F 0689
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to
prevent accidents.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure that the residents environment
remained as free from accident hazards as was possible; and that each resident received adequate
supervision to prevent accident hazards for one resident (Resident #1) of 7 residents observed for accident
hazards.
-CNA A transferred Resident #1 in an unsafe manner resulting in a small skin tear and a large bruise to her
left lower leg.
This failure could affect all the residents at the facility by placing them at risk for accidents that lead to
injuries such as bruising, skin tears, fractures, subdural hematomas, and feeling of isolation.
Findings include:
Record review of the clinical record for Resident #1 revealed a [AGE] year-old female resident admitted to
the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses to include senile degeneration of the brain (a decreased in the ability
to think, concentrate, or remember), heart failure (a condition in which the heart dose not pump blood as
well as it should), dementia (a group of thinking and social symptoms that interferes with daily functioning),
CAD (damage or disease in the hearts major blood vessels), malnutrition (lack of proper nutrition), chronic
kidney disease (longstanding disease of the kidneys leading to kidney failure), pain, falls, and osteoarthritis
(a type of arthritis that occurs when flexible tissue at the ends of bones wears down).
Record review of Resident #1's last MDS was a quarterly completed 5-23-2023 listing her with a BIMS of
10 indicating she was moderately cognitively impaired, and she had a functionality of requiring
one-to-two-person assistance with activities of daily living. Resident #1 was listed and requiring two+
persons physical assist with: B. Transfer - how resident moves between surfaces including to or from: bed,
chair wheelchair, standing position.
Record review of Resident #1's clinical record revealed active orders as of 10-6-2023 with the following
order:
Stand-up lift for all transfers every shift. Order date - 5-6-2023
Record review of Resident #1's clinical record revealed a care plan with the following:
admission Date: 10-7-2019
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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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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
745022
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/06/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Ware Memorial Care Center
1510 S Van Buren St.
Amarillo, TX 79101
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
Focus: ADL's
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Intervention: Stand-up lift for all transfers. Date initiated - 5-24-2023.
Residents Affected - Few
Record review of facility provided record titled Clinical Tasks revealed the following:
Resident #1
Date initiated: 10-7-2019.
Last Revision Date: 10-5-2023
Standard Task: ADL - Transferring
Instructions: Stand up lift with all transfers
Position: Certified Nursing Aide
-Per interview completed on 10-6-2023 at 1:40 PM with the DON who verified that this is in the task
assignment area in the computer system that is to be reviewed by each CNA assigned to the resident prior
to providing care.
Record review of the facility provided Progress Note received 10-6-2023 revealed the following:
Resident #1
Type: Incident Note
Effective Date: 8-1-2023
Department: Nursing
Position: LVN (Per interview with the DON this LVN was on vacation and unavailable),
Note Text: Left outer lower leg bumped wheelchair during transfer. 1.5cm x 1.5cm skin tear with skin flap
intake noted .Resident nor CNA noticed injury occurred at that time.
Resident #1
Type: Skin/Wound Note
Effective Date: 9-13-2023
Department: Nursing
Noted Text: Called to elder room. Old skin tear re-opened and started bleeding, add 3 steri strips, large dark
purple bruise noted on leg.
During an interview on 10-6-2023 at 09:06 AM LVN B (the nurse responsible for Resident #1 today)
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
745022
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/06/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Ware Memorial Care Center
1510 S Van Buren St.
Amarillo, TX 79101
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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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0689
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
reported that Resident #1 did have an injury to her left lower leg that LVN B did not witness when it
occurred but heard that a staff member injured her during a transfer. LVN B reported that she has worked
with Resident #1 for 4 years, and was very familiar with her care, Resident #1 was currently on hospice,
and was expected for her health to deteriorate. LVN B verified that Resident #1 did have a large bruise and
small skin tear to her left leg that LVN B offered to show to this surveyor.
During an observation and interview completed on 10-6-2023 at 09:14 AM Resident #1 was in her room in
her recliner with her feet elevated on a cushion. Resident #1 was noted to have a large dark purple bruise
to her left shin approximately 5 inches by 3.5 inches and a small dry skin tear to her upper left shin that had
two steri strips that were in the process of pealing. There was no noted drainage on the dressing when
removed by LVN B. LVN B confirmed that Resident #1 did not have a fracture or any other injury. Resident
#1 stated Another person dropped me, and I should have bopped her one. Resident #1 then went back
before LVN B could complete rewrapping her leg and this surveyor could complete the interview.
During an interview on 10-6-2023 at 10:08 AM the DON reported that Resident #1 was not dropped by a
staff member, that they were transferring her from her wheelchair to her bed and Resident #1 bumped her
leg. The DON verified that she had a report for the incident and that she would provide this surveyor with a
copy.
During an interview complete by phone on 10-6-2023 at 12:44 PM CNA A reported that she was the CNA
that transferred Resident #1 on 8-1-2023, that she transferred Resident #1 by herself, that she had not
worked with Resident #1 in a while and did not realize how weak Resident #1 had become. CNA A reported
that the facility had enough staff that shift and she thought that Resident #1 was strong enough to assist
with the transfer. CNA A reported that Resident #1 used to be fairly independent and could use her legs.
CNA A reported that during the transfer Resident #1's knee buckled resulting in her bumping the bedrail.
CNA A reported that Resident #1 had a small skin tear that CNA A immediately reported to the nurse (CNA
A could not remember the nurses name) who assessed the wound, wrote the report, and that the bruise did
not appear until the next day. CNA A reported that Resident #1 never fell, just bumped her left leg. When
asked if she was aware that Resident #1 had orders and a care plan to be transferred by Standing Lift CNA
A stated, I didn't realize that. She has always been able to stand, that is my bad. CNA A verified that she
had been trained on the use of a Standing Lift.
During an interview on 10-6-2023 at 1:40 PM the DON reported when a person is ordered to a Standing Lift
that it is automatically considered a two-person lift when addressed on the MDS. The DON verified that
Resident #1 was a Standing Lift resident and that a Standing Lift should always be used. The DON
reported that CNA A should have checked the computer system first which gives instructions on how a
resident is supposed to be transferred. The DON checked the point click care system for Resident #1 and
under the Task assignments for the CNA (which CNA A has access to) found that Resident #1 was
assigned to be a Standing Lift assist with all transfers. The DON reported that she believed CNA A got into
a hurry, assumed she knew what she was doing because CNA A has worked that unit in the past, and then
completed the transfer on Resident #1 incorrectly. The DON stated that transferring a resident incorrectly
can result in somebody getting hurt. The DON verified that CNA A had been trained on the Standing Lift
system when CNA A was hired.
During an interview on 10-6-2023 at 3:03 PM the Administrator reported that a staff member not following
the care plans or orders was a problem and that the facility has a policy that the staff are to follow care
plans and orders. The Administrator reported that if staff do not follow care plans or order, then a resident
can get injured. The Administrator reported that CNA A would be educated on
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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
745022
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/06/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Ware Memorial Care Center
1510 S Van Buren St.
Amarillo, TX 79101
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
Level of Harm - Actual harm
where to look for the proper transfer to be used on a resident in the resident's chart/computer system or to
ask the charge nurse prior to providing care and that the education will be provided in writing. The
Administrator reported that if this situation happens again then CNA A will be terminated.
Residents Affected - Few
Record review revealed the following:
BCS Competency: Lift-Standing/Full Body
-Competency completed by CNA A on 2-15-2023 and 4-20-2023.
Record review of facility provided policy titled Resident Rights undated, revealed the following:
Source: Nursing Facility Requirements for Licensure and Medicaid Certification
Dignity and Respect:
You have the right to-live in safe, decent, and clean conditions
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