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Inspection visit

Health inspection

Focused Care at Fort StocktonCMS #6757223 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 3 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0761 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to store all drugs and biologicals in locked compartments under proper temperature controls and permit only authorized personnel to have access to the keys for treatment cart #1 at nurses station and medication cart #2 from hall 200 of four medication carts reviewed for label and storage of drugs and biologicals. The facility failed to ensure treatment cart #1 and medication cart #2 was locked when unattended. This failure could place residents at risk of having access to unauthorized medications and unauthorized lab and medical supplies and/or lead to possible harm or drug diversions. Findings included: During an observation on 09/12/2022 at 10:53 AM of the nurses station revealed an unlocked treatment cart with lancets and IV cannulas. All drawers of the treatment cart were unlocked, and all supplies, and additional items were easily accessible. The DON came immediately and locked the cart. During an observation on 09/14/2022 at 11:36 AM Hall 200 revealed an unlocked medication cart #2 with over-the-counter medications and eye drops in the first drawer, medication cards in the second drawer, overflow medications cards and liquid over the counter medications in the third drawer. LVN B was in the residents room, administering medications and left the cart unattended and unlocked. During an interview on 09/14/22 at 09:07 AM, the DON stated that the treatment carts are used for lab supplies since the nurses draw all their own labs. It must have been the night shift nurse who left the treatment cart unlocked. All nurses are responsible for locking all treatment carts and medication carts. The DON stated that she will re-educate all staff at their next meeting regarding the importance of locking all treatment carts and medication carts. During an interview on 09/14/2022 at 12:11 PM, LVN B stated that medication cart should be locked at all times so that residents cannot injure themselves or inflict harm on themselves by taking medications that are not theirs. Review of the facility's policy, titled Storage of Medications, revised 08/2020, reflected (in part): Only licensed nurses, pharmacy personnel, and those lawfully authorized to administer medications (such as medication aides) are permitted to access medications. Medication rooms, carts, and (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 8 Event ID: 675722 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 675722 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 09/14/2022 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Focused Care at Fort Stockton 501 N Sycamore Fort Stockton, TX 79735 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 0761 medication supplies are locked when they are not attended by persons with authorized access. 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: 675722 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 8 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 675722 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 09/14/2022 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Focused Care at Fort Stockton 501 N Sycamore Fort Stockton, TX 79735 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 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 service safety for 1 of 1 kitchen reviewed in that: Residents Affected - Many The facility failed to label and date food items. The facility failed to discard expired food items. These deficient practices could affect residents who received meals prepared meals from the kitchen at risk for food borne illness and cross-contamination. Findings include: Observation on 09/12/22 at 10:47 AM during a walk-through inspection of the kitchen revealed the following: 63 small bowls of orange fruit wrapped in plastic wrap sitting on countertop in plastic tub, with no label and no date 3 sealed packages of Mini Buffet Ham sliced meat with no expiration date and best by date of 08/19/22 in walk-in refrigerator 1 unsealed package of Mini Buffet Ham sliced meat with no expiration date and a best by date of 09/02/22 in walk-in refrigerator 2 sealed packages of Mini Buffet Ham sliced meat with no expiration date and a best by date of 09/02/22 in walk-in refrigerator 1 block of yellow cheese, approximately 2.5 pounds, wrapped in plastic wrap, no expiration date and no open date in walk-in refrigerator (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 675722 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 8 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 675722 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 09/14/2022 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Focused Care at Fort Stockton 501 N Sycamore Fort Stockton, TX 79735 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 Large plastic tub of 40 individually bagged sandwiches with no prep date, no use by date and no labels in walk-in refrigerator Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm - Residents Affected - Many 1 large tub of salad covered in plastic wrap with no prep date, use by date or label in walk-in refrigerator 46 cups of red liquid, each covered with plastic wrap with no prep date, use by date or label in walk-in refrigerator 1 1-gallon pitcher of brown liquid with no prep date, use by date or label 1 6-pound jug of Pace Picante sauce, approximately ¾ empty with expiration date of 05/26/22 on shelf in walk-in refrigerator Observation on 09/13/22 at 11:07 AM during a follow-up inspection of the kitchen revealed the following: 2 large plastic bags of frozen meat with no prep date, no expiration date and no label in walk-in freezer 1 bag of frozen dough with no prep date, no expiration date and no label in walk-in freezer 1 bag of unidentifiable brown food with no prep date, no expiration date and no label in walk-in freezer In an interview with the Dietary Manager on 09/14/22 at 10:55 AM, she stated that she had been told by the facility's food distributor that a best by date was not the same as an expiration date, and that food was still ok to be served/used past the best by date on the packaging. She stated she would have to double check with the dietician and corporate to find out what the company policy was regarding labels and dates because she was unsure. She stated that normally, everything was labeled with a date and description, and she was unable to say why there were unlabeled items in the freezer and refrigerator. Dietary Manager stated that the ham found in the refrigerator with best by date of 08/19/22 had only been delivered a few days earlier and that she was not aware that the dates were so far back. (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 675722 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 8 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 675722 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 09/14/2022 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Focused Care at Fort Stockton 501 N Sycamore Fort Stockton, TX 79735 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 In an interview with [NAME] C on 09/14/22 at 11:20 AM she stated that per facility policy, everything in the kitchen should be labeled with a name, date stored/opened, and an expiration date. She stated that if the package did not come with an expiration date, then the default was 3 days after the date the item was opened for all foods stored in the freezer or refrigerator. She stated that once the expiration date or the 3 days had passed, the food should be thrown out. Residents Affected - Many In an interview with facility Administrator on 09/14/22 at 12:13 PM she stated that she believed expiration dates and best by dates were different. She stated that all food items should be labeled with description, open dates and expiration dates. She stated that her understanding was if the food item only had a best by date on the packaging, then the item should be discarded no later than 7 days after being opened. She was unable to say what the facility policy stated regarding food storage and labeling and that she would have to speak with corporate to find out specifics. Review of facility policy Food Storage dated 12/02/11 revealed, in part: Policy: . All food will be stored according to the state and Federal Food Codes. The following guidelines should be followed. Guidelines: 1. Dry storage rooms a. All containers are labeled and dated 2. Refrigerators a. All refrigerated foods are dated, labeled and tightly sealed, including leftovers, using clean, nonabsorbent, covered containers that are approved for food storage. 3. Freezers a. Frozen foods are stored in moisture-proof wrap or containers that are labeled and dated. Review of FDA Food Code 2017 revealed the following: https://www.fda.gov/food/retail-food-protection/fda-food-code (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 675722 If continuation sheet Page 5 of 8 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 675722 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 09/14/2022 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Focused Care at Fort Stockton 501 N Sycamore Fort Stockton, TX 79735 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 Food storage/labelling Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm 3-501.17 Ready-to-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. (A) Except when PACKAGING FOOD using a REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING method as specified under § 3-502.12, and except as specified in (E) and (F) of this section, refrigerated, READY-TO -EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD prepared and held in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the FOOD shall be consumed on the PREMISES, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 5ºC (41ºF) or less for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Pf (B) Except as specified in (E) - (G) of this section, refrigerated, READY-TO-EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD prepared and PACKAGED by a FOOD PROCESSING PLANT shall be clearly marked, at the time the original container is opened in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT and if the FOOD is held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the FOOD shall be consumed on the PREMISES, sold, or discarded, based on the temperature and time combinations specified in (A) of this section and: Pf (1) The day the original container is opened in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall be counted as Day 1; Pf and (2) The day or date marked by the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT may not exceed a manufacturer's use-by date if the manufacturer determined the use-by date based on FOOD safety. (C) A refrigerated, READY-TO-EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ingredient or a portion of a refrigerated, READY-TOEAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD that is subsequently combined with additional ingredients or portions of FOOD shall retain the date marking of the earliest-prepared or first prepared ingredient. Pf 92 (D) A date marking system that meets the criteria stated in (A) and (B) of this section may include: (1) Using a method APPROVED by the REGULATORY AUTHORITY for refrigerated, READY-TO-EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD that is frequently rewrapped, such as lunchmeat or a roast, or for which date marking is impractical, such as soft serve mix or milk in a dispensing machine; (2) Marking the date or day of preparation, with a procedure to discard the FOOD on or before the last date or day by which the FOOD must be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded as specified under (A) of this section; (3) Marking the date or day the original container is opened in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, with a procedure to discard the FOOD on or before the last date or day by which the FOOD must be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded as specified under (B) of this section; or (4) Using calendar dates, days of the week, color-coded marks, or other effective marking methods, provided that the marking system is disclosed to the REGULATORY AUTHORITY upon request. Residents Affected - Many FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 675722 If continuation sheet Page 6 of 8 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 675722 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 09/14/2022 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Focused Care at Fort Stockton 501 N Sycamore Fort Stockton, TX 79735 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 0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. 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 maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections for one (Resident #66) of 2 residents reviewed for infection control. Residents Affected - Few The facility failed to ensure CNA A changed her gloves after they became contaminated during incontinent care while assisting Resident #66. This failure could place resident's risk for cross contamination and the spread of infection. Finding include: Record review of Resident #66's admission record dated 09/13/22 indicated she was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included dementia and muscle weakness. She was [AGE] years of age. Record review of Resident #66's MDS dated [DATE] indicated in part: Bladder and Bowel: Urinary Continence =. 2. Frequently incontinent. Bowel Continence = 3. Always incontinent. Record review of Resident #66's care plan dated 08/25/22 indicated in part: Problem: Resident has an ADL self-care performance deficit r/t disease processes. Confusion, Dementia, Disease Process, Limited Mobility, Pain, dependent on staff. Goal: Resident will maintain current level of function in through the review date . Interventions: Resident is totally dependent on (X2) staff for incontinent care. During an observation on 09/13/22 at 11:28 AM CNA A performed incontinent care for Resident #66. CNA A entered the resident's room washed her hands and donned some gloves. The CNA undid the front of the resident's brief and wiped her front peri-area with some wipes. The resident was noted to be urinated. CNA A then turned the resident on her side and wiped the resident's bottom with some wipes. During the incontinent care the CNA's gloves came in contact with the resident's vagina and rectal area. While wearing the same gloves CNA A proceeded to apply a clean brief and adjust the resident's dress. During an interview on 09/14/22 at 11:54 AM the DON was made aware of the observation of incontinent care performed by CNA A. The DON said when staff performed incontinent care they were expected to change their gloves prior to proceeding to applying the clean brief. The DON said if the staff did not change their gloves that could possibly lead to cross contamination. The DON said she believed the failure occurred because the CNA got nervous and forgot to change her gloves. The DON said the staff received several trainings regarding hand washing and performing incontinent care. During an interview on 09/14/22 at 11:58 AM the Administrator was made aware of the observation of incontinent care performed by CNA A. The Administrator said the staff was expected to change their gloves once they became contaminated. The Administrator said if the staff did not change their glove that could lead to cross contamination. The Administrator said the failure occurred because the CNA probably got nervous and forgot to change her gloves. (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 675722 If continuation sheet Page 7 of 8 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 675722 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 09/14/2022 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Focused Care at Fort Stockton 501 N Sycamore Fort Stockton, TX 79735 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 0880 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Record review of the facility's policy titled Infection Control and dated July 2014 indicated in part: The facility's infection control policies and practices are intended to facilitate maintaining a safe, sanitary and comfortable environment and to help prevent and manage transmission of diseases and infections. The objectives of our infection control policies and practices are to: Prevent, detect, investigate and control infections in the facility; maintain a safe, sanitary and comfortable environment for personnel, residents, visitors and the general public. Record review of the facility's policy titled Perineal Care and dated 10/01/21 indicated in part: To provide cleanliness and comfort to the resident, to prevent infections and skin irritation and to observe the resident's skin condition. Wash and dry your hands thoroughly. Put on gloves. Wash perineal area wiping from front to back. Discard disposable items into designated containers. Remove gloves and discard into designated container. Wash and dry your hands thoroughly. Reposition the bed covers, make the resident comfortable. Clean the bedside stand. Wash and dry your hands thoroughly. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 675722 If continuation sheet Page 8 of 8

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Citations

3 citations 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.

  • 0880GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F880 - Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0761GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F761 - Labeling of Drugs and Biologicals

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

  • 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 September 14, 2022 survey of Focused Care at Fort Stockton?

This was a inspection survey of Focused Care at Fort Stockton on September 14, 2022. The surveyor cited 3 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at Focused Care at Fort Stockton on September 14, 2022?

Yes, 3 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."

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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