Bel Air At Teravista
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0695
F 0695 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
respiratory infection. During an interview on 11/06/25 at 1:45pm, LVN A stated she was the charge nurse for Resident #1, Resident #3, and Resident #4. LVN A stated she was responsible for ensuring the nebulizer masks were in the protective bag. She stated it was her mistake and she did not ensure the masks were protected from contamination. She stated it was essential to minimize the risk of infection, especially respiratory infection. She stated she did not remember attending any in-service on this subject, however, was aware of the importance of it from her professional knowledge. During an interview on 11/06/25 at 1:50 p.m., LVN B stated she worked with Resident #2 this day. She stated Resident #2 handled
the nebulizer independently and had the habit of keeping it anywhere. LVN B stated she did not know if Resident #2 was supervised at any time to make sure she stored the mask safely or was educated on the importance of storing in a protective cover . LVN B stated the necessity of storing it in protective cover was to protect the mask from contamination and it was the responsibility of the nurse to make sure it was done appropriately. She stated she did not remember if she received any in service in this regard at the facility.
During an interview on 11/06/25 at 2:40 p.m., the DON stated it was a common practice that the residents used nebulizers by themselves and left them anywhere. When the investigator informed him that there were no protective bags available in any of the residents' rooms, he stated that was because the usual practice at the facility was storing them in a drawer. The DON stated one of the practices at the facility to reduce infection was minimizing contamination. He stated technically the nebulizer masks were to be cleaned and safely stored in the protective bags provided, however, in reality, this rarely happened. The DON stated there was no system in place to ensure the nurses were doing this properly and wanted to make sure the staff were diligent in this practice in the future. Record review of the facility's policy, titled Oxygen Administration, dated October 2010, had not reflected the necessity for storing oxygen/nebulizer tubing, cannulas, and facemasks in protective bags when not in use.Record review of web site https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/sites/default/files/publications/How-to-Use-a-Nebulizer-21-HL-8163.pdf reviewed
on 11/10/25 reflected: . Between uses: Store nebulizer parts in a dry, clean plastic storage bag. If the nebulizer is used by more than one person, keep each person's medicine cup, mouthpiece or mask, and tubing in a separate, labeled bag to prevent the spread of germs. Wipe the surface with a clean, damp cloth as needed. Cover nebulizer machine with a clean, dry cloth and store as stated in the instructions. Replace medicine cup, mouthpiece, mask, tubing, filter, and other parts as stated in the instructions or when they appear worn or damaged
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BEL AIR AT TERAVISTA in ROUND ROCK, 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 ROUND ROCK, 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 BEL AIR AT TERAVISTA or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.