F 0684
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure that residents received treatment and
care in accordance with professional standards of practice, the comprehensive person-centered care plan,
and the residents' choices for one (Resident #2) of four residents reviewed for quality of care.
Residents Affected - Few
The facility failed ensure Resident #2 was assessed by a nurse after he was found on the ground in the
dining room on [DATE]. He laid on the ground for over an hour and a half until family members arrived and
assisted him to bed. There was no nursing documentation or incident report created by RN H.
This failure resulted in an identification of an Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) on [DATE] at 5:22 PM. While the IJ
was removed on [DATE] at 3:55 PM, the facility remained at a level of no actual harm at a scope of isolated
that is not immediate jeopardy due to the facility's need to evaluate the effectiveness of the corrective
systems.
These failures could place residents at risk of not receiving necessary medical care, harm, and death.
Findings included:
Review of Resident #2's undated face sheet reflected a [AGE] year-old male who was admitted to the
facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including age-related physical debility, repeated falls, muscle wasting and
atrophy (wasting away), and history of stroke and heart attack.
Review of Resident #2's quarterly MDS assessment, dated [DATE], reflected a BIMS score of 00, which
indicated his cognition was severely impaired. Section E (Behavior) reflected he had not had any physical
or verbal behavioral symptoms directed toward others. Section GG (Functional Abilities and Goals)
reflected he required substantial/maximal assistance with being able to sit to stand. J (Health Conditions)
reflected he had not had any recent falls.
Review of Resident #2's quarterly care plan, dated [DATE], reflected he was at risk for falls related to
gait/balance problems and being unaware of safety needs and had actual falls on [DATE], [DATE], [DATE],
[DATE], [DATE], [DATE], [DATE], [DATE], [DATE], [DATE], [DATE], and [DATE] with an intervention of
monitoring/documenting/reporting for s/sx: pain, bruises, change in mental status, new onset: confusion,
sleepiness, agitation.
Review of Resident #2's progress notes in his EMR, from [DATE], reflected no documentation about him
being found on the floor in the dining room.
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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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Brodie Ranch Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
2101 Frate Barker Rd
Austin, TX 78748
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Residents Affected - Few
Review off the facility's 24-hour report, dated [DATE], reflected no documentation regarding the incident in
the evening of [DATE].
Review of Resident #2's vitals in his EMR, on [DATE] reflected the last time his blood pressure, o2 sats,
respirations, and pulse were taken was in the morning of [DATE].
Review of Resident #2's progress note, dated [DATE] at 3:27 AM and documented by LVN I, reflected the
following:
CNA requested this nurse to check on [Resident #2]. Upon assessment, [Resident #2] noted with no signs
of life. No apical pulse, no breath sounds, no BP. DNR on file and confirmed by 2 nurses. DON notified. Call
placed to EMS to pronounce.
Review of Resident #2's progress note, dated [DATE] at 3:55 AM and documented by LVN I, reflected the
following:
EMS arrived. EKG confirmed [Resident #2] deceased . Pronounced at 3:54 AM.
Observation of a photograph of Resident #2, dated [DATE] at 7:34 PM and taken by CR J, revealed
Resident #2 laying on his right side in the dining room next to his wheelchair. He was covered with a
blanket.
Observation of a photograph of Resident #2, dated [DATE] at 8:05 PM and taken by FM K, revealed
Resident #2 laying on his back in the dining room next to his wheelchair. His eyes were slightly open and
there was a small, darkened area above his left eye.
Observation of video footage from the dining room on [DATE] revealed Resident #2 roll into the dining room
in his wheelchair around 6:35 PM. Two aides were seen walking up to him and talking to him and then they
walked away. Resident #2 rolled over to the left (and further from the viewpoint of the video camera) a few
tables. Due to tables and chairs partially obstructing the view, it was hard to fully determine what happened
next. It did appear that Resident #2 laid a sheet/blanket on the ground. No one is seen pushing him out of
his wheelchair, but he either fell or laid on top of the sheet/blanket around 6:38 PM. It was unknown if he hit
any part of his body on the way down. There were no staff members seen in the footage at that time. CNA
M noticed him on the floor and went over to him. He then left the dining room to get RN H. RN H went to
Resident #2 and bended slightly at the knees to speak to him. Due to the tables and chairs obstructing the
view, no movement by Resident #2 was observed. RN H spent about two minutes with him and then left the
dining room. He did not reappear in the footage until Resident #2's FM K and L arrived and transferred
Resident #2 to his wheelchair.
During a telephone interview on [DATE] at 10:31 AM, FM K stated she received a call from RN H around
7:35 PM notifying her that Resident #2 was on the ground and they were unable to get him up. She stated
she and FM L arrived at the facility at 8:05 PM they found him on the ground in the dining room with no staff
around. She stated RN H told them he was unable to get him up or assess him because he had been so
combative. She stated FM L was able to get him into his wheelchair without anyone offering to assist. She
stated he was not aggressive or combative at all. She stated RN H still did not assess him, he just messed
with his catheter because there had been a kink in the tubing. She stated they pushed him to his room and
got him into bed without any offer of assistance by staff. She stated she then noticed a small laceration
above his left eye. She stated she had seen him earlier that
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Brodie Ranch Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
2101 Frate Barker Rd
Austin, TX 78748
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0684
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
day and it had not been there. She stated he had been more alert during the day and it worried her. She
stated before she and FM L left the facility, RN H did not perform any kind of assessment. She stated just a
few hours later around 4:00 AM she got a fall notifying her that Resident #2 had passed away. She stated it
broke her heart to think he spent his last night laying on the cold, hard floor.
During an interview on [DATE] at 10:52 AM, CR J stated he was having a hard time because his friend had
passed away earlier that morning. He stated the night prior, [DATE], he was notified by another resident that
Resident #2 was on the floor in the dining room. He stated he went to the dining room and brought a
blanket for him. He stated he took a picture and waited for FM K and L to get there. He stated from 7:30 PM
- 8:05 PM, no staff members checked on him. He stated when FM L assisted him to his wheelchair, he was
not aggressive or combative.
During an interview on [DATE] at 11:34 AM, RN H stated he was working the night before, [DATE]. He
stated he did not see Resident #2 get out of the wheelchair but a CNA came and notified him that he was
on the floor, but he could not remember what time it had been. He stated he did remember the residents
had been done eating by that point and were not in the dining room. He stated he walked into the dining
room and asked him what happened and Resident #2 told him to leave him alone. He stated he couldn't
conduct an assessment and do neuro checks because he was being combative. He stated after about five
minutes, he decided he could not force him to get up, but believed he was safe, and he would try a little
later. He stated his plan was to hopefully let him calm down, give it time, and maybe he would want to get
up. He stated he ended up not trying to assess him again. He stated he was not sure how much time went
by until FM K and L arrived. He stated he explained to them right away that Resident #2 had put himself on
the floor and would not let them (staff) do anything. He stated FM L was able to get him into the wheelchair,
they talked to him for a bit, and put him to bed. He stated he was not combative towards them. He stated he
did not do any neuro checks after they left because he would not let him. He stated as far as documentation
and an incident report, he was guilty and he messed up. He stated he felt like he remembered notifying LVN
I upon shift change.
During a telephone interview on [DATE] at 2:41 PM, the NP stated she as notified yesterday evening
([DATE]) that Resident #2 either fell or laid himself on the ground. She stated she was told he would not let
the staff get him up but the family was eventually able to do so. She stated she her expectations would be
that once he was finally up, some kind of assessment be conducted, such as vitals, neuro checks, ensured
he did not his head, range of motion, and a full-body skin check. She stated it would not be okay for a
resident to be left on the ground for over an hour and a half. She stated if staff had been unable to get him
up or assess him, she would assume they would have notified her and also have a staff member sit with
him to monitor him. She stated she would also expect to see ample documentation regarding the incident
along with an incident report.
During a telephone interview on [DATE] at 2:47 PM, LVN I stated RN H did notify her that Resident #2 had
put himself on the floor on the evening of [DATE]. She stated she was not told how long he was on the floor.
She stated RN H told her he was unable to assess him because he was combative. She stated she was
able to assess him because he was resting.
During an interview on [DATE] at 3:58 PM, the DON stated her expectations, from the incident the night
prior with Resident #2, would be that RN I assessed his behavior. She stated she knew the family came to
visit almost every night and she was not sure if RN I was just waiting for them to get there to help intervene.
She stated the NP had been working with the resident every day on his combativeness and agitation. She
stated he had recently been started on Seroquel. She stated her expectation
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
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676267
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Brodie Ranch Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
2101 Frate Barker Rd
Austin, TX 78748
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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 0684
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
would be that the nurse conducted an assessment after the resident was gotten up. She stated RN I should
have documented the incident in Resident #2's progress notes and should have created an incident report.
She stated it was important to document thoroughly so everyone was on the same page with what was
going on with the residents.
Review of the facility's Fall Management System Policy, revised 06/2018, reflected the following:
Residents Affected - Few
It is the policy of this facility to provide each resident with appropriate assessments and interventions to
prevent falls and to minimize complications if a fall occurs.
.
3. When a resident sustains a fall, a physical assessment will be completed by a licensed nurse, with
results documented in the medical record.
Review of the facility's Incidents and Accidents Policy, reviewed 02/2024, reflected the following:
a. Render timely assistance. Do not move the victim until he/she has been examined for possible injuries;
b. If possible, move the injured to the treatment room, or if it is a resident in his/her room, move the resident
to his or her bed; and
c. If assistance is needed, summon help. If you cannot leave the victim, ask someone to report to the
nurses' station that help is needed;
2. Licensed nurse will assess the resident, including vital signs, neuro checks if needed, complaints of pain
and location, and determine of treatment or additional care is needed, including accessing the EMS
system.
The ADM and DON were notified on [DATE] at 5:22 PM that an IJ had been identified and an IJ template
was provided.
The following POR was approved on [DATE] at 12:45 PM:
F684: Quality of Care: The notification of Immediate Jeopardy states as follows: On [DATE], the facility
failed to assess or assist Resident #1 after he transferred himself onto the floor and laid there for over an
hour and a half without being checked on. The facility had no way of knowing if the resident had fallen or
had hit his head and no monitoring took place.
The facility failed to provide any documentation in Resident #1's chart or complete an incident report
regarding this incident. Resident #1 passed away approximately eight hours later.
1.
Medical Director was notified by DON of the IJ on [DATE] at 6:48 pm.
2.
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/08/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Brodie Ranch Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
2101 Frate Barker Rd
Austin, TX 78748
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0684
Incident reports from the last 7 days were audited to ensure assessment of resident was completed. An
audit was completed on [DATE] by regional clinical resource team.
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
3.
Residents Affected - Few
Licensed nursing staff were in-serviced regarding managing residents with combative behaviors on [DATE]
by DON/designee. Full-time, PRN, contracted staff, or new licensed nurses will be in-serviced prior to their
shift.
4.
DON was in-serviced by clinical Resource and quiz completed on [DATE]. This training included: head to
toe assessment of patients after a fall and initiation of neurological checks and completion of incident
report.
5.
Licensed Nurse involved was provided with 1:1 counseling regarding resident assessments and incident
report documentation on [DATE] by ED.
6.
In-servicing began on [DATE] for Licensed Nurses to include head to toe assessment of patients after a fall
and initiation of neurological checks and completion of incident reports. Will be completed by [DATE] by
DON or designee. Any Nurse who has not received the in-service will not be allowed to work until in-service
has been completed. Any contracted staff, PRN or new licensed nurse will be in-serviced prior to their shift.
In-service will be completed by DON/Designee. ED/DON or designee will review staffing schedule daily to
ensure in-services are completed until reviewed by QAPI committee x 3 months and found to be in
substantial compliance.
7.
All licensed nursing staff will be in-serviced regarding the process of completing head-to-toe assessment
after a fall and initiation of neurological checks upon hire, annually, and as needed by DON/designee
starting on [DATE] and will be ongoing.
8.
DON or Designee will monitor incidents and accidents daily during morning meeting to ensure completion
of a head-to-toe assessment and initiation of neurological checks as needed. This practice will be ongoing.
9.
Weekend Nursing supervisor will review incidents and accidents on Saturday and Sunday during the
weekend to ensure completion of a head-to-toe assessment and the initiation of neurological checks. This
will be reviewed through QAPI committee x 3 months to ensure substantial compliance.
10.
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COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Brodie Ranch Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
2101 Frate Barker Rd
Austin, TX 78748
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0684
Ad-hoc QAPI with IDT, medical director, and governing body representatives was completed on [DATE] to
discuss findings of immediate jeopardy and POR; F684.
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
11.
Residents Affected - Few
Summary of IJ and corrective action results will be reviewed by QAPI Committee monthly x 3 months
beginning [DATE] or until substantial compliance established to ensure ongoing compliance.
The Surveyor monitored the POR on [DATE] as followed:
During interviews conducted on [DATE] between 1:38 PM - 3:40 PM, two RNs and five LVNs from both
shifts stated they were in-serviced on falls, assessments, and aggressive behaviors before they worked
their most recent shifts. They all stated if a resident was found on the floor, they would treat it as an
unwitnessed fall which included a head-to-toe assessment, ROM, and neuro checks would be initiated. All
stated they would complete an incident report and would document thoroughly in the resident's chart. They
stated they would report the fall to the DON, family, and NP immediately after assessing the resident. They
all stated they would not get a resident off the ground until they were assessed because they needed to
make sure they were not injured before moving them. They stated if they were combative/resisting, they
would stay with the resident because anything could happen quickly especially if they possibly hit their
head. They stated they would call another nurse for assistance and if they still could not get the resident to
comply, they would contact the NP. They all stated documentation was imperative because if you did not
document, it did not happen, and it was important for the following nurses to know the details of the
incident.
Review of the facility's Ad Hoc QAPI agenda, dated [DATE], reflected the MD, ADM, DON, CRN, two ADMs
from sister facilities, two DONs from sister facilities, and two Regional Nurses were in attendance.
Review of an Audit of Incident Reports, from [DATE] - [DATE] and conducted by the CRN, reflected all
incident reports were reviewed to ensure residents had been assessed appropriately after their falls and the
appropriate parties had been notified.
Review of an in-service entitled Falls and Documentation, dated [DATE] and conducted by the CRN,
reflected the ADM and DON were in-serviced on the following:
If a fall occurs or patient observed on floor, Nurse should complete a full head to toe skin assessment,
including ROM to ensure no injuries immediately, if fall is unwitnessed neuro checks should be started, if
neuro checks are already being conducted from prior incident, then new neuro checks should be initiated.
Neuro checks should also be initiated for witnessed falls if patient has injury to head. An incident report
should be completed, a pain assessment and fall risk assessment, if skin injury occurs then a skin
assessment should be completed as well. If patient refuses assessment, document and call MD/NP/RP
immediately.
Review of an in-service entitled Falls and Documentation, dated [DATE] - [DATE] and conducted by the
CRN, reflected nurses from all shifts (Including RN H) were in-serviced on the following:
If a fall occurs or patient observed on floor, Nurse should complete a full head to toe skin assessment,
including ROM to ensure no injuries immediately, if fall is unwitnessed neuro checks should be started, if
neuro checks are already being conducted from prior incident, then new neuro checks
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
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676267
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/08/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Brodie Ranch Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
2101 Frate Barker Rd
Austin, TX 78748
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0684
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
should be initiated. Neuro checks should also be initiated for witnessed falls if patient has injury to head. An
incident report should be completed, a pain assessment and fall risk assessment, if skin injury occurs then
a skin assessment should be completed as well. If patient refuses assessment, document and call
MD/NP/RP immediately.
Review of Post-Fall quizzes, dated [DATE] - [DATE], reflected all nurses took and passed a quiz on what to
do after a resident had a fall.
Review of an in-service entitled Managing Behaviors in Persons with Dementia, dated [DATE] - [DATE] and
conducted by the CRN, reflected nurses from all shifts (including RN H) were in-serviced on different ways
of managing/approaching/caring for residents with Dementia and/or behaviors.
Review of Managing Behaviors in Persons with Dementia quizzes, dated [DATE] - [DATE], reflected all
nurses took and passed a quiz on how to care for residents with aggressive behaviors.
Review of a Counseling/Disciplinary Notice, dated [DATE], reflected RN H received a written warning for the
following:
[RN H] failed to conduct an assessment on a resident post-fall. [RN H] did not write a progress note nor an
incident report. [RN H] will be counseled 1:1 on appropriate assessments and how to address residents
with combative behaviors.
The ADM and DON were notified on [DATE] at 3:55 that the IJ had been removed. While the IJ was
removed on [DATE] at 3:55 PM, the facility remained at a level of no actual harm at a scope of isolated that
is not immediate jeopardy due to the facility's need to evaluate the effectiveness of the corrective systems.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
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676267
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/08/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Brodie Ranch Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
2101 Frate Barker Rd
Austin, TX 78748
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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
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
interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the residents environment remained as free of
accident hazards as is possible and ensure each resident received adequate supervision for one (Resident
#1) of three residents reviewed for accidents and hazards.
The facility failed to ensure Resident #1 did not elope from the facility from an emergency exit door after
CNA C utilized the exit code to the emergency door. LVN B observed the resident at a gas station after
leaving work and did not stay with him until someone from the facility could assist. The temperature outside
was a high of 95 degrees. He was later taken to the hospital where he tested positive for cocaine.
This deficient practice placed residents at risk for unsafe elopements, falls, injuries, dehydration, and
hospitalization.
An Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) existed from 08/03/24 - 08/04/24. The IJ was determined to be at past
noncompliance as the facility had implemented actions that corrected the deficient practice prior to the
beginning of the investigation.
This deficient practice placed residents at risk for unsafe elopements, falls, injuries, dehydration, and
hospitalization.
Findings included:
Review of Resident #1's undated face sheet reflected a [AGE] year-old male who was admitted to the
facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including type II diabetes, pressure ulcers, schizophrenia (a serious
mental illness that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves), acute kidney failure, and acquired
absence of right leg below the knee.
Review of Resident #1's admission MDS assessment, dated 05/19/24, reflected a BIMS of 9, indicating a
moderate cognitive impairment. Section E (Behavior) reflected he had not exhibited any wandering
behaviors. Section GG (Functional Abilities and Goals) reflected he utilized a wheelchair.
Review of Resident #1's admission care plan, dated 06/21/24, reflected he was at risk for re-traumatization
related to history of trauma and relocation stress syndrome or transfer trauma related to being homeless
with an intervention of monitoring behavior episodes and attempting to determine the underlying cause.
Review of Resident #1's Elopement/Wandering Evaluation, dated 06/16/24, reflected he was a low risk of
elopement.
Review of Resident #1's psychologist assessment, dated 06/21/24, reflected the following:
[Resident #1] is new to this provider, introduced self as psychologist. Discussion focused on his desire to be
outside of the facility. He reported I want to go out on pass .
Review of Resident #1's progress notes, dated 06/26/24 and documented by the DON, reflected the
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Department of Health & Human Services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
676267
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/08/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Brodie Ranch Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
2101 Frate Barker Rd
Austin, TX 78748
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
following:
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
[Resident #1] began screaming that he wanted to be discharged .
Residents Affected - Few
[Resident #1] approached provider in the common area. He as communicating a desire to understand how
he can sign out of the facility.
Review of Resident #1's psychologist assessment, dated 07/22/24, reflected the following:
Review of Resident #1's progress notes, dated 08/03/24 at 4:11 PM and documented by the DON, reflected
the following:
Staff reported [Resident #1] left the facility and went to the store the staff verified that the resident was not
in the facility .
Review of Resident #1's progress notes, dated 08/03/24 at 6:09 PM and documented by the DON, reflected
the following:
Admin spoke with [Resident #1]'s [FM D] regarding the resident leaving. [FM D] reports that [Resident #1]
frequents a store on (road), (store). Staff in route to location.
Review of Resident #1's progress notes, dated 08/03/24 at 6:19 PM and documented by the DON, reflected
the following:
Notified NP of [Resident #1] leaving the facility. The NP reports the resident has a history of leaving
previous facilities.
Review of Resident #1's progress notes, dated 08/03/24 at 6:50 PM and documented by the DON, reflected
the following:
Clinical Resource found [Resident #1] at the store and the resident refusing to return to (facility). 911 was
called per family request .
Review of Resident #1's progress notes, dated 08/03/24 at 10:34 PM (late entry) and documented by LVN
A, reflected the following:
[LVN B] leaving work and noticed [Resident #1] at gas station next to facility. [LVN B] notified this writer [LVN
B] stopped and spoke with [Resident #1] this notified ADON that [Resident #1] at gas station and that I was
going to check on him when this writer arrived at gas station, [Resident #1] was not at location, returned to
facility notified ADON and this writer and staff along with ADON started search throughout facility and
surrounding facility after search this writer returned to gas station to research premises and bathroom at
gas station drove around neighborhood to continue search then returned to facility to notify ADON, DON,
and ADM. [sic]
Review of Resident #1's ER records, dated 08/03/24, reflected the following:
Acute Psychosis
- Found by EMS yelling at pedestrians, UDS positive for cocaine.
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
676267
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
676267
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/08/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Brodie Ranch Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
2101 Frate Barker Rd
Austin, TX 78748
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
- Likely 2/2 crack cocaine superimposed on schizophrenia.
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
During an interview on 08/07/24 at 8:36 AM, the ADM and DON stated CNA C on the 300 hall left through
the emergency door using the door code on 08/03/24. The ADM stated he was not sure how she got the
code as only himself, the DON, and the MAINTD had the code. He stated this exit was to be used for
emergencies only. He stated CNA C did not ensure the door was latched. He stated after staff realized
Resident #1 was missing, he reviewed video footage and observed him leaving through the 300 hall door
around 1:30 PM. The DON stated LVN B called LVN A around 2:30 PM and stated she saw Resident #1 at
the gas station near the facility. The DON stated LVN A went to the gas station but he was no longer there.
The ADM stated they had their clinical resources from other facilities assist with a search and he was found
around 6 PM at a store his FM (D)'s suggestion. The ADM stated the Resident #1's FM (D) wanted him to
be sent to the hospital for evaluation where cocaine was found in his system. The ADM stated although he
had a history of leaving facilities AMA, he had a low elopement risk and had never voiced wanting to leave
or exhibited exit-seeking behaviors. The DON stated the emergency exit door codes were changed monthly
and she had conducted an in-service regarding the codes when she first started in May (2024) and had
re-in-serviced staff starting on 08/03/24 and going forward.
Residents Affected - Few
During an interview on 08/07/24 at 9:42 AM, CNA C stated Resident #1 had never voiced wanting to leave
the facility or exhibited exit-seeking behaviors. She stated the day he left (08/03/24), she last saw him
around lunchtime (12:00 PM) when she asked him if he wanted to eat in the dining room or in his room.
She stated he ate in the dining room and she did not see him again before her shift ended. She stated
around 1:40 PM, she needed to take trash and dirty laundry outside to get ready for the on-coming shift.
She stated she could not remember how she got the code to the emergency exit doors. She stated she
should have not utilized it but she was trying to get everything cleaned up quick and it was easier to
dispose of her trash and laundry outside of the door. She stated she wished the door had closed quicker so
he had not been able to leave. She stated she no longer had the code and she had been in-serviced on not
utilizing emergency exit doors for any reason unless there was a true emergency.
During an interview on 08/07/24 at 11:26 AM, the LSRD stated he was notified on 08/03/24 that the exit
door codes had possibly been compromised and he notified the ADM immediately because he knew how to
re-set the codes. He stated he knew the codes were re-set that day (08/03/24). He stated it was important
for staff not to utilize emergency exit doors as they were for emergencies, such as fires, only.
During a telephone interview on 08/07/24 at 2:49 PM, Resident #1's FM D stated she believed the facility
was aware Resident #1 had a history of leaving facilities. She stated she made it very clear that while at the
facility he was not to be outside of the facility alone. She stated the NP was very familiar with his history.
She was very tearful and stated it was very upsetting to her that he was able to leave. She stated when she
received the call that he was missing, her heart dropped. She stated he was still in the hospital and being
treated for dehydration and high kidney levels. She stated he also had drugs in his system. She stated he
would not be discharged until a facility with a locked unit had an available bed for him.
During an interview on 08/08/24 at 1:45 PM, the ADMC stated she had been in-serviced on exit door codes
and elopement. She stated she did not know the codes for the emergency exit doors and only the ADM and
MAINTD had the codes. She stated if they needed the code they could call them at any time, or just press
on the bar for 15 seconds and the door would open. She stated the emergency exit doors were only for
emergencies such as a fire. She stated if she saw a resident off-site, she would stay
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
676267
If continuation sheet
Page 10 of 12
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
676267
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/08/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Brodie Ranch Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
2101 Frate Barker Rd
Austin, TX 78748
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
with the resident and call the ADM and/or DON immediately. She stated the only residents that could be
outside alone were the ones not in the elopement binders which were located at the nurses' station and
Receptionist's desk.
During an interview on 08/08/24 at 1:52 PM, CNA E stated she was in-serviced on elopement procedures
before her shift several days prior. She stated if there was an elopement or a resident missing, a code
green should be called. She stated residents that were a high-elopement risk were in the elopement
binders located at the nurses' station and Receptionist desk. She stated as a CNA it was important to lay
her eyes on each of her residents at least every hour. She stated no door codes should be given out to any
families, residents, or vendors. She stated she did not know the codes to the emergency exit doors and
they should not be used except during an emergency.
During an interview on 08/08/24 at 2:18 PM, the SW stated she had been in-serviced several days prior on
the elopement process, how to determine which residents were at a higher risk, and their code status (code
green was for elopement). She stated residents that were at a higher risk were in elopement binders
located that the nurses' station and Receptionist desk. She stated there were also elopement assessments
in their charts. She stated if a resident was missing, it was important to determine if they were out on pass.
She stated if they still could not be located, she would notify the ADM and DON immediately. She stated if
she saw a resident out in the community, she would stay with them and call the ADM/DON to ensure they
got back to the facility safely. She stated she did not know the code to the emergency exit doors and only
the ADM and MAINTD did, but if there were an emergency, the handle could always be pressed for 15
seconds until the door unlocked.
During an interview on 08/08/24 at 2:31 PM, the ADON stated he was in-serviced on elopement. He was
able to state where the elopement binders were located. He stated floor staff should be laying eyes on their
residents at a minimum of every two hours. He stated if a resident could not be found, the ADM and DON
should be notified immediately. He stated if he saw a resident out in the community, he would stay with
them to make sure they were safe and would contact the ADM and DON. He stated he did not know the
code to the emergency exit door and they should never be used except for emergencies.
During an interview on 08/08/24 at 2:55 PM, LVN F stated she had been in-serviced on elopements several
days ago. She stated there were elopement binders at the nurses' station and Receptionist desk which
contained the residents that were at a high-risk of elopement. She stated elopement assessments were
completed when they were admitted and she always asked if they had a history of it. She stated it was
important to notice if a resident was continuing to go to the front door all the time to ensure they did not
leave with a visitor going in/out. She stated she did not know the code to the emergency exit doors and
those doors should only be utilized for an emergency. She stated if a resident was missing, code green
would be called, which was their code for an elopement.
During an interview on 08/08/24 at 3:04 PM, LVN G stated he was with agency but had been in-serviced on
elopements prior to his shift that day. He stated residents that were a high-risk of elopement had behaviors
such as wandering aimlessly. He stated there also was an elopement binder with residents at high risk at
the nurses' station and the Receptionist desk. He stated if a resident could not be found he would call a
code green. He stated he would then immediately notify the ADM and DON. He stated he did not know the
code to the emergency exit doors and any other door cods were not to be given out to any residents, family
members, or vendors.
Review of an in-service, dated 05/02/24 and conducted by the DON, reflected all stat were in-serviced on
the exit doors at the end of resident halls were for emergencies only and that the codes had
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
676267
If continuation sheet
Page 11 of 12
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
676267
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/08/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Brodie Ranch Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
2101 Frate Barker Rd
Austin, TX 78748
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
been changed.
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Review of an in-service, dated 08/03/24 and conducted by the CRN, reflected the ADM and DON were
in-serviced on their Elopement Policy.
Residents Affected - Few
Review of the facility's IDT meeting notes, dated 08/03/24, reflected all residents' wandering/elopement
assessments were reviewed and/or updated as necessary.
Review of the facility's Ad Hoc QAPI meeting agenda, dated 08/04/24, reflected the ADM, DON, ADON,
SW, MD, and CRN were in attendance.
Review of an invoice from a door company, dated 08/04/24, reflected all doors were tested for working
alarms/wander guard systems to ensure they were in working order.
Review of a Counseling/Disciplinary Notice, dated 08/04/24, reflected CNA C received a written warning for
the following:
[CNA C] was counseled regarding improper use of emergency exit due to safety. [CNA C] used emergency
exit door to take out trash after lunch.
Review of a Counseling/Disciplinary Notice, dated 08/04/24, reflected LVN B received counseling/written
warning for not staying with Resident #1 when she saw him at the gas station.
Review of in-services, from 08/03/24 - 08/04/24, reflected all staff were in-serviced on emergency exits,
reporting elopements, door codes, notifying the ADM/DON, and staying with a resident until help arrived if
seen off the facility premises.
Review of the facility census, from 08/03/24 - 08/07/24, reflected daily head counts were being conducted
for all residents.
Review of the facility's Elopement/Unsafe Wandering Policy, revised 01/2022, reflected the following:
It is the policy of this facility to provide a safe environment for all residents through appropriate assessment
and interventions to prevent accidents related to unsafe wandering or elopement.
.
Elopement occurs when a resident leaves the facility premises or a safe area without authorization (i.e. an
order for discharge, appointment, or leave of absence) and/or any necessary supervision to do so.
An Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) existed from 08/03/24 - 08/04/24. The IJ was determined to be at past
noncompliance as the facility had implemented actions that corrected the deficient practice prior to the
beginning of the investigation.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
676267
If continuation sheet
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