F 0584
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Many
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited
to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide to a safe, clean, comfortable and
homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely for
three of three resident hallways (B, C, D) and facility common areas reviewed for environment.
1. The facility failed to maintain two working HVAC units to distribute heat to halls B and C.
2. The facility failed to maintain temperatures in Halls B, C and D (rooms 201, 209, 211, 215, 313, 314, 315,
317, and 401) were above 71 degrees Fahrenheit (61-70 degrees Fahrenheit).
An Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) was identified on 1/10/2025. The I.J. template was provided to the facility on
1/101/2025 at 5:14 p.m. While the IJ was removed on 1/15/2025, the facility remained out of compliance at
a scope of widespread with the potential for more than minimal harm, due to the facility's need to evaluate
the effectiveness of the corrective systems .
These deficient practices could place residents at risk of living in an unsafe, uncomfortable environment
and decreased quality of life due.
Findings included:
Observations on 1/10/2025 at 12:08 p.m. - 1:24 p.m., revealed rooms on B and C halls had cold air blowing
from the vents. Hallways B, C, D and the common area temperatures reflected the following (temperatures
taken by the Acting Maintenance Dir .):
o
Hall B thermostat - 64 degrees Fahrenheit
o
Hall B common area - 57 degrees Fahrenheit
o
room [ROOM NUMBER] - 65 degrees Fahrenheit
o
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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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Houston, TX 77035
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F 0584
room [ROOM NUMBER] - 67 degrees Fahrenheit
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
o
Residents Affected - Many
o
room [ROOM NUMBER] - 68 degrees Fahrenheit
room [ROOM NUMBER] - 65 degrees Fahrenheit
o
Hall C thermostat - 69 degrees Fahrenheit
o
room [ROOM NUMBER] - 66 degrees Fahrenheit
o
room [ROOM NUMBER] - 71 degrees Fahrenheit
o
room [ROOM NUMBER] - 65 degrees Fahrenheit
o
room [ROOM NUMBER] - 66 degrees Fahrenheit
o
Hall D thermostat - 70 degrees Fahrenheit
o
Hall D common area - 61 degrees Fahrenheit
o
room [ROOM NUMBER] - 62 degrees Fahrenheit
Record review of Outside temperature reflected the following 1/9/25 low 37 degrees - high 41 degrees
1/10/25 low 37 degrees - high 43 degrees
1/11/25 low 33 degrees - high 41 degrees
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F 0584
1/12/25 low 41 degrees - high 51 degrees
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
1/13/25 low 39 degrees - high 53 degrees
Residents Affected - Many
Interview on 1/10/2025 at 12:10 p.m., the Acting Maintenance Dir. said the heating system was not working
properly and had been in and out within the past week. She said the HVAC vendor came out to the facility
on 1/7/2025. She said the ADMIN and DON were aware the vendor came out and repairs were needed to
the heating unit. She said it was not clear to her the unit was not blowing heat, and she assumed the
repairs that were needed was not related to the HVAC system not blowing heat. She said there was a part
that needed to be ordered. She said rooms were cold and the air was blowing cold without heat. She said
Maintenance A had been checking the temperatures on the halls, but not in the resident rooms. She said
she had not been instructed to place portable heaters throughout the facility .
1/14/25 low 39 degrees - high 52 degrees
Interview and observation on 1/10/2025 at 12:15 p.m. revealed Resident #1 told the ADMIN he was cold.
Resident #1 was in bed with a blanket over him . Resident #1 said he was cold, and the blankets were not
enough to keep him wrong.
Interview and observation on 1/101/2025 at 12:36 p.m., Resident #2 said he was cold. He was observed
shivering. Resident #2 had one blanket that covered his waist down. The vent in the room was closed but
blowing cold air which could be felt (68 degree Fahrenheit) (temperatures taken by the Acting Maintenance
Dir.). The vent was directed toward Residents #2 and #5 head.
Interview on 1/10/2025 at 1:17 p.m., Resident #3 said cold air was coming from the vent in his room (62 -64
degrees Fahrenheit - room [ROOM NUMBER] ) (temperatures taken by the facility staff). Resident #3 had
on a sweater and jeans. He had a thin blanket on his bed .
Interview on 1/10/2025 at 12:45 p.m., the ADMIN said the HVAC vendor was out to the facility on the
1/7/2025 to attempt to make repairs. She said 1/6/2024 was her first full day in the facility since she started
on 12/20/2025. She said she was not told cold air was being blown through the vents. She said she
instructed Maintenance A to update her when the temperatures fell below 72 degrees in the facility on
1/7/2025. The ADMIN said she was told by Maintenance A and the Acting Maintenance Dir. the
temperatures had not fallen below 72 degrees. She said she was told in the morning meeting
(approximately 9:00 a.m. on 1/10/2025) by a staff who performed angel rounds (routine rounds to check on
residents), the rooms were cold. She said she had not checked the temperatures on the halls or checked
how the temperatures felt in the residents' rooms of halls B and C because she was told the temperatures
had not fallen below 72 degrees She said there were parts needed to repair the HVAC system. She said
she was informed the HVAC system was in and out by Maintenance A and the Acting Maintenance Dir. She
said because she had not been in the building full time and was not aware the HVAC heating system was
not functioning properly.
Interview on 1/10/2025 at 1:17 p.m., Maintenance A said the HVAC system on B and C hall was in and out
for a few weeks. He said he was told to take the temperatures and let the ADMIN know if it fell below 72
degrees. He said he did not check the resident rooms or the vents. He said the HVAC vendor came out on
1/7/2025 and he needed to order parts. He said the parts would be in on 1/12/2025. He said the facility was
not allowed to put in portable heaters. He said he had not turned off the HVAC unit from blowing cold air. He
said the heat was not working.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
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5201 S Willow Dr
Houston, TX 77035
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F 0584
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Many
Interview on 1/10/2025 at 1:47 p.m., the ADMIN said she needed to contact the HVAC vendor and get an
update on what repairs were needed. She said she would have to contact her corporate management and
request portable industrial heaters, since the current units were not blowing heat.
Interview on 1/10/2025 at 2:42 p.m., the DON said cold temperatures and residents shivering would
indicate the environment was not comfortable. She said she had not instructed the nursing staff to monitor
room temperatures or signs and symptoms related to the cold temperatures. She said the resident rooms
were cold but she was not aware prior to surveyor intervention.
Interview on 1/10/2025 at 3:19 p.m., the ADMIN said the HVAC vendor closed the vents on 1/7/2025 when
the temperatures dropped outside in order to stop the cold air that was blowing from the HVAC system. She
said they thought by closing the vents it would prevent the room temperatures from dropping even further.
She said the facility had approximately 8-10 small heaters that could be used in resident rooms.
Interview on 1/10/2025 at 5:01 p.m., the ADMIN said the HVAC vendor needed to secure an electrician
because two relays (mechanisms that turn a unit on and off when it reaches a certain temperature) needed
to be installed on Hall B. She said this would take about 10-15 minutes to install.
Observation on 1/10/2025 at 5:30 p.m. revealed the room temperatures for Hall B (B5, B7 - thermostats)
was 67 degrees Fahrenheit and 64 degrees Fahrenheit (temperatures taken by the facility staff).
Record review of the facility's policy Emergency Preparedness - Loss of Heating Element (revised date
11/20/2024) revealed the following:
Policy - Emergency Preparedness - Loss of Heating Element
Policies and Procedures
Policy
The Facility will ensure the safety and comfort of residents, staff, and visitors in the event of heating system
failure, this policy provides guidelines to maintain safe indoor temperatures and minimize risks during cold
conditions.
Procedure
I. Initial Response:
Notify the Maintenance Director and Administrator immediately.
Contact a licensed HVAC professional to assess and repair the heating system. Ensure the repair company
can respond promptly and is familiar with the facility's equipment.
2.
Temperature Monitoring:
Begin routinely monitoring and recording indoor temperatures in all resident rooms and common
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Paradigm at Westbury
5201 S Willow Dr
Houston, TX 77035
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F 0584
areas.
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
3.
Residents Affected - Many
Provide residents with extra clothing, blankets, and thermal wear as needed.
Resident Safety and Comfort:
Relocate residents to warmer areas of the facility if temperatures become unsafe in their rooms.
Distribute portable heating elements to maintain comfort in common areas and resident rooms, following
fire safety guidelines.
4.
Resident Assessment and Monitoring:
Nursing staff will assess residents for signs of hypothermia or cold stress as indicated.
Increase fluid intake and provide warm beverages or meals, ensuring dietary needs are met.
Notify the resident's physician if a resident shows signs of cold-related health concerns.
5.
Staff Coordination:
Assign additional staff to assist with monitoring residents and maintaining communication with families.
Provide staff with clear instructions on their roles and expectations during the event.
6.
Communication:
Notify residents, families, and responsible parties about the heating issue and actions being taken.
7.
Regulatory Compliance:
Self-Report Heating Element Loss.
Maintain all documentation, including repair logs, temperature records, resident assessments, and
communication efforts, for survey readiness .
An IJ was identified on 1/10/2025. The IJ template was provided to the Administrator and the DON on
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5201 S Willow Dr
Houston, TX 77035
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F 0584
1/10/2025 at 5:14 p.m.
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
The following Plan of Removal submitted by the facility was accepted on 1/11/2025 at 7:48 p.m.:
Residents Affected - Many
Name of facility: [Facility]
PLAN OF REMOVAL
Date: 01/10/2025
According to the IJ Template the facility failed to ensure to maintain safe and comfortable temperatures
throughout the building when heating units were not functioning for 3 days.
Immediate Action Taken
1.
On 01/10/2025 DON assessed Residents #1, #2, #3, #4 affected by the uncomfortable temperature and
were provided extra blankets and nursing added layers of clothing on affected residents. Residents were
offered to be taken to the dining room where the HVAC is operating. Nursing staff immediately began
monitoring resident's vitals, temperature, and any other cold-related health concerns. MD was notified and
no new orders were given.
2.
DON assessed 100% of the residents and identified that no other residents were to be at risk. 01/10/2025.
3.
On 01/10/2025 facility purchased anti-tip portal heaters HVAC vendor was contacted to request industrial
portable heaters. On 01/10/2025 HVAC vendor arrived and installed 4 industrial portable heaters to
compensate for the HVAC failure and will remain in place until HVAC is repaired.
4.
On 1/10/25 the administrator and maintenance supervisor routinely rechecked temperatures on Hall B 72,
Hall C 70, Hall D 75, room [ROOM NUMBER] room [ROOM NUMBER], room [ROOM NUMBER], room
[ROOM NUMBER], Common Area B, room [ROOM NUMBER], room [ROOM NUMBER] and readjusted the
temporary HVAC unit until the temperatures reached 71 degrees. On 01/11/2025 temp was 71 degrees.
The maintenance director/trained designee will conduct the temperature checks every 2 hours and make
adjustment to the temporary heating unit as needed until HVAC is fixed. The administrator will oversee the
temperature log for accuracy.
5.
On 01/10/2025 a regional contractor assessed the HVAC unit and determined the heater exchange was not
functioning, and on 01/11/2025 a certified HVAC specialist conducted a follow-up assessment. Contractor
revealed transmitter conductor was not connected. When contractor connected the conductor the
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Paradigm at Westbury
5201 S Willow Dr
Houston, TX 77035
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F 0584
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
HVAC unit started working and hot air started blowing out in the front section of Hall B. The shorter section
of Hall B and Hall C require a higher voltage electric wire, requiring electrician to install and then heater
exchanger needs to be installed. On 01/13/25 electrician will come to the facility to connect the higher
voltage that is required on hallway B and C. 01/13/2025 is the anticipated repair date for when the heater
exchange needs to be installed and when the contractor connected the conductor.
Residents Affected - Many
Facilities [sic] Plan to ensure compliance quickly
1.
On 01/10/2025 Administrator and DON reviewed Policies and Procedures for Emergency Preparedness on
Loss of Heating Element which will include Educating Staff on Initial Response, How to Monitor
Temperature, Ensuring Resident Safety and Comfort, Completing Resident Assessment and Monitoring,
Staffing Coordination, Notifying families, and Regulatory Compliance. No change was needed.
2.
On 01/10/2025 the Regional Nurse Consultant educated DON and Administrator on emergency
preparedness- loss of heating element- topics to include initial response, temperature monitoring, resident
safety and comfort, resident assessment and monitoring, communication and regulatory compliance.
3.
On 1/10/25 The Administrator and DON educated all staff on emergency preparedness heating elements to
include initial response, temperature monitoring, resident safety and comfort, resident assessment and
monitoring, communication and regulatory compliance, and reporting failure of HVAC system and
temperatures outside of normal range to administrator immediately. Staff will receive education before start
of their next shift and new hires will receive education at orientation. Completion date 1/11/25.
4.
On 1/10/25 The Administrator educated the Acting Maintenance Director on routine temperature check for
HVAC failure and reporting temperature outside of normal range. Educated to also include emergency
preparedness heating elements. Completion date 1/10/25.
On 01/10/2025 Administrator and DON completed an Ahoc QAPI with Medical Director regarding the
Immediate Jeopardy the facility received related to the F921:
Safe/Functional/Sanitary/Comfortable/Environment and reviewed plan to sustain compliance.
Monitoring of the plan of removal included the following:
Observation on 1/11/2025 at 7:58 p.m. revealed temporary industrial heating units were being utilized on
Units B (2 industrial heaters), Main common area (1 industrial heater), and Unit C (1 industrial heater).
Parts of Unit B and Unit C had temperatures below 72 degrees Fahrenheit (Thermostat B7 on Unit B was
68 degrees Fahrenheit, room [ROOM NUMBER] was 71 degrees Fahrenheit, room [ROOM NUMBER] was
65 degrees Fahrenheit, room [ROOM NUMBER] was 69 degrees Fahrenheit, Unit C - room [ROOM
NUMBER] was 66 degrees Fahrenheit, room [ROOM NUMBER] was 65 degrees Fahrenheit, room [ROOM
NUMBER] was 66
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Paradigm at Westbury
5201 S Willow Dr
Houston, TX 77035
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jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Many
degrees Fahrenheit, room [ROOM NUMBER] was 67 degrees Fahrenheit, and room [ROOM NUMBER]
was 66 degrees Fahrenheit). Residents were observed to have blankets, appropriate clothing, and small
heaters (specific rooms and common areas).
Observations on 1/11/2025 at 8:00 p.m. revealed signs posted at all nursing stations revealed Monitor
Resident For: Shivering, Numbness, Change of Skin Color, Decreased Temperature, and Dry Mucus
Membranes.
Observations on 1/12/2025 - 1/15/2025 revealed temporary industrial heating units were being utilized on
Units B (2 industrial heaters), Main common area (1 industrial heater), and Unit C (1 industrial heater)
remained in use until the 2 HVAC units were repaired and the heater for Units B and C were able to
maintain a temperature above 71 degrees Fahrenheit.
Observation and interview on 1/11/2025 at 8:15 p.m. revealed Resident #1 in bed with two blankets over
him. He said he was warm. Resident #1 had a small portable heater in the room and the temperature was
76 degrees Fahrenheit.
Observation and interview on 1/11/2025 at 8:19 p.m. revealed Resident #2 had a small portable heater in
his room. He said the small heater made a difference, and he was no longer shivering. The temperature
was 71 degrees Fahrenheit.
Observation on 1/12/2025 at 5:40 p.m. of Resident #3 and Resident #4's room revealed the temperature
was 74 degrees Fahrenheit.
Observation on 1/13/2025 at 10:06 a.m. revealed temperatures in the common areas, resident room ranged
from 67 -78 degrees Fahrenheit.
Observation on 1/14/2025 at 3:53 p.m. revealed temperatures in the facility ranged from 73-85 degrees
Fahrenheit on Halls A, B, C, and D.
Observation on 1/15/2025 at 10:35 p.m. revealed temperatures in the facility ranged from 73-75 degrees
Fahrenheit on Halls A, B, C, and D.
Interviews were conducted on 1/11/2025 - 1/14/2025 with staff on all shifts RN A, RN B, RN C (day), RN D,
LVN B (night) - (Nurses 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.), CNA A, CNA B, CMA A (day), CNA C,
CNA D (night), CNA E , CNA F (morning)- (6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., and 10:00 p.m. 6:00 a.m.), the DON, ADON, ADMIN, Maintenance A, Maintenance Dir., Former Acting Maintenance Dir.,
HK Supervisor, and Activity Director to verify the in-services were conducted and to validate the staff
understanding of the information presented to them. No concerns were found regarding understanding
related to emergency preparedness heating elements to include initial response, temperature monitoring,
resident safety and comfort, resident assessment and monitoring, communication and regulatory
compliance, and reporting failure of HVAC system and temperatures outside of normal range to
administrator immediately . Nursing staff reported they monitored residents hourly, checked for signs and
symptoms of hypothermia (condition of having a lower body temperature than normal) like shivering, skin
color, numbness, offered.
Interview on 1/12/2025 at 5:25 p.m., Resident #6 said she did not have any complaints and the nursing staff
came into her room to ensure she was comfortable, warm and they checked her vitals.
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5201 S Willow Dr
Houston, TX 77035
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F 0584
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Interview on 1/14/2025 at 3:28 p.m., Maintenance A said the 2 new HVAC units were installed, wired and
the appropriate breaker to support the wattage was installed. He said he would begin to open the vents in
rooms to ensure the warm air was flowing. He said the temperature was set high but would adjust the
temperature to an appropriate level.
Record review of the facility's document Ad Hoc QAPI dated 1/10/2025 revealed the following in part:
Residents Affected - Many
On 01/10/2025 [Facility] to ensure to maintain safe and comfortable temperatures throughout the building
when heating units were not functioning for 3 days.
Root Cause Analysis:
Inclement weather with outside temperatures as low as 38 degrees and high 50 degrees.
On 01/10/2025 residents observed to cold due to vent blowing cold air
Record review of nurses' notes and vitals dated 1/10/2025 - 1/15/2025, for all affected residents revealed
nurses documented monitoring of resident vitals which included resident temperatures were within normal
range.
Record review of the facility's Temperature logs, dated 1/10/2025 - 1/15/2025, revealed all halls (including
Hall B 72, Hall C 70, Hall D 75 (thermostat), room [ROOM NUMBER] room [ROOM NUMBER], room
[ROOM NUMBER], room [ROOM NUMBER], Common Area B, room [ROOM NUMBER], room [ROOM
NUMBER]) temperatures were monitored hourly until the two HVAC heating units were repaired.
Record review of the facility's Education In-Service Attendance Record - Monitoring Temperatures, dated
1/10/2025, by the ADMIN to the HK Supervisor, Maintenance A, and HK A. Summary of training session Monitor temperature on specified hallways and keep updated logs of monitoring. Notify [ADMIN] [phone
number] of any temperature less than 72 degrees Fahrenheit.
Record review of the facility's Education In-Service Attendance Record - Emergency Preparedness - Loss
of Heating Element, dated 1/10/2025 by RNC to the DON and ADMIN.
Record review of the facility's receipt, dated 1/11/2025, for 21 additional blankets.
Observation on 1/11/2025 at 7:58 p.m. revealed temporary industrial heating units were being utilized on
Units B (2 industrial heaters), Main common area (1 industrial heater), and Unit C (1 industrial heater).
Parts of Unit B and Unit C had temperatures below 72 degrees Fahrenheit (Thermostat B7 on Unit B was
68 degrees Fahrenheit, room [ROOM NUMBER] was 71 degrees Fahrenheit, room [ROOM NUMBER] was
65 degrees Fahrenheit, room [ROOM NUMBER] was 69 degrees Fahrenheit, Unit C - room [ROOM
NUMBER] was 66 degrees Fahrenheit, room [ROOM NUMBER] was 65 degrees Fahrenheit, room [ROOM
NUMBER] was 66 degrees Fahrenheit, room [ROOM NUMBER] was 67 degrees Fahrenheit, and room
[ROOM NUMBER] was 66 degrees Fahrenheit). Residents were observed to have blankets, appropriate
clothing, and small heaters (specific rooms and common areas).
Record review of the facility's email written by the ADMIN, dated 1/13/2025 at 1:53 p.m., in response to the
question if there was an update on repairs revealed the following: Yes, just now. Corporate has approved full
installation on HVAC units for B, C Hall. This is in addition to the work
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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
675612
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
01/15/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Paradigm at Westbury
5201 S Willow Dr
Houston, TX 77035
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 0584
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Many
getting done today. Full installation should be completed today. The goal is to have a fully functional system
with zero space heaters and auxiliary heaters in the facility.
Record review of HVAC vendor email, dated 1/10/2025 at 5:52 p.m. revealed the following:
Upon thorough assessment of the system, it was determined that specific parts were required to address
the identified issues. These parts were promptly ordered on January 7, 2025. The scheduled installation of
the ordered parts is planned for January 12, 2025, to ensure the HVAC system is restored to proper
working condition
Record review of HVAC vendor email (dated 1/11/2025 at 4:18 p.m.) revealed the following:
I am writing to provide an update on the measures we have taken to address the heating issues
at [Facility, located at [Facility Address]
On 01/11/2025, I dispatched an HVAC technician to assess and service the two malfunctioning heating
units. While the technician was able to keep the units operational, they are not currently functioning at full
capacity.
To mitigate the impact on the affected areas, we delivered Four 1.25-ton portable .heat pump units
yesterday and placed them in the hallways needing supplemental heat.
Additionally, this morning, we delivered five more portable heaters, strategically placing them in the affected
areas to ensure warmth throughout the facility.
This afternoon, the HVAC technician returned to inspect the units again to confirm they are still providing
some heat. I will continue to send the technician daily to monitor and maintain the heating units as best as
possible while repairs are underway. Furthermore, the portable heaters will remain in place until the issue
with the heating units is fully resolved
The Administrator was informed the Immediate Jeopardy was removed on 1/15/2025 at 4:13 p.m. The
facility remained out of compliance at a severity level of no actual harm with the potential for more than
minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy and a scope of widespread due to the facility's need to
evaluate the effectiveness of the corrective systems that were put into place.
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