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Inspection visit

Health inspection

LAS COLINAS OF WESTOVERCMS #6763281 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.

676328 04/30/2024 Las Colinas of Westover 9738 Westover Hills Blvd San Antonio, TX 78251
F 0656 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the facility failed to provide services that are furnished to maintain the resident's highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being for 2 of 9 residents (#1 and #2) reviewed for care plans in that: 1. Resident #1's care plan did not indicate that she had a fall resulting in a shoulder fracture with interventions to include a sling to her left arm, fall mats and an orthopedic consult. 2. Resident #2's care plan did not indicate that she had a fall resulting in a finger fracture with interventions to include a finger splint. This deficient practice could place residents at risk of not having needs identified and interventions established. The findings were: 1. Review of resident #1's face sheet revealed she was a [AGE] year-old female admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Alzheimer's Disease (a progressive disease that affects memory and other important mental functions) and Ataxic Gait (impaired balance or coordination). Review of Resident #1's quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], revealed a BIMS of 3, indicating severe cognitive impairment. Review of Resident #1's care plan, dated 04/12/2024 and revised 04/23/2024, revealed that the care plan did not address a fall on 04/24/2024, resulting in a left shoulder fracture with interventions of a left arm sling, orthopedic consult and fall mats. Review of Resident #1's Fall Risk Assessment, dated 04/19/2024, revealed a score of 18 indicating Resident #1 was a high fall risk. Review of Resident #1's radiological x-ray report, conducted on 04/24/2024, revealed the bones were osteoporotic (brittle and fragile bones) and a left humeral neck nonunion fracture (shoulder fracture) was visualized. Review of Resident #1's April 2024 Physician orders revealed an order from the physician on 04/24/2024 for a left arm sling and an order for an orthopedic consult. Page 1 of 3 676328 676328 04/30/2024 Las Colinas of Westover 9738 Westover Hills Blvd San Antonio, TX 78251
F 0656 Observation of Resident #1, on 04/26/2024 at 1:45pm, revealed Resident #1 with a sling on her left arm. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Interview with the DON on 04/30/2024 at 10:05am confirmed that Resident #1 did not have a care plan that addressed her fall which resulted in a shoulder fracture on 4/24/2024 with interventions that included a left arm sling, fall mats and an orthopedic consult placing the resident at risk for potential injuries or additional falls. During the interview, the DON stated she was responsible for updating resident care plans related to incidents and accidents. Residents Affected - Few 2. Review of Resident #2's face sheet revealed she was a [AGE] year-old female admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which include Cerebral Infarction (a disruption in the brain's blood flow), Dementia (a general term for impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions) and Osteoporosis (brittle and fragile bones). Review of Resident #2's quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], revealed a BIMS score of 0 indicating a severe cognitive impairment. Review of Resident #2's care plan, dated 01/22/2024 and revised 04/22/2024, completed on 04/26/2024 did not address a hip fracture and non-displaced fracture of the middle finger resulting from a fall on 04/13/2024 with interventions to include a finger splint. Review of Resident #2's hospital Discharge summary dated [DATE] revealed an order for alumifoam finger splint to right hand. An observation of Resident #2 on 04/26/2024 at 1:10pm revealed a splint to her right middle finger. Interview with LVN A, 04/26/2024 at 1:22pm, revealed she had received training on fall prevention and stated interventions used to prevent further falls would be located in the resident's plan of care. She stated it is important to follow the residents plan of care because it is what is safe for the resident. Interview with RN A, 04/29/2024 at 10:40am, revealed she had received training on fall prevention and stated that she did have access to the resident's plan of care. She stated it is important to follow a resident's plan of care because for resident's who are a fall risk, they could get hurt or decline if we do not follow their plan of care. Interview with the DON, 04/30/2024 at 10:05am, revealed Resident #2 had a finger splint and confirmed the care plan had not been updated to reflect the changes in Resident #2's plan of care. The DON stated the care plan should be updated by the following day of a change in the resident's plan of care. She stated the staff have received training on abuse and neglect and fall prevention. Furthermore, when asked what harm could come to a resident who's care plan is not updated timely and followed, she stated possible injuries to the resident. Review of facility in-services on 04/30/2024 revealed staff had received education on fall risk prevention, including the addition of interventions to prevent further falls, on 03/31/2024 and 04/14/2024. Review of facility policy titled Falls and Fall Risk, Managing dated 2001 and revised March 2018, revealed the policy statement is based on previous evaluations and current data, the staff will 676328 Page 2 of 3 676328 04/30/2024 Las Colinas of Westover 9738 Westover Hills Blvd San Antonio, TX 78251
F 0656 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few identify interventions related to the resident's specific risks and causes to try to prevent the resident from falling and to try and minimize complications from falling. Review of the facility policy titled Care Plans, Comprehensive Person-Centered dated 2001 and revised March 2018, stated the comprehensive, person center care plan will: include measurable objectives and timeframes; describe the services that are to be furnished to attain or maintain the resident's highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being; incorporate identified problem areas; incorporate risk factors associated with identified problems; aide in preventing or reducing decline in the resident's functional status and/or functional levels. 676328 Page 3 of 3

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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.

  • 0656GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F656 - Comprehensive Care Plans

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

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What happened during the April 30, 2024 survey of LAS COLINAS OF WESTOVER?

This was a inspection survey of LAS COLINAS OF WESTOVER on April 30, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at LAS COLINAS OF WESTOVER on April 30, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be ..."

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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