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Inspection visit

Inspection

THE SPRINGS HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATIONCMS #6763271 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

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

F 0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain an infection and prevention control program that included, at a minimum, a system for preventing and controlling infections for 2 of 6 residents (Residents #1, and #2) reviewed for infection control, as indicated by: Residents Affected - Few The facility failed to ensure MA A cleaned and disinfected the wrist blood pressure monitor while using it on Residents in Hall 6 of the facility; on Resident #1 and Resident # 2. This failure could place the residents at risk of transmission of disease and infection. Findings included: Review of Resident #1's face sheet dated 08/01/24 reflected, Resident #1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. She was a [AGE] year-old female diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, Legal Blindness, Muscle weakness, Reduced Mobility, Hypertension, and Retention of Urine. Record review of Resident #1's MDS assessment dated [DATE], reflected her BIMS score was 03, indicating her cognition was severely impaired. Record review of Resident #1's care plan dated 07/05/24 revealed she had hypertension with the potential for abnormal blood pressures and the relevant intervention was monitoring the hypertension. Review of Resident # 1's MAR for August 2024, reflected: Amlodipine Besylate Oral Tablet 10 MG (Amlodipine Besylate): Give 10 mg by mouth one time a day related to Essential (primary) Hypertension. Notify NP of SBP >165. Review of Resident #2's face sheet, dated 08/01/24, reflected Resident #2 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. She was an [AGE] year-old female diagnosed with Pain, COPD, Muscle Weakness, Dysphagia (Difficulty to swallow), Need for Assistance with Personal Care, and Cognitive Communication Deficit. Record review of Resident #2's quarterly MDS dated [DATE], reflected her BIMS was 03, indicating her cognition was severely impaired. Record review of Resident #2's care plan dated 06/20/24 revealed, she was potential for fluid volume deficit related to diuretic use and the relevant intervention was monitoring /documenting/reporting PRN any sign and symptoms of dehydration. (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: 676327 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 676327 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/01/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE The Springs Healthcare and Rehabilitation 1500 Cottonwood Creek Trail Cedar Park, TX 78613 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 Review of Resident #2's MAR for August 2024 reflected: Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Furosemide Oral Tablet 20 MG (Furosemide): Give 1 tablet by mouth one time a day for pleural effusions hold for SBP less than or equal to 110. Residents Affected - Few An observation on 08/01/24 at 11:10 a.m., revealed MA A failed to sanitize the wrist blood pressure monitor before and after using it on Resident #1 and Resident #2. There were 37 residents residing on Hall 6. MA A was administering medications on Hall 6, and at that time, out of 37 residents, 3 residents were left for receiving medication. MA A took the blood pressure of Resident #1 with the wrist blood pressure monitor and without sanitizing the monitor; she kept it on the top of the medication cart. After administering the medications to Resident #1, she moved on to Resident #2 and used the same blood pressure monitor on her without sanitizing it. When the investigator asked for sanitizing wipes, MA A searched all the drawers of the med cart approximately for about 30 seconds and stated most likely it was taken away by her colleague. She then searched the drawers once again thoroughly and found one packet of sanitizing wipe in one of the deep corners of a drawer. During an interview on 08/01/24 at 1:30 p.m., the DON stated she was already informed by MA A that she forgot to sanitize the blood pressure cuff in between the residents. The DON added, however, she was not aware that this noncompliance occurred with all the residents in Hall 6. The DON stated the facility policy provided very clear guidelines about the importance of sanitizing medical equipment. She stated the expectation was, the nursing staff followed the facility policy/procedure for handwashing and sanitization of medical equipment that included sanitizing the blood pressure monitor, every time after the use on residents. She added, this was essential to stop spreading transmittable diseases. Review of the in-service records from 04/01/24 to 07/16/24 revealed there were no in-services conducted on disinfection of medical equipment. Review of facility's policy titled Cleaning and disinfection of Resident care Items and equipment revised in October 2018 reflected: Resident-care equipment, including reusable items and durable medical equipment will be cleaned and disinfected according to current CDC recommendations for disinfection and the OSHA bloodborne pathogens standard . 1. The following categories are used to distinguish the levels of sterilization/ disinfection necessary for items used in resident care d. Reusable items: They are cleaned and disinfected or sterilized between residents (e.g., stethoscopes, durable medical equipment) Reusable resident care equipment will be decontaminated and/or sterilized between residents according to manufacturers' instructions FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 676327 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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Citations

1 citation recorded*CMS

What do CMS severity letters mean?

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

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

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

  • 0880GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F880 - Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the August 1, 2024 survey of THE SPRINGS HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION?

This was a inspection survey of THE SPRINGS HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION on August 1, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at THE SPRINGS HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION on August 1, 2024?

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

What type of survey was this?

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

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