F 0880
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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 maintain an infection and prevention control
program, designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment to help prevent the
development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections for 4 (Residents #1, #2, #3 and
#4) of 6 residents reviewed for infection control, as indicated by:
Residents Affected - Some
MA A and MA B observed not cleaning and disinfecting the wrist blood pressure monitor while using it on
Resident #1, #2, #3, and #4.
This failure could place the residents at the facility at risk of transmission of disease and infection.
Findings included:
Review of Resident #1's face sheet dated 12/01/23, reflected Resident #1 admitted to the facility on [DATE].
She was a [AGE] year-old female diagnosed with Pain, Major Depressive Disorder, Anxiety Disorders,
Anemia (low level of red blood cells), Insomnia (lack of sleep), Hypertension, Chronic pain, Schizoaffective
Disorder- bipolar type (a type of mental illness), Lack of coordination, Unsteadiness on feet, Vitamin D
deficiency, Muscle weakness, and Abnormalities of gait and mobility.
Record review on 12/01/23 of Resident #1's quarterly MDS assessment, dated 11/23/23, revealed a BIMS
score of 10 indicating moderately impaired cognition.
Review of Resident #1's care plan, dated 9/13/23, reflected Resident#1 has Coronary Artery Disease
(CAD) related to hypercholesterolemia (high level of fat in the blood) and the relevant intervention was
administering all cardiac meds as ordered by the physician, monitor, and document side effects and report
adverse reactions to MD PRN.
Record review on 12/01/23 of physician's order dated 09/14/23 reflected:
Carvedilol Tablet 6.25 MG Give 1 tablet by mouth two times a day related to essential (primary)
hypertension, hold if SBP<110 <60.
Review of Resident #2's face sheet, dated 12/01/23, reflected Resident #2 admitted to the facility on
[DATE]. She was an [AGE] year-old female diagnosed with Hypothyroidism (Low level of thyroid hormones),
Vitamin D deficiency, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Muscle wasting and atrophy, Depressive Episodes, Lack of
coordination, Unsteadiness on feet, Fracture of unspecified part of neck of left femur (Thigh bone),
Hypertensive heart disease, Anemia (low level of red blood cells), Psychotic disorder
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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
675956
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/01/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Duval
5301 W Duval Rd
Austin, TX 78727
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 0880
with mood disorder, Dysphagia (difficult to swallow), and Vascular dementia,
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Record review on 12/01/23 of Resident #2's initial MDS assessment dated [DATE], revealed that the BIMS
score in Section C- Cognitive patterns, was not completed.
Residents Affected - Some
Review of Resident #2's care plan, dated 9/13/23, reflected that Resident#2 had hypertension and the
relevant intervention was measuring BP.
Record review on 12/01/23 of physician's order dated 12/20/2022 reflected:
Lisinopril Tablet 20 MG Give 1 tablet by mouth one time a day for HTN, hold if pulse less than 60, and SBP
less than 110.
During an observation on 12/01/23 beginning at 9:30 AM, MA A was administering medications to the
residents. MA A took the blood pressure of Resident #1 with a wrist blood pressure monitor and then
administered the ordered medications. Once the medication administration to Resident#1 was completed,
MA A moved on to Resident #2 who resides in the same hall and used the same blood pressure monitor on
Resident #2 without sanitizing it. After the blood pressure was taken, she stored the blood pressure monitor
on the medication cart. MA A failed to sanitize the wrist blood pressure monitor before and after using it on
Resident #1 and before and after using it on Resident #2.
During an interview on 10/24/23 at 11:45AM, MA A stated she was aware that the blood pressure monitor
should be sanitized in between the residents. MA A said she simply forgot to sanitize it and then, she
looked for the sanitizer at the bottom of the drawer. Since it was not available on that cart, she picked up
one from another cart and sanitized the blood pressure cuff. MA A stated there was a danger of transmitting
diseases from one resident to another if the equipment was not sanitized properly. MA A stated she had not
received in-service on disinfection of medical equipment, in the recent past.
Review of Resident #3's face sheet, dated 12/01/23, reflected Resident #3 admitted to the facility on
[DATE]. He was a [AGE] year-old male diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis of right knee (type of
degenerative disorder), osteoarthritis of knee(Brittle bones), Muscle wasting, Chronic Obstructive
Pulmonary Disease (difficult to breath due to a type of lung disease), Anemia (low level of red blood cells),
Protein-calorie malnutrition, Hypertensive Heart Disease without heart failure, Age-related physical debility,
Localized edema (Swelling), unsteadiness on feet , schizophrenia (a type of mental illness), and Lack of
coordination.
Record review on 12/01/23 of Resident #3's initial MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed, a BIMS score
of 09 indicating moderately impaired cognition.
Review of Resident #3's care plan dated 10/05/23, had not reflected his diagnosis of hypertensive heart
disease.
Record review on 12/01/23 of physician's order dated 10/06/23 reflected:
Amlodipine Besylate Oral Tablet 10 MG (Amlodipine Besylate) Give 1 tablet by mouth one time a day for
HTN Hold for SBP<100 OR DBP<60 OR HR<60.
Hydrochlorothiazide Oral Tablet 25 MG (Hydrochlorothiazide) Give 1 tablet by mouth one time a day
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Event ID:
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No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
675956
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/01/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Duval
5301 W Duval Rd
Austin, TX 78727
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 0880
for HTN Hold for SBP<110.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Review of Resident #4's face sheet, dated 12/01/23, reflected Resident #4 admitted to the facility on
[DATE]. He was a [AGE] year-old male diagnosed with Hypertension, Impulse disorders, Hyperlipidemia(
High fat level in blood), Unsteadiness on feet, Bipolar disorder, Type 2 diabetes mellitus, Lack of
coordination, Age-related physical debility, Major depressive disorder, Muscle wasting, Dysphagia (Difficulty
to swallow), Vitamin D deficiency, Anemia (low level of red blood cells), Schizoaffective Disorder- bipolar
type ( a type of mental illness), and Dementia.
Residents Affected - Some
Record review on 12/01/23 of Resident #4's quarterly MDS assessment, dated 10/11/23, revealed a BIMS
score of 13 indicating his cognition was intact.
Review of Resident #4's care plan, dated 10/20/23, reflected he had hypertension (HTN), the risk for
abnormal blood pressure, and the relevant intervention was obtain blood pressure readings as indicated.
Record review on 12/01/23 of physician's order dated 09/07/22 reflected:
Lisinopril Tablet 2.5 MG Give 1 tablet by mouth one time a day for renal issue, hold if systolic blood
pressure less than 110.
During an observation on 12/01/23 beginning at 10:00 AM, MA B was administering medications to the
residents. MA B took the blood pressure of Resident #3 with a wrist blood pressure monitor and then
administered the ordered medications. Once the medication administration to Resident#3 was completed,
MA B moved on to Resident #4 and used the same blood pressure monitor on Resident #4 without
sanitizing it. After the blood pressure was taken, she stored the blood pressure monitor on the top of the
med cart. MA B failed to sanitize the wrist blood pressure monitor before and after using it on Resident #3
and before and after using it on Resident #4.
During an interview on 10/24/23 at 11:45AM, MA B stated everything that she did related to medication
administration was correct. When investigator pointed out that she did not sanitize the blood pressure cuff
every time she used it on residents, MA B stated she was aware that the blood pressure monitor should be
sanitized in between the residents. MA B stated she forgot as she was in a hurry. Then she looked for the
sanitizer and picked up a packet from the bottom drawer of the med cart and sanitized the blood pressure
cuff. MA B stated sanitizing medical equipment like blood pressure cuff minimizes the transmission of
various diseases from one resident to another. MA A stated she worked at the facility for many years and
had received an in-service on disinfecting medical equipment, but was unsure of the exact time period.
During an interview on 12/01/23 at 3:00 PM, the DON stated his expectation was that the nursing staff must
follow facility policy/procedure for handwashing and sanitization of medical equipment. That includes
sanitizing blood pressure monitor, every time after the use on residents was essential to stop spreading
transmittable diseases. When asked about how the facility identified deficient practice by nursing staff, he
stated the DON and the ADON observe and/or participate in nursing care with the nurses, MAs, and CNAs.
The DON stated the facility conducted in -services on standard precautions and other infection control
policies and protocol, but not specifically on sanitizing medical equipment at the facility.
Record review on 12/01/23 of facility in-services from 06/01/23 revealed there were no in-services
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Event ID:
Facility ID:
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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
675956
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/01/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Duval
5301 W Duval Rd
Austin, TX 78727
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 0880
on disinfecting medical equipment.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Review on 12/01/23 of facility policy Infection prevention and control program dated 05/13/23 reflected:
4.standard precautions:
Residents Affected - Some
a.
All staff shall assume that all residents are potentially infected or colonized with an organism that could be
transmitted during the course of providing resident care services
10. Equipment Protocol:
a. All reusable items and equipment requiring special cleaning, disinfection or sterilization shall be cleaned
in accordance with our current procedures governing the cleaning and sterilization of soiled or
contaminated equipment .
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