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 residents, who needed respiratory
care, were provided such care consistent with professional standards of practice, the comprehensive
person-centered care plan, and the residents' goals and preferences for one (Resident #1) of 4 residents
reviewed for respiratory care.The facility failed to ensure Resident #1's oxygen tubing (flexible tube used to
deliver oxygen to the nose through two prongs) and nebulizer mouthpiece (device used to deliver
medication in a mist form through the mouth) was properly stored when not in use on 09/30/2025.This
failure could place residents at risk of respiratory infection and not having their respiratory needs
met.Findings include: Record review of Resident #1's Face Sheet, dated 09/30/2025, reflected the resident
was a [AGE] year-old female who admitted on [DATE]. Resident #1 had diagnoses which included
hypertension (elevated blood pressure) and COPD (chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes
obstructed airflow from the lungs).Record review of Resident #1's MDS (tool used to measure health
status) Discharge Assessment, dated 09/21/2025, reflected a BIMS (tool used to measure cognitive status)
Assessment was not completed for resident #1. The staff assessment for mental status indicated Resident
#1's cognition was moderately impaired with making decisions regarding tasks of daily life. Section I (Active
Diagnoses) reflected Resident #1 was treated for COPD.Record review of Resident #1's Comprehensive
Care Plan, dated 07/30/2025, reflected the resident had COPD related to smoking. One intervention was
continuous oxygen via nasal cannula to keep oxygen saturation at 92% - 94%.Record review of Resident
#1's Comprehensive Care Plan, dated 07/30/2025, reflected Resident is at risk for infection, due to
non-compliance with nasal cannula use.Frequently removes nasal cannula and drops on the floor. Date
initiated 06/20/2025. The intervention was Nursing will monitor for canula placement and if found on floor
will be replaced immediately. Date Initiated: 06/20/2025.Record review of Resident #1's Physician's Order,
dated 07/10/2025, reflected to administer oxygen at 2-5 LPM to maintain oxygen greater than 92% every
shift for shortness of breath. Record review of Resident #1's Physician's Orders, dated 07/10/2025,
reflected to administer Ipratropium-Albuterol (medication that makes it easier to breathe) Inhalation Solution
0.5-2.5 (3) MG/3 ML. Inhale 1 vial orally three times a day related to COPD with acute exacerbation
(sudden worsening of symptoms in chronic conditions). During an observation and interview on 09/30/2025
at 11:22 AM, Resident #1's oxygen tubing was on the resident's bed unbagged. Resident #1's mouthpiece
for administration of breathing treatments was on the resident's bedside table unbagged. Resident #1 was
not in her room. CNA C was in the hall and stated the charge nurse was responsible for putting the
mouthpiece in the bag after the medication was finished. CNA C stated Resident #1 placed the oxygen
tubing on her bed until she returned from smoking and put it back in her nose. CNA C stated the
mouthpiece used for breathing treatments should have been bagged to keep it clean, but she was not sure
about the nasal cannula. During an interview on 09/30/2025 at 11:28 AM, Resident #1 stated a staff
member came to get her for smoke breaks. Resident #1 stated
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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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Event ID:
455930
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
455930
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/25/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Cedar Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
1700 N Washington
Pilot Point, TX 76258
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)
F 0695
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
she removed the oxygen tubing and placed it on her bed when she went to smoke. She stated the oxygen
tubing was usually on the bed when she returned from smoking. Resident #1 stated she usually turned off
the nebulizer machine herself and put the nebulizer mouthpiece on the bedside table. Resident #1 stated
she had not been told to notify staff when she removed the nasal cannula or nebulizer mouthpiece.During
an interview on 09/30/2025 at 11:36 AM, DON A stated the oxygen tubing and respiratory items should
have been stored in a bag when not in use. She stated Resident #1 left her oxygen tubing on the bed when
she went to smoke. She stated whoever administered medication should ensure the nebulizer mouthpiece
was placed in a bag after the breathing treatment. She stated if left exposed, it should be replaced, and
placed in a clean bag. DON A stated if respiratory items were dirty or contaminated, the risk to the resident
was infection. She stated the facility would provide in-service training related to monitoring the resident to
ensure respiratory items were stored in a bag when not in use. During a telephone interview on 10/02/2025
at 9:58 AM, LVN B stated the nasal cannula, and mouthpiece should have been stored in a bag. She stated
Resident #1 had a breathing treatment three times daily. She stated sometimes Resident #1 turned off the
nebulizer before completing a treatment, and placed the mouthpiece on the bedside table. LVN B stated it
was important to monitor the resident and ensure the items were bagged for infection control. Record
review of the facility's policy Administering Medications through a Small Volume (Handheld) Nebulizer,
revised October 2010, reflected store in a plastic bag with the resident's name and date on it.Record review
of the facility's policy Oxygen Administration and Oxygen Safety, revised 07/23/2025, did not reflect how to
store oxygen tubing when not in use.
Event ID:
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