F 0558
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
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 ensure the resident resided and received
services in the facility with reasonable accommodation of resident needs and preferences for 6 of 28
residents (#11, #37, #83, #87, #96 and #103) who were reviewed for call light response and within reach in
that the facility. 1. The facility failed to place Residents #11, #87 and #96's call lights within reach. 2. The
facility failed to deliver timely call light response for Residents #37, #83 and #103. This deficient practice
could affect residents who receive care at the facility and could result in missed or inadequate care.
Findings included: Resident #11 Record review of Resident #11's admission record dated 08/21/2025
indicated she was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of quadriplegia (partial or complete
paralysis of both the arms and legs), chronic respiratory failure, tracheostomy (a hole that surgeons make
through the front of the neck and into the windpipe), gastrostomy (the creation of an artificial external
opening into the stomach for nutritional support or gastric decompression), muscle weakness, and
seizures. She was [AGE] years of age. Record review of Resident #11's annual MDS assessment dated
[DATE] revealed a Cognitive Skills for Daily Decision Making score of 3, Severely impaired - never/rarely
made decisions. Record review of Resident #11's care plan revealed she had an ADL (activities of daily
living) performance deficit related to quadriplegia and decreased movement to all extremities. It was
revealed that staff were to encourage the resident to use bell to call for assistance and touch pad call light
to keep at residents reach to call for assistance. In an observation on 08/21/25 at 09:11 AM, revealed
Resident #11 was in bed, watching tv. The call pad was hanging off the left side rail. In an observation and
interview on 08/21/2025 at 09:25 AM, revealed Resident #11 was in bed, watching tv. The call pad was
hanging off the left side rail. The DON said Resident #11 would not be able to reach the call pad where it
was. The DON placed the pad on Resident #11's chest, between her hands. The DON said sometimes the
staff forgot to place call bells within reach of the residents after moving them or making the bed. Resident
#87 Record review of Resident #87's admission record dated 08/21/2025 indicated he was admitted to the
facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of dementia, reduced mobility, history of falling, and muscle weakness. He
was [AGE] years of age. Record review of Resident #87's annual MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed
a BIMS score of 02, his cognitive ability was severely impaired. Mobility devices = Wheelchair. He needed
substantial/maximal assistance for eating, oral hygiene, toileting, showering, and dressing. Bladder and
bowel: Urinary/bowel continence = always incontinent. Record review of Resident #87's care plan dated
05/27/2025 revealed he had difficulty communicating related to a cerebral vascular accident (interruption of
blood flow to the brain) with memory deficits. It said that staff needed to ensure and provide a safe
environment with the call light in reach, adequate low glare light, bed in lowest position and wheels locked,
and to avoid isolation. The care plan reflected that Resident #87 had a history of falling and was at risk for
falls. The care plan reflected staff needed to ensure the resident's call light was
Residents Affected - Some
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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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676179
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COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Midland Medical Lodge
3000 Mockingbird LN
Midland, TX 79705
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0558
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
within reach and encourage the resident to use it for assistance as needed. said the care plan reflected the
resident needed prompt response to all requests for assistance and the resident needed a safe
environment with a working and reachable call light. In an observation and interview on 08/21/25 at 09:13
AM, revealed Resident #87 was sitting in his wheelchair on the right side of his bed. The resident was
asked if he knew where his call light was, he answered no. The call light was at the head of the bed on the
left side. In an observation and interview on 08/21/2025 at 09:25 AM, revealed Resident #87 was sitting in
his wheelchair on the right side of the bed. The call light was on the bed. The DON asked Resident #87 if
he wanted the call light on his chest. He said yes, the DON placed the light on his chest. The DON said
sometimes the staff forget to place call bells within reach of the residents after moving them or making the
bed. Resident #96 Record review of Resident #96's admission record dated 08/21/2025 indicated she was
admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of cerebral palsy (a group of conditions that affect
movement and posture), reduced mobility, muscle weakness, muscle wasting and muscle atrophy. She was
[AGE] years of age. Record review of Resident #96's annual MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed a
BIMS score of 03, her cognitive ability was severely impaired. Mobility devices = Wheelchair. She was
dependent on staff for eating, oral hygiene, toileting, showering, and dressing. Bladder and bowel:
Urinary/bowel continence = always incontinent. Record review of Resident #96's care plan dated 6/25/2025
revealed she was at risk for falls due to cerebral palsy. The care plan reflected the staff needed to ensure
the resident's call light was within reach and encourage the resident to use it for assistance as needed. The
care plan reflected the resident needed prompt response to all requests for assistance. The care plan
reflected the she had an ADL performance deficit related to cerebral palsy and limited range of motion. It
was revealed that staff were to encourage the resident to use bell to call for assistance and touch pad call
used for assistance. In an observation and interview on 08/20/25 at 10:31 AM, revealed a procedure on the
roommate of Resident #96 was being observed by the surveyor. CNA D knocked on the door, entered, and
asked LVN B if he needed something because the call light was on. LVN B responded no and asked if it
was Resident #96's light. CNA D responded No, it is not in her hand. before exiting the room. Resident #96
was observed in her wheelchair on the left side of the bed and the call pad was hanging in between the
seat and the right wheel of the wheelchair. At 10:48 AM LVN B exited the room. The call pad for Resident
#96 was hanging in between the seat and the right wheel of the wheelchair. At 10:55 AM LVN B entered the
room again to perform another procedure for the roommate of Resident #96. At 10:56 AM LVN B said he
was not sure why the call light kept going off, then exited the room. Resident #96's call pad was hanging in
between the seat and the right wheel of the wheelchair. In observations on 08/20/25 at 11:08 AM and 11:17
AM, revealed Resident #96 remained in her wheelchair and the call pad remained in between the seat and
right wheel of her wheelchair. In an observation on 08/20/25 at 2:35 PM, revealed Resident #96 was in her
wheelchair on the left side of the bed. The call pad was on the bed. In an interview on 08/20/25 at 2:37 PM
with LVN B, he said Resident #96 could push the call pad if it was placed real close. In an observation on
08/20/25 at 2:47 PM, revealed Resident #96 remained in her wheelchair on the left side of the bed. The call
pad remained on the bed. In an interview with the DON, she said Resident #96 could push the call pad if it
was placed close to her hands. In observations on 08/20/25 at 4:15 PM and 4:42 PM, revealed Resident
#96 was in bed on her left side. The call pad was placed on the right side of the head of the bed. In an
observation and on 08/21/25 at 9:11 AM, revealed Resident #96 was in her wheelchair on the left side of
the bed. The call pad was on the bed. In an observation and interview on 08/21/2025 at 09:25 AM, revealed
Resident #96 was in her wheelchair on the left side of the bed. The call pad was on the bed. The DON
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
676179
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/21/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Midland Medical Lodge
3000 Mockingbird LN
Midland, TX 79705
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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 0558
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
said Resident #96 would not be able to reach the call pad where it was. The DON placed the pad on
Resident #96's chest, between her hands. The DON said sometimes the staff forget to place call bells
within reach of the residents after moving them or making the bed. Resident #37 Record review of Resident
#37's admission record dated 08/21/2025 indicated he was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with
diagnoses of shortness of breath, difficulty in walking and unsteadiness on feet. He was [AGE] years of
age. Record review of Resident #37's quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed a BIMS score of
08 indicating he was moderately impaired. Mobility devices = Wheelchair. Resident required supervision or
touching assistance for chair/bed-to-chair transfer and toilet transfer. Record review of Resident #37's care
plan dated 08/03/2025 revealed the resident is at risk for falls due to new environment and/or age. The
resident will be free of falls through the review date. Be sure the resident's call light is within reach and
encourage the resident to use it for assistance as needed. The resident needs a safe environment with:
Clutter free, reachable call light, the bed in low position at night. In an interview on 08/19/25 at 11:58 AM
Resident #37 said the night shift aides did not do their job and that they took a long time to answer the call
lights. The resident said he clocked them when his roommate Resident # 87 pressed his call light and they
took about an hour and half to answer it. Resident #37 said he had seen the lights on the hallway and the
aides were just sitting elsewhere and not answering the lights. Resident #37 said he had voiced his
complaints to the administration people but that nothing was done about it. In an interview on 8/19/25 at
4:01 p.m. Resident #37 stated there were nights when he could not sleep and he would get up to work
puzzles in the day room and there would be 4 or 5 call lights going off. Resident #37 said there was no one
on the hall whatsoever because the aides were all in the break room. Resident #37 stated he had been
telling the DON and the Administrator for he didn't know how long but nothing was done about it. Resident
#37 added Who did we not tell? Resident #83 Review of Resident #83's admission Record, dated 8/21/25,
revealed he was a [AGE] year-old male admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including cerebral
palsy (a group of permanent disorders of the development of movement and posture, causing activity
limitation including difficulty with holding things), feeding difficulties, hemiplegia (one side paralysis), and
need for assistance with personal care. Review of Resident #83's Quarterly MDS assessment, dated
6/29/25, revealed:He had a mental status interview score of 15 of 15, indicating he was cognitively
intact.Resident #83 was completely dependent on staff for all ADL care including eating and
chair/bed-to-chair transfers. Resident #83 used a motorized wheelchair.Resident #83 was frequently
incontinent of bowel and bladder. Review of Resident #83's Care Plan Report, saved 8/21/25, revealed
problems:Dated 3/18/24 Problem: Resident requires assist with ADL's.Goal: Resident is able to perform
self-care to optimal level and maintain strength and endurance for 90 days. Revised 7/26/25.Interventions
included: Hoyer lift for all transfers.Problem 7/25/25 The resident has limited physical mobility related to
cerebral palsy and poor trunk control. May have pancake call like to enable resident to utilize call light
himself as desired.Goal: The resident will remain free of complications related to immobility, including
contractures, thrombus (blood clot) formation, skin break down, fall related injury through the next review
date. Interventions included provide supportive care, assistance with mobility as needed. Problem
3/18/24:The resident is at risk for falls due to new environment end or age. No other indicators that would
suggest high fall risk. Date initiated 03/18/2024Goal: the resident will be free of falls through the review
dateinterventions included: the be sure the resident's call light is within reach and encourage the resident to
use it for assistance as needed. The resident needs prompt response for all requests for assistance.
Interview on 8/19/25 at 4:01 PM Resident #83 revealed it could take up to an hour for the call light to be
answered on the
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
676179
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/21/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Midland Medical Lodge
3000 Mockingbird LN
Midland, TX 79705
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 0558
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
night shift. Resident #83 stated he had no idea why it took so long. Resident #83 stated it was some of the
day rotations as well. Resident #83 shared that the only way to get help sometimes was to get his
roommate to go get help. Resident #83's roommate was present and confirmed that happened. Resident
#83 stated it made him angry because the staff were not paying attention, or he was told they were too
busy. Resident #83 stated he knew the staff were doing the best they could, but their best could bet better.
Resident #83 said on the days there were days when two aides could not handle his hall. Resident #83
stated he thought it took so long because he was a two-person assist for everything and if both people
were working, there would be no one on the hall to help everyone else. Resident #83 stated he had aides
tell him it was not their job to help him. Resident #83 said that was especially true when he had to eat in his
room. Resident #103 Record review of Resident #103's admission record dated 08/20/2025 indicated she
was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of quadriplegia (a pattern of paralysis which is when
someone can't deliberately control or move their muscles that can affect someone from the neck down)and
lack of coordination. She was [AGE] years of age. Record review of Resident #103's significant change
MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed a BIMS score of 15 indicating the resident was cognitively intact.
Mobility devices = Wheelchair. She was dependent Helper does ALL of the effort. Resident does none of
the effort to complete the activity for . eating, oral hygiene, toileting, showering and dressing. Bladder and
bowel: Urinary continence = resident had a catheter. Bowel continence = always incontinent. Record review
of Resident #103's care plan dated 07/02/2025 revealed Resident has a history of falling. Anticipate and
meet resident needs. Be sure the resident's call light is within reach and encourage resident to use it for
assistance as needed. At risk for contractures- Reposition every two hours and prn. In an interview on
08/19/2025 at 3:20 PM Resident #103 said the staff would take a long time to answer her call light. She
said that at times it was from breakfast time like 8am until lunchtime which was around noon time. Resident
#103 said she had no complaints about the staff but that she felt bad that the staff would ignore her call
light for such a long time. Resident #103 said she was totally dependent on staff to help her as she was
paralyzed from the neck down and needed help with even getting a drink of water. Resident #103 said most
of the times it was something minor that she needed help with such as repositioning her pillow so if the staff
went in to help her with that it wouldn't take them that long. The resident said she believed the staff did not
answer her call light was because they thought it was probably something minor that she needed help with
which unfortunately was probably true, but she still needed their help. Resident #103 said that this would
occur about every other day, and it would mostly occur on the day shift but sometimes also on the evening
shift. In an interview on 08/20/2025 2:05 PM CNA A said she had been working at the facility since June
2024. The CNA said she and another CNA were working hall 200 and would both answer the call lights.
CNA A said she normally answered a call light within 5 to 10 minutes which she considered a fair amount of
time for the resident to wait for assistance. In an interview on 08/20/2025 2:10 PM CNA F said she had
been working at the facility since February 2025. CNA F said she would try to answer the call light as soon
as possible. CNA F said she considered 5 to 10 minutes a fair amount time to answer the call light. In an
interview on 08/20/2025 at 6:22 PM with CNA H said that she worked the night shift which was from 6pm to
6am. CNA H said answering a call light within 5 minutes was what she considered a fair amount time for the
resident to wait to be attended. CNA H said she believed she was answering the call lights timely. In an
interview on 08/20/2025 at 6:25 PM with CNA I said that she worked the night shift which was from 6pm to
6am. CNA I said answering a call light within 5 to 10 minutes was what she considered a fair amount time
for the resident to wait to be attended. CNA I said she believed that she was
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
676179
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/21/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Midland Medical Lodge
3000 Mockingbird LN
Midland, TX 79705
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 0558
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
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able to answer her call lights timely and not heard residents complain about left waiting too long for their
light to be answered. In an interview on 08/21/2025 at 5:02 PM the DON and the Administrator said they
considered a call light being answered timely within 15 minutes and that was depending on what staff were
doing at the time the call light was on. The DON and Administrator said they would expect for staff to
answer the call lights as soon as possible. They said they were not aware that the call lights were being left
on for over an hour. Record review of the resident council meeting form dated June 26, 2025, indicated in
part: Residents state some are not getting changed in a timely manner wait 30 minutes or more. Record
review of the Call Lights policy (undated) read in part Answer call light promptly; especially if it involves the
bathroom light. The call light must always be within resident's reach before you leave the room.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
676179
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/21/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Midland Medical Lodge
3000 Mockingbird LN
Midland, TX 79705
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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 0684
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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 ensure that residents received treatment and
care in accordance with professional standards of practice, the comprehensive person-centered care plan,
and the residents' choices for one of seven residents (Resident #23) reviewed for quality of care. The facility
failed to provide wound care for Resident #23 using professional wound care standards and failed to follow
the physician's treatment order. This failure could place residents at risk of improper wound management,
deterioration in existing wounds, leading to infection and pain. Findings include: Record review of Resident
#23's Face Sheet dated 7/14/2025 revealed he was a [AGE] year-old male who was admitted to the facility
on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE]. He had diagnoses of infection following a procedure, unspecified
severe protein-calorie malnutrition, chronic respiratory failure, resistance to multiple antibiotics, systemic
inflammatory response syndrome (a life threatening condition that occurs when the body overreacts to a
stressor, causing severe inflammation throughout the body), methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus
infection (a type of staph bacteria resistant to many common antibiotics), chronic respiratory failure,
methicillin susceptible staphylococcus aureus infection (a type of bacterial infection caused by
staphylococcus aureus bacteria that are sensitive to methicillin and similar antibiotics), Escherichia Coli as
the cause of diseases classified elsewhere (a type of bacteria commonly found in the intestines of
humans), aftercare following joint replacement surgery. Record review of Resident #23's admission MDS
dated [DATE] revealed he had a BIMS score of 10 of 15 indicating moderate cognitive impairment. Record
review of Resident #23's Care Plan dated 07/15/2025 revealed the resident has a skin tear to his left outer
forearm. Record review of Resident #23's Physician orders dated 8/08/2025 revealed skin tear left outer
forearm: clean with wound cleanser, pat dry, apply xeroform (a fine mesh gauze dressing impregnated with
petrolatum for use on low exudating wounds), cover with dry dressing, change Monday, Wednesday, Friday,
and as needed. Observation on 08/20/2025 at 9:58 AM of wound care for Resident #23 revealed: LVN E
donned (put on) gloves and opened a treatment cart drawer. LVN E used a small tray covered with wax
paper to set up a clean field and place supplies in. LVN E knocked on Resident #23's door explained the
procedure, washed her hands, applied PPE (personal protective equipment) required for EBP (enhanced
barrier precautions), put on gloves, and removed the dressing from the resident's left forearm. LVN E
removed her gloves and placed them as trash in the biohazard bag. LVN E washed her hands, put on
gloves, cleansed the wound with normal saline from the inside outwards, and patted dry. LVN E washed her
hands, put on new gloves, applied a hydrogel dressing (a type of dressing characterized by its high-water
content) to Resident #23's left forearm, removed her gloves, and washed her hands. LVN E did not follow
physicians orders for applying a xeroform dressing. In an interview on 08/20/2025 at 10:30 AM LVN E
stated hydrogel and xeroform were the same dressings and she was going to call the supplier and tell the
supplier if they were sending the wrong dressings. LVN E stated she was not wound-care certified but had
completed the wound care competency check-off upon hire. In an interview on 8/20/2025 at 2:30PM LVN E
stated she talked to the wound care supplier and the hydrogel dressing was to be used as a dry dressing
and she should have applied the xeroform under the hydrogel dressing. In an interview on 08/21/2025 at
10:06 AM the DON stated the wound care procedure would be to follow physician's orders. She agreed that
LVN E did not use the correct dressing. The DON said incorrect dressings could delay the healing of
wounds. Review of the facility's undated wound care policy received from the DON revealed: 1. Treat
wounds with the appropriate products. 2. Effectively heal wounds by using approved products 3. Get
treatment order form physician 4. Treat wound until it is healed.
Residents Affected - Few
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
676179
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/21/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Midland Medical Lodge
3000 Mockingbird LN
Midland, TX 79705
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 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
observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure resident equipment was maintained in
a safe, operating condition for 1 of 7 residents reviewed for wheelchair safety. The facility failed to ensure
that Resident #62's wheelchair brakes operated. This failure placed residents at risk for unsafe transfers
and/or falls if wheelchair rolled out from under the resident during transfers. The findings included:Review of
Resident #62's admission Record, dated 8/20/25, revealed he was a [AGE] year-old male admitted to the
facility on [DATE] with diagnosis that included hemiplegia (one sided weakness or paralysis) following
stroke affecting the right side, reduced mobility, and history of falling. Review of resident #62's quarterly
MSDS assessment, dated 7/11/25, revealed:Resident #62 scored a three of 15 on his mental status exam
(indicating severe cognitive impairment),Resident #62 had upper and lower range of motion impairment on
one side and used a wheelchair.Resident #62 was totally dependent on staff for bed to chair transfers.
Review of Resident #62's Care Plan revealed:Revised 4/28/21: Problem: Resident requires assist with
Activities of Daily Living. Goal: Resident is able to perform self-care to optimal level and maintains strength
and endurance for 90 days. Interventions included: Provide level of support to complete transferring needs
each shift; Reinforce use of aides to mobility as indicated. Revised 5/1/25 Problem: The resident has had an
actual fall with no injury 3/10/25 fall. The identified goal was the resident will not sustain serious injury
through the review date. Interventions included: 3/10/25 CNA reported during transfer the wheelchair
brakes did not lock due to being broken and wheelchair rolled out from underneath resident's bottom,
resident was using transfer pole during staff assisted transfer. Intervention - two person transfer initiated
3/11/25. Observation on 08/20/2025 9:02 AM revealed the wheelchair specialist was working on fixing
another resident's specialized wheelchair. Observation on 08/20/2025 11:12 AM revealed CNA J and CNA
L prepared to do a Sit-to-Stand mechanical lift transfer with Resident #62. CNA J put the sling on Resident
#62, locked the wheelchair and hooked the sling onto the machine while CNA L prepared the lift. The
wheelchair brake on the left side was noted to not be engaging despite being put in place. CNA J noticed
the left brake and braced the wheelchair from behind on the left side while the aides completed the rest of
the transfer properly. Interview on 08/20/2025 at 4:00 PM CNA J stated he worked at the facility for 2.5
years and usually worked Resident #62's hall. CNA J stated Resident #62 used to use a transfer pole on
another hall, but since moving to the current hall Resident #62 used the Sit-to-Stand lift. CNA J said he
checked the wheels on the wheelchair during the transfer and realized the brake did not engage. CNA J
said the brake had not worked, but he did not now for how long. CNA J felt with him behind the wheelchair
bracing it, that the transfer was safe since there were two people performing the transfer. CNA J stated the
other side was secure and he stood on the side that was not. CNA J said he did not report the wheelchair
brake not working. Interview on 08/20/2025 at 4:24 PM CNA K stated Resident #62 was ok in his
wheelchair. CNA K stated the wheelchair worked for her when she locked the wheelchair; but CNA K said
the left side brake did not work since she started working about a month ago. CNA K said she told the
physical therapy department because she learned maintenance could not work on the type of wheelchair
Resident #62 had. Interview on 08/20/2025 at 4:32 PM CNA L said she was the lead aide and she worked
everywhere in the building. CNA L said Resident #62 used the Sit-to-Stand lift. CNA L said she did not feel
the observed transfer did not go so well because the lock on the custom wheelchair did not lock. CNA L
said she knew the facility could not fix it at the facility because she had another resident's wheelchair fixed
that morning. CNA L said Resident #62's wheelchair brake had not been working a while. CNA L said she
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
676179
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/21/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Midland Medical Lodge
3000 Mockingbird LN
Midland, TX 79705
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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F 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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believed therapy was responsible for monitoring if the specialized wheelchairs worked. CNA L said if the
aides noticed the wheelchair brakes not working they would document it in the maintenance book. CNA L
said she knew the brake did not work for a while because the last time it was fixed the person accidently
put the brake on backwards. CNA L said the transfer she and CNA J completed was done safely because
CNA J was behind the chair and holding it stead. CNA L said she was notified it was not working today.
CNA L said since she moved hallways so much, she could not say how long Resident #62's wheelchair was
not working. Interview on 08/20/2025 at 4:45 PM RN G stated he worked Resident #62's hall for the past
two years. RN G stated he was not aware Resident #62's wheelchair was not working. RN G said he did not
know if therapy would notice because Resident #62 did not do therapy. RN G stated it could take weeks for
a specialized wheelchair to be fixed. RN G said the CNAs did not communicate that Resident #62's brakes
were not working. RN G said he did expect the CNA to communicate that. RN G stated if the brakes did not
engage ultimately it was not a safe transfer. At that time, RN G took the surveyor to the maintenance book
and reviewed 8/12/25 through 8/20/25; RN G confirmed there was no documentation about Resident #62's
wheelchair brakes not working. Interview and observation on 08/20/2025 at 5:25 PM the DON stated
Resident #62 used the Sit-to-Stand lift. The DON said Resident #62 had a customized wheelchair that was
maintained by the company that was at the facility earlier that day (8/20/25). The DON said it would depend
on the use and wear and tear on the wheelchair brakes to determine how long it would take to go out. The
DON said any staff that were assisting Resident #62 could put Resident #62's brakes were not working in
the maintenance book and were responsible for monitoring the brakes were in working order. The DON said
due to the brakes not working Resident #62's transfer was not safe, but the staff did what they could to
make it as safe as they could. The DON stated she would have to get the wheelchair looked at and the
wheelchair maintenance company was coming back on 6/21/25 and she would have the wheelchair looked
out. The DON and surveyor checked Resident #62's brakes and she said, It looked like the mechanism was
not engaging. The Administrator joined the conversation and was shown Resident #62's brakes. Interview
and observation on 08/20/2025 at 5:54 PM the Administrator stated the repair company repaired Resident
#62's wheelchair in June and July (2025). The Administrator looked at Resident #62's wheelchair and said it
looked like the tread on the wheelchair was wearing out and also needed to be replaced. Interview and
record review on 08/20/2025 at 6:03 PM the Administrator said he reviewed the maintenance log and
showed the surveyor on 6/30/25 the charge nurse documented both wheelchair brakes were out and it was
fixed on 7/2/25. Review of the facility's policy on Administrative Requirements for Durable Medical
Equipment and Customized Manual Wheelchairs, undated, revealed:A modification, adjustment or repair to
a Customized Manual Wheelchair, required in the first six months after delivery of the Customized Manual
Wheelchair is the responsibility of the supplier. More than six months after delivery of a Customized Manual
Wheelchair, the facility will maintain and repair all medically necessary equipment for a designated
resident, including Customized Manual Wheelchairs.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
676179
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/21/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Midland Medical Lodge
3000 Mockingbird LN
Midland, TX 79705
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
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
observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to provide pharmaceutical services including
procedures that assure the accurate acquiring, receiving, and dispensing of routine drugs and biologicals to
meet the needs of each resident for 1of 7 residents reviewed for pharmacy services. (Resident #23) The
facility failed to ensure Resident #23's ordered Rifampin (antimicrobial drug used to manage and treat
diverse mycobacterial infections and gram-positive bacterial infections) medication was available for
administration from 8/8/2025-8/20/25. The facility did not notify physician of unavailability until after resident
missed 12 doses of Rifampin. These failures could place residents at risk for not receiving medications as
prescribed and a decline in health status. Findings included: Record review of Resident #23's face sheet
revealed he was a [AGE] year-old male admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of fracture of
unspecified part of neck of left femur (hip fracture), presence of right artificial hip joint, need for assistance
with personal care, muscle weakness, osteoarthritis, chronic respiratory failure, elevated white blood cell
count. He discharged to the hospital on 7/31/2025 for infection of surgical wound. He readmitted to facility
from hospital on [DATE] with diagnoses methicillin susceptible staphylococcus aureus infection (a type of
bacterial infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria that are sensitive to methicillin and similar
antibiotics), methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus infection (a type of staphylococcus bacteria
resistant to many common antibiotics), unspecified Escherichia Coli (a type of bacteria commonly found in
the intestines of humans). Record review of Resident #23's comprehensive care plan, dated 07/15/2025,
revealed he had surgical wound to left hip. The goal was wound will heal without complications through
review date. The interventions included: wound treatments per doctor's orders.Record review of Resident
#23's admission MDS assessment, dated 07/21/2025, revealed:He had a BIMS (Brief Interview for Mental
Status) score of 10, which indicated moderate cognitive impairment. There were no behaviors or refusal of
care. Record review of the order summary report for August 20, 2025, revealed Resident #23 had an order
for Rifampin oral capsule 300milligrams to be given two times every day from 8/8/2025 to 9/15/2025
indicated for infection after surgical procedure. Record review of the Medication Administration Record for
August 2025 reflected Resident #23 did not receive any doses of his Rifampin because the medication was
on order. In an interview on 8/20/25 at 11:05AM LVN C stated the Rifampin medication not being available
was out of her hands. She stated she was first notified of the medication not being available yesterday
evening (8/19/25) but the pharmacy was already closed. LVN C stated she was unsure why the medications
had not come into the facility yet. LVN C called the pharmacy on 8/20/25 and the pharmacy stated they
would not be sending the medication due to a possible drug interaction. LVN C said she called to notify the
Infection Specialist Doctor but was only able to leave a message. LVN C stated the medication not being
available could lead to not being able to treat the residents' diseases appropriately. In an interview on
8/20/25 at 11:45AM the DON stated the medication aides should report all unavailable medications to the
nurse and the nurse then would look for the medication. The DON said if it was a prescription medication
the nurse would verify it was not delivered, check the order, and call the pharmacy. The DON stated the
nurse would report all unavailable medications to the DON and doctor. The DON stated it was the ADON's
duty to ensure all medications were delivered. The DON stated resident was taking the medication due to
an infection after a hip surgery. The DON stated negative effects could include the resident not receiving
what medications they needed leading to prolonged sickness. In an interview on 8/20/2025 at 1:30PM
Resident #23 said he was not aware he was not receiving the Rifampin. In an interview on 8/21/2025 at
10:30AM the DON stated the medication was
Residents Affected - Few
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
676179
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/21/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Midland Medical Lodge
3000 Mockingbird LN
Midland, TX 79705
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0760
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
discontinued by Resident #23's primary physician until follow-up appointment with Infectious Disease
Specialist on 9/3/2025. The DON said she was going to implement communication forms to notify her if a
medication was unavailable. The DON stated she spoke with the pharmacy about notifying the facility if a
medication was not going to be dispensed as ordered. The surveyor requested the policy on medication
availability, and one was not provided.
Residents Affected - Few
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
676179
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/21/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Midland Medical Lodge
3000 Mockingbird LN
Midland, TX 79705
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0761
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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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.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview and record review the facility failed to store all drugs and biologicals in locked
compartments for 1 of 4 nurse medication carts (Hall 200 cart) reviewed for medication storage and
security. The 200-hall nurse medication cart was left unlocked while unsupervised. These failures could
place clients at risk for drug diversion or accidental ingestion. The findings included: Record review of
Resident #115's admission record dated 08/21/2025 indicated she was admitted to the facility on [DATE]
with diagnosis of diabetes. She was [AGE] years of age. Record review of Resident #115's order summary
report indicated in part: (Insulin Lispro) Inject as per sliding scale: if 60 - 200 = 0 No insulin; 201 - 250 = 4
units; 251 - 300 = 6 units; 301 - 350 = 8 units; 351 - 400 = 10 units; 401 - 499 = 10 units Contact MD
subcutaneously before meals for diabetes. Order date 07/25/2025. Record review of Resident #115's care
plan dated 04/21/2025 revealed The resident has Diabetes Mellitus - Diabetes medication as ordered by
doctor. Monitor/document for side effects and effectiveness. During an observation on 08/21/2025 at 11:38
AM revealed RN G performed a blood sugar check for Resident #115 in her room. RN G took the items
needed from his medication cart then entered the resident's room. The medication cart was left unlocked as
the RN did not press the lock cylinder back into the medication cart. RN G entered the room and the cart
was out of his sight as the cart was parked out to the side in the hallway. After checking the resident's blood
sugar, the RN returned to the medication cart and obtained an insulin pen and went back into the resident's
room and again left the cart unlocked and unattended. During an interview on 08/21/2025 at 11:42 AM RN
G said that the medication carts were supposed to be locked when unattended. The RN was made aware
that he had left the medication unlocked when he entered the resident's room. RN G said that he could see
the cart from the room, but he was made aware that he had his back turned to the cart and had left it
unlocked on 2 occasions. RN G said he should have locked the cart. During an interview on 08/21/2025 at
5:08 PM the DON said if a nursing staff stepped away from their medication cart then they were expected
to lock it. The DON was made aware of RN G stepping away from the medication cart and leaving it
unlocked and unsupervised. The DON said the nurse should have locked it as the cart had several
medications in it. Record review of the facility's undated policy and titled Medication cart administration of
drugs indicated in part: If the cart is left at any time during medication pass due to an emergency, it must be
locked.
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AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
676179
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/21/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Midland Medical Lodge
3000 Mockingbird LN
Midland, TX 79705
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
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
observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to maintain an infection prevention and control
program designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment to help prevent the
development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections for 2 (Residents #11 and #71) of 5
residents reviewed for infection control in that: The facility failed to ensure LVN B used PPE during PEG
tube (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube-a feeding tube inserted through the abdominal wall into
the stomach) care for Resident #11 as the resident was on EBP (enhanced barrier precautions). The facility
failed to ensure LVN B sanitized the glucometer with an appropriate sanitizing item after performing a blood
sugar test on Resident #71. These failures could place residents at risk for cross contamination and the
spread of infection. Findings included: Resident #11 Record review of Resident #11's admission record
dated 08/21/2025 indicated she was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of quadriplegia
(partial or complete paralysis of both the arms and legs), chronic respiratory failure, tracheostomy (a hole
that surgeons make through the front of the neck and into the windpipe), gastrostomy (the creation of an
artificial external opening into the stomach for nutritional support or gastric decompression), muscle
weakness, and seizures. She was [AGE] years of age. Record review of Resident #11's annual MDS
assessment dated [DATE] revealed a Cognitive Skills for Daily Decision Making score of 3, Severely
impaired - never/rarely made decisions. Record review of Resident #11's care plan revealed she required a
PEG tube for adequate nutritional intake. It was revealed that EBP was implemented due to risk of infection.
The care plan revealed she has a tracheostomy related to impaired breathing mechanics. It was revealed
that EBP was implemented due to risk of infection. During an observation on 08/20/2025 at 10:48 AM,
revealed LVN B entered Resident #11's room, washed his hands, and put gloves on. He performed the
PEG tube placement check and residual check. He did not put on any type of PPE such as a gown except
gloves during the process. There was an EBP posting outside the door for Resident #11. The EBP posting
indicated to use a gown and gloves and the resident was on enhanced barrier precautions. During an
interview on 08/20/2025 at 4:46 PM, LVN B stated he did not forget to put on a gown. He said he did not
consider PEG tube placement and residual checks high-contact resident care. He said he does gown up
when changing PEG tube dressings. During an interview on 08/20/2025 at 5:23 PM, the DON/Infection
Preventionist (IP) said she did consider PEG tube placement and residual checks to be high-contact
resident care. Record Review of the facility's policy titled Infection Prevention and Control Program,
undated, indicated in part: EBP are used in conjunction with standard precautions and expand the use of
PPE to donning of gown and gloves during high-contact resident care activities that provide opportunities
for transfer of MDRO's (multi drug-resistant organisms) to staff hands and clothing. EBP are indicated for
residents with any of the following: Infection or colonization with a CDC-targeted (Centers of Disease
Control) MDRO when Contact Precautions do not otherwise apply; or Wounds and/or indwelling medical
devices even if resident is not known to be infected or colonized with a MDRO.Indwelling medical device
examples include central lines, urinary catheters, feeding tubes, and tracheostomies. Resident #71 Record
review of Resident #71's admission record dated 08/21/2025 indicated he was admitted to the facility on
[DATE] with diagnosis of diabetes. He was [AGE] years of age. Record review of Resident #11's care plan
dated 05/27/2025 revealed The resident has Diabetes Mellitus - Diabetes medication as ordered by doctor.
Monitor/document for side effects and effectiveness. During an observation and interview on 08/21/2025 at
11:24 AM revealed LVN B performed a blood sugar check for Resident #71 using a glucometer. After the
LVN had performed the blood sugar check he returned to his cart and cleaned the glucometer with an
alcohol prep pad.
Residents Affected - Some
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
676179
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/21/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Midland Medical Lodge
3000 Mockingbird LN
Midland, TX 79705
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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 0880
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
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The LVN was asked if he normally sanitized the glucometer with an alcohol pad and he replied yes. LVN B
said as far as he knew that was an appropriate way to sanitize the glucometer. The LVN was in the process
of entering another resident's room to perform a blood sugar check with the same glucometer he had just
used on Resident #71 when the surveyor intervened and asked the LVN to stop. LVN B looked in his
medication cart and found some germicidal bleach wipes and proceeded to sanitize the glucometer before
proceeding to perform another blood sugar check. (A glucometer is a device used to test a person's sugar
level by applying a drop of blood unto a test strip that is inserted in the glucometer). During an interview on
08/21/2025 at 5:05 PM the DON said the nurses were expected to use a germicidal wipe to sanitize the
glucometers in between resident's blood sugar checks. The DON was made aware of a nurse using an
alcohol pad to sanitize the glucometer. The DON said she believed the alcohol pad was an appropriate way
to sanitize the glucometer. The DON said she was not sure what their policy indicated but that she would
look. Record review of the facility's undated policy and titled Glucometer policy indicated in part: It is the
policy of our facilities that the glucometer be cleaned after each use. This procedure will ensure that any
area of the glucometer that could possibly come in contact with blood will be cleaned properly to avoid any
possible chance of cross-contamination. Each glucometer will be cleaned with an alcohol-free cleaning
product that is a germicidal, viricidal and anti-bacterial agent. After each use the glucometer is to be c
leaned with an approved alcohol-free cleaning product. Sani-cloth is used in our facilities as the cleaning
product of choice for our glucometers. Record review of the CDC's website on 08/21/2025, the website
indicated in part: Do not share blood glucose meters. If you must share them in a healthcare or congregate
setting, select a device designed for use in professional settings, not an over-the-counter device. Clean and
disinfect blood glucose meters after every use, per the manufacturer's instructions. These
recommendations apply in: Long-term care settings (e.g., nursing homes and assisted living facilities).
https://www.cdc.gov/injection-safety/hcp/infection-control/index.html. Record review of the glucometer's
manufacturers recommendation indicated in part: Your EvenCare G2 Meter and lancing device are
validated to withstand a cleaning and disinfection cycle of ten times per day for an average period of three
years. The following products are validated for disinfecting the EvenCare G2 meter and lancing device.
Hospital Cleaner Disinfectant Towels with Bleach, Medline Micro-Kill + Disinfecting, Deodorizing, Cleaning
Wipes with Alcohol, Clorox Healthcare Bleach Germicidal and Disinfectant Wipes, Medline Micro-Kill
Bleach Germicidal Bleach Wipes.
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