F 0583
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review the facility failed to ensure a resident had the right personal privacy and
confidentiality of his medical records for 1 of 4 residents reviewed for confidentiality (Resident #1.)
Residents Affected - Few
The DON used Resident #1's computer access code to obtain his medical records without his permission.
This caused the resident to be angry and paranoid.
This facility failure caused the resident emotional distress.
Findings included:
Record review of Resident #1's face sheet with no date indicated he was a [AGE] year-old male admitted to
the facility on [DATE]. He had diagnoses of urinary tract infection, diabetes, schizoaffective disorder (Mental
health diagnosis with a combination of schizophrenia and mood disorders), bipolar disorder Mental disorder
with extreme mood swings), major depressive disorder ( persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest),
and post-traumatic stress disorder( mental disorder resulting from a traumatic event which causes extreme
feeling of stress, fear, anxiety, and nervousness).
Record review of Resident #1's annual MDS dated [DATE] indicated he had no cognitive impairment. The
assessment indicated he was independent with all ADLS and used an electric wheelchair for mobility.
Record review of Resident #1's care plan dated 6/18/21 indicated he had a Focus area of complications
related to history of psychotropic medications due to bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, major
depression, and PTSD. The Goal was for the Resident to be free from signs and symptoms of depression.
Some of the interventions were to notify the SW as needed, observe for change in mental status, and
observe for signs and symptoms of depression.
During an interview on 8/28/23 at 1:25 p.m. Resident #1 said he was upset because the DON violated his
HIPAA (rights that protect his personal information) rights. She asked him to give her the paperwork they
gave him at his hospital discharge. He had given her those papers and attached to that paperwork was his
log in information to access his computer chart from the hospital. He said the DON had used that
information and logged into his account and got copies of his records. He did not give her permission to do
so. He said when he had tried to log into the account, he was unable to access the account. That was when
he learned she had used his information, because the account indicated it was activated and he had not
done so. He said she did not tell him she had used his information because the account was already
activated. It was only after he complained that she came to him with the Administrator and apologized. He
said it irritated him that someone would use his information
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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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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran's Home
11466 Honor Lane
Tyler, TX 75708
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F 0583
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
without asking. He did not know who she had given his medical records to, but he did not appreciate it one
bit. She apologized only after she got caught. He said the incident made him mad and he had problems
with his anger due to having PTSD. He said it also made him paranoid because he could not figure out who
she gave his information to or why.
During an interview on 8/28/23 at 5:04 p.m. the DON said Resident #1 gave her paperwork that the hospital
had given him for his discharge. The DON said on that paperwork was an access code for Resident #1's
MyChart (electronic record.) She said he did not ask him if she could use the access code information. She
just set up the account and got copies of his records. The DON said the only thing the hospital sent was his
discharge papers and nothing else. She said they had attempted to contact hospital 3 times for additional
records, and they did not send anything. The DON said Resident #1 returned with an access code and that
is what she used. She said Resident #1 knew that she had used the code only after she had used it. The
DON said she had assisted Resident #1 with getting his passcode changed and set up his account so he
could access it himself.
During an interview on 8/28/23 at 5:30 p.m. the Administrator said she was aware of the issue with
Resident #1's records. She had gone with the DON as a witness that he was informed his access code was
used and the DON apologized for using his information without permission.
During an interview on 8/29/23 at 2:00 p.m. the SW said Resident #1 had received his discharge paperwork
from the hospital on 8/24/23. He was upset that the DON was able to access his online hospital records.
She said Resident #1 was trying to get into his chart but could not because the account had already been
activated. The SW said she knew the DON and Administrator had apologized to him.
Record review of the facility Resident Rights Policy dated October 2022 indicated the resident has a right to
personal privacy and confidentiality of his or her personal and medical records. Personal privacy includes
accommodations, medical treatment, written and telephone communications. The resident has the right to
secure confidential personal and medical records. The resident has the right to refuse the release of
personal and medical records
Record review of a Privacy Acknowledgment and Non-Disclosure Agreement indicted the facility is
committed to protecting the privacy of all its Residents and protecting the confidentiality of their health care
information. While with Residents at the facility, I realize that I may have access to or become aware of
confidential resident medical information, whether or not I am directly involved in providing care to the
resident. I understand that I must keep this information in the strictest of confidence. As a condition of my
employment at that facility, I agree that i: will not examine, use or disclose confidential resident medical
information except as needed to perform the duties of my job. Signed by the DON on 5/3/23
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran's Home
11466 Honor Lane
Tyler, TX 75708
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0609
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper
authorities.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure allegations of abuse, and neglect were reported
within 24 hours to the state agency for 1 of 6 residents reviewed for abuse (Resident #2.)
Resident #2 attempted to commit suicide on 7/24/23 with a contributing factor of the facility failing to ensure
he received counseling.
The facility did not report the incident of possible serious bodily harm with the risk of death to the state
agency.
This failure caused the allegation to go unreported and could result in other instances of abuse or neglect
not being reported.
Findings included.
Record review of Resident #2's face sheet with no date indicated he was a [AGE] year-old male admitted to
the facility on [DATE]. Some of his diagnoses were unsteadiness on feet, muscle weakness, personal
history of psychological trauma, diabetes, major depression, and PTSD.
Record review of Resident #2's quarterly MDS dated [DATE] indicated he had moderate cognitive
impairment. He required extensive assistance of two people for transfers and bed mobility. Resident #2
used a wheelchair for ambulation.
Record review of Resident #2's care plan dated 9/8/22 indicted a Focus area of depression. The Goal was
the Resident #2 would be free of signs and symptoms of depression. Some of the interventions were
contact social services as needed, medications as ordered, observe for change in mental status, observe
for signs and symptoms of depression and psychiatric consult as needed. A Focused area of difficulty in
psychosocial adjustments related to admission to the facility. One of the interventions weas to observe for
signs and symptoms of difficulties in psychosocial adjustment, such as decreased socialization, sad mood,
verbalized wanted to go home. A Focus area of resident had falls. A fall 7/24/23 indicated sent to the ER for
psychiatric evaluation. A fall 8/22/23 therapy to screen and treat if indicated. A fall 8/25/23 anticipate
resident needs for transfers, snacks, and toileting. A Focus area of at risk for excessive bruising /bleeding
related to aspirin and Plavix use. Some of the interventions were to handle resident gently and observe for
signs of bruising. A focused area of the resident required assistance with activities of daily living. Some of
the interventions. Were the resident required. Extensive assist of two staff for bed mobility dressing,
personal hygiene, toilet use, incontinent care, and transfers. The resident required one person assist of the
staff for locomotion around the unit. A Focus area of depression and PTSD. The Resident hallucinated from
the war and nightmares. One of the interventions were a psychiatric consult as needed. A Focused area
identified on 7/25/23 indicated the resident has a history of suicide attempts. referred to inpatient
psychiatric services remove any items that could be used to harm from the resident reach such as cords,
bags, sharp objects, a safety assessment to be completed by clinical staff upon return of the resident from
the hospital. Interventions noted on 8/28/23 were to ensure the resident had a cow bell or other means of
communication if the call light is removed dated and notify the physician as and staff to complete 15-minute
checks on Resident daily.
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran's Home
11466 Honor Lane
Tyler, TX 75708
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0609
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Record review of Resident #2's computerized physician orders indicated an order dated 9/16/22 for Plavix
tablet 75 mg (blood thinner) and Aspirin EC 81 mg. An order dated 6/7/23 indicated refer to counseling
services for evaluation and treatment related to depression. An order dated 8/15/23for physical therapy to
evaluate and treat for therapeutic exercises, therapeutic activities, neuromuscular, reeducation, wheelchair
management and modalities.
Residents Affected - Few
Record review of Resident #2's Psychosocial assessment dated [DATE] indicated this resident was referred
with diagnoses of major depressive disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder with decreased motivation
and elevated anxiety. The resident said he preferred to be alone and called himself an isolate. He had no
interest in hobbies or in church before his placement. He tended to avoid the other residents and had no
interest in them. His responses supported the inference that he had the capacity for reasoning. The
treatment plan was Resident #2 was recommended for psychotherapy with emphasis on redefining grief
and loss, anticipating a lengthy period of trust building. Recommended the following for provider prescribing
psychotropic medications. Mood or behavioral changes noted by staff be made known to the physician on a
timely basis. Recommended therapy to be executed in weekly encounters.
Record review of Resident #2's nurses note dated 07/24/23 at 10:29 a.m. indicated staff was called to
Resident # 2 room and he was lying on the floor on his right side with head toward the TV. Resident #2 was
attempting to self-transfer from the wheelchair to the bed when he fell. He was assisted by three staff
members off the floor, and he denied abdominal pain. Written by RN D.
Record review of Resident #2's incident report dated 7/24/23 at 11:00 a.m. indicated: The writer entered the
room around 11:00 a.m. the resident was lying in bed with the call light cord wrapped around his nek. This
writer removed the call light cord from around his neck and gave him the call light button. He again wrapped
the call light cord to his neck. When the writer tried to remove the cord from his neck, the resident grabbed
my had trying not to let me remove the cord. The writer was able to remove the cord from his neck and put
the cord out of his reach. The resident said, I will not be here long. The DON was notified. Immediate Action
taken: the writer removed the call light cord from his neck and put the cord out of his reach and the DON
was notified. He was oriented to person, situation, and place. The form was signed by LVN A on 7/25/23 the
form indicated the DON was notified on 7/24/23 at 11:00 a.m. The NP and responsible party were notified
on 7/25/23 at 11:00 a.m. completed by LVN A.
Record review of a Suicide Risk Screen Tool with no date indicated Resident #2 had thoughts of wishing he
was dead, his family would be better off without him, thoughts of killing his self and he tried to kill his self.
The resident stated he had attempted to end his life twice. His first attempt was wrapping his bed cord
around his neck and his second was trying to turn his wheelchair over and hit his head. The resident stated
these attempts were yesterday 7/24/23. The resident denied wanting to kill himself today. The patient
required a brief suicide safety assessment to determine if a full mental health evaluation is needed.
Completed by the SW.
Record review of Resident #2's 1(one) hour monitoring tool indicated he was monitored every hour from 11
a.m. on 7/24/23 to 11:00 a.m. on 7/25/23. The monitoring tool was not located in the computer file. They
were provided on 8/29/23 at 1:30 p.m. by SW
Record review of Resident #2's nursing note dated 7/25/23 at 4:19 p.m. entitled late entry for a note dated
7/24/23 at 11:00 a.m. This writer entered Resident #2's room around 11 to take vitals and blood pressure
blood glucose. The resident was lying in bed with a cord wrapped around his neck. This
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran's Home
11466 Honor Lane
Tyler, TX 75708
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0609
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
writer removed the cord from his neck and gave him the call button. He again wrapped the call light cord to
his neck. When this writer tried to remove the cord from around his neck, then her grabbed my hand, trying
to prevent me from removing the cord. This writer was able to remove the cord from his neck and put the
cord out of his reach. The DON was notified. Signed by LVN A.
Record review of social services note dated 7/25/23 at 3:53 p.m. indicated SW was just informed by clinical
staff that Resident #2 had made two attempts to kill himself yesterday. The SW immediately went to
Resident #2 's room to perform a suicide screening. Resident #2 stated that he did try to kill himself two
times yesterday once by wrapping the called light cord around his neck to hang himself. He said in the other
attempt was he was trying to turn over his wheelchair to hit his head on the floor. Resident #2 had been
isolating the past two weeks and had been experiencing an increase in depressive symptoms. The resident
stated he ws not currently suicidal but is open to hospitalization. The SW faxed Resident #2 clinical
information's to the behavioral hospital awaiting update on admission for inpatient psychiatric services, the
social worker will also contact Resident #2's family with an update. Signed by SW
Record review of Resident #2's nursing note dated 7/25/23 at 5:14 p.m. indicated the resident was denied
admission to the behavioral hospital. He will be sent to the local hospital for a psychiatric evaluation due to
suicidal ideations and attempted suicide on yesterday by wrapping the quarter round is neck. The social
worker currently contacting the staff at the local hospital to give report and discuss a need for immediate
and urgent, psychiatric evaluation and placement, the resident had admitted to being suicidal in both
attempts and wanted help. The resident is willing and agreeable with inpatient treatment currently. Written
by RN D
During an interview and record review on 8/28/23 at 5:04 p.m. the DON said Resident #2 tried to commit
suicide on 7/24/23 someone had informed her, but she did not recall what had occurred after that. The DON
said she had looked at Reportable incident triage form that was dated 2017 and it had attempted suicide
listed as one of the things to report. The Administrator was out at that time, and she had not reported the
incident.
During an interview on 8/28/23 at 5:30 p.m. the Administrator the facility Abuse Coordinator said she was at
a conference the week of 7/24/23 and was not aware of the incident until she returned the following week.
She had not reported the incident to the state agency she did not think it was reportable.
During an interview on 8/28/23 at. 6:30 p.m. DON and Administrator were informed of concerns with
Resident #2. The Administrator said she was confused about the whole issue. The DON said she
understood, Resident #2 had tried to commit suicide and they had basically done nothing.
During an interview on 8/29/23 at 1:07 p.m. the SW said Resident #2 had an appointment on 6/29/23 for
counseling but he did not attend the appointment apparently there was a problem with his payer source.
She said he did not have Medicaid part B and his payer source would not pay for the counseling. She
thought he was being seen by counseling weekly, but he was not. She said she was not made aware of the
payer source issue until yesterday.
Record review of the facility policy on abuse dated October 2022 indicated each resident had the right to be
free from abuse. One of the categories of abuse was Deprivation of goods and services that are necessary
to attain or maintain physical, mental, or psychosocial wellbeing. Staff has the knowledge and ability to
provide care and services, but choose not to do so, or acknowledge the request
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
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676311
B. Wing
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/31/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran's Home
11466 Honor Lane
Tyler, TX 75708
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(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0609
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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for assistance from a resident which result in care deficits to a resident. Another category of abuse was
Serious bodily injury is an injury involving substantial risk of death, involving protracted loss or impairment
of the duction of the body requiring medical intervention such as hospitalization, or physical rehabilitation.
The policy indicated any allegation of abuse will be immediately reported to the facility Administrator. The
facility will designate an Abuse Prevention Coordinator responsible for reporting allegations of abuse to the
state agency.
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676311
B. Wing
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/31/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran's Home
11466 Honor Lane
Tyler, TX 75708
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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 - Some
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 each resident environment remained
free of accident hazards as possible and the resident received adequate supervision to prevent accidents
for 1 of 6 residents reviewed for accidents. (Resident #2)
The facility failed to put interventions in place to prevent accidents regarding Resident #2 that had a history
of self-injurious behaviors. Resident #2 tried to harm himself by placing a call light cord around his neck
twice on [DATE]. The resident also had a history of throwing himself out of his wheelchair in attempts to
himself.
The facility failed to ensure:
Resident #2's room was free of all harmful items including the call light cord.
Resident #2 was provided observation and other interventions to ensure he did not harm himself.
Resident #2 was provided with appropriate interventions to prevent or improve his behaviors.
The facility failed to ensure care plan interventions were implemented.
They failed to notify the physician when the resident exhibited self-injurious behavior.
They failed to follow their policy on suicide precautions protocol.
An Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) situation was identified on [DATE]. While the IJ was removed on [DATE] at 6:30
p.m., the facility remained out of compliance at a potential for actual harm with a scope of pattern with a
potential for more than minimal harm, due to the facility's need to evaluate the effectiveness of the
corrective systems
This failure placed residents at risk for hazards due to lack of adequate supervision with the potential for
serious injury and death.
Findings included:
Record review of Resident #2's face sheet with no date indicated he was a [AGE] year-old male admitted to
the facility on [DATE]. Some of his diagnoses were unsteadiness on feet, muscle weakness, personal
history of psychological trauma, diabetes, major depression, and PTSD.
Record review of Resident #2's quarterly MDS dated [DATE] indicated he had moderate cognitive
impairment. He required extensive assistance of two people for transfers and bed mobility. Resident #2
used a wheelchair for ambulation.
Record review of Resident #2's care plan dated [DATE] indicted a Focus area of depression. The Goal was
the Resident #2 would be free of signs and symptoms of depression. Some of the interventions were
contact social services as needed, medications as ordered, observe for change in mental status, observe
for signs and symptoms of depression and psychiatric consult as needed. A Focused area of
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676311
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/31/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran's Home
11466 Honor Lane
Tyler, TX 75708
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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 - Some
difficulty in psychosocial adjustments related to admission to the facility. One of the interventions was to
observe for signs and symptoms of difficulties in psychosocial adjustment, such as decreased socialization,
sad mood, verbalized wanted to go home. A Focus area of resident had falls. A fall [DATE] indicated sent to
the ER for psychiatric evaluation. A fall [DATE] therapy to screen and treat if indicated. A fall [DATE]
anticipate resident needs for transfers, snacks, and toileting. A Focus area of at risk for excessive bruising
/bleeding related to aspirin and Plavix use. Some of the interventions were to handle resident gently and
observe for signs of bruising. A focused area of the resident required assistance with activities of daily
living. Some of the interventions. Were the resident required. Extensive assist of two staff for bed mobility
dressing, personal hygiene, toilet use, incontinent care, and transfers. The resident required one person
assist of the staff for locomotion around the unit. A Focus area of depression and PTSD. The Resident
hallucinated from the war and nightmares. One of the interventions were a psychiatric consult as needed. A
Focused area identified on [DATE] indicated the resident has a history of suicide attempts. Referred to
inpatient psychiatric services remove any items that could be used to harm from the resident reach such as
cords, bags, sharp objects, a safety assessment to be completed by clinical staff upon return of the resident
from the hospital. Interventions noted on [DATE] were to ensure the resident had a cow bell or other means
of communication if the call light is removed dated and notify the physician as and staff to complete
15-minute checks on Resident daily.
During an interview on [DATE] at 12:15p.m. the DON said saw the safety assessment mentioned on the
care plan for Resident #2. She said that was not something that nurses did; it may be something the SW
completed. She also said she reviewed the care plan for Resident #2 and saw the 15 minutes checks. She
said they should still be going on because there was no assessment that said otherwise. However, the
Resident #2 was not being monitored. The DON said the SW had monitoring sheets of 15-minute checks
done on [DATE] and [DATE]. She said she could not remember what she had done on [DATE] to ensure
Resident #2 was safe. She said because at that time she was the only one here and she was over my
head. The DON said the Administrator was at conference, ADON, nurse supervisor, and staff development
nurse all out with Covid. She said the NP was not notified until the next day and she was not aware of any
other residents exhibited suicidal behaviors. She said she did not remember saying anything about making
Resident #2 a DNR. The DON said she was not aware of the recommendations made on [DATE] from the
psychologist for Resident #2 and they were not done.
During an interview on [DATE] at 11:22 a.m. the MDS Coordinator said she put a different care plan
intervention in place every time Resident #2 had a fall. He had 4 falls since [DATE]. She said when he came
back from the hospital, he had some medical changes and now is not as independent as he once was. She
said he was noted to be throwing himself on the floor on [DATE]. She said on [DATE] he said he did not
know how he got on the floor. She said the resident is on Paxil and aspirin and they do weekly skin
assessments to ensure he had no bruising. She said she had put one of interventions for the suicide was to
complete a safety assessment. She said that was nursing 101. She said all they had to do was make sure
the room was safe, remove any objects that could cause harm. She said she was just made aware today
that the call light cord was still in the room. She said the 15-minute checks intervention was to be removed
after the resident and his environment were deemed safe. She said she had no idea that was not
completed.
Record review of Resident #2's computerized physician orders indicated an order dated [DATE] for Plavix
tablet 75 mg (blood thinner) and Aspirin EC 81 mg. An order dated [DATE] indicated refer to counseling
services for evaluation and treatment related to depression. An order dated [DATE] for physical therapy to
evaluate and treat for therapeutic exercises, therapeutic activities, neuromuscular, reeducation, wheelchair
management and
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran's Home
11466 Honor Lane
Tyler, TX 75708
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modalities.
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Record review of Resident #2's Psychosocial assessment dated [DATE] indicated this resident was referred
with a diagnoses of major depressive disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder with decreased motivation
and elevated anxiety. The resident said he preferred to be alone and called himself an isolate. He had no
interest in hobbies or in church before his placement. He tended to avoid the other residents and had no
interest in them. His responses supported the inference that he had the capacity for reasoning. The
treatment plan was Resident #2 was recommended for psychotherapy with emphasis on redefining grief
and loss, anticipating a lengthy period of trust building. Recommended the following for provider prescribing
psychotropic medications. Mood or behavioral changes noted by staff be made know to the physician on a
timely basis. Recommended therapy to be executed in weekly encounters. Completed by Psychologist
contracted by the facility.
Residents Affected - Some
Record review of Resident #2's nurses note dated [DATE] at 10:29 a.m. indicated was called to Resident #
2 and he was lying on the floor on his right side with head toward the TV. Resident #2 was attempting to
self-transfer from the wheelchair to the bed when he fell. He was assisted by three staff members off the
floor, and he denied abdominal pain. Written by RN D.
Record review of Resident #2's incident report dated [DATE] at 11:00 a.m. indicated. The writer entered the
room around 11:00 a.m. the resident was lying in bed with the call light cord wrapped around his nek. This
writer removed the call light cord from around his neck and gave him the call light button. He again wrapped
the call light cord to his neck. When the write tried to remove the cord form his neck, the resident grabbed
my had trying not to let me remove the cord. The writer was able to remove the cord from his neck and put
the cord out of his reach. The resident said, I will not be here long. The DON was notified. Immediate Action
taken: the writer removed the call light cord from his neck nd put the cord out of his reach and the DON was
notified. He was oriented to person, situation, and place. The form was signed by LVN A on [DATE] the form
indicated the DON was notified on [DATE] at 11:00 a.m. The NP and responsible party were notified on
[DATE] at 11:00 a.m. Completed by LVN A
Record review of a Suicide Risk Screen Tool with no date indicated Resident #2 had thoughts of wishing he
was dead, his family would be better off without him, thoughts of killing his self and he tried to kill his self.
The resident stated he had attempted to end his life twice. His first attempt was wrapping his bed cord
around his neck and his second was trying to turn his wheelchair over and hit his head. The resident stated
these attempts were yesterday [DATE]. The resident denied wanting to kill himself today. The patient
required a brief suicide safety assessment to determine if a full mental health evaluation is needed.
Completed by the SW.
Record review of Resident #2's 1 (one) hour monitoring tool indicated he was monitored every hour from 11
a.m. on [DATE] to 11:00 a.m. on [DATE]. The monitoring tool was not located in the computer file. They were
provided on [DATE] at 1:30 p.m. by the SW
Record review of social services note dated [DATE] at 3:53 p.m. indicated SW was just informed by clinical
staff that Resident #2 had made two attempts to kill himself yesterday. The SW immediately went to
Resident #2 's room to perform a suicide screening. Resident #2 to stated that he did try to kill himself two
times yesterday once by wrapping the called light cord around his neck to hang himself. He said in the other
attempt was he was trying to turn over his wheelchair to hit his head on the floor. Resident #2 had been
isolating the past two weeks and had been experiencing an increase in depressive symptoms. The resident
stated he ws not currently suicidal but is open to
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran's Home
11466 Honor Lane
Tyler, TX 75708
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Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Some
hospitalization. SW faxed Resident #2 clinical information's to the behavioral hospital awaiting update on
admission for inpatient psychiatric services, the social worker will also contact Resident #2's family with an
update. Signed by the SW.
Record review of Resident #2's nursing note dated [DATE] at 4:19 p.m. entitled late entry for a note dated
[DATE] at 11:00 a.m. This writer entered Resident #2's room around 11 to take vitals and blood pressure
blood glucose. The resident was lying in bed with a cord wrapped around his neck. This writer removed the
cord from his neck and gave him the call button. He again wrapped the call light cord to his neck. When this
writer tried to remove the cord from around his neck, there is a grabbed my hand, trying not to let me
remove the cord. This writer was able to remove the cord from his neck and put the cord out of his reach.
The DON was notified signed by LVN A.
Record review of Resident #2's nursing note dated [DATE] at 5:14 p.m. indicated the resident was denied
admission to the behavioral hospital. He will be sent to the local hospital for a psychiatric evaluation due to
suicidal ideations in attempted suicide on yesterday by wrapping the quarter round is neck. The social
worker currently contacting the staff at the local hospital to give report and discuss a need for immediate
and urgent, psychiatric evaluation and placement, the resident had admitted to being suicidal in both
attempts and wanted help. The resident is willing and agreeable with inpatient treatment currently.
Record review of Resident #2's hospital psychiatric consult dated [DATE] at 10:36 p.m. indicated Resident
#2 presented to the ER with a history of depression, schizophrenia presenting following a suicide attempt
he has extensive medical history with severe debility and neurocognitive deficits. It is difficult to perform a
complete psychiatric eval, given his memory impairments and aphasia. He did report depressive symptoms
along with his suicide attempt yesterday in the contacts of recent family stressors. It seemed many of the
symptoms had been ongoing for some time. His chart showed he was only taking Zoloft 50 mg and he
denied taking any other psychiatric medications recently. Finding placement for him will likely take some
time since he is completely dependent upon staff for ADLs. We will continue to monitor him and monitor his
progress daily disposition given intimate risk outside of a secure environment. Recommended inpatient
psychiatric admission on ce medically cleared. It was reported the resident was transferred from the
nursing home after attempting suicide by wrapping a cord around his neck and falling from his wheelchair.
The patient does not deny that he was did that thing. He said he was a suicidal but stated he is no longer
having suicidal ideations now. He reported that he wanted to hurt himself because he was tired of sitting
around and doing nothing all day. He stated that he had these thoughts recently for recurrently for several
years, but he could not say exactly how long. The resident said he had no previous suicide attempts and
stated he would not try. If he returned home, and he reported auditory hallucinations. He reported that
these hallucinations revolve around light at the end of the tunnel, but they did not tell him to harm his
himself. He has had recent stressors of his family member taking his money. The resident reported
occasional hopelessness, and he reported auditory hallucinations 2 to 3 times a month regarding going
down a tunnel but is unable to elaborate. He also reported visual hallucinations of his deceased mom for
the past 10 years he denied these hallucinations as being distressful and stated they are not related to his
attempt. He said he was diagnosed with schizophrenia three years ago and said the voices started after he
had a heart attack. The resident had three suicide attempts. His suicidal screen indicated that he was a
high risk for suicide. His judgment was poor. He is unable to perform self-care and ADLs without assistance.
His insight was in poor condition, his coping skills and reasoning reasons for continuing living comments.
The patient is cooperative on exam but can become irritable when discussing his life at the nursing home.
Given the patient age and some inconsistencies in his history and personal information between the
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676311
B. Wing
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COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran's Home
11466 Honor Lane
Tyler, TX 75708
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F 0689
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Some
patient in the nursing home, raising suspicion of the contributory factors from possible dementia there is a
high suspicion of depressive origins due to the patient's history of major depressive disorder, decreased
concentration, suicidal ideation/attempts, hallucinations, raise, concerns of depression, with psychotic
features. The resident was placed on suicide precautions.
Record review of Resident #2's history and physical dated [DATE] at 2:53 p.m. indicated that a psychiatric
consult was performed on the patient while he was in the emergency room on 7/25 /23 with repeat visits by
the inpatient psychiatric team on [DATE] and [DATE]. It was recommended inpatient psychiatric admission
for the patient when medically cleared. He was admitted today into inpatient due to mental status and for
emerging atrial fibrillation. Geriatric psychiatric unit here at the hospital is unable to take the patient due to
his condition.
Record review of a nursing note dated [DATE] at 1:27 PM. Indicated Resident #2 remained in the ER at the
local hospital at this time. The staff at the hospital currently trying to find placement for him due to active
hallucinations and suicidal ideations, as well as multiple attempted suicides. The ER staff have not been
able to place this resident due to physical/medical limitations of mobility. The medical records from the ER
stay were obtained as well as his current face sheet, medication list, and previous records have been
provided to the VA land board representative to assist with placement for the resident as well. Per the ER
staff the resident is calm and compliant at this time and he admitted , his attempts, and he continued to
want help with the issues and will sign a voluntary for inpatient psychiatric treatment. Signed by RN D
Record review of Resident #2's nursing note dated [DATE] at 10:00 a.m. indicated the RN called a local
hospital and spoke with a nurse who reported on yesterday they were still waiting on psychiatric placement
for Resident #2 however, had medical episode, and then he was admitted medically at the hospital the
admitting MD included suicidal ideations in his diagnosis and he will be seen by psychiatric services during
his admission. At this time, it is expected to be a 3-to-5-day admission due to the onset of arrhythmia(
improper beating of the heart). Signed by RN D
Record review of Resident #2 's nurses note dated [DATE] at 10:02 a.m. indicated a report received from
the doctor at the local hospital physician said that the psychiatrist has signed off on the residence
discharge and it will take a few days to weeks for the resident to return to baseline. They feel medical status
was related to dementia and delirium, causing suicidal ideations. The resident has been on one-to-one
observation the doctor recommended returning to the home facility for removal of potential harmful items no
access to linens, at risk items, and frequent checks every 2-to-3-hour checks. The resident continued Zoloft,
Abilify discontinued, potassium and magnesium a little low so supplement, recommend it with repeat lab in
one week. The DON was notified and approved the return of the Resident with Resident up a wheelchair
without one-to-one supervision, the hospital to arrange transport. Signed by RN H
Record review of Resident #2 's nurses note dated [DATE] at 1:10 p.m. indicated the resident retuned to the
facility from the hospital. Signed by LVN A
Record review of Resident #2 's nurses note dated [DATE] indicated the resident was found unresponsive
and sent to the hospital. Signed by LVN Z
Record review of Resident #2 's nurses note dated [DATE] at 9:46 p.m. indicated the resident retuned to the
facility due to a diagnosis of acute encephalopathy(functional alteration of mental status due to systemic
factors). At 11:37 p.m. the resident was placed on suicide protocol of every 15 min
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran's Home
11466 Honor Lane
Tyler, TX 75708
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F 0689
checks. Signed by RN
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Record review of Resident #2 's nurses note dated [DATE] at 3:38 p.m. indicated frequent visual checks
done and monitor for suicidal thoughts and behaviors. (last mention of suicidal monitoring) signed LVN A
Residents Affected - Some
Record review of Resident #2's 15-minute monitoring sheets from [DATE] starting at 9:45 p.m. to [DATE] at
8:00 p.m.
Record review of Resident #2's incident report dated [DATE] at 4:00 p.m. indicated the DON was called by
the charge nurse to report Resident #2 had fallen. The resident was lying on the floor in his room with his
head towards the floor and the feet toward the bed. On the floor was the resident's remote control and a
water bottle. The resident stated that he lost his balance and fell out of the wheelchair attempting to pick up
his tv remote off the floor. A head-to-toe assessment was conducted with no injuries noted, the resident
was assisted off the floor into bed, initiated neuro checks, and notified responsible party of fall with no
injuries.
Record review of Resident #2's incident report dated [DATE] at 3:00 p.m. indicated the was called to the
room with Resident #2 lying on the floor next to the bed. Ensure they initiated the facility policy of suicide
precautions, the resident said he was getting up. The resident was assessed, and neuros and vital signs
taken.
Record review of Resident #2's a Fall Risk Screen dated [DATE] at 1:46 p.m. indicated the resident had falls
on [DATE] and [DATE] and was identified as high risk for falls. The comments were Resident #2 did not
know his limitations
Record review of Resident #2's Post Fall Assessment form with a lock date of [DATE] at 4:10 p.m. Record
review of Resident#2's fall on [DATE] at 1:00 p.m. The resident said he didn't know how it happened. He
was getting up from the wheelchair, he received a skin tear to the left elbow and the nurse practitioner was
notified and the responsible party. The care plan review indicated it was an intentional fall due to being mad
at family interventions and recommendations. Post fall was one hour observation checks initiated on [DATE]
into monitor for signs and symptoms of hallucinations and flashbacks initiate Q1 hour observation sheet the
potential interventions were assistive, mobile device, wheelchair, positioning/seating device, elevation,
evaluation of footwear, elevation of hide the bed, change in footwear, nightlight, bed in lowest position,
recline chair, mechanical lift for transfer, toileting, schedule, therapy , safety cues, reinforce reminders,
assistive devices within reach, signage, stop sign, evaluate timing of medication's, occupational therapy,
daily nap, restorative program, psychiatric evaluation, medical evaluation, anti-tippers, pain assessment,
body pillows for positioning, wider mattress, drop seat in wheelchair, anti-roll back brakes, wheelchair,
break, extensions with tops, painted orange for additional visual cues, medication review, and evaluate
activity program and encourage participation. The care plan had been updated and addendum indicated.
Risk factors included multiple recent and previous falls, current flashbacks/hallucinations, previous
intentional falls due to suicidal ideations, and anger towards family. During the IDT review, it was
determined that the root cause of the fall was due to flashbacks/intentional falling to the anger with the
family member. Resident number two admitted throwing himself on the floor due to anger and admitted to
having current flashbacks to war/hallucinations, intervention/care plans, updated and documented above.
Record review of Resident #2 's nurses note dated [DATE] at 10:34 a.m. indicated it was reported to
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran's Home
11466 Honor Lane
Tyler, TX 75708
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Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Some
this RN the resident fall on [DATE] was most likely purposeful due to anger and another attempt to harm
himself. This resident spoke with his family member just prior to his fall. The family member said they were
not coming to visit that day. The resident was very angry and upset. This resident has also stated in the past
that he throws himself from his wheelchair on purpose to inflict harm on himself. The fall occurred
immediately after he spoke to the family member. It was his third fall within this past week. The resident told
the SW he was not trying to hurt himself. However, her had a smirk on his face and laughed during the
evaluation. A cowbell was placed in the resident's room for use as a call light system. Th maintenance was
contacted to assist staff in making the room safe and safely removed the old call light. Signed by RN D.
Record review of Resident #2's social service note created on [DATE] at 11:07 a.m. titles late entry for
[DATE] at 10:03 a.m. indicated the SW spoke with Resident #2 to inquire on whether his recent falls were
an attempt for self-harm or [NAME] as the resident has historically caused falls as an attempt to self-harm.
Resident #2 stated he did not try to hurt himself. He denied having any suicidal indication. The resident
stated, I am in a better mindset. SW encouraged the resident to let staff know if his mental health starts to
decline. The SW will continue to monitor the resident for behaviors. Signed by the SW
Record review of Resident #2's social services note dated [DATE] at 11:21 a.m. indicated Resident to be
evaluate for counseling though the VA on [DATE] at 9:00 a.m.
During an interview on [DATE] at 2:00 p.m. the SW said on [DATE] she was told by multiple staff that on
Monday, [DATE] Resident #2 wrapped a cord around his neck and said he wanted to die. The SW said she
was off on [DATE] but when she returned to work on [DATE] the only thing that was said about Resident #2
in the morning meeting was the DON said to look at making him a DNR. The SW said an ECA reported to
RN D that Resident #2 had tried to kill himself the day before, and they got sent him out to the hospital. She
said there were issues with care dynamic with his family member a few months ago, he got really
depressed. She said she did a referral for psychological services at that time. The SW said she asked
Resident #2 today if he was suicidal and he was very sarcastic, but said no. He went to the hospital but was
not admitted to the Behavioral health due to physical and medical issues. She said he received weekly
counseling, but she did not know how that was going.
During an interview on [DATE] at 2:35 p.m. with RN D said Resident #2 had two suicide attempts on
Monday, [DATE]. They were not informed about the suicide. The only thing that was brought up in the
Morning meeting regarding Resident #2 was the DON wanted to make him a DNR. She said the DON was
aware of the attempted suicide and did not put any interventions into place. She said LVN A was the nurse
that was on duty on [DATE]. RN D said LVN A did not complete a nursing note or incident report until
instructed to do so on [DATE]. RN D said LVN A said Resident #2 wrapped the call light cord around his
neck, and she told the DON. She said LVN A said she was not given any instruction of what to do or how to
procced with Resident #2. RN D said she called the SW on [DATE], and she came and did a suicide
screen. She said the SW contacted the Behavior Health Hospital and Resident #2 was sent to the local
hospital for a medical clearance to be admitted to the Behavior Health unit. RN D said on today [DATE] they
removed all sharps from his room. She said they gave Resident #2 a call bell and moved the call light out of
his reach. She said she had requested help from Maintenance to remove Resident #2's call light cord from
the room, they had tried to remove the call light but was unable to without it continuously beeping. She said
maintenance told her to push the reset button and did not come and remove the call light cord. She said
she had told him his directions did not work. RN D said Resident#2 was agitated today because were trying
to remove things from his room. She said he had been depressed for a while. She said he is often
depressed around Christmas because he lost several
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran's Home
11466 Honor Lane
Tyler, TX 75708
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Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Some
family members around Christmas. RN D said she had gotten reports that Resident #2 was depressed, and
they got counseling for him. She said she did not know exactly what lead to the attempt on [DATE]. RN D
said Resident #2 often gets upset with the family member and acted out. She said Resident # 2 had put
himself on the floor on yesterday per staff reports after having an issue with the family member. RN D said
they asked him today if he wanted to hurt himself, he said no but was sarcastic with his remark.
During an interview on [DATE] at 2:50 a.m. LVN E said he had worked at the facility for 1 year. He said
Resident #2 had moments that he appeared depressed. He said he had not voiced any suicidal thoughts to
him. He said he thought part of his problems with his falls was he did not know his limitations.
During an interview and observation on [DATE] at 2:55 p.m. observation of Resident #2 showed him in bed
and the bed was at waist height, there was a mat on the floor. Resident #2 said he did not want to die. He
said that he wrapped the cord around his neck to prove to them that he could do it. He could not explain
what he meant by them. He answered questions with appropriate answers and facial expressions.
Observation of the room showed the call light was present. It was behind the bed; however, Resident #2
had a grabber on his table that would assist him to reach it. There was also a long cord connected to the
electric lift over the bed the cord was between 6 to 9 feet long plugged into the wall by his bed. He said he
was not throwing his self on the floor to hurt his self. Resident #2 said he just fell, and he did not know why.
Said he was not feeling well, he was eating okay, and sleeping okay. He said he did not like to attend
activities he was a loner and mostly liked to stay to himself. He said had his tv and his computer. He said he
was depressed sometimes and would like to have someone to talk to about his issues. The resident said he
had not talked to a counselor but would like to.
During an interview on [DATE] at 3:10 p.m. ECA F said she was not here when Resident #2 put the cord
around his neck. She said Resident #2 had put himself on the floor a few times. He would get mad with his
family member either they would not come to visit, not answer the phone or something that would make him
mad. She said on yesterday the family member would not answer the phone, or said something he did not
like, and he wound up on the floor. She said he had just gone into his room. He was barley in the door, and
he was on the floor. ECA F said Resident #2 had temper tantrums when did not get his way. She said
Resident #2 did say he did not want to be here on occasion. She said he cannot stand up and he is a Hoyer
lift transfer. She said Resident #2 puts his bed up high even when we tell him to keep it low. ECA F said
Resident #2 had a fall mat on the floor, in July he told me he would not be here long. She said they moved
all his sharps and things in the bathroom, and Resident #2 cannot get them without assistance. She said
they gave him a call bell if he needs anything, but the call light is still in the room.
During an interview on [DATE] at 3:20 p.m. ESA L said Resident #2 had not told her he wanted to die. She
said sometimes he said he want to go, get out of here, and he talked of going home to Arkansas or
Oklahoma. She said the normal behavior for Resident #2 was agitated. he will throw cups and tables. ECA
L said for last two months he had been a little nicer, spend most time in the room. She said they told her he
had a cord around his neck, but did not see it.
During an interview on [DATE]at 3:24 p.m. ECA R said she worked here one year and said that Resident #2
was lonely. She said his family member used come a lot but does not anymore. She said he got mad at the
family member and would be depressed. She said when he is depressed, he just looks sad and
disconnected from everything. ECA R said Resident #2 did not interact much with the others, but he
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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11466 Honor Lane
Tyler, TX 75708
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Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Some
did show some difference in his moods. She said she was told in July Resident # 2 wrapped the cord
around his neck, but he said nothing to her about wanting to die. ECA R said Resident #2 did throw temper
tantrums and would throw his self out of chair at times. ECA R said she did not know if he was just angry or
trying to hurt himself for attention. She said when asked how did you fall or why did you fall Resident #2
would say thing like I just fell.
During an interview on [DATE] at 4:05 p.m. the Maintenance Director said he was informed this morning
that they wanted to remove the call light in Resident #2's room. He told whoever called him what to do to
remove it. He said they called him about it still ringing when the cord was removed. He told them to just
press reset button. He had not gone to check it out and he had not sent any of his guys to look at the issue.
He said he did not know if the call light was still there or not.
During an interview and record review on [DATE] at 5:04 p.m. the DON said Resident #2 tried to commit
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11466 Honor Lane
Tyler, TX 75708
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jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Some
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and
services.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure each resident received necessary
behavioral health care services to maintain the highest practicable mental and psychosocial wellbeing for 1
of 6 residents reviewed for behavioral services. (Resident #2)
The facility failed to:
Ensure psychological services were provided as ordered by the physician
Intervene and provide safety measures on [DATE] when Resident #2 tried to kill himself. He wrapped a call
light cord around his neck twice and threw himself from the wheelchair.
Ensure they initiated the facility policy on Suicide Precautions.
Have a interventions and a system in place to monitor Resident #2's behaviors when he began to exhibit
harmful behaviors of throwing his self on the floor.
Ensure Resident #2's care plan interventions were followed such as continued 15-minute morning, a safety
assessment.
Ensure the physician was aware of his self-injurious behaviors.
Ensure the call light cord was removed and out of his reach after the resident used it twice by wrapping it
around his neck. It was removed on [DATE] after surveyor intervention.
Facility failed to put interventions in place after the resident returned from the hospital to address his
behavioral health needs.
An Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) situation was identified on [DATE] p.m. While the IJ was removed on [DATE] at
6:30 p.m., the facility remained out of compliance at a potential for actual harm with a scope of pattern with
a potential for more than minimal harm, due to the facility's need to evaluate the effectiveness of the
corrective systems.
This failure placed residents at risk for lack of behavioral health services with the potential for serious injury
and death.
Findings included:
Record review of Resident #2's face sheet with no date indicated he was a [AGE] year-old male admitted to
the facility on [DATE]. Some of his diagnoses were unsteadiness on feet, muscle weakness, personal
history of psychological trauma, diabetes, major depression, and PTSD.
Record review of Resident #2's quarterly MDS dated [DATE] indicated he had moderate cognitive
impairment. He required extensive assistance of two people for transfers and bed mobility. Resident #2
used a wheelchair for ambulation.
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Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran's Home
11466 Honor Lane
Tyler, TX 75708
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Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Some
Record review of Resident #2's care plan dated [DATE] indicted a Focus area of depression. The Goal was
the Resident #2 would be free of signs and symptoms of depression. Some of the interventions were
contact social services as needed, medications as ordered, observe for change in mental status, observe
for signs and symptoms of depression and psychiatric consult as needed. A Focused area of difficulty in
psychosocial adjustments related to admission to the facility. One of the interventions was to observe for
signs and symptoms of difficulties in psychosocial adjustment, such as decreased socialization, sad mood,
verbalized wanted to go home. A Focus area of resident had falls. A fall [DATE] indicated sent to the ER for
psychiatric evaluation. A fall [DATE] therapy to screen and treat if indicated. A fall [DATE] anticipate resident
needs for transfers, snacks, and toileting. A Focus area of at risk for excessive bruising /bleeding related to
aspirin and Plavix use. Some of the interventions were to handle resident gently and observe for signs of
bruising. A focused area of the resident required assistance with activities of daily living. Some of the
interventions. Were the resident required. Extensive assist of two staff for bed mobility dressing, personal
hygiene, toilet use, incontinent care, and transfers. The resident required one person assist of the staff for
locomotion around the unit. A Focus area of depression and PTSD. The Resident hallucinated from the war
and nightmares. One of the interventions were a psychiatric consult as needed. A Focused area identified
on [DATE] indicated the resident has a history of suicide attempts. Referred to inpatient psychiatric services
remove any items that could be used to harm from the resident reach such as cords, bags, sharp objects, a
safety assessment to be completed by clinical staff upon return of the resident from the hospital.
Interventions noted on [DATE] were to ensure the resident had a cow bell or other means of communication
if the call light is removed dated and notify the physician as and staff to complete 15-minute checks on
Resident daily.
During an interview on [DATE] at 12:15p.m. the DON said saw the safety assessment mentioned on the
care plan for Resident #2. She said that was not something that nurses did; it may be something the SW
completed. She also said she reviewed the care plan for Resident #2 and saw the 15 minutes checks. She
said they should still be going on because there was no assessment that said otherwise. However, the
Resident #2 was not being monitored. The DON said the SW had monitoring sheets of 15-minute checks
done on [DATE] and [DATE]. She said she could not remember what she had done on [DATE] to ensure
Resident #2 was safe. She said because at that time she was the only one here and she was over my
head. The DON said the Administrator was at conference, ADON, nurse supervisor, and staff development
nurse all out with Covid. She said the NP was not notified until the next day and she was not aware of any
other residents exhibited suicidal behaviors. She said she did not remember saying anything about making
Resident #2 a DNR. The DON said she was not aware of the recommendations made on [DATE] from the
psychologist for Resident #2 and they were not done.
During an interview on [DATE] at 11:22 a.m. the MDS Coordinator said she put a different care plan
intervention in place every time Resident #2 had a fall. He had 4 falls since [DATE]. She said when he came
back from the hospital, he had some medical changes and now is not as independent as he once was. She
said he was noted to be throwing himself on the floor on [DATE]. She said on [DATE] he said he did not
know how he got on the floor. She said the resident is on Paxil and aspirin and they do weekly skin
assessments to ensure he had no bruising. She said she had put one of interventions for the suicide was to
complete a safety assessment. She said that was nursing 101. She said all they had to do was make sure
the room was safe, remove any objects that could cause harm. She said she was just made aware today
that the call light cord was still in the room. She said the 15-minute checks intervention was to be removed
after the resident and his environment were deemed safe. She said she had no idea that was not
completed.
Record review of Resident #2's
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Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran's Home
11466 Honor Lane
Tyler, TX 75708
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Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Some
computerized physician orders indicated an order dated [DATE] for Plavix tablet 75 mg (blood thinner) and
Aspirin EC 81 mg. An order dated [DATE] indicated refer to counseling services for evaluation and
treatment related to depression. An order dated [DATE] for physical therapy to evaluate and treat for
therapeutic exercises, therapeutic activities, neuromuscular, reeducation, wheelchair management and
modalities.
Record review of Resident #2's Psychosocial assessment dated [DATE] indicated this resident was referred
with a diagnoses of major depressive disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder with decreased motivation
and elevated anxiety. The resident said he preferred to be alone and called himself an isolate. He had no
interest in hobbies or in church before his placement. He tended to avoid the other residents and had no
interest in them. His responses supported the inference that he had the capacity for reasoning. The
treatment plan was Resident #2 was recommended for psychotherapy with emphasis on redefining grief
and loss, anticipating a lengthy period of trust building. Recommended the following for provider prescribing
psychotropic medications. Mood or behavioral changes noted by staff be made know to the physician on a
timely basis. Recommended therapy to be executed in weekly encounters. Completed by Psychologist
contracted by the facility.
Record review of Resident #2's nurses note dated [DATE] at 10:29 a.m. indicated was called to Resident #
2 and he was lying on the floor on his right side with head toward the TV. Resident #2 was attempting to
self-transfer from the wheelchair to the bed when he fell. He was assisted by three staff members off the
floor, and he denied abdominal pain. Written by RN D.
Record review of Resident #2's incident report dated [DATE] at 11:00 a.m. indicated. The writer entered the
room around 11:00 a.m. the resident was lying in bed with the call light cord wrapped around his nek. This
writer removed the call light cord from around his neck and gave him the call light button. He again wrapped
the call light cord to his neck. When the write tried to remove the cord form his neck, the resident grabbed
my had trying not to let me remove the cord. The writer was able to remove the cord from his neck and put
the cord out of his reach. The resident said, I will not be here long. The DON was notified. Immediate Action
taken: the writer removed the call light cord from his neck nd put the cord out of his reach and the DON was
notified. He was oriented to person, situation, and place. The form was signed by LVN A on [DATE] the form
indicated the DON was notified on [DATE] at 11:00 a.m. The NP and responsible party were notified on
[DATE] at 11:00 a.m. Completed by LVN A
Record review of a Suicide Risk Screen Tool with no date indicated Resident #2 had thoughts of wishing he
was dead, his family would be better off without him, thoughts of killing his self and he tried to kill his self.
The resident stated he had attempted to end his life twice. His first attempt was wrapping his bed cord
around his neck and his second was trying to turn his wheelchair over and hit his head. The resident stated
these attempts were yesterday [DATE]. The resident denied wanting to kill himself today. The patient
required a brief suicide safety assessment to determine if a full mental health evaluation is needed.
Completed by the SW.
Record review of Resident #2's 1 (one) hour monitoring tool indicated he was monitored every hour from 11
a.m. on [DATE] to 11:00 a.m. on [DATE]. The monitoring tool was not located in the computer file. They were
provided on [DATE] at 1:30 p.m. by the SW
Record review of social services note dated [DATE] at 3:53 p.m. indicated SW was just informed by clinical
staff that Resident #2 had made two attempts to kill himself yesterday. The SW immediately went to
Resident #2 's room to perform a suicide screening. Resident #2 to stated that he did try to
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran's Home
11466 Honor Lane
Tyler, TX 75708
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F 0740
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
kill himself two times yesterday once by wrapping the called light cord around his neck to hang himself. He
said in the other attempt was he was trying to turn over his wheelchair to hit his head on the floor. Resident
#2 had been isolating the past two weeks and had been experiencing an increase in depressive symptoms.
The resident stated he ws not currently suicidal but is open to hospitalization. SW faxed Resident #2 clinical
information's to the behavioral hospital awaiting update on admission for inpatient psychiatric services, the
social worker will also contact Resident #2's family with an update. Signed by the SW.
Residents Affected - Some
Record review of Resident #2's nursing note dated [DATE] at 4:19 p.m. entitled late entry for a note dated
[DATE] at 11:00 a.m. This writer entered Resident #2's room around 11 to take vitals and blood pressure
blood glucose. The resident was lying in bed with a cord wrapped around his neck. This writer removed the
cord from his neck and gave him the call button. He again wrapped the call light cord to his neck. When this
writer tried to remove the cord from around his neck, there is a grabbed my hand, trying not to let me
remove the cord. This writer was able to remove the cord from his neck and put the cord out of his reach.
The DON was notified signed by LVN A.
Record review of Resident #2's nursing note dated [DATE] at 5:14 p.m. indicated the resident was denied
admission to the behavioral hospital. He will be sent to the local hospital for a psychiatric evaluation due to
suicidal ideations in attempted suicide on yesterday by wrapping the quarter round is neck. The social
worker currently contacting the staff at the local hospital to give report and discuss a need for immediate
and urgent, psychiatric evaluation and placement, the resident had admitted to being suicidal in both
attempts and wanted help. The resident is willing and agreeable with inpatient treatment currently.
Record review of Resident #2's hospital psychiatric consult dated [DATE] at 10:36 p.m. indicated Resident
#2 presented to the ER with a history of depression, schizophrenia presenting following a suicide attempt
he has extensive medical history with severe debility and neurocognitive deficits. It is difficult to perform a
complete psychiatric eval, given his memory impairments and aphasia. He did report depressive symptoms
along with his suicide attempt yesterday in the contacts of recent family stressors. It seemed many of the
symptoms had been ongoing for some time. His chart showed he was only taking Zoloft 50 mg and he
denied taking any other psychiatric medications recently. Finding placement for him will likely take some
time since he is completely dependent upon staff for ADLs. We will continue to monitor him and monitor his
progress daily disposition given intimate risk outside of a secure environment. Recommended inpatient
psychiatric admission on ce medically cleared. It was reported the resident was transferred from the
nursing home after attempting suicide by wrapping a cord around his neck and falling from his wheelchair.
The patient does not deny that he was did that thing. He said he was a suicidal but stated he is no longer
having suicidal ideations now. He reported that he wanted to hurt himself because he was tired of sitting
around and doing nothing all day. He stated that he had these thoughts recently for recurrently for several
years, but he could not say exactly how long. The resident said he had no previous suicide attempts and
stated he would not try. If he returned home, and he reported auditory hallucinations. He reported that
these hallucinations revolve around light at the end of the tunnel, but they did not tell him to harm his
himself. He has had recent stressors of his family member taking his money. The resident reported
occasional hopelessness, and he reported auditory hallucinations 2 to 3 times a month regarding going
down a tunnel but is unable to elaborate. He also reported visual hallucinations of his deceased mom for
the past 10 years he denied these hallucinations as being distressful and stated they are not related to his
attempt. He said he was diagnosed with schizophrenia three years ago and said the voices started after he
had a heart attack. The resident had three suicide attempts. His suicidal screen indicated that he was a
high risk for suicide. His judgment was
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Tyler, TX 75708
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poor. He is unable to perform self-care and ADLs without assistance. His insight was in poor condition, his
coping skills and reasoning reasons for continuing living comments. The patient is cooperative on exam but
can become irritable when discussing his life at the nursing home. Given the patient age and some
inconsistencies in his history and personal information between the patient in the nursing home, raising
suspicion of the contributory factors from possible dementia there is a high suspicion of depressive origins
due to the patient's history of major depressive disorder, decreased concentration, suicidal
ideation/attempts, hallucinations, raise, concerns of depression, with psychotic features. The resident was
placed on suicide precautions.
Record review of Resident #2's history and physical dated [DATE] at 2:53 p.m. indicated that a psychiatric
consult was performed on the patient while he was in the emergency room on 7/25 /23 with repeat visits by
the inpatient psychiatric team on [DATE] and [DATE]. It was recommended inpatient psychiatric admission
for the patient when medically cleared. He was admitted today into inpatient due to mental status and for
emerging atrial fibrillation. Geriatric psychiatric unit here at the hospital is unable to take the patient due to
his condition.
Record review of a nursing note dated [DATE] at 1:27 PM. Indicated Resident #2 remained in the ER at the
local hospital at this time. The staff at the hospital currently trying to find placement for him due to active
hallucinations and suicidal ideations, as well as multiple attempted suicides. The ER staff have not been
able to place this resident due to physical/medical limitations of mobility. The medical records from the ER
stay were obtained as well as his current face sheet, medication list, and previous records have been
provided to the VA land board representative to assist with placement for the resident as well. Per the ER
staff the resident is calm and compliant at this time and he admitted , his attempts, and he continued to
want help with the issues and will sign a voluntary for inpatient psychiatric treatment. Signed by RN D
Record review of Resident #2's nursing note dated [DATE] at 10:00 a.m. indicated the RN called a local
hospital and spoke with a nurse who reported on yesterday they were still waiting on psychiatric placement
for Resident #2 however, had medical episode, and then he was admitted medically at the hospital the
admitting MD included suicidal ideations in his diagnosis and he will be seen by psychiatric services during
his admission. At this time, it is expected to be a 3-to-5-day admission due to the onset of arrhythmia(
improper beating of the heart). Signed by RN D
Record review of Resident #2 's nurses note dated [DATE] at 10:02 a.m. indicated a report received from
the doctor at the local hospital physician said that the psychiatrist has signed off on the residence
discharge and it will take a few days to weeks for the resident to return to baseline. They feel medical status
was related to dementia and delirium, causing suicidal ideations. The resident has been on one-to-one
observation the doctor recommended returning to the home facility for removal of potential harmful items no
access to linens, at risk items, and frequent checks every 2-to-3-hour checks. The resident continued Zoloft,
Abilify discontinued, potassium and magnesium a little low so supplement, recommend it with repeat lab in
one week. The DON was notified and approved the return of the Resident with Resident up a wheelchair
without one-to-one supervision, the hospital to arrange transport. Signed by RN H
Record review of Resident #2 's nurses note dated [DATE] at 1:10 p.m. indicated the resident retuned to the
facility from the hospital. Signed by LVN A
Record review of Resident #2 's nurses note dated [DATE] indicated the resident was found unresponsive
and sent to the hospital. Signed by LVN Z
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11466 Honor Lane
Tyler, TX 75708
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Level of Harm - Immediate
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safety
Record review of Resident #2 's nurses note dated [DATE] at 9:46 p.m. indicated the resident retuned to the
facility due to a diagnosis of acute encephalopathy(functional alteration of mental status due to systemic
factors). At 11:37 p.m. the resident was placed on suicide protocol of every 15 min checks. Signed by RN
Record review of Resident #2 's nurses note dated [DATE] at 3:38 p.m. indicated frequent visual checks
done and monitor for suicidal thoughts and behaviors. (last mention of suicidal monitoring) signed LVN A
Residents Affected - Some
Record review of Resident #2's 15-minute monitoring sheets from [DATE] starting at 9:45 p.m. to [DATE] at
8:00 p.m.
Record review of Resident #2's incident report dated [DATE] at 4:00 p.m. indicated the DON was called by
the charge nurse to report Resident #2 had fallen. The resident was lying on the floor in his room with his
head towards the floor and the feet toward the bed. On the floor was the resident's remote control and a
water bottle. The resident stated that he lost his balance and fell out of the wheelchair attempting to pick up
his tv remote off the floor. A head-to-toe assessment was conducted with no injuries noted, the resident
was assisted off the floor into bed, initiated neuro checks, and notified responsible party of fall with no
injuries.
Record review of Resident #2's incident report dated [DATE] at 3:00 p.m. indicated the was called to the
room with Resident #2 lying on the floor next to the bed. Ensure they initiated the facility policy of suicide
precautions, the resident said he was getting up. The resident was assessed, and neuros and vital signs
taken.
Record review of Resident #2's a Fall Risk Screen dated [DATE] at 1:46 p.m. indicated the resident had falls
on [DATE] and [DATE] and was identified as high risk for falls. The comments were Resident #2 did not
know his limitations
Record review of Resident #2's Post Fall Assessment form with a lock date of [DATE] at 4:10 p.m. Record
review of Resident#2's fall on [DATE] at 1:00 p.m. The resident said he didn't know how it happened. He
was getting up from the wheelchair, he received a skin tear to the left elbow and the nurse practitioner was
notified and the responsible party. The care plan review indicated it was an intentional fall due to being mad
at family interventions and recommendations. Post fall was one hour observation checks initiated on [DATE]
into monitor for signs and symptoms of hallucinations and flashbacks initiate Q1 hour observation sheet the
potential interventions were assistive, mobile device, wheelchair, positioning/seating device, elevation,
evaluation of footwear, elevation of hide the bed, change in footwear, nightlight, bed in lowest position,
recline chair, mechanical lift for transfer, toileting, schedule, therapy , safety cues, reinforce reminders,
assistive devices within reach, signage, stop sign, evaluate timing of medication's, occupational therapy,
daily nap, restorative program, psychiatric evaluation, medical evaluation, anti-tippers, pain assessment,
body pillows for positioning, wider mattress, drop seat in wheelchair, anti-roll back brakes, wheelchair,
break, extensions with tops, painted orange for additional visual cues, medication review, and evaluate
activity program and encourage participation. The care plan had been updated and addendum indicated.
Risk factors included multiple recent and previous falls, current flashbacks/hallucinations, previous
intentional falls due to suicidal ideations, and anger towards family. During the IDT review, it was
determined that the root cause of the fall was due to flashbacks/intentional falling to the anger with the
family member. Resident number two admitted throwing himself on the floor due to anger and admitted to
having current flashbacks to war/hallucinations, intervention/care plans, updated and
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
676311
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/31/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran's Home
11466 Honor Lane
Tyler, TX 75708
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 0740
documented above.
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Record review of Resident #2 's nurses note dated [DATE] at 10:34 a.m. indicated it was reported to this
RN the resident fall on [DATE] was most likely purposeful due to anger and another attempt to harm
himself. This resident spoke with his family member just prior to his fall. The family member said they were
not coming to visit that day. The resident was very angry and upset. This resident has also stated in the past
that he throws himself from his wheelchair on purpose to inflict harm on himself. The fall occurred
immediately after he spoke to the family member. It was his third fall within this past week. The resident told
the SW he was not trying to hurt himself. However, her had a smirk on his face and laughed during the
evaluation. A cowbell was placed in the resident's room for use as a call light system. Th maintenance was
contacted to assist staff in making the room safe and safely removed the old call light. Signed by RN D.
Residents Affected - Some
Record review of Resident #2's social service note created on [DATE] at 11:07 a.m. titles late entry for
[DATE] at 10:03 a.m. indicated the SW spoke with Resident #2 to inquire on whether his recent falls were
an attempt for self-harm or [NAME] as the resident has historically caused falls as an attempt to self-harm.
Resident #2 stated he did not try to hurt himself. He denied having any suicidal indication. The resident
stated, I am in a better mindset. SW encouraged the resident to let staff know if his mental health starts to
decline. The SW will continue to monitor the resident for behaviors. Signed by the SW
Record review of Resident #2's social services note dated [DATE] at 11:21 a.m. indicated Resident to be
evaluate for counseling though the VA on [DATE] at 9:00 a.m.
During an interview on [DATE] at 2:00 p.m. the SW said on [DATE] she was told by multiple staff that on
Monday, [DATE] Resident #2 wrapped a cord around his neck and said he wanted to die. The SW said she
was off on [DATE] but when she returned to work on [DATE] the only thing that was said about Resident #2
in the morning meeting was the DON said to look at making him a DNR. The SW said an ECA reported to
RN D that Resident #2 had tried to kill himself the day before, and they got sent him out to the hospital. She
said there were issues with care dynamic with his family member a few months ago, he got really
depressed. She said she did a referral for psychological services at that time. The SW said she asked
Resident #2 today if he was suicidal and he was very sarcastic, but said no. He went to the hospital but was
not admitted to the Behavioral health due to physical and medical issues. She said he received weekly
counseling, but she did not know how that was going.
During an interview on [DATE] at 2:35 p.m. with RN D said Resident #2 had two suicide attempts on
Monday, [DATE]. They were not informed about the suicide. The only thing that was brought up in the
Morning meeting regarding Resident #2 was the DON wanted to make him a DNR. She said the DON was
aware of the attempted suicide and did not put any interventions into place. She said LVN A was the nurse
that was on duty on [DATE]. RN D said LVN A did not complete a nursing note or incident report until
instructed to do so on [DATE]. RN D said LVN A said Resident #2 wrapped the call light cord around his
neck, and she told the DON. She said LVN A said she was not given any instruction of what to do or how to
procced with Resident #2. RN D said she called the SW on [DATE], and she came and did a suicide
screen. She said the SW contacted the Behavior Health Hospital and Resident #2 was sent to the local
hospital for a medical clearance to be admitted to the Behavior Health unit. RN D said on today [DATE] they
removed all sharps from his room. She said they gave Resident #2 a call bell and moved the call light out of
his reach. She said she had requested help from Maintenance to remove Resident #2's call light cord from
the room, they had tried to remove the call light but was unable to without it continuously beeping. She said
maintenance told her to push the reset button and did not
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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
676311
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/31/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran's Home
11466 Honor Lane
Tyler, TX 75708
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 0740
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Some
come and remove the call light cord. She said she had told him his directions did not work. RN D said
Resident#2 was agitated today because were trying to remove things from his room. She said he had been
depressed for a while. She said he is often depressed around Christmas because he lost several family
members around Christmas. RN D said she had gotten reports that Resident #2 was depressed, and they
got counseling for him. She said she did not know exactly what lead to the attempt on [DATE]. RN D said
Resident #2 often gets upset with the family member and acted out. She said Resident # 2 had put himself
on the floor on yesterday per staff reports after having an issue with the family member. RN D said they
asked him today if he wanted to hurt himself, he said no but was sarcastic with his remark.
During an interview on [DATE] at 2:50 a.m. LVN E said he had worked at the facility for 1 year. He said
Resident #2 had moments that he appeared depressed. He said he had not voiced any suicidal thoughts to
him. He said he thought part of his problems with his falls was he did not know his limitations.
During an interview and observation on [DATE] at 2:55 p.m. observation of Resident #2 showed him in bed
and the bed was at waist height, there was a mat on the floor. Resident #2 said he did not want to die. He
said that he wrapped the cord around his neck to prove to them that he could do it. He could not explain
what he meant by them. He answered questions with appropriate answers and facial expressions.
Observation of the room showed the call light was present. It was behind the bed; however, Resident #2
had a grabber on his table that would assist him to reach it. There was also a long cord connected to the
electric lift over the bed the cord was between 6 to 9 feet long plugged into the wall by his bed. He said he
was not throwing his self on the floor to hurt his self. Resident #2 said he just fell, and he did not know why.
Said he was not feeling well, he was eating okay, and sleeping okay. He said he did not like to attend
activities he was a loner and mostly liked to stay to himself. He said had his tv and his computer. He said he
was depressed sometimes and would like to have someone to talk to about his issues. The resident said he
had not talked to a counselor but would like to.
During an interview on [DATE] at 3:10 p.m. ECA F said she was not here when Resident #2 put the cord
around his neck. She said Resident #2 had put himself on the floor a few times. He would get mad with his
family member either they would not come to visit, not answer the phone or something that would make him
mad. She said on yesterday the family member would not answer the phone, or said something he did not
like, and he wound up on the floor. She said he had just gone into his room. He was barley in the door, and
he was on the floor. ECA F said Resident #2 had temper tantrums when did not get his way. She said
Resident #2 did say he did not want to be here on occasion. She said he cannot stand up and he is a Hoyer
lift transfer. She said Resident #2 puts his bed up high even when we tell him to keep it low. ECA F said
Resident #2 had a fall mat on the floor, in July he told me he would not be here long. She said they moved
all his sharps and things in the bathroom, and Resident #2 cannot get them without assistance. She said
they gave him a call bell if he needs anything, but the call light is still in the room.
During an interview on [DATE] at 3:20 p.m. ESA L said Resident #2 had not told her he wanted to die. She
said sometimes he said he want to go, get out of here, and he talked of going home to Arkansas or
Oklahoma. She said the normal behavior for Resident #2 was agitated. he will throw cups and tables. ECA
L said for last two months he had been a little nicer, spend most time in the room.
During an interview on [DATE]at 3:24 p.m. ECA R said she worked here one year and said that Resident #2
was lonely. She said his family member used come a lot but does not anymore. She said he got
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Event ID:
Facility ID:
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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
676311
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/31/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran's Home
11466 Honor Lane
Tyler, TX 75708
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 0740
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Some
mad at the family member and would be depressed. She said when he is depressed, he just looks sad and
disconnected from everything. ECA R said Resident #2 did not interact much with the others, but he did
show some difference in his moods. She said she was told in July Resident # 2 wrapped the cord around
his neck, but he said nothing to her about wanting to die. ECA R said Resident #2 did throw temper
tantrums and would throw his self out of chair at times. ECA R said she did not know if he was just angry or
trying to hurt himself for attention. She said when asked how did you fall or why did you fall Resident #2
would say thing like I just fell.
During an interview on [DATE] at 4:05 p.m. the Maintenance Director said he was informed this morning
that they wanted to remove the call light in Resident #2's room. He told whoever called him what to do to
remove it. He said they called him about it still ringing when the cord was removed. He told them to just
press reset button. He had not gone to check it out and he had not sent any of his guys to look at the issue.
He said he did not know if the call light was still there or not.
During an interview and record review on [DATE] at 5:04 p.m.[TRUNCATED]
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