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
observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure that a resident who needed respiratory
care, was provided such care, consistent with professional standards of practice, the comprehensive
person-centered care plan, the residents' goals and preferences for 2 of 2 residents (Residents #38 and
#61) reviewed for respiratory care.
Residents Affected - Few
The facility failed to ensure Residents #38 and #61's nasal cannula and nebulizer were kept in a bag while
not in use.
These failures could place residents at risk for infections and transmission of communicable diseases.
The findings included:
1. Record review of Resident #38's face sheet, dated 09/06/2024, reflected a [AGE] year-old female, who
was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #38 had diagnoses which included Hypertension (high
blood pressure), Shortness of breath, Depression, Anxiety , chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (a lung
disease that blocks airflow and makes it difficult to breathe).
Record review of Resident #38's MDS admission assessment, dated 05/17/2024, reflected a BIMS score of
06, which indicated severe cognitive impairment. Section I: Active diagnosis reflected chronic pulmonary
disease, or chronic lung disease. Section O: Respiratory Treatments was marked for Oxygen Therapy.
Record review of Resident #38's Physician Orders, dated 05/17/2024, reflected an order for Oxygen at 3 - 4
liters per minute via nasal cannula and nebulizer treatments two times daily. Change oxygen and nebulizer
tubing weekly on Sunday.
Record review of Resident #38's quarterly Care Plan, 06/24/2024, reflected a care plan for has COPD
(obstructive pulmonary disease) - Oxygen at 2- 4 liters per minute continuously. The Care Plan did not have
an intervention regarding when oxygen tubing needed to be changed.
In an observation on 09/04/2024 at 10:30 AM, revealed Resident #38 was lying in bed her nasal cannula
was uncovered and hanging over the bed rail in her room with the nasal prongs lying on floor .
2. Record review of Resident # 61's face sheet, dated 08/06/2024, reflected a [AGE] year-old male, who
was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #61 had diagnoses which included dementia (memory
loss), Hypertension (high blood pressure), Pneumonia (Inflammation of the air sacs in the lungs),
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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.
LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER
REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
TITLE
(X6) DATE
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Facility ID:
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Event ID:
675959
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
675959
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/06/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Songbird Lodge
2500 Songbird Cir
Brownwood, TX 76801
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
Muscle wasting, Shortness of breath, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (a lung disease that block
airflow and make it difficult to breathe).
Record review of Resident #61's MDS admission assessment, dated 07/29/2024, reflected a BIMS score of
12, which moderate cognitive impairment. Section I: Active diagnosis reflected chronic pulmonary disease,
or chronic lung disease. Section O: Respiratory Treatments was marked for Oxygen Therapy.
Record review of Resident #61's Physician Orders dated 08/07/2024 revealed an order for Oxygen at 3
liters per minute via nasal cannula and nebulizer treatments every six hours as needed. Change oxygen
and nebulizer tubing as needed.
Record review of Resident #61's admission Care Plan, dated 08/14/2024, reflected a care plan for
[Shortness of Breath #61] has COPD (obstructive pulmonary disease) - Oxygen at 3 liters per minute
continuously. The Care Plan did not have an intervention regarding when oxygen tubing needed to be
changed.
In an observation and interview on 09/04/2024 at 09:45 AM, during initial rounds, Resident #61 was lying in
his bed receiving oxygen via nasal cannula at 3 liters per minute. His nebulizer was sitting on the nightstand
uncovered.
In an interview on 09/06/2024 at 2:06 p.m., the administrator stated, she expects the nebulizer mouth
pieces and oxygen nasal cannulas to be stored in a plastic bag when not in use. She further stated, by not
cleaning and storing the nebulizers and oxygen nasal cannulas in a plastic bag could cause cross
contamination and make the resident sick.
In an interview on 09/06/2024 at 3:06 p.m., the DON stated, it is her expectation that the nebulizer tubing
and mouthpiece be kept in a plastic bag when not in use and that it is the charge nurses responsibility to
ensure that this is done. She further stated, if the nebulizers and oxygen tubing is not kept in plastic bag
this could cause cross contamination and the resident could become ill.
Record review of the facility policy Respiratory Therapy -Prevention of Infection, dated 2001 revised
November 2011, revealed the following [in part]:
Purpose: The purpose of this procedure is to guide prevention of infection associated with respiratory
therapy tasks and equipment, including ventilators, among residents and staff.
Procedure: Product: Oxygen delivery devices (no-aerosol producing) Ex: venturi masks, nasal cannulas,
oxygen supply tubing.
Infection Control Considerations Related to Medication Nebulizers/Continuous Aerosol:
7. Store the circuit in plastic bag between uses.
9. Discard the administration set-up every seven (7) days as needed.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
675959
If continuation sheet
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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
675959
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/06/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Songbird Lodge
2500 Songbird Cir
Brownwood, TX 76801
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 0761
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted
professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately
locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure that drugs and biologicals
used in the facility were secured and stored in accordance with current accepted professional principles for
2 (Hall A and Hall E ) of 5 medication carts observed for medication storage.
The facility did not ensure Hall A and Hall E Medication Carts was locked and secure.
This failure could place the residents at risk of gaining access to unlocked medications not prescribed to
them.
Findings include:
Observation on 9/5/2024 at 11:36 AM, revealed the Hall E medication cart was unlocked and unattended,
the cart was parked in hall and nurse was in resident room. Nurse was not in line of sight of medication
cart. Present in medication cart included over the counter medications, prescription medications, insulin,
breathing treatment medication, narcotic drawer was locked by one lock.
During an observation and interview on 09/05/24 at 4:30 PM , the medication cart was observed to be
unlocked and unattended on Hall A with a resident within 6 feet away of open cart.
In an interview on 09/05/2024 at 4:30 PM, LVN B stated that she did not know anyone had been close to
the medication cart and knew she was to have it within eyesight if left unlocked. LVN B further stated if
residents was to obtain medications from the medication carts that was not theirs, they could have an
allergic reaction.
Interview with LVN A on 9/5/2024 at 11:40 AM, revealed Normally I would have turned the cart away in the
door way so I let go of my cart and went to her. I didn't think correctly. LVN A further stated the medication
cart was not in her line of sight and it was not locked. LVN A stated the medication cart should be locked if
not in use or line of sight and that lack of locking medication cart could lead to resident getting into cart
causing drug diversion.
Interview with DON on 9/5/24 at 11:38 AM revealed her expectation is for medication carts to be locked
when nurse is not in front of cart or utilizing cart for medication pass. The DON also stated if cart is not
locked residents could get into cart and have a possibility of drug diversion.
In an interview on 9/5/24 at 12:28 PM the ADM stated should be locked according to our guidelines
regarding expectation for medication cart security. ADM continued stating that lack of securing medication
carts could potentially allow the wrong person to get in cart and get medications.
Record review of policy Medication Carts from Pharmacy Policy and Procedure Manual 2003 revealed the
following [in-part]:
1. The medication carts shall be maintained by the facility.
2. The carts are to be locked when not in use or under the direct supervision of the designated nurse.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
675959
If continuation sheet
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