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Inspection visit

Health inspection

WINDSOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER OF SAN DCMS #6751701 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 observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that resident received adequate assistance with the use of an assistance device for one resident (R#1) of one resident reviewed for accidents and supervision. CNA A and CNA B failed to properly transfer R#1 using a gait belt from bed to wheelchair. The failure placed residents, who required assistance with gait belt transfers at risk for accidents, falls and injuries. Findings included: Review of R#1's quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE] reflected (R#1) was an [AGE] year-old female who admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a readmission date of 6/26/2022. R#1's active diagnoses included Alzheimer's disease (type of brain disorder that causes problem with memory, thinking), dementia (a group of symptoms that affects memory, thinking and interferes with daily life), heart failure (a progressive heart disease that affects pumping action of the heart muscles), muscle wasting and atrophy (wasting away of muscles), difficulty in walking, muscle weakness, unsteadiness on feet, pain in right knee, hypertension (high blood pressure), cardiomegaly (enlarged heart), and acute kidney failure. Rt#1 had a BIMS score of 09, which indicated moderate cognitive impairment. Resident #1 required substantial/maximal assistance with sit to stand ability. Helper does more than half the effort. Review of Resident #1's care plan, revision on 3/1/2023 reflected R#1 was at high risk for falls related to Alzheimer's and dementia. The goal was to minimize risks and injuries. R#1 has ADL self-care performance deficit related to dementia. Interventions for transfers states R#1 requires total assistance with transfers. Observation on 5/18/2023 at 3:23pm of bed to wheelchair (w/c) transfer of R#1, revealed, CNA A lifted bed to appropriate height. CNA A and CNA B placed gait belt around R#1's waist while R#1 was in bed. First attempt to place gait belt by CNA A and CNA B revealed, gait belt placed twisted around R#1's waist and was unable to be secured. Second attempt, gait belt straightened out by both CNA A and CNA B, but gait belt was backwards, and CNA A was unable to secure gait belt properly. A third attempt was made by both CNA A and CNA B. Gait belt was correctly placed around R#1. CNA B struggled to secure/tighten gait belt and could not fasten gait belt securely around R#1's waist. Gait belt was greater than two fingers width of space and was noticeably loose around R#1. Transfer continued and (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 3 Event ID: 675170 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 675170 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/22/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of San D 138 S Fm 1329 San Diego, TX 78384 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 gait belt remained loose fitting and not secure. R#1 was lifted off bed by both CNA A and CNA. During transfer, gait belt slid all the way up to R#1'a under arms pulling up R#1's shirt exposing her bare back. Both CNAs had to place their arm under R#1's underarms to transfer resident to wheelchair. Interview with CNA A on 5/18/2023 at 3:32pm. CNA A stated, R#1 uses gait belt for transfers and gait belt should be used on every transfer for residents who require assistance with transfers. Gait belt should be placed on the resident securely with no more than two fingers with when checking for secure placement. Gait belt was loose on resident and was greater than two fingers width. If gait belt was not secure, resident was at risk for getting a skin tear, injury or fall. CNA A did not remember when last in person gait belt training was conducted. Interview with CNA B on 5/18/2023 at 4:28pm revealed, gait belts are used every time a resident is transferred. CNA B stated last in-service on transfers/gait belts, was this past Monday or Tuesday but could not remember. CNA B stated the gait belt was greater than two fingers width apart when transferring R#1 and this improper use of the gait belt can cause a skin tear or injury to a resident. CNA B was hired on 4/16/23 at the facility and stated she was nervous during the transfer. Interview with DON, ADON on 5/15/23 at 4:00pm. In-service on gait belts was conducted on 4/21/23 and was in-person training. CNA A and CNA B both attended the gait belt training/in-service. DON and ADON stated they started in-servicing on gait belts as soon as possible. Review of the facility's policy titled; Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) dated 10/24/2022. The facility will, based on the resident's comprehensive assessment and consistent with the resident's needs and choices, ensure a resident's abilities in ADLs do not deteriorate unless deterioration is unavoidable. Care services will be provided for the following activities of daily living: 2. Transfer and ambulation Review of the facility's transfer procedures and steps (not dated) states: -Review the patient's medical record for cognitive status and wight-bearing or medical precautions that may influence transfer safety -Assess the patient's needs and abilities when making decisions -Gather and prepare the necessary equipment and supplies -Perform hand hygiene -Use proper body mechanics during transfer -Place wheelchair next to the bed, with the wheelchair parallel to or angled slightly to the bed on same side as the patient's univolved or stronger lower extremity -Lock brakes on the wheelchair and the bed -Remove the wheelchair footrests (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 675170 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 3 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 675170 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/22/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of San D 138 S Fm 1329 San Diego, TX 78384 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 -Ensure the bed is in the lowest position parallel to the floor Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm -Help the patient put on nonskid shoes or slippers -Secure the gait belt around the patient's waist, if necessary. Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 675170 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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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 May 22, 2023 survey of WINDSOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER OF SAN D?

This was a inspection survey of WINDSOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER OF SAN D on May 22, 2023. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at WINDSOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER OF SAN D on May 22, 2023?

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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