Deficiency Records for Ambrosio Guillen Texas State Veterans Home

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Updated as of April 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Ambrosio Guillen Texas State Veterans Home. 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?
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Health 2023-12-01 2024-01-14 N
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2023-12-01 2024-01-14 Y
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2023-12-01 2024-01-14 Y
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 2023-12-01 2024-01-14 Y
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2023-12-01 2024-01-14 Y
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 2023-12-01 2024-01-14 Y
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Health 2023-12-01 2024-01-14 Y
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. Health 2023-12-01 2024-01-14 Y
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2023-12-01 2024-01-14 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-12-01 2024-01-14 Y
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. Health 2022-10-06 2022-11-18 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2022-10-06 2022-11-18 N
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Health 2022-10-06 2022-11-18 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 2022-10-06 2022-11-18 N
Post nurse staffing information every day. Health 2022-10-06 2022-11-18 N
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. Health 2022-10-06 2022-11-18 N
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2022-10-06 2022-11-18 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 2022-10-06 2022-11-18 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2022-10-06 2022-11-18 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 2022-10-06 2022-11-18 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2022-10-06 2022-11-18 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2022-10-06 2022-11-18 N
Keep all essential equipment working safely. Health 2022-10-06 2022-11-18 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-08-11 2022-09-23 Y
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2022-04-29 2022-05-27 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-04-29 2022-05-27 Y
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. Health 2022-04-07 2022-05-09 Y