F 0684
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure that residents received treatment and care in
accordance with professional standards of practice and the residents' choices for 1 of 5 residents (CR# 1)
reviewed for quality of care.
Residents Affected - Few
The facility failed to immediately contact emergency services and transfer CR #1 to the hospital when she
complained of pain to the head, and was on a prescribed anticoagulant medication, after an unwitnessed
fall on 11/21/2023 at 9:25 pm. CR#1 was life flighted to the hospital after vomiting three times after the fall.
An IJ was identified on 11/30/2023. The IJ template was provided to the facility on [DATE] at 1:59pm. While
the IJ was removed on 12/1/2023 at 3:40pm, the facility remained out of compliance at a scope of isolated
and a severity level of actual harm because the facility needs to measure the effectiveness of their plan.
The failure placed residents who are at risk for falls and on anti-coagulant medication at risk of delayed
treatment that could lead to decline in health and death.
Findings Included
Record review of CR #1's face sheet dated 7/3/2023, revealed an [AGE] year-old female who was admitted
to the NF on 07/03/2023. Her diagnoses included the following: chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
(occurs when the respiratory system cannot adequately remove carbon dioxide), chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (a group of lung disease that makes it difficult to breathe), urinary tract infection (
infection of the urinary system), acute embolism and thrombosis of deep vein of left lower extremities
(blockage of the artery), hypertension (high blood pressure), severe protein calorie malnutrition (lack of
protein and calories to meet nutritional need), atrial fibrillation (rapid heartbeat that causes poor blood flow),
hypotension (low blood pressure), peripheral vascular disease (poor circulation of blood flow to the limbs),
congestive heart failure (a chronic condition that prevent the heart from pumping blood as well as it should)
depression (a medical illness that effect the mood), and chronic kidney disease (the inability of the kidney
to filter waste and excess fluid from the blood).
Record review of CR#1's quarterly MDS dated [DATE] BIMS summary score coded her as 07 indicating
she was moderately impaired for cognition for decision making. She was coded as having no behaviors.
Record review of CR#1's physician's order revealed an order for Apixaban (oral blood thinner used to
prevent blood clotting and stroke) oral 5 mg two times a day.
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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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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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106 Del Norte Dr
El Campo, TX 77437
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Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
Record review of November 2023 MAR revealed documentation that Hydrocodone -Acetaminophen
tablet5-325 was given at 8:00 pm, Apixaban 5mg was given at 5:00pm on 11/21/2023.
Record review of the Nurse's investigation report dated 11/21/2023 revealed at 9:40 p.m. CR#1 was
observed lying on the floor on her left side next to her bed with a blanket. The resident stated that she fell
when she was going to the bathroom. She was noted with a small bruise to the lateral aspect of right hand,
a small abrasion to her lower back and no bleeding noted. Complain of head pain no bruising, redness or
swelling noted. Two staff members assisted the resident back to bed and she was cleaned up. The resident
was assessed for injuries, neuro checks were initiated, and pain medications were given.
Blood pressure readings for CR #1 were not identified as a concern.
?9:40PM: 159/84
?10:10PM: 144/80
?10:40PM: 102/87
Record review of nurses for CR#1 dated 11/21/2023 at 11:40 p.m. reflected in part, family came to visited
patient at 10:40 pm after she was notified that patient had a fall and family requested that an x ray be done
and resident to be sent to the hospital. EMS was called and arrived. Patient had 3 emesis from 10:40 pm till
she left by EMS at 11:34pm. Emesis was greenish yellow and moderate amount. Patient, awake and alert
during this time. While EMS was in room doing assessment, patient right side of face become droop and
she could not talk back. They stated that patient will go life flight to hospital downtown. EMS left at 11:34
pm. Guardian and family in room and aware of situation.
Record review of EMS records revealed EMS was called at 11:17 p.m. by RN H.
In an interview on 11/28/2023 at 11:46 a.m. CNA F she said she was doing her rounds on 11/21/2023 and
around 9:30 p.m. she went to CR#1's room and she found the resident on the floor. She said she asked
CR#1 what happened, and she told her she was going to the restroom and fell. She said she did not move
her, but quickly went to get the nurse. She said RN G went to the room assessed the resident and on
completion of the assessment RN G asked CR#1 some questions, took her vitals, and she assisted RN G
with putting the resident back to bed. CNA F said CR#1 then pointed at her head in a gesture to indicate
that her head was hurting. CNA F said the nurse then brought CR#1 a clear cup with a pill, believed to be
Tylenol and gave it to the resident.
In an interview with on 11/28/2023 at 2:30p.m. RN G said she was called by CNA F to come CR#1's room
because the resident was on the floor. She said she went to the resident's room, and she was lying on her
left side on the floor next to her bed. She said she assessed the resident and did not see any redness or
swelling. She said there was a small bruise to the hand and an abrasion to the lower back with no bleeding.
She said after her assessment CNA F assisted her in putting the resident back to bed. She said the
resident pointed to her head and said in Spanish that her head hurt. She said she called the family and NP.
She said the NP told her to monitor the resident and give her pain medication and she said she gave her
Tylenol. She said she did not remember if she asked the resident if she hit her head when she fell. Further
interview with RN G revealed she followed the fall protocol by assessing the resident, calling the NP and
doing neuro checks.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Paradigm at the Prairies
106 Del Norte Dr
El Campo, TX 77437
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F 0684
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
In an interview with the DON on 11/28/2023 at 3:58 p.m. regarding CR#1's fall, she said RN G assessed
CR#1, called the doctor, the family and did neuro checks. She said RN G followed the physician's order to
only monitor resident and not sending the resident to the hospital. She admitted that she did not see any
orders for Tylenol to be given and no documentation that Tylenol was given.
In an interview with RN H on 11/28/2023 at 4:43 p.m. she said she was working the night shift and was on
Station 2 taking report at the start of the shift. She said she did not assess CR#1 because when she got to
Station 1; EMS was in CR#1's room assessing her. She said when she was talking to the family they told
her CR#1 had vomited and they were requesting an x-ray to be done. She said the resident vomited twice
when she was in the room and her face became droopy and then she became unresponsive, at that point
EMS was in the room, and they decided to life flight her to the hospital because they thought she was
having a stroke. She said CR#1 left for the hospital around 11:30 p.m. on 11/21/2022.
In an interview with the NP on 11/29/2023 at 9:14 a.m. he said he was called on 11/21/2023 at 9:45 p.m.
regarding CR#1's fall. He said he gave orders for the nurse to give the resident pain medication. At
11/21/2023 at 9:53pm he received a text from the facility stating the family of CR#1 wanted an x-ray to be
done and he gave orders for x-ray and CT scan of the head to be done. He said he told the nurse she was
to call the on-call nurse as he was not on call.
I an interview with FM A on 11/29/2023 at 1:43pm she stated she arrived at the facility on 11/21/2023 at
10:30pm. She said she observed CR#1 lying in bed with a dry green (bio) type of vomit on her clothing. It
appeared dry making her think no one had checked on the resident for a while. She stated FM#B arrived at
10:40pm. and told the 10-6 shift nurse that there was a bump on the side of CR#1's face and x rays were
needed. She stated the nurse replied, Why? There's nothing wrong with her. FM A said they demanded that
911 should be called. FM A said RN H responded that they needed permission. FM A said 911 was
eventually called and arrived sometime after 11:00pm.
In an interview with FM B on 11/29/2023 at 1:50pm she stated she visited CR#1 on 11/21/2023 and left the
facility at 8:10pm. She said at 10:10pm she received a called from the facility about her CR#1's fall.
In an interview with RN H on 11/29/2023 at 2:55pm she said she knew CR#1 was on an anti-coagulant.
She said she called the NP and told him about CR#1 complaining about her head hurting after her
assessment and neuro checks. The NP told her to administer medications for pain. RN H said she
administered Tylenol because CR#1 had already had her hydrocodone and it was too soon to administer
another tablet; therefore, she gave her Tylenol. She said she did not ask the NP what pain medication she
should give. She said she should have asked the NP for an order since there was no order for the Tylenol.
Further interview with RN H regarding fall policies of a resident that had an unwitnessed fall and was
currently taking ant-coagulants. She responded, I don't know. She said she would need to look at the policy
to make sure she gave the correct answer.
In an interview with the DON on 11/29/2023 at 3:23pm. she confirmed the fall policies for a resident with an
unwitnessed fall and taking ant-coagulant medication was they should always be assessed (head to toe),
and neuro checks conducted, then notify NP. If there was an emergency, they should send the resident out
immediately. The DON stated RN H requested x-rays and CR#1 was sent to the hospital after the family's
request. The DON stated the resident began to vomit prior to EMS being called. The DON stated there was
no order for Tylenol but stated RN H received verbal authorization from the NP to administer Tylenol. The
DON was then asked why it took the facility almost 2 hours to call
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
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676040
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/16/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Paradigm at the Prairies
106 Del Norte Dr
El Campo, TX 77437
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F 0684
EMS, and she responded, I don't know.
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Record review of the undated facility policy and procedure on Fall Management reflected in part, 2. the
resident will be checked for any abnormalities i.e. a. deformed, discolored or painful body parts. B. Bumps,
C. Bruises, D. Cuts, E. Abrasions, F. Scrapes, G. Confusion and H. Level of consciousness.
Residents Affected - Few
PLAN OF REMOVAL
CR #1 was transferred to the hospital on 11/ 21/ 23.
The Administrator, Director of Nursing, and Medical Director held an ADHOC QAPI meeting on 11/30/23 to
review the IJ template and Plan of Removal. On 12/1/23 the Administrator and Director of Nursing
completed a route cause analysis using the 5 whys and added to the ADHOC QAPI information.
On 11/30/23 the Director of Nursing and Assistant Director of Nursing assessed residents who had an
unwitnessed fall in the last 10 days for any signs or symptoms of headache, vomiting, or abnormal findings
to the scalp/head with no adverse findings.
The Director of Nursing initiated an in-service on 11/30/23 with licensed nurses. Topics included: Fall
Procedures, specifically on activating the emergency response system (911) for any residents on
anticoagulants who fall and present with signs or symptoms of head injury (acute headache, vomiting, or
abnormal findings to the scalp/head). 911 should be activated upon identification of the abnormal findings.
Licensed Nurses will be educated before starting their next shift. Education will be included in orientation.
Education will be completed on 12/1/23.
The Director of Nursing initiated an in-service on 11/30/23 with licensed nurses. Topics included: completing
thorough assessments post-fall with considerations for residents on anticoagulants. Licensed Nurses will be
educated before starting their next shift. Education will be included in orientation. Education will be
completed on 12/1/23.
The Director of Nursing initiated an in-service on 11/30/23 with the certified nursing assistants. Topics
included: CNAs should report to their charge nurse any changes in condition from the resident's normal
behavior including changes after a fall and emergencies. Certified nursing assistants will be educated
before starting their next shift. Education will be included in orientation on Education will be completed 12/1/
23.
The Director of Nursing provided 1:1 education with RN H and RN G on (1 2/ 1/ 2023). Education included
Fall procedures and activating the emergency response system (911) for any resident on anticoagulants
who fall and present with signs or symptoms of head injury (acute headache, vomiting, or abnormal
findings to the scalp/head); 911 should be activated upon identification of the abnormal findings; and
completing thorough assessments post-fall with considerations for residents on anticoagulants.
The Regional Nurse Consultant provided 1:1 education with the DON and ADON on (12/1/2023). Education
included Fall procedures and activating the emergency response system (911) for any resident on
anti-coagulants who fall and present with signs or symptoms of head injury (acute headache, vomiting, or
abnormal findings to the scalp/head); 911 should be activated upon identification of the abnormal findings;
and completing thorough assessments post-fall with considerations for residents on
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
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676040
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/16/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Paradigm at the Prairies
106 Del Norte Dr
El Campo, TX 77437
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anticoagulants.
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
The Administrator and DON reviewed the policy on Fall Management, Changes of Condition, and
Residents on Anticoagulant medications with no changes required.
Monitoring the POR on 12/1/2023:
Residents Affected - Few
During the survey monitoring, the Administrator was interviewed regarding what she believed was the root
cause of the IJ. Administrator believed a delay in sending CR#1 to the hospital, via, 911 was an unclear
communication response between the registered nurse and nurse practitioner. There is a plan in place to
monitor this issue, which the medical staff should meet at lease 2-3 per week and create a monitoring log
to avoid this issue occurring again. The Administrator expects the Director of Nursing to monitor all the
systems daily as it relates to the IJ tags, physician notification and ensuring thorough and immediate
documentation in the system.
During the survey monitoring, the Director of Nursing (DON) was also interviewed regarding what she
believed was the root cause of the IJ. The DON believed CR#1 should have immediately been sent out of
the facility, via, 911 because she was taking anticoagulant, and the medical doctor should have been called
instead of the nurse practitioner. The DON said the registered nurses notified the nurse practitioner
because the medical director works at a clinic, which closes at 5pm so the next point of contact was the
nurse practitioner as it was after 5pm. The DON plans to monitor this issue by following up daily on
residents who are prescribed anticoagulants and to be proactive in ensuring clear instructions are given to
the nursing staff by the doctor. The DON expectations of the RN's are to follow protocols when getting
orders from the doctor. The RN must paraphrase back to the doctor what they understand so that the order
is clear. The DON indicated she personally evaluated each resident, who are administered anticoagulants,
for neurological deficiencies. Record review of the facility POR Binder revealed: revealed an Ad HOC QAPI
meeting on 11/30/23 to review the IJ template and Plan of Removal. On 11/30/23 In-Service trainings
initiated by the DON to licensed nurses on Fall Procedures, activating the emergency response system
(911) for any residents on anticoagulants who fall and present with signs or symptoms of head injury (acute
headache, vomiting, or abnormal findings to the scalp/head, and changes in condition. The Regional Nurse
consultant completed a 1:1 education with DON and ADON on 12/1/2023 on Fall procedures, activating
response system (911) should be activated upon identification of the abnormal findings; and completing
abnormal findings; and completing thorough assessments post-fall with considerations for residents on
anticoagulants.
On 12/1/23 between 8:30am - 3:30pm, the POR monitoring was conducted. The following CNAs were
interviewed CNA G, CNA H, CNA I, CNA J CNA K. CNA L, CNA M, CNA N and CNA O were asked what
training they had received. Each CNA indicated they had received In-Service training on change of
condition (identifying a change in the norm for the resident, like the resident isn't talking or responding,
unable to wake up, and a resident who is experiencing depression).They also stated thy were also
in-service on falls, immediate notification to the charge nurse and dialing 911 themselves if unable to locate
a nurse in an emergency (life or death) situation. Each CNA stated they received their training at the
beginning of their shift on 11/30/23 and on 12/1/23. Each stated they understood their responsibilities of
Certified Nursing Assistant. The CNAs were able to demonstrate understanding of the in-service training
received.
On 12/1/23 between 8:30am - 3:30pm, the POR monitoring was conducted. The following RN's and LVN's
were interviewed, RN I, RN J, LVN A, LVN B, LVN C, and LVN D. All were asked what training they had
received. Each stated they had received In-Service training on change of condition, falls, immediate
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
676040
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/16/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Paradigm at the Prairies
106 Del Norte Dr
El Campo, TX 77437
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 0684
notification and dialing 911 and the importance in speaking with a MD or calling the on-call MD.
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Record review of the POR revealed in-service signatures of all medical personnel on fall, change of
condition and initiating emergency response through 911.
Residents Affected - Few
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The Administrator was informed the Immediate Jeopardy was removed on 12/01/2023 at 3:40 AM. The
facility remained out of compliance at a scope of isolated and severity of no actual harm with potential for
more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy, due to the facility's need to evaluate the
effectiveness of the corrective systems.
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