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.
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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)
Previous Versions Obsolete
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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
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