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Inspection visit

Health inspection

AVIR AT BURNETCMS #6756192 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 2 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0695 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure that a resident who needed respiratory care was provided with such care, consistent with professional standards of practice, the comprehensive person-centered care plan, and the residents' goals and preferences for three of five residents reviewed (Resident #1, #2, and #3) for respiratory care. Residents Affected - Some 1. The facility failed to ensure Resident #1's humidifier for the oxygen concentrator had water. 2. The facility failed to ensure Resident #1's nebulizer mask was bagged while not in use. 3. The facility failed to ensure Resident #2's oxygen tubing was changed weekly as ordered. 4. The facility failed to ensure Resident #3 had an oxygen sign posted outside her bedroom. These deficient practices could place residents at risk for inadequate care and respiratory infection. Findings include: 1. Record review of Resident #1's face sheet, dated 11/17/23, reflected an [AGE] year-old female who was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included presence of unspecified artificial knee joint, Osteoarthritis (tissues in the joint break down over time), Hypertension, Heart failure, Hyperlipidemia (high fat level in blood), Localized Edema, Abnormal weight loss, Atrial fibrillation (irregular heart rhythm), Anemia, Chronic Kidney Disease, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (problems that cause breathing difficulty), Dementia, Psychotic Disturbance, Mood disturbance and Anxiety. Record review of Resident #1's quarterly MDS assessment, dated 09/19/23, reflected a BIMS of 8, which indicated her cognition was moderately impaired. Section O (Special Treatments, Procedures, and Programs) reflected she received respiratory therapy 7 days a week. Record review of Resident #1's quarterly care plan, revised 09/20/23, reflected: Resident is at risk for shortness of breath, respiratory distress, increased anxiety due to Dx COPD. and the relevant interventions were: Provide O2 as ordered and indicated .Provide NEB/inhalers as ordered. (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 6 Event ID: 675619 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 675619 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 11/17/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Avir at Burnet 507 W Jackson St Burnet, TX 78611 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 0695 Record review of Resident #1's physician order, dated 09/07/23, reflected: Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm 1.O2 via Nasal Cannula: Titrate O2 2-5 LPM to keep SPO2 equal or greater than 92%. Write liters per min of O2 or Room Air. Check Q Shift. Residents Affected - Some 2.Change out nebulizer mask and tubing weekly. Nursing to date and initial on plastic bag and equipment to be stored in bag when not in use. 3.Check face mask and tubing weekly. May replace if appears soiled or known contamination. Replace personal bag at bedside for items when not in use. Observation and interview on 11/17/23 at 10:00 AM revealed Resident #1 was laying in her bed. She was getting oxygen from the oxygen concentrator via tubing. The water bottle attached to the concentrator, dated 10/23/23, was empty. Resident #1 reported that it was for a while the staff had changed the tubing. She stated she did not remember the exact day when they changed the tubing. Observation on 11/17/23 at 10:05 AM revealed, on Resident #1's bed side table the nebulizer mask was placed unbagged, with the inside of the mask facing down. 2. Record review of Resident #2's face sheet, dated 11/17/23, reflected a [AGE] year-old female who was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Hyperlipidemia, Osteoarthritis (tissues in the joint break down over time), Hypertension, Muscle wasting, Abnormalities of gait and mobility, Cognitive communication deficit, Dysphagia (Difficulty to swallow), Dementia, Behavioral disturbance, Psychotic disturbance, Mood disturbance, Anxiety and Major depressive disorder. Record review of Resident #2's quarterly MDS assessment, dated 10/24/23, reflected the resident was unable to complete the interview. Section O (Special Treatments, Procedures, and Programs) reflected she was on oxygen therapy. Record review of Resident #2's quarterly care plan, revised 11/12/23, reflected: The resident has Oxygen Therapy r/t SOB. and the relevant intervention was: Oxygen settings: The resident has O2 via nasal prongs/mask @ 2L continuously. Record review of Resident #2's physician order, dated 09/07/23, reflected: 1. Change O2 tubing, humidifier bottle, and bag to place tubing in every Saturday night shift. If resident hasO2 tank on WC, place a separate bag on WC for NC. Cleanse concentrator filter. May replace as needed. 2. Titrate O2 to keep SPO2 greater than or equal to 90%. Check O2 sats every shift. Observation on 11/17/23 at 12:00 PM revealed Resident #2 was not in her room. The nasal cannula was connected to the oxygen concentrator and was dated 10/29/23. There was no humidifier attached to the tubing. The facility did not change the humidifier and oxygen tubing every Saturday as ordered by the physician 3. Record review of Resident #3's face sheet, dated 11/17/23, reflected a [AGE] year-old female who (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 675619 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 6 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 675619 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 11/17/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Avir at Burnet 507 W Jackson St Burnet, TX 78611 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 0695 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Radiculopathy (pinched nerve), Edema (Swelling), Atrial Fibrillation (Irregular Heartbeat), Sciatica (pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling in the leg), Low back pain and Seasonal allergy. Record review of Resident #3's initial MDS assessment, dated 11/08/23, reflected her BIMS score was 13, which indicated she was cognitively intact. Section O (Special Treatments, Procedures, and Programs) reflected she was on oxygen therapy. Record review of Resident #3's initial care plan, dated 11/12/23, reflected: The resident has Oxygen Therapy r/t SOB. and there were no interventions listed. Record review of Resident #3's physician order, dated 11/02/23, reflected: 1. O2 via Nasal Cannula: Titrate O2 2-5LPM to keep SPO2 equal or greater than 90%. Write liters per min of O2 or Room Air. Check Q Shift. 2. Check O2 tubing, humidifier water, and filter weekly on night shift. May replace if appears soiled or known contamination. Cleanse concentrator filter. Replace personal bag at bedside for items when not in use. If resident has O2 tank on walker, Place separate bag on WC for items. Observation on 11/17/23 at 12:00 PM revealed Resident #3 was in her room in a wheelchair. There was no sign posted outside her bedroom which stated she was on oxygen usage. During an interview on 10/17/23 at 1:47 PM, the DON stated his expectations were that oxygen tubing, mask and humidifier were replaced weekly though the policy stated change them when contaminated or visibly soiled. He stated the nurses were responsible for ensuring the tubing was changed weekly. The DON said the importance of changing the oxygen tubing regularly was to ensure the tubing was providing adequate oxygen, there were no kinks in the tubing, and to prevent respiratory infections through contamination. The DON stated the risk of not having the oxygen sign posted was the risk of fire due to the high flammability of oxygen and everyone was responsible for ensuring the oxygen signs were posted. Record review of the facility's, undated, policy Oxygen Administration reflected: .5. Prefilled, scaled, disposable humidifiers may be changed per facility procedure. . 8. precaution: constant flow of oxygen can cause drying and thickening of normal secretions resulting in laryngeal ulceration. 9. Check and clean oxygen equipment (including filter), masks, tubing and cannula, if visibly spiled or otherwise known to be contaminated, replace masks, tubing and/or cannula. Regular replacement (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 675619 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 6 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 675619 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 11/17/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Avir at Burnet 507 W Jackson St Burnet, TX 78611 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 0695 intervals are not required, but nor otherwise prohibited. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 675619 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 6 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 675619 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 11/17/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Avir at Burnet 507 W Jackson St Burnet, TX 78611 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 0812 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Many Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food safety in the facility's only kitchen reviewed for dietary services. 1.The facility failed to ensure expired meat and cheese were discarded appropriately. 2.The facility failed to ensure cheese in the kitchen was dated and labeled appropriately. These failures could place residents at risk for food contamination and food-borne illness. Findings include: During an observation on 11/17/2023 at 12:15 PM in the walk-in refrigerator revealed, the following items: 1. One plastic bag contained a chunk of pork loin with open date of 11/04/23 and used by date of 11/07/23. 2. One block of cream cheese with an open date of 10/11/23 and a used by date of 10/20/23. 3. One block of cream cheese dated 10/20/23. There was no 'Use by date documented. 4.One plastic bag contained cheese slices dated 10/29/23. There was no Use by date documented. 5. One plastic bag contained shredded cheese dated 10/31/23. There was no Use by documented. During an interview on 11/17/23 at 1:00 PM with the DM, she stated food items kept in a refrigerator should be consumed within 7 days once they were opened or removed from the freezer for thawing. She stated consumption of expired meat could cause food borne diseases. The DM stated storing food products in the appropriate storage area in a sealed packet with the name, open and used by dates on it was necessary to know whether they were usable or not. She stated outdated food could cross contaminate other food. She stated it was her responsibility to ensure all the food items in the kitchen were within the expiry date. During an interview on 11/17/23 at 1:30 PM with the ADM, he stated He stated improper food handling caused food borne diseases and the staff in the kitchen needed further training related to food storage and handling. Record review reflected there were no trainings on food storage and handling from 07/01/23. Record review of the facility's, undated, policy titled, Food Cooks reflected: .Provide food that is free from contamination thus risking the health and wellbeing of the residents and staff. Comply with Department of Health Guidelines in the food service department. (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 675619 If continuation sheet Page 5 of 6 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 675619 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 11/17/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Avir at Burnet 507 W Jackson St Burnet, TX 78611 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 0812 Procedure: Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm All staff will be aware of proper food handling and storage procedures . Open packages of food are stored in closed containers with tight covers and dated as to when opened . Residents Affected - Many All containers must be labeled with the contents and date food item was placed in storage. Previously cooked foods can be held in refrigeration of 41 degrees F [Fahrenheit] or lower for up to 7 days and then must be discarded . FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 675619 If continuation sheet Page 6 of 6

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Citations

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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.

  • 0695GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F695 - Respiratory care, including tracheostomy care and tracheal suctioning

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  • 0812GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    F812 - Food safety requirements

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

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What happened during the November 17, 2023 survey of AVIR AT BURNET?

This was a inspection survey of AVIR AT BURNET on November 17, 2023. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at AVIR AT BURNET on November 17, 2023?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed."

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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