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Inspection visit

Inspection

Avir at BorgerCMS #4559891 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0689 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews the facility failed to ensure that the resident's environment remained as free of accident hazards as possible, and that the resident received adequate supervision and assistive devices to prevent accidents for 1 of 5 residents (Resident #1) reviewed for accident hazards. CNA A failed to use a transfer belt while attempting to transfer Resident #1 from the bed to the wheelchair. This failure could place residents at risk of unsafe transfers, resulting in falls, injuries, and a decreased quality of life. Findings included: Record review of Resident #1's clinical records revealed a [AGE] year-old female who was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #1 had a diagnoses which included Unspecified Systolic (congestive) Heart Failure ( a condition of the heart where the heart is weak and the left ventricle cannot contract normally when the heart beats), Urinary Tract Infection, site not specified, Other Abnormalities of Gait and Mobility, Unspecified Dementia, moderate, with Anxiety, Muscle weakness (generalized), Cognitive Communication Deficit (communication difficulty cause by cognitive impairment), Cellulitis of Right Lower limb (Infection of the skin), Pain in unspecified shoulder, Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere, Unspecified severity, with Other Behavioral Disturbance, Altered mental status, unspecified, Heart failure, unspecified, and Acute Respiratory Failure with Hypoxia (impairment of gas exchange between the lungs and the blood, causing shortness of breath, anxiety and confusion). Resident #1 had a BIMS score of 02, which indicated severe cognitive impairment. Her Morse Fall Scale dated 12/13/2024 revealed a history of falling related to a secondary diagnosis, the use of a walker for ambulation, a weak gate, and an overestimation of her physical limitations. Record review of Resident #1's Quarterly MDS dated [DATE] revealed Resident #1's bed mobility and transfers were extensive assistance (resident involved in activity, staff provide weight-bearing support) with one-person physical assist. Record review of Resident #1's Care Plan dated 01/02/2025 revealed Resident #1's Problem of ADL Functional Status/Rehabilitation Potential, a Goal of Resident will achieve maximum functional mobility and an Approach of Bed mobility amount of assist: extensive x 1 assist and Transferring amount of assist: extensive x 1 assist. Resident #1's Care Conference Notes indicated Resident #1 needed substantial assistance to both sit up and stand, as her condition was declining, and she received Hospice services. (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 01/29/2025 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 0689 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few In a phone interview 01/28/2025 at 2:27PM Resident #1's POA revealed she had video surveillance from a [NAME] which had been place in Resident #1's room, prior to her death in the facility on 01/11/2025. The POA stated the video clearly showed an improper transfer being done by CNA A, where she first lifts Resident #1 from a supine (laying on the back) position to a sitting position by lifting her from the back of her neck to aid Resident #1 in sitting up. The POA stated CNA A then helped Resident #1 to a sitting position on the edge of the bed and began to lift Resident #1 by pulling on the resident's outstretched arms, trying to bring Resident #1 to a standing position. The video was reviewed by the state surveyor and the POA's observations proved to be correct. The POA stated Resident #1 was not hurt in any way during the attempted transfer, but the manner in which the transfer was attempted, was concerning. An interview with the Administrator, the DON and the Corporate Nurse on 01/29/2025 at 12:55PM revealed a competency checklist was used by the ADON and DON to evaluate CNA competency in transfers from bed to wheelchair and were to be done using a transfer belt. The administrator stated Resident #1 did not like the transfer belt but was told its use was for her safety. She stated she did not know why CNA A had not used a transfer belt, as was revealed in the supplied video from the resident's POA. Phone interviews with CNA A were attempted on 01/29/2025 at 11:12AM and 1:22PM but were unsuccessful. She was unable to be reached and there was no voicemail set up to request a return call. Record review of the CNA Transfers Competency Checklist read as follows: Before assisting to stand, resident is assisted to a sitting position with feet flat on the floor. Before assisting to stand, apply transfer belt securely at the waist over clothing/gown. Before assisting to stand, provide instructions to enable resident to assist in the transfer including a prearranged signal to alert when to begin standing. Stand facing the resident, positioning self to ensure safety of resident during transfer. Count to three (or say prearranged signal) to alert resident to begin standing. On signal, gradually assist resident to stand by grasping transfer belt on both sides with an upward grasp (resident's hands are in an upward position) and maintain stability by standing knee-to-knee or toe-to- toe with the resident. Record review of CNA A's checklist reflected it was signed by the ADON as competent on 12/26/2024. The ADON was not available for interview. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 455989 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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Citations

1 citation recorded*CMS

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0689GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F689 - Accidents

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the January 29, 2025 survey of Avir at Borger?

This was a inspection survey of Avir at Borger on January 29, 2025. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at Avir at Borger on January 29, 2025?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."

What type of survey was this?

This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.

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