Harker Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation
Harker Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation in Harker Heights, TX — inspection on September 16, 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
During a phone interview on 09/16/2025 at 5:45 PM with CNA A, she revealed on 09/09/2025 while she was caring for Resident #1, she was told she was seen on camera smoking a vape.
She said she was unsure if it was a vape, she said she had several pens that she kept in her pocket that had lights on them. CNA A stated it could have been mistaken for a vape. CNA A revealed she did smoke vapes when she took residents out to smoke in the designated smoking area. CNA A revealed she was coached on her behavior and how it could have a harmful outcome on the residents. A record review of the facility's grievance log reflected CNA A had never had a grievance filed on her before.
A record review of CNA A's employee file reflected she only had this one write up. A conduct and workplace expectation notice dated 09/12/2025 was signed by CNA A. A record review of the facilities seniority date/rehire date reflected Team members smoking is permitted only in approved designed areas.
Smoking will be prohibited in all other areas including but not limited to any areas where oxygen, flammable liquids, and/or combustible gases are being used or stored, in any area that would create hazardous or unsafe condition.
Smoking will also be prohibited in public areas or where groups of people frequently gather.
Smoking is permitted only during authorized breaks.
Smoking includes both tobacco products as well as electronic devices.
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