A list of the most recent deficiencies for Paradigm at The Brazos. The list is based on the information provided by CMS from both standard inspections and from complaints filed by residents.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed. | Health | 2023-11-30 | 2023-12-21 | Y |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2023-11-30 | 2023-12-21 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2023-06-01 | 2023-06-21 | N |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2023-06-01 | 2023-06-21 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-30 | 2023-06-15 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-30 | 2023-06-15 | N |
| Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | Health | 2022-04-14 | 2022-05-05 | N |
| Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | Health | 2021-10-07 | 2021-10-29 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2019-11-21 | 2019-12-31 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2019-11-21 | 2019-12-27 | N |
| Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | Health | 2019-11-21 | 2019-12-27 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2019-11-21 | 2019-12-27 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2019-11-21 | 2019-12-27 | N |
| Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | Health | 2019-11-21 | 2019-12-27 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-21 | 2019-12-27 | N |
| Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-21 | 2019-12-22 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-11-21 | 2019-12-09 | N |
| Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-21 | 2019-12-09 | N |
