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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to
participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident's DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) choice was
followed for 1 of 8 residents (R1) reviewed for improper nursing care in the sample of 9.
The findings include:
R1's admission Record, printed by the facility on [DATE], showed she had diagnoses including sepsis,
multiple sclerosis, shingles, dementia, a personal history of urinary tract infections, resistance to multiple
antibiotics, and a stage IV pressure injury with a wound vac. The admission Record does not list R1's
Advanced Directive choice on the document. R1's Order Summary Report, printed by the facility on [DATE],
showed an order dated [DATE] for DNR (Do Not Resuscitate).
On [DATE] at 1:00 PM, V6 (Registered Nurse/RN) said she was the nurse working on [DATE] when R1 was
found unresponsive. V6 said she called a code blue over the intercom. V6 said she was not sure if R1 was a
DNR or a Full Code. V6 said CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) was initiated by the team. V6 said she
could not recall who else was in R1's room doing CPR. V6 said she did not document in her charting that
CPR had been administered. V6 said CPR was performed for one-to-two minutes before staff realized R1
was a DNR. V6 said she called 911 and was getting the IV (intravenous line) supplies ready to start an IV
on R1 when someone asked if R1 was really a Full Code. V6 said she looked in R1's electronic medical
record and found out that she was a DNR.
On [DATE] at 2:04 PM, V13 (Certified Nursing Assistant/CNA) said she was the CNA for R1 on [DATE]
when she was found unresponsive. V13 said a staff member called code blue over the intercom so she ran
to R1's room. V13 said some of nurses and the previous Director of Nursing started performing CPR on R1.
V13 said the CNAs assisted with CPR to give the nurses a rest. V13 said one of the nurses were trying to
get the defibrillator machine set up, however, she is not sure if the defibrillator was used on R1 because
she did not see R1's body jump, like it does when someone is shocked. V13 said staff were doing all this
and no one seemed to notice that R1 was a DNR. V13 said CPR was continued on R1 until the paramedics
arrived. V13 said the facility did not follow R1 or her family's wishes.
On [DATE] at 2:45 PM, V2 (Director of Nursing) said the incident with R1 happened before she started
working at the facility. V2 said she heard about the incident after she started at the facility. V2 said it is
important to follow the residents' advanced directives because that is the residents' wishes. It is their right.
R1's POLST form (Practitioner Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment) dated [DATE] showed No CPR: Do Not
Attempt Resuscitation (DNAR).
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Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other
safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the
date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date
these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145111
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/18/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Elmhurst Extended Care Center
200 East Lake Street
Elmhurst, IL 60126
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or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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R1's Progress Note dated [DATE] showed Patient was sleepy this morning. Ate only less than 25% .Seen
again sleeping at 12 o'clock round, not in any distress. At 13:08 (1:08 PM) went to room with med, found
patient unresponsive, no heart, no respiration. 911 was called. Patient is DNR. Pronounced death at 13:25
(1:25 PM) .
The facility's [DATE] policy and procedure titled Advance Directives showed I. It is the policy of the Center
(facility) to request executed copies of all advance directives for all residents at the time of their admission
.II. The term advance directive means a written instruction, such as a living will, or health care power of
attorney as recognized by Illinois State law and relating to the provision of such care when the individual is
physically or mentally disabled . IV. The Center shall maintain such advance directives in the medical record
(legal section) of the resident and refer to the resident's directive during the resident's entire stay at the
Center, regardless of their status at the facility .VIII. The POLST form is executed and utilized in the facility
per Illinois guidelines. Family is educated on the form upon admission and reviewed in care plans.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145111
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/18/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Elmhurst Extended Care Center
200 East Lake Street
Elmhurst, IL 60126
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F 0684
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident was assessed after a fall, the
assessment was documented, an incident report was filled out, and post-fall monitoring was completed for
1 of 8 residents (R8) reviewed for improper nursing care in the sample of 8.
Residents Affected - Few
The findings include:
R8's admission Record, printed by the facility on 9/18/24, showed he had diagnoses including
hydrocephalus (a condition in which an accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid occurs within the brain. This
typically causes increased pressure inside the skull. Older people may have headaches, double vision, poor
balance, urinary incontinence, personality changes, or mental impairment), dementia, and major
depressive disorder. R8's facility assessment dated [DATE] showed he needed supervision or touching
assistance for toileting, lower body dressing, and transfers. The assessment showed R8 was always
incontinent of bowel and bladder. R8's care plan initiated on 7/2/24 showed he was at risk for falls. R8's Fall
Risk Evaluation dated 7/1/24 showed he was a high risk for falls. R8's Progress Notes from 9/13/24 showed
no fall documentation or assessment related to a fall for R8.
On 9/18/24 at 12:38 PM, V10 (Certified Nursing Assistant/CNA) said R8 had a fall last Friday (9/13/24) in
the morning that was not reported. V10 said he was in R8's room doing AM cares. V10 said he (V10) went
into R8's bathroom to grab a washcloth to wipe R8's face and he heard a thud and went out to see what
happened. V10 said R8 had been sitting in his wheelchair when he went into the bathroom to grab the
washcloth and when he came back out, R8 had fallen backward in his wheelchair. V10 said he got V14
(Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN). V10 said V14 checked R8 and there were no injuries. V10 said V14 said
R8 was okay, and he did not want to do a report. V10 said when R8 was on the floor, his head was on the
floor, so it looked like he hit his head.
On 9/18/24 at 12:43 PM, V2 (Director of Nursing/DON) was asked about R8's fall. V2 said she is not aware
of any fall for R8 on 9/13/24. At 1:17 PM, V2 said she spoke with V10. V2 said the incident happened and it
was not reported. V2 said she reviewed R8's progress notes and V14 did document that R8 was stable. V2
said that is not acceptable. V2 said R8 could have had a concussion, a brain bleed, or a change in his
mental status. At 2:40 PM, V2 said there was no incident report filled out for R8's fall on 9/13/24. V2 said
she spoke with V14, and he said he checked R8, and he (R8) did not have any injuries so V14 said he did
not fill out the incident report. V2 said V14 should have done a full assessment on R8 and document the
assessment. V2 said V14 should have updated R8's doctor and Power of Attorney, initiate neurological
checks and continue to monitor R8. V2 said it is important to document an assessment and fill out an
incident report so the staff can continue to monitor the resident. V2 looked in R8's electronic medical record
with this surveyor and verified that no assessments or neurological checks were done on R8 after his fall on
9/13/24.
On 9/18/24 at 1:59 PM, this surveyor left a message on V14's voicemail to please return call. No return call
was received prior to exiting the facility.
The facility's 1/18/2024 policy and procedure titled Fall Management Program showed 5. Immediate
response to resident who fall(s). Careful Assessment, evaluation, and investigation along with immediate
intervention to identify risk to prevent future incident. 6. Incident Report is under Risk Management in PCC.
It is a complete incident summary that includes reason for the fall; time and place where the fall occurred;
injuries observed, pain level and mental status; predisposing factors;
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No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145111
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/18/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Elmhurst Extended Care Center
200 East Lake Street
Elmhurst, IL 60126
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0684
witnesses; and interventions to prevent future fall.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
The undated Fall Protocol, provided by V2 on 9/18/24 showed When a fall occurs in a nursing home, it is
crucial for nurses to act quickly and effectively to ensure the safety and health of the residents involved. The
document showed step-by-step protocol that nurses should follow including: 1. Assess the situation
immediately making sure the area is safe for both the nurse and the resident. Check for injuries including
fractures, bruises, or signs of head injury. 2. Provide First Aid. 3. Evaluate Physical Condition: Vital signs,
neurological assessment. 4. Document the Incident by completing an incident report detailing the
circumstances of the fall, time, location, what the resident was doing before the fall, and ay observed
injuries. Update the resident's medical record with relevant observations, assessments, and actions taken.
5. Notify relevant Parties including a physician and the resident's family. 6. Reassess and Modify Care Plan.
7. Implement Fall Prevention Measures. 8. Monitor the resident for any delayed symptoms, as some injuries
may not present immediately. Ensure follow-up assessments and interventions are scheduled.
Residents Affected - Few
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