F 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to
prevent accidents.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the resident environment remained free of accidents
hazards and each resident received adequate supervision and assistance devices to prevent accidents for
1 (Resident #1) of 3 residents reviewed for accidents hazards.
The facility failed to ensure that Resident #1 who was a two-person transfer was transferred as a two
person transfer instead of a one-person transfer.
This failure could place residents at risk of falls or injuries.
Findings included:
Review of Resident #1's electronic face sheet dated 02/21/2024, revealed an [AGE] year-old male who was
admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included dementia (term used to describe a group of
symptoms affecting memory, thinking and social abilities), Parkinson's disease (progressive disorder that
affects the nervous system and the parts of the body controlled by the nerves), and hypertension (high
blood pressure).
Review of Resident #1's quarterly MDS dated [DATE], revealed Resident #1 had a BIMS of 01 which
indicated severe cognitive impairment. Review of section GG titled functional abilities and goals indicated
Resident #1 required two person assist for transfer from chair to bed.
Review of Resident #1's care plan revised 03/16/2022 indicated focus areas included the following:
Resident #1 had an ADL Self Care Performance Deficit. interventions included to TRANSFER: The resident
requires mechanical Hoyer lift with two staff for assistance.
Review of camera footage dated 02/12/2024 at 7:29 AM provided by Family A revealed CNA B had
Resident #1 on the sling and hooked the sling up to the mechanical Hoyer lift. CNA B proceeded to lift
Resident #1 off the bed and attempt to position him to transfer him to the wheelchair without assistance of
another CNA. CNA B lifted Resident #1 from over the bed then put him back over the bed and left him
hanging in the air while she went to get assistance.
Observation on 02/21/2024 at 10:50 AM, Resident #1 was in his bed in the lowest position with a mat on
the floor. Resident #1 was not able to complete an interview due to cognitive impairment.
Interview on 02/21/2024 at 10:53 AM, CNA C stated she did assist CNA B with transferring; however, she
was not sure if CNA B had attempted to transfer Resident #1 before she arrived to the room. CNA
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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
Facility ID:
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Event ID:
745019
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
745019
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/21/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
James L West Center for Dementia Care
1111 Summit Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76102
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 0689
C stated transfers using mechanical Hoyer lifts should be done with two people.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Interview on 02/21/2024 at 2:45 PM, CNA B stated she was trying to determine if the Hoyer lift was working
properly or not which was why she was moving the resident in the lift. CNA B stated residents should have
been transferred using a Hoyer lift with two people. CNA B stated the risk of transferring a resident with
one-person would-be injury. CNA B stated she had completed Hoyer lift training when she was hired;
however, she was not sure if she had it again.
Residents Affected - Few
Interview on 02/21/24 at 3:00 PM, the Director of Nursing revealed therapy completed most trainings
regarding transfers. The Director of Nursing stated the education department was responsible for keeping
track of when staff were due for training. The Director of Nursing stated she was not aware of CNA B
attempting to transfer Resident #1 alone. The Director of Nursing stated staff were trained to always have
two people for transferring residents with Hoyer lift. The Director of Nursing stated the risk of transferring a
resident alone using a Hoyer lift would be possible injury to the staff member as well as the resident. The
Director of Nursing stated Caregiver B would be suspended and retrained regarding transfers.
Review of the facility policy Safe lifting and movement of residents revised 2017 revealed, Staff responsible
for direct resident care will be trained in the use of manual (gait/transfer belts, lateral boards) and
mechanical lifting devices. Mechanical lifting devices shall be used for heavy lifting, including lifting, and
moving residents when necessary. Only staff with documented training on the safe use and care of the
machines and equipment used in this facility will be allowed to lift or move residents.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
745019
If continuation sheet
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