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 residents who needed respiratory
care were provided such care consistent with professional standards of practice, the comprehensive
person-centered care plan, and the resident's goals and preferences for 2 of 3 (Resident #1 and Resident
#2) residents reviewed for respiratory care.The facility failed to obtain/verify physician's orders to administer
oxygen at 3 LPM for Resident #1 from 06/02/25 to 06/23/25 and oxygen at 2 LPM for Resident #2 from
06/19/25 to 07/01/25.This deficient practice could place residents who receive respiratory care at an
increased risk of developing respiratory complications and a decreased quality of care. The findings
included: Record review of Resident #1's face sheet dated 07/01/25 reflected the resident was a [AGE]
year-old male who was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included: encounter for
orthopedic aftercare, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (lung disease), chronic respiratory failure with
hypoxia (low oxygen levels), dependence on supplemental oxygen, muscle wasting and atrophy,
depression, and anxiety disorder. Resident #1 was discharged on 06/23/25. Record review of Resident #1's
MDS assessment dated [DATE] reflected Resident #1 had a BIMS score of 12, indicating moderate
cognitive impairment. Resident #1 was noted to be on oxygen.Record review of Resident #1's care plan
dated 07/01/25 reflected [Resident #1] was at risk for experiencing shortness of breath related to COPD
and chronic respiratory failure. Interventions included: provide oxygen as ordered/recommended by my
physician. Date initiated: 06/03/25. Record review of Resident #1's order summary dated 07/01/25 reflected
O2 Filter - Check, Clean and/or replace filter every week, every night shift, every Sunday. Start date:
06/08/25. No other order noted for O2/oxygen. Record review of Resident #1's MAR dated June 2025
reflected no orders for the O2's flow rate of delivery. Only order noted for O2/oxygen was O2 Filter - Check,
Clean and/or replace filter every week, every night shift, every Sunday which was completed. Record
review of Resident #2's face sheet dated 07/01/25 reflected the resident was an [AGE] year-old male who
was last admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included: cellulitis (bacterial infection of the
skin and the tissue beneath the skin) of right lower limb, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (lung
disease), heart failure, acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia (excessive carbon dioxide
levels in the blood), chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia (low oxygen levels), and muscle wasting and
atrophy. Record review of Resident #2's MDS assessment dated [DATE] reflected Resident #2 had a BIMS
score of 15, indicating cognitively intact. Resident #2 was noted to be on oxygen. Record review of
Resident #2's care plan dated 07/01/25 reflected [Resident #2] was at risk for experiencing shortness of
breath related to COPD and acute respiratory failure. Interventions included: provide oxygen as
ordered/recommended by my physician. Date initiated: 06/20/25. Record review of Resident #2's order
summary dated 07/01/25 reflected O2 sats every shift. Start date: 06/19/25. No other order noted for
O2/oxygen. Record review of Resident #2's MAR dated June 2025 reflected no orders for the O2's flow rate
of delivery. Only order noted for
Residents Affected - Some
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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.
LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Facility ID:
If continuation sheet
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Event ID:
675850
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
675850
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/01/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avir at Portland
221 Cedar Dr
Portland, TX 78374
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
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
O2/oxygen was O2 sats every shift which was completed. On 07/01/25 at 12:45 PM, in an interview with
Resident #1, he said during his stay at the facility, he received oxygen and never went without it. Resident
#1 said he used continuous oxygen at 3 LPM due to his diagnosis of COPD. On 07/01/25 at 1:05 PM, in an
interview with Resident #2, he said he used continuous oxygen at 2 LPM. Resident #2 said he had always
used oxygen due to his diagnosis of COPD. Resident #2 said the nurses checked on the oxygen machine
and changed his tubing. Resident #2 was not aware of any changes to his physician's orders regarding his
oxygen needs. Resident #2 said he had no trouble breathing or felt sick during this stay. On 07/01/25 at
1:15 PM, an observation with Resident #2 revealed the oxygen tubing was connected and the oxygen
setting was set at 2 LPM. Resident #2 sat in his wheelchair and was not in distress. Oxygen in use sign
noted at door. On 07/01/25 at 1:35, in an interview with LVN C, she said she knew if a resident needed O2
because prior to admission the facility received their paperwork which indicated the use of oxygen. LVN C
said another way she found out a resident would need O2 was if the office staff placed a concentrator in the
room in preparation for the admission or if the resident mentioned it during the admission assessments.
LVN C said she did not recall completing the admission for Resident #1. LVN C said she recalled Resident
#1 used O2 but did not recall the LPM setting. LVN C said Resident #2 used O2 at 2 LPM and it was
continuous. LVN C said Resident #1 and Resident #2 had to have physician's orders for the oxygen
administration and the nurses ensured to follow the orders on the MAR. On 07/01/25 at 2:25 PM, in an
interview with the ADON, she said the nurses handled the oxygen concentrators and tubing. The ADON
said any changes or issues regarding the oxygen machines, the staff knew to report to the nurses. The
ADON said the residents had to have orders for the O2 concentration level and O2 use. The ADON said the
MAR showed them the order for the LPM rate, to check the tubing, change filter, and check O2 sats. On
07/01/25 at 3:45 PM, in an interview with the DON, he said when residents were admitted , the orders
came in their admissions packets, the nurses input the orders in the system, called the doctor to verify
orders, and the doctor agreed or changed the medications as they saw needed. The DON said if a
medication such as O2 was not part of the admitting orders or once the nurse assessed and noted the
resident needed oxygen, then the nurse should have called the doctor to obtain orders. The DON said if a
resident used oxygen, then there was physician's orders in place. The DON said Resident #1 had an order
to change O2 tubing and check/clean/replace O2 filter every week. The DON said Resident #1 should have
had an order for the oxygen and he did not. The DON said as an example, the order should have read O2
at 3LPM via nasal cannula, continuous or as needed. The DON said Resident #2 had the order to check for
O2 sats every shift and did not have an order for the oxygen. The DON said he reviewed the MAR for
Resident #1 and Resident #2 which had no orders for the O2's LPM. The DON said the LPM was the flow
rate of delivery which was different for each resident. The DON said the nurses were in-serviced on the
admissions process and changes of condition. The DON said any nurse that noted a resident using oxygen
without a physician's order should have called the doctor to obtain clarification or orders. The DON said
Resident #1 and Resident #2 had no negative outcomes as a result of lack of orders for the oxygen
administration but it was important to have orders in place so that all staff were aware and knew what flow
rate of delivery the residents required. The DON said there was potential for harm to the residents
depending on if they were contraindicated or maybe allergic, but Resident #1 and Resident #2 were not.
The DON said the lack of orders could have resulted in hypoxia or hyperoxia but there were no indications
that Resident #1 or Resident #2 were hypoxic (insufficient oxygen) or hyperoxic (excessive oxygen) during
their stays. Record review of the facility's policy subject titled, Oxygen Administration, dated revised January
2023, revealed, Compliance Guidelines: A resident receives oxygen
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
675850
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
675850
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/01/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avir at Portland
221 Cedar Dr
Portland, TX 78374
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
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
therapy when there is an order by a physician. Procedure: 3. Obtain physician orders for oxygen
administration. Orders should include the following:a. oxygen source to be used (concentrator, tank)b.
method of delivery (cannula, mask)c. flow rate of delivery
Residents Affected - Some
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
675850
If continuation sheet
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