F 0580
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room,
etc.) that affect the resident.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review, the facility failed to immediately notify the resident's representative when there
was a need to alter treatment for 1 of 3 residents (Resident #1) reviewed for notification of change.
The facility failed to notify Resident #1's representative when the medication, Pramipexole (Mirapex), was
added to her drug regimen on 01/01/25 to treat restless leg syndrome.
This failure could place residents at risk for a delay in treatment and not receiving proper care due to failure
to notify resident representative.
Findings included:
Record review of Resident #1's admission MDS assessment dated [DATE] reflected the resident was [AGE]
year-old female admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Her diagnoses included coronary artery disease (a
condition where the arteries that supply blood to the heart become narrowed or blocked), high blood
pressure, hemiplegia (a condition that causes weakness or paralysis to one side of the body), anxiety
disorder, depression, and pain. Resident #1 had a BIMS of 10, meaning her cognition was moderately
impaired.
Record review of Resident #1 care plan initiated on 12/13/24 reflected the resident had the potential for
uncontrolled pain disease process related to neuropathy. Interventions included to notify the physician if
intervention were unsuccessful or if current complaint was a significant change from resident's past
experience of pain.
Review of Resident #1's Facesheet printed on 02/19/25 reflected the resident's Family Member was the
resident's Respnsible Party/Emergency Contact #1/Resident Representative.
Record review of Resident #1's progress notes dated 12/31/24 documented by the Nurse Practitioner
reflected the following:
.Patient seen and examined at bedside today. She complains of bilateral leg pain/restlessness .
Treatment
Restless leg syndrome
Clinical notes: on Baclofen, Duloxetine, Gabapentin and Tramadol. Will add Pramipexole 0.5mg at
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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:
If continuation sheet
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Event ID:
676004
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
676004
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/19/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
The Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation
201 E Thompson St
Decatur, TX 76234
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 0580
bedtime .
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Record review of Resident #1's monthly physician orders for January 2025 reflected the resident was on
Pramipexole 0.5 mg; give one tablet by mouth one time a day for restless leg syndrome. The physician's
orders further reflected the order had been put into the electronic health record by LVN B on 01/01/25 at
1:00 AM.
Residents Affected - Few
Record review of Resident #1's January 2025 MAR reflected LVN C administered the first dose of the
medication Pramipexole on 01/01/25.
Record review of Resident #1's clinical record reflected there was no documented evidence reflecting
Resident #1's responsible party had been notified that Pramipexole had been added to Resident #1's drug
regimen.
Record review of Resident #1's facesheet printed on 02/19/25 reflected the resident was discharged to the
hospital on [DATE] and did not return to the faciltiy.
Interview on 02/18/25 at 4:44 PM with Resident #1's Family Member revealed they were not made aware
Resident #1 had been started on the medication Pramipexole. The Family Member stated they had noticed
a decline in the resident and when they were asking about Resident #1's medication list, they were told the
resident had began taken Pramipexole. The Family Member further stated they were never contacted about
the resident's new medication.
Interview on 02/19/25 at 2:35 PM with LVN A revealed she recalled the Resident #1 being up one night
complaining of her legs and feet bothering her. LVN A stated Resident #1 reported she could not get
comfortable due to her restless leg syndrome.
Interview on 02/19/25 at 3:34 PM with LVN B revealed she did not recall Resident #1 or the circumstances
under which the resident was prescribed the medication Pramipexole. LVN B said if the order was put in at
1:00 AM, she would not have called the family at that time. She stated she would have passed it on to the
morning shift nurse to contact the family.
Interview on 02/19/25 at 3:55 PM with LVN C revealed she did not recall giving Resident #1 her first dose of
the medication Pramipexole. LVN C said if the night nurse would have told her to contact Resident #1's
family about the added medication, she would have documented in the nurse's notes in Resident #1's
record. LVN C further stated if it was not documented in the notes, she probably did not contact the family.
Interview on 02/19/25 at 4:02 PM with the ADON revealed when a new medication was ordered for a
resident, the nurse that took the order would be responsible for contacting the resident's responsible party.
He was not aware Resident #1's responsible party had not been contacted about the resident's new
medication Pramipexole. He stated since the order was put in at 1:00 AM, he would understand the nurse
being polite and waiting until the morning to make the call. The ADON said any time a resident's
responsible party was contacted about a medication order or change, it should be documented in the
system because it was part of their compliance.
Record review of the facility's Family Notification policy dated 2003 reflected the following:
Objectives:
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
676004
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
676004
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/19/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
The Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation
201 E Thompson St
Decatur, TX 76234
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 0580
1.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
To keep families informed
Procedure:
Residents Affected - Few
1.
The family will be notified of any resident change
.3. Notification will occur in a timely manner .
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
676004
If continuation sheet
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