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Inspection visit

Health inspection

Southeast Nursing & Rehabilitation CenterCMS #6758831 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 0727 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Many Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to utilize the services of a registered nurse for at least eight consecutive hours per day, seven days per week for 5 days out of 30 (11/5/23, 11/12/23, 11/23/23, 11/25/23, and 11/26/23) reviewed for nursing services, in that: The facility did not utilize the services of a registered nurse for at least eight consecutive hours per day, seven days per week on 11/5/23, 11/12/23, 11/23/23, 11/25/23, and 11/26/23. This deficient practice could place all residents at risk of not receiving adequate care. The findings included: Record review of the facility's Daily Staffing Posting revealed the following: 11/05/23 - 1 RN Manager for the 6 am - 6 pm shift and 0 RNs for the 6 am - 6 pm shift 11/12/23 - 0 RN Managers for the day and 0 RNs for the day 11/23/23 - 2 RN Managers for the day and 0 RNs for the day 11/25/23 - 0 RN Managers for the day and 0 RNs for the day 11/26/23 - 0 RN Managers for the day and 0 RNs for the day Record review of the facility's Daily Punches revealed the following: 11/05/23 - No RN punches for the day 11/12/23 - No RN punches for the day 11/23/23 - No RN punches for the day 11/25/23 - ADON B punched in from 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm 11/26/23 - No RN punches for the day During an interview on 12/1/23 at 3:15 pm, the DON clarified that the RN staffing according to the time punch was correct. The DON said she was aware the facility was required to utilize the services (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: 675883 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 675883 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 12/01/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Southeast Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 4302 E Southcross Blvd San Antonio, TX 78222 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 0727 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Many of a registered nurse for at least eight consecutive hours per day, seven days per week. She added RN coverage was necessary to supervise LVNs, CNAs and MAs and to follow proper guidelines and protocols. The DON said RNs received additional training, such as, critical thinking and ensuring residents received appropriate care. She added she was always available by email and phone. The DON said not utilizing the services of a registered nurse for at least eight consecutive hours per day, seven days per week may affect the residents because staff did not receive responses to inquiries as quickly. The DON said she was not sure there was one responsible party to ensure the facility utilized the services of an RN for eight consecutive hours per day, seven days per week because the facility did not have a policy regarding RN coverage. During an interview on 12/1/23 at 3:21 pm, ADON B said that she prepared the Daily Staffing Posting for 11/5/23, 11/12/23, 11/23/23, 11/25/23, and 11/26/23. She said she was not aware the facility was required to utilize the services of a registered nurse for at least eight consecutive hours per day, seven days per week. ADON B said RNs were required for supervision of the LVNs but was not sure how not having an RN could affect the residents. ADON B said it was the responsibility of ADON C and herself to complete the staffing schedules. During an interview on 12/1/23 at 3:30 pm, ADON C said that she was not aware the facility was required to utilize the services of a registered nurse for at least eight consecutive hours per day, seven days per week. ADON C said it was her responsibility along with ADON B to complete the staffing schedules. She added that it was possible that not having an RN could affect residents negatively but was not sure how. During an interview on 12/1/23 at 3:49 pm, the Administrator said the facility did not have a written policy regarding RN coverage. He added the facility needed to have RN coverage for 8 hours every day according to state regulations. The administrator said he was not aware the facility did not have RN coverage on 11/5/23, 11/12/23, 11/23/23, 11/25/23, and 11/26/23 for eight consecutive hours. He added the Administrator and DON were responsible for ensuring the facility had proper RN coverage. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 675883 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.

  • 0727GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    F727 - Except when waived under paragraph (f) or (g) of this section, the

    Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the December 1, 2023 survey of Southeast Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?

This was a inspection survey of Southeast Nursing & Rehabilitation Center on December 1, 2023. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at Southeast Nursing & Rehabilitation Center on December 1, 2023?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full tim..."

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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