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
interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure that all alleged violations involving the reasonable
suspicion of a crime were reported immediately to a law enforcement entity for its political subdivision,
within two hours if the events that cause the allegation involve 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 (Resident #1 ) of 7 residents reviewed for abuse/neglect.
The facility failed to report Resident #1's allegations of abuse to the local law enforcement agency within
the allotted time frame of 2 hours on 08/18/24 when Resident #1 was injured in a physical altercation
initiated by Resident #2 at around 2 PM, sustaining a skin tear to his right forearm.
This failure could place all residents at increased risk for potential abuse due to unreported allegations of
abuse.
The findings included:
Resident #1
Record review of Resident #1's face sheet reflected an [AGE] year-old male with an admission date of
03/13/20. Pertinent diagnoses included Alzheimer's Disease (a brain disorder that causes a gradual decline
in memory, thinking, and behavioral abilities), Major Depressive Disorder (a serious mental disorder that
can affect how someone feels, thinks, and acts characterized by a depressed mood and loss of interest in
activities that were normally enjoyable), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (a mental disorder that causes
people to experience excessive, persistent, and uncontrollable worry for months to years).
Record review of Resident #1's quarterly MDS assessment section C, Cognitive Patterns, dated 07/17/24
reflected a BIMS score of 3 (severe impairment). Further review revealed section E, Behavior, showed no
history of aggressive behaviors.
Record review of Resident #1's care plan revealed no history of planning for aggressive behaviors.
Record review of a Change of Condition assessment dated [DATE] noted a resident-to-resident altercation
with a skin tear to right arm of Resident #1.
Record review of a Wound assessment dated [DATE] noted a right forearm skin tear length of 6 cm and
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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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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
455838
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/22/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Robstown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
603 E Ave J
Robstown, TX 78380
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width of 4 cm to Resident #1.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
In an interview with Resident #1 at 9:30 AM on 09/20/24, Resident #1 stated he enjoyed his time at the
facility. Resident #1 stated the nurses were good and that he got along with all the other residents. Resident
#1 stated he did not remember ever having an altercation or incident with Resident #2.
Residents Affected - Few
Resident #2
Record review of Resident #2's face sheet reflected an [AGE] year-old male with an original admission date
of 09/27/21 and a current admission date of 07/23/24. Pertinent diagnoses included Unspecified Psychosis
(used when someone has psychotic symptoms that don't meet the criteria for a specific psychotic disorder)
and Major Depressive Disorder.
Record review of Resident #2's Comprehensive MDS assessment section C, Cognitive Patterns, dated
07/25/24 reflected a BIMS score of 7 (severe impairment). Further review revealed section E, Behavior,
showed physical behaviors such as hitting, kicking, pushing and grabbing occurred daily while verbal
behaviors such as threatening others, screaming at others and cursing occurred 1 to 3 days per week.
Further review of section E revealed Resident #2 experienced hallucinations (perceptual experiences in the
absence of real external sensory stimuli) and delusions (misconceptions or believed that are firmly held,
contrary to reality). Further review of section E revealed Resident #2's behaviors have improved since his
prior assessment.
Record review of Resident #2's care plan revealed the problem [Resident #2] is potential to be verbally
aggressive r/t ineffective coping skills, poor impulse control initiated on 09/15/23. Interventions listed for this
problem included Analyze of key time, places, circumstances, triggers, and what de-escalates behavior and
document, and Assess and anticipate resident's needs: food, thirst, toileting needs, comfort level, body
positioning, pain, etc,.
Record review of the provider investigation report dated 08/24/24 revealed on 08/18/24, LVN A was told
that Resident #2 stated his roommate and him were arguing over the tv remote in their room. Resident #2
stated Resident #1 pushed him and they both fell. Resident #2 stated he got Resident #1 up and they
shook hands afterwards. Resident #2 denied any pain or discomfort at the time of reporting. Resident #2
was immediately placed on a one-to-one with constant supervision and moved to a room in a different hall.
Resident #1 stated that he was in his bed when Resident #2 came over to him and grabbed both of his
arms, shaking him and yelling at him. Resident #1 had a skin tear to his right forearm that required
treatment. Resident #1 denied pain and stated he was not fearful or felt like he was in danger. Provider
investigation report did not provide any evidence that a local law enforcement agency was notified of this
incident. Further review revealed In conclusion, [Resident #2] admitted to wanting the TV remote and
attempted to take it from roommate causing a skin tear. [Resident #2] placed on one-to-one monitoring. No
further behavior from [Resident #2]. He remained in his room. Continue to monitor his well-being. No new
orders from physician. [Resident #1] admitted that he had a TV remote, and the roommate grabbed it and
him as well, trying to take it. He denies pain to arm. [Resident #2] moved immediately to another hall.
[Resident #1] denies feeling fearful and continues to come to dining for all meals. Continue to monitor his
well-being. No further behaviors from resident and no new orders from physician.
In an interview with Resident #2 at 9:36 AM on 09/20/24, Resident #2 stated some nurses were not good at
their jobs. Resident #2 stated he had issues with a roommate in the past but could not
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
455838
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/22/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Robstown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
603 E Ave J
Robstown, TX 78380
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
remember his name. Resident #2 stated he grabbed the remote from his roommate, but that his roommate
then lunged at him and hit him in the head. Resident #2 stated that he hit his roommate back in
self-defense and they ended up struggling on the floor for a few minutes. Resident #2 stated he won the
fight, and then afterwards held out his hand to make peace.
In an interview with the DOS at 1:29 PM on 09/19/24, the DOS stated Resident #1 did not remember the
incident the following day after it happened. The DOS stated Resident #2 lived with severe schizophrenia
and did not like having a roommate. The DOS stated the two residents had only been roommates for a few
weeks at the time of the incident. The DOS stated they have struggled to find a roommate for Resident #2.
The DOS stated Resident #1 had never had any issues with roommates in the past. The DOS stated he
had never observed Resident #2 be physical or rude to another resident.
In an interview with the DON at 3:00 PM on 09/19/24, the DON stated Resident #1 had never been
aggressive with other residents or staff. The DON stated Resident #2 had been verbally aggressive with
others before, but never physically aggressive. The DON stated the initial assessment performed after the
incident by LVN A determined that Resident #2 grabbed the arms of Resident #1, which caused bruising to
both arms and a skin tear to Resident #1's right arm. The DON stated Resident #2 was immediately put on
a one-to-one. The DON stated the remote control to the television in their room was found in Resident #2's
pocket, but the batteries and battery cover were found in the bed of Resident #1. The DON stated the two
residents have never encountered each other in the facility since they switched rooms because Resident #2
spent most of his time in his new room. The DON stated the administrator made the decision on whether to
call the police after the incident. The DON stated she believed this incident did meet the definition of an
assault.
In an interview with LVN A at 9:01 AM on 09/20/24, LVN A stated she was working on 08/18/24, the day of
the incident. LVN A stated Resident #2 came up to the nurse's station and asked for batteries for the remote
control for the television in his room. LVN A stated she went into their room and saw the skin tear on
Resident #1's right forearm and bruising on his left forearm. LVN A stated she performed the head-to-toe
assessment on both of the residents and only noted injuries to Resident #1. LVN A stated Resident #1 told
her that he had the remote, but Resident #2 walked over to him while he was in bed and grabbed his arms.
LVN A stated, based on the injuries and stories of the residents, she concluded that Resident #2 caused
the injuries to Resident #1's arms. LVN A stated that Resident #2 never admitted to causing the injuries to
Resident #1. LVN A stated that this incident probably would be considered assault. LVN A stated the two
residents have not interacted since this incident because Resident #2 stayed in his new room all the time.
LVN A stated Resident #2 only left his new room for coffee, ice, and milk.
In an interview with the ADON at 10:36 AM on 09/20/24, the ADON stated she did not feel Resident #2 was
a danger to Resident #1 anymore. The ADON stated she was not at the facility on the day of the incident.
The ADON stated assuming the injuries to Resident #1 were caused by Resident #2, then it would qualify
as abuse. The ADON stated the most reasonable conclusion to draw based on the evidence was that
Resident #2 caused the injuries to Resident #1's arms.
In an interview with the ADM at 11:36 AM on 09/20/24, the ADM stated the police were not initially notified
after this incident between Resident #1 and Resident #2 on 08/18/24. The ADM stated she did notify the
local police department on 09/19/24 of the incident and obtained the case number. The ADM stated she
met with her regional team shortly after the incident, and as a team, concluded the incident did not rise to
the level necessitating notifying the police department. The ADM stated they did not have a policy
addressing the conditions in which notifying a local law enforcement agency
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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
455838
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/22/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Robstown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
603 E Ave J
Robstown, TX 78380
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
regarding an incident at the facility was necessary. The ADM stated she did not think there was reasonable
suspicion that a crime had occurred during the incident. The ADM stated she thought it was more likely
than not that abuse had not occurred during this incident. The ADM stated she did not believe Resident #2
intended to cause the injuries to Resident #1. The ADM stated the most likely cause of the injuries to
Resident #1 was Resident #2 grabbing him.
Residents Affected - Few
Record review of the facility policy titled Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation dated 08/15/22 reflected the
following:
VII. Reporting/Response
A. The facility will have written procedures that include:
1. Reporting of all alleged violations to the Administrator, state agency, adult protective services and to all
other required agencies (e.g., law enforcement when applicable) within specified timeframes:
a. Immediately, but not later than 2 hours after the allegation is made, if the events that cause the allegation
involve abuse or result in serious bodily injury, or
b. Not later than 24 hours if the events that cause the allegation do not involve abuse and do not result in
serious bodily injury.
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