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Inspection visit

Inspection

PARK PLAZA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTERCMS #6759821 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 0755 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to provide pharmaceutical services, including the accurate administering of drugs for 1 of 5 Residents (Resident #1) reviewed for pharmacy services. 1) The facility failed to ensure Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) A did not administer PRN Ativan (Anti-Anxiety/Sedative medication), after it was ordered to be discontinued. The facility failed to remove anti-anxiety (Ativan) medication from the medication cart after it was ordered to be discontinued by the physician for Resident #1 The noncompliance was identified as past noncompliance. The noncompliance began [DATE] and ended on [DATE]. The facility had corrected the noncompliance before the investigation began. These failures could place residents who received medications at risk of receiving unnecessary doses of medication, experiencing undesirable side effects as well as potentially causing a physical or psychological decline in health. Findings include: Review of Resident #1's face sheet, care plan, MDS and Physician's orders revealed resident is a 75 -year-old female who was admitted on [DATE] with diagnosis of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Sjogren syndrome, Essential (Primary) Hypertension, and has a BIMS score of 11. Record review of Resident #1's orders showed an active order of for Tramadol HCl Oral Tablet 100 MG, give every six hours as needed for pain. Record review of Resident #1's orders showed a discontinued order for Lorazepam (Ativan) oral tablet 1 Mg, give every four hours as needed for anxiety and restlessness for 14 days discontinued on [DATE]. Record review of Resident #1's medication narcotic sheet dated [DATE]: 06:27 AM showed Ativan 2mg by mouth (PO) was administered versus the ordered Tramadol 100mg PO given by LVN A. Record review of nursing notes for Resident #1 revealed on [DATE]: 5:16 PM - Resident was transferred to a hospital on [DATE] 5:25 PM. Note states hospitalization was related to resident covid (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: 675982 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 675982 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 11/20/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Park Plaza Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 2210 Howard St San Angelo, TX 76901 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 0755 positive at this time. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Record review of nursing notes for Resident #1 revealed on [DATE]: 2348 - Resident returned to the facility. Attempted to contact LVN A [DATE] at 2:00 PM. Unable to contact at this time. Residents Affected - Some In an interview on [DATE] at 10:31 am with Resident #1 she stated she is treated very well at this facility and has greatly enjoyed her stay. Resident #1 is observed to be ambulating in the room with oxygen on 4 Liters Per Minute (LPM). Resident #1 states she has been at the facility since about February and has no complaints. Resident states the staff at the facility are taking good care of her. Resident was unaware of receiving Ativan. In an interview on [DATE] at 1:45 PM with the DON, the DON states the medication error was discovered by the day shift nurse when the nurse was checking the narcotic drawer and noticed Resident #1's Ativan narcotic sheet had an entry for [DATE] at 6:27 AM. The nurse informed the DON of the medication error. In an interview on [DATE] at 10:20 AM with LVN C in regard to discontinued medications, she stated all narcotics that are to be destroyed have to be signed off by the DON. LVN C states the DON will perform a count of narcotics with her, sign the sheet, then take them to the locked area to be destroyed. In a phone interview on [DATE] at 8:31 AM with Resident #1's family member. Family member stated she was made aware of that Resident #1 was giving Ativan instead of Tramadol. In an interview with LVN B on [DATE] at 2:25 PM regarding discontinued medication process. She stated that all narcotics are handed over to the DON. For regular (non-controlled) medication that is discontinued, it is taken out of the cart, counted with a med aide, and put in a box in the medication room. Interview with CMA A on [DATE] at 2:30 PM regarding the discontinued medication process. She stated that all controlled drugs are given to the DON. CMA A stated that she will circle the amount remaining in the blister pack on the count sheet, sign, and date the count sheet once it is given to the DON. For regular medication that is discontinued, the drug name and count is placed on a Drug Destruction Log and the medication is locked and kept in the medication storage room. All the discontinued medications get placed in the DON's office and destroyed when the Pharmacist comes. Facility response because of medication error: 1. Inservice staff on the following: I. Medication administration [DATE] II. (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 675982 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 675982 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 11/20/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Park Plaza Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 2210 Howard St San Angelo, TX 76901 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 0755 Controlled Drugs audit and accountability [DATE] Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm 2. Monthly Medication cart audits to check for expired and discontinued medication effective immediately. Residents Affected - Some 3. Pharmacy contract to assist with implementation and oversight of removing discontinued medication in medication cart at next visit. 4. Administrator will also conduct review of med cart as a fail-safe practice for facility. 5. Compliance Nurse will also take part in system develop to prevent recurrence. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 675982 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.

  • 0755GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F755 - Pharmacy Services

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the November 20, 2023 survey of PARK PLAZA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of PARK PLAZA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER on November 20, 2023. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at PARK PLAZA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER on November 20, 2023?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharm..."

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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