Local facility fails to meet state staff standards

The Office of Inspector General’s Audit and Inspections Team recently conducted an unannounced site visit to the Matagorda House Healthcare Center as part of an annual risk assessment for Texas nursing facilities. Auditors concluded that though there were areas of compliance with applicable health and safety requirements — the 120-bed facility did not meet standards set for direct care staffing and training. The OIG audit team recommended several changes that the Matagorda House management team can implement to comply.