Paradigm at the Prairies in El Campo, TX was fined $49,277 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 20 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Paradigm at the Prairies (El Campo, TX) — $49,277 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Paradigm at the Prairies in El Campo, TX was fined $49,277 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 20 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.


• Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.


• Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.


• Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.


• Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.


• Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.


• Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.