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Inspection visit

Health inspection

HOMESTEAD NURSING AND REHABILITATION OF BAIRDCMS #6753642 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 0727 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. Based on interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to utilize the services of an RN for 8 consecutive hours 7 days a week and did not designate an RN as a Director of Nurses on a full-time basis. Residents Affected - Many The facility failed to have an RN for 8 consecutive hours 7 days a week. The facility failed to designate an RN as a Director of Nurses on a full-time basis. These failures could place all residents at risk for their clinical needs not being met. Findings included: During an interview on 05/27/23 at 10:31 AM with the BOM, she said the facility did not have a DON. She stated a DON had been hired and was scheduled to start working on Monday, May 29, 2023. The BOM stated the facility had not had a DON or weekend RN for quite some time. During an interview on 05/28/23 at 11:08 AM, the BOM stated the ADON was responsible for creating the nursing staff schedules and completing the daily staffing form. The BOM acknowledged the daily staffing form had not been posted since the ADON left week before last. The BOM stated the ADON left without notice. The BOM stated she had been trying to locate the daily staffing postings. During an interview on 05/28/23 at 12:31 PM, the Regional Director of Operations, stated the facility was advertising for a weekend RN on a job search web site. She stated the facility had recently hired a DON. The RDO explained with a small facility in a small town close to a city with a large hospital, it was difficult to attract nurses, especially RNs. During an interview on 05/28/23 at 12:31 PM, the RDO stated the facility was advertising for an RN on a job search web site. The RDO stated she would prefer to hire an RN to fill the ADON position and schedule the RN for Saturday & Sunday with time off during the work week so 2 issues were resolved at once. The RDO located nursing schedules for April and May 2023 but stated she was still looking for March 2023. During an interview on 05/28/23 at 1:28 PM, the RDO explained the facility's plan to resolve staffing shortage was to keep trying. The RDO and RNC were not able to provide an explanation of the effect on residents when an RN was not on site 7 days a week. Review of Facility's Nursing Staff schedules from January 2023 to May 2023 revealed no evidence of (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 3 Event ID: 675364 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 675364 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/28/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Homestead Nursing and Rehabilitation of Baird 224 E 6th St Baird, TX 79504 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 0727 RN coverage. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Review of Facility's Daily Staffing Data from January 2023 to February 2023 revealed no evidence of RN coverage on 01/15/2023, 01/29/2023, 02/01/2023, 02/02/2023, 02/03/2023, and 02/04/2023. Facility was not able to provide Facility's Daily Staffing Data for March 2023, April 2023, and May 2023. Residents Affected - Many Review of facility policy labeled Departmental Supervision revised August 2006 revealed: The nursing services department shall be under the direct supervision of a RN or LVN at all times. 1. A Registered or Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (RN/LPN, LVN) is on duty twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week, to supervise the nursing services activities in accordance with physician orders and facility policy. 2. A Registered Nurse (RN) is employed as the Director of Nursing Services (DNS). The DNS is on duty during the day shift Monday through Friday. During the absence of the DNS, a Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse is responsible for the supervision of all nursing department activities including the supervision of direct care staff. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 675364 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 3 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 675364 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/28/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Homestead Nursing and Rehabilitation of Baird 224 E 6th St Baird, TX 79504 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 0732 Post nurse staffing information every day. Level of Harm - Potential for minimal harm Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to post on a daily basis information that included the facility name, current date, total number and actual hours worked by registered nurses, licensed practical or licensed vocational nurses, certified nurse aides directly responsible for resident care per shift and the resident census. Residents Affected - Many The facility did not post the required nurse staffing information on 05/27/2023 and 05/28/2023. This failure could place all residents, their families, and facility visitors at risk of not having access to information regarding staffing data and the facility census. Findings included: Observation on 05/27/2023 at 9:30 AM and on 05/28/2023 at 7:15 AM, revealed the daily nurse staffing information could not be located at the main entrance, nurses' station, or hallway bulletin board. During an interview on 05/28/23 at 1:28 PM, the RDO stated the expectation of posting daily nursing staffing data was that it gets done. The RDO stated the ADON was responsible for posting and filing the completed daily nurse staffing data forms. The RDO stated the completed daily nursing staffing data forms that were to be posted daily should have been in the ADON's office, but RDO could only locate completed nursing staffing data forms for 01/15/2023, 01/29/2023, 02/01/2023, 02/02/2023, 02/03/2023, and 02/04/2023. Review of facility policy titled Posting Direct Care Daily Staffing Numbers revised August 2006 revealed Policy Statement: Our facility will post on a daily basis for each shift, the number of nursing personnel responsible for providing direct care to residents. Policy Interpretation and Implementation item 1. Within two (2) hours of the beginning of each shift, the number of Licensed Nurses (RNs, LPNs, and LVNs) and the number of unlicensed nursing personnel (CNAs) directly responsible for resident care will be posted in a prominent location (accessible to residents and visitors) and in a clear and readable format. Item 3. Shift staffing information shall be recorded on the Nursing Staff Directly Responsible for Resident Care form for each shift. The information recorded on the form shall include a. The name of the facility. b. The date for which the information is posted. c. The resident census at the beginning of the shift for which the information is posted. d. Twenty-four (24)-hour shift scheduled operated by the facility. e. The shift for which the information is posted. f. Type (RN, LPN, LVN, or CNA) and category (licensed or non-licensed) of nursing staff working during that shift. g. Actual time worked during that shift for each category and type of nursing staff. h, Total number of licensed and non-licensed nursing staff working for the posted shift. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 675364 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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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.

  • 0727GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    F727 - Except when waived under paragraph (f) or (g) of this section, the

    Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

  • 0732GeneralS&S Cno actual harm

    F732 - Nurse Staffing Information

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the May 28, 2023 survey of HOMESTEAD NURSING AND REHABILITATION OF BAIRD?

This was a inspection survey of HOMESTEAD NURSING AND REHABILITATION OF BAIRD on May 28, 2023. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at HOMESTEAD NURSING AND REHABILITATION OF BAIRD on May 28, 2023?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full tim..."

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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