F 0686
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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 ensure that a resident received care,
consistent with professional standards of practice, to prevent pressure ulcers that were avoidable for 1 of 14
residents (Resident #28) reviewed for quality of care.
Residents Affected - Few
The facility failed to ensure Resident #28's physician ordered pressure relief boots were placed on Resident
#28's feet while he was laying in his bed.
This failure could place residents at risk of having skin breakdown .
Findings included:
Record review of Resident #28's face sheet dated 07/02/2024 revealed a [AGE] year-old male admitted on
[DATE] with an original admission date of 08/29/2022, with diagnosis of Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral
Palsy(, disorder of bone density and structure, protein-malnutrition and muscle weakness.
Record review of Resident #28's Quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE], revealed: Section C-Cognitive
Patterns, Resident #28 had a BIMS score of 0 meaning Resident #28 was given the assessment because
he was rarely/never understood; Section GG-Functional Abilities and Goals, Resident #28 was dependent
on staff for all ADL's; Section M- Skin Conditions, Resident #28's skin intact , no pressure ulcers.
Record review of Resident #28's physician orders revealed Start date of 12/30/2022 Keep bed in low
position, pressure relief scoop mattress, pressure relief cushion to w/c [wheel chair], pressure relief boots
to feet for prevention. Every day and night shift
During an observation on 06/30/2024 at 9:10 AM , Resident #28 laying in his bed. Resident #28's bed was
in lowest position. Pressure relief boots were laying on top of the covers and were not on Resident #28's
feet.
During interview on 07/02/2024 at 12:24 PM the ADMN stated he would refer any clinical questions to his
DON and the staff should have followed the policies of the facility.
During an observation and interview on 07/02/2024 at 12:55 PM, the DON stated Resident #28 should
have been wearing pressure relief boots on both his feet to prevent pressure ulcers. The DON stated if the
order stated every day and night shift, then the boots should be on when Resident #28 was laying in bed.
The DON stated Resident #28 did not have any skin issues, the order for pressure relief boots was to
prevent pressure ulcers. The DON lifted the sheet up to reveal that Resident #28 was not
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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
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
675377
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/02/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Bangs Nursing and Rehabilitation
1105 Fitzgerald
Bangs, TX 76823
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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wearing pressure relief boots. The skin on Resident #28's feet was intact with no redness or open areas.
The DON stated she did not know why the boots were not on. She stated they may have been in laundry.
The DON located the boots in the top of Resident #28's closet. The DON stated her expectation was that
orders should have been followed, and per orders, the boots should have been on Resident #28 feet. The
DON stated the effect on resident could have been a pressure ulcer could have developed. The DON stated
she did not have a response to why the boots were not on Resident #28's feet. The DON stated they did not
have a policy for following physician orders.
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
675377
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/02/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Bangs Nursing and Rehabilitation
1105 Fitzgerald
Bangs, TX 76823
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0695
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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 ensure that a resident who needs
respiratory care, is provided such care, consistent with professional standards of practice, the
comprehensive person-centered care plan, the residents' goals and preferences for 2 of 5 (Resident # 85
and Resident #19) reviewed for quality of care.
Residents Affected - Few
1. The facility failed to ensure Resident #85's oxygen nasal cannula and oxygen tubing were not lying in the
floor.
2. The facility failed to ensure Resident #19's nebulizer mask/tubing was placed in a clear plastic bag when
not in use.
These failures placed residents of the facility at risk for respiratory illnesses.
Findings included:
Resident #85
Record Review of Resident #85's electronic Face sheet dated 07/01/2024, revealed a [AGE] year-old male
admitted on [DATE], with the following diagnoses Malignant Neoplasm (uncontrolled abnormal growth of
cells or tissue in the body) unspecified part of unspecified Bronchus or Lung, Anxiety, Hypertension (high
blood pressure) and COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Record review of Resident #85's admission MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed: Section C- Cognitive
Behavior Resident # 85 had a BIMS score of 10, meaning moderately impaired cognitive function.
Record review of Resident 85's Care Plan dated 06/27/2024 revealed: requires supplemental oxygen for
respiratory status of COPD and SOB (shortness of breath) The goal: Resident will tolerate use of
supplemental oxygen and oxygen saturation will remain within normal ranges daily. Interventions: Monitor
for complications related to oxygen use (ears, nose, dry mucosa membranes), Oxygen per nasal cannula
as ordered, Oxygen tubing changed per facility protocol
Record review of Resident #85's Physician Orders dated 06/01/2024 revealed change (oxygen)
mask/tubing every night shift every Sunday.
During an observation and attempted interview on 06/30/2024 at 2:25 PM, Resident #85 was lying in bed,
nasal canula for oxygen was lying on floor beside resident's bed. Resident #85 was not able to provide
response.
Resident #19
Record review of Resident #19's electronic face sheet dated 03/07/2024 revealed a [AGE] year-old female
admitted on [DATE] with the following diagnoses: non-ST elevation Myocardial Infarction (Heart attack) and
Shortness of Breath
Record review Resident #19's Quarterly MDS dated [DATE] revealed: Section C- Cognitive Behavior
Resident #19 had a BIMS Score 13 meaning no cognitive impairment; Section O -Special Treatment
Resident
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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
675377
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/02/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Bangs Nursing and Rehabilitation
1105 Fitzgerald
Bangs, TX 76823
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0695
#19 required oxygen therapy.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Record review Resident #19's Care Plan dated 05/16/2024 Resident #19 Required PRN supplemental
oxygen for shortness of breath to maintain O2 (oxygen) sats (saturation) above 90%. The goal: Resident
will tolerate use of supplemental oxygen and oxygen saturation will remain within normal ranges daily.
Interventions: Monitor for complications related to oxygen use (ears, nose, dry mucosa membranes),
Oxygen per nasal cannula as ordered, Oxygen tubing changed per facility protocol
Residents Affected - Few
Record review Resident #19's Physician orders dated 06/01/2024 Oxygen 2-4 liter per minute PRN (as
needed). Change (oxygen) tubing/mask every night shifts every Sunday.
During an observation on 06/30/24 at 2:30 PM Resident #19 was sitting up in her wheelchair. Her nebulizer
equipment was not stored in a plastic bag or dated when tubing was last changed. Nebulizer mask was
lying on a table at the resident's bedside.
During an interview on 07/02/24 at 10:33 AM, Resident # 19 stated the staff did not always put her
nebulizer mask in a bag. She stated she wished they would have kept the mask in bag to keep it clean. She
stated that she only needed breathing treatments occasionally.
During an interview on 07/02/24 at 10:45 AM, the DON stated oxygen tubing should have been in a clear
plastic bag when not in use. She stated nebulizer masks or tubing and nasal canula should have been in a
clear plastic bag when not in use. She stated tubing and breathing treatment supplies should have been
kept in plastic bag when not in use, for infection control. She stated the Charge Nurse on the Sunday night
shift was responsible for changing oxygen tubing and mask, and nebulizer device each week, and they
should have been dating the plastic bag. She stated there was no harm to residents unless the supplies got
dirty. She stated the best practice was to place tubing in plastic bag. She stated she did not know why this
failure occurred.
During an interview on 07/02/2024 at 10:50 AM, RN A stated the nebulizer tubing, mask, handheld device
should have been in plastic bag when not in use. She stated if she found oxygen tubing on the resident's
floor, she would have replaced it with a new oxygen tubing and nasal canula. She stated the Sunday night
shift nurse should have changed the tubing and put it in a plastic bag, with the date on the bag. She stated
the resident could possibly have gotten an infection if dirty tubing was used. She stated she did not know
how this failure occurred.
During interview on 07/02/2024 at 12:24 PM the ADMN stated he would refer any clinical questions to his
DON and the staff should have followed the policies of the facility.
Review of facility policy titled, Departmental (Respiratory Therapy)-Prevention of Infection dated November
2011 revealed: The purpose of this procedure is to guide prevention of infection associated with respiratory
therapy tasks and equipment, including ventilators, among resident and staff .
Steps in the Procedure: 8. Keep the oxygen cannula and tubing used PRN in a plastic bag when not in use
.
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