Weslaco Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Weslaco Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF583Jul 28, 2026

  Based on observation, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure the resident's right to personal personal medical records and to personal privacy during medical treatment for 4 (unknown resident, Residents #20, #111, and #84) of 8 residents reviewed for Privacy. 1.The facility failed to ensure the privacy of the unknown resident by not locking the computer screen on a medication cart, leaving the resident's personal and medical information exposed. 2. The facility failed to ensure MA J closed the door, the privacy curtain and the window during medication administration for Residents #20, #111, and #84 on 07/27/2026. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF694Jul 28, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure parenteral fluids must be administered consistent with professional standards of practice and in accordance with physician orders, the comprehensive person-centered care plan, and the resident's goals and preferences for one (Resident #7) of six residents reviewed for intravenous fluids. The facility failed to ensure physician orders were written for IV flush (rinsing an intravenous tube with sterile salt water to keep the line clean, clear, and free of blockages) on 7/16/2026 to 7/27/2026. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Jul 28, 2026

  Based observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain an Infection Prevention and Control Program designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections for 6 of 16 (Resident #39, # 84, #94, #45, #7, and #61) residents reviewed for infection control, 1. The facility failed to ensure that an Enhanced Barrier Precaution (EBP) sign was displayed outside the room of Resident #39. 2. The facility failed to ensure that CMA J performed hand hygiene for at least 20 seconds after medication administration for Resident #84. 3. The facility failed to ensure CNA K performed hand hygiene while assisting Resident #94 and Resident #45 with their lunch on 7/26/26. 4. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF756Mar 14, 2024

  Based on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure the physician acted upon and documented his or her rationale in the resident's medical record to the pharmacist report of any irregularities for 3 of 8 Residents (Resident #35, Resident #58, and Resident #87) whose records were reviewed for pharmacy services. 1.The facility failed to ensure the physician provided a rationale in response to the pharmacist recommendation to evaluate the effectiveness and continued use of Lorazepam (anti-anxiety), Hydroxyzine (antihistamine used to treat itching, anxiety, or sleepiness), and Clonazepam (treatment for seizures and panic disorder) for Resident #35. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF758Mar 14, 2024

  Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure PRN orders for psychotropic drugs were limited to 14 days unless the attending physician or prescribing practitioner believed, and documented, that it was appropriate for the PRN order to be extended beyond 14 days for one of eight residents (Resident #35) reviewed in that. The facility to continue to administer the psychotropic medication Lorazepam 0.5mg PRN after 14 days without an evaluation by the physician for continued treatment. This failure could result in residents receiving psychotropics that placed residents at risk of experiencing adverse drug reactions. […]