Bridgeport Medical Lodge
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0600
F 0600 Level of Harm - Actual harm Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
in-room security camera. Purple bruising noted to top of right hand measuring 4.6cm x 2.5cm. Also noted 0.1 x 0.5x.0.1 open area above bruising. Area cleansed with NS and steristrip applied. Physician informed.
Will continue to monitor areas. Record review of Trauma informed Care Assessment-PTSD dated [DATE REDACTED] revealed, a PTSD Screening with no probable cause findings for Resident #1.Record review of New Patient Referral Form dated [DATE REDACTED] revealed, referral for psychology was submitted for Resident #1. Record review of Root Cause Analysis undated revealed, On September19, 2025, facility video surveillance captured a CNA striking a resident in the head. This action constitutes abuse and violates the residents' rights, facility policies, and federal/state regulations. Staff Action: CNA had already left for the day and then removed from
the reminder of her shifts immediately following discovery. Corrective Actions: Staff Action: Immediate removal of CNA from duty. Disciplinary process initiated, including termination and reporting to the Contract Nurse Agency and law enforcement. EDUCATION; Facility wide re-education on: Abuse/neglect policies.
Resident rights and staff burn out. Leadership Oversight: DON/Administrator to conduct unannounced rounds on all shifts for two weeks. Random staff/resident interviews conducted to validate awareness of abuse prevention practices. Culture & Prevention: Re-incorporation of anger management, stress-de-escalation, and conflict resolution resources into orientation and annual training. Leadership rounding to reinforce zero-tolerance culture and provide staff support. Record review of Inservice and Training dated [DATE REDACTED] revealed, Topic: abuse and neglect. Trainer was the ADON. Record review of in-service training report dated [DATE REDACTED] revealed, Subject Stress Reduction/Potential Burnout conducted by DON. Review of Abuse and Neglect -Clinical protocol revised [DATE REDACTED] revealed; The facility will ensure that each resident has the right to be free from, among other things, physical or mental abuse and corporal punishment. The facility will provide a safe resident environment and protect residents from abuse.
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Bridgeport Medical Lodge in Bridgeport, TX 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 Bridgeport, TX, (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 Bridgeport Medical Lodge or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.