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Inspection visit

Health inspection

La Hacienda De Paz Rehabilitation and Care CenterCMS #6764191 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 0609 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews and record reviews the facility failed to ensure that all alleged violations involving abuse, neglect, exploitation or mistreatment, including injuries of unknown source and misappropriation of resident property, are reported immediately, but not later than 2 hours after the allegation is made, if the events that cause the allegation involve abuse or result in serious bodily injury, or not later than 24 hours if the events that cause the allegation do not involve abuse and do not result in serious bodily injury, to the administrator of the facility and to other officials (including to the State Survey Agency and adult protective services where state law provides for jurisdiction in long-term care facilities) in accordance with State law through established procedures, for 1 of 8 residents (Resident #5) reviewed for Abuse, in that: CNA B failed to report witnessed physical abuse of Resident #5 by SNA C and SNA D . This failure placed residents at risk for abuse. The findings included: A record review of Resident #5's admission record, dated 06/07/2023, revealed an admission date of 03/10/2022 with diagnoses which included dementia [impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interferes with doing everyday activities]. A record review of Resident #5's quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], revealed Resident #5 was an [AGE] year-old female admitted after an acute hospital discharge. Resident #5 was hard of hearing, had unclear speech, could understand others, and was assessed with a BIMS of 01 out of 15 indicating severe mental cognition impairment. Further review revealed Resident #5 had a need for a gastric tube and required enteral feedings, flushes, and gastric tube care [a gastrostomy tube (also called a G-tube) is a tube inserted through the belly that brings nutrition directly to the stomach]. A record review of Resident #5's care plan, dated, 06/07/2023, revealed, Resident #5 has impaired cognitive function related to dementia and is at risk for complications. Interventions: keep the residents routine consistent and try to provide consistent care givers as much as possible in order to decrease confusion . resident #5 has a communication problem related to cognitive impairment and forgetfulness. Intervention: use communication techniques which enhance interaction; allow adequate time to respond, repeat as necessary, do not rush, request feedback, clarification from the resident, to ensure understanding, face when speaking and make eye contact. A record review of the facility's Provider Investigation Report, dated 05/19/2023, revealed the (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 3 Event ID: 676419 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 676419 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 06/08/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE LA Hacienda DE Paz Rehabilitation and Care Center 3333 Bob Rogers Dr Eagle Pass, TX 78852 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 0609 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm facility reported allegations of abuse for six residents which included Resident #5. The report revealed SNA B had witnessed SNA C and D physically abuse residents, and cited specifically Resident #5, and had not immediately reported the witnessed physical abuse to anyone; Facility-initiated staff interviews; 05/15/2023 at 08:30 PM CNA B reported she has witnessed SNA C and SNA D purposely provoking resident [Resident #5] to get upset specifically SNA C was .poking Resident #5's stomach to cause a reaction from her. Residents Affected - Few A record review of the facility's Provider Investigation Report, dated 05/19/2023, revealed a witness statement, dated 05/07/2023, name of witness CNA B, issue related to SNA C, [translated from Spanish] on my turn to work I could see my co-worker SNA C was molesting a Resident [Resident #5] by picking / poking provoking them to anger them. I also know that SNA C and SNA D have pranked residents for their enjoyment .the statement above is true to the best of my knowledge, signed CNA B. A record review of the facility's Provider Investigation Report, dated 05/19/2023, revealed a witness statement, dated 05/07/2023, name of witness CNA B, issue related to SNA D, [translated from Spanish] I was able to see my co-worker SNA D entered residents [unidentified] rooms and took their perfumes and duly applied the perfumes on herself, I told her That should not be done! she was upset because we pressed her to answer call lights. The statement above is true to the best of my knowledge, signed CNA B. During an interview on 06/07/2023 at 12:15 AM CNA B stated she witnessed student nurse aides SNA C and SNA D mistreated residents in the past, I can't recall dates and times .but it was on the 06:00 PM-06:00 AM shift. CNA B stated on 1 occasion she witnessed SNA C poke Resident #5 in the stomach as if to attempt to provoke a negative reaction from Resident #5. CNA B stated she intervened and rebuked SNA C and set the expectation that the behavior is not acceptable. CNA B stated she did not report the incident to anyone since she believed SNA C was inexperienced and required additional education which she provided. CNA B stated she believed SNA C would improve. During an interview on 06/07/2023 at 05:00 PM the DON stated during an investigation to allegations of abuse allegedly perpetrated by SNA C, CNA B reported she witnessed mistreatment towards residents, by SNA C, in the recent past and had rebuked SNA C but did not report the incident to anyone. The DON stated CNA B reported she had witnessed, date unknown, SNA C poked Resident #5 in the stomach to provoke anger. The DON stated she recognized CNA B should have reported the witnessed mistreatment to residents by SNA C immediately. The DON stated the expectation was to immediately report the incident and the facility would report the incident to the state survey agency within 2 hours of the original report. The DON stated the delayed report of allegations of abuse could have placed residents at risk for abuse. During an interview on 06/08/2023 at 10:00 AM the Administrator stated she immediately suspended SNA C and SNA D and restricted them from the facility, when she received the report from SNA A of witnessed Resident abuse by SNA C and SNA D [05/15/2023]. The Administrator stated she initiated an investigation and revealed CNA B had witnessed SNA C and SNA D physically abused unidentified residents sometime in the recent past. during the investigation CNA B reported she had witnessed prior to the investigation, date unknown, SNA C poked Resident #5 in the stomach to provoke anger. The Administrator stated CNA B was re-educated to recognize the witnessed abuse was an incident that warranted immediate reporting to leadership and included herself the Administrator. The Administrator stated the failed immediate report of Resident abuse from SNA C and D, could have placed other residents at risk for abuse. The Administrator stated the expectation was to immediately report allegations of ANE incidents and the facility would report the incident to the state survey agency within 2 hours of the (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 676419 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 3 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 676419 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 06/08/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE LA Hacienda DE Paz Rehabilitation and Care Center 3333 Bob Rogers Dr Eagle Pass, TX 78852 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 0609 original report. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm A facility policy for Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation Policy was requested on 06/07/2023, and not provided by survey exit. Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 676419 If continuation sheet 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.

  • 0609GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F609 - The facility must develop and implement written policies and procedures that:

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the June 8, 2023 survey of La Hacienda De Paz Rehabilitation and Care Center?

This was a inspection survey of La Hacienda De Paz Rehabilitation and Care Center on June 8, 2023. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at La Hacienda De Paz Rehabilitation and Care Center on June 8, 2023?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities."

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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