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Inspection visit

Inspection

VAL VERDE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTERCMS #6753951 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

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. ? Record review of Medication Administration Record, printed 11/17/2023 at 11:28 AM, revealed (continued on next page) Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE TITLE (X6) DATE FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Facility ID: If continuation sheet Page 1 of 3 Event ID: 675395 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 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 (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 675395 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 3 Printed: 05/15/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION 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 FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 675395 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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Citations

1 citation recorded*CMS

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0755GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F755 - Pharmacy Services

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the November 17, 2023 survey of VAL VERDE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of VAL VERDE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER on November 17, 2023. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at VAL VERDE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER on November 17, 2023?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharm..."

What type of survey was this?

This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.

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