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Inspection visit

Health inspection

Ignite Medical Resort El Paso, LLCCMS #6764281 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 0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections for 1 of 5 (Resident #3) r esidents reviewed for infection control in that: Residents Affected - Few The facility failed to dispose of Resident #3's dirty brief and wipes smeared with feces that were left on the room floor wrapped in a linen. This failure could place residents at risk for cross contamination resulting in acquired infection. Findings included: Record review of Resident #3 's face sheet dated 07/19/24 reflected a [AGE] year-old female who was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnosis of dementia. Record review of Resident #3's annual MDS assessment dated [DATE] reflected her cognitive was severely impaired. During an interview on 07/12/24 at 4:09 pm, Resident #3's family member was at bedside and denied any concerns with care provided. Resident #3's family member stated the facility kept her room clean and was provided with good care. During an observation on 07/19/24 at 10:59 am revealed Resident #3 was asleep in her bed. 1 brief and 3 wipes were noted at Resident #3's bedside on the floor. The brief and 3 wipes had feces and were wrapped in a linen. During an interview on 07/19/24 at 11:01 am, CNA A stated she was the CNA responsible for Resident #3 and had recently changed her brief. CNA A stated she forgot she left the dirty brief and wipes on the floor, wrapped in a dirty linen. CNA A stated she had intended to pick up but got busy with getting Resident #3 a fresh pitcher of water. CNA A stated she received training upon hire regarding infection prevention during perineal care and included disposing of dirty briefs in a trash bag and keeping dirty linen in a plastic bag to be sent to laundry. CNA A stated she received infection prevention training upon hire and quarterly. CNA A stated risk for leaving dirty brief on the floor was cross contamination. CNA A stated CNAs were responsible for ensuring dirty brief were properly disposed after completing perineal care. (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: 676428 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 676428 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 07/19/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Ignite Medical Resort El Paso, LLC 3421 Joe Battle Boulevard El Paso, TX 79936 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 0880 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few During an interview on 07/19/24 at 1:19 pm, the DON stated CNAs and charge nurses were responsible for ensuring no dirty briefs and/or wipes were properly disposed of in a trash bag after perineal care was provided and dirty linens to not be kept in the resident's room. The DON stated it was expected for CNAs have trash can at bedside before starting perineal care to ensure it was readily accessible to dispose pf dirty briefs and/or wipes to avoid leaving them on the floor. The DON stated CNAs had received training on infection prevention with perineal care upon hire and annually. The DON stated failure to dispose of dirty briefs and wipes when left on the floor could place residents at risk for cross contamination. Record review of Infection Control: Handling soiled linen policy dated 09/01/18 read in part It is the policy of [this facility] that linens are handled, stored, processed, and transported so as to prevent the spread of infection . used or soiled linen shall be collected at the bedside and placed in a linen bag. When the task is complete, the bag shall be closed securely and placed in soiled utility room. Soiled linen shall not be kept in the resident's room or bathroom. Record review of Nursing: Perineal Care policy dated 08/16/17 read in part It is [this facility] practice to provide perineal care to all incontinent residents during routine bath and as needed in order to promote cleanliness and comfort, prevent infection to the extent possible, and to prevent and assess for skin breakdown. All staff members involved in performing perineal care to residents will promote cleanliness, prevent infections to the extent possible, prevent and assess for skin breakdown and promote comfort. Procedure: gather supplies needed, always rinse after washing, unless using non-rinse cleanser, maintain clean technique and observe isolation precautions when applicable, knock and gain permission to enter resident's room, provide privacy, inform resident on procedure performed, set up supplies . the policy did not specify disposing of dirty brief and wipes in trash bag/can. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 676428 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.

  • 0880GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F880 - Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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What happened during the July 19, 2024 survey of Ignite Medical Resort El Paso, LLC?

This was a inspection survey of Ignite Medical Resort El Paso, LLC on July 19, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at Ignite Medical Resort El Paso, LLC on July 19, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."

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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