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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 designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment to help prevent the
development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections for one (Resident #1) of three
residents reviewed for infection control practices.
Residents Affected - Few
LVN A failed to perform hand hygiene and prevent cross contamination of resident care items while
providing blood sugar checks for Resident #1.
These failures could affect the residents by placing them at risk for the spread of infection.
Finding included:
Review of Resident #1's Face Sheet dated 07/18/20, revealed an [AGE] year-old female admitted to the
facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of retention of urine, malignant neoplasm of breast (breast cancer),
constipation, and dementia (brain damage)
Review of Resident #1's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #1
required moderate assistance with most activities of daily living (ADLs) and was always incontinent of
bladder and frequently incontinent of bowel.
Review of Resident #1's care plan dated 06/26/24 revealed a plan for hypoglycemia/hyperglycemic
episodes related to diabetes mellitus. Its goal was for Resident #1 to be absence of signs of hypoglycemia
(diaphoretic. Rapid pulse, confusion, lethargic, etc.) or hyperglycemia (increase thirst, dry mouth, blurred
vision, fatigue, etc.) over the next 90 days.
Observation of blood sugar checks on Resident #1 on 07/17/20 at 11:31 a.m. revealed LVN A did not wash
hands or perform hand hygiene before start of care. She did not prepare a clean field before start of care to
prevent cross contamination. LVN A placed the required supplies on top of the medication cart without
wiping it down. The top of the table was visibly dirty. These supplies include glucometer, diabetic pins, test
strips and alcohol pads. LVN A donned her gloves and picked up the supplies from the medication cart and
entered Resident #1's room. She dumped the supplies on top of the resident's dressing table. She did not
wipe the dressing table down. LVN A proceeded to prick the resident's finger which resulted in a blood
sugar reading of 190 mg/dl (milligrams per deciliter). LVN A picked up her supplies and walked out of the
room without washing her hands or performing hand hygiene. On her way out of Resident #1's room, the
glucometer fell on the floor. LVN A picked up the glucometer and placed it on top of medication cart.
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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.
LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER
REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
TITLE
(X6) DATE
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
675279
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/18/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Villa Haven Health and Rehabilitation Center
300 S Jackson St
Breckenridge, TX 76424
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0880
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
In an interview on 07/17/20 at 11:42 a.m. with LVN A, she said she had been employed in the facility for
over 7 years. LVN A acknowledged she should have washed her hands, performed hand hygiene, and
prepared a clean field while providing blood sugar checks to Resident #1. LVN A stated she had infection
control training about two months ago. She said cross contamination was mixing clean with dirty and the
resident could get sick if good infection practice was not followed.
Residents Affected - Few
During an interview with the DON on 07/18/20 at 3:30 p.m. she acknowledged she was aware of some of
the concerns raised about infection control practices. The DON stated he expected the nurses to follow
clean procedure while checking blood sugar.
Review of the facility's policy on disinfection of patient/resident care equipment: Blood sugar glucose meter,
point of care testing dated May 2023 reflected,
POLICY:
1. Glucometers and point of care testing devices will be maintained, cleaned and
disinfected in accordance with acceptable policies.
2 Manufacturers' recommendations will be followed when cleaning or disinfecting medical equipment.
PROCEDURES:
LEVELS OF DISINFECTION
Three levels of disinfection can be utilized in the maintenance of patient/resident-care equipment:
1. Cleaning: the physical removal of organic material or soil from objects is usually done
using water with a soap or detergent. Generally, cleaning is designed to remove rather than kill
microorganisms.
2. Sterilization: the destruction of all forms of microbial life, carried out with steam under
pressure, liquid or gaseous chemicals, or dry heat.
3. Disinfection: intermediate measure between physical cleaning and sterilization, carried out
with hot water disinfection (pasteurization) or chemical germicides.
CLEANING AND DISINFECTION PROCEDURE
1. Alcohol is not approved for disinfecting items which are potentially contaminated with
blood.
2. Blood glucose meters and point of care testing devices are at high risk of becoming
contaminated with bloodborne pathogens such as HBV, HCV, and HIV. Transmission of
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Event ID:
Facility ID:
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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
675279
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/18/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Villa Haven Health and Rehabilitation Center
300 S Jackson St
Breckenridge, TX 76424
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
these viruses from individual to individual has been documented due to contaminated blood glucose
devices. According to the CDC, cleaning, and disinfection of meters
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
between resident uses can prevent transmission of these viruses through indirect
Residents Affected - Few
contact.
Record review of The CDC infection control reviewed January 26,2016 states, Standard Precautions are
used for all patient care. They're based on a risk assessment and make use of common-sense practices
and personal protective equipment use that protect healthcare.
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