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, record review, and interview, the facility failed to establish and maintain an infection prevention
and control program, designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to help prevent
the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections, for one of the residents (R# 1)
of five that were reviewed for infection control and transmission-based precautions policies and practices, in
that:
Residents Affected - Few
a.CNA A did not cleanse the catheter tubing while providing catheter care.
These failures could place residents at risk for infection through cross contamination of pathogens.
The findings included:
Record review of R#1's Face Sheet dated 11/13/2023, admitted [DATE], documented a [AGE] year-old
male with the following diagnoses of: Parkinson's disease (brain disorder that causes unintended or
uncontrollable movements, such as shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination),
dysphagia (swallowing difficulties), chronic ischemic heart disease, benign prostatic hyperplasia
(age-associated prostate gland enlargement that can cause urination difficulty).
Record review of R #1's MDS dated [DATE], revealed R#1 had a 02/15 BIMS score documenting a severe
cognitive impairment. R#1 was coded to have an indwelling catheter. R#1 also required extensive
assistance of staff to assist in activities of daily living.
Record review of R #1's Comprehensive Care Plan date initiated 10/19/2023 revealed, R#1 has a foley
catheter and was at risk for increased UTI's. due to urinary retention. Interventions: change the foley
catheter, tubing, and bag per order. Ensure leg strap or other method to secure catheter is in place unless
contraindicated. Monitor urine for odor, color, sediments and amount of urine, and report abnormalities to
MD. Encourage PO and fluid intake within dietary limits. Keep tubing/bag below the bladder, do not kink
tubing. Perform catheter care per order.
Record review of R#1's Physician Order dated 03/09/2023 revealed: Indwelling catheter care every shift
with soap and water or may use wipes as appropriate/ desired by patient.
During an observation on 11/13/2023 at 12:53PM, while providing catheter care on R#1, CNA A cleaned
the penile area but did not cleanse from the meatus (opening) outward for at least 4 inches of catheter
tubing.
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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
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Event ID:
675312
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
675312
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/13/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Palma Real
1220 Loop 459
Mathis, TX 78368
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
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
During an interview on 11/13/2023 at 1:14PM, CNA A stated she was given a competency check off yearly
on foley care. CNA A stated she was nervous and should have cleaned the catheter tubing to prevent
infection. CNA A stated by not cleaning the catheter tubing, R#1 could have potentially been exposed to
infection, which could have led to a urinary tract infection which can affect the well-being of R#1. CNA A
stated the urinary discharge could potentially infiltrate the urinary system and cause a terrible infection
which could affect R#1's safety. CNA A stated she normally cleans the catheter but forgot this time. CNA A
stated she was last in-serviced about foley catheter care a couple of weeks ago.
During an interview on 11/13/2023 at 1:28PM, the DON stated CNA A was taught to cleanse penile area,
followed by cleaning the tubing. The DON stated CNA A should have cleansed the catheter tubing as a
standard of care to promote infection control. The DON stated by omitting the catheter tube cleaning, the
well-being of R#1 could have been compromised. The DON stated R#1 potentially could have contracted
an infection, and if not treated, R#1 could experience altered mental status, frequent urination, or worse
sepsis. The DON stated all clinical staff are given competency skills checkoffs via online education portal,
which includes foley catheter care. The DON stated peri-care (Perineal Care) in-services are conducted
periodically and as needed.
Record Review of the facility's Perineal Care Protocol, dated 02/2022, stated: If catheter is present, stabilize
the catheter, then gently wipe the catheter tubing with new wipe from the meatus outward for at least 4
inches of tubing.
Record Review of the facility's Nurse Aide Proficiency Audit dated 08/14/2023 documents a passing
evaluation regarding infection control and catheter care for CNA A.
Record review of the facility's Peri-care (Perineal Care) In-service Training Report dated 11/10/2023,
reflected CNA A was in attendance.
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