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Inspection visit

Health inspection

Avir at ConverseCMS #6754521 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 0690 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident who was incontinent of bladder receives appropriate treatment and services to prevent urinary tract infections and to restore continence to the extent possible for 1 of 1 resident (Resident #1) reviewed for incontinence care, in that: Resident #1 was provided with inadequate incontinence care by CNA A and CNA B. This failure could place residents who required incontinence care at risk for the development of new or worsening urinary tract infections. The findings included: Record review of Resident #1's face sheet, dated 9/5/24 revealed an [AGE] year-old male admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included type 2 diabetes (a long-term condition in which the body has trouble controlling blood sugar and using it for energy), dementia without behavioral disturbance (impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interferes with doing everyday activities), heart disease, hyperlipidemia (high fat levels in the blood), and hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland resulting in slowing of metabolic changes in adults). Record review of Resident #1's most recent MDS quarterly assessment, dated 7/30/24 revealed the resident was severely cognitively impaired for daily decision-making skills and was always incontinent of bowel and bladder. Record review of Resident #1's comprehensive care plan with initiation date 8/12/24 revealed the resident was at risk for abdominal discomfort related to constipation with interventions that included to provide incontinence checks every two hours and as needed. Observation on 9/5/24 at 3:04 p.m. during incontinence care revealed CNA A retracted the foreskin from Resident #1's penis and wiped the tip of the penis with one wipe in a back-and-forth motion. CNA A continued with incontinence care but did not clean the shaft of the penis to Resident #1. During a joint interview on 9/5/24 at 3:16 p.m., CNA B, who assisted CNA A with incontinence care to Resident #1 stated she noticed CNA A did not properly provide incontinence care to Resident #1 because CNA A used several passes with one wipe to clean Resident #1's penis. CNA B stated, CNA A should have used one wipe in a clockwise motion and then tossed it out and then should have taken another wipe to continue cleaning the tip of the penis counterclockwise and then toss the wipe. CNA B (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 2 Event ID: 675452 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 675452 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 09/06/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Avir at Converse 7700 Mesquite Pass Converse, TX 78109 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 0690 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few stated, you should not wipe the area in a circular motion or rubbing motion. CNA A stated, initially she was not aware she had wiped Resident #1's penis with multiple passes using one wipe until the interview with the State Surveyor. CNA A stated she had been taught to wipe the area once and then toss the wipe. CNA A stated, it seems that when you wipe in a circle it's like wiping the dirt around and not away. CNA A could neither confirm nor deny she had not wiped the shaft of Resident #1's penis. CNA A revealed, improper incontinence care could lead to the resident developing an infection. During an interview on 9/5/23 at 3:32 p.m., the Staffing Coordinator revealed she had been responsible for providing the training to the CNAs including incontinence care. The Staffing Coordinator stated she and the former DON and the ADON helped with training and competencies. The Staffing Coordinator stated she was also a CNA and revealed when CNA A cleaned Resident #1's penis she should have cleaned the shaft of the penis and use one pass per wipe in an outward motion to clean the area correctly and not cause skin breakdown. The Staffing Coordinator stated, wiping back and forth with the same wipe does not actually clean the area, you are only moving the soiled area back and forth. The Staffing Coordinator stated, improper incontinence care could result in the resident having pain, odor or a urinary tract infection. During an interview on 9/5/23 at 3:50 p.m., the ADON stated, when providing incontinence care to a male resident, the shaft of the penis must be cleaned and should be wiped once in a circular motion then toss the wipe. The ADON further stated, the area should not be wiped multiple times with the same wipe because you are just spreading germs, you're not really cleaning anything. The ADON stated, improper incontinence care could result in the resident developing an infection. Record review of the facility policy and procedure titled, Perineal Care, undated, revealed in part, .PURPOSE .To cleanse the perineum .To prevent infection and odor .EQUIPMENT .Disposable wipes or Washcloths .PROCEDURE .PERINEAL CARE .10. Male perineal care .Gently wash pubis and penis. If uncircumcised, pull back foreskin and wash gently and return foreskin to normal position . FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 675452 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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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.

  • 0690GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F690 - Incontinence

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

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What happened during the September 6, 2024 survey of Avir at Converse?

This was a inspection survey of Avir at Converse on September 6, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at Avir at Converse on September 6, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, an..."

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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