Glenview Wellness: Wheelchair Incident Unreported - TX
The incident occurred on August 27 at Glenview Wellness & Rehabilitation, but administrators didn't learn about it until the following day when Resident #1 approached the director of nursing to say she planned to file a state complaint about her injured foot.
CNA A told inspectors she had intended to report the wheelchair collision to a nurse immediately after it happened. But she forgot.
"She stated the risk of not reporting incidents in a timely manner can prolong care and it is bad to not report," according to the September 9 inspection report.
The nursing assistant explained she was operating the motorized wheelchair when it struck the resident's foot. She had been trying to move the wheelchair manually but didn't know the proper procedure — unlocking it from the bottom first.
Only when Resident #1 went to the director of nursing on August 28 requesting pain medication for her hurt foot did administrators discover the collision had occurred. The director immediately assessed the resident's foot and submitted orders for x-rays the next day.
The x-rays, performed on August 29 and returned August 30, showed no injuries.
"The DON stated if they would have known about the incident when it first occurred staff could have implemented the next steps right away," inspectors wrote.
The director of nursing told inspectors she expects all staff to report incidents to a nurse immediately. If no nurse is available, staff should report directly to her.
"She stated the risk of staff not reporting incidents in a timely manner can cause care to be delayed," the report states.
The administrator learned about the wheelchair collision when the director of nursing informed her on August 28. She immediately filed an incident report with the state that day.
The administrator told inspectors that Resident #1 knows how to adjust the speed settings on her motorized wheelchair and "increases the speed on the wheelchair all the time."
When administrators discovered the incident, they had the wheelchair assessed by therapy staff to ensure it was set to a safe speed. The nursing assistant received additional training on proper wheelchair operation.
"ADM stated the risk of a CNA not knowing how to properly operate a motorized wheelchair can cause residents to get hurt," inspectors noted.
The administrator said her expectation is that nursing assistants should get help from therapy staff before operating motorized wheelchairs.
During the inspection, surveyors requested the facility's policy on accidents and hazards. The administrator told them no such policy existed.
The nursing assistant received in-service training on wheelchair operation following the incident. She learned the proper procedure involves unlocking the wheelchair from the bottom before pushing it manually.
The delayed reporting meant nearly 48 hours passed between the collision and any medical assessment. During that time, the resident experienced foot pain but received no evaluation or treatment until she took the initiative to approach nursing management herself.
Federal regulations require nursing homes to immediately report accidents and incidents that could affect resident health and safety. The failure to report can delay necessary medical intervention and pain management.
The incident highlights gaps in both staff training and facility policies. The nursing assistant didn't know basic wheelchair operation procedures, and the facility lacked written policies governing accident reporting and hazard management.
Resident #1's proactive approach in seeking out the director of nursing prevented further delay in her care. Her willingness to threaten a state complaint ultimately triggered the medical assessment and x-rays that should have occurred immediately after the collision.
The case demonstrates how communication breakdowns in nursing homes can leave residents without timely medical attention, even for incidents that staff witness directly. The nursing assistant's admission that she simply forgot to report the collision because she was multitasking raises questions about staffing levels and workplace organization.
While the x-rays ultimately showed no fractures or serious injuries, the resident endured two days of unexplained foot pain that could have been addressed immediately with proper incident reporting procedures.
Full Inspection Report
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Last verified: June 20, 2026 · Our methodology
GLENVIEW WELLNESS & REHABILITATION in NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX was cited for violations during a health inspection on September 9, 2025.
CNA A told inspectors she had intended to report the wheelchair collision to a nurse immediately after it happened.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the full report below for specific details and facility response.