Hidalgo Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0695
F 0695 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
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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HIDALGO NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER in EDINBURG, 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 EDINBURG, 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 HIDALGO NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.