Alta Vista Rehabilitation And Healthcare
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0641
F 0641 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few
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if MDS assessments did not capture the fall, it did not affect the care because herself or the team would have updated the care plan and implemented interventions. The DON said not capturing the falls on the MDS assessments, did not affect the payment, but rather it would just not be coded correctly. Record review of the facility's Resident Assessment and Associated Processes policy dated 01/2022 reflected - Policy: It is
the policy of this facility that resident's will be assessed and the findings documented in their clinical health record. The comprehensive assessment includes the completion of the MDS as well as the Care Area Assessment process. An accurate comprehensive assessment will include special treatments and procedures. Record review of CMS's RAI Version 3.0 Manual dated 10/2024 reflected section J:J1700: Fall History on Admission/Entry or ReentryPlanning for Care: Determine the potential need for further assessment and intervention, including evaluation of the resident's need for rehabilitation or assistive devices. Evaluate the physical environment as well as staffing needs for residents who are at risk for falls.
J1800: Any Falls Since Admission/Entry or Reentry or Prior Assessment - Has the resident had any falls since admission/entry/reentry or the prior assessment, whichever is more recent.
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ALTA VISTA REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE in BROWNSVILLE, 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 BROWNSVILLE, 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 ALTA VISTA REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.