F 0578
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to
participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review the facility failed to must comply with the requirements Advance Directives,
These requirements include provisions to inform and provide written information to all adult residents
concerning the right to accept or refuse medical or surgical treatment and, at the resident's option,
formulate an advance directive, This includes a written description of the facility's policies to implement
advance directives and applicable State law for 1 of 8 (#15) residents reviewed for Advanced Directives in
that:
Resident #15's telephone order and care plan did not match his Advanced Directives discussed with family
via Social Worker.
This could affect all residents and could result in residents not receiving their last wish.
The Findings were:
Record review of Resident # 15's admission Record dated 4/6/2023 revealed he was admitted on [DATE],
re-admitted on [DATE] was documented as a DNR (do not resuscitate).
Record review of Resident # 15's telephone order dated 10/3/2022 was documented as a DNR.
Record review of Resident #15's Annual MDS dated [DATE] revealed section C Cognitive Patterns BIMS
score 9/15 (moderate cognitive impairment).
Record review of Resident # 15's care plan dated 3/20/2023 was documented full code.
Record review of Resident # 15's OODNR (out of hospital DNR) was dated on 9/26/2022 and signed by two
witnesses.
Interview on 4/05/2023 at 2:55 PM with SW state Resident #15's chart should have reflected he was a
DNR. The SW stated it was important to discuss the Advanced Directive to honor the resident's last wish.
The SW stated the family and resident understand and discussed Resident #15's Advanced Directive. The
SW stated she immediately lets the nurse aware. This could cause Resident/Family harm if residents
wished were not completed-psychological harm. The SW helped Resident #15's family complete the
OODNR and place on Resident #15's record. SW stated she was responsible to make sure
Resident/Families had or discussed Advanced Directive on admission and during resident stay at facility.
Record review of the policy Advanced Directive dated December 2017 revealed Advance Directives will
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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
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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Val Verde Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
100 Hermann Dr
Del Rio, TX 78840
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
be respected in accordance with state law and facility policy. Upon admission, the resident will be provided
with written information concerning the right to refuse or accept medical or surgical treatment and to
formulate an advance directive if he or she chasses to do so. If resident is incapacitated and unable to
receive information about his or her right to formulate an advance directive, the information may be
provided to the resident's legal representative. Prior to or upon admission of a resident, the social Services
Director or designee will inquire of the resident, his/her family members and/or his or her legal
representative, about the existence of any written advance directives. The plan of care for each resident will
be consistent with his or her documented Advance Directive.
Interview on 4/07/23 02:16 PM with the MDS LVN J stated she was responsible for resident care plans; she
missed the code status and it's important to make sure the resident had his/her last wishes.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Val Verde Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
100 Hermann Dr
Del Rio, TX 78840
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0657
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed,
and revised by a team of health professionals.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review the facility failed to ensure a comprehensive care plan must be developed
within 7 days after completion of the comprehensive assessment. Prepared by an interdisciplinary team,
that includes but is not limited to, the attending physician, A registered nurse with responsibility for the
resident, A nurse aide with responsibility for the resident, A member of food and nutrition services staff for 2
of 8 (Residents #23 and #30) residents that were not invited to care plan conference in that:
1. Resident #23's chart did not include an IDT care plan conference for after the care plan dated 3/21/2023.
2. Resident #30's chart did not include an IDT care plan conference after the care plan dated 3/15/2023.
This could place residents at risk of receiving inadequate interventions not individualized to their care
needs.
The Findings were:
1. Record review of Resident #23's admission Record dated 4/7/2023 revealed he was admitted on [DATE],
re-admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses of cerebral infraction, legal blindness, altered mental status,
disorientation, anemia, metabolic encephalopathy, peripheral vascular disease, end stage renal disease
and diabetes II.
Record review of Resident #23's Significant change MDS dated [DATE] revealed section C cognition
pattern BIMs score 15/15 (cognitively intact), Section G Functional Status required total dependence for
bed mobility, transfers, locomotion off unit, dressing, toilet use, and bathing, her required extensive
assistance with two person assist with eating and personal hygiene, Section O Special Treatments and
Programs, other Dialysis.
Record review of Resident #23's care plan dated 3/21/2023 revealed resident had impaired tissue perfusion
related to hypertension, intervention give anti-hypertensive medications as ordered. Monitor for side effects
such as hypotension, and increased heart rate and effectiveness, give medications for hypotension .,
residents had anemia related to chronic kidney disease intervention-give medications as ordered, The
resident had an ADL self-care performance deficit related the CVA with hemiplegia, right below knee
amputations-intervention floor mattress next to bed, resident bedfast most to the time, allow sufficient time
for dressing and undressing, the resident requires assistance with ADL (activity of daily living) and required
a wheelchair for mobility.
Record review of Resident #23's record revealed no IDT care plan conference was documented after the
care plan dated 3/21/2023.
2. Record review of Resident # 30's admission Record dated 4/6/2023 revealed she was admitted on
[DATE], readmitted on [DATE] with diagnosis hypercapnia, chronic, combines systolic (congestive) and
diastolic (congestive) heart failure, cardiomegaly, anxiety, major depressive disorder, dysphagia, colostomy,
tracheostomy, diabetes II, dysphagia, speech disturbance, and generalized edema.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
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675395
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Val Verde Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
100 Hermann Dr
Del Rio, TX 78840
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(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0657
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Record review of Resident # 30's Significant Change MDS dated [DATE] revealed section C Cognition BIMs
score was 15/15 (cognitively intact), Section G Functional Status she required extensive assistance with
bed mobility, transfers, dressing, toilet use and personal hygiene, she required supervision with one person
assistance with eating, she required a wheelchair for mobility and Section O Special treatment and
programs, Respiratory Treatments, included oxygen, suctioning and tracheostomy.
Residents Affected - Few
Record review of Resident # 30's care plan dated 3/15/2023 the resident was at risk for activity intolerance
related to hypotension, The resident has congestive heart failure-intervention monitor vital signs as needed
and as ordered by Md notify of significant abnormalities, Resident with decline in ADL function since recent
hospital stay is on skilled physical therapy, Resident had and ADL self-care performance deficit related to
respiratory failure with weakness, obesity- intervention- ADL required assistance with staff personnel.
Record review of Resident #23's record revealed no IDT care plan conference was documented after the
care plan dated 3/15/2023.
Interview on 4/06/2023 at 12:05 PM, MDS J stated she was responsible for having the IDT care plan
conference and documenting them in the resident's progress notes. Further interview with DMS J revealed
she was not able to find the IDT care plan conference for Resident #23 and #30. Interview with MDS J
revealed the harm would be that the resident/family was not aware of medical changes. Interview with MDS
J nurse stated the activity director was in charge of making sure the IDT care conferences, she resigned
couple weeks ago, know MDS nurse responsible for IDT care conferences.
Record review of policy Comprehensive Care Plans dated 10/24/2022 It is the policy of this facility to
develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan for each resident, consistent with
resident rights, that included measurable objective and timeframes to meet resident's medical, nursing, and
mental and psychological needs that are identified in the resident's comprehensive assessment. 4. The
comprehensive care plan will prepare by an interdisciplinary team, that included, but is not limited to
attending physician, A registered nurse with responsibility for the resident, A nurse aide with responsibility
for the resident, A member of food and nutrition services staff. 5. The comprehensive care plan will be
reviewed and revised by the interdisciplinary team after each comprehensive and quarterly MDS
assessment.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
675395
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/08/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Val Verde Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
100 Hermann Dr
Del Rio, TX 78840
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 0679
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
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 must provide, based on the comprehensive
assessment and care plan and the preferences of each resident, an ongoing program to support residents
in their choice of activities, individual activities and independent activities, designed to meet the interests of
and support the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident, encouraging both
independence and interaction in the community for 4 of 8 (Residents #1, #8, #10, and #28) residents
reviewed for activities in that:
Residents Affected - Some
1. Resident #1was not offered to attend group activities and no in-room assessment.
2. Resident #8 was not offered to attend group activities and no in-room assessment.
3. Resident #10 did not have an activity in-room assessment.
4. Resident # 28 did not have an activity in-room assessment.
This failure could place residents at risk for isolation and depression.
The Finding were:
Record review of Resident #1, #8. #10 and #28 did not have in-room activity assessments in their resident
records.
1. Record review of Resident #1's admission record dated 4/6/2023 revealed he was admitted on [DATE],
re-admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses of acquired absence of right and left leg above knee, seizures,
anxiety, and lack of coordination.
Record review of Resident #1's admission MDS dated [DATE] revealed Section C Cognitive Patterns BIMS
score was 15/15 (cognitively intact), Section F Preferences for Customary Routine and Activities, resident
was able to respond and staff assessment of daily activities preferences was blank.
Record review of Resident #1 care plan dated 3/23/2023 revealed the resident is dependent on staff for
meting physical, and social needs related to physical limitations, interventions- invite the resident to
scheduled activities, provide a program of activities that is of interest and empowers the resident by
encouraging/allowing choice, self-expression and responsibility. The resident needs assistance with ADLs
as required during the activity, the resident needs 1:1 bedside/in-room visits an activities if unable to attend
out of room visits and the resident needs assistance/escort to activity functions.
Observation on 4/3/2023 at 11:08 AM, , Resident #1 was sitting up in bed, lower extremity amputee, had
side rails for positioning, watching television and wheelchair at bedside. Resident was bedbound. Resident
#1's room was located at the end of the hall.
Observation on 04/04/23 04:52 PM Resident #1 was sitting up in bed, lower extremity amputee, had side
rails for positioning, watching television and wheelchair at bedside. Resident was bedbound. Resident #1's
room was located at the end of the hall.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
675395
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/08/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Val Verde Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
100 Hermann Dr
Del Rio, TX 78840
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 0679
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Observation on 04/05/23 08:48 AM Resident #1 was sitting up in bed, lower extremity amputee, had side
rails for positioning, watching television and wheelchair at bedside. Resident was bedbound. Resident #1's
room was located at the end of the hall.
Interview on 4/04/2023 at 4:58 PM, Resident #1 stated staff don't come to his room and offer him to go
activities. Resident #1 stated he had an activity calendar near his bed. Resident #1 stated he would like to
see movies, music, build lawn [NAME], arm exercise, exercise fingers, would like to cook-rice and practice
cooking.
2. Record review of Resident # 8's admission record dated 4/6/2023 revealed she was admitted on [DATE]
with diagnoses of cervical spondylosis, shortness of breath, repeated falls, muscle wasting ad atrophy and
lack of coordination.
Record review of Resident #8's admission MDS dated [DATE] revealed Section C Cognitive Patterns BIMS
score was 14/15 (cognitively intact), Section F Preferences for Customary Routine and Activities, resident
was able to respond and staff assessment of daily preferences activities was blank.
Record review of Resident # 8's care plan dated 3/29/2023 revealed the resident had little or no activity
involvement related to physical limitations, interventions- invite/encourage the resident's family members to
attend activities with resident in order to support participation, monitor/document for impact of medical
problems on activity level and the resident needs assistance/escort to activity functions.
Observation on 4/3/2023 at 11:56 AM in Resident #8's room revealed she was sitting up in bed and talking
with family and watching television looking outside. Resident was bedbound.
Observation on 4/7/2023 at 11:31 AM in Resident #8's room revealed she was sitting up in bed and talking
with family and watching television looking outside. Resident was bedbound.
Interview on 4/05/2023 at 9:50 AM Resident #8 revealed staff do not come into her room for activity or offer
any activities.
3. Record review of Resident #10 admission record dated 4/6/2023 revealed he was admitted on [DATE],
re-admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses of dementia, hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral
infraction affecting let non -dominant side, bipolar disorder, left/right knee contractor, dependence on
wheelchair, Alzheimer's disease, gastrostomy, major depressive disorder, altered mental status, and lack of
coordination.
Record review of Resident #10's Annual MDS dated [DATE] revealed Section C Cognitive Patterns BIMS
no score was severely impaired, Section F Preferences for Customary Routine and Activities, resident was
not able to respond and had family response and staff assessment of daily preferences was caring for
personnel belonging, receiving shower, family involvement in care and discussions listening to music.
Record review of Resident # 10 care planned dated 3/29/2023 revealed the resident is independent for
meting emotional, intellectual, physical and social needs related to dependent on staff due to physical
limitations and cognitive impairment, interventions- invite resident to scheduled activities and ensure that
the activities the resident is attending are compatible with physical and mental capabilities.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
675395
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/08/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Val Verde Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
100 Hermann Dr
Del Rio, TX 78840
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(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0679
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Observation on 4/3/2023 at 11:06 AM in Resident #10's room revealed he was lying in bed, with tube
feeding machine on, and not interviewable. Also, observed in the dining hall with activity going on.
Observation on 4/04/23 08:41 AM in Resident #10's room revealed he was lying in bed, with tube feeding
machine on, and not interviewable. Also, observed in the dining hall with activity going on.
Residents Affected - Some
4. Record review of Resident #28 admission record dated 4/6/2023 revealed she was admitted on [DATE]
with diagnoses of schizophrenia, delusional disorder, major depressive disorder, muscle wasting and
atrophy and lack of coordination.
Record review of Resident # 28's Quarterly MDS dated [DATE] revealed Section C Cognitive Patterns BIMS
no score was Moderately impaired, Section F Preferences for Customary Routine and Activities was blank,
and staff assessment of daily preferences was blank.
Record review of Resident # 28 care plan date 4/6/2023 revealed the resident is independent for meeting
emotional, intellectual, physical, and social needs related to physical limitation, interventions establish and
record the resident prior level of activity involvement and interest by ., invite residents to scheduled
activities and provide the resident with materials for individual activities as desired and the resident likes to
stay in room and does not like to be bothered by staff.
Observation on 4/3/2023 at 12:15 PM in Resident #16's door was closed, she was in bed and did not want
to be disturbed at the time.
Observation on 4/3/2023 at 12:15 PM and 4/6/2023 at 11 AM in Resident #16's door was closed, she was
in bed and did not want to be disturbed at the time.
Interview on at 4/6/2023 at 12:40 PM, the Administrator stated she could not find the in room activity book.
The Activity Director resigned a few weeks ago. The Administrator could not find the in-room activity
calendar, the Administrator said she had seen activity director do in room activity with residents but does
not have documentation (could not remember which resident, time or date). The Administrator stated the
harm to residents would be residents' mood would be affected and residents would not be able to
participate in activities.
Record review of Activity policy (no date) revealed The facility had an on-going program of activities
designed to meet the interests and the physical, mental and psychosocial wellbeing of each resident in
accordance with his/her comprehensive assessments. Residents, particularly bedfast and those resident
unable to participate in-group activities will be visited by Activity Director Activity Assistant, and/or
volunteers and document in the appropriate record. 7 .resident assessments but not less than often than
once each quarter. 8. Reassess each resident every 12 months on the activity's component of the Resident
Assessment.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
675395
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A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Val Verde Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
100 Hermann Dr
Del Rio, TX 78840
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0684
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** POST MPRO
Residents Affected - Few
Based on interviews and record reviews the facility failed to have nursing staff with the appropriate
competencies and skills sets to provide nursing and related services to assure resident safety and attain or
maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident, as
determined by resident assessments and individual plans of care and considering the number, acuity and
diagnoses of the facility's resident population for 1 of 32 residents (Resident #140) reviewed for infections /
infestations, in that:
1. Resident #140 was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection with 2 different microbial pathogens for which
Resident #140 was not treated for over 25 days 04/08/2023 to 05/07/2022 and resulted in Resident #140's
hospitalization with a diagnosis of urinary tract infection sepsis [the body's extreme response to an
infection] and passed away.
An Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) situation was identified on 04/07/2023. While the IJ was removed on
04/08/2023, the facility remained out of compliance at a severity level of actual harm that was not
Immediate Jeopardy and a scope of isolated.
This failure placed residents at risk for not receiving necessary care and services resulting in worsening of
condition, hospitalization and/or death.
The findings included:
1. Record review of Resident #140's admission record revealed an admission date of 05/23/2020, and a
hospital emergency discharge date of 05/07/2022, and diagnoses which included neuromuscular
dysfunction of bladder and bladder neck obstruction [when a person lacks bladder control due to brain,
spinal cord or nerve problems].
A record review of Resident #140's quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], revealed Resident #140 was a [AGE]
year-old male without cognitive mental impairment evidenced by a 15 out of 15 score on a BIMS. Resident
#140 had a suprapubic catheter [a surgically created connection between the urinary bladder and the skin
used to drain urine from the bladder in individuals with obstruction of normal urinary flow] and a history of
urinary tract infections. Resident #140 was frequently incontinent of bowels. Resident #140 was not weight
bearing and used a wheelchair to ambulate.
A record review of Resident #140's care plan, dated 04/06/2023, revealed, The resident had an activities of
daily life self-care performance deficit related to contractures to the left leg and above knee amputation;
toilet use; the resident is totally dependent on staff for toilet use. Resident is incontinent of bowel and
required staff to check every two hours. staff to help provide catheter care and empty out the urine
collection bag. The resident has suprapubic catheter at risk for UTI sepsis. The resident has suprapubic
catheter; position catheter bag and tubing below the level of the bladder . monitor record report to medical
doctor for signs and symptoms of urinary tract infection pain burning blood thinning hearing cottages fever
chills altered mental status.
A record review of Resident #140's nursing progress notes, dated 04/01/2022 , at 03:12 AM, revealed RN A
documented, Resident c/o pain to bladder area. c/o burning to stoma area. noted with leakage from stoma
area around foley catheter. Catheter irrigated with NS but noted to drain poorly and leak
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
675395
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/08/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Val Verde Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
100 Hermann Dr
Del Rio, TX 78840
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(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0684
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
more around stoma area. Unable to aspirate urine residual from catheter with 60cc syringe. Area around
stoma cleaned and TAO applied generously around catheter. Belly bag repositioned below resident's
scrotum to provide better drainage to gravity. plan to collect urine for ua /c & s this am.
A record review of Resident #140's nursing progress notes revealed LVN B documented on 04/06/2022 , at
09:35 PM resident back from urology appt. NP E requested for resident to have SP drain to gravity and no
belly bag. facility to collect UA and send to [local hospital] for C/S. and to continue with current medications.
Follow up in four months [DATE], at 01:50 PM. This SN advised resident that I needed to change foley bag
[urine collection] to either a leg bag or normal foley bag, resident refused and stated he wants AM shift to
change it.
A record review of Resident #140's laboratory report, dated 04/08/2022, revealed Resident #140, collected
04/03/2022 .reported 04/08/2022 .detected urinary tract assay results organism's enterococcus faecalis
.proteus mirabilis.
A record review of Resident #140's nurse progress notes revealed LVN C documented on 04/12/2022 , at
10:25 AM, UA with CS results dated 04/07 faxed to Dr. F [urologist] office for review. Culture revealed 2
organisms. Proteus mirabilia and enterococcus faecalis. Pending MD response.
A record review of Resident #140's laboratory report, dated 04/12/2022, revealed Resident #140, collected
04/07/2022, urine culture final organism 1 proteus mirabilis .organism 2 enterococcus faecalis. [Proteus
mirabilis a bacterium known to cause serious infections in humans. Enterococcus faecalis a bacterium can
cause life-threatening infections].
A record review of Resident #140's nurse progress notes, dated 04/13/2022 , at 12:08 PM, revealed LVN C
documented, called and left voicemail on Dr. F's office line to follow up with urinalysis results. Pending call
back.
A record review of Resident #140's nurse progress notes, dated 04/19/2022 , at 11:31 AM, revealed LVN C
documented, spoke with [medical office person] regarding residents UA with CS results. states she will look
into it and relay message to the nurses.
A record review of Resident #140's nurse progress notes revealed LVN C documented on 05/07/2022, at
08:15 AM, resident noted with severe AMS and complaining of pain. RP has been notified and EMS has
been dispatched .resident admitted to [local hospital] med surge room [xxx], DX: UTI, Sepsis as per RN G.
During an interview on 04/05/2023 at 10:20 AM, LVN C stated nurses enter lab orders into the facility's lab
contractor's portal website, then document on the nurses' 24-hr. report and from there the nurse checks the
lab's website for the results, print out the results, and then the DON recovers the lab reports and gives them
to LVN J the MDS nurse. LVN C was given a report of the survey finding for Resident #140 where on
04/12/2023, 04/13/2023, and 04/19/2023 LVN C attempted to contact Dr. F.; once faxed abnormal lab
results to Dr. F's office, then called and left a message for Dr. F, and then called and left a message for Dr. F
with office personnel. LVN C was asked if she escalated the inability to provide Dr. F an SBAR to her
supervisors, Resident #140's attending physician Dr. H, and ultimately to the facility's medical director; LVN
C stated she could not recall the details of a year ago, however LVN C stated, if it was not documented it
was not done. LVN C stated the review of her documentation on the dates 04/12/2022, 04/13/2022, and
04/19/2022 appeared as if she was attempting, unsuccessfully, to SBAR Dr. F for Resident #140's UTI
infections evidenced by the UA C&S
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
675395
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/08/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Val Verde Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
100 Hermann Dr
Del Rio, TX 78840
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 0684
abnormal lab results.
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
During an interview on 04/05/2023 at 2:25 PM, LVN B received a report of her documentation for Resident
#140 on 04/06/2022 where she documented Resident #140 had returned from their urology appointment
and had a new order for a UA with a CS. LVN B stated she could not recall the details but stood on the
accuracy of her note. LVN B was asked to demonstrate her documentation for the physicians' order for the
UA with C&S. LVN B stated she reviewed Resident #140's record and could not find any order for Resident
#140 to have a UA with a C&S on 04/07/2022. In response to the lack of a documented order for the UA
with C&S LVN B stated, I am human and I can make mistakes.
Residents Affected - Few
During an interview on 04/07/2023 at 03:48 PM, with the DON and the ADON, the DON stated Resident
#140 had a need for a suprapubic catheter related to a neurogenic bladder, which was to drain via gravity to
a dependent urine collection bag positioned below the bladder. Resident #140 was non-compliant with the
position of the dependent urine collection bag positioned below the bladder and would often reposition the
collection bag in between his legs where the bag could be exposed to bacteria related to incontinence of
bowels. Resident #140 was assessed by LVN C, on 03/30/2022, with s/s of a UTI and received an order for
a UA and CS from NP E which was executed, and the facility received results on 04/05/2022. Resident
#140 was seen on 04/06/2022 by Dr. F and returned to the facility with new orders from Dr. F's NP E, for a
UA w/ CS to be collected and sent to the local hospital, no order for the UA was evidenced in the record,
however the UA sample was collected and sent to the local hospital on [DATE]. The facility received the UA
results on 04/12/2022 to reveal 2 urinary bacterium and the report was faxed to Dr. F office at 10:30 AM, on
04/12/2022. The DON stated Resident #140 received a 1-time dose of amoxicillin 2000mg on 04/12/2022
for dental extraction, and the ADON stated amoxicillin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic which the 04/12/2022
UA CS revealed Amoxicillin could treat the infection. The DON stated LVN C attempted three separate
times to reach Dr. F and Dr. F's office could not be reached, once by fax, and once with a voice message,
and once with an actual call to Dr. F's office with Dr. F's office person who stated she would relay the
message to the nurses. The ADON stated Resident #140 was alert and oriented x3, without a fever, no
nausea, no vomiting, no diarrhea. The DON stated and read from the hospital admission record dated
05/07/2022, on arrival patient communicated well states he feels fine, he follows commands appropriately,
denies any nausea and vomit, abdominal pain, patient is non tachycardic [a heart rate over 100 beats a
minute], no distress noted and afebrile [no fever]. He was sent for confusion and facility stated he was
talking in word salad [a confused or unintelligible mixture of seemingly random words and phrases]. when
the DON was asked what should have happened the DON stated she refused to answer.
During an interview on 04/07/2023 at 10:50 AM, the Medical Director stated he was familiar with Resident
#140 and recalled Resident #140 had a history of recurrent UTI's related to his suprapubic catheter. The
Medical Director was given a report of survey findings to include Resident #140 was recognized with a
urinary tract infection on 04/06/2022 and again on 04/12/2022, specifically the pathogens enterococcus
faecalis and proteus mirabilis, without any documentation for communication with a physician, without any
documented order for a urinalysis lab, and no report to a physician for the 2 pathogens identified. The
Medical Director was given a report of survey findings to include Resident #140 was assessed with altered
mental status on 05/07/2022 and was transferred to the local hospital where Resident #140 was admitted
with the diagnosis urinary tract infection sepsis and passed away during his hospital stay. The Medical
Director stated Resident #140 should have been supported with an opportunity for a physician to intervene
and possibly provide various supports to address the infections prior to Resident #140's hospital transfer.
The Medical Director was given survey evidenced data to include the facility unsuccessfully attempted to
report to Dr. F, the urologist, on 04/12/2022,
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
675395
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/08/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Val Verde Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
100 Hermann Dr
Del Rio, TX 78840
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 0684
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
04/13/2022, and again on 04/19/2023. The Medical Director stated the expectation was for the facility staff
to have given a report of the double pathogen infection to the next escalated physician to include a report to
Resident #140's attending physician, Dr. H, and ultimately himself, the medical Director. The Medical
Director stated he could not recall if he had been given a report but if he had been given a report, he would
have intervened. The Medical Director stated sepsis is a serious infection where the infection has spread
from its origin to the systemic body to possibly include the blood and could have serious injury potentials to
include death. The Medical Director stated the report of a double pathogen urinary infection was a serious
result and would not have been ignored and required a physician's intervention. The Medical Director stated
he has intervened in similar infections and could have treated the infection at the resident's home to include
many possible interventions to include, pushing fluids, monitoring for signs and symptoms of infection, oral
and intravenous antibiotics, and to ultimately transfer a patient to the hospital. The Medical Director stated
there could have been an advantage to treat residents in their home and in theory reduce the possibility for
cross contamination of pathogens which could happen at the hospital. The Medical Director was given a
report of survey findings to include Resident #140 was assessed during his time at the facility with the
infection to be free from signs and symptoms of infection to include Resident #140 was without a fever, and
had vital signs within normal limits; the Medical Director stated the fact was Resident #140's urinalysis lab
revealed a serious double pathogen infection and was enough to warrant treatment. The Medical Director
stated in his medical practice he has encountered a patient without any signs and symptoms of infection
other than a positive infection lab result and he would not ignore the lab result and would intervene with
some type or types of treatment to eliminate the infection.
During an interview on 04/07/2023 at 03:48 PM, the DON stated the expectation is for nurses to document
all communications with physicians, new orders, and follow ups in the residents' medical records.
During an interview on 04/07/2023 at 10:50 AM, The medical director stated the expectation was for all
physician communications, orders, and nursing follow ups to be documented accurately in the resident's
medical record.
A record review of the National Institute of Aging's website, an official website of the United States
government, https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/taking-medicines-safely-you-age , accessed, 04/24/2023,
Taking Medicines Safely as You Age revealed, It can be dangerous to combine certain prescription drugs,
OTC medicines, dietary supplements, or other remedies .To avoid potentially serious health issues, talk to
your doctor about all medicines you take, including those prescribed by other doctors, and any OTC drugs,
vitamins, supplements, and herbal remedies. Mention everything, even ones you use infrequently. Starting a
new medicine: Talk with your health care provider before starting any new prescription, OTC medicine, or
supplement, and ensure that your provider knows everything else you are taking. Discuss any allergies or
problems you have experienced with other medicines. These might include rashes, trouble breathing,
indigestion, dizziness, or mood changes. Make sure your doctor and pharmacist have an up-to-date list of
your allergies so they don't give you a medicine that contains something that could cause an allergic
reaction. You will also want to find out whether you'll need to change or stop taking any of your other
prescriptions, OTC medicines, or supplements while using this new medicine. Mixing a new drug with
medicines or supplements you are already taking might cause unpleasant and sometimes serious
problems. For example, mixing a drug you take to help you sleep (a sedative) and a drug you take for
allergies (an antihistamine) can slow your reactions and make driving a car or operating machinery
dangerous.
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
675395
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/08/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Val Verde Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
100 Hermann Dr
Del Rio, TX 78840
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 0684
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
A record review of the manufactures lice shampoo treatment's website,
https://ridlice.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/RID_Complete_Kit_Insert_English.pdf , accessed
04/24/2023, revealed, WARNINGS: For External use only Do not use near the eyes, inside nose, mouth,
vagina, or on lice in eyebrows or eyelashes. See a doctor if lice are present in these areas. Ask a doctor
before use if you are allergic to ragweed. May cause breathing difficulty or an asthmatic attack. When using
this product keep eyes tightly closed and protect eyes with a washcloth or towel. If product gets in eyes,
flush with water right away. Scalp itching or redness may occur. Stop use and consult a doctor if breathing
difficulty occurs, eye irritation occurs, skin or scalp irritation continues, or infection occurs. Keep out of reach
of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away .Use towels to
protect eyes and clothes from treatment. Apply RID® Lice Killing Shampoo to DRY HAIR or affected
area. Apply enough product to saturate. Thoroughly massage product into scalp, behind ears and onto back
of neck. Allow product to remain on hair for 10 minutes, but no longer. Add warm water and massage to
form lather. Rinse thoroughly, e.g., in a sink. Repeat this step in 7-10 days to kill any newly hatched lice.
A record review of the facilities Laboratory Services and Reporting policy dated, 04/08/2023, Revealed, the
facility must provide or obtain laboratory services in ordered by a physician, positions assistant, nurse
practitioner, or clinical nurse specialist in accordance with state law. policy and explanation and compliance
guidelines: the facility must provide or obtain laboratory services to meet the needs of its residents. the
facility is responsible for the timeliness of the services. should the facility provide its own laboratory services
the services must meet the applicable requirement for laboratories. if the laboratory chooses to refer
specimens for testing to another laboratory, the referral laboratory must be certified in the appropriate
specialties and subspecialties of service in accordance with requirements. assist the resident in making
transportation arrangements to and from the laboratory if necessary. all laboratory reports will be dated and
contain the name and address of the testing laboratory and will be filed in the residence clinical record.
promptly notified the ordering physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or clinical nurse specialist
of laboratory results that fall outside the clinical reference range. if unable to reach the ordering prescriber
with abnormal lab results the medical director will be notified.
This was determined to be an Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) on 04/07/2023 at 08:00 PM. The administrator was
notified. The Administrator was provided with the IJ template on 04/07/2023. The following Plan of Removal
was accepted on 04/08/2023 at 3:30 PM.
Plan of Removal Verification, April 8, 2023
LETTER OF CREDIBLE ALLEGATION
FOR REMOVAL OF IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY
Issue:
F-Tag: 684
The facility failed to notify MD/Medical director of change in condition and abnormal lab values.
Resident #140 no longer resides in the building.
A record review of Resident #140's admission record dated, 04/07/2023, revealed an admission date
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
675395
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/08/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Val Verde Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
100 Hermann Dr
Del Rio, TX 78840
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0684
of and discharge hospital date of 05/07/2022.
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
During an interview on 04/07/2023 at 03:40 PM the DON stated Resident #140 was discharged to the
hospital on [DATE] for altered mental status.
Residents Affected - Few
Director of Nursing and/ or designee completed a Lab audit, consisting of 39 residents with 5 lab orders
from March 1, 2023- April 7, 2023, on 4/8/2023 looking for abnormal values, transcription, and MD/Medical
Director notification. Medical Director will be notified if Primary MD does not respond.
During an interview on 04/08/2023 at 3:53 PM the ADON stated the facility assessed all 39 residents for
changes of condition, PCP SBARs, new orders, and lab results for the last month up to 04/07/2023. And
discovered 5 residents (#1, #4, #8, #26, and #29), with new orders for labs, SBARS, and progress notes to
detail the changes of conditions. AON stated, During an audit we did a lab audit on every single Resident,
reviewed for accuracy, specific to include, Progress notes, PCP, communications, orders, lab results, follow
with next nurse.
A record review of Resident #1's medical record revealed orders for labs, dated 03/01/2023. A record
review of the resulted labs revealed abnormal results. Continued review of the medical record revealed a
progress note by the DON which read, phoned doctor T to discuss resident lab values CBC, Keppra, mag,
CMP, phenobarbital, A1C. no new orders received resident to keep appointment to reestablish care next
week.
A record review of Resident #4's medical record revealed lab orders for PT/INR dated 03/18/2023 revealed
the Medical Director ordered, recheck in 2 weeks. A record review revealed a progress note dated
03/18/2023 by LVN C, PT/INR results reviewed with medical director. new order to continue same strength
and recheck PT INR in two weeks. A record review of the lab result dated 03/31/2023 revealed abnormal
results for PT/INR. A record review revealed a progress note, dated 04/05/2023, LVN C documented,
PT/INR results from 03/30/2023 reviewed with the medical director. PT - 32.9, INR, 3.3. recheck PT/INR in
three weeks. PT INR updated on the log. A record review revealed a new order, dated 04/05/2023, from the
medical director, PT/INR in three weeks 04/25/2023.
A record review of Resident #8's medical record revealed an order, dated 03/27/2023, CBC, CMP, iron,
TIBC, ferritin, magnesium. a record review of the lab results revealed an abnormal lab, dated 03/31/2023. A
record review of the progress notes revealed the DON documented on 04/08/2023, reviewed lab results
CBC, CMP, ferritin, magnesium, iron, with doctor H. no new orders.
A record review of resident #26's medical record revealed an order dated 03/14/2023 revealed CBC, CMP,
lipid, TSH, microalbumin, UA with C&S to be drawn today 03/14/2023 and take into the local hospital
laboratory. A record review revealed a progress note dated 03/30/2023, by LVN I, over the phone
appointment with doctor W, medical director will refer resident to kidney specialist both referral and lab
orders will be faxed to the facility tomorrow morning once the medical director closes the note the medical
director verbalized no new orders for 03/14/2023 urinalysis results resident asymptomatic. resident aware
and representative stated understood.
Director of Nursing was reeducated by the Regional Clinical Specialist on 4/8/23 regarding the below
education. After receiving the training the Director of Nursing Service or designee will re-educate the
current Licensed Nursing (24 Licensed Nurses) staff and any new Licensed Nurses hires prior to working
their next assigned shift regarding notification of MD/Medical director of abnormal lab values, change of
condition and correct transcription of lab orders. The Medical Director will be
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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
675395
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/08/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Val Verde Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
100 Hermann Dr
Del Rio, TX 78840
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 0684
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
notified if Primary MD does not respond in a timely manner. Notification efforts will be documented in
progress notes. Current Licensed Nurse staff (24 Licensed Nurses) and any new Licensed Nurse hires will
also be re-educated on Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation prior to working their next assignment shift. No
staff will be allowed to work until the re-education is completed. Re-education will be completed as of
4/8/23. A policy was developed in regard to the above education on Laboratory Services and Reporting
which includes notifying the Medical Director if unable to contact the ordering Physician, Physician
extenders, including NP and PA with abnormal lab results.
A record review of the facility's in-service dated 04/07/2023, revealed the DON received a 1 hr. education to
cover orders for UA and CNS should be transcribed to PC in order form. medical director nurse
practitioners' physicians' assistants and medical doctors must be informed of abnormal lab results. If no
response escalates to the medical director. all efforts to be documented in PCC. all abnormal labs must be
called to a physician. changes in condition are called to physician and documented and followed up. Further
review revealed the DON's signature and printed name.
During an interview on 04/08/2023 at 08:18 PM the DON stated she received the 1 hr. in-service and
returned the education to all 24 of her nurses. The DON stated any new Licensed Nurses hires prior to
working their next assigned shift regarding notification of MD/Medical director of abnormal lab values,
change of condition and correct transcription of lab orders. The Medical Director will be notified if Primary
MD does not respond in a timely manner. Notification efforts will be documented in progress notes. Current
Licensed Nurse staff (24 Licensed Nurses) and any new Licensed Nurse hires will also be re-educated on
Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation prior to working their next assignment shift. No staff will be allowed to work
until the re-education is completed. Re-education will be completed as of 4/8/23.
During an interview on 04/08/2023, at 04:04 PM, LVN B stated she was a charge nurse at the facility and
usually worked the 02:00 PM to 10:00 PM shift on either the 100-200 hall or the 300-400 hall. LVN B stated
she worked 04/08/2023 and received an in-service prior her LVN duties on the floor. LVN B stated the
in-services included abuse, neglect, and exploitation prevention, documenting in residents' medical records,
to include physicians' communications, SBAR's, orders, lab results, and continuity of care documentation.
During an interview on 04/08/2023, at 03:54 PM, LVN D stated she was the treatment nurse for the facility
from 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM and last worked 04/08/2023. LVN D stated she received in-service training prior
to working her shift and included documenting in a residents record any changes of condition,
communication with physicians, new orders, lab results, and if a physician cannot be contacted the medical
director should be included in a report to include new orders documented in the residents' permanent
record.
Monitoring of the plan of removal included:
During an interview on 04/08/2023, at 03:54 PM, LVN K stated she is the MDS nurse, works Monday
through Friday, 8-5 PM and occasionally works the floor. LVN K stated she was in-serviced 04/08/2023 to
include a communication w/ document in the resident's permanent record any change of condition, SBAR
to the PCP, and if the PCP is unavailable to escalate the communication to the next PCP to ultimately
include the Medical Director. LVN K stated the in-services also included documenting in the Resident's
permanent record all orders documenting the communication with the doctor. LVN K stated all lab results
are to be reported to the PCP and critical labs are to be immediately reported to a physician up and
including the Medical Director. LVN K stated she was also in-serviced on ANE allegations
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
675395
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/08/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Val Verde Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
100 Hermann Dr
Del Rio, TX 78840
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 0684
and ANE preventions.
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
During an interview on 04/08/2023 at 04:34 PM LVN X stated she worked as an LVN charge nurse and her
usual shift was 02:00 PM to 10:00 PM. LVN X stated she received and in-service for ANE allegation
reporting, and ANE prevention, as well as, documenting in the residents permanent record any and all PCP
communications, changes of conditions, lab results, new orders, and documents PCP communications
without new orders in the progress notes, LVN X stated if she could not report to any PCP's she would
escalate the order to the Medical Director.
Residents Affected - Few
During an interview on 04/08/2023 at 04:40 PM LVN W, stated she worked the 10:00 PM to 06:00 Am shift
as a charge nurse in the facility and received in-service training on 04/08/2023 which included 2 in-services
for ANE allegations, ANE prevention, to which a report would be given to the ANE prevention coordinator
the Administrator, LVN W stated she received an in-service which included education to document in the
residents permanent record any and all communications with the PCP and if the PCP was not available to
escalate the SBAR to the Medical Director.
During an interview on 04/08/2023 at 05:00 pm RN N stated she works as a RN supervisor on the
weekends from 06:00 to 02:00 PM. RN N stated she was in-serviced on 04/08/2023 to include education for
ANE prevention to include reporting to the Administrator. RN N stated she received an in-service which
included education to document in the resident's permanent record any and all communications with the
PCP and if the PCP was not available to escalate the SBAR to the Medical Director.
During an interview on 04/08/2023 at 05::33 PM LVN O stated she worked as an LVN charge nurse and her
usual shift was 02:00 PM to 10:00 PM. LVN O stated she received and in-service for ANE allegation
reporting, and ANE prevention, as well as, documenting in the residents permanent record any and all PCP
communications, changes of conditions, lab results, new orders, and documents PCP communications
without new orders in the progress notes, LVN O stated if she could not report to any PCP's she would
escalate the order to the Medical Director.
During an interview on 04/08/2025 at 04:57 PM LVN I stated she last worked 04/07/2023 and was
responsible for Resident #4, on 03/18/2023 she received PT/INR lab results for Resident #4, SBAR'ed the
Medical Director, received new order from the medical Director, entered the new order into Resident #4's
permanent record, entered the new lab order in the facility's lab contractor's website portal, and documents
the details in Resident #4's progress notes. LVN I stated on 04/08/2023 she received and in-service for
ANE allegation reporting, and ANE prevention, as well as, documenting in the residents permanent record
any and all PCP communications, changes of conditions, lab results, new orders, and documents PCP
communications without new orders in the progress notes, LVN I stated if she could not report to any PCP's
she would escalate the order to the Medical Director.
During an interview on 04/08/2023 at 05:39 PM RN R stated she was the weekend RN supervisor and
worked 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM. RN R stated she received and in-service for ANE allegation reporting, and
ANE prevention, as well as, documenting in the resident's permanent record any and all PCP
communications, changes of conditions, lab results, new orders, and documents PCP communications
without new orders in the progress note. RN N stated if she could not report to any PCP's she would
escalate the order to the Medical Director.
During an interview on 04/08/2023 at 05:39 PM RN S stated she was the weekend RN supervisor and
worked 10:00 PM to 06:00 AM. RN R stated she received and in-service for ANE allegation reporting, and
ANE prevention, as well as, documenting in the resident's permanent record all PCP communications,
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Val Verde Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
100 Hermann Dr
Del Rio, TX 78840
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F 0684
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
changes of conditions, lab results, new orders, and documents PCP communications without new orders in
the progress note. RN N stated if she could not report to any PCP's she would escalate the order to the
Medical Director.
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STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
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100 Hermann Dr
Del Rio, TX 78840
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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 interview and record review the facility failed to ensure the services of a registered nurse for at
least 8 consecutive hours a day, 7 days a week in that:
Residents Affected - Some
The facility was missing 13 days of RN coverage for the last 6 months (October -March 2023).
This could affect all residents and could result in residents at risk for not receiving necessary care and
services.
The Findings were:
Record review of the PBJ d ate report dated 3/31/2023 revealed No RN Hours was triggered.
Record review of RN coverage report from October to March 2023 revealed 13 days with no RN coverage
for 8 hours a day.
Missing dates included:
-10/22/2022 had no hours,
-11/5/2022 had 1.50 hours,
-11/13/2022 had .87 hours,
-11/19/2023 had 1.50 hours,
-11/26/2022 had 3.75 hours,
-11/27/2022 had 1.45 hours,
-12/17/2022 had 1.97 hours,
-12/18/2022 had 5 hours,
-12/31/2022 had no hours,
-1/7/2023 had no hours,
-1/8/2023 had no hours,
-1/29/2023 had 7.15 hours,
-2/12/2023 had no hours, and
-3/11/2023 had no hours.
Interview on 4/4/2023 at 4:16 PM, the Administrator stated the regular weekend RN went on leave and
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100 Hermann Dr
Del Rio, TX 78840
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verified they did not have RN coverage for the 13 days for the last 6 months.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Interview on 4/4/20223 at 4:26PM with the DON and ADON, both RNs confirmed they scheduled the RN
coverage as best they could and were aware they were short an RN to cover the weekend shift.
Residents Affected - Some
Interview on 4/05/2023 at 1:03 PM, the Administrator stated she was aware that there were days RNs were
not scheduled due to no RN available. The Administrator stated there was no harm to residents, and it was
important to have an RN. The Administrator stated the DON was always available by phone if no RN was
on schedule to work. The Administrator discussed the RN shortage with corporate and Medical Director
and were actively working on hiring an RN.
Record review of policy, Nursing Services-Registered Nurse (RN) dated October 2022 revealed It is the
intent of the facility to comply with Registered Nurse staffing requirements. Definitions: Full time is defined
as working 40 hours or more hours a week. 1. The facility will utilize the services of a RN for at least 8
consecutive hours per day, 7 days per week. 2. The facility will designate a RN to serve as the Director of
Nursing on a full-time basis. 4. The facility is responsible for submitting timely and accurate date through the
CMS Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) system
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Val Verde Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
100 Hermann Dr
Del Rio, TX 78840
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F 0755
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a
licensed pharmacist.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review the facility failed to provide pharmaceutical services (including procedures that
assure the accurate acquiring, receiving, dispensing, and administering of all drugs and biologicals) to
meet the needs of each resident for 2 of 8 (Residents #23 and #30) residents reviewed for medications in
that:
1. Resident #30's Midodrine (to treat orthostatic hypotension) did not have parameters and were not
reordered after she returned from the hospital.
2. on 3/15/2023 Resident #30's blood pressure was elevated and Midodrine was documented as
administered with no order for parameters.
3 Resident #23's hypertensive medication was documented as administered 4 hours late.
This failure could place residents with blood pressure medication orders and could result in residents
change in condition.
The Findings were:
1. Record review of Resident # 30's admission Record dated 4/6/2023 revealed she was admitted on
[DATE], readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses of, chronic, combines systolic (congestive) and diastolic
(congestive) heart failure, y, anxiety, major depressive disorder, colostomy, tracheostom y, diabetes II,
speech disturbance, and generalized edema.
Record review of Resident #30's telephone order dated 4/30/2022 revealed Midodrine HCI tablet 10 mg
give 1 tablet by mouth three times a day for hypotension hold for SBP >120 DBP>80, pulse >60.
Record review of Resident # 30's telephone order dated 3/1/2023 revealed Midodrine HCI tablet 5 mg give
1 tablet by mouth three times a day for hypotension by LVN I.
Record review of Resident # 30's hospital discharge records dated 3/4/2023 revealed Midodrine 5 mg tab,
feed tube three times a day #10 tab.
Record review of Resident # 30's telephone order dated 4/6/2023 revealed Midodrine HCI tablet 5 mg, give
1 tablet by mouth three times a day for hypotension hold for SBP>110 DBP>70 by the DON.
Record review of Resident #30 consolidated physician orders for April 2023 revealed order for Midodrine
HCI oral tablet 5mg, give 1 tablet by mouth three times a day for hypotension, start dated 3/1/2023. The
hours for administration of the Midodrine medication was 7 am, 5pm, and 7pm.
Record review of Alert Black BOX Warning- MIDODRINE Ant hypotensive, alpha1agonist Warnings The
timing of doses is important and is individualized to the patient. Do not give within the 4 hours of bedtime to
avoid supine hypertension.1
Record review of Resident # 30's Medication Administration record for March 2023, revealed on
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Val Verde Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
100 Hermann Dr
Del Rio, TX 78840
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F 0755
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
3/15/2023 at 5 PM, the medication Midodrine was administered by MA Y the charge nurse that day was RN
AA, according to the DON.
Record review of Resident #30's blood pressure on 3/15/2023 at 4:29 PM was 176/85., this was
documented under vitals in resident records in the software system.
Residents Affected - Few
.
Record review of Resident #30's Initial Nursing Evaluation dated 3/5/2023 revealed re-admission via
stretcher, from hospital for respiratory failure, congested heart failure and tracheostomy by LVN B. The
record Initial Nursing Evaluation revealed mobility-dependent, tracheotomy collar, bowl/bladder
incontinence, required manual wheelchair.
Record review of Resident # 30's progress note revealed no other blood pressure for 3/15/2023, no note
that the nurse called the physician.
Record review of Resident # 30's Significant Change MDS dated [DATE] revealed section C Cognition BIMs
score was 15/15 (cognitively intact) and section O Special treatment and programs, Respiratory
Treatments, included oxygen, suctioning and tracheostomy.
Record review of Resident # 30's care plan dated 3/15/2023 the resident was at risk for activity intolerance
related to hypotension, The resident has congestive heart failure-intervention monitor vital signs as needed
and as ordered by Md notify of significant abnormalities.
During an interview on 04/05/2023 at 05:43 PM, Medication Aide V stated Resident #30 was the only
Resident in the facility who was prescribed the drug midodrine. MA V stated Resident #30 was prescribed
midodrine three times a day, morning, noon, and at bedtime. MA V stated midodrine was a drug that raised
blood pressure and should have parameters instructions for example do not give if blood pressure is
greater than 110/70. MA V stated Resident #30 ' s midodrine order did not have parameters. MA V stated
Resident #30 ' s midodrine order used to have parameters and somehow the parameters were removed.
MA V stated if the resident was administered midodrine while her blood pressure was high it could hurt her,
maybe cause her a stroke.
Interview on 04/05/23 at 06:14 PM with RN S stated the medication aide administers Midodrine medication,
she does not see parameters on the software program, she did not see blood pressure orders, she did ask
staff (not sure of names) about Midodrine, and staff stated she was on Midodrine for a while.
Interview on 4/7/2023 at 1:44 PM with LVN I, admitting nurse on 3/1/2023 stated if there were not changes
in medications from the hospital, then they do not call the physician. Nurse stated she did not call the
physician after Resident #30 returned from the hospital.
Interview on 4/06/2023 at 2:16 PM with the Medical Director stated if Resident #30's blood pressure would
go up, the outcome would be that Resident # 30's blood pressure could have gone higher, this medications
was designed to raise blood pressure.
Interview on 4/06/2023 at 7:20 AM, the DON stated she did call the physician and he ordered parameters
for medication Midodrine for Resident # 30, after surveyor intervention. DON stated she would check and
reassess again, if the blood pressure was high, still high, she would call the physician.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Val Verde Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
100 Hermann Dr
Del Rio, TX 78840
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
The DON stated the CNA's take's the blood pressure and put in the computer. The DON stated she was
surprised the nurse did not see it due to that nurse worked at a dialysis. The DON stated she was not sure
if the nurse saw the blood pressure. The DON stated she did talk to the physician, and he ordered
parameters for Midodrine on 4/6/2023.
Interview on 4/06/2323 at 8:06 AM with the Administrator discussed midodrine orders and Resident #30 did
not have parameters. The Administrator listened to surveyor and did not reply if she was aware of this
concerns and how it might affect the resident.
Interview on 04/06/23 at 8:32 AM with the Medical Director Z (MD) stated DON did talk to him about
Resident # 30's Midodrine, he stated he did see Resident #30 in the hospital. MD Z stated he did not review
orders after Resident came back from the hospital and expected nurses to call him after a resident returned
from hospital to clarification orders. MD Z stated no nurse called him to clarify orders and would expect
nurse to call if resident comes back from the hospital. MD Z stated the Midodrine orders would change
pending on patient case, such as patients on midodrine for dialysis and patients that have low blood
pressure, MD Z stated Resident # 30 was placed on midodrine for hypotension. MD Z stated Resident #30
should have had parameters for Midodrine and not sure why it was dropped. MD Z stated Midodrine was for
low blood pressure, hypotension.
Interview on 4/06/23 at 8:41 AM, MA U stated she administered midodrine to Resident # 30 as prescribed.
MA U stated Resident #30's midodrine order had parameters in the past but currently the order had no
parameters. MA U stated she understood the drug midodrine raises a person's blood pressure and she
checks Resident #30's blood pressure prior to administering the medication. MA U stated she had no
opportunity to record the blood pressure data due to the midodrine order had no parameters specified and
thus no pop up box to document the blood pressure data. MA U stated if Resident #30 had high blood
pressure she would refrain from administering the drug and report the discovery to the charge nurse. MA U
stated she regarded a high blood pressure might be 130 / 90. MA U searched the medical record and
discovered Resident #30's midodrine order for tomorrow, 04/07/2023, had changed to include parameters
which were Hold if blood pressure is greater than 110 Systolic or, 70 diastolic.
Interview on 04/06/23 at 8:59 AM with RN AA, charge nurse on duty on 3/15/2023, stated she worked for
on and off, started back in March 15,2023, being alone, Midodrine she works at dialysis with low blood
pressure patients, the DON called her the AM gave it, MA did not tell her the BP was high, she would check
BP first and then give meds according to order. DON stated there were no parameters and the MAR and
order did not know she did not have parameters and did not know about b/p, no side effects, she does have
bed inclined, she is awake until 10/10:30 pm, on her shift, she last worked at facility, she is a prn she was
not the admitting nurse.
Interview on at 04/06/23 09:28 AM, LVN T stated Resident # 30 the MA would administer the Midodrine
medication to residents. LVN T stated the MAs would first look at the resident vitals and MA if trigger they
will be documented on the software system in resident record under vitals, if BP was too high or too low
they would let nurse know. LVN T stated Resident #30 had no side effects from her administration of
Midodrine when it was low/high. LVN T stated if the BP was high you call the physician, did not know high
blood pressure 176/85, she would have held Midodrine and called the physician. LVN T stated Resident
#30 had been good after hospital, she did not remember if she had parameters, she does not remember
putting in orders, would call the physician if resident had a change in orders. LVN T stated the process if
resident came back from hospital, nurse would call the physician, let the physician know resident was back
from hospital and clarify medications. Surveyor asked LVN T did you call the physician after Resident #30
came back from hospital. LVN T stated she does not
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100 Hermann Dr
Del Rio, TX 78840
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remember if she called the physician.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Interview on at 4/07/2023 at 11:54 AM with DON regarding Resident # 30, she stated the new process from
corporate, if resident came back to facility from hospital, the nurse would erase the previous medications,
never doing that again. The DON said Resident #30's Midodrine parameters were dropped and never
picked back up when returning from hospital. The DON stated Resident #30 was in and out of hospital due
to health condition.
Residents Affected - Few
Interview on 4/07/2023 at 1:44 PM, with LVN I in regard to Resident # 30 stated she did not finish her
admission, Resident # 30 went back out to hospital due to respiratory issues. LVN I stated she was aware
of the new admission resident policy to notify physician. LVN I stated she learned this in school and
in-services that anything MD communication required documentation and if she could not get a hold of MD,
talk to DON/ADON or speak to the medical director.
2. Record review of Resident #23's admission Record dated 4/7/2023 revealed he was admitted on [DATE],
re-admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses of, legal blindness, altered mental status, disorientation, anemia,
metabolic encephalopathy, peripheral vascular disease, end stage renal disease and diabetes II.
Record review of Resident #23's consolidated physician orders for April 2023 revealed Nifedipine ER
(extended release) oral tablet extended release 24-hour 60 mg give 1 tablet by mouth two times a day for
hypertensive encephalopathy medications should not be crushed, hold if SBP > 100, DBP <60 .
Record review of Resident #23's MAR (medications administration record) for April 2023 revealed he was
ordered Nifedipine ER (extended release) oral tablet extended release 24-hour 60 mg give 1 tablet by
mouth two times a day for hypertensive encephalopathy medications should not be crushed, hold if SBP
> 100, DBP <60. This was administered on 4/2/2023 at 12:34 PM, instead of 7:30 AM by CMA CC. The
next dose was administered at 4:57 PM.
Record review of Resident #23's Significant change MDS dated [DATE] revealed section C cognition
pattern BIMs score 15/15 (cognitively intact) and section O Special Treatments and Programs, other
Dialysis.
Record review of Resident #23's care plan dated 3/21/2023 revealed resident had impaired tissue perfusion
related to hypertension, intervention give anti-hypertensive medications as ordered. Monitor for side effects
such as hypotension, and increased heart rate and effectiveness, give medications for hypotension .,
residents had anemia related to chronic kidney disease intervention-give medications as ordered.
Interview on 04/06/2023 at 11:08 AM with CMA U stated Resident #23 stated she administers his
medications on dialysis days before or after he comes back to facility and had not adverse reactions. CMA
U stated the software system window for Nifedipine ER brings up the BP window before the blood pressure
medications with parameters are administered. CMA U stated if there was a question about resident s
blood pressure and medications for blood pressure, she would ask a nurse.
Interview on 4/06/2023 at 8:59 AM with RN AA, charge nurse regarding Resident #23 stated he goes to
dialysis three times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) his schedule 7:15am-11am, chair time, but
sometimes he is late. Resident #23 was bed bound and staff use the Hoyer and takes time to transfer.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Val Verde Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
100 Hermann Dr
Del Rio, TX 78840
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F 0755
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Interview on 4/07/23 at 3:33 PM with the consultant Pharmacist BB stated last time she did a Pharmacy
review for the facility was on 3/19/2023, she revealed she had access to residents' chart from home and
does come to visit monthly. The Consultant Pharmacist BB stated Resident #30 had order for Midodrine for
hypotension. The consultant Pharmacist BB stated Resident #30's review for March 2023 included a
recommendation for Midodrine parameters and staff should let MD aware of Midodrine without parameters.
The consultant Pharmacist BB stated Resident #23 stated if he missed a medication dose for Nifedipine ER
he can take the medication when he can, and if too close take the next medications dose.
Record review of policy Medication Administration dated 10/24/2022, Medications are administered by
licensed nurse, or other staff who are legally authorized to do so in the state, as ordered by the physician
and in accordance with professional standards of practice, in a manner to prevent contamination or
infection. 8. Obtain and record vital signs, when applicable of per physician orders. When applicable, hold
medications for those vital signs outside the physician's prescribed parameters. 17. Sign MAR after
administrated. For those medications requiring vital signs, record the vital signs onto the MAR. 20. Correct
any discrepancies and report to nurse manager.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Val Verde Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
100 Hermann Dr
Del Rio, TX 78840
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F 0761
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted
professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately
locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews the facility failed to store all drugs and biologicals in
locked compartments under proper temperature controls, and permit only authorized personnel to have
access to the keys and the facility failed to label all drugs and biologicals used in the facility, in accordance
with currently accepted professional principles, and include the appropriate accessory and cautionary
instructions, and the expiration date when applicable for 1 of 4 medication carts, reviewed for security and
medication storage and labeling, in that:
1.
The keys for the 300-400 hall cart were unattended, unsecured, and laid upon a counter at the 300-400 hall
nurse's station.
2.
An undated insulin pen for Resident #35 was intended for use and stored in the 300-400 hall medication
cart.
These failures could place residents at risk of adverse effects and ineffective therapeutic effects of their
medication; to include misappropriation of medication property.
The findings included:
1.
During an observation and interview on 04/03/2023 at 02:33 PM revealed a set of keys on a lanyard,
unattended, unsecured, which laid upon the counter at the nurses 300-400 hall station. Surveyor retrieved
the keys and observed no nursing staff within view. Residents observed ambulating in the 300-400 hall. The
300-400 hall medication cart was observed stationed by the 300-400 hall nurse station. The keys were used
to attempt to open the 300-400 hall cart and the cart opened, and was observed to contain residents'
medications; This surveyor locked the cart. The 300-400 hall was observed for nursing staff and revealed
LVN B to exit a resident's room. This surveyor approached LVN B and provided the keys. LVN B stated, You
should not have those keys! and asked, Where did you get them? LVN B stated the keys were the
medication aide keys for the medication aide cart. LVN B stated the Medication Aide U was responsible for
the keys and believed she had clocked out at 02:00 PM since her schedule was 06:00 to 02:00 PM. LVN B
stated Medication Aide should have reported and given LVN B the keys when she finished her shift.
During an interview on 04/05/2023 at 10:28 AM, Medication Aide U stated on 04/04/2023 at 02:00 PM she
approached LVN B and placed the medication cart keys by her while she sat at the nurse's station.
Medication Aide U stated she believed LVN B saw her place the keys by her and believed she would take
the keys into her possession. Medication Aide U stated she should have given a verbal report and handed
her the keys. Medication Aide U stated residents could have been harmed by not having their medications
secured.
During an interview on 04/04/2023 at 05:10 PM, the DON stated the keys to nursing carts are the
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
675395
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/08/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Val Verde Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
100 Hermann Dr
Del Rio, TX 78840
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0761
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
responsibility of each nurse and the keys are to be secured and never be left unattended and unsecured.
The DON stated medication Aide U should have given report and the keys to the charge nurse LVN B.
2.
During a nurse cart review and interview on 04/05/2023 at 11:29 AM, revealed LVN B in care of the
300-400 hall nurses' cart. Review of the 300-400 hall nurse cart revealed Resident #35's insulin injection
pen stored within the cart. Resident #35's insulin injection pen was not dated with the date the pen was
taken out of refrigeration and placed into use. LVN B reviewed #35's insulin injection pen an identified the
medication as Admelog Solostar [a fast acting human insulin]. LVN B stated the insulin injection pen was to
be kept refrigerated until placed into use. LVN B stated when Resident #35 needs the insulin as ordered,
the pen is removed from refrigeration, dated with the date the pen is placed into use, and dated with a date
28 days later, as a discard date, per the manufacture's recommendations. LVN B stated she did not know
when the injection pen was removed from refrigeration and / or when to discard the injection pen. LVN B
stated she would report to the DON and the pharmacist. LVN B stated if the insulin injection pen is out of
refrigeration past the 28 days Resident #35 may not receive the therapeutic effects of the insulin.
During an interview on 04/05/2023 at 05:40 PM, the DON stated all insulin injection pens are stored in the
facility's medication room inside a refrigerator under refrigeration as per the manufacturer's and pharmacy
recommendations. The DON stated whenever an insulin medication is removed from refrigeration it must be
labeled with the date placed into service and then labeled with a discard date as recommended by the
manufacturer. The DON stated the dates are guarantees the medications would be discarded prior to losing
their efficacy.
A record review of the Ademlog Solostar insulin injection pen's manufacture's guidelines revealed, Storage
and handling: dispensing: The original sealed carton with the enclosed instructions for use. Do not use after
the expiration date. Not in use unopened Admelog should be stored in a refrigerator 36 degrees Fahrenheit
to 46 degrees Fahrenheit, but not in the freezer. Do not use Admelog if it has been frozen. In use open
Admelog solostar pens should be stored at room temperature below 86 degrees Fahrenheit and must be
used within 28 days or be discarded, even if they still contain Admelog.
A record review of the facility's Medication and Disposal policy, dated 10/01/2019, revealed, drugs which
have been dispensed for individual residents, are not to be used beyond the expiration date indicated by
the manufacturer, by the pharmacy, or based on the following criteria. the facility is to strictly adhere to the
expiration dating . for multi dose vials of injectable drugs: date and initialed when opened; the expiration
date for the multi dose injectable vials is the manufacturers printed date, unless otherwise indicated by the
manufacturer. it is the responsibility of all nurses who administer medications to monitor the expiration dates
of the medications. expired medications will not be administered in the facility. all expired medications will
be disposed of per facility policy.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
675395
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/08/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Val Verde Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
100 Hermann Dr
Del Rio, TX 78840
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0801
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the
food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to employ staff with the appropriate competencies
and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition services for 1 of 1 dietary manager
reviewed for qualified dietary staff.
The facility failed to employ a certified dietary manager as required.
This failure could place residents who consumed food from the kitchen at risk of not having qualified dietary
staff providing food and nutrition services.
The Findings were:
Record review of staff list with hire date of Dietary Manager (DM) date of hire was 6/4/2018 for
maintenance and started as DM on 2/16/2022.
Interview on 4/03/2023 at 10:20 AM, the DM revealed he was not certified and was in school currently. The
DM stated he had been working as DM for over a year.
Interview on 4/05/2023 at 1: 40 PM, the Administrator stated the DM started in the kitchen position on
2/16/2022. The Administrator had no comments when surveyor asked why the DM was not certified, no
policy was provided before exit.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
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(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
675395
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/08/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Val Verde Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
100 Hermann Dr
Del Rio, TX 78840
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0812
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve
food in accordance with professional standards.
Based on observations, interviews and record reviews the facility failed to ensure store, prepare, distribute
and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety for 1 of 1 kitchen in that:
Residents Affected - Some
Kitchen floor missing tile concrete (porous) in the corner of the kitchen.
A grease trap under the sink that had black grease coming out of the side.
Kitchen counter had missing pieces.
This failure could place residents who received meals from the kitchen at-risk for foodborne illness.
The Findings were:
Observations in the kitchen on 4/05/2023 at 1:39 p.m. to 2:08 p.m., revealed the floor was missing tile and
exposed concrete, under sink area was a grease trap container that had black grease coming out of side,
the counter area had pieces of missing tile. The DM grabbed some gloves, after asked by surveyor what the
substance coming out of grease trap was, he stated it was grease .(under sink to trap grease)
Interview on 4/05/2023 at 2:08 p.m., the DM stated maintenance cleans the grease trap and was not sure
how often. The DM confirmed a section of the floor was missing tile and exposed concrete. The DM
confirmed the counter tile broken and missing tile on the edges. The DM did not reply when asked about
the kitchen concerns.
Observation on 4/05/23 at 3:58 p.m., [NAME] L pureed food for residents using a robot coupe on top of the
kitchen counter with missing pieces of tile. [NAME] L did no reply when asked about kitchen concerns.
Interview on 4/5/2023 at 7:30 p.m., PM surveyor discussed with the Administrator the kitchen concerns and
she did not reply. The Administrator stated she only had the LogBook documentation for kitchen policy this
and a list of items that needed to be completed in the Kitchen completed by maintenance supervisor. The
Administrator stated this list was completed every 6 months.
Interview on 4/06/2023 at 2:30 PM with Maintenance supervisor M stated he cleaned the grease trap in the
kitchen twice a year. The Maintenance supervisor M stated he did not document he cleaned the grease
trap. The maintenance supervisor M did not reply when asked about the grease coming out of the grease
trap machine.
Record review of the policy for Kitchen grease trap, LogBook Documentation no date, revealed Kitchen
rounds General Cleanliness, equipment well maintained, grease traps in place and clean.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
675395
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/08/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Val Verde Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
100 Hermann Dr
Del Rio, TX 78840
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 - Some
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
interviews and record reviews the facility failed to ensure, in accordance with accepted professional
standards and practices, complete, accurately documented, readily accessible, and systemically organized
medical records for each Resident, for 2 of 39 residents (Residents #14 and #140) reviewed for accurate
records, in that:
1.
LVN B did not document Resident #140's physicians orders for a urinalysis with a culture and sensitivity.
2.
LVN B did not document Resident #14's SBAR to the physician and the physician's order.
These failures placed residents at risk for injury by inaccurate / missing records.
The findings included:
1.
Resident #140
A record review of Resident #140's admission record revealed an admission date of 05/23/2020, and a
hospital emergency discharge date of 05/07/2022, and diagnoses which included neuromuscular
dysfunction of bladder and bladder neck obstruction [when a person lacks bladder control due to brain,
spinal cord or nerve problems].
A record review of Resident #140's quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], revealed Resident #140 was a [AGE]
year-old male without cognitive mental impairment evidenced by a 15 out of 15 score on a BIMS. Resident
#140 had a suprapubic catheter [a surgically created connection between the urinary bladder and the skin
used to drain urine from the bladder in individuals with obstruction of normal urinary flow] and a history of
urinary tract infections. Resident #140 was frequently incontinent of bowels. Resident #140 was not weight
bearing and used a wheelchair to ambulate.
A record review of Resident #140's care plan, dated 04/06/2023, revealed, The resident has an activities of
daily life self-care performance deficit related to contractures to the left leg and above knee amputation;
toilet use; the resident is totally dependent on staff for toilet use. Resident is incontinent of bowel and
required staff to check every two hours. staff to help provide catheter care and empty out the urine
collection bag. The resident has suprapubic catheter at risk for UTI sepsis. The resident has suprapubic
catheter; position catheter bag and tubing below the level of the bladder . monitor record report to medical
doctor for signs and symptoms of urinary tract infection pain burning blood thinning hearing cottages fever
chills altered mental status.
A record review of Resident #140's nursing progress notes revealed LVN B documented on 04/06/2022,
resident back from urology appt. NP E requested for resident to have SP drain to gravity and no
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
675395
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/08/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Val Verde Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
100 Hermann Dr
Del Rio, TX 78840
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 - Some
belly bag. facility to collect UA and send to [local hospital] for C/S. and to continue with current medications.
Follow up in four months [DATE], at 1350. This SN advised resident that I needed to change foley bag [urine
collection] to either a leg bag or normal foley bag, resident refused and stated he wants AM shift to change
it.
A record review of Resident #140's laboratory report, dated 04/12/2022, revealed Resident #140, collected
04/07/2022, urine culture final organism 1 proteus mirabilis .organism 2 enterococcus faecalis. [Proteus
mirabilis a bacterium known to cause serious infections in humans. Enterococcus faecalis a bacterium can
cause life-threatening infections].
During an interview on 04/05/2023 at 2:25 PM LVN B received a report of her documentation for Resident
#140 on 04/06/2022 where she documented Resident #140 had returned from their urology appointment
and had a new order for a UA with a CS. LVN B stated she could not recall the details but stood on the
accuracy of her note. LVN B was asked to demonstrate her documentation for the physicians' order for the
UA with C&S. LVN B stated she reviewed Resident #140's record and could not find any order for Resident
#140 to have a UA with a C&S on 04/07/2022. In response to the lack of a documented order for the UA
with C&S LVN B stated, I am human and I can make mistakes.
During an interview on 04/07/2023 at 03:48 PM, the DON and the ADON, the DON stated Resident #140
had a need for a suprapubic catheter related to a neurogenic bladder, which was to drain via gravity to a
dependent urine collection bag positioned below the bladder. The DON stated Resident #140 was seen on
04/06/2022 by Dr. F and returned to the facility with new orders from Dr. F's NP E, for a UA w/ CS to be
collected and sent to the local hospital, no order for the UA was evidenced in the record, however the UA
sample was collected and sent to the local hospital on [DATE]. when the DON was asked what should have
happened the DON stated she refused to answer.
During an interview on 04/07/2023 at 10:50 AM the Medical Director stated he was familiar with Resident
#140 and recalled Resident #140 had a history of recurrent UTI's related to his suprapubic catheter. The
Medical Director was given a report of survey findings to include Resident #140 was recognized with a
urinary tract infection on 04/12/2022, specifically the pathogens enterococcus faecalis and proteus
mirabilis, without any documentation for communication with a physician, without any documented order for
a urinalysis lab, and no report to a physician for the 2 pathogens identified. The Medical Director stated
Resident #140 should have been supported with an opportunity for a physician to intervene and possibly
provide various supports to address the infections prior to Resident #140's hospital transfer. The Medical
Director stated he could not recall if he had been given a report but if he had been given a report, he would
have intervened. The Medical Director was given a report of survey findings to include Resident #140 was
assessed during his time at the facility with the infection to be free from signs and symptoms of infection to
include Resident #140 was without a fever, and had vital signs within normal limits; the Medical Director
stated the fact was Resident #140's urinalysis lab revealed a serious double pathogen infection and was
enough to warrant treatment. The Medical Director stated in his medical practice he has encountered a
patient without any signs and symptoms of infection other than a positive infection lab result and he would
not ignore the lab result and would intervene with some type or types of treatment to eliminate the infection.
2.
Resident #14
A record review of Resident #14's admission record, dated 04/04/2023, revealed an admission date of
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
675395
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/08/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Val Verde Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
100 Hermann Dr
Del Rio, TX 78840
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(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 - Some
02/18/2023, with diagnoses which included personal history of transient ischemic attack, TIA, and cerebral
infarction [Infarction refers to death of tissue. A cerebral infarction, or stroke, is a brain lesion in which a
cluster of brain cells die when they don't get enough blood].
A record review of Resident #14's admission MDS, dated [DATE], revealed Resident #14 was a [AGE]
year-old female admitted from her home. Resident #14 was assessed with no impaired mental cognition
evidenced by a 15 out of 15 BIMS score. Resident #14 was assessed with urinary and bowel incontinence
and needed extensive assistance with all activities of daily life. Resident #14 was assessed with a status of
medically complex to include a diagnosis of hemiplegia [Hemiplegia is a condition caused by brain damage
that leads to paralysis on one side of the body].
A record review of Resident #14's care plan, dated 04/04/2023, revealed, The resident has an activities of
daily life self-care performance deficit related to decreased mobility, hemiplegia to the right side,
intervention: bathing / shower; the resident requires assistance by staff with bathing showering as
necessary.
A record review of Resident #14's nursing progress notes revealed LVN B documented on 03/24/2023,
CNA notified this SN that upon showering resident she noticed bugs on hair. Upon assessment it was
verified resident has an infestation of head lice. DON was notified and contact isolation in place until
Treatment is completed.
A record review of Resident #14's nursing progress notes revealed LVN T documented on 03/25/2023, Lice
treatment was applied as indicated this am. Continues on contact isolation. Denies pain or discomfort.
During an interview on 04/05/2023 at 2:25 PM LVN B stated on 03/24/2023 she assessed Resident #14
with head lice, text messaged the medical director and the DON. LVN B stated she received an order from
the medical director to treat the head lice. LVN B stated the DON gave her the medication and Resident
#14 was treated for head lice. LVN B was asked to demonstrate the documented communication with
Resident #14's physician, the order for the medicated shampoo for lice, and the documentation for
communication with the DON. LVN B stated she could not demonstrate the documentation because she did
not document the events in Resident #14's medical record. LVN B stated she believed the DON would have
done the documentation since she gave the DON a report. LVN B stated in retrospect she should have
documented the SBAR, the order, and the follow up. LVN B stated, I am human and I can make mistakes.
During an interview on 04/07/2023 at 03:48 PM, the DON stated on 03/08/2023 LVN B alerted her that
Resident #14 had head lice. The DON stated she retrieved the head lice medicated shampoo from the
medication storeroom and provided the medication to LVN B. the DON stated the expectation is for nurses
to document all communications with physicians, new orders, and follow ups in the residents' medical
records.
During an interview on 04/07/2023 at 10:50 AM the Medical Director stated he could not recall if he had
been given a report for Resident #14's head lice. The medical director stated the expectation was for all
physician communications, orders, and nursing follow ups to be documented accurately in the resident's
medical record.
A policy for accurate records was requested on 04/06/2023 and was not provided. The policy for Laboratory
Services and Reporting partially addressed Resident #140.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
675395
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/08/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Val Verde Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
100 Hermann Dr
Del Rio, TX 78840
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 - Some
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A record review of the facilities Laboratory Services and Reporting policy dated, 04/08/2023, Revealed, the
facility must provide or obtain laboratory services in ordered by a physician, positions assistant, nurse
practitioner, or clinical nurse specialist in accordance with state law. Policy and explanation and compliance
guidelines: the facility must provide or obtain laboratory services to meet the needs of its residents. The
facility is responsible for the timeliness of the services. Should the facility provide its own laboratory
services, the services must meet the applicable requirement for laboratories. if the laboratory chooses to
refer specimens for testing to another laboratory, the referral laboratory must be certified in the appropriate
specialties and subspecialties of service in accordance with requirements. assist the resident in making
transportation arrangements to and from the laboratory if necessary. All laboratory reports will be dated and
contain the name and address of the testing laboratory and will be filed in the residence clinical record.
Promptly notified the ordering physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or clinical nurse specialist
of laboratory results that fall outside the clinical reference range. If unable to reach the ordering prescriber
with abnormal lab results the medical director will be notified.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
675395
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/08/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Val Verde Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
100 Hermann Dr
Del Rio, TX 78840
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0912
Level of Harm - Potential for
minimal harm
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single
resident rooms.
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to provide the required 80 square foot
per resident in 23 of 37 resident rooms (Rooms 7-8, 20,-40) reviewed for bedroom measurements, in that:
Residents Affected - Many
The facility failed to ensure rooms measured the required 80 sq. ft per resident's failure could impede the
ability of residents living in these rooms to attain their highest practicable well-being.
The findings were:
Observation on 04/03/23 at 12:28 PM, revealed for rooms 7-8, 20-21, 24, 26-32, 34, 36, 39 (which had two
beds) was calculated to be between 144 and 155 square foot resulting between 72 and 77.5 square feet
per resident.
Record review of Provider History Profile, updated 02/01/2022, revealed an existing room size waiver from
recertification survey, exit date 2/11/2022.
Interview on 4/3/2023 at 9:40 AM, the DON/Administrator said she wanted to continue with the room waiver
as last year. No policy was provided before exit.
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