F 0760
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication
errors for 1 of 24 residents (Resident #51) reviewed for significant medication errors.
Residents Affected - Some
The facility failed to ensure Metoprolol (a blood pressure (BP) medication given to lower high blood
pressure) was administered six times in March 2025 to Resident #51 as ordered on 02/26/2025 by the
physician and Resident #51 was administered Metoprolol 12.5 mg outside of physician set parameter of the
residents SBP (the top BP number) less than 100 hold.
This failure could place residents at risk of not receiving desired therapeutic outcomes, increased side
effects, or a decline in health.
Findings included:
Record review of Resident #51's admission face sheet, undated, reflected a [AGE] year-old male admitted
to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted [DATE] with diagnoses which included: Atrial Fibrillation (irregular
often rapid heart rate resulted in poor blood flow), Hypertension (high blood pressure), cardiac pacemaker
(small Implanted electronic device to help the hearts rhythm with electric impulses).
Record review of Resident #51's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] reflected the resident's
Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS (a score used to assess cognitive function) was 15 which indicted
his cognition was intact. The MDS indicated Resident #51's speech was clear. He was able to make himself
understood and he was able to understand others. The resident required supervision only for eating and
oral hygiene. He required maximum assistance for toileting, showers/baths. Partial assistance was needed
for personal hygiene. Resident #51 was always frequently incontinent of bowel and bladder.
Record review of Resident #51's care plan initiated 02/24/2025 reflected the following:
Problem: The resident received hypertensive medications.
Goal: The resident would receive hypertensive medications without any complications.
Interventions: Provide Metoprolol as ordered
Staff would check blood pressure before medications were given.
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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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3730 W. Orem Drive
Houston, TX 77045
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F 0760
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Record review of Resident #51's order summary report, active orders dated as of 04/03/2025, revealed,
Metoprolol Tartrate Tablet. Give 12.5 mg by mouth two times a day related to hypertension. Hold for a
systolic blood pressure (SBP) less than 100. Order dated 02/26/2025.
Record review of Resident #51's March 2025 Medication Administration Record (MAR) dated 03/01/2025
-03/31/2025 reflected, the resident was administered Metoprolol 12.5 mg outside of physician set
parameter of SBP (The top BP reading) less than 100 on:
03/02/2025 at 9:00AM with BP 88/61 by MA A
03/03/2025 at 9:00AM with BP 97/64 by MA A
03/04/2025 at 5:00 PM with BP 95/60 by MA B
03/05/2025 at 5:00 PM with BP 97/62 by MA B
03/09/2025 at 9:00 AM with BP 97/65 by MA A
03/20/2025 at 9:00 AM with BP 90/61 by MA A
In an interview and record review of Resident #51's MAR on 04/02/2025 at 10:10 AM MA A stated the
initials documented on 03/02/2025, 03/03/2025, 03/09/2025, 03/20/2025 were her initials. The MA A stated
the check mark documented the medication was given. MA A stated when the blood pressure was outside
the ordered parameters it should not have been given. MA A stated if a medication was not administered it
would be documented it was not given due to outside parameters. MA A stated the medication should not
have been given on the dates. MA A stated she knew better than to give it. She stated it must have been
incorrect documentation. MA A stated the pharmacist trained the staff on medication administration which
included observed administration of medications. To prevent this again she would slow down, read the order
and document correctly.
In a phone interview on 04/02/2025 at 11:24 AM the facility pharmacist stated the physician ordered
parameter was to help hold the resident's BP above a certain level. It was to prevent the BP from dropping
too low. The pharmacist stated the expectation was the physician's hold order was followed. The risk was
the BP could go too low. The pharmacist stated she did routine staff in-service and monitored medication
administration.
In a phone interview on 04/02/2025 at 12:40 PM Resident #51's NP stated she saw the resident's BP ran
low. She stated the reason for the parameter hold order was a guide to keep the resident's BP at a safe
level. The NP stated the medication was to lower BP. The risk was the BP would drop too low. The NP
stated Resident #51's BP did run low. The NP continued and stated the resident needed the medication for
his heart.
In a phone interview on 04/02/2025 at 12:58 PM MA B stated she checked the BP. MA B stated she
checked the parameter to make sure it was alright to give. The MA stated the parameter was to hold for the
resident's SBP less than 100 the medication should not have been given. The Medication was to lower the
BP. The risk was the BP would go too low. Next time she would double check before she gave any
medication.
In an interview on 04/03/2025 at 9:13 AM ADON stated the risk of the medication administered under
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avir at Orem
3730 W. Orem Drive
Houston, TX 77045
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F 0760
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
the ordered parameter was low BP, fainting, hospitalization. The ADON stated the pharmacist regularly
in-serviced the staff on medication administration. The ADON stated the MARs were reviewed daily in the
morning meeting to monitor administration of medications. The ADON stated regular monitoring included
administration, omission and availability of medications.
In an interview on 04/03/2025 at 11:39 AM DON stated the risk of the medication being administered below
the ordered hold value was the BP dropping. The DON stated she did not know why it was administered to
Resident #51. The DON stated she thought it may have been a documentation error. The DON stated
reeducation for following the physician's orders would be done to prevent this again.
In an interview on 04/03/2025 at 2:45 PM the Administrator stated he understood a resident received a BP
medication when the BP was under the ordered hold parameter. He stated he was not clinical, and he did
not know all the risks and effects. The Administrator stated he expected medication to be administered as
ordered without medication errors.
In a follow up interview on 04/03/2025 at 3:11 pm The DON stated medication administration was
monitored daily during the stand-up morning meetings the MARs were reviewed.
Record review of the facility policy titled Administering Medications Revised dated April 2019 read in part .
Policy Statement Medication are administered in a safe and timely manner, .and as prescribed. Policy
Interpretation and Implementation 4. Medications are administered in accordance with prescribed orders,
including any time frame .
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avir at Orem
3730 W. Orem Drive
Houston, TX 77045
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0880
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview and record review the facility failed to establish and maintain an infection prevention
and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary and comfortable environment and to help prevent
the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections for 1 of 24 residents (Resident
#40) reviewed for infection control practices.
Residents Affected - Some
The facility failed to ensure CNA C followed proper infection control, glove changes and hand hygiene for
Resident #40 during incontinent care. CNA C failed to use a clean wipe, change gloves and perform hand
hygiene during incontinent care.
This failure could place residents at risk of infection or a decline in health.
The findings included:
Record review of Resident #40's admission face sheet undated revealed a [AGE] year-old male originally
admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #40 was readmitted on [DATE]. Resident #40's diagnoses
included: hemiplegia /hemiparesis ( muscles weakness or partial paralysis to one side of the body),
diabetes mellitus (body did not produce enough insulin or use it properly), nontraumatic intracerebral
hemorrhage (bleeding within the brain not caused by an injury), epilepsy (nerve cell activity in the brain was
not working correctly resulted in seizures), Cerebrovascular disease (condition affected the brain's blood
vessels and blood flow).
Record review of Resident #40's Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed
Resident #40's speech clarity identified he had no speech. Resident #40 rarely/never made himself
understood. The resident rarely/never understood others. Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS (a score
used to assess cognitive function) was unable to be scored. Resident #40's cognitive skills for daily decision
making was moderately impaired. Continued review of the MDS revealed Resident #40 was dependent on
staff for eating, oral hygiene, toileting hygiene shower/bathe, personal hygiene. Resident# 40 was always
incontinent of his bowel and bladder.
Record review of Resident # 40's care plan updated on 02/14/2025 revealed:
Problem: Resident was incontinent of bowel and bladder related to stoke, hemiplegia.
Goal: The resident would remain free from skin breakdown due to incontinence.
Interventions: Clean perineum (area of skin between anus and scrotum) with each incontinent episode.
Record review of Resident #40's order summary report dated 04/03/2025 revealed Zinc oxide ointment
10% apply to scrotum two times a day for skin condition. Order dated 12/07/2024.
Observation on 04/03/2025 at 9:28 AM during incontinent care revealed Resident #40 in bed on his back
with the head of the bed elevated. Resident #40 was nonverbal. CNA C was positioned on the left side of
the resident's bed. CNA D was positioned on the right side of the resident's bed. Resident #40 was turned
to his right side. The resident's brief was rolled under the resident. CNA C used one incontinent wipe
cleaned down the resident's right buttock, cleaned down the resident's left buttock,
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AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
676314
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/04/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avir at Orem
3730 W. Orem Drive
Houston, TX 77045
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0880
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
and cleaned the resident's anal area. Continued observation revealed Resident #40 was positioned on his
back. Without a glove change or hand hygiene, CNA C obtained one new wipe. CNA C wiped down the
resident's right groin, down the residents left groin, down his penis with the same wipe.
In an interview on 04/03/2025 at 9:43 AM CNA C stated she did clean the resident's back first before she
moved to the front. CNA C stated the resident should have been cleaned from front to back. CNA C stated
she did use the same wipe to clean. She did not get a new wipe each time. CNA C stated gloves were to be
changed and hand hygiene should have been done. CNA C stated she started with his buttock because he
was on his side already. CNA C stated she was nervous. CNA C stated she was not thinking that was why
she did not change the wipes, her gloves or do hand hygiene. CNA C stated the risk was an infection. The
CNA stated she would slow down to prevent this again.
In an interview on 04/03/2025 at 11:04 AM CNA D stated each wipe should have been discarded after one
wipe and not reused. CNA D stated the resident's front should have been cleaned before the back. The
CNA should have changed her gloves and washed her hands. CNA D stated she did not know why this
occurred. She stated the risk was infection because of contamination.
In an interview on 04/03/2025 at 11:39 AM the DON stated the staff reported to her the incontinent care
was not done correctly. The DON stated CNA C was reminded the disposable wipes should be discarded
after one use. The CNA was reminded when she cleaned from one area to another, gloves were to be
changed. Hand hygiene was to be done with glove changes and care was to be done from front to back.
The resident's care should not have started at the buttocks. The DON stated this was an experience CNA.
The DON stated she did not know why this happened. The DON stated she expected proper infection
control to be followed. The DON stated the risk was infection and to prevent this again the staff would be
retrained.
In an interview on 04/03/2025 at 2:45 PM the Administrator stated he was notified proper procedure was
not followed during the resident's care. The Administrator stated he expected infection control protocols
were followed to prevent infection. He stated the risk was infection. The Administrator stated to prevent this
again the staff would be reeducated on infection control.
In a follow up interview on 04/03/2025 at 3:11 PM the DON stated we monitored infections during the
morning stand up meetings. The DON stated trainings were done annually and as needed during the year.
Record review of the facility policy titled Perineal Care Revised dated February 2018 read in part . Purpose
The purpose of this procedure are to provide cleanliness and comfort to the resident, to prevent infection an
skin irritation and to observe the resident's skin condition .
Record review of the facility policy titled .Infection Control Revised dated October 2018 read in part . Policy
Statement this facility's infection control policies and practices are intended to facilitate maintaining a safe,
sanitary and comfortable environment and to help prevent and manage transmission of disease and
infections .Policy Interpretation and Implementation 2. The objectives of our infection control policies and
practices are to: a. Prevent, detect, investigate, and control infections in the facility; b. Maintain a safe,
sanitary, and comfortable environment for personnel, residents, visitors and the general public .
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