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Inspection visit

Inspection

Bronte Health and Rehab CenterCMS #6756811 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 0726 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure hospitality aides with the supervision of a CNA can care for resident's needs, as identified through resident assessments, and described in the plan of care for 1 of 4 Residents (Resident #1) in that: 1. The facility failed to ensure CNA C supervised hospitality aide HA B in assisting Resident #1 to the toilet. These deficient practices affect residents who require assistance from trained staff which could contribute to possible adverse reactions. The findings included: Review of an admission Record for Resident #1 dated 3/20/24 reflected she was a [AGE] year-old female, admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnosis including Neurocognitive disorder, aphasia, type 2 diabetes, and Parkinson's disease. BIMs of 7 indicating sever cognitive impairment. Review of an annual MDS assessment for Resident #1 dated 1/17/24 reflected, Toilet use: I require limited assistance x1 staff support with toileting task and toilet hygiene. Progress notes of Resident #1 dated 3/6/24 at 1:32 AM entered by LVN A indicated: Note Text: Resident was being assisted to the bathroom by CNA B. CNA had resident ride in wheelchair to the bathroom due to resident's weakness noted. When CNA asked resident if she was ready to stand and get onto the toilet resident responded that she was ready. When resident stood up, she leaned back against CNA and her legs could not hold resident up. CNA lowered resident onto the floor Infront of the toilet and got this nurse. When this nurse entered room. Resident was assessed for injuries. Resident stated that her legs were sore but did not hurt from the fall. CNA B and X2 staff members (LVN A and HA B) lifted resident with gait belt and placed resident onto the toilet. Staff are now to use X2 staff for all transfers as of this time. Physician and resident's spouse has been notified. During an interview on 3/20/24 at 10:45 AM ADON stated the normal process was for a hospitality aide to go through training to be able to be a CNA. She stated a HA was to only assist and help around the facility but should always have a CNA with them. During a phone interview on 3/20/24 at 11:05 AM LVN A stated that she was working 3/6/24 that Resident #1 had her fall. She stated that it was her understanding that HA B was a CNA. She stated that night she did not witness what happened, but it was brought to her attention by HA B the moment the (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: 675681 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 675681 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 03/20/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Bronte Health and Rehab Center 900 S State St Bronte, TX 76933 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 0726 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few incident occurred, that she went in to help Resident #1 to the toilet. She stated that HA B told her Resident #1 went to get up to go to the toilet and fell backwards but was caught and assisted to the ground. She stated that the right after the assessment of Resident #1, she told HA B from that point on that she needed to have a CNA with her to help with any residents that needed assistance. During an interview on 3/20/24 at 11:45 AM Resident #1 stated she did have a fall, but it was more of an assist to the floor by the aide. She stated she was usually pretty good and doesn't have to many falls. She stated she only remembers trying to stand up but started to fall backwards and the aide caught her and helped her to the ground. She stated nothing hurt and she did not sustain any injuries. She stated she could not remember the aide's name that was assisting her the night of 3/6/24. During a phone interview on 3/20/24 at 11:55 AM HA B stated that when Resident #1 put on her call light she asked CNA C to help her. HA B stated that CNA C stated, that Resident #1 was easy, you can do that on your own. She stated she went to assist Resident #1 to the toilet. HA B stated she entered the room and Resident #1 was in her wheelchair near the restroom. She stated that she assisted Resident #1 to stand up, Resident #1 began to sway and started to fall backwards. She stated she caught Resident #1 and assisted her to the ground. She stated she called for the LVN A and explained what happened. Attempted to contact CNA C on 3/20/24 at 12:05 PM, no answer, left message. During an interview one 3/20/24 at 11:50 AM DON stated that all HA's should have a CNA with them all the time. She stated that no HA should go and help residents transfer, toilet, etc. by themselves they must have a CNA with them. She stated that if a CNA was not with the hospitality aid, residents may receive incorrect assistance needed by the resident resulting in injury. Record review of facilities Job description not dated indicated: As a Nursing Home Hospitality Aide, you will play a vital role in providing compassionate care and support to residents in a nursing home setting. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure the comfort, well-being, and satisfaction of resident by assisting them with various hospitality task and providing emotional support under the supervision of a certified nursing assistant. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 675681 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.

  • 0726GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F726 - Nursing Services

    Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the March 20, 2024 survey of Bronte Health and Rehab Center?

This was a inspection survey of Bronte Health and Rehab Center on March 20, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at Bronte Health and Rehab Center on March 20, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes ..."

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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