F 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to
prevent accidents.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure each resident received adequate
supervision and assistance devices to prevent accidents for one (Resident #242) of ten residents reviewed
for accidents.
The facility failed to provide Resident #242 with the proper wheelchair cushion to prevent a fall from his
wheelchair in the transportation van on the way to dialysis.
This failure could place residents at risk for serious injury or harm, decline in health, and decreased quality
of life.
Findings included:
Review of Resident #242's facesheet printed on 09/14/23 revealed the resident was a [AGE] year-old male
admitted to the facility on [DATE]. His diagnoses included congestive heart failure, hemiplegia following
cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side, end stage renal disease, and dependence on renal
dialysis.
Review of Resident #242's baseline care plan revealed the resident completed by LVN A and signed on
08/16/23 revealed the resident was a risk for break in skin integrity and was dialysis dependent.
Interview and observation on 09/13/23 at 10:57 AM with Resident #242 revealed he was in bed watching
television. The resident was alert and oriented and used a wheelchair for mobility. Resident #242 stated he
was on his way to dialysis, did not recall the date, and not too far into the trip, he slid out of his wheelchair
on to the floor of the van. Resident #242 stated he was not hurt but did recall the Van Driver had buckled
him in and secured the wheelchair as well. The resident did not recall any other details about the incident
other than staff had assisted him back into his wheelchair, and he was taken to his dialysis appointment.
Review of Resident #242's incident report dated 09/07/23 completed by LVN A revealed the following:
Staff member notified this nurse that resident was in his way to dialysis when he slid off the pillow that was
in his wheel chair landing on the floor of the transportation van resident helped up off the floor and assisted
back into his wheelchair X3 staff members and use of gait belt. Resident denies of having any pain .
Immediate Action Taken:
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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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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
675935
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/14/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Life Care Center of Haltom
2936 Markum Dr
Fort Worth, TX 76117
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Head to toe assessment performed when resident returned from dialysis and not apparent injuries noted.
[Resident #242] stated he wasn't hurt he wasn't hurt and he didn't hit his head
Interview on 09/14/23 at 11:14 AM with the Transportation Aide revealed the day of the incident, 09/07/23,
he loaded Resident #242 in the van and buckled him up making sure his wheelchair did not move. As the
Transportation Aide was driving, he stated he looked in his rear view mirror and noticed he did not see
Resident #242 so he pulled over. He stated he noticed the resident had slid out of his wheelchair. He stated
the resident's back was against his wheelchair seat, and the resident was in a seated position. When the
Transportation Aide opened the door to the van, he stated he noticed Resident #242 had been sitting on a
pillow that was placed in his wheelchair. The Transportation Aide further stated the resident also had a
Hoyer sling under him, and he thought the pillow Resident #242 was sitting on must have slid against the
Hoyer sling making it slick, causing the resident to slide out of his chair.
Interview on 09/14/23 at 2:51 PM with LVN A revealed shortly after Resident #242 was on his way to
dialysis, on 09/07/23, she was called and told the resident had slid out of his wheelchair. She stated the
Transportation Aide turned the van around and drove back to the facility, and Resident #242 was assisted
back into his wheelchair. LVN A noticed the resident did not have a cushion in his wheelchair, and there
was a pillow in the seat. LVN A said she also did not know why there was not a cushion in the resident's
chair and staff should know better not to use a pillow because it could cause the resident to fall. LVN A said
she worked the 2:00 PM-10:00 PM shift and the morning aide, CNA B, would have been aide that got
Resident #242 ready for his dialysis appointment.
Attempts to contact CNA B on 09/14/23 were unsuccessful.
Interview on 09/14/23 at 3:32 PM with the DON revealed she was told Resident #242 had slid out of his
wheelchair, and they believed he might not have had the appropriate cushion so they referred the resident
over to therapy. The DON stated pillows should not be used in wheelchairs because it was not safe and the
pillow could slide. The DON said she believed Resident #242 had put the pillow in the chair himself for
comfort, that was why the resident was referred to therapy for a new cushion. The DON later stated she had
asked Resident #242 about the pillow, and the resident told her he wanted it there.
Interview on 09/14/23 at 12:00 PM with the Director of Therapy revealed she assisted in getting Resident
#242 back into his wheelchair after he had slid out of it on his way to dialysis. At the time they were
assisting, she noticed the resident had a standard pillow in the seat. The Director of Therapy stated using a
pillow as a cushion was not best practice because wheelchair cushions should be used for proper weight
distribution and skin issues. After the incident, the resident was given a proper wheelchair cushion so he
did not slide out his chair again.
Interview on 09/14/23 at 4:49 PM with the Administrator revealed Resident #242 wanted the pillow in the
wheelchair, and the residents had rights to their preferences. The Administrator further stated there was no
failure because his job was to advocate for the residents and honor their preferences.
Interview on 09/14/23 at 5:20 PM with the Administrator revealed they did not have a wheelchair cushion
policy that pertained to Resident #242's incident.
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
675935
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/14/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Life Care Center of Haltom
2936 Markum Dr
Fort Worth, TX 76117
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0940
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to develop, implement, and maintain an effective
training program for all new and existing staff for 6 (CNA G, CNA H, CNA I, CNA J, CNA K and LVN B) of
16 facility staff reviewed for trainings consistent with their expected roles.
Residents Affected - Some
1. The facility failed to provide CNA G, CNA H and LVN B's annual trainings consistent with their expected
roles.
2. The facility failed to provide CNA I, CNA J, CNA K's new hire trainings consistent with their expected
roles.
This failure could place residents at risk of being cared for by staff who have been insufficiently trained.
Findings included:
Record review of personnel records provided by the HR Manager revealed CNA G with hire date of
07/03/06 did not have any documented evidence in the facility for annual trainings taken on Residents with
Dementia, HIV, Fall Prevention, Abuse and Neglect or use of Restraints which was consistent with her
expected role.
Record review of personnel records provided by the HR Manager revealed CNA H with hire date of
12/19/07 did not have any documented evidence in the facility for annual trainings taken on Residents with
Dementia, HIV, Fall Prevention, Abuse and Neglect or use of Restraints which was consistent with her
expected role.
Record review of personnel records provided by the HR Manager revealed LVN B with hire date of 09/03/15
did not have any documented evidence in the facility for annual trainings taken on Residents with
Dementia, HIV, Fall Prevention, Abuse and Neglect or use of Restraints which was consistent with her
expected role.
Record review of personnel records provided by the HR Manager revealed CNA I with hire date of 06/12/23
did not have any documented evidence in the facility for new hire trainings taken during orientation on
Abuse and Dementia which was consistent with her expected role.
Record review of personnel records provided by the HR Manager revealed CNA J with hire date of
08/09/23 did not have any documented evidence in the facility for new hire trainings taken during orientation
on Abuse and Dementia which was consistent with her expected role.
Record review of personnel records provided by the HR Manager revealed CNA K with hire date of
08/16/23 did not have any documented evidence in the facility for new hire trainings taken on Statement of
Resident Rights or orientation on Abuse and Dementia which was consistent with her expected role.
During an interview and record review on 09/14/23 at 10:40 AM with HR Manager revealed she was
recently hired, she was still training, and working to update employee records. The Human Resources
Manager stated she only knew of the training she had taken when she was first hired, which was taken on
the computer system. The Human Resources Manager stated she was not familiar with how previous
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
675935
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/14/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Life Care Center of Haltom
2936 Markum Dr
Fort Worth, TX 76117
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0940
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
trainings were provided. The Human Resources Manager stated she relied on corporate office to assist her
employee records at this time. Human Resources Manager stated she was hired for the Account
Payable/Payroll and was told to assist the Human Resources responsibilities, she was not sure who would
be responsible for staff training. Human Resources Manager stated not having employee files updated
caused residents to be at risk of abuse and neglect.
Residents Affected - Some
Interview on 09/14/23 at 11:00 AM with the Administrator revealed the facility was not able to provide
evidence of annual trainings. According to the Administrator he arrived to the facility in December 2022, he
finally had a person in the role of Human Resources Manager as of April 2023. The Administrator stated he
was unaware employee files did not include annual trainings, he expected employee files to include annual
trainings and up to date information. The Administrator stated it was the responsibility of the Human
Resources Manager and education department to ensure trainings are up to date. The Administrator stated
when staff are not up to date on trainings it puts residents at risks of receiving proper care.
Review of the facility's Education and Training Requirements policy revised 03/28/23 reflected the following:
The facility will maintain an effective in-service and orientation program for all associates.
A facility must develop, implement, and maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff;
individuals providing services under a contractual arrangement; and volunteers, consistent with their
expected roles.
A facility must determine the amount and types of training necessary based on a facility assessment.
The Staff Development Coordinator or designee plans and directs an effective
orientation, training, and evaluation program.
Competencies and skill sets will for all new and existing staff, must be consistent with their expected roles.
The facility will need to ensure staff are trained to be able to interact in a manner that enhances the
resident's quality of life and quality of care and that they can demonstrate competency in the topic areas of
the training program.
The following training requirements should be met prior to associates and volunteers independently
providing services to residents, annually, and as necessary based on the facility assessment .
Abuse, neglect, and exploitation
Activities that constitute abuse, neglect, exploitation, and misappropriation
Procedures for reporting incidents of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or
misappropriation
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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
675935
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/14/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Life Care Center of Haltom
2936 Markum Dr
Fort Worth, TX 76117
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 0940
Dementia management and resident abuse prevention
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
An individual training record is maintained for each associate to include:
Date of each training class attended
Residents Affected - Some
Subject of the class
Instructor of the class
All training records will be made available to Federal and State surveyors upon request.
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