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 designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to help prevent the
development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections for 2 (CNA B and CNA C) of 4
staff and 1 of 1 resident (Resident #1) observed for resident care.
Residents Affected - Few
CNA B and CNA C did not wear the proper PPE when performing catheter care on Resident #1 per
Enhanced Barrier Precautions increasing risk of MDRO contamination.
This deficient practice has the potential to affect residents in the facility receiving incontinent care by
exposing them to care that could lead to the spread of infections, tissue breakdown, and feelings of
isolation related to poor hygiene.
Findings include:
Record review of Resident #1's face sheet printed 11-27-2024 revealed he was a [AGE] year-old male
admitted to the facility originally on 1-18-2024 and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses to include
hemiplegia (partial paralysis), seizures (sudden, uncontrolled body movements and changes in behavior
that occur because of abnormal electrical activity in the brain), intracranial abscess (a puss fill pocket of
infection in the brain), neuromuscular dysfunction of the bladder(the nerves and muscles of the bladder do
not work well resulting in the bladder not filling or emptying well), malnutrition (lack of proper nutrition), and
encounter for attention to gastrostomy (an opening into the stomach from the abdominal wall).
Record review of Resident #1's clinical record revealed his last MDS was a quarterly completed 9-26-2024
which indicated he had a BIMS was 5 indicating he was severely cognitively impaired, and he had a
functionality of being dependent on staff for all his activities of daily living. Section H - Bladder and Bowel
Resident #1 was marked for having an indwelling catheter and Section K - Swallowing/Nutritional Status
Resident #1 was marked for having a feeding tube.
Record review of Resident #1's Order Summary Report with Active Orders as of 11-27-2024 revealed
Resident #1 had the following:
- Enteral Feed Order every 4 hours Enteral feed bolus Glucerna 1.2, 240mls via PEG Tube q4hours with
50mls water flush before and after Phone Active 02/08/2024. PEG Tube (a feeding tube that is inserted
through the abdomen and into the stomach).
- Foley catheter to be placed d/t NEUROMUSCULAR DYSFUNCTION OF BLADDER, UNSPECIFIED
Phone Active
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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
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Event ID:
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Printed: 05/15/2026
Form Approved OMB
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Department of Health & Human Services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
675336
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/27/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Kirkland Court Health and Rehabilitation Center
1601 Kirkland Dr
Amarillo, TX 79106
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
02/02/2024.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
No orders were noted for Enhance Barrier Precautions for Resident #1.
Residents Affected - Few
Record review of Resident #1's clinical record revealed a care plan with the admission date of 2-27-2024
with no care plan for Enhanced Barrier Precautions.
During an observation on 11-27-2024 at 10:28 AM catheter care was performed on Resident #1. Prior to
entering Resident #1's room noted on Resident #1's door was a sign with ENHANCED BARRIER
PRECAUTIONS with the following information.
ENHANCED BARRIER PRECATIONS
Wear gloves and gown for the following High-Contact Resident Care Activities.
-Device care of use:
.urinary catheter, feeding tube, .
During an observation on 11-27-2024 at 10:28 AM catheter care was performed on Resident #1. CNA B
and CNA C performed the entire procedure without doffing (the process of removing personal protective
equipment in a way that minimizes the risk of self-contamination) a gown for Enhanced Barrier Precautions.
Both CNA B and CNA C were noted to have extended contact with Resident #1 during the procedure.
During an interview on 11-27-2024 at 10:45 PM both CNA B and CNA C reported that Enhanced Barrier
Precautions were implemented when a resident had an active infection. CNA B and CNA C were asked to
read the Enhanced Barrier Precautions sign on Resident #1's door. CNA C read the sign and stated, it's for
enhanced barrier precautions but I don't know why it is up there. CNA B stated, I don't know why that's on
the door. I think it's an old sign and they forgot to pull it. Both CNA B and CNA C indicated they did not
know what enhanced barrier precautions pertained to with regards to Resident #1.
During an interview on 11-27-2024 at 11:16 AM the DON reported that if a resident was supposed to be on
Enhanced Barrier Precautions, then that resident would have orders, daily assessment, supplies placed in
the resident's room, a door kit for the room, and something in the room to dispose of used supplies. The
DON reported that only a resident with a communicable disease such as a wound that had an active
infection like MRSA or a resident with COVID was considered for Enhanced Barrier Precautions by the
facility. A resident with a UTI or something simple like that was not considered for Enhanced Barrier
Precautions
During an interview on 11-27-2024 at 11:53 AM ADON A reported the current policy for Enhanced Barrier
Precautions was to follow CDC guidelines which means any resident with a wound, catheter, peg tube, etc.
the facility needed to be providing care with staff wearing the correct PPE. ADON A reported that when a
CNA was providing care to a resident with a catheter or a feeding tube then they should be following
Enhanced Barrier Precautions and wearing gloves, a gown, and proper handwashing and that they should
follow these guidelines so they do not risk cross contamination, spreading infection from one body site to
another, or carrying an infection from on area to another resident area.
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
675336
If continuation sheet
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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
675336
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/27/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Kirkland Court Health and Rehabilitation Center
1601 Kirkland Dr
Amarillo, TX 79106
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 11-27-2024 at 12:00 PM CNA B reported that ADON A provided all training on
infection control and that they had received training recently.
During an interview on 11-27-2024 at 12:03 the DON read the facility policy provided by ADON A and
reported that the facility had discussed the Enhanced Barrier Precautions policy several months ago and
that she just now remembered that discussion. The DON reported that they had discussed that residents
identified with foleys, central lines, feeding tubes, and such you should still use some kind of precautions,
but it was up to the facility. The DON reported that she would like to see some literature on the benefits of
Enhanced Barrier Precautions because she did not see the benefit at this time. The DON reported that the
facility would need to start using Enhanced Barrier Precautions on resident with foleys, central lines,
feeding tubes, and such. The DON reported that the facility needed to start using the Enhanced Barrier
Precautions because someone decided it could reduce infections.
During an interview on 11-27-2024 at 12:22 PM ADON A reported that she had provided infection control
training for both CNA B and CNA C on 11-26-2024 verbally but she did not get an in-service record signed
so she did not have any proof they were completed. ADON A also reported that she did not know why CNA
B and CNA C were not aware of the correct Enhanced Barrier Precautions to be provided when providing
catheter care because they were provided the CDC information.
Record review of the facility provided policy titled Healthcare-Associated Infection (HAIs) undated, revealed
the following:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) about Enhanced Barrier Precautions in Nursing Homes.
13. If a resident does not have a history of MDRO but does have an indwelling medical device or wound,
should they still be placed on Enhanced Barrier Precautions?
-Yes. Enhanced Barrier Precautions are recommended for residents with indwelling medical devices or
wounds.
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