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.
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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.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
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11/17/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avir at Burnet
507 W Jackson St
Burnet, TX 78611
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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
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
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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
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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
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(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
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(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
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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.
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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.
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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 .
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