OCEANVIEW TRANSITIONAL CARE CENTER
LOCATED: 519 NINTH AVE N, TEXAS CITY, TX 77590
OCEANVIEW TRANSITIONAL CARE CENTER was recently cited by the DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES for the following state survey 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.

THE FACILITY FAILED TO PROVIDE TIMELY INCONTINENT CARE

Based on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to provide timely incontinent care for 4 of 8 residents, (Residents #1, #2, #3 and #4)

Continuing: This failure affected 4 residents and could place an additional 53 residents located on the secure unit at risk for discomfort, skin breakdown, pressure sores, poor physical hygiene, and isolation from others due to body odor.

Continuing: Observation of Resident #1 on 3/4/14, at 10:33 a.m. revealed his jeans were wet from the zipper area of his jeans down to the middle of his thigh. Observation of Resident #1’s room on 3/4/14, at 10:33 a.m. revealed his bedding was soiled with urine and his room smelled of urine. Interview on 3/4/2014 at 11:01 a.m., LVN A stated she smelled the urine on the second floor and in Resident #1’s room. She stated was going to have a CNA get him cleaned up and change the linen on his bed. She stated Resident #1 should have a shower on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and as needed. She stated each resident should have a bath/shower at least every other day. Record review Resident #1’s computerized shower sheets revealed in December 2013 Resident #1 did not receive a shower from December 10, 2013 through December 18, 2013 (9 days). No additional showers, bed baths or baths were documented for December 2013. Record review of the February 2014 shower sheets revealed Resident #1 did not receive a shower from February 5, 2014 through February 10, 2014 (6 days).

Continuing: Resident #2’s white sweat pants had stains on the front of both pant legs. Record review 3/5/2014 of Resident #2’s computerized shower sheets revealed in January 2014 she did not receive a shower from January 24, 2014 through January 28, 2014 (5 days).

Continuing: Observation on 3/5/2014 of Resident #3 at 11:01 a.m. revealed resident standing at the nurses station. Resident #3 smelled of urine. Observation of
Resident #3’s room on 3/5/14 at 11:56 a.m. revealed Resident #3’s sheets were soiled and brown in color. Record review of Resident #3’s computerized shower sheets for January 2014 revealed she did not receive a shower from January 4, 2014 through January 7, 2014 (4 days) and from January 16, 2014 through January 31, 2014 (16 days). Resident #3’s February 2014 shower sheets revealed she did not receive a shower from February 1, 2014 through February 28, 2014 (4 days) and she did not receive a shower from February 7, 2014 through February 10, 2014 (4 days).

Continuing: Record review of Resident #4’s computerized shower sheets revealed in January 2014 she did not receive a shower from January 24, 2014 through January 29, 2014 (6 days). Resident #4’s February 2014 shower sheets revealed she did not receive a shower from February 2, 2014 through February 5, 2014 (4 days) and she did not receive a shower from February 7, 2014 through February 10, 2014 (4 days). Observations of the open dining area and the 200 hall/2nd floor were made on 3/4/14 at: 10:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 11:25 a.m., 11:50 a.m., 12:05 p.m., and 1:35 p.m. and on 3/5/14 at 10:45 a.m. , 11:01 a.m., 12 noon, and 1:15 p.m. There was a urine odor present at each observation.

Personal Note from NHAA 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.

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