DON informed her she had to ask a nurse to assess R #1
and she also had to be supervised during visits. FM 1 said that before this she would do assessments, but
it was only to check R #1's skin, and she never removed R #1's brief until this time on 4/24/24 because she
did not believe them that the rash was clear or getting better. FM 1 said she never sent photos of R #1's
private areas. FM 1 said she did take photos of R #'1 private areas but it was to show DON or her family
that she had a rash, not because she had any malice or sexual intent. FM 1 said hid the private areas and
did not expose the genitals in the photos. FM 1 said maybe she should not have done that but she was
upset at the time and did not process if it was right or wrong.
Observation of R #1 on 05/07/24 at 9:30 AM. R #1 did not respond to questions. R #1 appeared with good
personal hygiene. R #1 was sitting in her wheelchair by the nurse's station and wearing the brace boots on
both feet.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
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455761
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COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Mission Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
1013 S Bryan Rd
Mission, TX 78572
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0609
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
In an interview with FM 4 on 05/07/24 at 12:15 PM. FM 4 said she was present on 4/24/24 when FM 1
visited R #1. FM 4 said the staff had changed R #1 about 5-10 minutes before FM 1 arrived. FM 4 said she
informed FM 1 of the brief change. FM 4 said FM 1 still took off R #1's pants and opened her brief. FM 4
said she did not look because she did not want to see R #1 in that way, exposed. FM 4 said FM 1 got upset
and went to call the nurse. FM 4 said she did not remember if FM 1 left the brief open, but she probably did.
FM 4 said FM 1 told the nurse that R #1 had something, but the nurse told FM 1 that it was the medicine
they had put on her. FM 4 said that was all she remembered. FM 4 said she did not see if FM 1 did anything
to R #1's private area, but she was not very close because she did not want to see R #1 naked. FM 4 said
she did see when the staff changed R #1 before FM 1 arrived and the staff had put 2 different creams on
her private areas. FM 4 said she did not see FM 1 open R #1's vagina or do anything inappropriate but she
stayed away from the bed and did not see or look at everything that was going because she knew how FM
1 was and she tried to avoid problems with her. FM 4 said she visited R #1 about 3 times a week and
assisted in feeding her. FM 4 said she had no concerns with the care provided to R #1 as R #1 was always
clean and ate well.
In an interview with FM 2 on 05/07/24 at 1:15 PM. FM 2 said RP was notified of an incident that happened
on 4/24/24 regarding FM 1 putting her fingers inside of R #1's vagina. FM 2 said she was not present
during that time and did not witness this. FM 2 said the family was not comfortable with FM 1 doing this or
doing assessments on R #1. FM 2 said the facility did initiate supervised visits and no longer allowed FM 1
to conduct assessments. FM 2 said the situation was better. FM 2 said she had no concerns regarding the
care provided to R #1 by the facility staff.
In an interview with RP on 05/07/24 at 4:45 PM. RP said he was informed by the facility of an incident on
4/24/24 where FM 1 put her fingers in R #1's vagina because she was assessing her. RP said he did not
think FM 1 needed to be doing that and he did not want her checking R #1. RP said R #1 did not
comprehend what was going on and he did not think what FM 1 did was justified. RP said he tried to get a
restraining order with the police against FM 1, but the police told him that it would be a process, depending
on the outcome of the investigations opened with APS and the state. RP said he had no concerns with the
care provided to R #1 by the facility staff.
In an interview with LVN B on 05/07/24 at 2:55 PM. LVN B said on 04/24/24, FM 1 was upset so she went in
to assess R #1 with LVN A. LVN B said FM 1 had R #1's legs open and her brief was open. LVN B said FM
1 opened R #1's labia with her fingers and tried to scoop out what FM 1 thought was yeast from R #1's
vagina, but really it was cream that LVN A had just applied during a brief change. LVN B said she explained
to FM 1 that she should not be doing that because she could cause trauma or introduce bacteria into R
#1's vagina, but FM 1 said it was her right. LVN B said FM 1 insisted that was yeast and that they needed to
get orders right away. LVN B said R #1 had not shown signs of a yeast infection, however, LVN A notified
the NP of the situation. LVN B said she believed this incident would be sexual abuse because she was
putting her fingers inside of R #1's vagina and she did not think it was okay. LVN B said she did not believe
it was with sexual intent but R #1 was not able to voice if she gave permission and FM 1 did not explain to
R #1 what she was doing. LVN B said she did notify the DON about this incident that same day. LVN B said
FM 4 was in the room during the situation but was not sure what she saw.
In an interview with LVN A on 05/07/24 at 4:40 PM. LVN A said on 4/24/24, FM 1 visited R #1 and FM 4
was in the room. LVN A said FM 1 called LVN A to the room and when she walked in the room, R #1 had
her brief open and her legs were spread apart. LVN A said FM 1 opened R #1's labia with her fingers and
said that R #1 had a yeast infection. LVN A said explained to FM 1 that she had just changed R #1's brief
and applied the cream/ointment for R #1's rash in that area. LVN A said FM 1 insisted so
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
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455761
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Mission Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
1013 S Bryan Rd
Mission, TX 78572
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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F 0609
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
she called LVN B to assist her. LVN A said she and LVN B returned to the room, and FM 1 again showed
them what FM 1 thought was yeast. LVN A said FM 1 opened R #1's labia and showed LVN B. LVN A said
LVN B explained to FM 1 that it was not yeast and that R #1 did not have signs or symptoms of a yeast
infection. LVN A said she was not able to tell FM 1 to stop but LVN A did not think it was right for FM 1 to do
that, to check R #1 in that manner. LVN A said she did not remember FM 1 putting her fingers inside of R
#1's vagina or if she did more than open her labia. LVN A said FM 1 did get the substance that she thought
was yeast with her fingers, like with a swooping motion, and was trying to show them that it was yeast, but it
was the cream and ointment LVN A had applied. LVN A said she and LVN B cleaned R #1 and ensured she
was okay before they left the room. LVN A said she notified NP about the situation and obtained orders.
LVN A said the NP did discontinue the orders the following day when she followed up regarding R #1 not
having signs or symptoms of a yeast infection. LVN A said she continued to monitor R #1 for a yeast
infection but she did not show signs or symptoms. LVN A said what she saw what FM 1 was doing to R #1
on 4/24/24, checking her vagina in that manner, LVN A would consider it abuse because it was R #1's
private area and R #1 did not know what was going on. LVN A said FM 1 did not explain to R #1 what she
was doing and even if R #1 did not understand, FM 1 should have told R #1 that she was going to undress
her, open her brief, or check her vagina, but she did not. LVN A said she and LVN B explained to R #1 the
care that was being rendered that day.
In an interview with the DON on 05/14/24 at 10:55 AM. DON said the facility implemented supervised visits
with FM 1 for R #1 when APS informed them about an open investigation. DON said APS informed her that
there were concerns regarding FM 1 taking photos of R #1 and that the family was not comfortable with FM
1 assessing R #1 in the manner like it happened on 4/24/24. DON said the staff knew that FM 1 would
assess R #1 almost every time she visited, but they were not aware of the extent of the assessments until
4/24/24 when FM 1 showed the nurses what she thought was a yeast infection. DON said they thought FM
1 would only check R #1's skin for bruises or rashes. DON said LVN B notified her on 4/24/24 that FM 1 had
removed R #1's pants, opened her brief, and had put her fingers in R #1's vagina because she thought she
had a yeast infection. DON said FM 1 should not have been assessing R #1 in that manner by exposing her
private areas and putting her hands/fingers on R #1's vagina for any reason. DON said FM 1 was not a
nurse or trained professional and did not know how to properly conduct an assessment regarding the
vagina or that area. DON said FM 1 was wearing gloves during the incident on 4/24/24 from what the nurse
reported, however, FM 1 the gloves are not sterile and she could introduce bacteria into the vaginal canal.
DON said she was aware that FM 1 would take photos of R #1 as FM 1 sent the photos to her to show that
R #1 had a rash, but at that point the nurse was already aware and the rash or concern had already been
addressed with the NP or MD. DON said she did not believe the photos were taken with sexual intent, but it
did become a bit much to deal with. DON said on 4/24/24, the staff had performed incontinent care and had
applied the cream/ointment for R #1's rash in the groin and vagina area. DON said there were no signs or
symptoms of a yeast infection. DON said the staff tried to tell FM 1 that she could not assess R #1 in that
manner, but FM 1 said that it was her right. DON said after that, the facility implemented the supervised
visits and informed FM 1 that she was not allowed to assess R #1. DON said R #1 was not injured from this
incident on 4/24/24.
Observation of R #1 on 05/14/24 at 11:55 AM. R #1 did not respond to questions. R #1 appeared with good
personal hygiene. R #1 was sitting in her wheelchair by the nurse's station and wearing the brace boots on
both feet.
Record review of grievances, R #1's electronic medical chart, and the state reporting system completed on
5/14/24 at 12:20 PM reflected the incident on 4/24/24 was not reported to the State Survey Agency.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
455761
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
05/14/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Mission Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
1013 S Bryan Rd
Mission, TX 78572
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 0609
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
In an interview with the DON on 5/14/24 at 1:10 PM. DON said APS did not tell her that they were
investigating abuse but the APS worker did say it was regarding concerns about what had happened on
4/24/24. DON said R #1 was not injured and did not have a negative outcome because of the facility not
reporting this incident to the state. DON said she saw the importance of reporting to the state within
required timeframes. DON said they should have reported this incident to the state although APS never
mentioned abuse or neglect.
In an interview with the Administrator on 05/14/24 at 2:00 PM. The Administrator verified this incident
regarding FM 1 checking R #1's vagina with her fingers was not reported to the state by the facility. The
Administrator said if it had been a staff or another resident that did this to R #1, that would have been
reported, but since it was a family member and it was not abuse, in his eyes, he did not report it. The
Administrator said his train of thought was that since it was not done with sexual intent, like FM 1 was
checking R #1 because she thought she had a yeast infection and she was trying to do an assessment
although FM 1 was not a nurse. The Administrator said since there was no sexual intent, it was not sexual
abuse or abuse. The Administrator said FM 1 had brought up a lot of issues throughout the time since R #1
had been admitted so he was more focused on keeping R #1 safe and doing what was best on her behalf.
The Administrator said FM 1 had sent him photos of R #1's private areas, showing a rash or a concern she
had. The Administrator said although it made him uncomfortable, he saw it as FM 1 bringing up concerns,
not as sexual abuse or abuse of any kind. The Administrator said APS brought up concerns but did not
specify abuse as far as he knew. The Administrator said perhaps maybe there was a miscommunication
from what the nurses saw, to what was reported to the family, and what was reported to APS. The
Administrator said from what the nurses (witnesses) reported to the facility, they never saw the incident as
malice, and what was reported was not considered abuse as FM 1 was not doing it with sexual intent, it
was like just like FM 1 was playing nurse. The Administrator said the supervised visits implemented have
been sufficient in keeping FM 1 from continuing to do these assessments and to keep R #1 safe. The
Administrator said although he did not see it as abuse, and R #1 was not injured or negatively impacted
from the incident or by the facility not reporting to the state, he could see both sides of reporting or not.
Record review of Abuse Prevention Program Policy (revised December 2016)
Policy Statement: Our residents have the right to be free from abuse, neglect, misappropriation of resident
property and exploitation. This includes but is not limited to freedom from corporal punishment, involuntary
seclusion, verbal, mental, sexual or physical abuse, and physical or chemical restraint not required to treat
the resident's symptoms.
Policy Interpretation and Implementation:
As part of the resident abuse prevention, the administration will:
1.
Protect our residents from abuse by anyone including, but not necessarily limited to facility staff, other
residents, consultants, volunteers, staff from other agencies, family members, legal representatives, friends,
visitors, or any other individual.
7. Investigate and report any allegations of abuse within timeframes as required by federal requirements.
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