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Inspection visit

Inspection

MORADA TEMPLECMS #6763641 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 0802 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies, and skills set to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service for eight (8) of seventeen (17) dietary staff reviewed for qualified dietary staff, in that: The facility failed to ensure the DS#1, DS#2, DS#3, DS#4, DS#5, DS#6, DS#7 and DS#8 had their Texas Food Handler Certificate. This failure could place residents who ate food from the facility's kitchen at risk of not having their nutritional needs met and place them at risk for food born illnesses. Findings included: During an interview on 10/10/2024 at 11:25 am with DS#1 , he stated there were no Food Handler's Certificates posted in the kitchen. He stated the former DM was working on getting them posted but she left a month ago. DS #1 stated he did not know where the certificates were kept. During an interview on 10/10/2024 at 12:19 am with DS#1 and the AD present, DS#1 handed the AD a stack of Food Handler's Certificates and stated he had found them in the DM's office. The AD stated she would look into the certifications for the rest of the dietary staff. Review of six (6) certificates with completion dates ranging from 8/11/2023 to 9/18/2023. Certificates were titled Texas Food Handler Certification and indicated, renewal due 2 years from completion date. It was noted that certificates for DS#1 - DS#8 were not found in this stack of certificates. During an interview on 10/10/2024 at 1:35 pm, the DRS stated she had been in the Dining Room Supervisor position for about a year and that kitchen staff needed a food handler's certificate to prepare and cook food. She stated she thought the certificates were all redone in August of 2024 when the former DM was here at this NF. She stated there was one kitchen that served both the independent living side of the building and the nursing facility side of the building. She stated she did not have responsibility for the kitchen, just the dining room on the nursing facility side and had the appropriate certification to be able to handle food. During an interview on 10/10/2024 at 3:00 the AD stated she had checked and not all the dietary staff had current certificates . She stated the CDM was acting as the dietary manger since the former DM left. She stated he was in charge of the kitchen on the independent living side but was covering the nursing facility side as well. She stated the independent living side did not require a CDM so he (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: 676364 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 676364 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/10/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Morada Temple 4312 S 31st St Temple, TX 76502 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 0802 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm was able to be CDM for the NF side of the building. She stated the CDM would be responsible for ensuring the certifications were up to date since the former DM left, but ultimately it would have been her responsibility to ensure dietary staff have their certificates. She stated the former DM was termed on 9/6/204 and the current CDM started on 9/23/2024 and in between they had been supported by other CDMs from corporate. Residents Affected - Some During an interview on 10/10/2024 at 3:55 pm the AD provided a list of all dietary staff, their titles, and their certification status. The AD stated the dishwashers did not need to have certificates. She said the former DM should have been handling the certifications and then when the DM left, the CDM should have been working it. She stated until today, she was unaware that the dietary staff certifications were not up to date. For staff not having a current certification, her concerns would be that they did not get proper training on handling food. She stated that could lead to a cross contamination or infection control issue and make residents sick. She added to her knowledge there had been no reported illnesses due to food or food handling. She stated her expectation of dietary staff is to stay complaint with all certifications and for the DM to ensure all staff is certified before they are allowed to work here after the 30-day grace period. Review of the list of dietary staff provided by the AD on 10/10/2024, revealed that there was a total of 21 dietary staff. Currently 10 dietary staff had certifications and 8 staff that did not have certifications. The 8 staff that did not have current certifications included DS#1 - DS#8. There were four (4) staff identified as Dishwashers on this list. During an interview on 10/10/2024 at 4:11 pm the CDM stated he has started at the facility on 9/23/24 and there was no DM when he started so he had been covering. He stated he was not aware he was responsible for the dietary staff certifications until today. He further stated now that he knew, no staff would be allowed to work until they were done. He stated his expectation was that all staff would keep up with their certifications and have it done before they went on the floor. He stated staff that work without the proper certification may not be trained to handle food and may not know how to handle food properly; and they needed to have that certification. He stated food that was prepared improperly could cause residents to get sick with Salmonella (bacteria responsible for food borne illnesses), food poisoning, Shigella (bacteria responsible for food borne illnesses), all kinds of food sickness. He stated he had not had any concerns or complaints about the food since he has been CDM and was not aware of any residents that had a food borne illness. During an interview on 10/10/2024 at 4:40 pm, RN A she stated they had two residents currently with feeding tubes that do not eat food from the kitchen so 25 of 27 residents were currently served and are meals out of the kitchen. Review of the NF provided job description, revised 9/22/20233, entitled Director of Food and Nutrition Services Department revealed the DM responsibilities as #2 Supervise personnel functions of Food and Nutrition Services Department, # 2h - instruct assigned staff on various federal, state and community's regulation policies and procedures and monitor compliance. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 676364 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.

  • 0802GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F802 - Staffing

    Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the October 10, 2024 survey of MORADA TEMPLE?

This was a inspection survey of MORADA TEMPLE on October 10, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at MORADA TEMPLE on October 10, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service..."

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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