Mesa Vista Inn Health Center
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0880
F 0880 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
that he had missed the hand washing step during an interview at the conclusion of the wound care treatment procedure. LVN A stated that hands should be washed before starting a wound care procedure, anytime you change a task during wound care, and after finishing wound care. He stated that the impact of not washing his hands during wound care at the appropriate times can open (the resident) for infection and [NAME] down. During an interview with the DON on 12/23/2025 at 3:43 PM, the DON agreed that she had not changed her gloves during the procedure after touching non-sterile surfaces and prior to direct contact with Resident #3. She stated that hands should be washed during wound care at the beginning of wound care, anytime your hands are soiled, when going from touching something dirty, you wash them in between.
The DON stated that the impact to the resident of not washing their hands at the appropriate times was it is open for infection, the possibility of spreading infection and bacteria. Record review of LVN A's and the DON's orientation and training competencies revealed that both were trained in infection control and handwashing in 2024 and held a current nursing license. Record review of the facility's undated policy Hand Hygiene revealed, You may use alcohol-based hand cleaner or soap/water for the following:Before and after performing any invasive procedure (e.g., fingerstick blood sampling);Before and after changing a dressingUpon and after coming in contact with a resident's intact skin, (e.g., when taking a pulse or blood pressure, and lifting a resident)After contact with a resident's mucous membranes and body fluids or excretionsAfter handling soiled or used linens, dressings, bedpans, catheters and urinalsAfter handling soiled equipment or utensilsAfter removing gloves or aprons
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MESA VISTA INN HEALTH CENTER in SAN ANTONIO, 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 SAN ANTONIO, 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 MESA VISTA INN HEALTH CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.