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 develop and implement written policies and procedures
that ensure all alleged violations involving abuse, neglect, exploitation or mistreatment, including injuries of
unknown source are reported immediately, but not later than 2 hours after the allegation is made for 1 of 5
residents (Resident #1) reviewed for reportable incidents.
On 3/2/2024, Resident #1 had an unwitnessed fall with a laceration on the head requiring staples and the
facility failed to report it to State Agency.
This failure can result in physical or mental harm, physical or mental decline, and continued patient neglect.
Findings include:
Record review of Resident #1's face sheet, undated, revealed a [AGE] year-old female who was re-admitted
to the facility on [DATE]. Diagnoses included but were not limited to Dementia (decline in cognitive abilities
that impacts a person's ability to perform everyday activities), repeated falls, major depressive disorder
(persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest), and muscle weakness.
Record review of Resident #1's MDS, dated [DATE], revealed a BIMS score of 03 which indicated severe
cognitive impairment. This MDS documented that Resident #1 had had two falls with no inuries.
Record review of Resident #1's care plan updated 3/8/24 revealed a goal that the resident would remain
free of injuries and falls. Interventions included assess footwear for proper fit and non-skid soles or socks,
wander alarm, physical therapy referral, encourage use of call light, instruct resident on safety measures
and keep call light within reach.
Record review of Resident #1's event report, dated 3/2/24, reflected Resident #1 had an unwitnessed fall
with a laceration to the back of the head. Record indicated Resident #1 was transferred to hospital for
evaluations and treatment.
Record review of resident's progress note written by ADON, dated 3/12/24, reflected the ADON removed
staples from resident.
In an interview on 3/13/24 at 3:24 PM, the FM of Resident #1 stated Resident #1 fell and hit her head a
couple of weeks ago. The FM stated Resident #1 had to go to the emergency room.
(continued on next page)
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
REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
TITLE
(X6) DATE
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Facility ID:
If continuation sheet
Page 1 of 2
Event ID:
455989
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
455989
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
03/13/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avir at Borger
1316 S Florida
Borger, TX 79007
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 on 3/13/24 at 4:30 PM, the DON stated Resident #1 had a fall with injury and received three
staples. The DON stated RN A working that evening reported the incident to him. The DON stated he
contacted the ADM, and the incident was not reported because it was not a significant injury. The DON
stated the facility reported head bleeds, fractures, things like that from what he had understood.
In an interview on 3/13/24 at 4:46 PM with the ADM and CRN, the ADM stated the facility looked at all falls
and the ones that are considered significant are reported. The ADM stated fractures, brain bleeds,
hematomas, and others. The ADM stated an unwitnessed fall with a laceration to the head requiring three
staples was not considered a significant injury. The ADM stated the DON consulted with her, the CRN and
the vice president when falls are reported. The ADM stated the DON contacted her and reported Resident
#1 sustained an injury. The ADM stated Resident #1 was found scooting across the floor. The CRN joined
the interview via telephone and stated she was looking at the event that was created and progress notes.
The CRN stated no additional charting was located. The ADM stated the DON received full report. The
ADM confirmed Resident #1's injuries were sustained from an unwitnessed fall. The ADM stated a negative
outcome of not reporting was the survey could result in a tag.
In an interview on 3/13/24 at 5:12 PM, the DON stated RN A reported Resident #1 had fallen, obtained a
laceration, and Resident #1 was transferred to the hospital. The DON reviewed event record and verified
Resident #1's fall was unwitnessed.
In an interview on 3/13/24 at 5:20 PM, Resident #1 stated she does not remember falling and does not
remember how she hurt her head. Resident #1 stated she had staples, but they were taken out the day
before.
In an interview on 3/13/24 at 5:27 PM, RN A stated two staff members notified her about Resident #1's fall.
RN A stated Resident #1 was not able to tell her what had happened, and her head was bleeding. RN A
stated Resident #1 was not aware she was bleeding. RN A stated Resident #1 never cried, said she was
hurting, or realized she had fallen. RN A stated Resident #1 was attempting to use her wheelchair as a
walker and that was how RN A assumed she fell. RN A stated she notified the DON, ADM, FMs, and NP.
RN A stated the ambulance was called per her judgement since Resident #1 had hit her head and was
bleeding. RN A stated she did advise DON it was an unwitnessed fall with injury.
On 3/13/24, ADM provided policy titled Accidents and Incidents- Investigating and Reporting , revised July
2017, and attached HHSC Long-Term Care Regulatory Provider Letter, Number: PL 19-17 (Replaces PL
17-18), Title Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation, Misappropriation of Resident Property and Other Incidents that a
Nursing Facility (NF) Must Report to the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), Date Issued:
July 10, 2019. The facility's policy did not address reporting incidents to the state agency.
Record review of TULIP, electronic system that increases the efficiency of the licensure process, revealed
no report of Resident #1's fall.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
455989
If continuation sheet
Page 2 of 2