Skip to main content

Inspection visit

Inspection

DECATUR MEDICAL LODGECMS #6762091 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 0695 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. 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 a resident who needs respiratory care were provided such care, consistent with professional standards of practice, the comprehensive person-centered care plan, the residents' goals, and preferences for 1 (Resident #1) of 4 residents reviewed for quality of care. Residents Affected - Few The facility failed to ensure Resident #1's oxygen tubing was dated. This failure placed the residents at risk for infections and respiratory related complications. The findings were: Record Review of Resident #1 admission record reflected; [AGE] year-old-female with an initial admission date of 08/07/2023 and a preliminary diagnosis of: CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE, UNSPECIFIED Record Review of Resident #1's MDS Optional State assessment dated [DATE] reflected; Resident #1 had a BIMS score of 07 (Severe cognitive impairment). Record Review of Resident #1's Care Plan reflected; Focus: The resident has oxygen therapy r/t Chronic Respiratory illness; Intervention: OXYGEN SETTINGS: O2 via (nasal prongs/mask) Record Review of Resident #1's Order Summary reflected active orders dated 05/10/2024 reflected Oxygen: May have oxygen at (2-4) LPM related to COPD every 24 hours as needed. Oxygen: May have oxygen at 2-4 LPM] Liters per via NASAL CANNULA; MAY REMOVE FOR ADLS; KEEP HOB ELEVATED FOR SOB WHILE LAYING FLAT every 6 hours for SOB Record Review of Resident #1's Care Plan reflected; Focus: The resident had oxygen therapy r/t Chronic Respiratory illness; Intervention: OXYGEN SETTINGS: O2 via (nasal prongs/mask) Record Review of Resident #1's MDS Optional State assessment dated [DATE] reflected; Resident #1 had a BIMS score of 07 (Severe cognitive impairment). Section I- Active Diagnoses- Pulmonary; Asthma, COPD, or Chronic Lung Disease (e.g. chronic bronchitis and restrictive lung diseases such as asbestosis). Section J- Health Conditions- Shortness of breath or trouble breathing when lying flat. Section O- Special Treatments, Procedures, and Programs; Oxygen therapy, performed while a resident of this facility. Record Review of Resident Priority Program check list , undated, reflected: Equipment: 24 Oxygen: (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 2 Event ID: 676209 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 05/10/2024 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 0695 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few If resident uses oxygen, was the bag dated and initialed no greater than one week . Portable oxygen full. Oxygen tubing not on floor, labeled and dated. Observation on 05/10/2024 at 11:48 AM revealed Resident # 1 was lying in her bed, on her back, with the head of her bed slightly raised. Resident #1 was awake wearing a nasal cannula tube that extended and connected to oxygen concentrator next to her bed. Observation revealed that the oxygen tube was not dated. Interview with ADON A on 05/10/2024 at 2:41 PM revealed she did observe that the oxygen tubing for Resident #1 was not dated. She stated that every Sunday, the night nurse had the task of changing and dating oxygen tubing, mask, and humidifier. She stated there was a room round sheet that was used to check and see if the task was completed. The risk of not dating the tubing was infection control. The risk of bacteria in the tubing. Interview with ADON B on 05/10/2024 at 2:58 PM revealed the Sunday night nurse had the task of making sure that the oxygen tubing was dated. This task was completed weekly and checked off in the electronic medical record. She stated that there was a room round sheet completed by the ADON to make sure the task was completed. The risk of not labeling and dating oxygen tubing for the resident was the resident could be exposed to bacteria and cause pneumonia. Review of policy Oxygen Administration dated October, 2010 reflected; Documentation, after completing the oxygen setup or adjustment, the following information should be recorded in the resident's medical record: 1. The date and time that the procedure was performed. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 676209 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

Reading this as a family member? Your long-term care ombudsman is a free advocate for residents and families.

Back to top

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.

  • 0695GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F695 - Respiratory care, including tracheostomy care and tracheal suctioning

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the May 10, 2024 survey of DECATUR MEDICAL LODGE?

This was a inspection survey of DECATUR MEDICAL LODGE on May 10, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at DECATUR MEDICAL LODGE on May 10, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed."

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.

SourceView on CMS Care Compare

Share this reportEmail

Next steps

Concerned about a resident’s care?Find your local ombudsman through the Eldercare Locatoror file a complaint with your state survey agency.

Researching this visit professionally?Book a 15-minute calland we will walk through what we have on file.

Data from CMS Care Compare public records. Dataset last refreshed . If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.