F 0842
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in
accordance with accepted professional standards.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review the facility failed to ensure that information is comprehensive, timely and
properly signed for 1 of 9 residents (Resident #3) reviewed for accuracy and completeness. The facility
failed to document when Resident #3 complained of pain to the right lower extremity. This failure could
place residents at risk for incomplete or inaccurate clinical records, which could lead to miscommunication,
a delay in treatment, or a potential decline in the resident's health. Findings included: Record review of
closed admission Record dated 07/31/25 for Resident #3, revealed Original admission Date: 03/07/25;
re-admission date 03/21/25. Date of discharge: [DATE] at 12:30 PM to hospital. Review of Hospital
Operative Record dated 04/17/25 for Resident #3 revealed, Date of Surgery: 04/17/25. Preoperative
diagnosis: Right reverse obliquity intertrochanteric femur fracture (is a break in the upper part of the right
thigh bone femur, specifically in the area between the two bony bumps) due to osteoporosis (is a condition
where bones become weak and brittle, making them more likely to break). Procedure: Right femur
cephalomedullary nail (is a specific surgical procedure to fix a broken thigh bone (femur) particularly
fractures near the hip joint). Indication for procedure: this is a [AGE] year-old female with multiple
comorbidities (when someone has two or more illnesses or diseases at the same time) including quite
severe renal osteodystrophy (is a serious bone disease that develops as a complication of advanced,
long-standing kidney disease), sustained a fall from standing 4 weeks ago. She was seen in my clinic 2
days ago where I diagnosed a right reverse obliquity intertrochanteric femur fracture. Review of Hospital
X-ray report dated 02/23/25 for Resident #3 revealed, X-ray Right knee, Impression: No acute osseous
(joint appears normal, no fracture or infection seen in x-ray) or joint centered abnormality. Review of
Hospital X-ray report dated 02/23/25 for Resident #3 revealed, X-ray Right lower Leg, Impression: No acute
osseous (joint appears normal, no fracture or infection seen in x-ray) or joint centered abnormality. Record
review of Nursing Facility History & Physical dated 03/07/25 for Resident #3, revealed [AGE] year-old
recently had a fall and injured her right leg and currently in brace. Patient was admitted due to worsening
pain and swelling of right lower extremity. Plan: Admit to SNF, PT and OT to evaluate, Multimodal Pain and
Fall precautions.Record review of admission MDS dated [DATE] for Resident #3, functional limitation in
range of motion-impairment on one side to lower extremity, mobility device-wheelchair, partial/moderate
assistance to roll left and right; sit to lying; lying to sitting on side of bed; dependent - with sit to stand,
transfer from bed to chair; substantial/maximum assistance with toilet transfer/shower transfer; received
PRN pain medication; pain presence - none; History of Falls in the last month prior to admission; no falls
since admission. Record review of Care Plan for Resident #3, revealed uncontrolled pain. Date Initiated:
03/10/2025 Revision on 04/04/2025 revealed:- Evaluate the effectiveness of pain interventions. Review for
compliance, alleviating of symptoms, dosing schedules and resident satisfaction with results, impact on
functional ability
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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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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
675106
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/05/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Grace Pointe Wellness Center
2301 N Oregon St
El Paso, TX 79902
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0842
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
and impact on cognition.- Anticipate the resident's need for pain relief and respond immediately to any
complaint of pain.- Monitor/document for probable cause of each pain episode. Remove/limit causes where
possible.- Notify physician if interventions are unsuccessful or if current complaint is a significant change
from resident's experience of pain.- Monitor/document for side effects of pain medication. Observe for
constipation; new onset or increased agitation, restlessness, confusion, hallucinations, dysphoria; nausea;
vomiting; dizziness and falls. Report occurrences to the physician.- Report to Nurse any change in usual
activity attendance patterns or refusal to attend activities related to s/sx or c/o pain or discomfort.Monitor/record/report to Nurse resident complaints of pain or requests for pain treatment.Monitor/record/report to Nurse any sign/symptoms of non-verbal pain: Changes in breathing(noisy,
deep/shallow, labored, fast/slow); Vocalizations (grunting, moans, yelling out,silence); Mood/behavior
(changes, more irritable, restless, aggressive, squirmy,constant motion); Eyes (wide open/narrow slits/shut,
glazed, tearing, no focus); Face(sad, crying, worried, scared, clenched teeth, grimacing) Body (tense, rigid,
rocking, curled up, thrashing). Record review of Physician Order Summary dated 07/31/25 for Resident #3,
revealed Observation: Pain - Observe every shift. If pain present, complete pain flow sheet and treat trying
non pharmaceutical interventions prior to medicating if appropriate. Document and the progress note every
shift for pain management. Ortho consult status post femur fracture. Portable x-ray of right knee for
diagnosis of knee pain. PT to eval and treat as warranted. Orthopedic appointment on 04/15/25 at 9:00 AM.
Acetaminophen-Codeine 300-30 mg give 1 tablet by mouth every 6 hours as needed for pain. Gabapentin
300 mg at bedtime for right thigh pain. Tylenol 325 mg give 650 mg by mouth every 4 hours as needed for
pain. Record review of Nurse Practitioner Progress Note dated 03/07/25 for Resident #3, revealed
encounter at 11:00 PM. History of Present Illness: Patient recently had a fall and injured her right leg and
currently in brace. Patient was admitted due to worsening pain and swelling of right lower extremity. Plan:
Admit to SNF, PT and OT to evaluate.Record review of Physical Therapy Evaluation dated 03/24/25 for
Resident #3, revealed Diagnoses: Unsteadiness on feet, Muscle weakness, other abnormalities of gait and
mobility, other lack of coordination. Current Past Medical History: [AGE] year-old female transferred to
hospital from SNF on 03/18/25. Previous hospitalization due to progressive LE edema x 6 months and fall 2
days prior to admission. X-ray RLE negative for fracture per medical chart. R knee immobilizer for comfort.
Pain Assessment at rest: Intensity = 0/10. She continued to report pain to right lower extremity from knee to
ankle level. For nurse, X-rays have been done at this facility which were negative. Patient is very guarded to
right lower extremity. Record review of Physical Therapy Treatment Note dated 04/01/25 written by, PTA for
Resident #3 revealed, Right quad tightness (the muscles on the front of your right thigh feel stiff, tense, or
shortened) noted. C/O pain with Right hip flexion (lifting your right thigh or knee towards your chest).
Record review of Nurse Practitioner Progress Note dated 04/01/25 at 11:00 PM, for Resident #3, History of
Present Illness: Patient recently had a fall and injured right leg and currently in brace. Patient was admitted
due to worsening pain and swelling of right lower extremity. Plan: PT and OT, Multimodal Pain control
strategies (using a combination of different methods to manage pain, rather than just one), Fall precautions.
Record review of Nursing Progress Note dated 04/02/25 written by LVN A for Resident #3, revealed New
Order after x-ray results. Reported to NP, continue Tramadol 50 mg po Q6H PRN pain. New order for
Tylenol 650 mg po Q4H PRN pain. New order Gabapentin 300 mg po Q HS. Record review of Nurse
Practitioner Progress Note dated 04/03/25 for Resident #3, revealed Interval History of Present Illness:
Physical Therapy was reporting patient was having increased swelling to her lower extremities. X-ray does
show femur fracture. No reports of falls or traumatic injuries while at SNF. Medical chart review
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
675106
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/05/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Grace Pointe Wellness Center
2301 N Oregon St
El Paso, TX 79902
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 0842
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
performed to review acuity of her fracture given remote history of acute traumatic injuries. She will need to
follow up with Ortho clinic. I requested nursing staff to assist patient with that follow up appointment.
Physical examination: No acute distress. Assessment: RLE fracture. Plan: Follow up with Ortho clinic,
requested nursing staff to assist patient with that follow up appointment. The case was discussed with
attending physician, and he provided medical decision in this case. Physician documented on the progress
note, I have reviewed the patient's information as well as discussed all the events and plans with NP, and
agree with the findings, assessment, and recommendations. Record review of Nurse Practitioner Progress
Note dated 04/10/25 at 11:00 PM, for Resident #3, revealed Interval History of Present Illness: No reports
of falls or traumatic injuries as per nursing management this SNF admission. Pain is well controlled. Medical
chart reviewed to investigate the acuity of RLE fracture. Pt. is pending follow up with Ortho clinic. Physical
examination: No acute distress. Assessment: RLE fracture. Record review of Discharge summary dated
[DATE] written by NP for Resident #3, revealed Date of admission: [DATE]. Date and time the encounter:
04/15/25 at 6:00 PM. Discharge Diagnosis: RLE fracture. History of Present Illness: Patient recently had a
fall and injured her right leg and currently in brace. Patient was admitted due to worsening pain and swelling
of right lower extremity. Discharge Disposition: She was sent to ER as per ortho for ongoing medical
management. During an interview and record review on 08/04/25 at 2:00 PM, with LVN B on the 6-2 shift
nurse assigned to Resident #3 revealed, he did not remember if the PTA had reported to him that Resident
#3 was having pain to her right lower extremity with flexion. He said, I checked my notes, and I did not write
a note on 04/01/25 for Resident #3. He said licensed staff had been trained to document in their nurse's
notes when therapy staff reported to them if residents were having pain while receiving therapy services.
During an interview and record review on 08/04/25 at 2:03 PM, with LVN A on the 2-10 pm shift assigned to
Resident #3 revealed, resident had complained of pain to the right leg since admission to the nursing
facility, and was administered Tylenol and Tramadol for pain and the pain medication was effective. He said
he was not aware if resident had a history of fractures to the right leg. He said the resident had not
sustained any falls in the nursing facility and did not know if resident had a history of falls at home. He said
that he did not remember if the therapy staff had reported to him that the resident had complained of pain
to the right leg when she was receiving physical therapy. He said that he did not remember if it was
reported during the change of shift that the PTA had reported that resident was having pain to the right
lower extremity. He said, I would have documented that in resident's nursing progress notes. During an
interview on 08/04/25 at 2:41 PM, with PTA, revealed Resident #3 complained of Quad pain to the right leg.
She said, Quad pain was pain in the large muscle at the front of the leg and thigh, extending from the hip
and pelvis down to kneecap and below. She said, I reported this to one of the nurses, but I did not
document that in my notes. She said that she had been trained to document in the therapy notes when she
reported to the nurses when the residents were having pain. Telephone interview on 08/04/25 at 2:47 PM,
with Physical Therapist revealed, Resident #3 was evaluated for Physical Therapy services on 03/24/25.
She said the resident had sustained a fall at home prior to admission to the nursing facility. She said
Resident #3 did not consistently complained of pain to the right lower leg. She said the resident had
complained of pain on 04/01/25 with attempted movement to the right leg when therapy was provided. She
said that she did not remember the pain level to the right leg. She said the PTA had not documented in her
notes that she had notified the nurses that resident complained of pain to the right lower leg with flexion.
She said they had been trained to document in their therapy notes when residents complained of pain and
when they notified the nurses to ensure that this was communicated to the
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Event ID:
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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
675106
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/05/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Grace Pointe Wellness Center
2301 N Oregon St
El Paso, TX 79902
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 0842
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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attending physician. During a second interview on 08/04/25 at 2:58 PM, with PTA, revealed that she had
remembered reporting to one of the nurses, but could not remember who she had notified Resident #3 was
having pain to the right leg with flexion. She said she had been trained to document the notification of pain
to the nurses in her therapy notes. She said, I remember that I went upstairs to notify the nurse, I remember
that it was a Friday, but I did not document the notification to the nurse in the therapy notes. During an
interview and record review on 08/04/25 at 3:12 PM, with DON revealed, Resident #3 was having pain to
the right hip with flexion. She said that therapy staff had been trained to document in their notes when the
resident complained of pain and to immediately report the complain of pain to the nurses. She said that the
resident was sent to an Orthopedic appointment on 04/15/25 and had been sent from the doctor's office to
the ER at UMC. She said the resident had sustained a pathological fracture due to osteoporosis prior to
admission to the nursing facility and it was a chronic and not an acute fracture. She said that LVN B had
documented resident's level pain was at 4 out of 10, on 04/02/25. The DON confirmed that the facility did
not have any documentation in the nurse's notes progress notes that the therapy staff had reported to the
nurse that the resident was having pain with flexion to the right leg. She confirmed that the therapy staff,
had not documented in their therapy notes that PTA had notified the nurse on 04/01/25 when the resident
complained of pain with flexion to the right leg. She said that LVN B and LVN A had not documented in the
nursing progress notes that the PTA had reported to them on 04/01/25 that Resident #3 was complaining of
pain to the right lower extremity. She said licensed staff and therapy staff had been trained to document
notification of pain in the progress notes. During an interview and record review on 08/04/25 at 2:53 PM,
with LVN ADON, revealed he had completed the Weekly-Nursing Summary dated 04/01/25 and had
documented Resident #3 had pain level of 4.4, and pain intensity was mild. He said that he had been
trained to immediately notify the nurse when the resident's complained of pain. He said, I did not document
in the progress notes, when I notified the nurse that Resident #3 was having pain to the right leg when I
completed the Weekly Nursing Summary on 04/01/25. He said failure to notify the nurse, when a resident
complained of pain could result in the pain getting worse. Record review of the facility provided
Documentation policy, revised May 2015, read in part Documentation is the recording of all information,
both objective and subjective, in the clinical record of an individual resident. It includes observations,
investigations, and communications of the resident involving care and treatments. It has legal requirements
regarding accuracy and completeness, legibility assessment, care plan, nursing progress notes, flow
sheets, medication sheets, incident reports, and summary sheets . Goal .the facility will maintain complete
and accurate documentation for each resident on all appropriate clinical record
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