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Inspection visit

Inspection

Avir at PampaCMS #6750491 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 0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews the facility failed to establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections for 3 of 8 employees (CNA A, LVN B and RNRS C) reviewed for infection control. Residents Affected - Some The facility failed to ensure CNA A, LVN B, and RNRS C practiced proper hand hygiene while serving and assisting residents during the lunch meal on 2/5/25. This failure could place residents at risk of the spread of communicable diseases and infections and a diminished quality of life. Findings included: An observation of the lunch meal on 02/05/2025 between 12:00PM and 12:30PM revealed CNA A, LVN B and RNRS C assisted in the dining room. CNA A was observed using ABHR while standing in the service line. CNA A placed her hands in her pockets immediately after the use of ABHR and they remained in her pockets until she received a resident tray from the kitchen. CNA A left the service line with the resident's tray. While on her way to deliver the tray, CNA A dropped a single-serving butter pat on the floor. CNA A was then observed to pick up the butter pat from the floor and place it back on the resident's tray. She delivered the tray to the resident and returned to the service line, without sanitizing her hands. CNA A was observed several times during the luncheon service, using ABHR and then placing her hands in her pockets or on her hips while waiting. LVN B was observed using ABHR upon entry to the dining room, but then placed her hands on her hips, touching her clothing. LVN B's hands remained on her hips while she was waiting for a tray from the service line. LVN B received a tray from the kitchen and served it to a resident without re-sanitizing her hands. RNRS C was observed leaning against the ice machine, with her right hand resting on top of the machine. The RNRS then received a tray from the kitchen and proceeded to help a resident who needed set-up and minimal feeding assistance with his meal. An interview with RNRS C on 02/05/2025 at 1:47PM reflected she was aware of the lapse in hand hygiene and would take steps to do things better next time. RNRS C stated the negative outcome of not sanitizing her hands between resident trays was the possibility of cross-contamination or spreading of germs which might be infectious. (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: 675049 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 675049 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 02/05/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Avir at Pampa 1504 W Kentucky Ave Pampa, TX 79065 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 0880 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some An interview with LVN B on 02/05/2025 at 1:51PM reflected she denied the lapse in hand-hygiene. LVN B stated the negative outcome of not sanitizing her hands between resident trays would be the potential transmission of infections. Record review of the facility's employee roster reflected LVN B was the only employee with her first and last name, working at the facility, which indicated LVN B was the only LVN in the dining room during the lunch meal. An interview with CNA A on 02/05/2025 at 2:00PM revealed she realized the lapse in hand hygiene as soon as she received the resident's tray from the kitchen. CNA A stated the negative outcome of not practicing proper hand hygiene would be the spread of germs or sicknesses. An interview with the ADON on 02/05/2025 at 3:15PM revealed LVN B did not take responsibility for her actions at times, did not like to be questioned about her abilities. The ADON stated LVN B had been coached regarding customer service and employee relations. The ADON stated an in-service was going to be done on hand hygiene, starting immediately and would be passed on to the night supervisor for training of the night staff. Record review of facility policy and procedures for hand hygiene dated 01/20/2023 revealed the following: Policy Interpretation and Implementation: 1. All personnel shall follow the handwashing/hand hygiene procedures to help prevent the spread of infections to other personnel, residents, and visitors. 3. Wash hands with soap; and water, when hands are visibly soiled and after contact with a resident with an infectious diagnosis. 4. Use an alcohol-based hand rub containing at least 60%-95% ethanol alcohol or isopropyl alcohol. Procedure: Using Alcohol-Based Hand Rubs: 1. Apply generous amount of product to palm of hand and rub hands together. 2. Cover all surfaces of hands and fingers until hands are dry The facility did not have a policy regarding hand hygiene while serving resident meals. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 675049 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.

  • 0880GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F880 - Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the February 5, 2025 survey of Avir at Pampa?

This was a inspection survey of Avir at Pampa on February 5, 2025. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at Avir at Pampa on February 5, 2025?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."

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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