Hidalgo Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
HIDALGO NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER in EDINBURG, TX — inspection on November 19, 2025.
Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.
Inspection Findings
saturation levels were fine, and Resident #1 did not have any shortness of breath. RT J stated had there been an emergency, 911 would have been called. RT J stated a negative outcome could have been that Resident #1's respirations levels and saturation levels could have been low, and Resident #1 could have had shortness of breath.Interview on 11/19/25 at 9:20 am, RT C stated Resident #1 required respiratory treatments such as nebulizer treatments, continuous oxygen and the use of BIPAP machine. RT C stated Resident #1 had those treatments upon admission. RT C stated he received report in the morning from the night shift RT. RT C stated that RT J had stated to him that Resident #1 used the BIPAP machine up until 2-3:00 am but then the machine malfunctioned. RT C stated that RT J informed him that Resident #1 was then placed on oxygen and was fine throughout the rest of the morning. RT C stated there is a backup BIPAP machine in the respiratory storage room. RT C stated all RTs are aware of the backup BIPAP machine because the BIPAP machine needs to be checked for functionality at the beginning and end of every shift. RT C stated that once the BIPAP machine has been checked, there is a sign off sheet that is signed by the RT. RT C stated that a negative outcome for a resident not using the BIPAP could cause a resident to become short of breath. RT C stated that the BIPAP machine is used to get rid of carbon dioxide in the body and helps the resident breath better. RT C stated that high levels of carbon dioxide in the body could cause increased sleepiness, confusion and other health problems.
Interview on 11/19/25 at 10:54 am, RN F stated he was given report at the beginning of his shift from RT C that Resident #1 had not slept with the BIPAP machine. RN F stated he was told that the BIPAP machine had malfunctioned. RN F stated there is a backup BIPAP machine in the storage room. RN F stated nurses and RTs are in-serviced (trainings) on the back-up BIPAP machine. RN F stated having a BIPAP machine is a doctor's order and all doctor's orders need to be followed. RN F stated the BIPAP machine helped Resident #1 expand his lungs and prevent desaturation (drop in oxygen levels).Interview on 11/19/25 at 2:37 pm, the DON stated there was a back-up BIPAP machine available for Resident #1 for the night of 08/26/25.
The DON stated that all nurses and RTs were aware of where the back-up BIPAP machine was located.
The DON stated that there was no negative outcome because Resident #1 did not have any issues.
The DON stated that there would not have been a negative outcome because nothing happened to Resident #1.
Interview on 11/19/25 at 3:03 pm, the Administrator stated he did not know why RT J would have said he was not aware there was a back-up BIPAP machine.
The Administrator stated there is always a back-up BIPAP machine for the reasons of malfunction.
The administrator stated the facility also had another machine available that worked as a BIPAP and a ventilator.
The administrator stated there was no excuse for Resident #1 to not have had a BIPAP machine.
Record review of facility's policy Notification of Changes dated 10/24/22 revealed, Circumstances requiring notification include: 3.
Circumstances that require a need to alter treatment.
This may include: b.
Discontinuation of current treatment due to: i.
Adverse consequences
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