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Vista Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
700 E Vista Ridge Mall Dr Lewisville, TX 75067
F 0604
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure the resident free from physical restraints not required to treat the residents' medical symptoms as was possible for one of three residents (Resident #3) reviewed for restraints. The facility failed to ensure Resident #3 had physician orders for the bolster mattresses on her bed. This failure could place residents at risk of not having an environment free from physical restraints.Findings included: Record review of Resident #3's Face Sheet, dated 10/07/25, reflected she was a [AGE] year-old male admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Relevant diagnoses included lack of coordination and seizures (uncontrolled movements). Record review of Resident #3's Quarterly MDS assessment, dated 9/01/25, reflected a BIMS score of 9 indicating moderate cognitive impairment. The resident had active diagnoses of muscle weakness and seizures. Record review of Resident #3's Comprehensive Care Plan, dated 10/05/25, reflected a plan of care for risk of falls and seizures. None of the care plans reflected an intervention for the use of a bolster mattress. For ADL care, it reflected the resident required total assistance Record review of Resident #3's physician orders, dated 10/07/25, reflected no physician order for the bolster mattress. In an observation on 10/07/25 at 8:26 AM, Resident #3 was observed with a bolster mattress on her bed. In an interview and observation on 10/07/25 at 8:30 AM, LVN I stated she was not sure if Resident #3 had physician orders for the bolster mattress but would check. LVN I checked and she stated the resident had the bolster mattress care planned but she did not have physician orders. In an interview on 10/07/25 at 8:45 AM, the Interim DON and LVN I stated they were not sure if Resident #3 needed physician orders for the bolster mattress on her bed. The DON stated hospice may have orders for the device. They stated they were not aware of any risk to the resident if she did not have the physician orders but would work on obtaining orders for the bolster mattress. The facility's policy, Physical Restraints Application, dated October 2010, reflected, The purpose of this procedure is to provide safety or postural support of a resident to prevent injury to the resident or others when the resident has medical symptoms that warrant the use of restraints.
Residents Affected - Few
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Vista Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
700 E Vista Ridge Mall Dr Lewisville, TX 75067
F 0695
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews, and record review the facility failed to ensure that residents, who needed respiratory care, were provided such care consistent with professional standards of practice, the comprehensive person-centered care plan, and the residents' goals and preferences for three of six residents (Resident #3, #8, and #10) reviewed for respiratory care. The facility failed to ensure Resident #3 and #8's nebulizer mask was properly stored in a bag when not in use on 10/07/25. The facility failed to ensure Resident #10's CPAP mask was properly stored in a bag when not in use on 10/07/25. These failures could place residents at risk for respiratory infection and not having his respiratory needs met.Findings included: 1. Record review of Resident #3's Face Sheet, dated 10/07/25, reflected she was a [AGE] year-old female admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Relevant diagnoses included chronic cough and shortness of breath. Record review of Resident #3's Quarterly MDS assessment, dated 9/01/25, reflected her BIMS score of 9 indicating moderate cognitive impairment. The resident had active diagnoses of chronic cough and shortness of breath. Record review of Resident #3's Comprehensive Care Plan, dated 10/05/25, reflected a plan of care for oxygen therapy. Record Review of Resident #3's physician orders, dated 10/07/25, reflected Ipratropium -Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution 0.5-2.5 (3) MG/3 ML 1 Vial orally every 6 hours as needed for SOB. In an observation on 10/07/25 at 8:26 AM, Resident #3 was observed with a nebulizer mask sitting on top of a nightstand unbagged. In an interview and observation on 10/07/25 at 8:30 AM, LVN I was shown by the Surveyor Resident #3's nebulizer mask unbagged. She stated the resident normally used the mask throughout the day and forgot to bag it. She stated it was the nursing staff's responsibility to ensure the mask was bagged to avoid an infection. 2. Record review of Resident #8's Face Sheet, dated 10/07/25, reflected she was a [AGE] year-old female admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Relevant diagnosis included COPD (shortness of breath). Record review of Resident #8's Quarterly MDS assessment, dated 7/13/25, reflected her BIMS score of 13 indicating intact cognition. The resident had active diagnoses of COPD (shortness of breath). Record review of Resident #8's Comprehensive Care Plan, dated 3/14/25, reflected a plan of care for oxygen therapy by way of a nebulizer. Record Review of Resident #8's physician orders, dated 10/07/25, reflected Ipratropium -Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution 0.5-2.5 (3) MG/3 ML 1 Vial orally every 6 hours as needed for SOB. In an observation on 10/07/25 at 8:41 AM, Resident #8 was observed with a nebulizer mask sitting in the drawer of her nightstand, unbagged. 3. Record review of Resident #10's Face Sheet, dated 10/07/25, reflected she was an [AGE] year-old female admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Relevant diagnosis included sleep apnea (sleep disorder). Record review of Resident #10's Quarterly MDS assessment, dated 9/11/25, reflected her BIMS score of 12 indicating moderate cognitive impairment. The resident had an active diagnosis of sleep apnea. Record review of Resident #10's Comprehensive Care Plan, dated 3/14/25, reflected a plan of care for sleep apnea with the use of a CPAP machine. Record Review of Resident #10's physician orders, dated 10/07/25, reflected CPAP to be applied at bedtime on setting 14. In an observation on 10/07/25 at 8:41 AM, Resident #10 was observed with a CPAP mask sitting on top of her nightstand, unbagged. In an interview and observation on 10/07/25 at 8:48 AM, LVN B was shown by the Surveyor the nebulizer mask for Resident #8 and the CPAP mask for resident #10 unbagged. She stated the residents used the masks throughout the day and she had to remind them to place them into a bag when they were done. She stated it was overall the nurse's responsibility to ensure the masks were bagged to avoid infections. In an interview on 10/07/25 at 12:33 PM, the interim DON was told by the Surveyor about Resident #3, #8, and #10 not having their mask bagged when not in use. She stated she expected the resident's mask to be air dried and then bagged after breathing
Residents Affected - Few
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Vista Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
700 E Vista Ridge Mall Dr Lewisville, TX 75067
F 0695
Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
treatments. When asked the risk of not bagging the mask, the DON just stared at me and initially did not say anything. She then repeated her expectations and stated sometimes the residents removed the mask from the bag. Review of the facility's policy Oxygen Use (Respiratory Therapy) Prevention of Infection, dated November 2011, reflected, The purpose of this procedure is to guide prevention of infection associated with the respiratory tasks and equipment, including ventilators, among residents and staff.
Residents Affected - Few
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Vista Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
700 E Vista Ridge Mall Dr Lewisville, TX 75067
F 0919
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure the nurse call system was accessible for residents to call for staff assistance through a communication system which relays the call directly to a staff member of a centralized staff work area for seven of ten residents (Residents #1, #2, #4, #5, #6, #7, and #9) reviewed for Reasonable Accommodation of Needs. The facility failed to ensure the call light system in Residents #1, #2, #4, #5, #6, #7, and #9's rooms were in a position accessible to the residents on 10/07/25 on the 200, 300, and 400 halls. This failure could place residents at risk of being unable to obtain assistance when needed and help in the event of an emergency.Findings included: 1. Record review of Resident #1's Face Sheet, dated 10/07/25, reflected she was a [AGE] year-old female admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Relevant diagnoses included muscle weakness and need for assistance with personal care. Record review of Resident #1's Quarterly MDS assessment, dated 8/22/25, reflected a BIMS score of 11 indicating moderate cognitive impairment. For ADL care, this MDS reflected Resident#1 required extensive assistance, and an active diagnosis of need for assistance with personal care. Record review of Resident #1's Comprehensive Care Plan, dated 8/17/25, reflected no plan of care for the resident having the call light within reach. In an observation on 10/07/25 at 8:22 AM, Resident #1's call light was hanging over a chair next to the bed, out of reach of the resident. 2. Record review of Resident #2's Face Sheet, dated 10/07/25, reflected she was an [AGE] year-old female admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Relevant diagnoses included lack of coordination and a history of falls. Record review of Resident #2's Quarterly MDS assessment, dated 09/10/25, reflected a BIMS score of 11 indicating moderate cognitive impairment. For ADL care, this MDS reflected the Resident #2 required total assistance. Resident #2's active diagnoses included lack of coordination and difficulty walking. Record review of Resident #2's Comprehensive Care Plan, dated 8/05/25, reflected the resident was a fall risk and an intervention included ensuring the call light was within reach of the resident and to encourage the resident to use it. In an observation on 10/07/25 at 8:22 AM, Resident #2's call light was hanging from the lower left side of the bed frame out of reach of the resident. 3. Record review of Resident #4's Face Sheet, dated 10/07/25, reflected she was an [AGE] year-old female admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Relevant diagnoses included lack of coordination and a history of falls. Record review of Resident #4's Quarterly MDS assessment, dated 09/04/25, reflected a BIMS score of 12 indicating moderate cognitive impairment. For ADL care, it reflected the resident required substantial assistance. Resident #4's active diagnoses included lack of coordination and muscle weakness. Record review of Resident #4's Comprehensive Care Plan, dated 4/01/25, reflected the resident was a fall risk and an intervention included ensuring the call light was within reach of the resident and to encourage the resident to use it. In an observation on 10/07/25 at 8:32 AM, Resident #4 was lying in bed and the call light was on the floor, near the foot of the bed, out of reach of the resident. 4. Record review of Resident #5's Face Sheet, dated 10/07/25, reflected she was a [AGE] year-old female admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Relevant diagnoses included lack of coordination and repeated falls. Record review of Resident #5's Quarterly MDS assessment, dated 7/15/25, reflected a BIMS score of 11 indicating moderate cognitive impairment. For ADL care, it reflected the resident required limited assistance. Resident #5's active diagnoses included lack of coordination and repeated falls. Record review of Resident #5's Comprehensive Care Plan, dated 7/11/25, reflected the resident was a fall risk and an intervention included ensuring the call light was within reach of the resident and to encourage the resident to use it. In an observation on 10/07/25 at 8:33 AM, Resident #5 was lying in bed and the call light was on top of a wheelchair, and out
Residents Affected - Some
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Vista Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
700 E Vista Ridge Mall Dr Lewisville, TX 75067
F 0919
Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
of reach of the resident. 5. Record review of Resident #6's Face Sheet, dated 10/07/25, reflected she was a [AGE] year-old female admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Relevant diagnoses included lack of coordination and a history of falls. Record review of Resident #6's Quarterly MDS assessment, dated 9/05/25, reflected a BIMS score of 13 indicating intact cognitive response. For ADL care, it reflected the resident required substantial assistance. Active diagnoses included lack of coordination and muscle weakness. Record review of Resident #6's Comprehensive Care Plan, dated 9/17/25, reflected the resident was a fall risk and an intervention included ensuring the call light was within reach of the resident and to encourage the resident to use it. In an observation on 10/07/25 at 8:33 AM, Resident #6 was in bed and the call light was on the floor, near a waste basket, out of the resident's reach. 6. Record review of Resident #7's Face Sheet, dated 10/07/25, reflected he was an [AGE] year-old male admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Relevant diagnoses included lack of coordination and a history of falls. Record review of Resident #7's Quarterly MDS assessment, dated 7/13/25, reflected a BIMS score of 11 indicating moderate cognitive impairment. For ADL care, it reflected the resident required moderate assistance. Active diagnoses included lack of coordination and history of falls. Record review of Resident #7's Comprehensive Care Plan, dated 8/27/25, reflected the resident was a fall risk and an intervention included ensuring the call light was within reach of the resident and to encourage the resident to use it. In an observation on 10/07/25 at 8:40 AM, Resident #7 was lying in bed and his call light was on the floor, under the bed, and out of his reach. 7. Record review of Resident #9's Face Sheet, dated 10/07/25, reflected she was an [AGE] year-old female admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Relevant diagnoses included lack of coordination and muscle weakness. Record review of Resident #9's Quarterly MDS assessment, dated 9/17/25, reflected a BIMS score of 5 indicating severe cognitive impairment. For ADL care, it reflected the resident required substantial assistance. Active diagnoses included lack of coordination and muscle weakness. Record review of Resident #9's Comprehensive Care Plan, dated 8/17/25, reflected the resident was a fall risk and an intervention included ensuring the call light was within reach of the resident and to encourage the resident to use it. In an observation on 10/07/25 at 8:40 AM, Resident #9 was in bed and the call light was on the floor, behind the head of the bed, and out of the resident's reach. In an interview and observation on 10/07/25 at 8:28 AM, LVN I was shown by the Surveyor the call light location for Resident #1 and #2. She stated the call lights should be in reach of the residents so they could contact staff if they needed help and she placed the call lights near the residents. She stated she and the CNAs normally checked for this during their rounds. In an interview and observation on 10/07/25 at 8:38 AM, RN S was shown by the Surveyor the call light location for Resident #4, #5 and #6. She stated the call lights should be in reach of the residents so they could contact staff if they needed help. She stated sometimes the residents moved the call lights or knocked them off the bed. She stated they had clips for them. She stated she and the CNAs normally checked for this during their rounds, which was usually every two hours. In an interview and observation on 10/07/25 at 8:48 AM, LVN B was shown by the Surveyor the call light location for Resident #7 and #9. She stated the call lights should be in reach of the residents so they could contact staff if they needed help. She stated sometimes the residents moved the call lights or knocked them off the bed. She stated she and the CNAs normally checked for this during their rounds, which was usually every two hours. In an interview on 10/07/25 at 12:33 PM, the interim DON was told about Resident #1, #2, #4, #5, #6, #7, and #9 not having their call lights within their reach. She stated the expectation was for call lights to be answered timely. She stated the call lights needed to be within the reach of the resident. She stated the resident may misplace it, but the nursing staff should check to ensure the call light was in reach
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Vista Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
700 E Vista Ridge Mall Dr Lewisville, TX 75067
F 0919
Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
of the resident when they made their rounds. She stated she could not predict if something would happen to the resident, so she did not know the risk of not having the call light within reach of the resident, however the expectation was for the residents to have their call light within reach if they need anything. Record review of the facility's policy on Answering Call Lights, dated September 2022, revealed, The purpose of this policy is to assure timely responses to the resident's requests and needs. Ensure the call light is assessable to the resident when in bed.
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