F 0641
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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 assessments accurately reflected
the resident's status for 2 of 16 residents (Resident #8 and Resident #16) reviewed for accuracy of
assessments.
Residents Affected - Few
The facility failed to ensure Resident #8's MDS accurately reflected his g-tube status.
The facility failed to ensure Resident #16's MDS accurately reflected his behaviors.
These failures could place residents at risk for not receiving care and services to meet their physical needs
and promote feelings of well-being and quality of life.
Findings included:
Record review of Resident #8's face sheet dated 05/29/24 revealed a [AGE] year-old male who was
admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnosis of altered mental status (change to your average mental
function).
Record review of Resident #8's quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed a BIMS score of 11,
indicating he was cognitively intact. The assessment did not account for enteral feeding.
Record review of Resident #8's care plan revealed focus area for requires feeding related to dysphagia with
goal will maintain adequate nutritional and hydration status.
Record review of Resident #16's face sheet dated 05/31/24 revealed a [AGE] year-old male who was
admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses of Parkinson's disease (type of brain disorder that causes problems
with memory, thinking, and behavior) with dyskinesia (involuntary, erratic movements of different body
parts, such as the face, arms, legs, or trunk), and anxiety (a feeling of dread, fear, or apprehension, often
with no clear justification).
Record review of Resident #16's quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed a BIMS score of 15,
indicating h he was cognitively intact. His behavior of false accusations was not accounted for under the
behavior section of assessment.
Record review of Resident #16's care plan revealed a focus area for behavior expresses repeated criticism
of staff.
During an interview on 05/31/24 at 9:16 am, the Unit Manager stated Resident #8 did have a g-tube
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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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TITLE
(X6) DATE
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Facility ID:
If continuation sheet
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Event ID:
676060
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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
676060
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
05/31/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Ambrosio Guillen Texas State Veterans Home
9650 Kenworthy St
El Paso, TX 79924
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 0641
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
in place since admission. The Unit Manager referenced Resident #8's electronic records and stated his
MDS was inaccurate due to enteral feeding section being marked no. The Unit Manager stated the facility
was aware of Resident #16's behaviors. The Unit Manager stated staff were to always provide care with 2
people to avoid any false accusations and/or have witnesses always present. The Unit Manager referenced
Resident #16's electronic record and stated his MDS assessment was accurate due to the behaviors
section being marked as no. The Unit Manager stated MDS Nurses were responsible of reviewing MDS
assessments quarterly, annually, and yearly .
During an interview on 05/31/24 at 11:24 am, the MDS Nurse stated she was responsible for Resident #8
and Resident #16's MDS assessments. The MDS Nurse stated she was familiar with both of their
conditions. The MDS Nurse stated Resident #8 did have a g-tube in place and it should have been
accounted for on his most recent MDS assessment. The MDS Nurse stated she was aware of Resident
#16's behaviors towards staff and his most recent MDS assessment should have included these behaviors.
The MDS Nurse stated the only risk was that the State Office would not know of Resident #16's behavior
and/or Resident #8's g-tube status. The MDS Nurse stated it was missed.
Record review of the Resident Assessment policy dated 02/2015 read in part it is the policy of this facility in
the long-term care facility resident assessment instrument user's manual 3.0 completion of assessments.
Purpose: to gather definitive information on a resident's strengths and needs, which must be addressed in
an individualized care plan and to assist the staff with evaluating goal achievement and revising care plans
accordingly by enabling the nursing facility to track changes in the resident's status.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
676060
If continuation sheet
Page 2 of 4
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
676060
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
05/31/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Ambrosio Guillen Texas State Veterans Home
9650 Kenworthy St
El Paso, TX 79924
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 0656
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and
actions that can be measured.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interviews and record review the facility failed to implement care interventions in accordance with each
resident's written plan of care for 1 of 16 residents (Resident #8) whose care was reviewed.
The facility failed to implement behavior focused area and interventions for Resident #8's pulling on
drainage.
This failure could affect residents monitoring that could result in injury.
Findings included:
Record review of Resident #8's face sheet dated 05/29/24 revealed a [AGE] year-old male who was
admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of altered mental status (change to your average mental
function).
Record review of Resident #8's quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed a BIMS score of 11,
indicating he was cognitively intact.
Record review of Resident #8's care plan did not address behavior of pulling accordion drain.
Record review of Resident #8's progress notes dated 04/21/24 read in part returned from being out on pass
with [RP], reported resident was pulling on accordion drain, upon assessment was intact dressing was
slightly removed, reinforced, draining with no difficulty.
Record review of Resident #8's progress note dated 04/28/24 read in part resident noted disconnecting g
tube from abdomen multiple times this shift, informed [RP] when he arrived,.
Record review of Resident #8's physician order dated 05/28/24 revealed refer to surgeon post accordion
drain removal and wound care nurse to assess right flank area due to removal of accordion drain.
Record review of Resident #8's local hospital record dated 05/27/24 revealed diagnosis of accidental
removal of percutaneous cholecystostomy tube with discharge instructions to follow up with PCP within 2-4
days.
Record review of Resident #8's progress note dated 05/24/24 revealed resident came to this facility at 1830
(6:30 pm) via ambulance AAOx1 name only. DC accordion drain bag to right flank.
During an interview on 5/29/24 at 11:28 am, Resident #8 was hard of hearing and had difficulty answering
questions. Resident #8's RP was at bedside and stated Resident #8 was sent out to the hospital Monday
(05/27/24) because he's drainage was dislodged and was removed.
During an interview on 05/29/24 at 1:46 pm, LVN A stated she was notified by CNA' s that Resident #8's
drainage had been dislodged. LVN A stated she went to see Resident #8 and there was no blood noted and
some pain voice. LVN A stated she notified the MD who gave orders to be transferred to the hospital for
further evaluation. LVN A stated Resident #8 had tendency of pulling on the drainage and required a lot of
redirecting. She stated he was moved to a room closer to the nurse's station to
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
676060
If continuation sheet
Page 3 of 4
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
676060
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
05/31/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Ambrosio Guillen Texas State Veterans Home
9650 Kenworthy St
El Paso, TX 79924
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 0656
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
have him closer to round on. LVN A stated staff were aware of the behavior and would round on him
frequently and his family visited everyday which helped in keeping eyes on him .
During an interview on 05/31/24 at 9:16 am, CNA B stated she had worked with Resident #8 and was
familiar with his care. CNA B stated Resident #8 had a history of pulling on the drainage bag, he required a
lot of redirection, and he would comply. CNA B stated Resident #8's family visited every day and was very
helpful with notifying them of the behavior and would redirect him as well. CNA B stated after the family left,
they would put Resident #8 in the common area so more staff could keep an eye on him as they passed by
.
During an interview on 05/31/24 at 10:37 am, the Unit Manager stated he was aware of Resident #8's
behavior of pulling the drainage. The Unit Manager stated the nurses and CNAs would round on him
frequently and a lock was placed to prevent from dislodging. The Unit Manager stated Resident #8 was
almost moved to a room closer to the nurse's station to keep a closer eye on him. The Unit Manager stated
Resident #8's family was aware of behavior and would visit every day to assist as much as they could. The
Unit Manager stated the MDS nurses were responsible of overseeing the care plans and to ensure they
were updated as needed. The Unit Manager stated Resident #8's history of pulling on the drainage was a
behavior that should had been reflected on his care plan for monitoring. The Unit Manager stated there was
no risk for pulling on behavior not being implemented because the staff had interventions in place to
prevent Resident #8 from pulling on his drainage. The Unit Manager stated MDS nurses were aware of
Resident #8's behavior because it had been a topic of discussion during their daily morning meetings.
During an interview on 05/31/24 at 11:24 am, the MDS Nurse stated she was responsible for Resident #8's
care plan and was familiar with his care. The MDS Nurse stated she was not aware of Resident #8's history
of pulling on his drainage. The MDS Nurse stated she was part of the daily mornings and she had not
heard the part of Resident #8 pulling on his drainage. The MDS Nurse stated she would reference progress
notes and ask staff about resident's condition/behavior when completing the quarterly, annually, and/or
change in condition MDS assessments. The MDS Nurse referenced Resident #8's electronic records and
stated there was documentation regarding him pulling on the drainage. The MDS Nurse stated Resident
#8's behavior should have been implemented in his care plan for staff to be aware and monitor the behavior
.
Record review of Care Plan policy dated June 2019 read in part to develop a comprehensive
resident/person centered care plan. The resident's comprehensive care plan has been designed to: A.
identify care needs that include resident's strengths, history, and preferences. D. include individualized
approaches to meet resident's goals.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
676060
If continuation sheet
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