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
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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
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
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(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 .
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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
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(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
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
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Printed: 05/15/2026
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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.
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