F 0584
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited
to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure residents had the right to a safe, clean,
comfortable and homelike environment, which included but not limited to receiving treatments and supports
for daily living safely for 1 of 26 residents that reside on Hall 100 reviewed for environment.
The facility failed to ensure the hallway carpet on Hall 100 was not frayed.
This deficient practice could place residents at risk for a diminished quality of life and a diminished clean
and homelike environment.
The findings were:
Record review of Resident #7's, undated, face sheet reflected an [AGE] year-old female who was admitted
to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included: Symbolic Dysfunctions and Heart Disease.
Record review of Resident #7's Care Plan, dated 03/13/23, revealed Problem onset: Risk for Falls.
Approaches: Assist me with one staff member for all ambulation.
Observation on 09/27/23 at 11:30 AM at the entrance of Hall 100 revealed a tear in the carpet measuring
141/2 long, pieces of the carpet were unraveling which caused the carpet to lift from the ground.
Interview on 09/27/23 at 11:00 AM with Resident #7's family member revealed on an unknown date and
time, the family member was transporting Resident #7 back to her room when the family members shoe
snagged part of the unraveled carpet at the beginning of Hall 100. The Family Member stated it caught my
shoe and I almost fell. I had to put my hand on the wall to brace myself. If it was a resident, they would have
fallen.
Interview on 09/28/23 at 10:27 AM with Regional Director of Physician Plant revealed it's been that way
about 4 months, 09/7 we came out on a visit and noticed it and bought it to their (cooperate) attention. He
stated that the facility placed a bid for new flooring, but it had not been approved as of 09/28/23. He stated
the risk was someone could fall.
No relevant policy was provided during the duration of the visit on 09/27/23 and 09/28/23.
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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COMPLETED
10/11/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Decatur Medical Lodge
701 W Bennett Rd
Decatur, TX 76234
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0607
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review the facility failed to implement the facility's own written abuse and neglect
prevention policy and procedure for one (Resident #1) of eight residents reviewed for abuse and neglect
reporting.
Residents Affected - Few
The Administrator failed to report an incident which occurred when Driver C was driving Resident #1 to an
appointment without her seatbelt on, and the resident fell, bumping her head (no injury) and sustaining a
skin tear to her forearm.
This failure could place residents at risk of being abused or neglected and lack of oversight by a state
agency.
Findings included:
Review of the facility policy for Abuse Investigation and Reporting, dated 10/15/22, reflected the following:
Policy Statement
All reports of resident abuse, neglect, exploitation, misappropriation of resident property, mistreatment
and/or
injuries of unknown source ('abuse') shall be promptly reported to local, state and federal agencies and
thoroughly investigated by facility management ( .) Policy Interpretation and Implementation: Role of the
Administrator: 1. If an incident or suspected incident of resident abuse, mistreatment, exploitation, neglect
or injury of unknown source is reported, under the direct supervision of the Administrator will assign the
investigation to an appropriate individual ( .) Reporting 1. All alleged violations involving abuse, neglect,
exploitation, or mistreatment, including injuries of an unknown source and misappropriation of property will
be reported by the facility Administrator, or his/her designee, to the following persons or agencies; a. The
State licensing/certification agency responsible for surveying/licensing the facility; ( .) 2. An alleged violation
of abuse, neglect, exploitation or mistreatment (including injuries of unknown source and misappropriation
of resident property) will be reported immediately, but not later than: a. Two (2) hours if the alleged violation
involves abuse OR has resulted in serious bodily injury; or b. Twenty-four (24) hours if the alleged violation
does not involve abuse AND has not resulted in serious bodily injury.
Review of Resident #1's face sheet reflected a [AGE] year-old female who was admitted to the facility on
[DATE], with diagnoses which included altered mental status, kidney cancer, and dialysis. Resident #1 was
noted to be her own responsible party.
Review of Resident #1's Quarterly MDS assessment, dated 09/12/23, reflected Resident #1 had adequate
hearing, and was able to understand others, and be understood. She had a BIMs score of 12, which
indicated moderate cognitive impairment. Resident #1 required limited assistance of one person for bed
mobility and walking in the corridor with her walker. Resident #1 was able to move herself around in her
wheelchair in the facility but required extensive assistance from one person when leaving the facility.
Review of Resident #1's incident report, dated 08/28/23, for a witnessed fall reflected Resident #1 had
fallen in the facility van during transportation. The document reflected the resident said she
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
676209
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/11/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Decatur Medical Lodge
701 W Bennett Rd
Decatur, TX 76234
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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 0607
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
hit her head, and the resident had a skin tear on her left forearm from the fall, which was treated by a nurse
in the facility. Resident #1 was administered pain medication for a slight headache. Her neuro-checks during
her initial assessment for this incident, and the following 24 hours reflected no concerns.
An interview on 09/27/2023 at 2:12 PM with Driver C revealed she was driving when Resident #1 fell in the
facility's big van. She said a truck flew in front of them and she tapped the brakes, and Resident #1
scooted, and Resident #1 got hurt. She said Resident #1 was not wearing a seatbelt, because she had not
been trained to put it on her. She said she was written up for the incident and had not been allowed to drive
again.
An interview on 09/28/23 at 1:04 PM with the DON revealed Resident #1 had fallen in the van when Driver
C was driving her to an appointment. She said she believed it was a self-report, and it should have been
one. She said the incident had not yet been investigated by the state survey agency, and she had expected
it sooner.
An interview on 09/28/23 at 4:40 PM with Resident #1 revealed she had not been wearing any part of the
seatbelt when she fell, and only the chair had been fastened into the van.
An interview on 09/28/23 at 3:18 PM with the Administrator revealed Resident #1 fell in the facility van on
08/28/23 and had a pretty good skin tear on her arm, U-shaped, and it was reported to him that she
bumped her head during the fall. He said he did not report the incident to HHSC, because at the time he
was looking at it like they would look at a fall with a skin tear, and that would not be reportable.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
676209
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/11/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Decatur Medical Lodge
701 W Bennett Rd
Decatur, TX 76234
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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 0609
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper
authorities.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure that all alleged violations involving
abuse, neglect, exploitation or mistreatment, including injuries of unknown source and misappropriation of
resident property, are reported immediately, but not later than 2 hours after the allegation is made, if the
events that cause the allegation involve abuse or result in serious bodily injury for one (Resident #1) of
eight residents reviewed for abuse and neglect reporting.
The Administrator failed to report an incident which occurred when Driver C was driving Resident #1 to an
appointment without her seatbelt on, and the resident fell, bumping her head (no injury) and sustaining a
skin tear to her forearm.
This failure could place residents at risk of being abused or neglected and lack of oversight by a state
agency.
Findings included:
Review of the facility policy for Abuse Investigation and Reporting, dated 10/15/22, reflected the following:
Policy Statement All reports of resident abuse, neglect, exploitation, misappropriation of resident property,
mistreatment and/or injuries of unknown source ('abuse') shall be promptly reported to local, state and
federal agencies and thoroughly investigated by facility management ( .) Policy Interpretation and
Implementation: Role of the Administrator: 1. If an incident or suspected incident of resident abuse,
mistreatment, exploitation, neglect or injury of unknown source is reported, under the direct supervision of
the Administrator will assign the investigation to an appropriate individual ( .) Reporting 1. All alleged
violations involving abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment, including injuries of an unknown source
and misappropriation of property will be reported by the facility Administrator, or his/her designee, to the
following persons or agencies; a. The State licensing/certification agency responsible for
surveying/licensing the facility; ( .) 2. An alleged violation of abuse, neglect, exploitation or mistreatment
(including injuries of unknown source and misappropriation of resident property) will be reported
immediately, but not later than: a. Two (2) hours if the alleged violation involves abuse OR has resulted in
serious bodily injury; or b. Twenty-four (24) hours if the alleged violation does not involve abuse AND has
not resulted in serious bodily injury.
Review of Resident #1's face sheet reflected a [AGE] year-old female who was admitted to the facility on
[DATE], with diagnoses which included altered mental status, kidney cancer, and dialysis. Resident #1 was
noted to be her own responsible party.
Review of Resident #1's Quarterly MDS assessment, dated 09/12/23, reflected Resident #1 had adequate
hearing, and was able to understand others, and be understood. She had a BIMs score of 12, which
indicated moderate cognitive impairment. Resident #1 required limited assistance of one person for bed
mobility and walking in the corridor with her walker. Resident #1 was able to move herself around in her
wheelchair in the facility but required extensive assistance from one person when leaving the facility.
Review of Resident #1's incident report, dated 08/28/23, for a witnessed fall reflected Resident #1 had
fallen in the facility van during transportation. The document reflected the resident said she
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
676209
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/11/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Decatur Medical Lodge
701 W Bennett Rd
Decatur, TX 76234
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 0609
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
hit her head, and the resident had a skin tear on her left forearm from the fall, which was treated by a nurse
in the facility. Resident #1 was administered pain medication for a slight headache. Her neuro-checks during
her initial assessment for this incident, and the following 24 hours reflected no concerns.
An interview on 09/27/2023 at 2:12 PM with Driver C revealed she was driving when Resident #1 fell in the
facility's big van. She said a truck flew in front of them and she tapped the brakes, and Resident #1
scooted, and Resident #1 got hurt. She said Resident #1 was not wearing a seatbelt, because she had not
been trained to put it on her. She said she was written up for the incident and had not been allowed to drive
again.
An interview on 09/28/23 at 1:04 PM with the DON revealed Resident #1 had fallen in the van when Driver
C was driving her to an appointment. She said she believed it was a self-report, and it should have been
one. She said the incident had not yet been investigated by the state survey agency, and she had expected
it sooner.
An interview on 09/28/23 at 4:40 PM with Resident #1 revealed she had not been wearing any part of the
seatbelt when she fell, and only the chair had been fastened into the van.
An interview on 09/28/23 at 3:18 PM with the Administrator revealed Resident #1 fell in the facility van on
08/28/23 and had a pretty good skin tear on her arm, U-shaped, and it was reported to him that she
bumped her head during the fall. He said he did not report the incident to HHSC, because at the time he
was looking at it like they would look at a fall with a skin tear, and that would not be reportable.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
676209
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/11/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Decatur Medical Lodge
701 W Bennett Rd
Decatur, TX 76234
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 - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
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 the resident environment was free of
accident and hazards as was possible for one resident (Resident #1) of three residents reviewed for
accidents and hazards.
Driver C failed to follow proper safety measures in securing Resident #1 in the van while driving the
resident.
An Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) was determined to have existed from [DATE] through [DATE]. The IJ was
removed on [DATE] because the facility implemented actions that corrected the non-compliance prior to the
beginning of the survey.
This failure placed residents at risk of severe injury or death.
Findings include:
Record review of Resident #1's face sheet reflected a [AGE] year-old female who was admitted to the
facility on [DATE]. Resident #1 had diagnoses which included altered mental status, kidney cancer, and
dialysis. Resident #1 was noted to be her own responsible party.
Review of Resident #1's Quarterly MDS assessment, dated [DATE], reflected Resident #1 had adequate
hearing, and was able to understand others, and be understood. She had a BIMs score of 12, which
indicated moderate cognitive impairment. Resident #1 required limited assistance of one person for bed
mobility and walking in the corridor with her walker. Resident #1 was able to move herself around in her
wheelchair in the facility but required extensive assistance from one person when leaving the facility.
Review of Resident #1's incident report, dated [DATE], for a witnessed fall reflected Resident #1 had fallen
in the facility van during transportation. The document reflected the resident said she hit her head, and the
resident had a skin tear on her left forearm from the fall, which was treated by a nurse in the facility.
Resident #1 was administered pain medication for a slight headache. Her neuro-checks during her initial
assessment for this incident, and the following 24 hours reflected no concerns.
An interview and observation on [DATE] at 11:18 AM of Driver A revealed he was securing a resident in his
wheelchair in the facility van for transportation to a lunch activity. Driver A said he was a temporary driver,
and had been trained by watching some videos, and having one of the drivers (Staffing Coordinator), who
was present at the time of this interview, showed him how to do everything and was overseeing him. He
was observed to fasten the resident's chair in firmly, and to place the lap and shoulder safety belts on
Resident #2.
An interview and observation on [DATE] at 1:56 PM with Resident #1 revealed she was self-propelling her
wheelchair in the common area, near the nurse's station. She had numerous small skin tears visible on her
forearms, and she said she got them all the time from bumping into things, and from falling. Resident #1
stated the staff just cleaned them up for her. She said she was in a car accident and had gotten a wound on
her arm (slightly visible but healed) but she was okay now. She said the
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
676209
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/11/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Decatur Medical Lodge
701 W Bennett Rd
Decatur, TX 76234
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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 0689
accident was in the facility van, with their Driver C.
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
An interview on [DATE] at 1:41 PM with Driver E revealed Resident #1 had fallen while in the facility van,
but it was before she started driving, about a month ago. She said she was only the driver occasionally and
was usually a CNA and worked on the floor. She said she did not know all of the circumstances of the fall,
but she felt she had adequate training to transport residents safely.
Residents Affected - Few
An interview on [DATE] at 1:04 PM with the DON revealed Resident #1 had fallen in the van when Driver C
was driving her to an appointment. She said she believed it was a self-report, and it should have been one.
She said Driver C was straightforward about what happened on the drive, but there was some controversy
about what took place leading up to incident, but that was not her area. She said she was called out of a
training when Driver C called. Driver C was crying and distraught because a car had cut her off and she
had to brake abruptly, which caused Resident #1 to fall from her wheelchair. She said Driver C did not know
whether to take Resident #1 to her appointment or bring her back, and they told her to bring the resident
back to the facility. The DON said when they arrived at the facility, she was waiting for them, and assessed
Resident #1, who had a very gnarly skin tear on her arm. The DON said she personally cleaned up and
reapproximated the skin tear, which took her almost an hour. She said there was no actual vehicle accident
to call the police or EMS for, and Resident #1 was okay, except for the skin tear. She said though she was
not there, and did now know what happened, she was told Resident #1 was not wearing her seatbelt during
the drive. The DON said Driver C was no longer a driver, but still worked at the facility. She said the incident
had not yet been investigated by the state, and she had expected it sooner than this.
An interview on [DATE] at 1:44 PM with Driver D revealed she heard about Resident #1's fall in the facility
van. She said she drove the van before this incident but wanted to return to working on the floor as a CNA.
She said during the time she drove; Driver C was a backup driver. She said after the incident the
Administrator asked her if Driver C had been trained, and she said she had watched both of the required
videos (videos demonstrating the restraint systems on both vans). Driver D said she and the Maintenance
Director also showed Driver C how to do the restraint systems in the vans. She said she heard Resident #1
was not wearing her seatbelt and fell when the driver braked. She said when she drove Resident #1, the
resident had never taken off her own seatbelt, and always fell asleep as soon as they started moving. She
said she felt her training was good, and besides the two videos, the Maintenance Director demonstrated
everything and went with her on drives before she ever drove by herself.
An interview on [DATE] at 2:12 PM with Driver C revealed she was driving when Resident #1 fell in the
facility's big van and was the van driver for a month or two. She said a truck flew in front of them and she
tapped on the brakes, and Resident #1 scooted. She said nobody ever showed her where the doctors'
offices were, or anything, and she was having to figure it out for herself. She said she received some
training from Driver D, but she was never shown the seat belts and shoulder belts, only the restraints for the
wheelchair itself. She said Driver D took her out to the small van and showed her the wheelchair restraints
with her hands and there was no wheelchair involved in the demonstration and the shoulder straps were
never brought up. She said she got no training, and nobody rode with her, and because of it, Resident #1
got hurt. Driver C was crying during the interview, and said she did not put the seatbelt on the resident
because she was not trained to, and she did not know why she did not think of it, because she knew
everyone in a car was required to wear a seatbelt, but she only was told about the chair being locked in.
She said she felt cheated out of being able to do the transportation position because she did not get the
right training, and she was told she would be able to drive again, but nobody had talked to her about it
since. She said there was never any
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
676209
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/11/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Decatur Medical Lodge
701 W Bennett Rd
Decatur, TX 76234
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 - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
sort of competency checklist, and she was written up. She said she was wearing her own seatbelt, and she
never told anyone she did not feel like she had enough training to do the job safely. She said she asked
Driver D to show her the shoulder belt once, because she still had not seen the videos, and Driver D
showed her in a fast-paced way, and she tried to watch her, but could not remember what she showed her.
An interview on [DATE] at 3:18 PM with the Administrator revealed Resident #1 fell in the facility van on
[DATE], around 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM. He said when the resident was back in the building, she was very
calm, and said she felt it was not Driver C's fault. She had a pretty good skin tear on her arm, U-shaped,
and it was reported she bumped her head during the fall. The DON and another nurse assessed her, and
the DON treated the skin tear. Her head, and her vitals and neuro-signs were fine. Driver C was a mess,
freaking out, with anxiety through the roof. Driver C said another driver had cut them off, and she had not
strapped Resident #1 completely, missing the shoulder belt, or maybe the whole thing (lap and shoulder),
but he could not remember for sure. He re-walked Driver C through the strapping for the restraint system
and had her watch the videos again. He did not know if the resident fell completely or not, but the
wheelchair was near the driver's seat, and she might have hit it. Driver C was trained multiple times, by
Driver D, and by the Maintenance Director (who was on extended leave with an injury) and watched both of
the videos. He said the training consisted of showing her the restraint systems in both vans, which included
the restraints for locking the wheelchair to the floor, and how the straps went on the chair and on the
person. He said Driver D showed her and he saw the Maintenance Director show her on another occasion.
He did not know if either of them rode with her or watched her put a wheelchair in the van. He said before
this incident happened, the Maintenance Director and Driver D attended a training by the company that
made the restraint systems for both of the vans. When he investigated the incident Driver D told him, Driver
C would routinely call on her for instruction on how to do things, she had already shown her. He said he
only had documentation of the training Driver C got on [DATE], after the incident, they did not have
documentation of the training done before it. He said Driver C was primarily a backup driver until Driver D
wanted to return to her CNA duties, and the schedule they had only showed the appointments, but not
which driver drove to them. He said he did not personally go on a ride-along, but he did with all the other
drivers and that Driver C was upset she did not get that. He said Driver C was a very conscientious CNA, in
part because of her anxiety, but they had postponed talking with her about the driving position, because her
anxiety might have made her not a good candidate for it. He said he did not report it to HHSC, because at
the time he was looking at it like they would look at a fall with a skin tear, and that would not be reportable.
An interview on [DATE] at 4:14 PM with Driver D revealed the Maintenance Director had trained both her
and Driver C on the small van at the same time, the floor restraints, the lap and shoulder belt, verbally and
physically. She said he was also present when she trained Driver C on the large van, the same way. She
said there was an empty wheelchair in the van, and she showed her how to use the system on it. She said
there was no checklist for the training, but she went through it, and when she asked Driver C if she
understood, she said she did, and it seemed pretty simple.
An interview on [DATE] at 4:40 PM with Resident #1 revealed she had not been wearing any part of the
seatbelt when she fell, and only the chair had been fastened into the van. She also expressed an opinion
Driver C was not trained to use the belts, or she would have done so, because she was very protective of
the people at the facility.
An interview on [DATE] at 4:44 PM with the Staffing Coordinator revealed she had the training video for the
restraint system on the large facility van (the van the incident occurred in) on her
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Event ID:
Facility ID:
676209
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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
676209
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/11/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Decatur Medical Lodge
701 W Bennett Rd
Decatur, TX 76234
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 - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
computer. She said it was one of the two videos everyone who drove the vans were required to watch
before they drove. The video viewed during the interview reflected a clear demonstration of how to attach
the restraints to the floor and the wheelchair, and how to attach the lap and shoulder belts to the restraint
system and place them on the resident.
Review of an employee corrective action form, dated [DATE], reflected Driver C was written up for not
securing a resident seat belt on a trip. The document reflected one-on-one counsel with the Administrator
on safety protocols, and in servicing with the videos. It was noted on the document though the write-up
occurred on [DATE].
Review of documents dated [DATE] reflected Documentation of training for Driver C, and included a
Transportation Van Driver Safety and Prerequisites Checklist signed on [DATE] by Driver C, indicating she
watched two videos and was instructed on the safe loading and restraint of the residents and their
wheelchairs in the van, and performed a return demonstration.
Review of an in-service form dated [DATE] reflected in-service training by the Administrator with HR
detailing HR's responsibility for ensuring the appropriate videos were viewed by new drivers and
documentation was placed in their file. It also stated HR would create a checklist for driver training, which
would receive final approval from the Administrator.
Review of an In-service form dated [DATE] reflected Driver C received driver safety training by the
Administrator, and viewed the videos.
Review of the facility policy Standards of Care Policy and Procedures for Transporting Residents, revised
04/23, reflected Personnel accompanying residents must be thoroughly trained in routine and emergency
procedures to ensure that every aspect of the transportation process is safety oriented. All employees who
drive a company owned van or bus will adhere to these standards and requirements at all times. The
following policies and procedures will be followed before, during and after transporting residents in the
company-owned bus or van . Loading of Residents . 6. Once all residents have been assisted onto the
vehicle, each resident should be fastened into the appropriate safety restraint. This includes seatbelts,
shoulder straps or a combination of both. Regarding the residents' rights to refuse restraints does not apply
in any moving vehicle. Residents must agree to the use of seatbelts and/or shoulder harnesses or
transportation will be refused. Most residents feel more secure with a seatbelt and refusals are seldom a
problem . 8. After all residents have been seated on the vehicle, and before the vehicle is moved, the staff
member should do a walk-thru to ensure that they are properly secured in seatbelts, shoulder harnesses or
other restraining devices The policy included a checklist page, which included signature lines for the staff
member and a facility representative: Transportation Aide Acknowledgement: I acknowledge that I have
received orientation and training on the use and operation of the facility's bus or van in which I will operate
in a safe manner while transporting any resident of this facility to and from this facility for the purpose of any
medical appointment or social function or for any other reason as designated by management. I have
received copies of the following documents and have read these documents and fully understand their
contents and the duties which I must perform:
_The Priority Management Driving and Transport Safety Standards.
_The Standards of Care Policy and Procedures for Transporting Residents.
_The Vehicle Use Acknowledgement Form.
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Event ID:
Facility ID:
676209
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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
676209
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/11/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Decatur Medical Lodge
701 W Bennett Rd
Decatur, TX 76234
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
_The Verification of Wheelchair Lift Competency and Proficiency
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
(if applicable)
Residents Affected - Few
_The Required Items to Be Kept or Maintained on All Company-
_The Daily Vehicle Visual Safety Inspection Log
Owned Buses or Vans
_The Transportation Aide Job Description
_The Verification of Training in Cardio- Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Event ID:
Facility ID:
676209
If continuation sheet
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Printed: 05/15/2026
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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
676209
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/11/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Decatur Medical Lodge
701 W Bennett Rd
Decatur, TX 76234
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 0809
Level of Harm - Potential for
minimal harm
Residents Affected - Many
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and
requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to
eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure each resident received and the facility
provided at least three meals daily, at regular times comparable to normal mealtimes in the community or in
accordance with resident needs, preferences, requests and plan of care for one meal (Lunch on 09/27/23)
observed for frequency of meals.
The facility failed to serve the 09/27/23 lunch meal on time at the scheduled time.
This failure could place residents at risk for decreased meal satisfaction, decreased intake, loss of appetite,
side effects from medication given without food, and diminished quality of life.
The findings include:
Record review of Resident #5's, undated, face sheet reflected a [AGE] year-old female who was admitted to
the facility on [DATE]. Resident #5 had diagnoses which included: Aphasia following Cerebral Infarction and
Chronic Viral Hepatitis C.
Record review of Resident #5's Care Plan, dated 07/26/23, revealed Problem/Need: Nutritional Risk; Goal
and Target: Will maintain nutritional status as evidenced by weight remaining stable; Approaches; monitor
intake q meal, notify RN regarding problems, complaints or request, supervise dining and encourage to eat.
Record review of Resident #6's, undated, face sheet reflected a [AGE] year-old male who was admitted to
the facility on [DATE]. Resident #6 had diagnoses which included: Unspecified Dementia and Heartburn.
Record Review of Resident #6's Care Plan dated 06/21/2023 reflected Problem/need; Nutritional Altered;
Goal and Target; will maintain nutritional status as evidenced by weight remaining stable. Approaches:
Supervise dining and encourage to eat.
Record Review of Resident #8's, undated, face sheet reflected an [AGE] year-old female who was admitted
to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #8 had diagnoses which included: Polyneuropathies.
Observation on 09/27/23 at 12:09 PM revealed meal times posted in the dining room reflected: Breakfast
7:00 AM-8:15 AM; Lunch 11:30 AM-12:45 PM; and Dinner 5:00 PM-6:15 PM
Observation on 09/27/23 at 1:18 PM revealed lunch trays delivered to residents on hall 400.
Interview on 09/27/23 at 1:15 PM with Resident #6 revealed the resident was in his room(Hall 400) sitting in
front of his bedside table. Resident stated lunch is over an hour and a half late.
Interview on 09/27/23 at 1:17 PM with Resident #5 revealed the resident was in her room (Hall 400) sitting
in front of her bedside table. Resident stated she is wanting for lunch.
Interview on 09/27/23 at 3:00 PM with Resident #8 revealed, Dining room is no on an exact schedule,
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
676209
If continuation sheet
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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
676209
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/11/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Decatur Medical Lodge
701 W Bennett Rd
Decatur, TX 76234
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 0809
Level of Harm - Potential for
minimal harm
Residents Affected - Many
Dinner is served whenever they bring it. She stated, I would like my meals on time. She stated that on
unknown date dinner was not served until 7:00 pm and that was close to her bedtime. She stated, We don't
know when we are going to eat.
Interview on 09/28/23 at 10:06 AM with the Dietary Manager revealed the dietary team was not fully
staffed. She stated she worked all meals with limited support staff. She stated they needed four people, but
they currently had 3. She stated the facility had trouble hiring and retaining dining staff because of wages.
She stated, If I am not here to babysit then it will not get out on time.
Record review of cy Frequency of Meals, revised July 2017. revealed each resident shall receive at least
three (3) meals daily, at times comparable to typical mealtimes in the community, or in accordance with
resident needs, preferences, requests and the plan of care.
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Facility ID:
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