F 0842
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in
accordance with accepted professional standards.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure medical records, in accordance with
accepted professional standards and practices were complete, accurately documented, readily accessible
and systematically organized for 1 of 12 residents (Resident #20) reviewed for accuracy of medical records,
in that:
The facility failed to obtain a physician's order for Resident #20's code status.
This deficient practice could affect residents whose records were maintained by the facility and place them
at risk for errors in care and treatment.
The findings were:
Record review of Resident #20's face sheet, dated 5/5/23 revealed a [AGE] year-old female admitted on
[DATE] and re-admitted on [DATE] and 3/9/23 with diagnoses that included orthopedic aftercare following
surgical amputation, diabetes (a chronic (long-lasting) health condition that affects how your body turns
food into energy), heart failure and acquired absence of right leg above the knee.
Record review of Resident #20's most recent Significant Change MDS, dated [DATE] revealed the resident
was severely cognitively impaired for daily decision-making skills and required two-person physical assist
with bed mobility and transfers.
Record review of Resident #20's comprehensive care plan, revision date 4/23/23 revealed the resident was
a full code (if a person's heart stopped beating and/or they stopped breathing, all resuscitation procedures
will be provided to keep them alive) with interventions that included to review advanced directive options
quarterly and as needed and obtain a copy of full code status physician's order.
Record review of Resident #20's Order Summary Report, dated 5/3/23 revealed there were no physician's
orders for code status.
During an observation and interview on 5/4/23 at 1:44 p.m., LVN A revealed a resident's code status could
be determined by looking in the resident's electronic record under the resident profile which included a
picture of the resident, the code status, admission information and date of birth . LVN A revealed she
believed Resident #20 had a DNR code status. LVN A logged into Resident #20's profile in the electronic
record and revealed, the subheading under code status was blank. LVN A revealed a physician's order for
code status was required but did not know the reason why. LVN A revealed she
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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
675373
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
05/05/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Whispering Springs Rehabilitation and Healthcare C
506 S 7th St
Carrizo Springs, TX 78834
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 0842
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
believed the SW oversaw obtaining code status for the resident and the nurses were tasked with obtaining
the order from the doctor.
During an observation and interview on 5/4/23 at 1:58 p.m., the DON revealed, the first-place nursing staff
would look for a resident's code status would be in the electronic record under the resident's profile. The
DON revealed she believed Resident #20 had a DNR code status. The DON logged into Resident #20's
profile in the electronic record and revealed, the subheading under code status was blank. The DON stated
it was necessary to have a physician's order for code status in case something happened to the resident,
such as if the resident should code (slang for a cardiopulmonary arrest, when the heart suddenly and
unexpectedly stops pumping) so staff would know how to treat the resident and respect their rights and the
resident's/family's wishes. The DON revealed since there was no active order for code status, Resident #20
would have to be considered to have had a full code status until a physician's order could be obtained. The
DON revealed it was the nurse's responsibility to obtain the physician's order for code status.
Record review of the facility policy and procedure titled, Physician Services, revision date February 2021
revealed in part, .A physician must recommend in writing that an individual be admitted to the facility. This
can be accomplished through .d. a physician's admission orders for the resident's immediate care .Once a
resident is admitted , orders for the resident's immediate care and needs can be provided .6. Physician
orders and progress notes are maintained in accordance with current OBRA (Omnibus Budget
Reconciliation Act) regulations and facility policy .
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No. 0938-0391
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
675373
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
05/05/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Whispering Springs Rehabilitation and Healthcare C
506 S 7th St
Carrizo Springs, TX 78834
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
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
observations, interviews, and record reviews, 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 1 of 2
residents (Resident #20) reviewed for infection control practices, in that:
Residents Affected - Few
LVN A did not perform hand hygiene between glove changes when providing wound care to Resident #20
These failures could place residents with wounds at risk for infection, slow wound healing and or a decline
in health.
The findings were:
Record review of Resident #20's face sheet dated 5/5/23 revealed a [AGE] year-old female admitted on
[DATE] and re-admitted on [DATE] and 3/9/23 with diagnoses that included orthopedic aftercare following
surgical amputation, diabetes (a chronic (long-lasting) health condition that affects how your body turns
food into energy), heart failure, acquired absence of right leg above the knee and peripheral vascular
disease (a slow and progressive circulation disorder. Narrowing, blockage or spasms in a blood vessel.)
Record review of Resident #20's most recent Significant Change MDS, dated [DATE] revealed the resident
was severely cognitively impaired for daily decision-making skills and required two-person physical assist
with bed mobility and transfers.
Record review of Resident #20's comprehensive care plan, revision date 5/3/23 revealed the resident had
developed pressure ulcers due to immobility with interventions that included to administer treatments as
ordered and follow facility policies/protocols for the prevention/treatment of skin breakdown.
Record review of Resident #20's Order Summary Report, dated 5/3/23 revealed the following:
-Cleanse Stage I to right buttock with normal saline and 4x4 gauze. Pat dry with 4x4 gauze. Apply Duoderm
dressing to affected area and change every 72 hours and as needed until healed with order date 5/2/23
and no end date.
-Cleanse Stage II to left buttock with normal saline and 4x4 gauze. Pat dry with 4x4 gauze. Apply Duoderm
dressing every 72 hours and as needed until healed every night shift every 3 days with order date 5/2/23
and no end date.
-Wound #12 cleanse arterial wound (also known as an arterial ulcer, a painful injury in the skin caused by
poor dicrulation) to top of left great toe with normal saline, pat dry, apply skin prep every shift with order
dated 3/15/23 and no end date.
-Wound #13 cleanse arterial wound to left toe (2nd digit) with normal saline, pat dry, paint with betadine,
leave open to air every day and evening every shift with order date 4/4/23 and no end date.
Observation on 5/4/23 at 9:48 a.m., during wound care revealed LVN A, after applying the Duoderm
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No. 0938-0391
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
675373
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
05/05/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Whispering Springs Rehabilitation and Healthcare C
506 S 7th St
Carrizo Springs, TX 78834
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
dressing to Resident #20's wound to the right buttock, removed her gloves, did not perform hand hygiene
and put on a new pair of gloves. LVN A then took a second Duoderm dressing and applied it to Resident
#20's wound on the left buttock. LVN A then removed her gloves, did not perform hand hygiene, put on a
new pair of gloves and assisted Resident #20 onto her back, fastened the incontinent brief on the resident
and took a blanket and covered the resident. LVN A then continued with wound care to Resident #20's
lower extremities. LVN A, after pulling back Resident #20's blanket to expose her lower extremities then
removed the resident's offloading boot and then removed the resident's sock to the left foot. LVN A then
removed her gloves, did not perform hand hygiene, put on a new pair of gloves and cleaned the resident's
left great toe and 2nd toe with normal saline. LVN A then removed her gloves, did not perform hand hygiene
and put on a new pair of gloves. LVN A then applied betadine to Resident #20's left great toe, then removed
her gloves but did not perform hand hygiene, put on a new pair of gloves and placed the resident's sock
and boot back on the left foot.
During an interview on 5/4/23 at 10:28 a.m., LVN A revealed she thought she had done well during wound
care but then stated, Now that I think about it, I skipped (not performing hand hygiene between glove
changes) that once or twice. LVN A revealed, hand hygiene was necessary between gloves changes to
prevent cross contamination and was considered an infection control issue. LVN A revealed not performing
hand hygiene between gloves changes could cause Resident #20 to get an infection or sepsis (condition
resulting from presence of harmful microorganisms in the blood or other tissues and the body's response to
their presence) from cross contamination.
During an interview on 5/4/23 at 2:07 p.m., the DON revealed it was best practice to perform hand hygiene,
either by sanitizing the hands or washing with soap and water, during glove changes. The DON revealed,
hand hygiene would be performed before and after changing gloves to prevent cross contamination. The
DON revealed, if there was cross contamination the resident could get sick.
Record review of the facility's In-Service Training Report, dated 12/1/22 revealed LVN A had satisfied the
requirements for proper hand hygiene protocol.
Record review of the facility policy and procedure, titled Handwashing/Hand Hygiene, revision date was
illegible, revealed in part, .This facility considers hand hygiene the primary means to prevent the spread of
infections .2. All personnel shall follow the handwashing/hand hygiene procedures to help prevent the
spread of infections to other personnel, residents and visitors .7. Use an alcohol-based hand rub containing
at least 62% alcohol; or, alternatively, soap (antimicrobial or non-antimicrobial) and water for the following
situations .before donning .gloves .i. After contact with a resident's intact skin .m. after removing gloves .
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