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Inspection visit

Health inspection

ROCK CREEK HEALTH AND REHABILITATIONCMS #6762351 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency, 1 of them serious (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

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 that the resident environment remained free of accident hazards to prevent injuries for 1 of 6 residents (Resident #1) reviewed for accident hazards. The facility failed to ensure CNA A properly transferred Resident #1 via mechanical lift (a device designed to help caregivers transfer patients) on 12/11/224 resulting in Resident #1 having a significant laceration to her scalp with exposure to underlying skull. The noncompliance was identified as PNC. The IJ began on 12/11/24 and ended on 12/11/24. The facility had corrected the noncompliance before the survey began. This failure could place residents at risk for injury and death. Findings include: 1. Record review of the face sheet dated 12/13/24 indicated Resident #1 was an [AGE] year-old female, admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including Alzheimer's, dementia, dysphagia (difficulty swallowing foods or liquids), and psychotic disorder (a mental disorder characterized by a disconnection from reality). Record review of the MDS dated [DATE] indicated Resident #1 rarely/never understood others and was rarely/never understood by others. The MDS indicated Resident #1 did not have a BIMS score. The MDS indicated Resident #1 was dependent with dressing, personal hygiene, bathing, and transfers. Record review of the care plan dated revised on 11/20/24 indicated Resident #1 had an ADL self-care performance deficit with interventions including requires 2-staff participation with mechanical lift transfers. Record review of the Nurse's Progress note dated 12/11/24 at 6:00 a.m. indicated, CNA getting resident out of bed. had resident in [mechanical lift] and while she was fixing to put resident in Geri-chair (a large, padded chair designed to help people with limited mobility sit and stand comfortable) roommate got up to bathroom all upset because lights were turned on and people talking and wouldn't let her sleep and pushed Geri chair back out of the way when CNA turned to get Geri chair resident leaned over and fell out of [mechanical lift] sling hitting head on side table has laceration to top of head and hematoma to right side of head and hematoma to right index finger. while in room assessing resident roommate continued fussing and complaining to staff. (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 3 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 12/13/2024 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 0689 Level of Harm - Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety Residents Affected - Few Record review of the Fall assessment dated [DATE] indicated Resident #1 was a high risk for falls. The Fall Assessment indicated Resident #1 had not had any falls in the past three months and was not able to stand. Record review of the hospital records dated 12/11/24 indicated per EMS report, nursing facility staff were attempting to transfer Resident #1 and accidently dropped her. The hospital records indicated Resident #1 hit her head sustaining a significant laceration to her scalp with exposure of underlying skull. The hospital records indicated the laceration was elliptical shaped (an oval shape, similar to a stretched-out circle) and approximately 25 cm in diameter. The hospital records indicated the laceration was large to where underlying skull could be seen. The hospital records indicated there was no deformity or fracture of the skull. The hospital records indicated the laceration was repaired at bedside requiring 22 staples. During an interview on 12/13/24 at 9:18 a.m. the Administrator said CNA A was suspended pending investigation and would probably be termed. The Administrator said she was waiting to hear from corporate regarding their decision on whether to terminate CNA A. Record review of a CNA Proficiency Audit dated 10/1/24 indicated CNA A had been successfully checked off on CNA skills including Hoyer Lift (Mechanical Lift)-2 person assist. During an interview attempt on 12/13/24 at 9:20 a.m. CNA A's phone was not in working service. During an interview attempt and observations on 12/13/24 at 10:45 a.m. Resident #1 did not answer any questions from the surveyor or speak. Resident #1 was observed with a pressure dressing to her head dated 12/12/24. Record review of the facility's undated Hydraulic Lift policy indicated, The hydraulic lift is a mechanical device used to transfer a resident from and to the bed and chair. It is reserved for those who are paralyzed, or too weak to transfer without complete assistance. The number of staff to provide assistance with the transferred should be determined by the manufacturer recommendations. The resident will achieve safe transfer to bed or chair via a mechanical lift device. The caregiver will demonstrate safe and correct transfer of the resident to the bed or chair via the hydraulic lift . Record review of the Battery Operated Electric Total Lift Owner's Manual revised 10/13/20 did not indicated the recommended number of staff to provide assistance with a transfer. The Administrator was notified on 12/13/24 at 12:13 p.m. that a Past Non-Compliance Immediate Jeopardy situation was identified due to the above failure. The Administrator was provided the Immediate Jeopardy template on 12/3/24 at 12:17 p.m. The facility had corrected the noncompliance by the following: Suspending CNA A pending investigation. In-servicing staff regarding [NAME] (a nursing filing system that enable nursing staff to write, organize, and easily reference key patient information that shapes their nursing care plan) use in the EMR and Hydraulic Lift Use. Staff checkoffs by the DOR regarding Mechanical Lift Transfers (continued on next page) 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 12/13/2024 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 0689 The surveyor confirmed the facility had corrected the non-compliance prior to survey starting by: Level of Harm - Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety Record review of the Employee Disciplinary Report dated 12/11/24 indicated CNA was placed on investigatory suspension pending investigation into allegations of a resident injury involving the employee. Residents Affected - Few Staff interviewed (CNA A, CNA B. CNA C, CNA D, Treatment Nurse E, CNA F, LVN G, MA H) on 12/13/24 between 10:00 a.m. and 10:41 a.m. were able to answer all question regarding in-services including mechanical lift transfer should always be performed with 2 staff members, the sling date should be checked to ensure it is not 6 months old or older, the integrity of the sling should be checked, the lift should be checked to ensure it was in proper working order, the wheelchair or bed should be locked, and the lifts base should be opened to the widest possible position, and residents' transfer status should always be checked in the [NAME] prior to transfer. Record review indicated 37 out of 60 direct care staff had received Mechanical Lift Transfer Skills Checkoffs from 12/11/24-12/13/24. During an interview on 12/13/24 at 9:39 a.m. the Administrator said the facility had 100% of staff in-serviced regarding mechanical lift use and [NAME] use in the EMR. The Administrator said staff were required to receive mechanical lift training from the DOR prior to being able to work the floor. The Administrator said the mechanical lift training would be ongoing until all staff had been trained/checked-off. Record review of Resident #1's care plan indicated it was in process of being revised. Record review of the in-service sign-in sheets and the employee roster dated 12/11/24 indicated 100% of nursing staff had been in-serviced regarding mechanical lift use and [NAME] use in the EMR. During an observation on 12/13/24 at 10:20 a.m. CNA B and CNA C performed a mechanical lift transfer. CNA B and CNA C performed mechanical lift transfer with 2 staff members, checked the date of lift pad prior to transfer, ensured sling was in good working order, guided resident while in sling to prevent injury, ensured the base was set to widest position when lifting and lowering resident, ensured the wheelchair wheels were locked prior to lowering resident to chair. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 676235 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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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.

  • 0689SeriousS&S Jimmediate jeopardy

    F689 - Accidents

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

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What happened during the December 13, 2024 survey of ROCK CREEK HEALTH AND REHABILITATION?

This was a inspection survey of ROCK CREEK HEALTH AND REHABILITATION on December 13, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at ROCK CREEK HEALTH AND REHABILITATION on December 13, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."

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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