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, including hand hygiene, designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment, and to
help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections, for one
(Resident #43) of three residents observed for infection control practices, in that:
Residents Affected - Few
The facility failed to ensure CNA A performed appropriate hand hygiene when providing care to Resident
#43.
This failure could place residents that require assistance with personal care at risk for healthcare
associated cross-contamination and infections.
Review of Resident #43's Face sheet, dated 12/01/22, documented an [AGE] year-old male admitted on
[DATE] and readmitted [DATE] with the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, dementia, anxiety, type 2 diabetes
mellitus, dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), hypertension (high blood pressure), sacral (tailbone) pressure
ulcer, and schizoaffective disorder (mood disorder).
Record Review of Resident #43's Minimum Data Set assessment, dated 11/04/22, documented Resident
#34 required extensive, two-person physical assistance for bed mobility.
Resident #34 required total dependence for toilet use, one-person physical assist.
Resident #34 required extensive assistance with one person physical assist for personal hygiene- how
resident maintains personal hygiene, including combing hair, brushing teeth, shaving, applying makeup,
washing/drying face and hands (excludes baths and showers).
An observation of personal care for Resident #43 on 11/30/22 at 4:05 PM by CNA A revealed the staff
entered the resident's room and placed gloves on to perform the brief change. CNA A removed Resident
#43's pants, removed the front part of the brief, cleaned the front perineal area, and threw away the dirty
wipes. CNA A turned the resident towards his left side with the same gloves to remove the brief, threw away
the brief, cleaned Resident #43's buttocks, and put the new brief under Resident # 43. CNA A continued to
wear the same gloves and put the resident's pants back on, adjusted the blanket, and placed the call light
within reach. She than removed her gloves, exited the room, and threw the trash in a bin outside of the
room. CNA A performed hand hygiene after throwing away trash in the bin outside.
During an interview on 11/30/22 at 04:14 PM, CNA A revealed she never changed her gloves during brief
changing. She stated she would put on one pair of gloves for one brief change. She revealed she
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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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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Facility ID:
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Event ID:
675837
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
675837
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/01/2022
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Kruse Village Senior Living Community
1700 E Stone St
Brenham, TX 77833
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
worked at the facility since June 2022. She stated she was never taught to change her gloves during
perineal care. She revealed she could see why changing gloves during perineal care and after care, would
be important, but she didn't do that. She revealed it is important to change gloves after perineal care to
prevent the spread of bacteria and infections.
An Interview with LVN B on 11/30/22 at 04:21 PM revealed he had been working at the facility for about 3
weeks. He revealed all CNAs were frequently in-serviced on perineal care by the DON and management
staff. He revealed glove changes should be often during patient care and perineal care; stating gloves
should be changed many times during patient care. He revealed hand hygiene and glove changes were
very important for preventing the spread of infection.
An interview with DON on 11/30/22 at 04:25 PM revealed during a brief change for a resident, the staff
should at the minimum change their gloves about three times. She revealed after removing a soiled brief,
they should remove their gloves and perform hand hygiene. DON revealed during new hire orientation, the
staff had skills check off for brief changing and hand hygiene. She revealed the nurse managers perform
random audits of staff performing care often to make sure staff are following infection control protocols. She
stated, CNA A learned about glove changes, perineal care, and hand hygiene during classes to obtain her
CNA certificate, and the facility had educated all staff on prevention of urinary tract infections and hand
hygiene.
Record review of a facility in-service, dated 5/23/22, documented hand washing was the key to reducing the
spread of infections. Please ensure that you follow all hand washing guidelines. We will continue to do
random hand washing audits. CNA A was documented to have received that in-service.
Record review of the facility's Perineal Care dated 04/01/08 documented Residents will be provided with
perineal care to promote adequate skin integrity to ensure clean, dry skin and to control odor. Procedure: 1.
Wash hands .5. Apply gloves .6. Remove soiled clothing and place in soiled clothing bag/hamper. 7.
Remove gloves. 8. Wash hands. 9. Apply new gloves.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
675837
If continuation sheet
Page 2 of 3
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
675837
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/01/2022
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Kruse Village Senior Living Community
1700 E Stone St
Brenham, TX 77833
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 0908
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
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 all mechanical, electrical, and patient
care equipment in safe operating condition, for 1 of 2 Automated External Defibrillators (long-term care hallAED) reviewed for safe operating status, in that:
Residents Affected - Many
The facility failed to replace the long-term care hall's AED CPR-D Padz (electro sticky pads) before they
expired, as evidenced by the expiration date of [DATE].
This deficient practice placed residents at risk for not receiving the lifesaving benefits of an AED during an
emergency Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) emergency.
The findings are:
During inspection of the AED (automated external defibrillator) hanging in the designated area on the
long-term care hall, on [DATE] at 3:13 PM, revealed the CPR-D-padz (electro sticky pads) had an expiration
date of [DATE].
An interview with the DON on [DATE] at 08:55 AM revealed the night nurses checked the AED's function
daily. They only check if it works, and the nurses sign off on a sheet every time the AED is checked. She
stated, the facility has not used the AED in a long time and that the facility had two AEDs to use. The
second AED was located in the rehab area of the facility. She stated, it's important to make that equipment
is not expired, so it would be work properly.
An interview with the Administrator on [DATE] at 09:16 AM revealed the facility should have checked
expiration dates for the AED (automated external defibrillator). He revealed it's important that the electrodes
are not expired to make sure when staff need to use the AED, it will be working properly.
Record review of the facility Crash Cart checks for [DATE] documented nurses had checked the AED daily
for function, not for expiration dates.
Record review of the AED Plus [NAME] Administrator's Guide dated 12/2019 documented .
AED electrode pads that are beyond their expiration date may not function correctly or may not stick well.
Why do AED pads expire you may ask? The AED electrode pads are comprised of tin and gel, over time
the adhesive gel properties will break down and the pads will no longer be usable, also if the pads are
opened and not used and the pads are exposed to air then the pads will deteriorate much more quickly.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting: inspect frequently, as necessary. Verify that electrodes are within their
expiration date.
Record review of the facility's Physical Environment- Space and Equipment policy dated [DATE]
documented the facility maintains all essential mechanical, electrical, and patient care equipment in safety
operating conditions.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
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If continuation sheet
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