F 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to
prevent accidents.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observations, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure the resident environment remained
as free of accident hazards as was possible and each resident received adequate supervision and
assistance devices to prevent accidents for one (Resident #62) of eight residents reviewed for accidents
and hazards. The facility failed on 06/24/2025 to ensure floor mats were in place both sides of Resident
#62's bed, as indicated on her current comprehensive care plan dated 03/27/25, Resident #62 had five
previous falls in the last three months on 05/18/25, 05/24/25, and 06/01/2025. This failure could place
residents at risk for injury. The findings included: Record review of Resident #62's face sheet, dated
06/25/25, reflected a [AGE] year-old male who was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #62 had
diagnoses which included Cerebral Infarction (a type of stroke that occurs when flood flow to the brain is
blocked, leading to tissue damage due to lack of oxygen) muscle wasting and atrophy, muscle weakness,
and lack of coordination. Record review of Resident #62's MDS assessment dated [DATE] indicated he had
a BIMS (Brief Interview for Mental Status) score of 4 which indicated, severe cognitive impairment. The
MDS also indicated he was dependent on staff for ADL's (Activities of Daily Living.) Record review of
Resident #62's care plan dated 03/27/25 reflected the Following: The resident is at risk for falls related to
left sided weakness, cognitive impairment. Date Initiated: 03/27/2025. Fall mats at bedside date initiated
03/27/2025. The resident was on pain medication therapy date initiated 03/27/2025. 05/18/25 unwitnessed
fall- without injury. 05/24/25 unwitnessed fall without injury. 06/01/2025 unwitnessed fall with injury physician
and patient representative notified. Record review of Resident #62's physician's order reflected no orders
for fall mats were ordered before survey team entered the facility on 06/24/25. Record review of Resident
#62's progress notes dated 05/27/2025 reflected F/U fall day 3 of 3, patient is in bed resting quietly with
eyes closed. No signs or symptoms of pain or distress noted thus far. Uses hand bell, (cannot press call
button given hand bell) to call for assistance, is within reach. Bed is in lowest position; floor mat is beside
bed for safety. Record Review of Resident #62's Fall Risk Assessment/ Morse Fall Scale reflected no
assessment had been conducted before survey team entered the facility on 06/24/25. Observation on
06/24/25 at 11:20 AM, revealed Resident #62 was lying in bed watching a football game. Resident #62 had
a floor mat on the floor on the left side of his bed but not on his right side. In an interview on 06/25/25 at
4:46 PM with CNA D who stated she had just started employment 2 weeks ago and was not aware of the
one fall mat not being in place. If the resident was to have fallen, he could have gotten seriously get hurt.
She said the resident could get severely injured for example a broken bone, hit his head against floor or
wall get a concussion, and obtain a tear to his skin. If the resident got severely hurt the fall could lead to
death. CNA D said the last training she received on falls and accident prevention was two weeks ago. In an
interview on 06/25/25 at 4:52 PM with CNA F who stated the resident was supposed to have fall mats by
bed. Every staff member was
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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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3801 Cimarron
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
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responsible for making sure the fall mats are in place, but the charge nurse was the one responsible for
ensuring fall mats are being placed according to residents orders and care plan. The resident could fall and
hurt himself the mats are for safety. The resident could have broken a bone, obtained a back injury and
gotten paralyzed, or have received head trauma. These injuries could result in death. She stated the
resident has had some falls in past. The last time she had a training on falls accidents hazards was 3
months ago at her hiring. In an interview on 06/25/25 at 5:07 PM ADON C said all staff entering the room
should be checking for fall mat placement by the bed when the resident was lying in bed. She said it was
the nurse's responsibility for making sure the floor mats are in place correctly. Not having mats can be
dangerous for resident as a fall can occur and could cause major injury to the resident. She said some of
the major injuries could cause death. The last training for fall and accidents and hazards was a month ago.
Record review of the facility's Fall Prevention Program Policy dated 09/22 reflected Based on the preceding
assessment, the staff and physicians will identify pertinent interventions to try to prevent subsequent falls
and to address risks of serious consequences of falling.
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3801 Cimarron
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
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F 0694
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids 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
observation, interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to develop and implement resident care
policies based upon current professional standards of practice for the preparation, insertion, administration,
maintenance and discontinuance of an IV as well as for the prevention of infection at the site to the extent
possible for one (Resident #231) of 8 residents review for IV therapy.The facility failed to provide Resident
#231 with dressing changes, as ordered by his physician, to his right arm PICC line dressing. The PICC line
dressing was dated 06/01/24 and was not changed until 06/24/24, despite the physician orders indicating to
change the dressing every seven days.This deficient practice could result in infection or PICC line
malfunction and infection.The findings included:Resident #231's Face Sheet dated 06/24/25 revealed a
[AGE] year-old male admitted to the facility on [DATE] with the diagnoses of: osteomyelitis (bone infection
an inflammation of the bone caused by infection, generally in the legs and arm or spine), Acquired absence
of other left toe, diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with foot ulcer, peripheral vascular disease,
chronic kidney disease stage 2 mild and type 2 diabetes.Resident #231's admission Minimum Data Set
(MDS) assessment dated [DATE] reflected Resident #231 was still in progress. No information could be
obtained from this MDS was from admission and the MDS dated [DATE] was still in progress. No
information could be obtained from this MDS.Record review of Resident#231's Care Plan dated 06/11/25
revealed no mention of Resident#231's PICC line or the monitoring or maintenance of his line.Record
review of Resident #231's Physician's Orders dated 06/24/25 reflected:- PICC [Peripherally Inserted Central
Catheter - A long thin flexible tube inserted into a vein in the arm and threaded into a large vein near the
heart right upper arm] change IV dressing every 7 days and PRN-Monitor IV insertion site Right upper arm
for signs and symptoms of infection/infiltration every shift.Record review of Resident #231's June 2025
Medication Administration Record/Treatment Administration Record 06/26/25 Medication Administration
Record/Treatment Administration Record reflected Resident #231's upper right upper arm PICC line
dressing had been initialed to indicate the dressing was changed from 06/06/25-06/24/25.In an observation
and interview on 06/24/25 at 10:50 AM with Resident #231 revealed he was observed lying in bed watching
television. Resident #231 was alert and able to answer questions appropriately. Resident#231 was
observed to have a PICC IV to his right upper arm with a dressing covering the insertion site that was dated
06/01/24. Resident #231 stated he told several staff members (although he was not able to provide names
of staff) his dressing needed to be changed every 7 days as it was being done in the hospital.In an
interview on 06/25/25 at 9:01 AM with RN A, he stated he did not have much contact with Resident #231 as
he had just started working 06/24/25 in the hall the resident was currently staying and was aware that the
dressing was changed.In an observation and interview on 06/25/25 at 10:30 AM revealed Resident #231
laid in bed and welcomed this surveyor in his room. Resident #231 said the nurse changed his PICC line
dressing yesterday after this surveyor visited him on 06/24/25. Observation of Resident #231's right arm
PICC line dressing revealed the dressing was intact and dated 06/24/25.In an interview on 06/26/25 at 9:00
AM with CNA F she said Resident #231 never mentioned to her about the IV dressing needing changing
and if he had she would have told the charge nurse. CNA F said had seen the dressing several times and it
looked fine her with no signs of infection. CNA F said it was her responsibility to inform the nurse if she saw
anything out of the ordinary with the dressing or site.In an interview on 06/26/25 at 9:20 AM with RN H
revealed she was not informed about the dressing needing to be changed but did know he had a PICC line.
RN H said she noticed the dressing was dated 06/01/25 and she was going to change Resident #231's
PICC line dressing on 06/20/25 but could not find the
Residents Affected - Some
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STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
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3801 Cimarron
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
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correct dressing to change it. RN H stated when she could not find the correct dressing she told the
evening nurse, LVN E, about not being able to find the dressing and asked her if she could find the right
one and change it.This surveyor attempted to contact LVN E on 06/26/25 and a text was sent to her on the
same day, but no response was received throughout the survey.In an interview on 06/26/25 at 9:50 AM with
ADON B she said Resident #231's PICC line dressing should have been changed every seven days
according to the resident's orders. ADON B said the facility had the proper dressings for the PICC line and
it should have been changed. ADON B said the nurses were responsible for making sure the PICC lines
were changed. ADON B said she was not made aware of Resident #231's PICC lines dressings not being
changed or of any unavailable dressings. The ADON said annual trainings/competencies that included
PICC line dressing changes were performed by all nurses. ADON B said all nurses should dressing change
skills and training when hired from nursing school and or previous employment. ADON B presented this
surveyor with a new dressing change kit to prove there was no lack of dressing change kits. ADON B said
the dressing changes and site care were important to reduce infection. ADON B said the facility has a
supervisory called Ambassadors that conducted daily rounds that included daily an observation of any
medical equipment/supplies the resident had. ADON B said Resident #231's outdated dressing should
have not only been noticed and changed by the nurses caring for him on each shift but also should have
been noticed by the Ambassador who saw the resident daily.In an interview on 06/26/25 at 10:35 AM with
the DON, she said Resident #231's PICC line dressing should have been changed every seven days as
ordered by the physician. The DON said all nurses should know how to change a PICC line dressing
because they receive that training initially in nursing school and the facility provided them with annual
competency trainings which she knew they passed or else they would not be working with the residents.
The DON stated all the nurses who cared for Resident #231 since his admission should have been aware
when to change his dressing first through the date on his dressing and by the TAR instruction. The DON
said Resident #231's Ambassador was ADON B and she had no excuse as to why she did not notice the
date on the dressing and when it should have been changed. The DON said the importance for changing
the PICC line dressing every seven day and as the physician ordered was to monitor the insertion site and
line for any discrepancy and to prevent infection and maintaining the catheter functionality. The DON also
said an infection could travel to heart further compromising the residents health and cause major
complications.Subsequently interview with ADON B on 06/26/25 at 1:30 PM she stated d she did not
physically observe Resident #231's dressing, specifically the date on the dressing when she conducted her
Ambassador daily rounds. She said she took it for granted that the charge nurse had changed the
dressing.Record review of the facility's policy and procedure dated 04/2016 on PICC/ Central Venous
Catheter Dressing Changes states the purpose of this procedure is to prevent catheter-related infections
that are associated with contaminated, loosened, soiled, or wet dressings. Change transparent
semi-permeable (TSM) dressings at least every 5-7 days and PRN (when wet, soiled or not intact). A
physician order is not needed for this procedure.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Cimarron Place Health & Rehabilitation Center
3801 Cimarron
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
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F 0760
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
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 residents were free from significant medication
errors for two of six residents (Resident #10 and Resident #21) reviewed for medication errors in that:The
facility failed to ensure MA I did not administer Resident #10's blood pressure/pulse altering medications
(Metoprolol ER and Amiodarone) on 06/05/25 when her pulse was not within the required parameters per
the two physician's orders. The facility failed to ensure MA J did not administer Resident #21's blood
pressure/pulse altering medications (Losartan and Nifedipine ER) on 06/01/25, 06/07/25, 06/08/25,
06/09/25, 06/14/25 and 06/21/25 when her blood pressure/pulse was not within the required parameters
per the two physician's orders. These failures could place residents who receive blood pressure/pulse
altering medications at an increased risk for complications such as decreased blood pressure, decreased
pulse, exacerbation of symptoms and disease process, and potential hospitalization.1. Record review of
Resident #10's admission record reflected a [AGE] year-old female originally admitted to the facility on
[DATE] and most recent admission on [DATE]. Her diagnoses included non-ST segment elevation MI (heart
attack), sick sinus syndrome (heart rhythm problems that happen because the heart's natural pacemaker is
not working properly causing it to beat too slow, too fast, or irregularly), atrial fibrillation (an irregular, often
fast heartbeat), and hypertension (high blood pressure).Record review of Resident #10's annual MDS
dated [DATE] reflected a BIMS score of 8 which indicated moderate cognitive impairment.Record review of
Resident #10's physician orders on 06/25/25 reflected the following orders:Amiodarone HCl Tablet 200mg.
Give 1 tablet by mouth two times a day for abnormal heart rhythm. Hold if BP is below 110/60 or pulse
below 60. Start date 04/29/25.Metoprolol Succinate ER Tablet Extended Release 24 Hour 25mg. Give 1
tablet by mouth one time a day for HTN. Hold if BP below 110/60 or pulse below 60. Start date
04/30/25.Record review of Resident #10's June 2025 eMAR reflected on 06/05/25, MA I documented
Resident #10's blood pressure as 142/67 and pulse as 54. MA I documented that she administered
Resident #10's Amiodarone at 7:59 pm. 2. Record review of Resident #21's admission record reflected a
[AGE] year-old female admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Her diagnoses included hypertension (high blood
pressure), atrial fibrillation (an irregular, often fast heartbeat), atherosclerotic heart disease (buildup of fats
and other substances in and on the artery walls of the heart causing decreased blood flow and/or clots),
and type 2 diabetes (chronic condition that happens when blood sugar levels are persistently high which
can lead to heart disease, kidney disease, and stroke). Record review of Resident #21's quarterly MDS
dated [DATE] reflected a BIMS score of 12 which indicated mild cognitive impairment.Record review of
Resident #21's physician orders on 06/25/25 reflected the following orders:Losartan Potassium Tablet
25mg. Give 1 tablet by mouth two times a day for hypertension. Hold if BP less than 110/60, pulse less than
60. Start date 03/05/25. Nifedipine ER Oral Tablet Extended Release 24 Hour 30mg. Give 1 tablet by mouth
one time a day for HTN. Hold if BP is less than 110/60, pulse less than 60. Start date 05/28/25.Record
review of Resident #21's June 2025 blood pressure and pulse summaries, June 2025 eMAR and progress
notes dated 05/25/25 to 06/25/25 reflected the following:06/01/25 at 7:06 am, Resident #21's blood
pressure was 134/74 and pulse was 48. MA J documented on the eMAR an X in the space for both blood
pressure and pulse and she did not administer Resident #21's Nifedipine but did administer her Losartan.
MA J documented in the progress notes, hold bp for the Nifedipine medication administration note. 06/07/25
there was no documentation of Resident #21's blood pressure or pulse. MA J documented in the eMAR she
did not administer Resident #21's Nifedipine but did administer her Losartan. MA J documented in the
progress notes, hold bp for the Nifedipine medication administration note. 06/08/25 at 6:29 am, Resident
#21's blood
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Cimarron Place Health & Rehabilitation Center
3801 Cimarron
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
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pressure was 139/79 and pulse was 50. MA J documented on the eMAR she did not administer Resident
#21's Nifedipine but did administer her Losartan. MA J documented in the progress notes, hold bp for the
Nifedipine medication administration note.06/14/25 at 6:43 am, Resident #21's blood pressure was 147/78
and pulse was 45. MA J documented on the eMAR she did not administer Resident #21's Nifedipine but did
administer her Losartan. MA J documented in the progress notes, hold bp for the Nifedipine medication
administration note.06/21/25 at 6:59 am, Resident #21's blood pressure was 166/89 and pulse was 45. MA
J documented on the eMAR she did not administer Resident #21's Nifedipine but did administer her
Losartan. MA J documented in the progress notes, ?hold bp [sic] for the Nifedipine medication
administration note.In an interview on 06/25/25 at 4:05pm, the DON stated if there was a space for the vital
signs to be documented on the eMAR, then they should have been documented for each medication that
has a space for it. It was not acceptable to put X or NA in the spaces. The DON stated she did not know
how the system was allowing NA to be documented. The DON stated the nurse manager and IDT reviewed
documentation in morning meetings and audited orders to ensure BP meds had parameters and such. The
DON stated, We reviewed eMARs; if we ran reports that showed that a medication was missed, then we
took that report and looked at the actual eMAR, but there was nothing flagged if NA or an X was
documented instead of the actual vital signs. The DON stated in-services on medication administration and
documentation was done often and they had just done an in-service on BP medications and documentation
which included documentation if a medication was held due to being outside of parameters within the last
couple of weeks. The DON stated they notified the provider if the BP or pulse was really high or really low
or consistently high or low. The DON further stated if a blood pressure and or pulse were not checked, it
could needlessly lower a resident's blood pressure or pulse which could cause bradycardia (slow
heartbeat) or hypotension (low blood pressure).On 06/26/25 at 10:42 am an attempt was made to call MA
J, however a recording stated phone was restricted and unable to leave a message.In an interview on
06/26/25, MA K stated it was important to check vital signs before giving medications that could affect them
because if you gave a blood pressure medication and their blood pressure was low, you could drop the
blood pressure lower which could lead to hypotension, falls, hospitalization and even death.On 06/26/25 at
2:47 pm an attempt was again made to call MA J, however a recording stated phone was restricted and
unable to leave a message.Record review of the facility's Administering Medications policy dated 2001 and
revised December 2012 reflected in part: 3. Medications must be administered in accordance with the
orders, including any required time frame.8. The following information must be checked/verified for each
resident prior to administering medications:a. Allergies to medications; andb. Vital signs, if necessary.
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STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Cimarron Place Health & Rehabilitation Center
3801 Cimarron
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
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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 observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to store all drugs and biologicals in
locked compartments on 1 of 8 medication carts reviewed for storage of drugs. The facility failed to ensure
RN A's medication cart located by the nurse's station was locked when not in use on 06/25/2025.This
deficient practice could affect residents who have medications on the nurse medication cart and could
result in lost medications, drug diversion, or harm due to accidental ingestion of unprescribed
medications.During an observation on 06/25/25 at 11:44 AM, a medication cart by the nurse's station
appeared to be unlocked. This surveyor opened the top drawer recognizing the medication cart being
unlocked while not in use. Multiple medications in bulk bottles and blister packs were easily assessable for
removable. RN A was sitting behind the nurse's station and identified himself as being responsible for the
unlocked medication cart.In an interview on 06/25/25 at 11:50 AM RN A stated the medication cart should
be locked at all times to prevent unauthorized people from accessing the medications within the cart. RN A
stated he was getting things out of the cart, went to go chart at the nurse's station and forgot to lock it. RN
A stated there was no reason why it was unlocked, and he just forgot. RN A stated staff were in-serviced on
locking medication carts when not in use frequently and the DON usually makes rounds throughout the day
to ensure all carts are locked. In an interview on 06/25/25 at 04:03 PM the DON stated med carts were
supposed to be locked when not in use for safety of the residents, staff, and to prevent a possible drug
diversion. The DON stated there was daily in-servicing about ensuring medication carts being locked at all
times when not in use. The DON stated she personally makes daily frequent rounds to ensure medication
carts were locked. Record review of the facility's Storage of Medications policy dated April 2007
reflected:The facility shall store all drugs and biologicals in a safe, secure, and orderly manner. 7.
Compartment (including, but not limited to, drawers, cabinets, rooms, refrigerators, carts, and boxes.)
containing drugs and biologicals shall be locked when not in use, and trays or carts used to transport such
items shall not be left unattended if open or otherwise potentially available to others.
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