F 0600
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment,
and neglect by anybody.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure resident was free from abuse and neglect for
1(Resident #1) of 3 residents reviewed for abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
The facility failed to ensure that Resident #1 was free from neglect when ST-A entered the code to the door
to let Resident #1 out of the facility. Resident #1 was seen by another staff and brought back into the facility.
This failure could place residents at risk of neglect, injury, and psychosocial harm.
Findings included:
Record review of Resident #1's face sheet, dated, 01/07/25, reflected an [AGE] year-old female who was
admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #1 had diagnoses which included age related cognitive decline (
a gradual decline in some thinking abilities), type 2 diabetes (a long-term condition in which the body has
trouble controlling blood sugar and using it for energy), anxiety disorder (a mental health disorder
characterized by feelings of worry, or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one's daily activities), and
hypertension (a condition in which the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high).
Record review of Resident #1's Discharge MDS Assessment, dated 01/07/25, reflected the BIMS should
not be conducted because the resident is rarely/never understood, indicated the section would be skipped.
Record review of Resident #1's Comprehensive Care Plan, completed on, 01/07/2024, reflected Resident
#1 was an elopement risk/wanderer r/t age related cognitive decline. Interventions: Distract resident from
wandering by offering pleasant diversions, structured activities, food, conversation, television, book resident
prefers. Identify pattern of wandering: Is wandering purposeful, aimless, or escapist? Is resident looking for
something? Does it indicate the need for more exercise? Intervene as appropriate. Resident #1 was
potential for falls. Interventions: Encourage and monitor Resident #1 for continued independence.
Record review of Resident #1's Elopement Evaluation dated 01/06/25 reflected the assessment scale was
0-4 and Resident #1's assessment score was 4.0.
Record review of the facility investigation report, dated 01/07/25, reflected Resident #1 admitted from home
on the evening of 1/6/25, approximately 7:22 PM. On the morning of 1/7/25 Resident #1 was
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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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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
675934
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
01/16/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
LA Dora Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1960 Bedford Rd
Bedford, TX 76021
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 0600
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
observed in the dining area socializing with other residents. Around 7:30 AM Resident #1 proceeded from
the dining room to the front lobby. At 7:34 AM Resident #1 asked [ST-A] if she could open the door. [ST-A]
assumed Resident #1 was a visitor and proceeded to let Resident #1 out the front door. Shortly after the
resident proceeded through the front door, [PT-B] approximately 7:35 AM recognized the resident from the
window of a resident's room. [PT-B] then proceeded to let the other staff know there was a resident outside
of the facility. Code Pink was immediately called, and staff members immediately proceeded outside to
redirected and accompanied Resident #1 inside the facility. Provider Response: initiated 1 on 1 by assigned
staff, completed a head count, head to toe assessment, notified RP, Physician Ombudsman, in-services
(Emergency Procedure for missing resident Drill, Abuse and Neglect, Dementia), updated and completed
elopement evaluations/binder, obtained consent for secured unit, Resident #1 discharged to secured unit,
changed the code to front door, suspended staff [ST-A] until further investigation, witness statements, and
safe survey.
Record review of Resident #1's incident report, dated 01/07/25, reflected, Incident Location: Outside;
Incident Description: Notified MD/NP/DON/ADON/Administrator that resident was observed outside the
facility by the Therapist. Notified by staff that resident was accompanied back inside the facility by aides,
therapist, and Charge Nurse. No distress noted. Resident is being monitored by staff to ensure safety. Head
to toe assessment performed w/o any abnormal findings. No distress noted. Resident is a new admission.
Resident ambulates independently without assistive device or physical assistance. Resident is alert and
verbal.
Record review of ST-A's personnel record reflected she completed training on Preventing, Recognizing, and
Reporting Abuse on 09/09/24, Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders: Behaviors was completed
09/09/24, Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation completed 09/09/24.
In a Face-to-Face interview on 01/16/25 at 11:37 AM with PT-B he revealed he was in a resident's room
when he noticed Resident #1 outside the window. He stated he alerted the staff, and they called a code
pink (used to notify the building of missing resident). He stated he had been in the room about five minutes
when he saw Resident #1 outside the window. He stated he did not know who was responsible for Resident
#1 when she was outside. He stated he went outside with other staff to guide Resident #1 back into the
building. He stated he did not see any marks or bruises on Resident #1 when he saw her outside. He stated
the resident had been at risk of going into the street and she could have gotten lost.
In a telephone interview on 01/16/25 at 11:53 AM with ST-A, she revealed she had been employed as a ST
at the facility. She stated on 01/07/25 she was in the lobby making copies when she was approached by
Resident #1. She stated she was not aware that Resident #1 was a resident at the facility. She stated
Resident #1 told her she needed to get out and go home. She stated she entered the door code to let
Resident #1 out of the building and returned to the therapy office. She stated about two minutes later she
was notified that the person she opened the door for was Resident #1. She stated when she learned that
she headed to the front of the building to re-direct the resident back inside the building when she saw
Resident entering the building with PT-B. She stated she had received training on abuse and neglect and
how to handle a resident who tried to elope the facility. She stated the resident was at risk of harm if she
had gone into the street or the weather if she did not have on a coat.
In a face-to-face interview on 01/16/25 at 3:20 PM with Administrator revealed, interviews with staff
determined Resident #1 was outside for about five minutes. ST-A had received training on A/N/E. He stated
after ST-A opened the door for Resident #1 she was re-educated and suspended. He stated he
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Event ID:
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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
675934
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
01/16/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
LA Dora Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1960 Bedford Rd
Bedford, TX 76021
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 0600
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
thought the alleged neglect occurred because ST-A was careless and did not use her critical thinking skills
and as a result she was terminated. He stated the action taken to respond to concerns was re-education of
all facility staff, in-services on abuse and neglect, an elopement drill was conducted, and the code on the
front door was changed. He stated actions taken to prevent further potential neglect after his investigation
was completed, he spoke with the therapy team to be aware of surroundings, staff, and residents. He stated
he ordered visitor tags to be worn by all visitors when they have entered the building. He stated he would
send out a message to all staff and family that the visit tags should be worn to protect the residents. He
stated Resident #1 was at risk of harm if she had gone into traffic, gotten lost, or gotten hurt while outside.
Record review of facility Abuse and Neglect policy dated April 2021 reflected, Residents have the right to
be free from abuse, neglect.
1.
Protect residents from abuse, neglect, exploitation, or misappropriation of property by anyone including, but
not necessarily limited to:
a.
Facility staff
2.
Develop and implement policies and protocols to prevent and identify:
a.
Abuse or mistreatment of residents;
b.
Neglect of residents
6. Provide staff orientation and training/orientation programs that include topics such as abuse prevention,
identification and reporting of abuse
Record review of facility wandering and elopement policy dated March 2019 reflected The facility will
identify residents who are at risk of unsafe wandering and strive to prevent harm while maintaining the least
restrictive environment for residents.
1.
If identified as at risk for wandering, elopement, or other safety issues, the resident's care plan will include
strategies and interventions to maintain the resident's safety.
2.
If an employee observes a resident leaving the premises, he/she should:
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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
675934
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
01/16/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
LA Dora Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1960 Bedford Rd
Bedford, TX 76021
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 0600
a.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Attempt to prevent the resident from leaving in a courteous manner;
b.
Residents Affected - Few
Get help from other staff members in the immediate vicinity
c.
Instruct another staff member to inform the charge nurse or director of nursing services that a resident is
attempting to leave or has left the premises.
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