F 0552
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review, the facility failed to inform the resident's family and responsible party when
there was a change in resident condition for 1 (Resident #1) of 3 Residents reviewed for resident rights.
Residents Affected - Few
The facility failed to inform Resident #1's family when Resident #1 developed pressure ulcer at her coccyx
(commonly referred to as the tailbone, is the final segment of the vertebral column) area on 08/05/2024 and
had to be seen by the Wound Care Doctor.
This noncompliance was identified as PNC. The deficient practice began on 08/05/24 and ended on
08/26/24. The facility had corrected the noncompliance before the survey began.
This failure could place residents at risk of their responsible party not being involved in their medical care
and treatment.
Findings included:
Review of Resident #1's face sheet dated 09/12/2024 reflected a [AGE] year-old female admitted to the
facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included unspecified fracture of right femur (the longest bone in the
human body, it extends from the hip to the knee) , subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine
healing, essential tremor and presence of unspecified artificial knee. Face sheet also reflected Resident #1
had emergency contacts.
Review of Resident #1's Nursing Home Comprehensive MDS assessment dated [DATE] reflected a BIMS
score of 00, staff assessment indicated both long- and short-term memory problems. The MDS also
reflected Resident #1 was at risk for developing pressure ulcer.
Review of Resident #1's care plan initiated 08/01/2024 reflected Resident #1 had a communication problem
related to cognition, ability to voice wants and needs; resident had potential/actual impairment to skin
integrity r/t fragile skin, surgical incision to hip.
Review of Resident #1's skin reported dated 08/05/2024 reflected pressure area at her coccyx area.
Review of Resident #1's progress notes from 08/05/2024 through 08/24/2024 reflected no area where
Resident #'s family was notified of pressure ulcer development or consent from family for Resident #1 to be
seen by the Wound Care Doctor.
Review of Resident #1's wound doctor's notes reflected Resident #1 was seen by the wound care doctor on
08/15/2024 and 08/21/2024 for pressure ulcer to her coccyx area.
(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
09/13/2024
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 0552
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Review of Resident #1's progress notes dated 08/24/2024 reflected Resident #1 was transferred to the
local hospital.
During an interview on 09/12/2024 at 2:16 pm LVN A stated she worked with Resident #1 on 08/05/2024
and that was the day the wound on Resident #1's buttocks was discovered. LVN A stated she was alerted
by Resident #1's CNAs and she alerted the DON. LVN A stated she did not notify Resident #1's family
because the DON took over the situation and she assumed the DON would have notified the family. LVN A
stated after Resident #1 was transferred to the local hospital, the facility's administrator in-serviced staff on
Resident's rights and notifying families and RPs of change of conditions.
During an interview on 09/12/2024 at 3:16 pm, CNA B stated Resident #1 was admitted to the facility with a
bruise at her coccyx area. CNA B stated when the area opened, she notified LVN A and LVN A went to
assess Resident #1. CNA B stated she was not sure which date Resident #1's wound at her coccyx
opened.
During an interview on 09/12/2024 at 3:33 pm CNA C stated Resident #1 had a dark, bruise-like spot at her
coccyx area and LVN A was notified when the area opened. CNA C stated she was not sure of the exact
date Resident #1's wound at her coccyx opened .
During an interview on 09/12/2024 at 3:53 pm the DON stated the first time he saw Resident #1's coccyx
area was 08/05/2024 when the wound had opened. The DON stated he was called by LVN A, he went and
assessed the wound. The DON stated he swore he called the family to notify them of the wound because
he had to get consent for the Wound Doctor to treat the wound. The DON stated he did not document that
he called the family or got consent for the Wound Care Doctor to treat. The DON stated if it is not
documented, it is not done . The DON stated it was brought to their attention on 08/24/2024 that the family
was not aware of Resident #1's pressure ulcer on the coccyx. The DON stated the Administrator conducted
an in-serviced on Resident's Rights and family notification for all nurses.
During an interview on 09/13/2024 at 10:31 am Resident #1's family stated they were not informed
Resident #1 had developed a pressure ulcer. Resident #1's family stated they did not find out Resident # 1
had pressure ulcer until 08/24/2024 when she was being transferred to the local hospital . Resident #1's
family stated they were told the wound started to develop on 08/05/2024. Resident #1's family also stated
they did not know Resident #1 was being seen by the wound care doctor, they did not sign a consent.
During an interview on 09/13/2024 at 1:24 pm the Administrator stated Resident #1's family had called to
complain that they were not made aware by the facility that Resident #1 had a pressure ulcer at the coccyx
area. The Administrator also stated during the same conversation that someone had called on 08/05/2024
to inform them. The Administrator stated he completed a grievance form, interview staff and conducted
training in-serviced on Notification to Physician, family and others; a post test was completed along with the
training.
Review of facility's in-service dated 08/26/2024 reflected an in-serviced titled Notification to Physician,
family and others and was signed by nurses. It was also reflected staff completed a post test. It was also
reflected Post test addressed who, when and why notification are made.
During an interview on 09/13/2024 at 4:00 pm LVN D stated she was in-serviced on family notification and
residents' rights about 2 weeks ago. LVN D stated the family, and the physician should notify of any change
in resident's condition like infection, skincare and/or anything that is not normal
(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
09/13/2024
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 0552
for the resident.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
During an interview on 09/13/2024 at 04:09 pm LVN E stated she was in-serviced recently on family
notification. LVN E stated families and physician should be notify of falls, medication changes, skin
discoloration, and any procedure that may come up for a resident.
Residents Affected - Few
During an interview on 09/13/2024 at 04:06 pm LVN A stated she was in-serviced on family notification on
change of condition.
Review of facility's policy titled Resident's Rights undated reflected the following:
Purpose
.To ensure that resident rights are respected and protected.
.To inform residents of their rights and provide an environment in which they can be exercised.
To be informed of, and participate in, his or her treatment, including the right to:
o
Be fully informed in a language they can understand of their total health status
o
Be informed, in advance, of changes to the plan of care
o
Be informed, in advance, of the care to be furnished and the type of care giver or professional that will
furnish the care
o
Be informed, in advance, by the physician of the risks and benefits of proposed care, of the treatment and
alternatives and the right to choose the alternative option they prefer.
Review of facility's policy titled Notification to Physician, Family and others undated reflected the following:
The facility will remain compliant with reporting guidelines as outlined by state and federal regulations.
Notifications of changes
--- The facility will inform the resident; consult with the resident's physician; and notify, consistent with his or
her authority, the resident representative and document in the resident's medical record where applicable,
when there is:
(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
09/13/2024
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 0552
o
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
A significant change in the resident's physical, mental, or psychosocial
Residents Affected - Few
status (that is, a deterioration in health, mental, or psychosocial status in either life-threatening conditions
or clinical complications);
o
A need to alter treatment significantly (that is, a need to discontinue an
existing form of treatment due to adverse consequences, or to commence a new form of treatment);
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
09/13/2024
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 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
interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure that a resident who is incontinent of bladder
receives appropriate treatment and services to prevent urinary tract infections to the extent possible for one
(Resident #1) of three residents reviewed for indwelling urinary catheters, in that:
The facility failed to ensure Resident #1 had physician orders for her indwelling foley catheter (is a sterile
tube that is inserted into your bladder to drain urine) or for care and monitoring.
This failure could place residents with indwelling urinary catheters at risk of sepsis, renal failure, urinary
tract infections, and pain.
Findings included:
Review of Resident #1's face sheet dated 09/12/2024 reflected a [AGE] year-old female admitted to the
facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included unspecified fracture of right femur (the longest bone in the
human body, it extends from the hip to the knee) , subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine
healing, essential tremor and presence of unspecified artificial knee.
Review of Resident #1's Nursing Home Comprehensive MDS assessment dated [DATE] reflected a BIMS
score of 00, staff assessment indicated both long- and short-term memory problems. Section H (Bladder
and Bowel) reflected Resident # 1 had an indwelling catheter.
Review of Resident #1's care plan initiated 08/01/2024 and revised 08/08/2024 reflected Resident #1 had
an indwelling catheter and at risk for UTI/complications. Care plan interventions included -- assess reports
of abnormal urine - sediment, odor, color, amount, etc. report to MD as needed. Empty and record output
every shift and PRN, Observe for and document S/S of complications/UTI to include but not limited to:
color, consistency, amount of urine, condition of skin at insertion site, pain, burning, discomfort, change in
mental status and notify MD of findings, change foley tubing and bag as ordered, check tubing after
providing care for kinks, tubing and bag below the level of the bladder reposition as needed, Catheter care
per facility policy and PRN, change Foley Catheter every month and as needed.
Review of Resident #1's Physician orders from 07/26/2024 through 08/24/2024 reflected no orders for
Foley catheter, Foley catheter care, Foley catheter monitoring, Foley catheter output etc.
Review of Resident #1's MARs and TARs from 07/26/2024 though 08/24/2024 reflected no evidence of
Foley catheter care, Foley catheter monitoring, Foley catheter output etc.
Review of Resident #1's progress notes reflected Resident #1 was transferred to the local hospital on
[DATE] due to Resident #1 running fever and BP low and family requested Resident #1 be sent to the
hospital.
During an interview on 09/12/2024 at 2:16 pm LVN A stated Resident #1 had foley catheter throughout her
stay in the facility. LVN A stated the CNAs were responsible to provide catheter care, empty the foley
catheter and notify the charge nurses of output. LVN A stated the charge nurses were responsible to
document foley catheter output. LVN A stated the CNAs always give her Resident #1's Foley
(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
09/13/2024
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 0690
catheter output and she did not know where she documented it.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
During an interview on 09/12/2024 at 3:16 pm, CNA B stated Resident #1 had foley catheter throughout her
stay in the facility.
Residents Affected - Few
During an interview on 09/12/2024 at 3:33 pm CNA C stated Resident #1 had foley catheter throughout her
stay in the facility.
During an interview on 09/12/2024 at 3:53 pm the DON stated, she had a foley catheter, she came in with a
foley catheter. I think it was discontinued at some point and reinserted. There should have been an order for
catheter care, output, monitoring. We have to have some way of monitoring; it is high risk for infection.
During an interview on 09/13/2024 at 10:31 am Resident #1's family stated Resident #1 had Foley catheter
throughout her stay at the facility.
Review of the facility's policy titled Catheter Care, indwelling Catheter undated reflected no policy or
procedure related to the implementation of physician's orders with regard to the presence of a catheter.
It reflected: Basic responsibility -Licensed Nurse, Certified nurse's aide.
Purpose-to prevent infection, to reduce irritation.
Assessment guidelines: may include, but not limited to: color, consistency, amount of urine, condition of skin
at the site of insertion, pain, burning, discomfort
Review of facility's Policy titled Physician orders undated reflected: Physician Orders for medications and
treatments will be consistent with principles of safe and effective order writing.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
675619
If continuation sheet
Page 6 of 6