F 0602
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident had the right to be free from abuse,
neglect, misappropriation of property, and exploitation for 1 of 8 residents (Resident #1) reviewed for
misappropriation of property.
Residents Affected - Few
The facility failed to prevent the misappropriation of Resident #1's Synthroid/Levothyroxine (thyroid
medication), when LVN B took the medication out LVN C's medication cart for her own personal use
between 4/21/2024 through 4/28/2024 and/or 5/2/2024. This incident was witnessed by LVN C.
This failure could place residents at an increased risk for not receiving their prescribed medication as
ordered.
Findings included:
Record review of Resident #1's undated face sheet reflected Resident #1 was a [AGE] year-old male
whose latest readmission to the facility on was 6/11/24, a current readmission date of 6/14/24, as well as a
discharge date of 6/24/24. Resident #1 was his own resident representative with the following diagnoses:
acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure (heart condition), Type 2 diabetes mellitus without
complications (when the body does not use insulin properly), other specified hypothyroidism (underactive
thyroid), schizoaffective disorder (mental health condition), and unspecified kidney failure (when your
kidneys suddenly become unable to filter waste products from your blood).
Record review of Resident #1's clinical record reflected his annual MDS assessment was completed on
6/28/2023 listing him with a BIMS score of 09, which indicated he was moderately cognitively impaired.
Record review of Resident #1's medication administration record dated 4/1/2021 to 4/30/24 revealed an
order for Levothyroxine tablet: 25 mcg; 1 tab once, a day, for a diagnosis of other specified hypothyroidism,
for management of thyroid problems, with a start date of 12/06/23, and an end date of open ended.
Record review of Resident #1's medication administration record dated 5/1/2021 to 5/31/24 revealed an
order for Levothyroxine tablet: 25 mcg; 1 tab, once a day, for a diagnosis of other specified hypothyroidism,
for management of thyroid problems, with a start date of 12/06/23, and an end date of open ended.
Record review of letter signed by LVN C on 6/19/24 titled LVN C Interviewed revealed: On June 29,
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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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Knox City, TX 79529
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Residents Affected - Few
2024, at approximately 1 :45 p.m., I interviewed LVN C about any information she may have concerning the
allegations the facility had received about LVN B. LVN C reported there had been a day when she had left
her med cart to get some supplies. When she returned, LVN B was in her cart. LVN B told LVN C that she
needed some of Resident #1's Levo. LVN B was short of her own medication for a medical condition. LVN C
said she does not give that med, other nurses do, but LVN B had a pill her hand and told LVN C she had
taken some.
Record review of letter signed by ADM D on 6/20/24 titled LVN B Interview revealed: I interviewed LVN B on
June 20, 2024. In response to the allegations contained in the letter that LVN B received from the Board of
Nursing, she reported the following: 3. I asked her about the allegation that she had taken one of Resident
#1's Levothyroxine for her own personal use. She replied that she takes Levo and her prescription calls for
her to take 175 Mg. The meds she has at her home are only 150 MG, they're 25 Mg short of what she
needs. She said that she did go to the med cart and take one of Resident #1's out of the cart because his
are 25 Mg and would make up the difference. She said that she did tell LVN B, that she needed to take the
pill for herself because she was short. She carried the pill with her and went back to the unit. However, the
more she thought about it, the more she realized she couldn't take it. LVN B reports that she then put the
medication in a sharps container so that it would be destroyed. She also said that there was someone else
on the unit at the time that saw her place the pill in the sharp's container, but she didn't recall exactly who
was there.
Record review of the facility in-service dated 6/21/24 titled Medication administration policy: Do not take
meds for personal use revealed: LVN A signed.
During an interview on 6/25/24 at 2:30 PM, the DON stated LVN B notified the facility on 6/18/2024 that she
received a letter from The Texas Board of Nursing that LVN B was being investigated for taking a resident's
medication. The DON stated the medication that LVN B took from the medication cart was Synthroid. The
DON stated LVN B told another nurse (LVN C), she was going to take the medication out of the medication
cart and take it for herself. The DON stated LVN B told her she decided to not take the pill and discarded it
in the sharps container.
During an interview on 6/25/24 at 4:47 PM, LVN C stated she was the charge nurse on the shift and had
passed out medications, but she could not remember the date. She stated she parked the medication cart
on south hall by the dining room when she stepped away to deal with another resident. She stated she
turned around and saw LVN B in her medication cart. She said she had asked LVN B what she was doing
and LVN B told her she was taking Resident #1's Levothyroxine because she had the same prescription at
home but was short on her pills. She stated she observed LVN B pop the pill in her mouth, then she walked
to the back of the facility. She stated LVN B was able to gain access to the medication cart because she left
it unlocked. She stated she was not supposed to leave it unlocked. She stated staff were not supposed to
take medications from the cart for personal use.
During an interview on 6/25/24 at 6:15 PM, LVN B stated she had a prescription for Levothyroxine 150mg
but needed to take 175mg pill, and off the top of her head she thought she would take one of Resident #1
Levothyroxine pills out of the medication cart. LVN B stated she walked to the front lobby and saw the
medication cart and it was unlocked. She stated she took the pill and walked away. LVN B stated when she
returned to her unit, she decided to not take the pill and placed it in the sharps container. She stated she
had been trained on misappropriation and that she should not have taken the pill out of the medication cart.
During an interview on 6/26/24 at 3:26 PM, the DON stated LVN C told her that LVN B told hershe had
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avir at Knox City
605 S Ave F
Knox City, TX 79529
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
taken medication from LVN C's medication cart. The DON stated staff are not supposed to take or borrow
medications from residents for personal use. She stated LVN C told her she had witnessed LVN B take the
medication.
Record review of the facility in-service undated topic Do not borrow meds from other resident to give to
another resident or for personal use. Follow facility protocol. Follow medication administration procedure. Be
survey ready. Mock survey 6/25/2024. Keep medication cart locked. revealed: the DON and 2 other staff
signed on 5/5/24; LVN B and the ADON signed on 5/6/24; LVN C signed on 5/8/2024.
Record review of the facility in-service dated 6/25/24 titled Abuse/Neglect/Exploitation/Misappropriation
provided to staff.
Record review of the facility in-service dated 6/25/24 titled Abuse, and neglect, and reporting revealed:
signed by DON and ADM A.
During an interview on 6/26/24 at 1:37 PM, Admin D, stated he spoke with LVN B about the letter she had
received from the BON and the details in the letter, one was an allegation that she had taken a resident's
certain medication. The Admin D stated LVN B was short of her own medication and she borrowed from the
resident to make up for herself . Admin D stated he reported the incident to HHSC. The facility in serviced
staff and LVN B was suspended pending investigation.
Record review of facility provided policy titled, Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation dated 10/2023, revealed:
The facility will provide protection for the health, welfare, and rights of each resident by developing and
implementing written policies and procedures that prohibit and prevent abuse, neglect, and exploitation and
misappropriation of resident property.
Prevention of Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation:
The facility will implement policies and procedures to prevent and prohibit all types of abuse, neglect and
misappropriation of resident property and exploitation that achieves:
B. Identifying, correcting, and intervening in situations in which abuse, neglect, exploitation, and/or
misappropriation of resident property is more likely to occur with the deployment of trained and qualified,
registered, licensed, and certified staff on each shift in sufficient numbers to meet the needs of the
residents, and assure that the staff assigned have knowledge of the residents' care needs and behavioral
symptoms.
F. Providing residents, representatives, and staff information on how and to whom they may report
concerns, incidents, and grievances without the fear of retribution, and providing feedback regarding the
concerns that have been expressed.
G. Addressing features of the physical environment that may make abuse, neglect, and exploitation, and
misappropriation of resident property more likely to occur.
H. Assigning responsibility for the supervision of staff on all shifts for identifying inappropriate staff
behaviors.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avir at Knox City
605 S Ave F
Knox City, TX 79529
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0602
Identification of Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation:
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
B. Possible indicators of abuse include, but are not limited to
Residents Affected - Few
8. Failure to provide care needs such as comfort, safety, feeding, bathing, dressing, turning and positioning
.
Investigation of Alleged Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
A.
An immediate investigation is warranted when suspicion of abuse, neglect or exploitation, or reports of
abuse, neglect or exploitation occur
B.
Written procedures of investigations include:
1.
Identifying staff responsible for the investigation;
2.
Exercising caution in handling evidence that could be used in a criminal investigation (e.g., not tampering or
destroying evidence)
3.
Investigating different types of alleged violations;
4.
Identifying and interviewing all involved persons, including the alleged victim, alleged perpetrator,
witnesses, and others who might have knowledge of the allegations;
5.
Focusing the investigation on determining if abuse, neglect, exploitation, and/or mistreatment has occurred,
the extent and cause, and
6.
Providing complete and thorough documentation of the investigation.
Protection of Resident:
The facility will make efforts to ensure all residents are protected from physical and psychosocial harm as
well as additional abuse, during and after the investigation. Examples include but are not
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avir at Knox City
605 S Ave F
Knox City, TX 79529
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F 0602
limited to:
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
A.
Responding immediately to protect the alleged victim and integrity of the investigation;
Residents Affected - Few
B.
Examining the alleged victim for any sign of injury, including a physical examination or psychosocial
assessment if needed;
C.
Increased supervision of the alleged victim and residents;
D.
Room or staff changes, if necessary, to protect the resident(s) from the alleged perpetrator;
E.
Protection from retaliation;
F.
Providing emotional support and counseling to the resident during and after the investigation, as needed,
and
G.
Revision of the resident's care plan if the resident's medical, nursing, physical, mental, or psychosocial
needs or preferences change because of an incident of abuse.
Reporting/Response:
5. Taking all necessary actions as a result if the investigation, which may include, but are not limited to the
following:
a.
Analyzing the occurrence(s) to determine why abuse, neglect, misappropriation of resident property, or
exploitation occurred and what changes are needed to prevent future occurrences.
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STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avir at Knox City
605 S Ave F
Knox City, TX 79529
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F 0689
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to
prevent accidents.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure each resident received adequate supervision and
assistive devices to prevent accidents for 1 of 8 residents (Resident #2) reviewed for accidents.
The facility failed to use an appropriate transfer for Resident #2 which resulted in a fall for Resident #2 and
caused Resident #2's surgical wound from a below the right knee amputation to bleed.
This failure could place residents at risk for harm and further injuries.
The findings included:
Record review of Resident #2's undated face sheet reflected Resident #2 was a [AGE] year-old male
whose current admission date was on 2/4/2021, and a readmission to the facility on 4/7/24. Resident #2
had the following diagnoses: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (airflow blockage and breathing-related
problems), muscle weakness, acquired absence of right leg below knee (partial amputation of the right leg),
complete traumatic amputation at knee level, left lower leg, subsequent encounter (partial amputation of the
left leg), unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure (heart condition), essential primary hypertension
(high blood pressure), mood disorder (mental health condition), Anxiety disorder due to known
physiological condition (mental health condition), and chronic kidney disease (gradual loss of kidney
function).
Record review of Resident #2's clinical record reflected his comprehensive MDS assessment was
completed on 4/10/2024 listing him with a BIMS score of 13, which indicated he was moderately cognitively
intact. Additionally, section GG - Functional Abilities and Goals revealed Resident #2 is dependent- requires
supervision or touching assistance - Helper does all of the effort. Resident does none of the effort to
complete the activity, or the assistance of 2 or more helpers is required for the resident to complete the
activity. For chair/bed-to-chair transfers.
Record review of Resident #2's physician orders dated 4/01/24 to 4/30/24 revealed an order dated 4/09/24
to maintain ace bandage to right stump until appointment on 4/17/20 and to monitor for bleeding and signs
of complication during every shift. Physician orders further revealed an order dated 4/23/24 to change
dressing to stump 3 times a week and to monitor for bleeding and signs of complication during every shift.
Record Review of Resident #2's Care Plan, dated 4/25/24, revealed Resident #2 had a below the knee
amputation. Interventions included the use of a sliding board for transfers or mechanical lift for transfers
PRN. Evaluation notes dated 06/19/24 revealed Resident #2 was able to transfer themselves from the bed
to the wheelchair with or without the use of a sliding board and that Resident #2 declined to use the
mechanical lift.
Record review of Resident #2's progress notes from 4/1/24 to 6/26/24 revealed no documentation of the fall
described by the resident or facility staff.
During an interview on 6/25/24 at 12:03 PM the DON stated LVN B presented her with a letter she received
in the mail from the Texas Board of Nursing that stated she was being investigated for allowing a resident to
fall causing an injury. The DON stated she was not aware the allegations listed in
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STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avir at Knox City
605 S Ave F
Knox City, TX 79529
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the letter against LVN B until being shown the letter as it was not reported to her by staff or the resident.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
During an interview on 6/25/24 at 1:37 PM, Admin D stated he spoke with LVN B about the letter she had
received from the BON and the details in the letter, one was an allegation of an improper transfer that
resulted in a fall. He stated the LVN B did try to transfer a resident and a fall happened.
Residents Affected - Few
During an interview on 6/25/24 at 2:16 PM the corporate nurse stated she could not locate any
documentation or any other records in the electronic health record referencing the fall involving Resident #2
and LVN B.
During an interview on 6/25/24 at 3:36 PM, CNA E stated she witnessed LVN B and Resident #2 fall during
a transfer. She stated she was not able to determine the date or time frame of when this incident occurred,
but she believed it was shortly after Resident #2's surgery of when his leg was amputated a couple of
months ago. She stated she could not recall the time of when it occurred, but she believed it would have
happened between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM. She stated on the day of the incident she, CNA F, and another
staff were all asked to go into Resident #2's bedroom to assist with transferring him from the wheelchair to
his bed. LVN B was asked if they were going to use the mechanical lift and LVN B replied she was going to
transfer Resident #2 by bear hugging him and lifting him from the wheelchair to the bed. CNA E stated she
observed LVN B bear hug Resident #2 face to face, then she stumbled backwards while lifting him, and
then both she and Resident #2 fell backwards into a refrigerator, and then onto the floor. CNA E stated
Resident #2 hit the incision on his right leg on the floor then it started to bleed. CNA E stated Resident #2
was on top of LVN B CNA E with his arms around her and his legs straddled around her body. CNA E
stated she could not recall how LVN B got out from under resident #2. CNA E stated afterwards, they all
worked together to lift Resident #2 off the ground and onto his bed. CNA E stated she left about 10 minutes
later to return to her assigned hall to assist other residents. CNA E stated Resident #2 has never refused a
transfer with a sliding board or the mechanical lift. CNA E stated Resident #2 used the sliding board to
transfer himself or instructed staff to push his chair against his bed to transfer himself.
During an interview on 6/25/24 at 3:54 PM CNA F stated she witnessed LVN B and Resident #2 fall during
a transfer. She stated she could not determine the date or time frame of when this incident occurred, but
she believed it was shortly after Resident #2's surgery of when his leg was amputated a couple of months
ago (04/2024). CNA F stated she believed the incident occurred before 7:00 PM on the day it occurred.
CNA F stated Resident #2 used his call light and told her he needed assistance with a transfer from his
wheelchair to his bed. CNA F stated LVN B had transferred Resident #2 into his wheelchair earlier that day,
so she understood that was why she was responsible to transfer him back to his bed. CNA F stated LVN B
bear-hugged Resident #2 and picked him up from his wheelchair and stumbled and fell back into the
refrigerator, and then they both fell onto the floor. CNA F stated they all helped get Resident #2 up and into
bed by grabbing under his legs and arms and his leg when she saw blood on his leg. CNA F stated LVN B
then went to get supplies for the blood and called the DON. CNA F stated the DON came and helped put
new dressing on Resident #2's leg. CNA F stated Resident #2 moaned and made noises but did not say
anything. CNA F stated Resident #2 asked about the blood, but he had not say he was in pain. CNA F
stated she could not remember how LVN B got Residents #2 off her. CNA F stated Resident #2 was not
taken to the hospital nor was emergency assistance called after the incident.
During an interview on 6/25/24 at 4:47 PM, LVN C stated she was the charge nurse on the day LVN B and
Resident #2 fell during a transfer. She stated she could not to determine the date or time frame
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A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avir at Knox City
605 S Ave F
Knox City, TX 79529
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Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
of when this incident occurred, but she believed it may have been on a day that was not her regular
workday that she came in to fill a shift. She stated the incident may have been two or three days after
Resident #2's surgery of when his leg was amputated a couple of months ago. She stated she was aware
that Resident #2's surgical incision had been bleeding when he readmitted from the hospital. She stated
Resident #2 wanted to get in his wheelchair, but he refused to be transferred with the lift. She stated staff
told Resident #2 that they must use the lift for transfers, but he refused again. She stated she had not
wanted to transfer Resident #2 as it would not have been safe to transfer him without the lift. She stated she
had been concerned that there would not have been any male staff on shift in the evening to help put him
back in bed. LVN C stated she went on her lunch break. She stated she observed Resident #2 in his
wheelchair when she returned from her lunch break. She stated staff told her that Resident #2 asked LVN B
to transfer him into his wheelchair when she had walked by coming back from a smoke break. LVN C stated
Resident #2 was ready to get back in bed later that evening, so she told CNA F to get LVN B, who was the
charge nurse on a different unit, and to tell her she needed to put Resident #2 back in bed, and then she
went to chart records. She stated LVN B approached her and asked why her staff could not complete the
transfer, in which she replied to LVN B that since she was the one to take him out of bed then she needed
to figure out how to put him back in bed. LVN C stated LVN B walked away. LVN C stated she had been
charting records when she heard a loud commotion. She stated CNA E, CNA F, and another staff came
and told her that LVN B hit the refrigerator and dropped Resident #2 on the floor. She stated LVN B said
she called the DON due to the blood. She stated staff went to get supplies and the DON arrived about that
time. She stated she observed blood on his bed the size of a soccer ball and that his bandage was soaked
with blood. She stated the DON called the surgeon and was advised to monitor the incision for infection,
and to call back if infection appeared. She stated she then left for the evening. She stated Resident #2 had
not been taken to the hospital for this incident. She stated the next day, she was told not to document the
incident in the post log by the DON because it was considered a transfer and not a fall. She stated there
had not been any documentation completed to record the incident. She stated she helped apply the new
dressing and observed the incision to be opened about one inch. She stated she helped put pressure on
the incision and put a bandage on it. She stated she helped apply gauze and they were able to get the
bleeding to stop after wrapping it for the third time. She stated Resident #2 already had an appointment that
was scheduled shortly after (possibly a week's time), and that was the first time the incision was observed
by a physician after the incident. She stated they received new orders from the physician and that they
physician applied additional dressing on it. She stated at that time, there was not an order to use a
mechanical lift for transfers, but she felt it was best to use it. She stated Resident #2 seemed to like to use
the sliding board for transfers and that he refused the mechanical lift.
Record review of a facility in-service dated 6/19/24 titled Falls and use of gait belt revealed: 26 staff signed.
Record review of letter signed by ADM D on 6/20/24 titled LVN B Interview revealed: I interviewed LVN B on
June 20, 2024. In response to the allegations contained in the letter that she received from the Board of
Nursing, she reported the following: 2. As to Resident #2's fall, LVN B told me that she was working on the
secured unit when the aides came and asked for her help in transferring Resident #2 into his bed. She had
successfully transferred him to his wheelchair earlier that day. She left the unit to help them with the
transfer. She entered Resident #2's room and attempted to lift him from his chair and into his bed. As she
was doing this, he began kicking the stumps of his legs and this threw her off balance. She stumbled
backwards and both of them landed on the floor with him on top of her. His brief was soaked with urine, and
it
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went all over her scrubs. After that she helped the aides get him off the floor and into his bed. His stump
was bleeding, and she told LVN C, his charge nurse about it bleeding. LVN C told LVN B that she had urine
all over her and she shouldn't be changing his dressing. LVN B then gathered the supplies she needed and
went to change Resident #2's dressing. LVN B then returned to the secured unit. She did not call the D.O.N.
at that time to come in to help with the dressing. LVN B said she did call the DON the day that Resident #2
returned from the hospital after his amputation. He needed his dressing changed and she wasn't sure how
to change it properly. She called the DON, and the DON came to the facility and helped her change the
dressing. This was prior to when the fall occurred. The fall occurred one afternoon while the DON came to
the facility one night to help with the dressing change .
Record review of competency skills checklist and competency evaluation form dated 6/21/24 revealed LVN
B demonstrated competencies met on transfers from bed to wheelchair using transfer belt and slide board
transfer. LVN B also demonstrated competencies met on all but one competency on the assessment for
lifting machine, using a mechanical.
Record review of the facility in-service dated 6/24/24 titled Slide board transfer training revealed: 8 staff
signed.
Record review of the facility in-service dated 6/25/24 titled Abuse/Neglect/Exploitation/Misappropriation
revealed: 22 staff signed.
Record review of the facility in-service dated 6/25/24 titled Abuse, and neglect, and reporting revealed: 2
staff signed.
Record review of letter signed by LVN C on 6/19/24 titled LVN C Interviewed revealed: On June 29, 2024, at
approximately 1 :45 p.m., I interviewed LVN C about any information she may have concerning the
allegations the facility had received about LVN B . LVN B also said that she was aware of Resident #2
falling soon after returning from the hospital from having his leg amputated. She stated that earlier in the
day, LVN B had transferred him without using a lift. Resident #2 does not like to use the lift for transfer. Later
in the day, he wanted to transfer again. LVN B again came to transfer him by herself without using a lift. At
this time, when she lifted him, she stumbled backwards, hit the small refrigerator in his room, and both of
them fell to the floor. She said that CNA F, CNA E, and another CNA had witnessed the fall. She had not.
During an interview on 6/25/24 at 5:47 PM ADM A stated a bear hug transfer was an improper transfer and
that staff were not trained to complete bear hug transfers on residents.
During an interview on 6/25/24 at 5:55 PM, the Corporate Nurse stated their policy did not instruct staff to
use bear hug transfers and that staff should not have done a bear hug transfer on Resident #2. She stated
she was not able to locate any documentation referencing the fall. She stated LVN C was the charge nurse
on Resident #2's hall and LVN B was the charge nurse on a different unit during the time of that incident.
She stated she was able to determine LVN C was on lunch when LVN B transferred Resident #2 to his
wheelchair that day. She stated LVN B was his preferred staff, so she helped. She stated he did not like the
mechanical lift and sometimes he did not like use the sliding board for transfers. She stated they could not
determine when it happened. She stated Resident #2 has said the lift chokes him and he refuses it. She
stated a bear hug was not an appropriate transfer. She stated in that situation, she would have done a two
person transfer with a sheet due to his weight.
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During an interview on 6/25/24 at 5:55 PM, the DON stated she used an Ace bandage and the bleeding
resolved. She stated there was nothing more she needed to do. The DON she would not have transferred
Resident #2 that day, but she cannot speak for LVN B on why she transferred him. She stated she preferred
for Therapy to evaluate him before he was transferred, but they were not there that day. She stated it was
not required for Therapy to assess the resident before he can be transferred but she would have used the
mechanical lift instead. She stated LVN B was not told to transfer him that way.
During an interview on 6/25/24 at 6:15 PM, LVN B stated she could not recall the date of the fall with
Resident #2 but recalled the fall. LVN B stated staff asked her to transfer Resident #2 to bed. She stated
she went in the room and Resident #2 refused the Hoyer, so she decided to lift him on her own. LVN B
stated she stood in front of Resident #2 and he bear hugged her. LVN B stated, Resident #2 placed his
arms around her neck and she placed her arms under his arms around his body and she lifted him up. LVN
B stated, she stepped backwards lost her balance and fell and Resident #2 landed on top of her, straddling
her. She stated Resident #2 pushed himself up with his hands and she scooted out from under him. She
stated three staff assisted him off the floor and back in bed. LVN B stated Resident #2's stump was
bleeding. She stated she had been trained on how to complete a proper transfer, but Resident #2 refused
the Hoyer and she attempted to lift him herself to transfer him.
During an interview on 6/26/24 at 1:00 PM, Resident #2 stated he recalled a fall where LVN B transferred
him from his chair to his bed. Resident #2 stated he could not recall the date of this fall. Resident #2 stated
LVN B transferred him by herself, without assistance from another staff. Resident #2 stated LVN B
instructed him to put his arms around her, and LVN B wrapped her arms around his torso and lifted him.
Resident #2 stated LVN B was supposed to turn and place him on the bed, but LVN B lost her balance and
fell back, into his refrigerator. Resident #2 stated he fell on top of LVN B, straddling her. Resident #2 stated
he was face to face with LVN B and was very close to her. Resident #2 stated he scooted himself off LVN B
by pushing himself with his hands on LVN B's stomach until he reached the floor, in between LVN's legs.
Resident #2 stated he hit both of his legs, on his stumps, when he fell with LVN B. Resident #2 stated it was
painful on his right leg that had been recently amputated. Resident #2 stated the incision site, on his right
leg bled after the fall, but he stated that it was not a lot. Resident #2 stated the DON and LVN B checked
the incision site on his right leg and changed the dressings. Resident #2 stated he was usually transferred
with two staff, using a sliding board. Resident #2 stated he did not like using the Hoyer lift because he felt
claustrophobic and [NAME] as if he was choking. Resident #2 stated he could not remember exactly who
was present during the fall, but he recalled CNA E, was present. Resident #2 stated LVN B did not ask for
help when she transferred him from the CNA's that were present, and he did not know why. Resident #2
stated LVN B said she thought she could do it on her own, and he thought she could do it also. Resident #2
stated he has never been transferred by just one person before. Resident #2 stated LVN B did not say
anything to him after the fall.
During an interview on 6/26/24 at 1:59 PM, the COTA was asked if she would consider Resident #2 to be a
safe one-person transfer and she stated, Absolutely not, it would not be safe. He was too heavy, and it
could hurt the resident or myself. The COTA stated Resident #2 should never be transferred using a bear
hug method due to having bilateral below the knee amputations and not being able to pivot to assist the
person transferring him.
Record review of facility provided policy titled, Falls and Fall Risks, Managing dated 07/2019, revealed:
Based on previous evaluations and current data, the staff will identify interventions related to
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the resident's specific risks and causes to try to prevent the resident from falling and to try to minimize
complications from falling.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Policy Interpretation and Implementation
Residents Affected - Few
Definition:
According to the MDS, a fall is defined as:
Unintentionally coming to rest on the ground, floor, or other lower level, but not a s a result of an
overwhelming external force (e.g. a resident pushes another resident). An episode where a resident lost
his/her balance and would have fallen, if not for another person or if he or she had not caught him/herself,
is considered a fall. A fall without injury is still a fall. Unless there is evidence suggesting otherwise, when a
resident is found on the floor, a fall is considered to have occurred.
Challenging a resident's balance and training him/her to recover form loss of balance is an intentional
therapeutic intervention. The losses of balance that occur during supervised therapeutic interventions are
not considered a fall.
Fall Risk Factors:
1.
Environmental factors that contribute to the risk of falls include:
a.
Wet floors;
b.
Poor lighting;
c.
Incorrect bed height or width;
d.
Obstacles in the footpath
e.
Improperly filled or maintained wheelchairs, and
f.
Footwear that is unsafe or absent
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2.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Resident conditions that may contribute to the risk of falls include:
Residents Affected - Few
a.
Fever;
b.
Infection;
c.
Delirium and other cognitive impairment;
d.
Pain;
e.
Lower extremity weakness;
f.
Poor grip strength;
g.
Medication side effects;
h.
Orthostatic hypotension;
i.
Functional impairments;
j.
Visual deficits, and
k.
Incontinence
3.
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Medical factors that contribute to the risk of falls include:
Level of Harm - Actual harm
a.
Residents Affected - Few
Arthritis;
b.
Heart failure;
c.
Anemia;
d.
Neurological disorders; and
e.
Balance and gait disorders; etc.
Resident Centered Approaches to Managing Falls and Fall Risk
1.
The staff, with the input of the attending physician, will implement a resident-centered fall prevention to
reduce the specific risk factor(s) of falls for each resident at risk or with a history of falls.
Monitoring Subsequent Falls and Fall Risk
1.
The staff with monitor and document each resident's response to interventions intended to reduce falling or
the risk of falling.
Record review of facility provided policy titled, Assessing Falls and Their Causes dated 3/2018, revealed:
The purpose of this procedure is to provide guidelines for assessing a resident after a fall and to assist staff
in identifying causes of the fall.
Steps in the Procedure
After a Fall:
3. If there is evidence of injury, provide appropriate first aid and obtain medical treatment immediately.
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4. If an assessment rules out significant injury, help the resident to a comfortable sitting, lying or standing
position, and then document relevant details.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
7. Document any observed signs or symptoms of pain, swelling, bruising, deformity, and/or decreased
mobility, and any changes in level of responsiveness/consciousness and overall function. Note the
presence or absence of significant findings.
7.
Complete an incident report for resident falls no later than 24 hours after the fall occurs. The incident report
form should be completed by the nursing supervisor on duty at the time and submitted to the Director of
Nursing Services.
Defining Detains of Falls:
1.
After an observed or probable fall, clarify the details of the fall, such as when the fall occurred and what the
individual was trying to do at the time the fall occurred.
2.
For each individual, distinguish falls in the following categories:
a.
Rolling, sliding or dropping from an object (e.g., from bed or chair or floor)
b.
Falling while attempting to stand up from a sitting or lying position, or
c.
Falling while already standing and trying to ambulate
Identifying Causes of a Fall or Fall Risk
1.
Within 24 hours of a fall, begin to try to identify possible or likely causes of the incident. Refer to resident
specific chains of events or circumstances proceeding a recent fall, including :
a.
Time of day of the fall;
b.
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Time of the last meal;
Level of Harm - Actual harm
c.
Residents Affected - Few
What the resident was doing;
d.
Whether the resident was standing, walking, reaching, or transferring from one position to another;
e.
Whether the resident was among other persons or alone;
f.
whether any environmental risk factors were involved (e.g. slippery floor, poor lighting, furniture, or objects
in the way) and/or
g.
Whether the resident was trying to get to the toilet
h.
whether there is a pattern of this balls for this resident
3. Continue to collect and evaluate information until the cause of falling is identified or it is determined that
the cause cannot be found.
4. as indicated, the attending physician will examine the resident or may initiate testing to try to identify
causes.
5. consult with the attending physician or medical director to confirm specific causes from among multiple
possibilities. when possible, document the basis for identifying specific factors as the cause.
6. if the cause is unknown but no additional evaluation is done, the physician or nursing staff should note
why (e.g. workup already done, finding A cause would not change the approach, etc.).
Documentation
When a resident falls, the following information should be recorded in the residence medical record:
1.
The condition in which the resident was found (e.g resident found lying on the floor between bed
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and chair)
Level of Harm - Actual harm
2.
Residents Affected - Few
Assessment data, including vital signs and any obvious injuries.
3.
Interventions, first aid, or treatment administered.
4.
Notification of the physician and family, as indicated.
5.
Completion of a fall risk assessment.
6.
Appropriate interventions taken to prevent future falls.
7.
The signature and title of the person recording the data.
Reporting
1.
Notify the following individuals when a resident falls:
a.
The resident's family
b.
The attending physician (timing of notification may vary depending on whether injury was involved);
c.
The director of nursing services and
d.
The nursing supervisor on duty
2.
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Report other information in accordance with facility policy and professional standards of practice.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Record review of facility provided policy titled, Falls - Clinical Protocol dated 3/2018, revealed:
Residents Affected - Few
Assessment and recognition:
2. In addition, the nurse shall assess and document/report the following:
a.
Vital signs;
b.
Recent injury, especially fracture or head injury;
c.
Musculoskeletal function, observing for change in normal range of motion, weight bearing, etc.;
d.
Change in condition or level of consciousness;
e.
Neurological status;
f.
pain;
g.
Frequency and number of falls since the last position visit;
h.
Precipitating factors; details on how far all occurred;
i.
All current medications, especially those associated with dizziness or lethargy; and
j.
All active diagnosis
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5. The staff will evaluate and document falls that occur while they invent individual is in the facility, for
example when and where they happen, any observations of the event, etc.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
6. All should be categorized as:
Residents Affected - Few
a. Those that occur while trying to rise from a sitting or lying to an upright position;
b. Those that occur while upright and attempting to ambulate; and
c. Other circumstances such as sliding out of a chair or rolling from a low bed on the floor
7. Falls should also be identified as witnessed or unwitnessed events
Record review of facility provided policy titled, Fall Prevention - Potential Interventions dated 5/2019,
revealed:
Intervention: Assistive Devices; Description: Other
Intervention: Mobility; Description: Review transfer status
Record review of facility provided policy titled, Safe Lifting and Movement of Residents dated 3/31/2023,
revealed:
In order to protect the safety and well-being of staff and residents, and to promote quality care, this facility
uses appropriate techniques and devices to lift and move residents.
Policy Interpretation and Implementation
1.
resident safety, dignity, comfort and medical condition will be incorporated into goals and decisions
regarding the safe lifting and moving of resident.
2.
Manual lifting of residents shall be eliminated when feasible.
3.
Nursing staff in conjunction with the real habilitation staff, shall assess individual residents needs 4 transfer
assistance on an ongoing basis. Staff will document resident transferring and lifting needs in the care plan.
Such assessment shall include:
a.
Residents' preferences for assistance,
b.
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Residents' mobility (degree of dependency),
Level of Harm - Actual harm
c.
Residents Affected - Few
Resident size,
d.
Weight bearing ability,
e.
Cognitive status,
f.
Whether the resident is usually cooperative with staff, and
g.
The residents' goal for rehabilitation, including restoring or maintaining functional abilities.
4.
Staff responsible for direct resident care will be trained in the use of manual (gait/ transfer belts, lateral
boards) and mechanical lifting devices.
5.
Mechanical lifting devices shall be used for heavy lifting, including lifting, and moving residents when
necessary.
6.
Only staff with documented training on the safe use and care of the machines and equipment used in this
facility will be allowed to lift or move residents.<BR
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B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/26/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avir at Knox City
605 S Ave F
Knox City, TX 79529
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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 interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure all drugs and biologicals were stored in
locked compartments for 1 of 2 medication carts (medication cart on front hall).
The facility failed to ensure that medication 1 of 2 medication carts were secured when unattended on or
about 4/21/2024 through 4/28/2024 and/or 5/2/2024.
This failure could place residents at risk of having access to unauthorized medications and/or lead to
possible harm, drug overdose, or drug diversions.
Findings included:
During an interview on 6/25/24 at 2:30 PM, the DON stated LVN B notified the facility she received a letter
from The Texas Board of Nursing that LVN B was being investigated for taking a resident's medication. The
DON stated the medication that LVN B took from the medication cart was Synthroid. The DON stated LVN
B told another nurse (LVN C), she was going to take the medication out of the take and take it for herself.
The DON stated LVN B told her she decided to not take the pill and discarded it in the sharps container.
During an interview on 6/26/24 at 3:26 PM, the DON stated LVN C told her that LVN B told her she was
going to take medication from her cart. The DON stated she did not know if LVN C left the cart unlocked,
but it was not supposed to be unlocked when unattended.
During an interview on 6/25/24 at 4:47 PM, LVN C stated she was the charge nurse on the shift and had
passed out medications, but she could not remember the date. She stated she parked the medication cart
on south hall by the dining room when she stepped away to deal with another resident. She stated she
turned around and saw LVN B in her medication cart. She said she had asked LVN B what she was doing
and LVN B told her she was taking Levothyroxine out of the cart because she had the same prescription at
home but was short on her pills. She stated she saw that LVN B had more than one pill in her hand but did
not know how many. She stated she observed LVN B swallow the pills, then she walked to the back of the
facility. She stated LVN B was able to gain access to the medication cart because she left it unlocked. She
stated she was not supposed to leave it unlocked. She stated staff were not supposed to take medications
from the cart for personal use.
Record review of the facility in-service undated topic Do not borrow meds from other resident to give to
another resident or for personal use. Follow facility protocol. Follow medication administration procedure. Be
survey ready. Mock survey 6/25/2024. Keep medication cart locked. revealed: the DON and 2 other staff
signed on 5/5/24; LVN B and the ADON signed on 5/6/24; LVN B signed on 5/8/2024.
Record review of the facility in-service dated 6/21/24 titled Medication administration policy: Do not take
meds for personal use revealed: LVN B signed.
Record review of the facility in-service dated 6/25/24 titled Abuse/Neglect/Exploitation/Misappropriation
revealed: 24 staff signed.
Record review of letter signed by ADM D on 6/20/24 titled LVN B Interview revealed: I interviewed
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
675989
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/26/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avir at Knox City
605 S Ave F
Knox City, TX 79529
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F 0761
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
LVN B on June 20, 2024. In response to the allegations contained in the letter that she received from the
Board of Nursing, she reported the following: 3. I asked her about the allegation that she had taken a
Levothyroxine pill for her own personal use. She replied that she takes Levo and her prescription calls for
her to take 175 Mg. The meds she has at her home are only 150 MG, they're 25 Mg short of what she
needs. She said that she did go to the med cart and took a resident's pill out of the cart because his are 25
Mg and would make up the difference. She said that she did tell LVN B, that she needed to take the pill for
herself because her's were short. She carried the pill with her and went back to the unit. However, the more
she thought about it, the more she realized she couldn't take it. LVN B reports that she then put the
medication in a sharps container so that it would be destroyed. She also said that there was someone else
on the unit at the time that saw her place the pill in the sharp's container, but she didn't recall exactly who
was there.
Record review of letter signed by LVN C on 6/19/24 titled LVN C Interviewed revealed: On June 29, 2024 at
approximately 1:45 p.m., I interviewed LVN C about any information she may have concerning the
allegations the facility had received about LVN B. LVN C reported there had been a day when she had left
her med cart to get some supplies. When LVN C returned, LVN B was in her cart. LVN B told LVN C that
she needed some of a resident's Levo. LVN B was short of hers and she had a medical condition. LVN C
said she does not give that med, other nurses do, but LVN B had a pill her hand and told LVN C she had
taken some.
During an interview on 6/25/24 at 6:15 PM, LVN B stated she walked to the front lobby and saw the
medication cart and it was unlocked. She stated that the medication cart belonged to LVN C, was
unattended and unlocked. She stated that she had been trained to lock the medication cart anytime it is left
unattended.
Record review of facility provided policy titled, Administering Medications dated 4/2019, revealed:
Medications are administered in a safe and timely manner, and as prescribed.
Policy Interpretation and Implementation:
4. Medications are administered in accordance with prescriber orders, including any required time frame.
16. during administration of medications comma the medication card is kept closed and locked when out of
site of the medication nurse or aid. It may be kept in the doorway of the residence room, with open drawers
facing inward and all other sides closed. No medications are kept on the top of the cart. The cart must be
clearly visible to the personnel administering medications, and all outward sides must be inaccessible to
residents or others passing by.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
675989
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/26/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avir at Knox City
605 S Ave F
Knox City, TX 79529
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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F 0842
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in
accordance with accepted professional standards.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review the facility failed to ensure in accordance with accepted professional standards
and practices, medical records maintained on each resident were accurately documented for 1 of 8
residents (Resident #1) reviewed for accuracy of records.
LVN B failed to document a fall with injury in the medical record progress note for Resident #2.
This failure could place residents at risk for not receiving needed care or treatment after an incident
occurred.
The findings included:
Record review of Resident #2's undated face sheet reflected Resident #2 was a [AGE] year-old male
whose current admission date was on 2/4/2021, and a readmission to the facility on 4/7/24. Resident #2
had the following diagnoses: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (airflow blockage and breathing-related
problems), muscle weakness, acquired absence of right leg below knee (partial amputation of the right leg),
complete traumatic amputation at knee level, left lower leg, subsequent encounter (partial amputation of the
left leg), unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure (heart condition), essential primary hypertension
(high blood pressure), mood disorder (mental health condition), Anxiety disorder due to known
physiological condition (mental health condition), and chronic kidney disease (gradual loss of kidney
function).
Record review of Resident #2's clinical record reflected his comprehensive MDS assessment was
completed on 4/10/2024 listing him with a BIMS score of 13, which indicated he was moderately cognitively
intact. Additionally, section GG - Functional Abilities and Goals revealed Resident #2 requires supervision
or touching assistance - Helper provides verbal cues and/or touching/steadying and/or contact guard
assistance as resident completes activity. Assistance may be provided throughout the activity or
intermittently for chair/bed-to-chair transfers.
Record review of Resident #2's physician orders dated 4/01/24 to 4/30/24 revealed an order dated 4/09/24
to maintain ace bandage to right stump until appointment on 4/17/20 and to monitor for bleeding and signs
of complication during every shift. Physician orders further revealed an order dated 4/23/24 to change
dressing to stump 3 times a week and to monitor for bleeding and signs of complication during every shift.
Record Review of Resident #2's Care Plan, dated 4/25/24, revealed Resident #2 had a below the knee
amputation. Interventions included the use of a sliding board for transfers or mechanical lift for transfers
PRN. Evaluation notes dated 06/19/24 revealed Resident #2 was able to transfer themselves from the bed
to the wheelchair with or without the use of a sliding board and that Resident #2 declined to use the
mechanical lift.
Record review of Resident #2's progress notes from 4/1/24 to 6/26/24 revealed no documentation of the fall
described by the resident or facility staff.
During an interview on 6/25/24 at 1:37 PM, Admin D stated he spoke with LVN B about the letter she had
received from the BON and the details in the letter, one was an allegation of an improper
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
675989
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/26/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avir at Knox City
605 S Ave F
Knox City, TX 79529
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F 0842
transfer that resulted in a fall. He stated the LVN B did try to transfer a resident and a fall happened.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
During an interview on 6/25/24 at 2:16 PM the corporate nurse stated she could not locate any
documentation or any other records in the electronic health record referencing the fall involving Resident #2
and LVN B.
Residents Affected - Few
During an interview on 6/25/24 at 3:36 PM, CNA E stated she witnessed LVN B and Resident #2 fall during
a transfer. She stated she was not able to determine the date or time frame of when this incident occurred,
but she believed it was shortly after Resident #2's surgery of when his leg was amputated a couple of
months ago. She stated she could not recall the time of when it occurred, but she believed it would have
happened between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM. She stated on the day of the incident she, CNA F, and another
staff were all asked to go into Resident #2's bedroom to assist with transferring him from the wheelchair to
his bed. LVN B was asked if they were going to use the mechanical lift and LVN B replied she was going to
transfer Resident #2 by bear hugging him and lifting him from the wheelchair to the bed. CNA E stated she
observed LVN B bear hug Resident #2 face to face, then she stumbled backwards while lifting him, and
then both she and Resident #2 fell backwards into a refrigerator, and then onto the floor. CNA E stated
Resident #2 hit the incision on his right leg on the floor then it started to bleed. CNA E stated Resident #2
was on top of LVN B CNA E with his arms around her and his legs straddled around her body. CNA E
stated she could not recall how LVN B got out from under resident #2. CNA E stated afterwards, they all
worked together to lift Resident #2 off the ground and onto his bed. CNA E stated she left about 10 minutes
later to return to her assigned hall to assist other residents. CNA E stated Resident #2 has never refused a
transfer with a sliding board or the mechanical lift. CNA E stated Resident #2 used the sliding board to
transfer himself or instructed staff to push his chair against his bed to transfer himself.
During an interview on 6/25/24 at 3:54 PM CNA F stated she witnessed LVN B and Resident #2 fall during
a transfer. She stated she could not determine the date or time frame of when this incident occurred, but
she believed it was shortly after Resident #2's surgery of when his leg was amputated a couple of months
ago. CNA F stated she believed the incident occurred before 7:00 PM on the day it occurred. CNA F stated
Resident #2 used his call light and told her he needed assistance with a transfer from his wheelchair to his
bed. CNA F stated LVN B had transferred Resident #2 into his wheelchair earlier that day, so she
understood that was why she was responsible to transfer him back to his bed. CNA F stated LVN B
bear-hugged Resident #2 and picked him up from his wheelchair and stumbled and fell back into the
refrigerator, and then they both fell onto the floor. CNA F stated they all helped get Resident #2 up and into
bed by grabbing under his legs and arms and his leg when she saw blood on his leg. CNA F stated LVN B
then went to get supplies for the blood and called the DON. CNA F stated the DON came and helped put
new dressing on Resident #2's leg. CNA F stated Resident #2 moaned and made noises but did not say
anything. CNA F stated Resident #2 asked about the blood, but he had not say he was in pain. CNA F
stated she could not remember how LVN B got Residents #2 off her. CNA F stated Resident #2 was not
taken to the hospital nor was emergency assistance called after the incident.
During an interview on 6/25/24 at 4:47 PM, LVN C stated she was the charge nurse on the day LVN B and
Resident #2 fell during a transfer. She stated she could not to determine the date or time frame of when this
incident occurred, but she believed it may have been on a day that was not her regular workday that she
came in to fill a shift. She stated the incident may have been two or three days after Resident #2's surgery
of when his leg was amputated a couple of months ago. She stated she was aware that Resident #2's
surgical incision had been bleeding when he readmitted from the hospital.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
675989
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/26/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avir at Knox City
605 S Ave F
Knox City, TX 79529
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0842
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
She stated Resident #2 wanted to get in his wheelchair, but he refused to be transferred with the lift. She
stated staff told Resident #2 that they must use the lift for transfers, but he refused again. She stated she
had not wanted to transfer Resident #2 as it would not have been safe to transfer him without the lift. She
stated she had been concerned that there would not have been any male staff on shift in the evening to
help put him back in bed. LVN C stated she went on her lunch break. She stated she observed Resident #2
in his wheelchair when she returned from her lunch break. She stated staff told her that Resident #2 asked
LVN B to transfer him into his wheelchair when she had walked by coming back from a smoke break. LVN C
stated Resident #2 was ready to get back in bed later that evening, so she told CNA F to get LVN B, who
was the charge nurse on a different unit, and to tell her she needed to put Resident #2 back in bed, and
then she went to chart records. She stated LVN B approached her and asked why her staff could not
complete the transfer, in which she replied to LVN B that since she was the one to take him out of bed then
she needed to figure out how to put him back in bed. LVN C stated LVN B walked away. LVN C stated she
had been charting records when she heard a loud commotion. She stated CNA E, CNA F, and another staff
came and told her that LVN B hit the refrigerator and dropped Resident #2 on the floor. She stated LVN B
said she called the DON due to the blood. She stated staff went to get supplies and the DON arrived about
that time. She stated she observed blood on his bed the size of a soccer ball and that his bandage was
soaked with blood. She stated the DON called the surgeon and was advised to monitor the incision for
infection, and to call back if infection appeared. She stated she then left for the evening. She stated
Resident #2 had not been taken to the hospital for this incident. She stated the next day, she was told not to
document the incident in the post log by the DON because it was considered a transfer and not a fall. She
stated there had not been any documentation completed to record the incident. She stated she helped
apply the new dressing and observed the incision to be opened about one inch. She stated she helped put
pressure on the incision and put a bandage on it. She stated she helped apply gauze and they were able to
get the bleeding to stop after wrapping it for the third time. She stated Resident #2 already had an
appointment that was scheduled shortly after (possibly a week's time), and that was the first time the
incision was observed by a physician after the incident. She stated they received new orders from the
physician and that they physician applied additional dressing on it. She stated at that time, there was not an
order to use a mechanical lift for transfers, but she felt it was best to use it. She stated Resident #2 seemed
to like to use the sliding board for transfers and that he refused the mechanical lift.
During an interview on 6/25/24 at 6:15 PM, LVN B stated she could not recall the date of the fall with
Resident #2 but recalled the fall. LVN B stated staff asked her to transfer Resident #2 to bed. She stated
she went in the room and Resident #2 refused the Hoyer, so she decided to lift him on her own. LVN B
stated she stood in front of Resident #2 and he bear hugged her. LVN B stated, Resident #2 placed his
arms around her neck and she placed her arms under his arms around his body and she lifted him up. LVN
B stated, she stepped backwards lost her balance and fell and Resident #2 landed on top of her, straddling
her. She stated Resident #2 pushed himself up with his hands and she scooted out from under him. She
stated three staff assisted him off the floor and back in bed. LVN B stated Resident #2's stump was
bleeding. She stated she had been trained on how to complete a proper transfer, but Resident #2 refused
the Hoyer and she attempted to lift him herself to transfer him.
During an interview on 6/26/24 at 1:00 PM, Resident #2 stated he recalled a fall where LVN B transferred
him from his chair to his bed. Resident #2 stated he could not recall the date of this fall. Resident #2 stated
LVN B transferred him by herself, without assistance from another staff. Resident #2 stated LVN B
instructed him to put his arms around her, and LVN B
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
675989
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/26/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avir at Knox City
605 S Ave F
Knox City, TX 79529
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 0842
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
wrapped her arms around his torso and lifted him. Resident #2 stated LVN B was supposed to turn and
place him on the bed, but LVN B lost her balance and fell back, into his refrigerator. Resident #2 stated he
fell on top of LVN B, straddling her. Resident #2 stated he was face to face with LVN B and was very close
to her. Resident #2 stated he scooted himself off LVN B by pushing himself with his hands on LVN B's
stomach until he reached the floor, in between LVN's legs. Resident #2 stated he hit both of his legs, on his
stumps, when he fell with LVN B. Resident #2 stated it was painful on his right leg that had been recently
amputated. Resident #2 stated the incision site, on his right leg bled after the fall, but he stated that it was
not a lot. Resident #2 stated the DON and LVN B checked the incision site on his right leg and changed the
dressings. Resident #2 stated he was usually transferred with two staff, using a sliding board. Resident #2
stated he did not like using the Hoyer lift because he felt claustrophobic and [NAME] as if he was choking.
Resident #2 stated he could not remember exactly who was present during the fall, but he recalled CNA E,
was present. Resident #2 stated LVN B did not ask for help when she transferred him from the CNA's that
were present, and he did not know why. Resident #2 stated LVN B said she thought she could do it on her
own, and he thought she could do it also. Resident #2 stated he has never been transferred by just one
person before. Resident #2 stated LVN B did not say anything to him after the fall.
Record review of facility provided policy titled, Assessing Falls and Their Causes dated 3/2018, revealed:
The purpose of this procedure is to provide guidelines for assessing a resident after a fall and to assist staff
in identifying causes of the fall.
Steps in the Procedure
After a Fall:
3. If there is evidence of injury, provide appropriate first aid and obtain medical treatment immediately.
4. If an assessment rules out significant injury, help the resident to a comfortable sitting, lying or standing
position, and then document relevant details.
7. Document any observed signs or symptoms of pain, swelling, bruising, deformity, and/or decreased
mobility, and any changes in level of responsiveness/consciousness and overall function. Note the
presence or absence of significant findings.
1.
Complete an incident report for resident falls no later than 24 hours after the fall occurs. The incident report
form should be completed by the nursing supervisor on duty at the time and submitted to the Director of
Nursing Services.
Defining Detains of Falls:
1.
After an observed or probable fall, clarify the details of the fall, such as when the fall occurred and what the
individual was trying to do at the time the fall occurred.
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
675989
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/26/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avir at Knox City
605 S Ave F
Knox City, TX 79529
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F 0842
2.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
For each individual, distinguish falls in the following categories:
a.
Residents Affected - Few
Rolling, sliding or dropping from an object (e.g., from bed or chair or floor)
b.
Falling while attempting to stand up from a sitting or lying position, or
c.
Falling while already standing and trying to ambulate
Identifying Causes of a Fall or Fall Risk
1.
Within 24 hours of a fall, begin to try to identify possible or likely causes of the incident. Refer to resident
specific chains of events or circumstances proceeding a recent fall, including :
a.
Time of day of the fall;
b.
Time of the last meal;
c.
What the resident was doing;
d.
Whether the resident was standing, walking, reaching, or transferring from one position to another;
e.
Whether the resident was among other persons or alone;
f.
whether any environmental risk factors were involved (e.g. slippery floor, poor lighting, furniture, or objects
in the way) and/or
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AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
675989
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/26/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avir at Knox City
605 S Ave F
Knox City, TX 79529
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0842
g.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Whether the resident was trying to get to the toilet
h.
Residents Affected - Few
whether there is a pattern of this balls for this resident
3. Continue to collect and evaluate information until the cause of falling is identified or it is determined that
the cause cannot be found.
4. as indicated, the attending physician will examine the resident or may initiate testing to try to identify
causes.
5. consult with the attending physician or medical director to confirm specific causes from among multiple
possibilities. when possible, document the basis for identifying specific factors as the cause.
6. if the cause is unknown but no additional evaluation is done, the physician or nursing staff should note
why (e.g. workup already done, finding A cause would not change the approach, etc.).
Documentation
When a resident falls, the following information should be recorded in the residence medical record:
1.
The condition in which the resident was found (e.g resident found lying on the floor between bed and chair)
2.
Assessment data, including vital signs and any obvious injuries.
3.
Interventions, first aid, or treatment administered.
4.
Notification of the physician and family, as indicated.
5.
Completion of a fall risk assessment.
6.
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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
675989
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/26/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avir at Knox City
605 S Ave F
Knox City, TX 79529
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Appropriate interventions taken to prevent future falls.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
7.
The signature and title of the person recording the data.
Residents Affected - Few
Reporting
1.
Notify the following individuals when a resident falls:
a.
The resident's family
b.
The attending physician (timing of notification may vary depending on whether injury was involved);
c.
The director of nursing services and
d.
The nursing supervisor on duty
2.
Report other information in accordance with facility policy and professional standards of practice.
Record review of facility provided policy titled, Falls - Clinical Protocol dated 3/2018, revealed:
Assessment and recognition:
2. In addition, the nurse shall assess and document/report the following:
a.
Vital signs;
b.
Recent injury, especially fracture or head injury;
c.
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Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
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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
675989
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/26/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avir at Knox City
605 S Ave F
Knox City, TX 79529
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 0842
Musculoskeletal function, observing for change in normal range of motion, weight bearing, etc.;
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
d.
Change in condition or level of consciousness;
Residents Affected - Few
e.
Neurological status;
f.
pain;
g.
Frequency and number of falls since the last position visit;
h.
Precipitating factors; details on how far all occurred;
i.
All current medications, especially those associated with dizziness or lethargy; and
j.
All active diagnosis
5. The staff will evaluate and document falls that occur while they invent individual is in the facility, for
example when and where they happen, any observations of the event, etc.
6. All should be categorized as:
a. Those that occur while trying to rise from a sitting or lying to an upright position;
b. Those that occur while upright and attempting to ambulate; and
c. Other circumstances such as sliding out of a chair or rolling from a low bed on the floor
7. Falls should also be identified as witnessed or unwitnessed events.
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Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
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