F 0656
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
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
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to develop and implement a comprehensive
person-centered care plan for each resident that included measurable objectives and timeframes to meet a
resident's medical, nursing, and mental and psychosocial needs that were identified in the comprehensive
assessment for six of six residents (Residents #28, 15, 6, 11, 42, and 25) reviewed for comprehensive care
plans.
The facility failed to include activities and activity preferences in the care plans for Residents #28, 15, 6, 11,
42, and 25.
This failure placed residents at risk of boredom, depression, and not attaining/maintaining the highest
practicable psychosocial well-being.
Findings included:
Review of the undated face sheet for Resident #28 reflected an [AGE] year-old female admitted to the
facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of Alzheimer's disease and major depressive disorder.
Review of the annual MDS assessment for Resident #28 dated 10/13/22 reflected a BIMS score of 14
indicating intact cognitive response. Review of section titled Preferences for Customary Routine and
Activities reflected the following were very important to Resident #28: listening to music she liked, doing
things with groups of people, doing her favorite activities, going outside to get fresh air when the weather
was good, and participating in religious services or activities. Review the Care Area Assessment of this
MDS reflected the following instructions: For each triggered Care Area, indicate whether a new care plan,
care plan revision, or continuation of current care plan is necessary to address the problem(s) identified in
your assessment of the care area. The Care Planning Decision column must be completed within 7 days of
completing the RAI (MDS and CAA(s)). Check column B if the triggered care area is addressed in the care
plan. Communication, ADL function, Urinary Continence, Falls, and Nutritional Status were all marked.
Activities was present but not marked.
Review of the care plan for Resident #28 dated 06/12/23 reflected the following: (Resident #28) has
impaired cognitive function/dementia or impaired thought processes r/t Alzheimer's diagnosis. Has hx of
making unfounded accusations about family members and noted to have the same behavior toward
staff/residents. This behavior problem has a long hx and has continued despite her living arrangement. The
plan included no care planning for activity preferences for Resident #28.
Observation and interview on 07/05/23 at 11:12 AM revealed Resident #28 seated in her wheelchair at
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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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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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Bertram Nursing and Rehabilitation
540 E State Hwy 29
Bertram, TX 78605
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
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Residents Affected - Some
the nurse's station. She stated she was happy at the facility, and she had friends there. She stated she
enjoyed the group activities at the facility but did not remember anyone asking if she wanted any special
activities just for her.
Review of the undated face sheet for Resident #15 reflected a [AGE] year-old male admitted to the facility
on [DATE] with diagnoses of anxiety disorder, physical debility, and dementia.
Review of the care plan for Resident #15 dated 01/24/23 reflected the following: (Resident #15) has
impaired cognitive function/dementia or impaired thought processes. The plan included no care planning for
activity preferences for Resident #15
Review of the annual MDS for Resident #15 dated 11/13/22 reflected a BIMS score of 12 indicating
moderate impairment. Review of the section titled Preferences for Customary Routine and Activities
reflected the following were very important to Resident #15: having books, magazines, and newspapers to
read; and going outside to get fresh air when the weather was good. Review the section titled Care Area
Assessment reflected the following instructions: For each triggered Care Area, indicate whether a new care
plan, care plan revision, or continuation of current care plan is necessary to address the problem(s)
identified in your assessment of the care area. The Care Planning Decision column must be completed
within 7 days of completing the RAI (MDS and CAA(s)). Check column B if the triggered care area is
addressed in the care plan. Cognitive Loss/Dementia, ADL function, Urinary Continence, Falls, Nutritional
Status, Pressure Ulcers, and Psychotropic Drugs were all marked. Activities was present but not marked.
Observation and an interview on 07/06/23 revealed Resident #15 laying in his bed and watching television.
He stated he did not enjoy the activities at the facility and the only activity he would want to do was fishing.
He stated the facility staff invited him to a variety of activities, but he never wanted to go.
Review of the face sheet for Resident #6 reflected an [AGE] year-old female admitted to the facility on
[DATE] with diagnoses of Alzheimer's disease and depressive episodes.
Review of the annual MDS for Resident #6 dated 10/06/22 reflected a BIMS score of 13 indicating an intact
cognitive response. Review of the section titled Preferences for Customary Routine and Activities reflected
the following were very important to Resident #6: having books, magazines, and newspapers to read,
listening to music she liked, doing things with groups of people, doing her favorite activities, going outside
to get fresh air when the weather is good, and participating in religious services or activities. Review the
section titled Care Area Assessment reflected the following instructions: For each triggered Care Area,
indicate whether a new care plan, care plan revision, or continuation of current care plan is necessary to
address the problem(s) identified in your assessment of the care area. The Care Planning Decision column
must be completed within 7 days of completing the RAI (MDS and CAA(s)). Check column B if the triggered
care area is addressed in the care plan. ADL function, Urinary Continence, Falls, and Nutritional Status,
and Pressure Ulcer were all marked. Activities was present but not marked.
Review of the care plan for Resident #6 dated 10/12/22 reflected the following: (Resident #6) has impaired
cognitive function/dementia or impaired thought processes r/t Alzheimers. The plan included no care
planning for activity preferences for Resident #6.
Observation on 07/05/23 at 11:37 AM revealed Resident #6 sitting in a wheelchair inside her room
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
676117
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Bertram Nursing and Rehabilitation
540 E State Hwy 29
Bertram, TX 78605
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F 0656
looking out a window. She refused an interview.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Review of the undated face sheet for Resident #11 reflected an [AGE] year-old female admitted to the
facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of dementia, anxiety disorder, and major depressive disorder.
Residents Affected - Some
Review of the annual MDS for Resident #11 dated 08/18/22 reflected a BIMS score of 00 indicating a
severe cognitive impairment . Review of the section titled Preferences for Customary Routine and Activities
reflected the staff assessed her interests as: reading books, magazines, and newspapers, listening to
music she liked, doing things with groups of people, doing her favorite activities, spending time with pets,
going outside to get fresh air when the weather is good, and participating in religious services or activities.
Review the section titled Care Area Assessment reflected the following instructions: For each triggered
Care Area, indicate whether a new care plan, care plan revision, or continuation of current care plan is
necessary to address the problem(s) identified in your assessment of the care area. The Care Planning
Decision column must be completed within 7 days of completing the RAI (MDS and CAA(s)). Check column
B if the triggered care area is addressed in the care plan. Cognitive Loss/Dementia, Communication,
Urinary Continence, Falls, and Nutritional Status, and Pressure Ulcer were all marked. Activities was
present but not marked.
Review of the care plan for Resident #11 dated 08/24/22 reflected the following: (Resident #11) has a
history of depression. The plan included no care planning for activity preferences for Resident #11.
Observation on 07/05/23 at 09:35 AM revealed Resident #11 reclined in a geri chair near the nurse's
station. The AD was seated next to her and stroking her hair. Resident #11 did not respond to efforts to
interview her.
Review of the undated face sheet for Resident #42 reflected a [AGE] year-old male admitted to the facility
on [DATE] with diagnoses of chronic pain syndrome and major depressive disorder.
Review of the annual MDS for Resident #42 dated 11/17/22 reflected a BIMS score of 15 indicating intact
cognitive response. Review of the section titled Preferences for Customary Routine and Activities reflected
no activities were very important to Resident #42, but the following were somewhat important: having
books, magazines, and newspapers to read, listening to music he liked, being around animals such as pets,
keeping up with the news, doing things with groups of people, doing her favorite activities, and going
outside to get fresh air when the weather is good. Review of the section titled Care Area Assessment
reflected the following instructions: For each triggered Care Area, indicate whether a new care plan, care
plan revision, or continuation of current care plan is necessary to address the problem(s) identified in your
assessment of the care area. The Care Planning Decision column must be completed within 7 days of
completing the RAI (MDS and CAA(s)). Check column B if the triggered care area is addressed in the care
plan. ADL function, Urinary Continence, Mood State, Falls, Nutritional Status, Psychotropic Drugs, and
Pressure Ulcer were all marked. Activities was present but not marked.
Review of the care plan for Resident #42 dated 12/01/22 reflected the following: (Resident #42) voiced
being depressed after hearing his (FM) report to the IDT that he cannot return home. She cannot manage
his disease process in the community. (Resident #42) will voice less to no feelings of depression. And
begins to adjust to new living arrangement. The plan included no care planning for activity preferences for
Resident #42.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
676117
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/07/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Bertram Nursing and Rehabilitation
540 E State Hwy 29
Bertram, TX 78605
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(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 - Some
Observation and interview on 07/06/23 at 11:41 AM revealed Resident #42 seated in his wheelchair in his
room, dozing. He sat up when approached and stated they treat him well at the facility. He stated he did not
like the group activities and mostly liked to keep to himself. He stated the AD had asked him if there was
anything he would like to do, and he could not think of anything.
Review of the undated face sheet for Resident #25 reflected a [AGE] year-old female admitted to the facility
on [DATE] with diagnoses of major depressive disorder, vascular dementia, and anxiety disorder.
Review of the quarterly MDS for Resident #25 dated 06/08/23 reflected a BIMS score of 15 indicating intact
cognitive response. Review of the admission MDS for Resident #25 dated 08/12/22 section titled
Preferences for Customary Routine and Activities reflected the staff assessed her interests as: spending
time away from the nursing home. Review of the section titled Care Area Assessment reflected the
following instructions: For each triggered Care Area, indicate whether a new care plan, care plan revision,
or continuation of current care plan is necessary to address the problem(s) identified in your assessment of
the care area. The Care Planning Decision column must be completed within 7 days of completing the RAI
(MDS and CAA(s)). Check column B if the triggered care area is addressed in the care plan. Activities was
marked in this area.
Review of the care plan for Resident #25 dated 06/15/23 reflected the following: (Resident #25) has
diagnosis of depression, and hx of behaviors of embellishing on facts and repeating peer gossip. (Resident
#25) will show decreased episodes of s/sx of depression through the review date. The plan included no
care planning for activity preferences for Resident #25.
Observation and interview on 07/06/23 at 09:04 AM revealed Resident #25 was in her room looking out her
window. She stated she had most of her activity needs met by leaving the facility for dialysis, and the rest
she gets met by looking out the window at the bird feeders and the gas station across the street. She stated
she did not know what other activities she might like to do.
During an interview on 07/07/23 at 11:27 AM, the AD stated the role she held in creating comprehensive
care plans was to provide information during the care plan meetings. She stated she also set up the care
plan meetings and called family members to invite them. She stated she had no hand in entering
information in the actual care plan in the EMR. She stated she did not know what went in a care plan,
exactly, or how to enter one. The AD stated she did complete the activities section of the MDS, and she did
quarterly activities assessments in the EMR. The AD stated having activities in the care plan was important,
because then the people who read the care plans would know the residents.
During an interview on 07/07/23 at 12:03 PM, the RCNC stated the creation of comprehensive care plans
was usually a team effort. She stated in many buildings, the activity director completed the activities portion
of the care plans, but she was not sure if that happened at the facility. The RCNC stated care plans should
have activity preferences for many reasons, for example if they had to suddenly evacuate, the receiving
community would need to know what the resident needs were. The RCNC stated their company tried to get
floor nurses in the habit of reading the care plans, but she did not elaborate on how they did this.
During a telephone interview on 07/07/23 at 02:00 PM, the MDSN stated she was primarily responsible for
care planning. The MDSN stated she did not add the activities section to the care plans but that the AD did
that. The MDSN stated she was not sure what training the AD or other department heads had on how to
add items to care plans. She stated she thought the training when the new company took
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
676117
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/07/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Bertram Nursing and Rehabilitation
540 E State Hwy 29
Bertram, TX 78605
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(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 - Some
over a few years prior was not the greatest and it was largely up to the facility staff to learn on their own.
The MDSN stated she was not aware of anyone from corporate training the department heads on entering
care plan items, but the MDSN was pretty sure the AD had always been responsible for adding her own
care plan items to the care plans even before the new company took over. The MDSN stated she could not
see that there would be a negative impact on residents, because activities were not like a nursing care plan
item in which the resident had to have certain care based on a diagnosis.
During an interview on 07/07/23 at 02:11 PM, the DON stated she communicated with the MDS nurse daily,
and she was very familiar with the process for creating a care plan The DON stated when they had an
admission, nursing created an acute care plan within 48 hours. The DON stated after that, they had to
create the comprehensive care plan, and they would add things as needed based on a meeting they had
once a week where the entire IDT went over things. The DON stated the MDSN attended those meetings
and usually added new items to the care plans right then and there. The DON stated the process for
monitoring compliance in care planning was the MDS reviewed the care plans to make sure they were
comprehensive. The DON stated there should have been an activity care plan, and she did not know why
there was no care planning for activity preferences for Residents #28, 15, 6, 11, 42, and 25. The DON
stated she had heard the MDSN instruct the AD to enter care plan items for the activity program, and the
facility had just had a mock survey, so the DON could not understand why this issue was missed. The DON
stated it was important to have care planning for activities, because all residents were different. She stated
a potential negative outcome for not having a care plan for activities was the resident could be bored or
depressed.
During an interview on 07/07/23 at 02:29 PM, the ADM stated care planning was a team effort, and
everyone should have been in the care plans adjusting them to make sure they were comprehensive. The
ADM stated the charge nurses were able to add falls and other changes in the care plans so they could get
into the care plan immediately. When asked how he monitored for compliance, he stated he had
emphasized to his department heads that they needed to review what was completed, and he relied on the
expertise of the MDSN and DON to oversee the process. He stated each discipline should have reviewed
the care plans for their own areas of expertise and given input into that area. The ADM stated it was outside
of his scope whether it would be the DON or MDS who needed to make sure the care plans were
compliant. When asked if it was important to care plan for activities, he said care plans should have been
individualized. He stated a possible negative outcome was the residents' psychological well-being could be
affected which could also spill over into physiological well-being. He stated they wanted the world to be as
perfect as possible for their residents.
Review of undated facility policy titled Comprehensive Care Planning reflected the following: The facility will
develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan for each resident, consistent with
resident rights that includes measurable objectives and time frames to meet a resident's medical, nursing,
and mental and psychosocial needs that are identified in the comprehensive assessment. The
comprehensive care plan will describe the followingThe services that are to be furnished to attain or maintain the resident's highest practicable, physical,
mental, and psychosocial well-being. When developing a comprehensive care plan, facility staff will, at a
minimum, use the Minimum Data Set (MDS) to assess the resident's clinical condition, cognitive and
functional status, and use of services. If a Care Area Assessment (CAA) is triggered, the facility will further
assess the resident to determine whether the resident is at risk of developing or currently has a weakness
or need associated with that CAA, and how the risk, weakness, or need affects the resident. Documentation
regarding these assessments and the facilities rationale for deciding whether to proceed with care planning
for each area triggered will be recorded in the medical
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
676117
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/07/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Bertram Nursing and Rehabilitation
540 E State Hwy 29
Bertram, TX 78605
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record.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
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676117
B. Wing
A. Building
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COMPLETED
07/07/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Bertram Nursing and Rehabilitation
540 E State Hwy 29
Bertram, TX 78605
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F 0880
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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 maintain an infection prevention and control
program designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to help prevent the
development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections for one of 24 residents (Resident
#25) reviewed for infection control.
Residents Affected - Few
Specifically, the facility failed to ensure staff were following hand hygiene procedures when involved in
direct resident contact providing peri-care for Resident #25; specifically, hand hygiene with glove change
was not conducted when performing peri-care when going from dirty to clean.
This failure could place all residents at risk of developing communicable diseases and infections.
The findings included:
Review of Resident #25's Quarterly MDS dated [DATE] revealed a diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus Type 2,
End Stage Renal Disease, and Hemodialysis.
Observation conducted on 07/06/23 at 09:16 AM of mechcanical lift transfer and peri-care for Resident #25.
CNA C and SCNA E conducted hand hygiene and secured blue lift vest to the mechanical lift and
transferred Resident #25 from her wheelchair to her bed. Hand hygiene conducted and gloves donned.
Resident's brief was removed, and front perineum cleansed. Hand hygiene and glove change was not
conducted by CNA C, who was providing peri-care while SCNA E assisted with turning. Resident was
turned to right side by SCNA E and resident's bottom was cleansed by CNA C. Clean brief applied, pants
pulled up and resident was transferred via mechanical lift from bed and back to wheelchair. Gloves removed
and hand hygiene performed, trash removed from the room.
Interview with CNA C on 07/06/23 at 12:00 PM revealed she cleaned Resident #25 from front down the
middle and side to side, then on bottom down the middle and side to side, and then put on a clean brief.
When asked what she was supposed to do, CNA C did not recall further information. Hand hygiene and
glove change was not observed when transitioning from Resident #25's peri area to bottom, from dirty to
clean. CNA C stated she had been nervous and had been trained to wash hands and change gloves when
going from dirty to clean and when gloves become were soiled.
Interview conducted on 07/06/23 at 02:07 PM with the DON revealed her expectation during peri-care was
for the CNAs to change their gloves and perform hand hygiene when going from dirty to clean, from peri
area to bottom. DON stated, When staff don't change their gloves and perform hand hygiene when going
from dirty to clean, they can pass infection on to the next resident or to themselves. DON stated in-services
were conducted on PPE, hand hygiene and glove changes every month and demonstrations were
conducted at a sink in DON office.
Review conducted on 07/06/23 at 02:15 PM of In-service documentation dated 6/09/23 reflected Proper
glove wearing included to change gloves when they are dirty, and during and after changing residents. CNA
C participated in the in-service conduced on 7/06/23.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
676117
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/07/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Bertram Nursing and Rehabilitation
540 E State Hwy 29
Bertram, TX 78605
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0908
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on observation, interview, and record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure all
mechanical, electrical, and patient care equipment was in safe operating condition for one of eight residents
(Resident #38) reviewed for safe operating patient care equipment.
Residents Affected - Few
Resident #38's electric bed remote was not maintained in safe operating condition according to
manufacturer's recommendations, and more specifically Resident #38's electric bed remote cord had
cracked casing and exposed wiring.
This failure could put all residents in the facility at risk of injury or electric shock.
The findings included:
Interview conducted on 07/05/23 at 10:52 AM with Resident #38 revealed she was receiving good care in
the facility. Resident #38 stated she was concerned about her bed remote cord exposed wire.
Observation conducted on 07/05/23 at 10:55 AM revealed Resident #38 sitting up in wheelchair in her room
near her electric bed. The electric bed remote was on the floor between bed and window, and the casing on
the cord was cracked with wiring exposed. Resident #38 stated she was unsure how long it had been like
that.
Interview conducted on 07/06/23 at 02:17 PM with CNA C revealed if there was damage to a call light or
bed control cord, she would notify maintenance. CNA C was not aware of damage to the bed control cord.
Interview conducted on 07/07/23 at 02:22 PM with the DON revealed with exposed wires there could be
risk of electric shock, and not supposed to have exposed wires. DON stated she would notify maintenance
immediately.
Interview conducted on 7/07/23 at 09:54 AM with SCNA E revealed she would make sure to clip a call
device or bed remote on where it would be reachable for them and would let the charge nurse know about
damaged equipment or frayed cords. Hazards to the resident include they could be injured by a damaged
cord.
Interview conducted on 07/07/23 at 10:00 AM with MAINT revealed he followed a weekly check list to check
beds, wheelchairs, call lights, toilet, and other equipment in rooms and a general check of each room, and
a schedule that was checked each day. MAINT revealed the QR Code on wall or on Maintenance Care was
where staff could report needs and it would send an alert, and they also can post on maintenance bulletin
board or just tell him when repairs were needed. MAINT stated electrical shorts and beds up against plugs
and sockets can cause electrical shock. MAINT further stated a bed not working properly can cause a fall,
and beds not in the right position and doors not shutting can pose a fire hazard. MAINT revealed using
electrical tape for the repair of bed control cord for Resident #38, as Resident #38 reported exposed wiring
on her bed remote a week ago during Champion rounds. MAINT further stated when the staff and family
move remote wires under the bed, then lower the bed can often pinch the wire, or pulling the device so hard
it comes apart. MAINT stated Ambassador checks include checking call lights, bed controls, and other
checks are done daily. MAINT stated supplies come in on Thursday, including electrical tape. MAINT stated
local hardware store doesn't always have what is needed. MAINT stated inspection of equipment includes a
checklist and includes call cords,
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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
676117
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/07/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Bertram Nursing and Rehabilitation
540 E State Hwy 29
Bertram, TX 78605
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 0908
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
door alarms, some days include doing outside inspection for ant beds and other pests. MAINT stated
Resident #38 had reported the damaged bed remote cord directly to me this past Wednesday.
Interview conducted on 07/07/23 at 11:21 AM with MAINT revealed the bed remote in Resident 38's room
had been taped up with electrical tape, and this was the third replacement bed controller in her room.
MAINT revealed the CNAs had taken the cord under the bed.
Interview on 07/07/23 at 02:23 PM with Administrator revealed the impact of equipment with damaged
wiring could shock the resident and could cause something to burn. Administrator stated his expectation
would include to immediately remove the damaged bed remote and replace it with a new one or remove the
damaged equipment and replace it. Monitoring of equipment in the facility included assigning management
to conduct champion rounds, and every department manager has rooms they make rounds in.
Administrator further stated he had not been made aware of the damaged bed remote cord and would
ensure the maintenance supervisor does due diligence in checking on the equipment.
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Facility ID:
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