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Inspection visit

Health inspection

Villages of Lake HighlandsCMS #6762681 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 0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to 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 4 of 5 residents (Residents #1, #2, #3 and #4,) reviewed for infection. Residents Affected - Some 1. LVN C failed to clean the blood pressure cuff between Residents #1, #2, #3 and #4. 2. LVN C failed to clean the pulse oximeter between Residents #3 and #4. These failures could place residents at risk of cross contamination and exposure to infectious diseases. The findings include: During an observation on 01/30/24 from 9:06 AM through 10:35 AM of blood pressure checks, pulse oximeter checks, and medication pass with LVN C revealed the following: * LVN C sanitized hands, walked into Resident #1's room, put on gloves and did not sanitize the blood pressure cuff. LVN C took Resident #1's blood pressure, disposed of gloves and placed the blood pressure machine on top of medication cart. LVN C administered medications and washed hands. LVN C did not sanitize the blood pressure cuff before proceeding to Resident #2's room . *LVN C sanitized hands, walked into Resident #2's room and put on gloves. LVN C did not sanitize the blood pressure cuff. LVN C took Resident #2's blood pressure, disposed of gloves and placed the blood pressure machine on top of medication cart. LVN C administered medications and washed hands. LVN C did not sanitize the blood pressure cuff before proceeding to Resident#3's room. *LVN C sanitized hands, walked into Resident #3's room and put on gloves. LVN C did not sanitize the blood pressure cuff and pulse oximeter. LVN C took Resident #3's blood pressure, pulse and oxygen saturation. LVN C disposed of gloves, placed the blood pressure machine on top of medication cart, administered medications and washed hands. LVN C did not sanitize the blood pressure cuff and pulse oximetry before proceeding to Resident #4 room. *LVN C sanitized hands, walked into Resident #4's room and put on gloves. LVN C did not sanitize the blood pressure cuff and pulse oximeter. LVN C took Resident #4's blood pressure, pulse and oxygen saturation disposed of gloves, placed blood pressure machine on top of medication cart, administered medications and washed hands. LVN C did not sanitize the blood pressure cuff and pulse oximetry . (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: 676268 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 676268 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 01/30/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Villages of Lake Highlands 8615 Lullwater Dr Dallas, TX 75238 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 During an interview and observation on 01/30/24 at 10:33 AM, LVN C stated he did not keep the wipes on the medication cart because staff would take them.Surveyor observed a container of santzation wipes at the nurse's station desk LVN C stated he wiped the cuff after every 3rd person LVN C then stated he thought he had used the wipes to wipe the blood pressure cuff and pulse oximeter. The State Surveyor asked about good practice or facility policy and LVN C did not respond. LVN C stated infection could be passed between residents by not saniitaton between residents During an interview on 01/30/24 at 12:40 PM, the DON stated blood pressure cuffs and pulse oximetry should be sanitized between residents to prevent the spread of infections. Record review of the facility policy, Cleaning and Disinfection of Resident Care -Items and Equipment, revised September 2022, reflected, D . Reusable items are cleaned and disinfected or sterilized between residents . 3. Durable medical equipment (DME) must be cleaned and disinfected before reuse by another resident. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 676268 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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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.

  • 0880GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F880 - Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the January 30, 2024 survey of Villages of Lake Highlands?

This was a inspection survey of Villages of Lake Highlands on January 30, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at Villages of Lake Highlands on January 30, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."

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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