F 0693
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and
provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and resident review, the facility failed to ensure a resident who was fed by enteral
means received the appropriate treatment and services to restore, if possible, oral eating skills and to
prevent complications of enteral feeding including but not limited to aspiration pneumonia, diarrhea,
vomiting, dehydration, metabolic abnormalities, and nasal-pharyngeal ulcers for one of three residents
(Resident #1) reviewed for tube-feeding.
The facility failed to ensure Resident #1's enteral formula was increased from 20 ml to 60 ml according to a
titration order during the first 24 hours of his stay in the facility beginning the evening of 09/22/23. He
received only 20 ml per hour until the morning of 09/25/23.
This failure placed residents at risk of weight loss, dehydration, and associated discomfort.
Noncompliance existed from 09/22/23 to 09/29/23, but the facility corrected the noncompliance through
training, reviews of clinical information, revision of processes, and the QAPI process. Therefore, the findings
are of past noncompliance.
Findings included:
Review of the undated face sheet for Resident #1 reflected an [AGE] year-old male admitted to the facility
on [DATE] with diagnoses of encounter for attention to gastrostomy (g-tube), encounter for surgical
aftercare following surgery on the digestive system, muscle weakness, lack of coordination, need for
assistance with personal care, reduced mobility, dysphagia (trouble swallowing), cognitive communication
deficit (communication problems related to decline in cognition), speech disturbances, unsteadiness on
feet, lack of coordination, dysarthria and anarthria, benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), severe
protein calorie malnutrition, abnormal weight loss, adult failure to thrive, hearing loss, cerebral infarction
(death in a section of brain cells due to blood flow and oxygen decrease), fracture of right femur (thigh
bone), hypertension (high blood pressure), hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), type two diabetes mellitus,
allergic rhinitis (nasal allergies), gastroesophageal reflux disease (acid indigestion), dementia, and urine
retention.
Review of the admission MDS for Resident #1 dated 09/26/23 reflected a BIMS score of 14, indicating an
intact cognitive response. Review of the swallowing and nutrition section of the MDS reflected Resident #1
had a feeding tube while a resident and he weighed 145 lbs.
Review of the care plan for Resident #1 dated 09/22/23 reflected the following: Requires tube feeding r/t
Dysphagia , Weight Loss Jevity 1.2 @ 60cc/hr. Will maintain adequate nutritional and
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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.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation - Waxaha
151 Country Meadows Boulevard
Waxahachie, TX 75165
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F 0693
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
hydration status aeb weight stable, no s/sx of malnutrition or dehydration through review date. Is dependent
with tube feeding and water flushes. See MD orders for current feeding orders. Monitor/document/report to
MD PRN: Aspiration- fever, SOB, Tube dislodged, Infection at tube site, Self-extubation, Tube dysfunction or
malfunction, Abnormal breath/lung sounds, Abnormal lab values, Abdominal pain, distension, tenderness,
Constipation or fecal impaction, Diarrhea, Nausea/vomiting, Dehydration.
Residents Affected - Few
Review of physician orders for Resident #1 dated 09/22/23 reflected the following: Enteral Feed Orderevery shift Infuse 20 ml/hr full strength and increase 20 ml/hr every 8 hours to goal of 60 ml/hr.
Review of a facility self-reported incident in the state agency intake database dated 09/26/23 reflected the
following:
Date/Time you first learned of incident: 9/25/23
Date/Time the incident occurred: 9/23/23
Brief narrative summary of the reportable incident: (Resident #1) admitted to the facility on [DATE] with
order to receive Jevity 1.2 at 20 ml / hour and to increase by 20 ml / hour until 60 ml if tolerated. The rate
was not increased beyond 20 ml until 9/25.
During an interview on 10/05/23 at 11:40 AM, LVN A stated she entered the enteral formula orders from the
hospital for Resident #1 but did not trigger it to change every eight hours to increase the amount. LVN A
stated the mistake was discovered on 09/25/23 when the family noticed the feeding pump was still set on
20 ml, and they were very upset. LVN A stated the order was corrected immediately, and she did not think
there were any harmful effects to Resident #1. LVN A stated she was written up for the oversight, and
rightly so. She stated she was responsible for entering orders for residents who admitted on to the hall
where she was a charge nurse, and she had been a nurse for a long time, but she was capable of making
mistakes, and she had made one in this case. LVN A stated possible negative outcomes to residents as a
result of this mistake were weight loss, hunger, and rehospitalization.
During an interview on 10/05/23 at 01:50 PM, the DON stated her understanding of what had occurred with
Resident #1's order for enteral feeding was LVN A had entered the order in for the tube feeding to be
titrated (gradually increased over intervals of time) by 20 mls but did not enter a time for the first and
second titration levels, so no one was prompted to change the amount of formula being administered. The
DON stated after this was discovered, they notified the physician, ADON, and dietitian to let them know.
The DON stated the physician ordered the formula be increased right away to 40 ml/hr, and then the
physician came in on 09/25/23 and saw Resident #1 and increased to 60, which was the goal. The DON
stated the family called it to the attention of the nurse on duty that day, and the nurse reported to the DON
and ADM, who apologized to the family for the concern and submitted a self-report to the State Agency.
The DON stated they started g-tube audits and in-servicing all staff, and she (the DON) was responsible for
those efforts. The DON stated all the staff and every licensed nurse were re-educated before they came on
duty. The DON stated she stayed till 11:00 PM on 09/25/23 making sure everyone had been checked off for
g-tube skills. She stated all the nurses were re-educated on adding a time that titration was done. She
stated she made sure all formula and feedings were going correctly at the right time for the three additional
residents in the facility with g-tubes on 09/25/23, she reviewed the medication log, and reviewed all care
plans. The DON stated a potential negative outcome of not receiving the full amount of enteral formula
ordered was a resident
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation - Waxaha
151 Country Meadows Boulevard
Waxahachie, TX 75165
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F 0693
could have weight loss and signs of dehydration.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
During an interview on 10/05/23 at 03:12 PM, the ADM stated when Resident #1 was admitted to the
facility on [DATE], he was readmitted with a g-tube in place that he had not had before. The ADM stated the
formula should have been increased early Saturday morning 09/23/23, but it was not, due to the order not
having a time for the titration to a higher amount of formula entered. The ADM stated the error was
discovered and corrected Monday 09/26/23, and the dietitian and physician were notified. The ADM stated
they began corrective action that day, and all staff were in-serviced, residents with g-tubes reviewed, and
the incident was reported to the State Agency and added to the facility's QAPI program. The ADM stated
the people responsible for ensuring mistakes like these did not occur were the charge nurse, the ADON,
and the DON. The ADM stated the safety net for that oversight was with the facility physician. The ADM
stated Resident #1 was seen by the physician on 09/22/23 and 09/25/23, and there were no adverse
effects noted. The ADM stated a possible negative outcome of the failure could have been unwanted weight
loss, and Resident #1 did lose a small amount of weight over the weekend when the orders were titrated up
correctly, but the amount of loss was insignificant. The ADM provided a binder with documents related to
the facility's corrective action.
Residents Affected - Few
Review of physician orders for Resident #1 dated 09/25/23 10:37 AM reflected the following: Enteral Feed
Order every day and night shift FORMULA: Jevity 1.2 AT 60 ML/HR X 24 TO PROVIDE _ CC/CAL./DAY
FEEDING PUMP TO RUN Continuously.
Review of progress notes for Resident #1 dated 09/25/23 at 10:52 AM reflected the following: Np in the
building and gave new order for stat cbc, bmp and orthostatic vs, SN recorded BP as followed: 103/75,
102/69 and 100/71. Patient denies any dizziness at this time.
Review of a physician progress note for Resident #1 dated 09/25/23 at 03:20 PM reflected the following:
Patient denies concerns, has tube feeds running, denies abdomen pain/fullness, plan to increase feeds as
tolerated per nutrition and orders written.
Review of progress notes for Resident #1 dated 09/26/23 reflected the following note documented by the
ADM: The administrator met EMS staff outside the resident's room and asked what was going on. EMS
reports that the resident's family called 911 stating the resident was having chest pains, however, when
EMS asked the resident, he reported that no pain was occurring. Vital signs were WNL per EMS. The
resident was transferred to (hospital) per the family's request. Physician notified.
Review of CBC/BMP/UA lab results for Resident #1 from a sample taken 09/25/23 reflected no abnormal
results.
During an interview on 10/05/23 at 02:57 PM, the ESD sergeant for the EMTs who responded to Resident
#1 at the facility on 09/26/23 stated the EMTs noted Resident #1 made no complaints of pain or distress,
but the family wanted him transported to the hospital, and Resident #1 agreed to be transported. A copy of
the EMT report was requested to be sent via email but not received as of 10/12/23.
Review of hospital admission H&P dated 09/26/23 reflected that Resident #1 was seen at the emergency
department for concern of chest pains reported by family but no new diagnosis was noted. His weight was
marked as 141 lbs. (indicating a 4 lb. loss from the admission MDS; 2.75% (or not significant) loss of
weight. Lab results reflected no dehydration or sodium/potassium imbalance.
Review of facility in-services from July 2023 through October 2023 reflected the following:
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
676421
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/05/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation - Waxaha
151 Country Meadows Boulevard
Waxahachie, TX 75165
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0693
Abuse, and neglect 09/25/23 and 09/29/23
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Customer service 09/25/23 and 09/29/23
G-tube placement, care, orders, and positioning 09/25/23 and 09/28/23
Residents Affected - Few
G-tube administration and care 09/25/23 and 09/28/23
Review of a Counseling/Disciplinary Notice for LVN A dated and signed by LVN A on 09/26/23 reflected the
following: Employee failed to place order in system correctly to titrate up. Employee must follow physician
orders as prescribed. Employee must schedule titration orders in system correctly.
Review of skills checklists conducted for all licensed nurses employed by the facility between 09/26/23 and
10/02/23 reflected each nurse successfully completed skills checks for tube feeding and medication
administration by tube.
Review of a fishbone-style root cause analysis conducted on 09/25/23 reflected the following:
G-tube feedings were not given appropriately.
Why does this occur? The hospital d/c order was not followed appropriately after admit. Why is that?
1. Admitting nurse added order appropriately but did not trigger time for next nurse to be prompted. Why is
that?
2. The nurse thought the way it was worded and entered was sufficient for oncoming nurses. Why is that?
3. Order and MAR that was entered still sent to increase feeding Q8 hours, but got overlooked. Why is that?
4. Additional training and competencies were needed for nurses to understand and follow g-tube orders,
g-tube care and flushes, and medication administration, and trigger times for orders to prevent future
complications.
Review of a Quality Improvement Team (QIT) Tracking Form dated 09/26/23 and ongoing reflected the
following:
Problem- nurse failed to increase tube feeding per physician orders. Interventions- 1. G-tube competency
for all nurses. 2. G-tube orders reviewed for all residents tube feeding. 3. In-service education regarding
following physician orders. 4. All residents with G-tube plan of care reviewed. 5. DON/designee to monitor
G-tube orders/and perform verification. 6. Abuse/neglect training with all staff.
Observation on 10/05/23 between 08:04 AM and 10:26 AM of the two residents in the facility with feeding
tubes reflected both were receiving nutrition according to physician orders, g-tube placement was correct,
and no distress or other issues were noted. Neither resident was able or willing to participate in an
interview.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
676421
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/05/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation - Waxaha
151 Country Meadows Boulevard
Waxahachie, TX 75165
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0693
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Review of care plans and MARs for both residents with g-tubes in the facility on 10/05/23 reflected the
residents were care planned for enteral feeding and g-tube care and all ordered checks were documented.
During interviews on 10/05/23 between 11:12 AM and 3:00 PM, three LVNs, two medication aides, two
speech therapists, and one registered nurse reported they had been in-serviced on the above material.
Residents Affected - Few
Review of undated policy titled Gastrostomy Tube Care and Management reflected the following: It is the
policy of this facility to provide proper care and maintenance of gastrostomy tubes.
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