F 0551
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review, the facility failed to extend to the resident representative the right to make
decisions on behalf of the resident for one (Resident #1) of five residents reviewed for resident
representative rights.
Residents Affected - Few
The facility failed to contact Resident #1's representative/responsible party before administering her PRN
medication. On 11/14/2024, Resident #1's MAR revealed LVN A administered to Resident #1 a dose of her
prescribed Lorazepam (a medication used to treat seizures or decrease anxiety). LVN A failed to contact
the RP prior to administering the Lorazepam as instructed in Resident #1's electronic medical record where
it states in capital letters, CALL [RP] BEFORE GIVING ANY PRN MEDICATION.
This failure could place residents at risk of receiving medication or treatment without consent.
Findings included:
Record review of Resident #1's undated face sheet reflected the resident was a [AGE] year-old female who
admitted to the facility on hospice on 08/01/24. Resident #1 diagnoses included anxiety (feeling of fear,
dread, and uneasiness that can be a normal reaction to stress), dementia (decline in mental ability),
malignant neoplasm of unspecified lung (lung cancer) and intrahepatic bile duct carcinoma (type of cancer
that originates in the bile ducts located within the liver). Resident #1's family member was listed as her
emergency contact, RP, and POA for financial and health care.
Record review of Resident #1's quarterly MDS assessment, dated 08/20/24, reflected a BIMS score of 8,
indicating the resident had moderate cognitive impairment.
Record review of Resident #1's quarterly care plan, dated 08/13/24, reflected she needed hospice care due
to a terminal diagnosis. The care planned goals included keeping the resident comfortable as exhibited by
relief of pain within 30 minutes of intervention, and the interventions included hospice services as ordered.
Record review of Resident #1's current, undated order summary report reflected give report to each shift to
the [Family Member], DPOA every shift with a start date of 09/05/2024.
Record review of Resident #1's November 2024 MAR reflected: LORazepam Oral Tablet 0.5 MG
(Lorazepam) Give 1 tablet by mouth every 4 hours as needed for Anxiety. Start Date 10/12/2024 1500 [3:00
PM], D/C Date 11/14/2024 1612 [4:12 PM]. The MAR further showed the below administration of the
medication: 11/14/2024 RN A administered the medication at 3:02 PM.
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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)
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Event ID:
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Department of Health & Human Services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
676408
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/27/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Bear Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation
3729 Ira E Woods Avenue
Grapevine, TX 76051
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 0551
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Record review of Resident #1's Progress Notes written on 11/14/24 at 3:02 PM by RN A reflected the
following Medication Administration Note: LORazepam Oral Tablet 0.5 MG - Give 1 tablet by mouth every 4
hours as needed for Anxiety.
Record review of Resident #1's Progress Notes written on 11/14/2024 at 3:45 PM written by RN B reflected
the following Nurses Note: Resident is alert, oriented and talking about PRN medication. Her vitals were
monitored. Informed her [RP] about PRN medication, vitals status and notified to hospice nurse. Resident is
on continue monitoring.
Record review of Resident #1's Progress Notes written on 11/14/2024 at 3:48 PM by the DON reflected the
following Nurses Note: 2-10 PM assigned nurse informed this writer that as per [FM], resident was given
PRN medication without indication. Did assessment for any adverse reactions or health risk. Resident was
up and awake, vitals were stable, [RP] was at bedside and aware of the situation. Collaborated with
morning and evening staff. Give 1:1 education to the staff to improve and to foster a safer environment for
resident. MD and hospice were informed and no new orders received. Will continue to monitor closely for
any change in condition.
During an interview on 11/27/24 at 09:05 AM, Resident #1's RP stated Resident #1 admitted to the facility
on hospice due to Stage IV liver cancer. The RP stated the facility must call her before they administered
Resident #1 any of her PRN medications. The RP stated she was a nurse and wanted to be notified to
ensure Resident #1 in fact needed the medication. The RP stated RN A did not adhere to her request.
During an interview on 11/27/24 at 11:10 AM, Resident #1 stated when she needed something, no one has
ever told her no. Resident #1 stated her care was so far, so good. Resident #1 stated her Hospice Aide
gave her showers two times a week. Resident #1 stated if she needed incontinence care, she had a button
she pushed. Resident #1 stated she tried to stay as clean as possible. Resident #1 stated as far as she
knew, she received all her medications.
During an interview on 11/27/24 at 1:15 PM, the Hospice RN stated Resident #1 admitted to hospice on
07/22/24 due to bile duct carcinoma. She stated from day one, the RP requested that the facility and
hospice called her for everything. She stated if staff observed any symptoms, the RP wanted to be called
prior to administering any PRN medications. The Hospice RN stated when the facility administered
Resident #1's Lorazepam on 11/14/24, they failed to notify the RP first , and the RP was upset. She stated
the facility had it typed in Resident #1's records in all caps CALL THE [RP] BEFOREHAND.
During an interview on 11/27/24 at 2:10 PM, RN B stated during the shift report, RN A told her she
administered Resident #1 Lorazepam PRN because she was anxious and not feeling well. RN B stated in
PCC it was documented that you must give the RP a report at the end of each shift. RN B stated she then
called the RP to provide her an entire shift report, and the RP became upset because RN A had not
notified her before she administered the PRN Lorazepam to Resident #1. RN B stated although Resident
#1 was on hospice, it was still the RP's right to request to be informed beforehand.
During an interview on 11/27/24 at 3:30 PM, the DON stated the RP wanted to be contacted prior to any
PRN medications being administered to Resident #1. The DON stated the RP did not want the nurses to
use their judgment. She stated RN A was new, and the RP was upset because RN A failed to call her
beforehand. The DON stated the RP told her on 11/14/24 that Resident #1 received the PRN Lorazepam
without her being notified beforehand. She stated she informed the RP that what she told her would be
addressed. The DON stated RN A informed her that Resident #1 was agitated, so she administered the
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
676408
If continuation sheet
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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
676408
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/27/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Bear Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation
3729 Ira E Woods Avenue
Grapevine, TX 76051
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 0551
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
PRN Lorazepam and failed to notify the RP. The DON stated the RP told her that she had not observed any
agitation on the in-room video camera. The DON stated RN A failed to inform the RP and did not realize it
until the shift change report with RN B. The DON stated RN B then called and provided the RP the shift
change report, and the RP came to the facility. The DON stated she and the Administrator completed an
Incident Report, conducted an internal investigation, and decided to make the nurse PRN. The DON stated
even if a resident was on hospice, it was still the RP's right to be contacted as often as they wish to make
decisions on behalf of the resident.
On 11/27/24, multiple attempts were made to contact RN A. A returned telephone call was not received
prior to exiting.
Record review of the facility's undated Documentation of Medication Administration Policy reflected the
following:
.3. Documentation of medication administration includes, as a minimum .
.h. resident response to the medication, if applicable (e.g., PRN, pain medication, etc.)
Record review of the facility's undated Resident Rights Policy reflected the following:
.1. Federal and state laws guarantee certain basic rights to all residents of this facility. These rights include
the resident's right to .
.o. be notified of his or her medical condition and of any changes in his or her condition.
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