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Inspection visit

Inspection

NORTH PARK HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTERCMS #6751961 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 0552 Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to inform resident in advance, of the risks and benefits of proposed care, of treatment and treatment alternatives or treatment options and to choose the alternative or option for 1 (Resident #1) of 5 residents reviewed for resident rights in that: Residents Affected - Few LVN A failed to obtain a signed consent prior to Resident #1 receiving psychoactive medication Sertraline HCl (a class of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) used to manage and treat the major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and social anxiety disorder) on admission. This failure could affect all residents receiving antidepressant medications potentially voiding their opportunity to make choices about their care. Findings include: Record review of Resident #1's face sheet dated 05/26/23 revealed a [AGE] year-old male admitted to the facility. His diagnoses included dementia with agitation, Alzheimer's, anxiety disorder, impulse disorder, and depression. Record Review of Resident #1's Quarterly MDS dated [DATE] indicated antidepressant medication to be prescribed by physician and revealed a BIMS score of 1 indicating the resident is severely impaired for cognition. Record Review of Resident #1's care plan dated 07/07/23 indicated antidepressant medication as prescribed by physician. The care plan reflected facility staff would educate the resident/family/caregivers about risks, benefits, and the side effects. Record review of Resident #1's Physician orders dated 05/27/23 revealed orders for: Sertraline HCl Oral Tablet 25 mg, Give 1 tablet by mouth in the morning related to depression. Record review of Resident #1's MAR revealed he received Sertraline HCl Oral Tablet 25 mg from 05/27/23 through 07/20/23. Review of Resident #1's EMR on 07/25/23 revealed no consent documented for Sertraline HCl. Record review of the facility copy of Resident #1's durable POA dated 04/20/23 reflected he had a (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: 675196 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 675196 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 07/26/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE North Park Health and Rehabilitation Center 1720 N McDonald McKinney, TX 75069 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 0552 designated RP to make health care decisions. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm In an interview on 07/26/23 at 11:06 AM, LVN A stated she admitted Resident #1 on 05/26/23. LVN A stated as admitting nurse she was responsible for obtaining Resident #1's consent for Sertraline HCl, however the DON also obtains consents and monitors nursing records. LVN A stated she knew residents' consents were to be documented in EMR. LVN A stated should a resident not be alert to provide consent she would contact RP receive their consent and document it in the residents' EMR. LVN A stated she forgot to obtain consent for Resident #1's Sertraline HCl. She stated she spoke with Resident #1's RP at admission about his psychotropic medications. She stated the RP was aware of Resident #1's psychotropic medications because he took them at his previous facility. LVN A stated the risk of not obtaining consent for medications should anything happen; the family could state they did not know or agree with the treatment. Residents Affected - Few In an interview on 07/26/23 at 1:45 PM, the DON stated before administering psychotropic medications a consent should be obtained by an alert resident or RP. The DON stated LVN A should have received consent for Resident #1's Sertraline HCl from his RP. The DON stated LVN A should have entered the consent into Resident #1's EMR. The DON stated he entered consents into Resident #1's EMR for two other psychotropic medications. The DON reviewed Resident #1's EMR and stated there was no consent for Sertraline HCl, and it was his oversight. The DON stated he understood the risks of not obtaining consent for psychotropic medications as they could be considered restraints. The DON stated the consent indicates the reasons for the medication and discloses the side effects. The DON stated the facility should not administer a medication without the family being notified. The DON stated he reviewed all medications with Resident #1's RP. In a phone interview on 07/26/23 at 2:58 PM, the RP for Resident #1 stated the facility called twice to change Resident #1's psychotropic medication. The RP stated he was not sure what facility Resident #1 started Sertraline HCl but he knew Resident #1 had been taking the medication for at least one year. The RP stated he had provided consent for other psychotropic medications for Resident #1 but did not remember if he had provided consent for Sertraline HCL. Record review of the facility policy titled, Psychotropic Drugs, dated 10/25/17 reflected . Consent A psychotropic consent form explains the risks and benefits of psychotropic medication. The resident or their representative must provide document consent prior to administration of a newly ordered psychotropic medication. Consent for antipsychotics must be in a written form. Phone or verbal consent is not allowed. Permission given by or a request made by the resident and/or representative does not serve as a sole justification for the medication itself. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 675196 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.

  • 0552GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F552 - Planning and Implementing Care

    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the July 26, 2023 survey of NORTH PARK HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of NORTH PARK HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER on July 26, 2023. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at NORTH PARK HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER on July 26, 2023?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments."

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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