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Inspection visit

Health inspection

HIGH HOPE CARE CENTER OF BRENHAMCMS #6763161 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0759 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. 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 ensure that the medication error rate was not five percent or greater for when the facility had a medication error rate of 9.38% based on 3 of 32 opportunities, which involved 2 of 6 residents (Resident #7 and Resident #24) observed during medication administration. Residents Affected - Few 1) The facility failed to ensure MA A administered Resident #24's physician's orders for Pataday solution 0.2% (olopatadine HCL) and artificial tears solution 1%. 2)The facility failed to ensure MA A administered Resident #7's physician's order for Patanol solution 0.1% (olopatadine HCL). These deficient practices could place residents at risk of not receiving therapeutic dosage of medications. Findings Include: Review of Resident #24's face sheet, dated 10/05/2022, reflected a [AGE] year-old male admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] with the following diagnoses schizoaffective disorder bipolar type (is a mental health disorder that is marked by a combination of schizophrenia symptoms, such as hallucinations or delusions, and mood disorder symptoms, such as depression or mania.), dry eye syndrome, and allergic rhinitis (A disorder caused by allergy-causing substance, called allergens.) Review of Resident #24's quarterly MDS assessment, dated 08/15/2022, reflected Resident #24 was assessed to have a BIMS score of 11 indicating moderate cognitive impairment. Resident #24 was assessed to not have vision impairment. Review of Resident #24's comprehensive care plan reflected a focus area, dated 06/09/2022, of Allergic Rhinitis .med use ongoing. Interventions included administer related medication as ordered . Review of Resident 24's consolidated physician orders, dated 10/05/2022, reflected orders dated 08/19/2021 for Pataday solution 0.2% (olopatadine HCL) instill one drop in both eyes two times a day for allergic rhinitis and an order dated 09/29/2022 for artificial tears solution 1% instill one drop in both eyes three times a day for dry eye syndrome. Review of Resident #24's MAR, dated October 2022, reflected both eye drops were to be given at 9:00 AM. (continued on next page) Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE TITLE (X6) DATE FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Facility ID: If continuation sheet Page 1 of 2 Event ID: 676316 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 676316 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/05/2022 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE High Hope Care Center of Brenham 401 East Blue Bell Road Brenham, TX 77833 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 0759 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Observation on 10/04/2022 at 08:34 AM revealed MA A outside of Resident #24's room gathering Resident #24's medication for administration. MA A did not offer or administer Resident #24's eye medication Pataday solution 0.2% (olopatadine HCL) or his eye medication artificial tears solution 1%. Review of Resident #7's face sheet dated 10/05/2022 reflected a [AGE] year-old female admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] with the following diagnoses Alzheimer's disease (A brain disorder that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior.) and dry eye syndrome of unspecified lacrimal gland (dry eye is a multifactorial disease of the tears and ocular surface that results in symptoms of discomfort, visual disturbance, and tear film instability with potential damage to the ocular surface.) Review of Resident #7's annual MDS assessment, dated 09/16/2022, reflected Resident #7 was assessed to have a BIMS score of 99 indicating the resident was unable to complete the interview due to severe cognitive impairment. Resident #7 was further assessed to have moderately impaired vision. Review of Resident #7's comprehensive care plan reflected a focus area with the revision date of 07/14/2022 reflected Resident #7 has impaired vision .she does have dry eye syndrome that is managed by her optometrist . Interventions included administer eye drops as ordered . Review of Resident #7's consolidated physician orders dated 10/05/2022 reflected orders dated 05/16/2022 for Patanol solution 0.1% (olopatadine HCL) instill one drop in both eyes two times a day for eye irritation and an order dated 12/19/2018 for Systane complete solution instill one drop in both eyes three times a day related to dry eye syndrome of unspecified lacrimal gland. Review of Resident #7's MAR, dated October 2022, reflected both eye drops were to be given at 9:00 AM. Observation on 10/04/2022 at 9:32 AM revealed MA A outside of Resident #7's room gathering Resident #7's medication for administration. MA A removed a bottle of Systane eye drops to administer to Resident #7 (Resident #7 refused the eye drop). MA A then returned to the medication cart and gathered Resident #7's oral medication and administered them to Resident #7. MA A did not offer or administer Resident #7's eye medication Patanol. In an interview on 10/04/2022 at 11:36 AM, MA A stated when asked if she gave Resident #24's eye medication, she stated she did not give Resident #24 his eye drops. When asked why the medication was not given, she stated she just forgot. MA A was asked what the consequence of not giving the eye drops would be to Resident #24 she stated she did not know. MA A was then asked if she offered Resident #7 both her eye drops and she stated she did not. MA A was asked if the facility monitors her competencies and provided training, she stated she had training and was observed by the pharmacy consultant monthly. In an interview on 01/04/2022 at 11:45 AM the DON, she stated she expected the MAs to ensure they were giving all the medications. The DON stated the consequence of the residents not getting their eye drops would be dry or itching eyes. Review of the facility's policy Medication Administration, dated 2022, reflected Medications are administered by licensed nurses, or other staff who are legally authorized to do so in this state, as ordered by the physician and in accordance with professional standards of practice .review MAR to identify medication to be administered .administer mediation as ordered . FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 676316 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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Citations

1 citation recorded*CMS

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0759GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F759 - Medication Errors

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the October 5, 2022 survey of HIGH HOPE CARE CENTER OF BRENHAM?

This was a inspection survey of HIGH HOPE CARE CENTER OF BRENHAM on October 5, 2022. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at HIGH HOPE CARE CENTER OF BRENHAM on October 5, 2022?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater."

What type of survey was this?

This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.

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