Trinity Homes
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0689
F 0689 Level of Harm - Actual harm Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
seatbelt.The facility failed to ensure the shoulder strap seatbelt was secured on Resident #1 while being transported in the van and resulted in a fracture. Based on the following information, non-compliance is considered past non-compliance. The facility implemented corrective actions for other residents who may be affected by the deficient practice as follows:* Immediately suspended the van driver until investigation completed.* Immediately suspended all resident van transportation until education provided to staff.* Completed investigation of Resident #1's incident and injury.* Implemented a Wheelchair Van Checklist to be used every pre-departure.* Provided education to the van drivers on 11/18/25 and will continue education for transporter/van driver (#7) prior to return to work. * Implemented quality assurance audits on each van driver to ensure safety checklist is used to secure resident in the van or bus.
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TRINITY HOMES in MINOT, ND inspection on recent inspection.
Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is an F-tag violation?
- F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
- Were these violations corrected?
- Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
- How often do nursing home inspections happen?
- CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
- What should families do about these violations?
- Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in MINOT, ND, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
- Where can I see the full inspection report?
- Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from TRINITY HOMES or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.