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Inspection visit

Health inspection

Providence Park Rehabilitation and Skilled NursingCMS #6761841 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0812 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Many Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to store and prepare food in accordance with established food preparation practices and safety techniques for one of one kitchen reviewed for dietary services. One beverage dispenser nozzle, one can opener blade, and one ice cream scoop were dirty with different color substances on them. One ice scoop was stored directly on top of ice machine equipment, personal cell phones and drinks were not stored in designated area separate from food preparation area, and disposable towel dispensers at two hand sinks were not functioning. These failures could place residents at risk for foodborne illness. Findings included: During an interview with the Administrator and Director of Nursing on 08/17/2023 at 10:30 AM, the Administrator said the DM was responsible for dietary concerns and that they were not aware of any water safety concerns such as potential mold in the water. During an interview on 08/17/2023 at 10:37 a.m., the Ombudsman said she was aware of a resident representative that had concerns regarding water safety and felt like there was something wrong with the water being provided at the facility and residents had reported dietary related concerns during her last visit at the facility. During an interview on 08/17/2023 at 11:47 a.m., CNA A said Resident #1 had reported that she did not like the water provided by the facility and that it tasted funny. During an observation and interview on 08/17/2023 at 12:28 PM, personal cell phones and drinks were stored above the food preparation area. The DM said there was a designated area for storage of personal items in the break room area and that it was important for staff to store their belongings there to keep it separate from food preparation. Paper towels at two hand sinks were not dispensing and the DM said it was important for the paper towel dispensers to work to ensure that staff are drying their hands properly. One can opener at the food preparation table was dirty with black, brown substance on the blade. The DM said the person responsible for washing the dishes was responsible for cleaning the can opener. The beverage dispenser nozzle for juice and water was dirty with black, grey, and pink moldlike substance on the outside and inside of the nozzle. One ice scoop container on the wall was dirty with pink and brown moldlike substance on the bottom of the container. One ice scoop was stored directly on top of the ice machine equipment. The DM said all staff were responsible for cleaning the nozzles and food contact surfaces every night by running nozzles and utensils through (continued on next page) 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) Previous Versions Obsolete Facility ID: If continuation sheet Page 1 of 4 Event ID: 676184 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 676184 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/18/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Providence Park Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing 5505 New Copeland Rd Tyler, TX 75703 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 0812 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Many the dishwasher and soaking the dispensers overnight in sanitizer solution. She said that cleaning is documented on checklists that dietary staff are responsible for completing daily. The DM said she did not know why it had not been cleaned the night before and that the beverage dispenser was the only source of juice and water for all resident meal trays. The DM said it was important to keep food contact surfaces clean to prevent cross contamination and all residents from getting sick. The DM said there were several new hires for dietary and planned for all the new staff to obtain their food handler certifications by Monday, 8/21/2023. The nozzle was observed to be removed from the beverage machine and cleaned and the can opener was cleaned and sanitized in the dishwasher. The DM said she would provide re-education on cleaning and storage and instruct an aide to fix the paper towel dispensers as soon as possible. The DM said she would have to look for the manufacturer's instructions for the beverage machine and did not know when it was last serviced by the owning company. During an interview on 08/17/2023 at 3:02 PM, RP A said Resident #1 complained of the water and juice tasting funny and she was concerned that the water may be contaminated and contributing to the urinary tract infections for Resident #1. RP A said a physician informed her Resident #'1's urinary tract infections could be due to contaminated water and he was concerned that there was mold in the water. During an interview on 08/18/2023 at 11:06 a.m., LVN A said she was aware Resident #1 complained about the water. She said there were no additional residents that had concerns related to the water provided at the facility and that Resident #1 would have food and drink brought in by food delivery services or family. LVN A said Resident #1 was from a different state and attributed the concern to the water being from a different source than where she was originally from and did not notify administration/ management staff or file a grievance on the concern. During an interview on 08/18/3023 at 1:52 p.m., the DM said she is ensuring the beverage handle and nozzles are being kept clean by referring to the checklist for cleaning list and that she had conducted in-service on cleaning and sanitizing. During an interview on 08/18/2023 at 3:10 p.m., Dietary Aide A said he had been employed at the facility for 2 months. Dietary Aide A said he was responsible for cleaning the beverage nozzles and other food contact surfaces and that the Dietary Manager also assisted when needed. Dietary Aide A said all staff were responsible for cleaning and sanitizing food contact surfaces on a daily basis on the evening shift and that he did not know why the nozzles had not been cleaned and sanitized. Dietary Aide A said staff complete checklists to record areas they have cleaned. He said that he had not received training or re-education on 8/17/2023 or on 08/18/2023 and that the last in-service he attended was on 08/01/2023. During an interview and record review on 08/18/2023 at 3:28 p.m., there was one dietary in-service, dated 8/1/2023, including a topic of cleaning and sanitizing. Checklists for cleaning, no date, revealed record of cleaning for a future date. The DM said the checklists provided had no date and were from the current week and 8/19/2023, Saturday, was checked as completed by mistake. The DM said she did not provide a documented in-service on 08/17/2023 and would be conducting checklist and cleaning re-education by the end of the day on 08/18/2023. Review of In-service, dated 8/1/2023, revealed training was provided on cleaning the ice machine, tea container, and coffee machine. Review of cleaning checklists on Friday, 08/18/2023, titled Aides, Cooks, and Dishwasher (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 676184 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 4 Printed: 05/15/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION 676184 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/18/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Providence Park Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing 5505 New Copeland Rd Tyler, TX 75703 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 0812 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Daily/Weekly Duties revealed a future date of Saturday was completed on the cleaning list and that staff were to initial and date - failure to do so will result in disciplinary actions. No initials or dates were recorded on cleaning duties completed and were recorded with a check mark. Review of Policy, titled Employee Infection Control, revised May 28, 2020, revealed the following: Residents Affected - Many Policy All local, state, and federal standards and regulations are followed to ensure a safe and sanitary Nutrition Services Department. Review of the FDA Food Code 2017, Chapter 4-602.11 Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils, revealed how utensils shall be cleaned and sanitized: (E) Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under [section] 4-603.11, surfaces of UTENSILS and EQUIPMENT contacting FOOD that is not TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD shall be cleaned: (1) At any time when contamination may have occurred; (2) At least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers and CONSUMER self-service UTENSILS such as tongs, scoops, or ladles; . (4) In EQUIPMENT such as ice bins and BEVERAGE dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of EQUIPMENT such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, BEVERAGE and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending EQUIPMENT: (a) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or (b) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Review of the FDA Food Code 2017, Chapter 6-403.11 Designated Areas, revealed how personal drinks and items shall be stored: (A) Areas designated for EMPLOYEES to eat, drink, and use tobacco shall be located so that FOOD, EQUIPMENT, LINENS, and SINGLE SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES are protected from contamination. (B) Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES can not occur. 6-403.11 Designated Areas. Because employees could introduce pathogens to food by hand-to-mouth-to-food contact and because street clothing and personal belongings carry contaminants, areas designated to accommodate employees' personal needs must be carefully located. Food, food equipment and utensils, clean linens, and single-service and single-use articles must not be in jeopardy of contamination from these areas. Review of the FDA Food Code 2017, Preface 1. FOODBRONE ILLNESS ESTIMATES, RISK FCTORS, AND (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 676184 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 4 Printed: 05/15/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION 676184 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/18/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Providence Park Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing 5505 New Copeland Rd Tyler, TX 75703 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 0812 INTERVENTIONS, revealed foodborne illness potential risk factors: Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Preface 1. Residents Affected - Many FOODBORNE ILLNESS ESTIMATES, RISK FACTORS, AND INTERVENTIONS Foodborne illness in the United States is a major cause of personal distress, preventable illness and death, and avoidable economic burden. .especially preschool age children, older adults in health care facilities, and those with impaired immune systems, foodborne illness is more serious and may be life threatening. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 676184 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 4

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Citations

1 citation recorded*CMS

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0812GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    F812 - Food safety requirements

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

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What happened during the August 18, 2023 survey of Providence Park Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing?

This was a inspection survey of Providence Park Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing on August 18, 2023. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at Providence Park Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing on August 18, 2023?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordanc..."

What type of survey was this?

This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.

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