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
observation, interviews and record reviews, 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 1 resident (Residents #1) out of 8 residents reviewed for
medication administration in that:
The facility failed to ensure Resident #1 was administered medications according to physician parameters.
This deficient practice could place residents at risk of not receiving the intended therapeutic benefit of the
medications, could result in a worsening or exacerbation of chronic medical conditions, hospitalization and
or a diminished quality of life.
The findings include:
Record review of the admission Record revealed Resident #1 was a [AGE] year-old female, originally
admitted to the facility on [DATE].
Record review of the comprehensive MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #1's primary
medical condition for admission was amputation of two or more right lesser toes. Other active diagnoses
included: Hypertension [high blood pressure] and dependence on hemodialysis [mechanical process in
which waste and excess fluids are filtered from the blood when the kidneys are no longer adequately able
to function]. Resident #1 had a summary BIMS score of 10, indicative of moderate cognitive impairment.
Record review of the Order Details printed 11/17/2023 at 11:39 AM, revealed Resident #1 had physician
orders for Midodrine [a medication used to elevate low blood pressure] 10 milligrams by mouth three times
a day with a start date of 8/17/2023 including parameters to hold if systolic blood pressure was greater than
110 or diastolic blood pressure was greater than 70.
Record review of the Care Plan revealed Resident #1 had a problem area of impaired tissue perfusion
related to hypotension; with the following associated interventions: give medications as ordered, initiated on
9/8/2023.
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Record review of Medication Administration Record, printed 11/17/2023 at 11:28 AM, revealed
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Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other
safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the
date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date
these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation.
LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER
REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
TITLE
(X6) DATE
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Event ID:
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Printed: 05/15/2026
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Department of Health & Human Services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
675395
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/17/2023
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 0755
Resident #1 was administered Midodrine, outside of physician parameters in the following instances:
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
-8/19/2023 at 1:00 PM when the blood pressure was 130/72 by MA B;
-8/19/2023 at 8:00 PM when the blood pressure was 132/68 by LVN E;
Residents Affected - Few
-8/20/2023 at 1:00 PM when the blood pressure was 130/72 by nurse MA B;
-8/20/2023 at 8:00 PM when the blood pressure was 127/71 by nurse MA C;
-8/21/2023 at 8:00 PM when the blood pressure was 136/74 by nurse MA C;
-8/22/2023 at 5:00 AM when the blood pressure was 120/55 by an unidentified staff;
-8/23/2023 at 1:00 PM when the blood pressure was 139/70 by nurse MA A;
-8/24/2023 at 5:00 AM when the blood pressure was 122/56 by an unidentified staff;
-8/26/2023 at 5:00 AM when the blood pressure was 120/61 by nurse LVN G;
-8/26/2023 at 8:00 PM when the blood pressure was 113 / 68 by nurse MA C; and
-8/27/20/23 at 5:00 AM when the blood pressure was 130 / 80 by nurse RN H.
In an interview on 11/17/2023 at 5:45 PM, LVN I stated that midodrine was a medication administered for
low blood pressure, usually given to dialysis patients because their blood pressure tends to run low before
dialysis. LVN I stated blood pressure and heart rate would need to be checked prior to administering
midodrine. LVN I stated that the medication should not be given if it was above a certain range, as dictated
by the physician or pharmacist. LVN I stated the MAR showed the order with an alert to enter the blood
pressure or heart rate. LVN I could not recall if she had provided care to Resident #1 but was aware she left
the facility from dialysis unexpectedly and against medical advice.
In an interview on 11/17/2023 at 7:00 PM, the DON stated she spot checks MARs for missing
documentation or omitted medications. The DON stated she was not aware midodrine was administered
outside of parameters for Resident #1 in August 2023. The DON stated the expectation was for staff
administering medications to follow the physician orders as written. The DON stated this was covered in
new hire on-boarding, annual competencies and PRN In-Servicing. the DON stated, anything could have
happened if medications are administered out of parameters. The DON stated midodrine was usually given
to residents receiving hemodialysis, to elevate a low blood pressure and should not be given when the
blood pressure is above the parameters as determined by the physician.
Review of Lippincott procedures, Oral Drug Administration, revised 5/19/2022, accessed 11/27/2023, from:
https://procedures.lww.com/lnp/view.do?pId=4420477, revealed, under the subheading Special
Considerations, Assess parameters, such as blood pressure and pulse, as necessary before administering
a medication with dose-holding parameters.
Review of Medication Administration Policy and Procedure Manual revised 10/01/2019, revealed under the
heading Procedure, in step 9.) Right Assessment .medications like blood pressure medications
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
675395
If continuation sheet
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Printed: 05/15/2026
Form Approved OMB
No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
675395
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/17/2023
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 0755
always warrant a quick blood pressure check before giving a blood pressure medication. Nurses must be
aware of parameters for administration specific to a medication.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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