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, interview, and record review the facility failed to establish and maintain an infection prevention
and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to help prevent
the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections for 2 of 2 residents (Resident
#1 and Resident #2) reviewed for enhanced barrier precautions and infection control practices with foley
catheter care.
Residents Affected - Some
1. The facility failed to ensure CNA B and the DON wore enhanced barrier precautions while performing
foley catheter care for Resident #1 on 10/23/2024.
2. The facility failed to ensure RN A and CNA C wore enhanced barrier precautions and performed hand
hygiene while performing foley catheter care for Resident #2 on 10/23/2024.
These failures could place residents and staff at risk for cross contamination and the spread of infection.
The findings included:
1. Record review of the face sheet, dated 10/23/24, reflected Resident #1 was a [AGE] year-old male who
admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a diagnosis of obstructive and reflux uropathy (when your urine can't
flow [either partially or completely] through your ureter, bladder, or urethra due to some type of obstruction
and instead flows backward, or refluxes, into your kidneys) and benign prostatic hyperplasia without lower
urinary tract symptoms (condition in which the flow of urine is blocked due to the enlargement of prostate
gland).
Record review of the admission MDS assessment, dated 08/06/2024, reflected Resident #1 had clear
speech and was understood by others. The MDS reflected Resident #1 was usually able to understand
others. The MDS reflected Resident #1 had a BIMS score of 10, which indicated moderately impaired
cognition. The MDS reflected Resident #1 had no behaviors or refusal of care. The MDS reflected Resident
#1 had an indwelling catheter.
Record review of the comprehensive care plan, revised 07/31/2024, reflected Resident #1 had an
indwelling foley catheter. The comprehensive care plan further reflected Resident #1 required the use of
enhanced barrier precautions. The interventions included: gloves and gown should be worn during .catheter
care .
During an observation on 10/23/2024 beginning at 2:51 PM, signage was observed on Resident #1's door
that stated EBP steps .perform hand hygiene .wear gown .wear gloves .dispose of gown and gloves in
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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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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Facility ID:
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Event ID:
676235
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
676235
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/23/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Rock Creek Health and Rehabilitation
1414 College Street
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
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 0880
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
room .Use EBP during high-contact care activities for residents with indwelling medical devices ( .urinary
catheter .) . A plastic cart with multiple drawers was located outside the door that held isolation gowns. CNA
B and the DON knocked and entered Resident #1's room. CNA B assisted Resident #1 into the bed, pulled
down his pants, and provided foley catheter care without applying enhanced barrier precautions. The DON
was in the room with CNA B. The DON assisted CNA B with the foley catheter care without applying
enhanced barrier precautions.
2. Record review of the face sheet, dated 10/23/2024, reflected Resident #2 was an [AGE] year-old female
who admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a diagnosis of neuromuscular dysfunction of the bladder (occurs
when a person's nerves, spinal cord, or brain have problems sending electrical signals to the bladder).
Record review of the admission MDS assessment, dated 10/13/2024, reflected Resident #2 had clear
speech and was usually understood by others. The MDS reflected Resident #2 was usually able to
understand others. The MDS reflected Resident #2 had a BIMS score of 11, which indicated moderately
impaired cognition. The MDS reflected Resident #2 had no behaviors or refusal of care. The MDS reflected
Resident #2 had an indwelling catheter.
Record review of the comprehensive care plan, revised on 10/09/2024, reflected Resident #2 had an
indwelling foley catheter. The comprehensive care plan further reflected Resident #2 required the use of
enhanced barrier precautions. The interventions included: gloves and gown should be worn during .catheter
care .
During an observation on 10/23/2024 beginning at 3:36 PM, signage was observed on Resident #1's door
that stated EBP steps .perform hand hygiene .wear gown .wear gloves .dispose of gown and gloves in
room .Use EBP during high-contact care activities for residents with indwelling medical devices ( .urinary
catheter .) . A plastic cart with multiple drawers was located outside the door that held isolation gowns. RN
A and CNA C knocked and entered Resident #2's room. CNA C and RN A assisted Resident #2 with foley
catheter care without applying enhanced barrier precautions. CNA C and RN A did not perform hand
hygiene during glove changes while performing foley catheter care on Resident #2.
During an interview on 10/23/2024 beginning at 3:49 PM, CNA C stated Resident #2 had signage outside
her door for enhanced barrier precautions. CNA C stated she was unsure why Resident #2 required the use
of enhanced barrier precautions. CNA C stated most residents were on enhanced barrier precautions
because they had wounds, or infections in their urine. CNA C stated she should have asked the nurse why
a resident had signage on their door for enhanced barrier precautions. CNA C stated she was provided
in-service training on enhanced barrier precautions at the facility. CNA C stated hand hygiene should have
been performed during glove changes. CNA C stated she should have used alcohol rub or hand washing
before applying new gloves. CNA C stated she just forgot to sanitize her hands before applying new gloves.
CNA C stated it was important to ensure enhanced barrier precautions were used and hand hygiene was
performed during glove changes to protect herself and the residents from contamination and prevent the
spread of infection.
During an interview on 10/23/2024 beginning at 3:56 PM, RN A stated enhanced barrier precautions were
implemented for residents with a foley catheter or wound. RN A stated she believed enhanced barrier
precautions were only used when changing a foley catheter or emptying the urinary drainage bag. RN A
was unsure if enhanced barrier precautions were required while performing foley catheter care. RN A
stated she was provided training on enhanced barrier precautions when it first became a requirement. RN
A stated hand hygiene should have been performed during glove changes. RN A stated she
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
676235
If continuation sheet
Page 2 of 3
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
676235
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/23/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Rock Creek Health and Rehabilitation
1414 College Street
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
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 0880
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
realized they did not have any sanitizer in the room while performing foley catheter care on Resident #2. RN
A stated it was important to ensure hand hygiene was performed during glove changes to keep the resident
clean and prevent infection.
During an interview on 10/23/2024 beginning at 4:06 PM, CNA B stated she realized she had forgotten to
apply enhanced barrier precautions while performing foley catheter care on Resident #1. CNA B stated she
was nervous and in a hurry. CNA B stated she normally applied enhanced barrier precautions. CNA B
stated it was important to ensure enhanced barrier precautions were applied during foley catheter care for
infection control purposes.
During an interview on 10/23/2024 beginning at 4:11 PM, the DON stated he should have applied
enhanced barrier precautions prior to performing foley catheter care on Resident #1. The DON stated he
came into the room in a hurry and just forgot to apply the PPE. The DON stated he expected the facility
staff to ensure enhanced barrier precautions were used while providing direct care, such as foley catheter
care. The DON stated he expected facility staff to ensure hand hygiene was performed during glove
changes. The DON stated the infection control preventionist and the nursing management were responsible
for monitoring to ensure staff were implementing enhanced barrier precautions. The DON stated the
infection preventionist was at home resting because she had to work the night shift. The DON stated it was
important to ensure enhanced barrier precautions were used and hand hygiene was performed during
glove changes as an extra step to prevent the spread of infection.
During an interview on 10/23/2024 beginning at 5:24 PM, the Administrator stated she expected facility staff
to ensure enhanced barrier precautions were used and hand hygiene was performed during glove changes.
The Administrator stated the IDT were responsible for monitoring to ensure enhanced barrier precautions
were used and hand hygiene was performed at appropriate times. The Administrator stated the IDT
included the charge nurse, infection preventionist, and the DON. The Administrator stated it was important
to ensure enhanced barrier precautions were used and hand hygiene was performed for infection control
purposes.
Record review of the Catheter Care policy, revised 02/13/2007, did not address hand hygiene or the use of
enhanced barrier precautions.
Record review of the Fundamentals of Infection Control Precautions policy, updated 03/2023, reflected 1.
Hand Hygiene The following is a list of some situation that require hand hygiene .after removing gloves or
aprons .
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
676235
If continuation sheet
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