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Inspection visit

Health inspection

The Homestead of DenisonCMS #6752122 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 2 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0695 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that a resident who needed respiratory care, including tracheostomy care, was provided such care, consistent with professional standards of practice for one (Resident #1) of four residents reviewed for respiratory care. Residents Affected - Few RT B failed to follow the procedure for tracheostomy care for Resident #1 when he failed to maintain a sterile/clean field for supplies necessary for care and failed to change his gloves and perform hand hygiene before applying a clean trach drainage sponge and before suctioning the resident. These failures could place residents with tracheostomies at risk for respiratory infections and the risk of lung infections. Findings include: 1. Review of Resident #1's Face Sheet dated 05/24/23 reflected a [AGE] year-old male with an admission date of 04/26/23. Review of Resident #1's comprehensive MDS assessment, dated 05/02/2023, reflected the resident was unable to participate in the interview for cognition. His active diagnoses included respiratory failure, dependence on respirator [ventilator] status, and tracheostomy status. In Section O-Special Treatments, Procedures, and Programs it revealed that he required tracheostomy care (a surgical opening in the neck providing a direct airway through the trachea), suctioning, oxygen therapy and Invasive Mechanical Ventilator. Review of Resident #1's Physician orders summary dated May 2023, reflected, .Clean trach site and change dressing every shift with a start date of 04/30/23 .change inner cannula daily and prn as needed with a start date of 04/27/23 . Review of Resident #1's care plan dated 04/27/23, reflected, .The resident has a tracheostomy r/t respiratory failure .Goal .The resident will have clear and equal breath sounds bilaterally through the review date .Interventions .Suction as necessary .Use universal precautions as appropriate An observation on 05/24/23 at 11:29 AM revealed RT B entered Resident #1's room to provide tracheostomy care. RT B placed the tracheostomy kit on the resident's bedside table. RT B performed hand hygiene and donned gloves. RT B removed the old tracheostomy drainage sponge from around the resident's tracheostomy and discarded it in the trash can. RT B removed and discarded the dirty gloves. Without performing hand hygiene, RT B opened the tracheostomy care kit (holds sterile supplies for cleaning tracheostomy). RT B without performing hand hygiene he donned sterile gloves; RT B held the (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 4 Event ID: 675212 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 675212 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/25/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE The Homestead of Denison 1101 Reba McEntire LN Denison, TX 75020 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 0695 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few sterile side of the gloves with hands (RT B contaminated the sterile gloves with his hands). RT B placed the sterile gauze (with non-sterile gloves) into the basin portion of the trach kit and opened several individual tubes of sterile normal saline and poured them over the gauze. RT B proceeded to clean around the trach stoma with the gauze soaked in normal saline, still wearing the same gloves. RT B then picked up the split trach sponge and placed it around the trach stoma. Still wearing the same gloves, RT B then turned on the suction machine, removed the Yankauer (oral suctioning tube) suction tip from the suction line and attached the suction to the resident's in-line suction line and inserted the suction line into the trach twice. RT B then disconnected the suction from the in-line suction line and reattached the Yankauer to the suction line and placed it in bag and turned off the suction machine. RT B removed his gloves and washed his hands. In an interview with RT B on 05/24/23 at 2:04 PM he stated he was checked off on trach care. He stated he was supposed to perform hand hygiene before and after trach care. He stated he had never been told he was supposed to change his gloves and perform hand hygiene after removing the old trach sponge and cleaning the stoma. He stated he knew the procedure was supposed to be an aseptic procedure to reduce the risk of cross contamination. Review of RT B's Competency checks for tracheostomy care reflected he was skills checked on 09/14/22 by the Director of Pulmonary services and deemed competent in trach care. In an Interview with the Director of Respiratory services on 05/24/23 at 2:10 PM revealed he had worked on as needed basis for the facility for several years and last year he had accepted the position of Director. He stated he would be coming twice a week. He stated he performed skills checks on all staff to ensure everyone was following the facility's procedure for tracheostomy care. He stated any trach care needed to be with as much sterile technique as possible due to the risk of infections. He stated failing to follow correct procedures places the patient at risk of infections and re-hospitalizations. In an interview with the DON on 05/25/23 at 3:10 PM revealed hand hygiene was to be performed anytime a staff member went from a dirty procedure to a clean procedure. She stated trach care was to be an aseptic/sterile technique. She stated failure for the staff to follow proper procedures could result in infections. Review of the facility's policy, Tracheostomy Care' revised August 2013, reflected, .Aseptic technique must be used .During tracheostomy tube changes either reusable or disposable .Gloves must be used on both hands during any or all manipulation of the tracheostomy. Sterile gloves must be used during aseptic procedures .Remove old dressings. Pull soiled glove over dressing and discard into appropriate receptacle .Wash hands . FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 675212 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 4 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 675212 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/25/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE The Homestead of Denison 1101 Reba McEntire LN Denison, TX 75020 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 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to maintain an infection prevention and control program designated to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable disease and infection for 3 (Resident #2, Resident #3, and Resident#4) of 5 residents reviewed for infection control. Residents Affected - Few The facility failed to ensure MA A disinfected the blood pressure cuff in between blood pressure checks for Residents #2, #3, and #4. This failure could place residents at-risk of cross contamination which could result in infections or illness. Findings included: Review of Resident# 2's Quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], revealed the resident was an [AGE] year-old female admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included elevated blood pressure, muscle weakness, and cerebral infarction (occurs as a result of disrupted blood flow to the brain due to problems with the blood vessels that supply it). Review of Resident #2's physician orders dated 05/24/23 reflected, amlodipine besylate tablet; 5 mg, give 1 tablet by mouth, one time per day - Special instruction: Hold for systolic blood pressure less than 110 and or diastolic blood pressure less than 60 and or heart rate less than 60. Review of Resident #3's Comprehensive MDS, dated [DATE], revealed the resident was an [AGE] year-old male admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including elevated blood pressure, hyperlipidemia (an abnormal high concentration of fats or lipids in the blood), and muscle weakness. Resident#3 was unable to complete the interview for cognition assessment. Review of Resident #3's Physician Orders dated 05/24/23 reflected, sotalol HCL tablet 80 mg, give 0.5 tablet by mouth, two times a day - Special instruction: Hold for systolic blood pressure less than 95 and or when the heart rate is less than 55. Review of Resident #4's Quarterly MDS Assessment, dated 03/13/23, reflected he was a [AGE] year-old male admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses including elevated blood pressure, anxiety, and muscle weakness. Resident#4 had a BIMS of 13 indicating he was cognitively intact. Review of Resident #4's Physician Orders dated 05/24/23 reflected, lisinopril tablet 2.5 mg give 1 tablet by mouth one time a day. Observation on 05/24/23 at 9:10 AM revealed MA A performing morning medication pass, during which time MA A checked the blood pressures on Resident #2. MA A did not sanitize the blood pressure cuff after using it on Resident #2. MA A put the blood pressure cuff on top of the medication cart after use. Observation on 05/24/23 at 9:17 AM revealed MA A continued to perform morning medication pass, during which time she checked the blood pressure on Resident #3. MA A used the same blood pressure cuff right after using it on Resident#2. MA A did not sanitize the blood pressure cuff before or after (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 675212 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 4 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 675212 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/25/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE The Homestead of Denison 1101 Reba McEntire LN Denison, TX 75020 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 using it on Resident #3. She left the blood pressure cuff on top of the medication cart. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Observation on 05/24/23 at 9:26 AM revealed MA A continued to perform morning medication pass, during which time she checked the blood pressure on Resident #4. MA A used the same blood pressure cuff right after using it on Resident#3. MA A did not sanitize the blood pressure cuff before or after using it on Resident #4. Residents Affected - Few Interview on 05/24/23 at 9:35 AM, MA A stated reusable equipment, like blood pressure cuffs, should be sanitized with wipes between each resident use (before and after use on each resident) to prevent transmitting of infection from one resident to another. MA A stated she forgot to wipe the cuff this time because she did not have the wipes in the cart. Interview on 05/25/23 at 3:10 PM, the DON stated that her expectation was that staff would sanitize all reusable equipment between each resident use. The DON stated that not doing so placed residents at risk of cross contamination of infections from one resident to another. The DON stated she was responsible for training staff on infection control. The DON stated that she did routine rounds in the floor to ensure the nurses and medication aides were following proper infection control procedures. Record review of facility's policy Cleaning and Disinfecting Non-Critical - Care Items, revised June 2011, reflected . non-critical items are those that come in contact with intact skin but not mucous membranes. bed pans, blood pressure cuffs, . Reusable items are cleaned and disinfected or sterilized between residents. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 675212 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 4

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Citations

2 citations 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.

  • 0695GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F695 - Respiratory care, including tracheostomy care and tracheal suctioning

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  • 0880GeneralS&S Dpotential 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 May 25, 2023 survey of The Homestead of Denison?

This was a inspection survey of The Homestead of Denison on May 25, 2023. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at The Homestead of Denison on May 25, 2023?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed."

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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