LA HACIENDA NURSING – RESIDENT SUFFERS UNSTAGEABLE PRESSURE SORE

LA HACIENDA NURSING & REHAB CENTER LOCATED: 3730 W. OREM DRIVE, HOUSTON, TX 77045 LA HACIENDA NURSING & REHAB CENTER was cited by the DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES for the following deficiencies: PLEASE NOTE: The following highlighted quoted text is only a portion of the full report/survey […]

LA HACIENDA NURSING – RESIDENT SUFFERS UNSTAGEABLE PRESSURE SORE

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LA HACIENDA NURSING & REHAB CENTER
LOCATED: 3730 W. OREM DRIVE, HOUSTON, TX 77045

LA HACIENDA NURSING & REHAB CENTER was cited by the DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES for the following deficiencies:

PLEASE NOTE: The following highlighted quoted text is only a portion of the full report/survey submitted by DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES. The full report/survey can be found here.

FACILITY FAILED TO GIVE RESIDENTS PROPER TREATMENT TO PREVENT NEW BED (PRESSURE) SORES OR HEAL EXISTING BED SORES.

LEVEL OF HARM –ACTUAL HARM

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY**

Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that a resident who enters the facility without pressure sores does not develop pressure sores unless the individual’s clinical condition demonstrate that they were unavoidable and a resident having pressure sores receives necessary treatment and services to promote healing for 1 of 6 residents (Residents #2) reviewed for pressure sores in that; -Resident # 2 developed a facility acquired unstageable pressure sore to his sacrum which became infected.

These failures affected 1 resident and placed 9 additional residents who have pressure sores at risk for developing more pressure sores, infection and or worsening of the existing pressure sores.

During an interview on 6/16/16 at 4:45 p.m. MDS/LVN she said Resident # 2 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] without a pressure sore. She said Resident # 2 was discovered to have a large facility acquired unstageable pressure sore on 05/17/2016.

Personal Note from NHA – Advocates: NHAA shares with all the families of loved ones who are confined to nursing homes the pain and anguish of putting them in the care of someone else. We expect our loved ones to be treated with dignity and honor in the homes we place them. We cannot emphasize enough to family members of nursing home residents; frequent visits are essential to our loved ones’ well-being and safety. This nursing home and many others across the country are cited for abuse and neglect.

You can make a difference. If you have a loved one living in this nursing home or any other nursing home where you suspect any form of abuse or neglect, contact us immediately.

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NHAA is here to assist families, residents, and the community by sounding the alarm on issues like those found above. This nursing home and many others across the country are cited for abuse and neglect.

If you have or had a loved one living in this nursing home or any other nursing home where you suspect any form of abuse or neglect, contact us immediately.

We have helped many already and we can help you and your loved one as well by filing a state complaint, hiring a specialized nursing home attorney or helping you find a more suitable location for your loved one.

You can make a difference, even if your loved one has already passed away.

Please give us a call at 1-800-645-5262 or fill out our form detailing your experience.

Personal Note from NHA-Advocates

NHAA shares with all the families of loved ones who are confined to nursing homes the pain and anguish of putting them in the care of someone else. We expect our loved ones to be treated with dignity and honor in the homes we place them. We cannot emphasize enough to family members of nursing home residents; frequent visits are essential to our loved ones’ well-being and safety.

If you are struggling and upset, click here to understand your options, or contact us through our contact form or call our toll free hot line number: 1-800-645-5262.

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