F 0726
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way
that maximizes each resident's well being.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview and record reviews the facility failed to ensure that licensed nurses have the specific
competencies, and skill sets necessary to care for residents' needs for 1 (LVN A) of 3 staff reviewed for
nursing competency assessments after a fall for Resident # 1.The facility failed to ensure LVN A assessed
Resident #1 for injuries after a fall. This failure could potentially affect the residents by placing them at risk
for injuries. Findings include: Record review of Resident #1's face sheet, dated 09/19/2025, revealed
Resident #1 was an [AGE] year-old-female who was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on
[DATE] with the following diagnoses: Alzheimer's disease (a progressive brain disorder that destroys
memory and thinking skills, leading to the inability to perform the simplest daily tasks), other specified bone
density and structure, unspecified site (a bone disorder that changes the bone's density or structure but
without a specific location or site being identified) and, secondary hypertension (high blood pressure that is
caused by another medical condition). Record review of Resident #1's Quarterly MDS Assessment, dated
09/04/2025, reflected Resident #1 was rarely/never understood. She had poor short- and long-term
memory recall. She had disorganized thinking (rambling and irrelevant conversation). Resident #1 required
partial/moderate assistance with transfers (helper does more than half the effort). Resident #1 had a history
of falls. Record review of Resident #1's Comprehensive Care Plan reflected (problem initiated on
11/16/2022) Resident #1 was at risk for falls related to unaware of safety, lack of coordination (difficulty
controlling one's movements to be smooth, balanced, and purposeful). Record review of the facility's
in-service on fall protocol on 06/23/2025 given by the Administrator reflected LVN A attended the in-service
meeting, and the fall policy was reviewed during the in-service. Observation and interview on 09/19/2025 at
10:15 AM Resident #1 was propelling herself in the common area of the facility leading into the dining
room. She did not respond to any questions about her recent fall. Resident #1 made eye contact and
continued to propel herself in the common area. Interview on 09/19/2025 at 9:40 AM LVN A stated she was
informed on 08/27/2025 by CNA B Resident #1 was on the floor in Resident #1's room. LVN A stated she
entered Resident #1's room and observed Resident #1 on the floor beside her wheelchair. She stated
Resident #1 had some blood from a cut on Resident #1's head. LVN A stated she instructed CNA B to
transfer Resident #1 from the floor to the bed. She stated she assessed Resident #1 from head to toe and
completed vital signs after Resident #1 was in bed. LVN A stated she was expected to complete head to toe
assessment and vital signs prior to transferring Resident#1 from the floor to the bed. She stated she forgot
to assess Resident #1 prior to moving her from the floor. LVN A stated it was the protocol for residents not
to be moved from the floor or anywhere after a fall until the resident is assessed head to toe and staff
obtain vital signs. She stated a resident may have a broken bone or some other type of injury and nurses
were expected to do complete assessments before moving a resident. LVN A stated she did not follow the
proper
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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)
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Event ID:
676089
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
676089
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/04/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Winnie L Nursing & Rehabilitation
2104 N Karnes
Cameron, TX 76520
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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F 0726
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
protocol. She stated she had watched videos and received in person training on what the nurses were
expected to do when assessing a resident after the fall. LVN A stated she had been instructed not to move
a resident until after gathering information such as vital signs and complete head to toe assessment. LVN A
stated the last time she was in-service was in June or July of 2025. She stated she was unsure what may
happen to a resident after a fall if they were transferred prior to completing assessments. She stated she
was having a stressful day the day Resident #1 fell. Interview on 09/19/2025 at 10:20 AM CNA B stated
LVN A did not complete vital signs or head to toe assessment on Resident #1 until after Resident #1 was
transferred from the floor to the bed. CNA B stated she had been in-serviced on fall protocol, and she
learned to follow the nurses' directions. Interview on 09/19/2025 at 1:30 PM the Director of Nurses stated
anytime a resident is found on the floor after a fall the nurse's best practice was not to move the resident
until a head-to-toe assessment is completed and vital signs are obtained by the nurse. She stated the
head-to-toe assessment includes but not limited to check for injuries of the skin, any pain near bone areas,
movement of extremities, any abnormal position of extremity and any change of condition. She stated the
following vital signs were expected to be obtained prior to moving resident after a fall: blood pressure (a
number representing the pressure when the heart beats and when the heart rests between beats),
respiratory rate (the number of breaths a person takes per minute), heart rate (the speed at which the heart
beats, and O2 stats (percentage of oxygen in the blood). She stated LVN A was expected not to give
directions to CNA B to move Resident #1 from the floor to the bed. She stated LVN A did not follow proper
fall protocol. She stated she did not recall the last in-service given on fall protocol. The Director of Nurses
stated anytime fall protocol in-service was given the facility policy was given to each employee and they
review the policies. She stated the expectations of assessing residents and obtaining vital signs prior to
moving the resident was discussed in the in-services. Interview on 09/19/2025 at 3:20 PM, The Hospice
Physician stated assisting a resident from the floor to the bed prior to completing head to toe assessment
or vital signs was very unlikely for the resident to obtain any type of injury or fracture. She stated she was
familiar with Resident #1, and she does have a history of falls. Interview on 09/19/2025 at 3:32 PM, The
Medical Director Doctor stated in her opinion if a resident was transferred from the floor to the bed prior to
the nurse completing head to toe assessment or receiving vital signs, this would not result in a fracture or
injury. She did not have an issue of the assessments being completed after transfer from the floor to the
bed. Record Review of the Facility's Policy on Competency Nursing Job Description, dated 2014, reflected
knowledge base:Ability to organize workflow, respond to emergencies.Give directions to Nurses' Aides for
appropriate care of residents.Implement established nursing policy and procedures, educating support staff
regarding care needs of residents. The ability to effectively multi-task and work in a stressful environment
are also essential functions to this job. Record Review of the Facility's Policy of Falls, not dated, reflected in
instances where fall risks do not prevent a fall, the resident will be assessed immediately for injury. Vital
signs and first aid measures will be completed immediately.
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