A recent inspection by the OIG found that a North Texas nursing facility did not consistently comply with requirements for newly hired staff members. Midtowne Meadows Health and Rehab is a skilled nursing facility licensed by the state and must comply with requirements designed to prevent the mistreatment, abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a resident, including the misappropriation of a resident’s property. Inspectors reviewed Midtowne Meadows policies and processes for documenting and reporting incidents of abuse, neglect, exploitation, and misappropriation. During on-site interviews, staff demonstrated knowledge of protocols and procedures for reporting incidents within required timeframes, including how to do so anonymously. During a document review, inspectors checked 211 employee records, finding issues with some criminal history checks and orientation training.
