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Inspection visit

Health inspection

Bridgeport Medical LodgeCMS #6758911 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 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 observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure that respiratory care was provided, consistent with professional standards of practice for 2 of 2 residents (Resident #1 and Resident #2) reviewed for respiratory care and services. Residents Affected - Few The facility failed to ensure Resident #1's oxygen tubing was dated. The facility failed to ensure Resident #2's oxygen tubing was dated and properly stored when not in use. These failures could place residents at risk for respiratory infections. Findings included: Record review of Resident #1's admission record, dated 04/25/2024, revealed a [AGE] year-old female with an original admission date of 09/04/2021 and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses that included heart failure, shortness of breath, obstructive sleep apnea, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Record review of Resident #1's most recent MDS assessment, dated 03/15/2024, revealed a BIMS score of 12 indicating moderate cognitive impairment. Further review of the MDS revealed Resident #1 received oxygen therapy while not a resident and while a resident. Record review of Resident #1's care plan, revised on 03/21/2024, revealed the resident has oxygen therapy r/t CHF, ineffective gas exchange, and CPAP r/t to sleep apnea. Record review of Resident #1's physician orders, dated 03/04/2024, revealed Oxygen: Change Mask, O2 tubing, water bottle, and clean concentrator filter every night shift every Sun Initial & date tubing & bottle. Record review of Resident #2's admission record, dated 05/03/2024, revealed an [AGE] year-old female with an original admission date of 04/19/2022 and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses that included Alzheimer's Disease, heart failure, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Record review of Resident #2's quarterly MDS assessment, dated 04/16/2024, revealed a BIMS score of 10, indicating moderate cognitive impairment. Further review of the MDS revealed Resident #2 did not receive oxygen therapy while a resident. (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 3 Event ID: 675891 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 675891 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/25/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Bridgeport Medical Lodge 2108 15th Street Bridgeport, TX 76426 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 - Few Record review of Resident #2's physician orders, dated 05/03/2024, revealed Oxygen: Change Mask, O2 tubing, water bottle, and clean concentrator filter every night shift every Sun for SOB related to CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE. Observation on 04/25/2024 at 3:47 PM revealed Resident #1 was observed in her room sitting in a recliner with blanket on and O2 on via nasal cannula. The concentrator was running at 2.5 LPM and the tubing and humidifier were undated. A CPAP machine was on the table next to the bed. No storage bag for tubing was observed near the CPAP or concentrator. Observation on 04/25/2024 at 4:20 PM revealed contact isolation signage posted on Resident #2's door. Resident #2 was lying in bed. A concentrator was near the bed, turned off, with O2 tubing lying on the floor and not stored in a bag. The humidifier and tubing were undated. Interview on 04/25/2024 at approximately 4:20 PM, CNA A stated the tubing and humidifier should be dated and thought it should have been changed on Sunday. She stated dating allows them to know when it was last changed. CNA A stated when the tubing was not in use it should be kept in a bag to keep it clean, and so it will not be contaminated. Interview on 04/25/2024 at 4:31 PM, LVN B stated tubing should be in a bag to keep it clean and should be dated to see how old it was. She stated the tubing was to be changed every week on the night shift on Sunday evening. LVN B stated if tubing was not stored properly, it could collect dust particles and be contaminated. Interview on 04/25/2024 at 4:49 PM, the ADON stated her expectation was that O2 tubing be changed every Sunday with a fresh bag by night shift. She stated staff should also change out the water bottle and the filter. The ADON stated the end of the tubing, and the humidifier should be dated. She said this was done to keep the tubing clean and sanitary. She stated the nurses were responsible and she was responsible to ensure the policy was followed. Interview on 04/25/2024 at 5:30 PM, the Operations Manager stated his expectations were for staff to know and follow the Oxygen policy. He stated ultimately, he was responsible to ensure staff followed facility policy. He stated the risk could be germs. He stated the DON and the ADON usually spot check those tanks and ensure they were following regulation. He stated he had met with the clinical team to begin staff in-services to ensure if they see something not labeled then they were to alert one of the clinical team. Review of facility policy titled Oxygen Administration revised October 2010, reflected, in part: Purpose The purpose of this procedure is to provide guidelines for safe oxygen administration. Preparation 1. Verify that there is a physician's order for this procedure. Review the physician's orders or facility protocol for oxygen administration. (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 675891 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 675891 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/25/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Bridgeport Medical Lodge 2108 15th Street Bridgeport, TX 76426 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 2. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Review the resident's care plan to assess for any special needs of the resident. 3. Residents Affected - Few Assemble the equipment and supplies as needed . FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 675891 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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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.

  • 0695GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F695 - Respiratory care, including tracheostomy care and tracheal suctioning

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the April 25, 2024 survey of Bridgeport Medical Lodge?

This was a inspection survey of Bridgeport Medical Lodge on April 25, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at Bridgeport Medical Lodge on April 25, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed."

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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