Austin Gardens Senior Living

The facility did not use its state-issued facility identification number in all advertisements.

The facility failed to implement, enforce or have written policies for the control of communicable diseases including tuberculosis (TB) screening and provision of a safe and sanitary environment for employees and residents.

The facility failed to have evidence showing that the manager completed the required training in the management of assisted living facilities.

The facility failed to ensure that all employees providing services were screened for tuberculosis within two weeks of employment and annually.

The facility failed to document that staff were competent and trained prior to assuming their responsibilities.

The facility failed to follow its policies regarding the screening of residents upon admission and after exposure to tuberculosis.

The facility failed to train all staff in reporting abuse and neglect prior to their assuming any job responsibilities.

The facility failed to establish, implement, enforce, and maintain a written policy and procedures for making a rapid influenza diagnostic test, as defined in §553.3 of this chapter, available to a resident who is exhibiting flu like symptoms.

The facility failed to have documented evidence that direct care staff had completed all required continuing education.

The facility failed to post an HHSC notice that states inspection reports are available at the facility for public inspection and provides a toll-free telephone number for information.

The facility failed to keep current and complete personnel records

The facility failed to post a copy of the most recent inspection report.

The facility failed to search the employee misconduct registry and nurse aide registry before hiring to determine if the individual is unemployable.

The facility failed to post HHSC telephone hotline number to report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation.

The facility failed to search the NAR and EMR annually.

The facility failed to provide a locked area for all medications.

The facility failed to keep discontinued medications separate from current medications or failed to meet requirements for appropriate disposal of discontinued medications.

The facility failed to procure food from acceptable sources, or failed to handle food, subject to spoilage, as required.

The facility failed to ensure effective hair restraints were worn to prevent food contamination.

The facility failed to ensure direct care staff received on-the-job training within the required timeframe and in the required topics.

The facility failed to provide and/or maintain portable fire extinguishers in compliance with licensing standards for assisted living facilities and NFPA 10.

The facility failed to ensure all monthly and yearly extinguisher inspections were performed and/or documented; and/or that unserviceable extinguishers were replaced.

The facility failed to ensure interior walls and/or ceilings were constructed with a material having at least a 20-minute fire rating, or at least 3/8 gypsum board.

The facility failed to provide a written contract with a fire alarm firm to perform inspections, testing, and system maintenance at least every six months.

The facility failed to ensure the required sprinkler system was inspected, tested, and maintained in compliance with NFPA 25.