F 0565
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on interview and record review the facility failed to consider the views of a resident group and act
promptly upon the grievances and recommendations of such groups concerning issues of resident care and
life in the facility for 3 of 8 anonymous residents.
Residents Affected - Few
The facility failed to address a grievance put forth by the resident council regarding a resident who sang
disruptively loud and spit on the floor and on other residents during meals.
This failure could lead to residents feeling unheard and unvalued in their place of residence.
Findings Included:
During a resident council meeting on 09/10/24 at 10:20 AM 3 of 8 attendees complained about a certain
resident who sang at the top of her lungs during meals and spit loogies on the floor and occasionally on
other residents during meals. The anonymous residents said the singing made it hard to hold conversations
during mealtimes and the loogies made them lose their appetites. The residents stated that during lunch
yesterday, when state was observing meal pass, the singing, spitting resident was not brought to the dining
room to eat.
One of the anonymous residents said she filed a grievance with ADON regarding the singing, spitting
resident. The anonymous resident said she was asked to write down her complaints and she did so. She
said ADON told her there was nothing the facility could do because it was not fair to the singing, spitting
resident to exclude her from the dining room. The anonymous resident then asked if she could take her
meals in her room and was told she had to eat at least two meals a day in the dining room.
One of the other anonymous residents stated the singing, spitting resident spit a loogie on her forearm
during a meal and ruined her appetite.
Another of the anonymous residents stated the singing, spitting resident spit on the residents she did not
like.
All three anonymous residents stated they brought up their concerns last month at the resident council
meeting and were told again that there was nothing the facility could do because it would infringe upon the
singing, spitting resident's rights to exclude her from the dining room.
Record review of the past 6 months of grievances revealed no grievance about the singing, spitting
resident.
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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
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1400 Main St
Amherst, TX 79312
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F 0565
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Record review of the past 6 months of resident council minutes revealed no mention of the singing, spitting
resident. The resident council meeting minutes from last month revealed all three anonymous residents
were in attendance at the meeting on 08/27/24 and ADON was the staff in attendance.
During an interview on 09/11/24 at 09:44 AM LVN B stated when a resident told her they wanted to file a
grievance she took it to the DON. She said if a resident filed a grievance and it was ignored, I'm sure they
would kind of be upset about it. She stated she saw the singing, spitting resident being loud and disruptive
in the dining room almost every day. LVN B stated she saw the singing, spitting resident spit on her chair,
the floor, kind of anywhere. She stated she has not seen the singing, spitting resident spit on another
resident. When asked what kind of interventions were tried when the singing, spitting resident was
disruptive in the dining room and other residents complained she said nursing staff would try to redirect the
singing, spitting resident or move her to another table.
During an interview on 09/11/24 at 09:56 AM CNA E stated if a resident wanted to file a grievance, she
would alert her charge nurse. She stated if a resident filed a grievance, and it was ignored the resident
would be negatively impacted because they have that right. She stated she has seen the singing, spitting
resident yelling and singing in the dining room a lot. She said, At least they are church songs. She is very,
very loud. CNA E stated she had not seen the singing, spitting resident spit on another resident but she had
seen her spit on the floor. She stated, She just did it for breakfast.
During an interview on 09/11/24 at 10:03 AM ADM stated when a resident wants to file a grievance the
facility will formalize it through written grievance process and follow up. She stated, We talk about it as a
team and work to resolve issues promptly. She stated the facility does not have a particular staff who is the
grievance officer but that all executive staff work together to resolve grievances. ADM stated to have a
grievance ignored would have a negative impact on a resident. She said she had seen the singing, spitting
resident being disruptively loud in the dining room. ADM stated she had seen the singing, spitting resident
spit on the floor one time and had never see her spit on another resident.
During an interview on 09/11/24 at 10:33 AM ADON stated when a resident filed a grievance, she would
put it in the grievance book and follow up on it and try to resolve it. She stated she did not remember the
anonymous resident writing up a grievance regarding the singing, spitting resident and she did not
remember the residents in resident council complaining about the singing, spitting resident during last
month's meeting. She stated residents are not told they have to eat at least two meals in the dining room.
She said they are encouraged to do so, but it is not a rule. When asked if she had witnessed the singing,
spitting resident being disruptive in the dining room she stated, Um, at least daily! We give her coffee to
redirect her. ADON said of the singing, spitting resident, She has a bad habit of spitting. Sometimes we
move her to a table around the nurses' station and it calms her. She spits from frustration or
overstimulation.
During an interview on 09/11/24 at 11:42 AM DON stated when a resident comes to her and tells her they
do not like something or are unhappy she files a grievance on their behalf and assigns it to herself to ADON
to investigate and resolve. DON said there was absolutely a negative outcome if a resident filed a
grievance, and it was ignored. She continued, I mean, I don't get grievances from the ones that have
dementia, so the ones that do have a grievance are cognitively aware and expect me to find a solution or at
least be willing to come to an agreement. DON stated there is not rule that residents must eat in the dining
room twice a day though she did say it was encouraged. She stated she has witnessed the singing, spitting
resident being disruptive in the dining room. She said when she
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Harmonee House
1400 Main St
Amherst, TX 79312
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F 0565
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
hears the singing, spitting resident being loud she gives her a cup of coffee. DON stated she had not seen
the singing, spitting resident spit on another resident but added, I have seen her spit on the floor. I have
known her all my life and it is her nature. When I see her do it, I hand her a paper towel ask her to spit in
the paper towel.
Residents Affected - Few
Record review of facility policy titled Resident Rights and dated December 2020 revealed in part:
. Federal and state law guarantee certain basic rights to all residents of this facility. These rights include the
resident's right to: . u. voice grievances to the facility . v. have the facility respond to his or her grievances .
Record review of facility policy titled Grievances/Complaints, Recording and Investigating and dated August
2024 revealed in part:
All grievances and complaints filed with the facility will be investigated and corrective actions will be taken
to resolve grievance(s). 2. Upon receiving a grievance and complaint report the grievance officer will begin
an investigation into the allegations. 7. The resident, or person acting on behalf of the resident, will be
informed of the findings of the investigation, as well as any corrective actions recommended.
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STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Harmonee House
1400 Main St
Amherst, TX 79312
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F 0580
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room,
etc.) that affect the resident.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to immediately inform the resident; consult with
the resident's physician; and notify consistent with his or her authority, the resident representative(s) when
there is a significant change in the resident's physical, mental, or psychosocial status and notify the
resident and the resident representative, if any, when there is a change in room for 1 (Resident #6) of 12
residents reviewed for notification of change of condition.
The facility failed to inform Resident #6's family of his positive COVID test and subsequent change of rooms
to an isolation room.
This failure could place residents at risk of not having their change in condition communicated to their
physician or representative.
Findings Included:
Record review of Resident #6's admission record dated 09/10/24 revealed an [AGE] year-old male admitted
to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included, but were not limited to, acute bronchitis (lining of tube
that carries air to and from the lungs is inflamed causing cough with mucus, shortness of breath, and mild
fever), dementia (a group of thinking and social symptoms that interferes with daily functioning), heart
disease, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (inflammation of lung tissue due to non-infectious
causes, which results in cough without mucus or phlegm, shortness of breath, and fatigue). Resident #6's
family member A was listed as his responsible party and #1 emergency contact with two phone numbers
and an address. His family member B was listed with one phone number and an address.
Record review of Resident #6's significant change MDS completed 05/11/24 revealed the following:
Section C indicated a BIMS score of 3 which indicated severely impaired cognition.
Section F indicated it was very important to Resident #6 to have his family involved in discussions about his
care.
Record review of Resident #6's care plan initiated on 08/05/24 revealed entry dated 09/09/24 which
indicated Resident #6 was positive for COVID and was moved into an isolation room.
Record review of Resident #6's progress notes from 09/09/24 revealed the following:
On 09/09/24 at 03:10 PM LVN A noted Resident still not feeling well this afternoon and continues with
increased sleepiness and weakness. Also noted with nasal congestion. [Name of hospice nurse] with
[Name of hospice] notified, and telephone order received to test resident for Covid. Resident tested for
Covid using rapid test and results were positive. Resident placed on isolation precautions and [Name of
hospice nurse] hospice notified. Awaiting any further orders at this time.
On 09/09/24 at 11:23 PM LVN H noted At approx. 2145 (09:45 PM) writer entered room just as resident slid
out of bed onto his bottom. Called for assistance with call light. (Resident was) Oriented to self only. Unable
to state why he was trying to get out of bed. Denies pain on assessment. Active
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
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676370
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A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/11/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Harmonee House
1400 Main St
Amherst, TX 79312
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F 0580
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
ROM x 4 extremities, no deformities noted. Assisted to standing position and then back to bed. Incontinent
care provided and settled back into bed. Fluids and call light are in reach. Called to notify [Name of
Resident #6's family member A], [Name of Resident #6's family member B] answered and stated she would
let [Resident #6's family member B] know.
Resident #6's progress notes from 09/09/24 to 09/10/24 revealed no documentation of notification of family
regarding his positive COVID test and subsequent room change.
During an observation on 09/09/24 at 12:02 PM Resident #6 was lying on his back in bed under a blanket
with his bed flat. He had his eyes closed and the lights in his shared room were off.
During an interview on 09/09/24 at 03:23 PM Resident #6's family member A was asked if the facility had
notified her or Resident #6's positive COVID test. She replied the facility had called her in the past to let her
know COVID was in the building but Resident #6 was okay. She indicated she had not received a call about
his recent positive COVID test.
During an interview on 09/10/24 at 08:09 AM Resident #6's family member B answered family member A's
phone and stated the family had not been notified of Resident #6's positive COVID test and subsequent
room change. She stated on 09/09/24 the facility did call to notify the family of a fall Resident #6 had where
he slid out of his bed but was not injured. She stated during that call the facility said nothing about a
positive COVID test or room change. Resident #6's family member asked how long he would be on isolation
and this surveyor encouraged her to call the facility for more information.
During an observation and interview on 09/10/24 at 09:28 AM Resident #6's new room has the door shut
with signage on what PPE to wear before entering and to dispose of PPE inside the room. Resident #6 was
seated on the edge of his bed in his isolation room. He stated he has started to feel better.
During an interview on 09/11/24 at 09:44 AM LVN B stated if a resident had a change of condition the
doctor, DON, and family and hospice if they are on hospice should have been notified. She stated family
should have been notified if a resident changed rooms. She stated it was the responsibility of the charge
nurse to make said notifications and document them in the progress notes. When asked if there would be a
negative outcome if a family was not informed of their resident testing positive for COVID she stated, I
guess it depends. Especially if family comes often and resident wonders why not seeing them (family). She
stated if a resident was positive for COVID, You always want to tell them (family of resident and resident)
they are being isolated and the reason.
During an interview on 09/11/24 at 09:56 AM CNA E stated if a family was not notified of their resident's
positive COVID test it would put others in danger from spread of COVID if the family came to visit their
resident.
During an interview on 09/11/24 at 10:06 AM ADM stated the physician, family, DON/ADM should have
been notified when a resident had a change of condition. She stated family should have been notified when
a resident changed rooms. She stated nursing was responsible for making said notifications. She stated
there was a negative outcome for residents if the family was not notified of positive COVID and a room
change but she did not elaborate on what the negative outcome was.
During an observation and interview on 09/11/24 at 10:33 AM ADON stated immediate family should have
been notified when a resident had a change of condition or change of room. She stated she thought LVN A
notified the family of Resident #6 of his positive COVID test. ADON proceeded to look through
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Harmonee House
1400 Main St
Amherst, TX 79312
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F 0580
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Resident #6's progress notes in the EHR and said, But he (LVN A) didn't chart it. She stated there was no
other place LVN A would have charted but in the progress notes. She stated charge nurses were
responsible for notifying family members when a resident tested positive for COVID and/or had a change of
room and they were to document the notification in the progress notes. She stated a possible negative
outcome of not notifying family of positive COVID test and room change was the family would be shocked
when they came to visit their family member.
During an interview on 09/11/24 at 11:42 AM DON stated charge nurses were responsible to notify
physician and family when a resident had a change of condition or rooms. She stated the notification should
be documented in the progress notes. When asked what a negative outcome of not notifying a family would
be, DON stated, It depends, if the resident has dementia, they won't know one way or the other. It is
situational to me. Some families don't participate in care, but still need to be notified.
During an interview on 09/11/24 at 12:05 PM LVN A stated he did call Resident #6's family member A to
notify her of Resident #6's positive COVID test and resultant room change. He stated, She was having a
hard time following what he was saying. He stated he did not know why he did not document the
notification.
Record review of facility policy titled Change in a Resident's Condition or Status and dated July 2024
revealed in part:
Our facility shall promptly notify the resident, his or her Attending Physician, and representative (sponsor)
of changes in the resident's medical/mental condition and/or status . 4. Unless otherwise instructed by the
resident, a nurse will notify the resident's representative when: . b. There is a significant change in the
resident's physical, mental, or psychosocial status; c. There is a need to change the resident's room
assignment; .
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Harmonee House
1400 Main St
Amherst, TX 79312
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F 0657
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed,
and revised by a team of health professionals.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure the care plan is prepared by an
interdisciplinary team, that includes to the extent practicable, the participation of the resident and the
resident's representative(s) and if the participation of the resident or their resident representative is
determined not practicable for the development of the resident care plan include an explanation in the
resident's medical record for 1 (Resident #6) of 12 residents reviewed for care plan timing and revision.
The facility failed to invite Resident #6's family members to his care plan meeting.
This failure could lead to a lack of cohesiveness in resident care and/or residents not receiving necessary
care.
Findings Included:
Record review of Resident #6's admission record dated 09/10/24 revealed an [AGE] year-old male admitted
to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included, but were not limited to, acute bronchitis (lining of tube
that carries air to and from the lungs is inflamed causing cough with mucus, shortness of breath, and mild
fever), type 2 diabetes (insufficient production of insulin, causing high blood sugar), dementia (a group of
thinking and social symptoms that interferes with daily functioning), depression (a mood disorder that
causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest), heart disease, cerebral aneurysm nonruptured
(bulge or ballooning of blood vessel in the brain), and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (inflammation
of lung tissue due to non-infectious causes, which results in cough without mucus or phlegm, shortness of
breath, and fatigue). Resident #6's family member A was listed as his responsible party and #1 emergency
contact with two phone numbers and an address. His family member B was listed with one phone number
and an address.
Record review of Resident #6's significant change MDS completed 05/11/24 revealed the following:
Section B indicated Resident #6 had unclear speech and was sometimes understood, but he usually
understood others.
Section C indicated Resident #6 had a BIMS score of 3 which indicated severely impaired cognition.
Section F indicated it was very important to Resident #6 to have his family involved in discussions about his
care.
Record review of Resident #6's care plan initiated on 08/05/24 revealed he would not be discharged to the
community due to advanced dementia. The care plan indicated Resident #6 had impaired cognitive
function, impaired thought processes, and difficulty making decisions due to long and short-term memory
loss as well as difficulty communicating.
During an interview on 09/09/24 at 03:31 PM Resident #6's family member A stated she had not been
invited to participate in a care plan for Resident #6 during his time in the facility. She said, They send me a
letter when there is a party or something like Easter or Father's Day.
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676370
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/11/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Harmonee House
1400 Main St
Amherst, TX 79312
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F 0657
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
During an interview on 09/10/24 at 03:38 PM ADM stated DON was responsible for inviting family members
to care planning meetings. She said DON sent a letter to the family and if she did not hear back from the
family she would call them to determine if they wanted to attend the meeting or not.
During an interview on 09/11/24 at 09:24 AM DON stated she did not think she had any proof of inviting
Resident #6's family to the care plan meeting. She stated it was in August and Resident #6's family member
A came to talk with her. DON stated she was not sure of the day, just that it was in August.
During an interview on 09/11/24 at 09:26 AM DON stated Resident #6's family member A has been
diagnosed with dementia and is close to being admitted to the facility so would probably not remember
speaking with her (DON) about Resident #6's care plan. She stated she thought she wrote on the care plan
itself that Resident #6's family member was a part of the meeting, but she would check to be sure.
During an interview on 09/11/24 at 09:44 AM LVN B was asked for a negative outcome for residents if
family members were not invited to the care plan. She did not answer the question but she said, They
(family members) should be invited, I know they are always invited.
During an interview on 09/11/24 at 09:56 AM CNA E stated a family's invitation to resident care plans was
important to keep the family involved in what is going on. She stated, These residents here change
regularly. There are a lot of memory issues and they (family) need to be up to date on what is going on.
During an interview on 09/11/24 at 10:06 AM ADM stated a possible negative outcome of family members
of residents not being invited to care plans was, They would not be involved in care (of residents) and they
are a vital part of care (of residents).
During an interview on 09/11/24 at 10:33 AM ADON stated DON is responsible for inviting residents' family
members to care plan meetings. She said a possible negative outcome of family members not being invited
to care plans meetings was the family would not be up to date on their (residents) care.
During an observation and interview on 09/11/24 at 11:42 AM DON stated she could not prove she invited
Resident #6's family to his care plan. She stated, I am gonna say I dropped the ball. I did have a visit with
her (Resident #6's family member A) in August . but I can't prove that I did. She held up an invitation letter
to a care plan for another resident and stated she could not find the copy of the one she mailed to Resident
#6's family member. She said when she invited family members to care plans, she mailed the letter and
kept a copy for herself, but she could not find a copy of one for Resident #6's care plan in August. She said
a possible negative outcome of a family not being invited to be part of the care plan meeting was, I mean it
just helps them feel more involved in their loved one's care and they need to know what is going on with
their loved one, any decline, any medication change.
Record review of facility policy titled Care Planning-Interdisciplinary Team and dated September 2013
revealed in part:
Our facility's care planning/interdisciplinary team is responsible for the development of an individualized
comprehensive care plan for each resident. 3. The resident, the resident's family and/or the resident's legal
representative/guardian or surrogate are encouraged to participate in the development of and revisions to
the resident's care plan. 4. Every effort will be made to schedule care
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Harmonee House
1400 Main St
Amherst, TX 79312
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F 0657
plan meetings at the best time of the day for the resident and family.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Record review of facility policy titled Resident Rights and dated December 2020 revealed in part:
Residents Affected - Few
. 1. Federal and state laws guarantee certain basic rights to all residents of this facility. These rights include
the resident's right to: . p. be informed of, and participate in, his or her care planning and treatment; .
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Harmonee House
1400 Main St
Amherst, TX 79312
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F 0679
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observations, interviews, and record reviews the facility failed to provide, based on the comprehensive
assessment and care plan and the preferences of each resident, an ongoing program to support residents
in their choice of activities, both facility-sponsored group and individual activities and independent activities,
designed to meet the interests of and support the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each
resident, encouraging both independence and interaction in the community for 5 of 8 anonymous residents
observed for 3 of 3 (September 9, 10, and 11 of 2024) days and reviewed for quality of life.
Residents Affected - Some
The facility failed to ensure scheduled activities were taking place.
The facility failed to ensure activities met resident's needs/desires.
These failures could place residents at risk of boredom and/or a decline in their quality of life.
Findings Included:
Record review of facility activities calendar dated September 2024 revealed at least 5 activities scheduled
each weekday and two activities scheduled each Saturday and Sunday for the month. In total there were
125 activities listed. Of those 65 were passive TV-based to include watching Wheel of Fortune (21 times),
The Price is Right (19 times), Movie Madness (4 times), a chair-based exercise program called Sit and Fit
(8 times), football games (9 times) and something listed as Days to Remember (4 times). Of the remaining
60 activities 32 were independent or required minimal social interaction to include Bird Watching (5 times),
Independent Activities (4 times), One-on-One Visits (4 times), Music We Remember (5 times), Beauty Shop
(2 times), Coffee & Chat (9 times), and Coloring (3 times). Of the remaining 28 activities 10 were led by
volunteers from outside the facility to include Church (5 times), Bible & Bingo (4 times) and Pep Rally (1
time). The remaining 18 activities included Manicures and Chit Chat (4 times), Dominoes (4 times),
Resident Council (1 time), Ice Cream Social (3 times), Monthly Birthday Party (1 time), National Donut Day
(1 time), and Bingo (4 times). The calendar revealed the following times and activities scheduled for the
three days of observation:
09/09/24: 9:00 Coffee & Chat; 10:00 Bird Watching; 11:00 Price is Right; 2:00 Music We Remember; 6:30
Wheel of Fortune
09/10/24: 9:00 Manicures and Chit Chat; 10:00 Sit & Fit; 11:00 Resident Council; 2:00 Movie Madness; 6:30
Wheel of Fortune
09/11/24: 9:00 Dominoes; 10:00 Bible and Bingo; 11:00 Price is Right; 2:00 Days to Remember; 630: Wheel
of Fortune
During an interview on 09/09/24 at 11:25 AM DON stated ADON is also the AD, one of the infection
preventionists, and the MDS nurse.
During an observation on 09/09/24 at 11:50 AM The Price is Right was playing on the TV in the dining room
as residents were sitting at various tables talking with one another and waiting on lunch service. Few
residents were seated facing the TV and those that were facing the TV were not looking at the TV.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Harmonee House
1400 Main St
Amherst, TX 79312
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
During an interview on 09/09/24 at 04:14 PM an anonymous resident stated the only activity provided was
Bingo on Wednesdays and he enjoyed attending.
During an interview on 09/10/24 at 10:20 AM 5 of 8 anonymous residents stated the facility only had
activities on Wednesday. They stated the activity was bingo and bible study. When asked what types of
activities they would like they stated, movie nights and crafts or something. The residents also mentioned
that some residents could not use their hands or really understand games and might like to have music
played for them.
During an observation on 09/10/24 at 02:42 PM revealed no one in the sitting area in the lobby and the TV
was off.
During an observation on 09/10/24 at 02:43 PM two residents were noted to be watching a TV commercial
at the end of the hall in the common area and one resident was noted to be watching TV in the dining room.
No staff were present in either locale.
During an interview on 09/10/24 at 02:44 PM LVN A stated Movie Madness as listed on the activities
calendar across from the nurses' station to be taking place today beginning at 02:00 PM usually takes
place at the end of the hall or in the lobby area. He stated the TV hanging in the dining room had not been
hanging there very long and he had not seen Movie Madness take place in the dining room.
During an observation and interview on 09/10/24 at 02:48 PM two anonymous residents were in a resident
room watching TV. On the wall was a copy of the activities calendar. The residents stated the activities on
the calendar do not happen. They stated the only reason Bingo and Bible Study took place was because a
volunteer from a nearby town came in and hosted the activity. They stated they did not know ADON was AD
until today's resident council meeting.
During an observation on 09/11/24 at 09:31 AM three residents were seated at three different tables in the
dining room. There were no dominoes visible.
During an observation on 09/11/24 at 09:31 AM two residents were seated in the common area at the end
of the hall. One on the couch and one in a w/c. They were not facing one another, and no dominoes were
visible.
During an observation on 09/11/24 at 09:32 AM the two tables in the lobby area had no residents seated
around them and no dominoes were visible.
During an observation on 09/11/24 at 09:33 AM the activity room was empty but cheerful and full of colorful
paintings, puzzles, etc. No dominoes were visible.
During an interview on 09/11/24 at 09:38 AM HSK F stated she had worked for the facility for 2-3 months
and had not observed residents involved in activities 4-5 times a day on weekdays.
During an interview on 09/11/24 at 09:38 AM HSK G stated she had worked for the facility for 1 month and
had not observed activities taking place 4-5 times a day on weekdays.
During an observation and interview on 09/11/24 at 09:44 AM LVN B stated she had noticed residents
involved in activities 4-5 times each weekday. When asked for an example she replied, Bingo and bible on
Wednesdays for a little bit, sometimes watch TV, coffee time. She stated the CNAs lead
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Harmonee House
1400 Main St
Amherst, TX 79312
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F 0679
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
activities but added, We have a helper that comes on Wednesdays. When asked if the residents played
dominoes this morning she said, They are about to start right now, they are going to do bible and play bingo
right now. When asked how residents know when an activity is taking place, she gestured to the board
across from the nurses' station and said, Usually it is posed on that board right there and of course we
remind them like today is Wednesday Bingo day. When asked where the activity Bird Watching took place
she gestured to the window in the dining room from which you could see several bird feeders. When asked
if staff are part of the bird watching activity she stated, Usually they (residents) will just sit there and watch
them (birds). LVN B stated there was not a negative outcome for residents if the activities calendar was not
followed.
During an interview on 09/11/24 at 09:56 AM CNA E stated she had worked for the facility for 7 months and
she had observed residents involved in activities. When asked what kind of activities she stated, In summer
they went outside a lot, had watermelon and ice cream on the patio. She stated the residents were going to
play bingo today because a former resident's family member still comes and leads bingo. CNA E stated she
had never helped organize or lead activities. She stated the residents do not have enough activity
involvement. She said, I think if they had more there would be less .I'm not saying there's a lot of falls, but
we have to redirect a lot of people (residents) because they wander a lot.
During an interview on 09/11/24 at 10:06 AM ADM stated she sees the resident involved in activities 5-6
times each weekday. She said, Our activities are a little less structured here and have a difficult time getting
resident involvement. Dominoes was a thing for awhile and then it became this huge fight. When asked who
usually led the activities she stated CNAs, ADON, and volunteers. She stated the facility is looking for a full
time AD. When asked if there was a negative to outcome for residents if the activities calendar was not
followed, ADM said, Yes, just that they anticipate something that didn't occur.
During an interview on 09/11/24 at 10:33 AM ADON stated the CNAs lead the activities on the weekdays.
She stated her family member was a day CNA and was in charge of activities, but the family member
transitioned to nights at the beginning of September. ADON stated her family member did not have AD
certification. She stated Movie Madness on the activities calendar was when the CNAs basically set up a
movie in the dining room and a movie in the other TV area at the end of the hall. She said sometimes a
third movie would be playing in the lobby area. She stated it was called madness because movies were
playing everywhere. She stated Movie Madness activity was held on 09/10/24 in the dining room and in the
common area at the end of the hall. When asked who hosted Manicures and Chit Chat yesterday, ADON
said she did not know. When asked who hosted Sit and Fit yesterday, she stated, I thought they turned on
the TV yesterday morning but, honestly, I did not follow up yesterday. She stated residents are aware of
activities because we go through and ask verbally if they want to attend. When asked what types of
activities are done for residents who are bedbound or unable to participate in bingo, ADON stated, Usually
our bedbound have hospice visitors coming in. The hospice marketer comes in and chaplains come in. She
stated of the residents in the facility, We have maybe 5 who are totally with it. Sometimes we just play music
and dance in the hallways. ADON stated weekend activities are led by CNAs and local churches. When
asked what Independent Activities meant she said the residents could put puzzles together, read, or have
family visits. ADON stated residents were allowed to be in the Activities Room when there was a craft.
When asked what Days to Remember on the activities calendar was ADON said, Like today, we played a
9/11 video this morning at breakfast and will print out things for them to color. She said Music We
Remember on the activities calendar involved staff playing music from the 50s and 60s on YouTube or the
[NAME] at the nurses' station. When asked if it felt doable for her to be ADON, AD and MDS nurse, she
stated, Spread thin most days because then I
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
676370
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/11/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Harmonee House
1400 Main St
Amherst, TX 79312
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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F 0679
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
help with housekeeping too. ADON stated she felt the residents had enough activities to meet their needs.
She could not think of a negative outcome of not following the activities calendar.
During an interview on 09/11/24 at 11:42 AM DON stated she had not seen residents involved in activities
5-6 times a day as noted on the activities calendar. She stated activities were led by CNAs. When asked if
she thought residents had enough activities to meet their needs she stated, No, I don't think they do. One
thing is they don't eat as well, don't get enough exercise to burn calories so don't get hungry. They don't
receive the socialization that I feel like they probably need. When asked if there was a negative outcome for
residents if the activities calendar was not followed, DON stated, Yeah, I mean they expect those things to
take place.
Record review of resident council minutes dated 06/06/24 revealed ADON's family member was staff
person in attendance and the note regarding activities was, Wish we could do more activities with you
instead of you being on the floor as a CNA.
Record review of facility policy titled Activity Programs - Staffing and dated June 2018 revealed in part:
Our activity programs are staffed with personnel who have appropriate training and experience to meet the
needs and interests of each resident. 2. The activity director/coordinator's responsibilities include: . c.
monitoring and evaluating the residents' responses to activities and revising the approaches as
appropriate; and d. developing, implementing, supervising and evaluating the activity programs at least
quarterly. 5. Sufficient activity personnel are on duty to meet the needs of the residents and the functions of
the activity programs.
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COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Harmonee House
1400 Main St
Amherst, TX 79312
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F 0761
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted
professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately
locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review; it was determined the facility failed to ensure medications were
stored and labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles on 1 of 1 medication carts,
in that:.
3 medications were left loose in the medication cart and 2 residents' insulin vials and box packaging were
not marked correctly with date of opening.
1 insulin medication vial in the medication cart drawer one was marked with an open date of 7-16-24 and
the box packaging was dated 8-1-24. Insulin was still in use after 55 days from documented vial opening
date.
1 insulin medication vial in the medication cart drawer one was open without an opening date marked on
the vial or box packaging.
The facility's failure to ensure medications were labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional
principles could place residents at risk for exposure to medication that is expired or ineffective; resulting in
exacerbation of the disease being treated, exposure to contaminated products capable of causing infection,
and other adverse reactions.
Findings include:
During observation on 09-09-24 at 11:32AM the medication cart was observed with Facility LVN A. In
drawer one there was an open multidose vial of Novolog Insulin. Vial was dated 7-16-24 and box packaging
dated 8-1-24was still in use 55 days after having been opened. LVN A verified the date written on the vial
was 7-16-24 and the date on the box packaging was 8-1-24. LVN A was asked how many days from open
date is insulin discarded. He stated,30 days from the opening date.
During observation on 09-09-24 at 11:36 AM to the medication cart drawer one an open vial of Lantus
Insulin was observed without an open date on the vial or the box packaging. LVN A was asked when is the
opening date to be documented on the insulin vial. He stated, When it is opened. LVN A verified there was
no date documented on the insulin vial or box packaging.
During observation on 09-09-24 at 11:40AM medication cart second drawer had 3 loose medications. LVN
A was able to identify the 3 loose medications. LVN A identified the medications. LVN A was asked what
could be potential negative outcomes from residents not receiving these medications. He stated, Missing
the Bethanechol could cause bladder discomfort, the Lasix could cause edema and the Eliquis could cause
blood clots.
Interview with Administrator on 09-10-24 at 2:15PM she was asked for a policy on Medication Cart
Monitoring and Medication Administration. She started the night shift nurse usually cleans, monitors, and
stocks the medication cart. She did not know about the policies but would find them if she could she stated.
Interview 09-11-24 at 10:19AM with the DON when asked about who is responsible for monitoring the
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
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676370
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A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/11/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Harmonee House
1400 Main St
Amherst, TX 79312
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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F 0761
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
medication cart she stated, The Charge Nurse is responsible to clean it once a week. Usually, the night
nurse and the Chare Nurse have that responsibility. The medication cart is everybody's responsibility. She
stated, The policy for the medication Insulin is to be dated on the vial when it is opened and discarded after
30 days. When asked about the loose pills in the medication cart the DON stated, I feel we are doing much
better with the prepackaged medications. We are finding less loose pills than we use to. When asked about
the possible negative outcome of administering outdated medications to residents she stated, That's why
we have expiration dates on medications so we will know. Negative outcomes for a resident could be
uncontrolled blood glucose, hyperglycemia, or hypoglycemia.
Interview on 09-11-24 at 10:35AM with the ADON. She stated there is no policy for Medication Cart
Monitoring. She stated, Usually the night nurse manages the medication cart cleaning and stocking. If we
have an agency nurse over the weekend I go through the cart on Mondays. Asked about policy on
medication insulin opening and discarding she stated, Insulin is to be dated on the day of opening of it. It is
discarded 30 days from that opening date.
Record review of facility policy revealed the following:
Policy Title: Storage of Medications
Date issued: MED-PASS, Inc. [DATE]
5. Discontinued, outdated, or deteriorated drugs or biologicals are returned to the dispensing pharmacy or
destroyed
12. Only persons authorized to prepare and administer medications have access to locked medications.
On 09-10-24 at 2:15PM asked Administrator for Medication Administration Policy. Did not receive prior to
facility exit.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Harmonee House
1400 Main St
Amherst, TX 79312
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F 0812
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Many
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve
food in accordance with professional standards.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute, and serve
food in accordance with the professional standards for food service safety for 1 of 1 kitchen reviewed for
kitchen sanitation.
1.
The facility failed to ensure freezer items were properly stored, labeled, and dated.
2.
The facility failed to ensure pantry foods were properly stored, labeled, and dated.
3.
The facility failed to ensure refrigerated foods were properly stored, labeled, and dated.
These failures could place residents who ate food served by the kitchen at risk of food-borne illness.
Findings included:
Observation of the refrigerator on 09/09/24 at 11:12 AM revealed the following:
1.
(1) bottle of ketchup, no date.
2.
(2) trays of cups, filled with various liquids, covered by a tray, no labels, or dates.
Observation of walk-in pantry on 09/09/24 at 11:15 AM revealed the following:
1.
(1) box of potatoes, open to the air, no label or date.
2.
(1) package of hot dog buns, 2 buns left, no label or date.
3.
(5) individual applesauce cups, no dates.
4.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Harmonee House
1400 Main St
Amherst, TX 79312
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(1) loaf of bread, no date.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Observation of walk-in freezer on 09/09/24 at 11:20 AM revealed the following:
1.
Residents Affected - Many
(6) Styrofoam cups with lids, filled with what appeared to be fruit, no labels, or dates.
2.
(2) bags of frozen veggies, no label or date.
3.
(1) box of what appeared to be breaded meat, no label or date.
In an interview on 09/10/24 at 10:35 AM, [NAME] C stated that all the cooks are responsible for labeling
and dating food. He stated that if they put food out that was expired or bad, then someone could get sick.
In an interview on 09/10/24 at 10:39 AM, DM stated that it was everyone's responsibility in the kitchen to
label and date food as it comes in and they must label and date leftovers. DM stated that she trains her staff
by doing in services on labeling and dating foods as well as making sure leftovers are labeled. She stated
that a negative outcome for not doing this could be that they could serve expired food to residents, and it
could make them sick.
In an interview on 09/10/24 at 10:45 AM, [NAME] D stated that it was everyone's responsibility to check that
food was labeled and dated properly. She stated that a possible negative outcome of food not being labeled
and dated was they could serve spoiled food and it could make the resident's sick.
Record Review of facility policy dated October 2017 titled Food Receiving and Storage revealed in part:
.7. Dry foods that are stored in bins will be removed from original packaging, labeled and dated .
.8. All foods stored in the refrigerator or freezer will be covered, labeled and dated.
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