F 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
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
observations, interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure that residents' environment
remained free of accident hazards as was possible for 3 (Resident #27, #60, and #64) of 4 residents
reviewed for accident prevention.
The facility failed to obtain physician orders or a physician assessment as of 08/13/2024 for Residents #27,
#60, and #64 for the usage of a Bolster mattress prior to installing the mattress to assist in fall prevention.
This failure could prevent residents from having an environment that was free and clear of accidents and
hazards.
Findings included:
Record review of Resident #27's Face Sheet, dated 08/15/2024, reflected she was an [AGE] year-old
female admitted on [DATE]. Relevant diagnoses included unspecified dementia (memory decline), lack of
coordination, and repeated falls.
Record review of Resident #27's Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] reflected, she had a
Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 06 (severe cognitive impairment) and for ADL care it
reflected assistance for transfers, toileting, and bathing and the resident was totally dependent for
assistance.
Record review of Resident #27's physician orders dated 08/14/24 reflected no orders for a bolster mattress
and no physician assessment was observed in the facility system records.
An observation on 08/14/24 at 11:03 AM of Resident #27's bed revealed she was sleeping on a bolster
mattress, which had the upper and lower sides of the mattress had raised sides of at least 6 inches.
Record review of Resident #60's Face Sheet, dated 08/14/2024, reflected she was a [AGE] year-old female
admitted on [DATE]. Relevant diagnoses included unspecified Alzheimer Disease (memory loss), muscle
weakness, and repeated falls.
Record review of Resident #60's Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] reflected, she had a
Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 04 (severe cognitive impairment) and for ADL care it
reflected assistance for transfers, toileting, and bathing and the resident was totally dependent
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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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Event ID:
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
745039
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/15/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Midtowne Meadows Health & Rehab
110 Dylan Way
Midlothian, TX 76065
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
for assistance.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Record review of Resident #60's physician orders dated 08/13/24 reflected no orders for a bolster mattress
and no physician assessment was observed in the facility system records.
Residents Affected - Some
An observation on 08/13/24 at 10:44 AM of Resident #60's bed revealed she was sleeping on a bolster
mattress which had the upper and lower sides of the mattress had raised sides of at least 6 inches.
Record review of Resident #64's Face Sheet, dated 08/14/2024, revealed she was a [AGE] year-old female
admitted on [DATE]. Relevant diagnoses included unspecified dementia, muscle weakness, and
abnormalities of gait and mobility.
Record review of Resident #64's Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed, she had a
Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 03 (severe cognitive impairment) and for ADL care it
reflected assistance for transfers, toileting, and bathing and the resident required moderate assistance.
An observation on 08/13/24 at 10:15 AM of Resident #64's bed revealed she was sleeping on a bolster
mattress which had the upper and lower sides of the mattress had raised sides of at least 6 inches.
Record review of Resident #64's physician orders dated 08/14/24 revealed no orders for a bolster mattress
no physician assessment was observed in the facility system records.
In an interview on 08/14/24 at 1:45 PM, the DON and the Administrator were made aware that Residents
#60 and #64 were observed to have bolster mattresses on their beds; however, no physician orders or
physician assessments were found in the system of records for these residents. The DON stated the bolster
mattresses were needed for the resident because of their history for falls. She stated that an assessment
was completed, and the mattress did not pose a risk for any of the residents. The DON advised that she
submitted a request to the physician for the residents to have the mattresses on 08/14/24. She stated the
reason physician orders were needed was to ensure that the mattresses were safe for the residents. The
Administrator stated that there was an assessment completed and signed by the physician in the resident's
care plan discussion regarding their history of falls.
Record review of facility policy on Verbal orders, dated 02/2014, stated Verbal orders shall only be given in
an emergency or when the attending physician is not immediately available to write or sign the order.
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No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
745039
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/15/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Midtowne Meadows Health & Rehab
110 Dylan Way
Midlothian, TX 76065
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
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, it was determined the facility failed to maintain an infection
control program designed to help prevent the development and transmission of disease and infection for 2
(Resident #57, Resident #217) of 2 residents reviewed for infection control.
Residents Affected - Few
1.CNA A failed to perform hand hygiene (hand washing) after removing soiled gloves and before putting on
clean gloves on 08/14/24 08:26 AM, during incontinence care for Resident #57.
2. The facility failed to ensure Resident #217's foley catheter bag was not touching the floor.
This failure could place residents in the facility at risk for the development and transmission of infections.
Findings included:
Review of Resident #57's face sheet reflected Resident #57, a [AGE] year-old female, admitted to the
facility 01/29/24 with congestive heart failure (progressive deterioration of the heart muscle), atrial
fibrillation (irregular heartbeat), hypertension (high blood pressure), protein-calorie malnutrition,
non-rheumatic aortic valve stenosis (narrowing of blood vessels), anxiety (feelings of fear), hypokalemia
(low potassium), muscle weakness, and pain in unspecified joint.
Review of Resident #57's care plan, dated 06/10/24, reflected Resident #57 is incontinent of bladder and to
provide perineal care (genital area) after each incontinence episode.
Review of Resident #57's MDS dated [DATE] reflected Resident #57 had a BIMS score of 10, was severely
impaired vision, incontinent, and dependent on staff for toileting and personal hygiene.
Observation on 08/14/24 at 08:26 AM revealed CNA A washed her hands in the resident's restroom and
applied clean gloves. She opened the brief and used a clean wipe for each swipe, down each side of the
labia, then the center. Resident #57 rolled to the side and used a clean wipe to clean her bottom. CNA A
removed the brief, dropped it in a trash can near her, and removed the soiled gloves. Hand hygiene was not
performed before putting on clean gloves. A clean brief was placed under the Resident #57 and secured on
each side. CNA A removed her gloves, pulled down Resident #57's top and pulled the resident's blanket up
to cover her. CNA A washed her hands in the resident's restroom before leaving the room.
During an interview with CNA A 08/14/24 at 08:35 AM, she stated she normally uses hand sanitizer
between glove changes, but she forgot it this time.
In an interview with the ADON 08/15/24 at 09:57 AM, she stated CNA A should have used hand hygiene to
prevent infection.
During an interview with LVN 08/14/24 2:05 PM, she stated CNA A should have washed her hands or used
hand sanitizer before putting on clean gloves.
During an interview with the Infection Prevention Nurse 08/14/24 09:02 at AM, she stated CNA A should
always practice hand hygiene when removing soiled gloves.
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
745039
If continuation sheet
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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
745039
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/15/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Midtowne Meadows Health & Rehab
110 Dylan Way
Midlothian, TX 76065
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
The facility's Handwashing/Hand Hygiene policy, revised August 2019, reflected Use an alcohol-based
hand rub containing at least 62% alcohol; or, alternatively, soap (antimicrobial or non-antimicrobial). The
use of gloves does not replace hand washing/hand hygiene. Integration of glove use along with routine
hand hygiene is recognized as the best practice for preventing healthcare-associated infections. Perform
hand hygiene before applying non-sterile gloves. When removing non-sterile gloves . perform hand hygiene.
Residents Affected - Few
Review of Resident #217's face sheet reflected Resident #217, an [AGE] year-old male, admitted to the
facility 08/09/24 with atherosclerotic heart disease (fat buildup in blood vessels of the heart), hypertension
(high blood pressure), chronic kidney disease (progressive failure of kidney function), and benign prostatic
hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms (enlarged prostate gland), pacemaker (implanted device to
regulate heart rhythm), urinary tract infection (infection of urinary system).
Review of Resident #217's care plan, dated 08/13/24, reflected Resident #217 had a foley catheter and to
monitor input/output, for signs of discomfort, and symptoms of urinary tract infection.
Review of Resident #217's MDS, dated [DATE], reflected Resident #217 had a BIMS score of 7, an
indwelling foley catheter, was incontinent of bowel, and dependent on staff for toileting and personal
hygiene.
Observation on 08/13/24 at 01:08 PM revealed Resident #217 sitting in a recliner in his room. He had just
finished lunch and his bedside table was in front of him. Resident #217's foley catheter bag was hanging
from the rim of a small trash and the bottom of the foley bag was touching the floor. It was in a privacy bag.
The trash can was on the resident's right side, between the recliner and bedside table.
During an interview with LVN 08/14/24 at 08:52 AM, she stated Resident #217's foley bag touching the floor
was an infection control issue.
In an interview with Infection Prevention Nurse 08/14/24 at 02:06 PM, she stated the foley bag should not
hang from the trash can or touch the floor.
During an interview with ADON 08/15/24 10:02 AM, she stated the foley bag should not touch the ground
or hang from the trash can, because the foley was attached to Resident #217 and this can cause infection.
Review of the facility policy revised August 2019, and titled Care, Urinary Catheter, stated Be sure the
tubing and drainage bag are kept off the floor.
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