F 0565
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
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 organize and have a monthly Resident Council Meeting for
7 of 7 residents (R1, R5, R6, R13, R18, R19, R214), reviewed for Resident Council meetings in the sample
of 33.
Residents Affected - Some
The findings include:
On 11/28/23 at 1:30 PM, a Resident Council Meeting was held in a dining room with R1, R6, R13, and R18
in attendance.
1. On 11/28/23 at 1:40 PM, R6 (Resident Council President) stated, We definitely do not have a meeting
every month, are we supposed to? I think we have only had one or two meetings that I know of.
R6's Electronic Medical Record (EMR), visit list, documents R6 was admitted to the facility on [DATE].
R6's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documents R6 is cognitively intact with a Basic Interview for
Mental Status (BIMS) of 15. A Score of 13-15 indicates an intact cognitive response, 8-12 indicates a
moderate cognitive impairment, and 0-7 indicates a severe cognitive impairment.
2. On 11/28/23 at 1:42 PM, R13 stated, We do not have a meeting every month. We have only had a couple
that I am aware of.
R13's EMR, visit list, documents R13 was originally admitted to the facility on [DATE].
R13's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R13 has a moderate cognitive impairment with a BIMS of 12.
3. On 11/28/23 at 1:44 PM, R18 stated, No we do not have one of these meetings every month.
R18's EMR, visit list, documents R18 was originally admitted to the facility on [DATE].
R18's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R18 is cognitively intact with a BIMS of 13.
4. On 11/28/23 at 1:46 PM, R1 stated, I did not know we have to have a meeting every month, we definitely
don't do that.
R1's EMR, visit list, documents R1 was originally admitted to the facility on [DATE].
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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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Alton, IL 62002
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R1's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R1 is cognitively intact with a BIMS of 15.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
5. On 11/28/23 at 3:35 PM, R5 stated, I have been here since June 2023, and I have never heard of a
Resident Council Meeting and have not been invited to such a meeting.
Residents Affected - Some
R5's EMR, visit list, documents R5 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and has a Diagnosis of Type 2
Diabetes Mellitus (DM), Mild protein-calorie malnutrition, Moderate protein energy malnutrition.
R5's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R5 is cognitively intact with a BIMS of 13.
6. On 11/28/23 at 3:40 PM, R214 stated, I have not heard of a meeting called Resident Council, and I was
never invited to that meeting.
R214's EMR, visit list, documents R214 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and has a Diagnosis of Type
2 DM.
R214's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R214 has a moderate cognitive impairment with a BIMS of 8.
7. On 11/28/23 at 3:45 PM, R19 stated, I have been here since May 2023, and I have not been invited to a
meeting called the Resident Council. I have not heard of this meeting before.
R19's EMR, visit list, documents R19 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and has a Diagnosis of Type 2
DM.
R19's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R19 has a moderated cognitive impairment with a BIMS of 11.
On 11/28/23 at 3:05 PM, V16, Activity Director, stated, I have had a meeting every month with those
residents who want to attend. There are times when we are eating while meeting. I am not sure why
residents would say that we have not had any meetings. I go down the hall and ask every resident if they
want to attend the meeting and usually only get one or two.
On 11/28/23 at 3:08 PM, V1, Administrator, stated, I think we will send out an actual invitation to every
resident to attend the resident council meeting. Going forward, V16 will have a list of items that she will
need to address with those attending the resident council meetings.
The Facility's Resident Rights and Responsibilities Policy, dated 6/2022, documents 8. Right to make
independent choices: f. Organize and participate in a resident council.
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1251 College Avenue
Alton, IL 62002
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Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview and record review the facility failed to provide an ongoing program of activities for 6
of 6 residents (R1, R5, R6, R13, R18 and R19) reviewed for activities in a sample of 33.
Residents Affected - Some
Findings include:
1. On 11/28/23 at 1:30 PM, a Resident Council Meeting was held in a dining room with R1, R6, R13, and
R18 was in attendance.
On 11/28/23 at 1:40 PM, R6, Resident Council President, stated, I think the activities are cutting short. The
activity girl drives the bus and does other jobs and our activities are slowing down.
R6's electronic medical record, visit list, documents R6 was admitted to the facility on [DATE].
R6's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documents R6 is cognitively intact with a Basic Interview for
Mental Status (BIMS) of 15. A Score of 13-15 indicates an intact cognitive response, 8-12 indicates a
moderate cognitive impairment, and 0-7 indicates a severe cognitive impairment.
On 11/28/23 at 1:42 PM, R13 stated, The activities here are slowing down. We used to play bingo almost
every day and everyone likes to play Bingo. Now we may play a couple times a week if we're lucky
R13's electronic medical record, visit list, documents R13 was originally admitted to the facility on [DATE].
R13's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R13 has a moderate cognitive impairment with a BIMS of 12.
On 11/28/23 at 1:44 PM, R18 stated, We don't do as many activities as we used to do. I think they are just
too busy lately.
R18's electronic medical record, visit list, documents R18 was originally admitted to the facility on [DATE].
R18's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R18 is cognitively intact with a BIMS of 13.
On 11/28/23 at 1:46 PM, R1 stated, We need to have more activities here.
R1's electronic medical record, visit list, documents R1 was originally admitted to the facility on [DATE].
R1's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R1 is cognitively intact with a BIMS of 15.
2. R5's Care Plan, dated 5/22/23, documents that R5 would do best to come to activities to be around other
people.
R5's MDS, dated [DATE], documents that R5 is cognitively intact.
The facility provided R5's Activities Detail Report, print date 11/29/2023, for October 2023 and
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Alton Memorial Rehab & Therapy
1251 College Avenue
Alton, IL 62002
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
November 2023. The report does not document activity participation or invitation for R5 for the following
dates: 10/1, 10/2, 10/3, 10/4, 10/5, 10/7 through 10/11/23, 10/13, 10/14, 10/16/23 through 10/31/203. The
report does not document activity participation and/or invitation for R5 for the following dates: 11/1 through
11/5/2023, 11/10, 11/11, 11/13 through 11/28/23.
On 11/29/2023 at 9:00 AM, R5 stated that no one comes in room to get him for activities and that no one
comes in and sits and talks with him or provided one on ones with him. R5 stated he has not gotten out of
the bed since his prosthesis were taken. R5 stated he would like to go to an activity. R5 stated at this point
he is only laying in the bed watching television. R5 stated there is nothing else to do.
3. R13's Care Plan, dated 8/15/23, documents R13's daughter comes every other day to see her, R13 has
been coming out to activities, talking to other residents, and helping them when she can, she would benefit
to still come to activities to be with the other people.
R13's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R13 is cognitively intact.
The facility provided R13's Activities Detail Report, print date 11/29/2023, for October 2023 and November
2023. The report does not document activity participation or invitation for the following dates: 10/1, 10/2,
10/3, 10/4, 10/5, 10/7, 10/8, 10/10/23 through 10/31/203. The report does not document activity
participation and/or invitation for the following dates: 11/1 through 11/5/2023, 11/8, 11/9, 11/13 through
11/28/23.
On 11/29/2023 at 8:50 AM, R13 stated the facility has a 2PM activity. R13 stated she has not been out to or
invited to an activity that occurs before then. R13 stated she gets bored because she is confined to a
wheelchair and needs staff help at times. R13 stated the bingo occurs in the dining room across from her
room. R13 stated she keeps her door open so she can see what's going on in the hall and the dining room.
R13 stated she has not seen any activities before 2 PM. R13 stated she has not been invited to any
morning activity.
On 11/29/2023 at 9:00 AM, R13 was in room in wheelchair.
On 11/29/2023 at 9:00 AM, No activity performed on [NAME] Hall.
4. R19's Care Plan, dated 8/28/23, documents R19 would do best coming to activities to be around all the
other people.
R19's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R19 is cognitively intact.
The facility provided R19's Activities Detail Report, print date 11/29/2023, for October 2023 and November
2023. The report does not document activity participation or invitation for the following dates: 10/1, 10/2,
10/3, 10/4, 10/5, 10/7, 10/8, 10/10/23 through 10/31/203. The report does not document activity
participation and/or invitation for the following dates: 11/1 through 11/5/2023, 11/8, 11/10, 11/13 through
11/28/23.
On 11/29/2023 at approximately 10:38 AM, R19 stated he does not get out of the bed. R19 stated he has
not been invited to go to an activity. R19 stated he lays in the bed all day and would like to go to an activity.
R19 stated he lays in the bed and watch tv all day. R19 stated he gets the Daily Chronical and reads it
sometimes and sometimes he doesn't. R19 stated he does not think it's an
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1251 College Avenue
Alton, IL 62002
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activity. R19 stated he is not sure when the activities are.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
The facility's Resident Activities, dated 9/22, documents Policy: Each residence will provide an ongoing
program of activities, which identifies each resident's interest and needs and individualizes activities based
on comprehensive care plan and the preferences of each resident. The program shall support residents in
their choice of activities, both residence sponsored, group and individual activities and independent
activities, designed to meet the interests of and support the physical, mental and psychosocial well-being of
each resident.
Residents Affected - Some
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Alton, IL 62002
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate
catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to provide complete incontinent care for 6 of 6
(R1, R4, R5, R25, R205, R212) residents reviewed for incontinent care in a sample of 33.
Findings include:
1. On 11/28/2023 at 3:00 PM, R1 stated she was supposed to have a test for her urine and there wasn't a
urine collector in the toilet and now she had an accident and wet herself. R1 was sitting in her wheelchair,
out in the hallway in front of her room. The front of R1's pants were wet in front from the right groin area
over to her pelvic and abdominal fold area. At 3:17 PM, V17, Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) took R1 into
her room. V17 donned gloves without benefit of hand hygiene. V18, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) then
entered R1's room, donned gloves without benefit of hand hygiene. V17 collected items needed to perform
incontinent care on R1 then placed gait belt on R1. V17 and V18 assisted R1 to a standing position in the
bathroom. V18, pulled down R1's pants and removed the urine-soaked incontinent brief. V17 was standing
behind R1 and took wet wash cloths with soap and cleansed front to back R1's perineal area but did not
cleanse R1's bilateral groin or abdominal fold. V17 then retrieved a dry wheelchair pad without benefit of
hand hygiene or glove change. R1 then asked to sit down in her wheelchair and R1 did so without the soap
being rinsed off her skin. After a brief rest period, R1 was assisted back to a standing position and a clean
incontinent brief and clean pants were put on.
R1's Minimum data set (MDS), dated [DATE], documented her cognition was intact, she was occasionally
incontinent of urine, and always incontinent of her bowels. It also documented R1 required partial to
moderate assistance with toileting hygiene.
R1's CORP-Resident Profile Report, dated 11/29/2023, documented, Due to my incontinence please make
sure my peri care is done properly as I am susceptible to UTI's (urinary tract infections) and skin
breakdown.
R1's Resident Information sheet, dated 11/29/2023, documented a diagnosis of overactive bladder.
On 11/29/2023 at 3:30 PM, V24, CNA, stated she would cleanse and dry all areas including the abdominal
folds, groin areas, buttocks and hips when performing incontinent care. V24 stated she would perform hand
hygiene and glove changes when she contaminates her gloves during incontinent care.
On 11/29/2023 at 3:40 PM, V25, CNA, stated when a resident is incontinent, she would cleanse and dry
abdominal folds, groins, buttocks and hips and she would perform hand hygiene and glove changes during
incontinent care.
2. On 11/28/2023 at 9:15 AM, V14, CNA, with the assistance of V13, CNA, performed incontinent care, on
R4, who was incontinent of both urine and stool. V14 cleansed R4 outer and inner labia and bilateral groin
with soap and water and did not cleanse R4's abdominal fold. R4 then was rolled onto her right side and
V14 then cleansed R4's peri rectal area and left buttock. V14 then cleansed R4's exposed partial right
buttock and then dried the areas. V14 did not cleanse R4's bilateral hips, thighs nor did she completely
cleanse R4's right buttock.
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Alton, IL 62002
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Residents Affected - Some
R4's CORP-Resident Profile Report, undated, documented, I am frequently to always incontinent of bladder
and bowel. I need assistance with toileting and skin care for my incontinence. Monitor me for changes in
bladder. bowel elimination and skin appearance. Report all observed changes to nurse. I receive a diuretic
daily. Encourage daily fluid intake and report any changes in fluid or meal intake to nurse. My goal is to
regain my independence with toileting and skin and remain free from potential complications related to daily
diuretic medication use. My goal is to maintain my current level of continence, remain clean and dry and
minimize the risk of skin breakdown thru this next review period.
R4's MDS, dated [DATE], documented, R4 was always incontinent of her bowels and of urine.
R4's Resident Information sheet, dated 11/29/2023, documented diagnosis of chronic kidney disease.
On 11/29/2023 at 3:30 PM, V24, CNA, stated she would cleanse and dry all areas including the abdominal
folds, groin areas, buttocks and hips when performing incontinent care.
On 11/29/2023 at 3:40 PM, V25, CNA, stated she when a resident is incontinent, she would cleanse and
dry abdominal folds, groins, buttocks and hips.
On 11/29/2023 at 3:45 PM, V1, Administrator, stated she would expect staff to perform incontinent care
according to the facility's policy.
3. R5's Care Plan, dated 8/4/23, documents, I am incontinent of bowel and bladder, and I am a bilateral
amputee. I use dignity briefs. Please provide peri care after episodes of incontinence. I require staff
assistance with toileting, monitor me for changes in my elimination and report observed changes to nurse. I
am prone to urinary elimination changes and infection.
R5's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R5 is cognitively intact, always incontinent of bowel and bladder and
requires partial/moderate assistance with toileting.
On 11/28/2023 at 11:20 AM V12, CNA, and V7, CNA, performed incontinent care. R5 was incontinent of
bowel. Using wet wash cloths and peri wash V12 cleansed R5's groin, penis and scrotum. V12 and V7 then
turned R5 onto his right side. V12, using a wet washcloth and cleansed R5's left buttock, anal area, and
partial right buttock. V12 then placed a clean brief and incontinent pad beneath R5. V12 and V7 then turned
R5 onto his left side and fastened the brief. V12 did not cleanse R5's entire right buttock.
4. R25's Care Plan, not dated , documents, I am always incontinent of B&B (bowel and bladder). I use
dignity briefs. Please provide peri care after episodes of incontinence. My goal is to maintain my current
level of continence, remain clean and dry and minimize the risk of skin breakdown thru this next review.
R25's MDS, dated [DATE], documents that R25 is severely cognitively impaired, is incontinent of bladder
and requires substantial assist with toileting.
On 11/27/2023 at approximately 11:20 AM observed V7, Certified Nurse's Assistant (CNA), perform
incontinent care. R25 was incontinent of urine. During incontinent care R25 began to urinate wetting himself
and the bed. V7 and V6, LPN, utilized a garbage bag in attempt to contain the urine. R25's bed was soiled
with urine. V7, using a washcloth with soap, cleansed R25's groin and penis. V7 then
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1251 College Avenue
Alton, IL 62002
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
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Residents Affected - Some
assisted R25 onto his left side and cleansed the back of R25's scrotum. V7 and V8, CNA, then applied the
clean incontinent brief. V7 did not cleanse R25's buttocks or front of R2's scrotum.
5. R205's admission Record, undated, documents R205 was admitted to the facility on [DATE].
R205's Electronic Medical Record, Diagnosis and Problems, documents R205's diagnosis include: Acute
Kidney Failure (AKF), Cachexia, Cardiomegaly, Hypertension (HTN), Left femur fracture, Congested Heart
Failure (CHF), Left Bundle Branch Block (LBBB), Hyperlipidemia, Aortic stenosis, Idiopathic osteoporosis,
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM), Osteoarthritis, Dementia, Cerebral infarction, and Urinary Tract Infections
(UTI).
R205's Care Plan, dated 11/3/23, documents R205 is at risk for falls related to a fall with injury prior to
admission. Interventions: Ensure bed is at appropriate height at all times, ensure call light is within reach
when in my room, mats on floor while in bed. R205 is occasionally incontinent. Intervention: Use dignity
briefs, provide peri care after episodes of incontinence. R205 is at risk for skin impairment related to
immobility, incontinence, dependent on care and positioning. Interventions: check skin daily with care, let
nurse know if dressing is not intact or new areas of redness/impairment, treatments as ordered by Medical
Doctor (MD), reposition as needed, wound consult as ordered.
R205's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R205 has a severe cognitive impairment and requires dependent
on staff for toileting, dressing, and transfers. R205 is occasionally incontinent of urine and is frequently
incontinent of bowel.
On 11/28/23 at 11:07 AM, V11, CNA, and V10, CNA, pushed R205 to her room for toileting. Both CNA's
donned gloves, and a gait belt was placed around R205. R205 was assisted to stand up and pivot to the
toilet. V10 and V11 removed R205's incontinence brief, which appeared saturated with urine, and then her
pants. R205 was lowered to the toilet. R205 stated she did not have to go again, so V10 gave R205 some
toilet paper to wipe herself. R205 reached between her legs and wiped three different times from back to
front, with the toilet paper appearing soiled after each wipe. R205 was then assisted to stand, and a new
incontinence brief was applied, and her pants were pulled up with neither CNA checking, wiping or further
cleaning R205. V11 stated R205 had already urinated in her incontinence brief before they put her on the
toilet.
6. R212's admission Record, undated, documents R212 was admitted to the facility on [DATE].
R212's Electronic Medical Record, documents R212's Diagnosis include: CHF, ASHD, Cardiomegaly, Atrial
Fibrillation, HTN, Hemiplegia/Hemiparesis, Cerebral Infarction, Hypothyroidism, Paralytic gait, Spondylosis,
Type 2 DM.
R212's Care Plan, dated 11/13/23, documents ADLs: R212 requires assistance with ADLs, one-person
assist with dressing, bathing, and grooming, two-person assist with transfers. Skin: R212 is at risk for skin
impairment due to incontinence. Interventions: Keep skin warm and dry, turn and reposition as needed,
barrier cream after incontinent episodes, encourage to shift weight while in bed, cushion to wheelchair,
pressure reducing mattress.
R212's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R212 has a severe cognitive impairment and requires
substantial/maximal assistance for toileting, bathing, dressing, transfers, and mobility. R212 is occasionally
incontinent of urine and always continent of bowel.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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Alton Memorial Rehab & Therapy
1251 College Avenue
Alton, IL 62002
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
On 11/28/23 at 10:34 AM, V10, CNA, and V11, CNA, entered R212's room to assist her with toileting. Both
CNAs put gait belt around R212, and R212 was pushed to the restroom in her wheelchair. R212 was
assisted to stand up and then pivoted to the toilet, her incontinence brief and pants were pulled down, and
then R212 was lowered down to the toilet, and left in private to void and have a bowel movement.
On 11/28/23 at 10:47 AM, R212 was done using the restroom and both V10 and V11 entered to assist
R212 off the toilet. Both CNAs held onto the gait belt while R212 stood up. Both CNAs pulled up R212's
incontinence brief and pants without wiping or checking to see if R212 was clean, then pivoted R212 to her
wheelchair and lowered. R212 stated she wiped herself a little before the CNAs came in.
On 11/30/23 at 9:45 AM, V7, CNA, stated, If I'm helping a resident while toileting, and they want to wipe
themselves, I will make sure they have all the supplies needed to do it, but I will offer assistance and will
make sure they are completely clean and dry before I leave them.
On 11/30/23 at 9:05 AM, V2, DON, stated, I talked to the CNAs about helping residents with peri-care and
they said some of the residents want to do it themselves. I did tell them they should at least offer to assist
them and explain it is going to help them maintain their skin integrity. If a resident is incontinent, then they
should be cleaned up all over.
The Facility's Perineal Care Policy, dated 10/2022, documents, Perineal care is to be done as needed for
incontinence for residents who are unable to perform self-care. Perineal care is done to cleanse the
perineum to prevent growth of bacteria, prevent skin breakdown and promote good personal hygiene.
Standard precautions and sound aseptic technique will be used when performing peri-care.
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1251 College Avenue
Alton, IL 62002
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Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 6. On
11/27/2023 at 9:09 AM, R35's Oxygen tubing and humidifier was not dated and there was no water was in
the humidifier. R35 stated it hadn't been changed since she was admitted .
Residents Affected - Some
On 11/29/2023 at 11:11 AM, R35's Oxygen tubing and humidifier was not dated and there was no water in
the humidifier bottle. R35 stated she thinks they changed it yesterday and that when her daughter comes
in, she will have her add water to it. R35 stated she really needs water in it because her nose gets so dry.
R35's Resident Information sheet, dated 11/29/2023, documented she was admitted to the facility on
[DATE]. It also documented diagnoses of Acute on Chronic respiratory failure and chronic obstructive lung
disease.
R35's Physicians order sheet, dated 11/29/2023, documented an order, dated 11/1/2023, (Oxygen at 4
liters) per nasal cannula to maintain (pulse ox greater than) 90%.
R35's CORP-Resident Profile Report, dated 11/15/2023, documented, I use oxygen at 4 (liters) via (nasal
cannula as needed).
R35's Minimum data set (MDS) dated [DATE], documented that her cognition was intact.
The facility's policy, Oxygen Administration, dated 10/2022, documented, 8. Fill the humidifier bottle with tap
water to the fill line. It continues, Care of oxygen supplies. Change the set up (mask, cannula, extension
tubing and humidifier bottle monthly and (as needed)), It continues, Document Change of set ups in the
resident's medical directory.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to change and date the oxygen tubing
and humidification water bottles on the oxygen concentrators and failed to store needed equipment in a
safe and sanitary manner for 6 of 6 (R1,R17, R35, R37, R204, R255) residents reviewed for respiratory
care in a sample of 33.
Findings include:
1. On 11/27/23 at 8:50 AM, R255 was observed resting in bed. R255 was receiving O2 (oxygen) via nasal
cannula at 2 LPM (liters per minute) as documented on the physician order records. The oxygen tubing was
attached to a bottle of water connected to an oxygen concentrator. There was no date on the oxygen
tubing, nor was the bottle of water dated that connected to the oxygen concentrator.
On 11/29/23 at 8:30 AM, R255 was in bed with O2 running at 2 LPM via nasal cannula connected to a
bottle attached to the oxygen concentrator. The bottle did not contain any water for humidification. There
was no date on the bottle or the oxygen tubing.
R255's electronic medical record/diagnosis & problems list, undated, documents R255 has diagnosis of
acute pulmonary edema, chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease, anxiety disorder, and atherosclerosis.
R255's physician orders, dated 11/16/23, documents oxygen therapy at 2 LPM per nasal cannula.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Alton Memorial Rehab & Therapy
1251 College Avenue
Alton, IL 62002
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Residents Affected - Some
2. On 11/29/23 at 8:33 AM, R37 was sitting up in a wheelchair in her room. R37 was receiving oxygen via
nasal cannula attached to a bottle with water connected to an oxygen concentrator. There was no date on
the oxygen tubing, or the bottle of water connected to the concentrator.
R37's electronic medical record/diagnosis & problems list, undated, documents diagnosis of chronic
diastolic heart failure, acute pulmonary edema, atherosclerotic heart disease, bauxite fibrosis of lung,
chronic respiratory failure, hyperlipidemia, hypokalemia, hypothyroidism, irritable bowel syndrome,
moderate protein energy malnutrition, nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, aortic valve
disorder, pleural effusion, pulmonary hypertension, and diabetes mellitus.
R37's physician orders, dated 11/1/23, documents oxygen therapy at 4 LPM per nasal cannula.
3. On 11/29/23 at 8:38 AM, R17, was observed with an oxygen concentrator in the room. The concentrator
was not in use. The oxygen tubing attached to the concentrator did not have a date. The nasal cannula was
not contained in a bag and was laying on the floor.
R17's electronic medical record/diagnosis & problems list, undated, documents diagnosis of
cervical-occipital neuralgia, chronic kidney disease, chronic pain syndrome, degenerative lumbar spinal
stenosis, essential hypertension, major depressive disorder, malnutrition, neuropathy, neurogenic
dysfunction, overactive bladder, restless legs, retention of urine, and senile dementia.
R17's physician orders, dated 7/14/23, documents oxygen therapy at 4 LPM per nasal cannula, prn (as
needed).
4. On 11/29/23 at 8:40 AM, an oxygen concentrator was observed in R1's room. The concentrator was
turned on and had an empty humidifier bottle attached to it. The oxygen tubing and nasal cannula was
laying in the floor. The nasal cannula was not contained in a bag for storage. There was no date on the
oxygen tubing or the humidification bottle. R1 stated she wears the oxygen occasionally.
R1's electronic medical record/diagnosis & problems, undated, documents diagnosis of anemia, chest pain
(unspecified), chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure, constipation, cough, degenerative disorder of
macula, dementia, essential (primary) hypertension, gastroesophageal reflux disease, generalized anxiety
disorder, glaucoma, hiatal hernia, hypokalemia, hypothyroidism, neuropathy, osteoarthritis, overactive
bladder, pneumonia, and restless legs.
R1's physician orders, dated 5/3/23, documents oxygen therapy, prn, 2-4 l/m, titrate to maintain O2
saturation above 90%.
5. On 11/29/23 at 8:45 AM, R204 was sitting in a wheelchair in his room. R204 was receiving oxygen per
nasal cannula. The oxygen was attached directly to the oxygen concentrator. There was no bottle attached
to the concentrator. There was no date on the oxygen tubing.
R204's electronic medical record/diagnosis & problems, undated, documents diagnosis of cardiomyopathy,
chronic hypoxemic respiratory failure, chronic systolic heart failure, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and
mixed hyperlipidemia.
R204's physician orders, dated 11/18/23, documents oxygen therapy, routine, 3 LPM, per nasal cannula.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Alton Memorial Rehab & Therapy
1251 College Avenue
Alton, IL 62002
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F 0761
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Many
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.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 4. On
11/27/2023 at 09:22 AM, R35 had Fluticasone nasal spray on her overbed table and it was within her
reach.
R35's Physicians order, dated 11/2/2023, documented, Fluticasone nasal 50 (microgram)/(inhalation) nasal
spray. 2 sprays, Nasal, form: spray daily 1st dose 11/2/23. indication: Seasonal Allergy. There was not an
order to keep medication at the bedside.
R35's Physician order sheet, dated 11/2023 documented an admission date of 11/01/2023. R35's MDS
dated [DATE] documented that her cognition was intact.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to properly store medications and
label tuberculin vials and insulin pens. This has the potential to affect all 40 residents living in the facility.
Findings include:
On 11/27/2023 at 11:00 AM the facility's [NAME] Wing Medication Storage Room was inspected. The
medication room contained the following medication:
1. A multi-dose vial of Tubersol (TB) with no open date. V6, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), verified the
medication was open and in use.
On 11/27/2023 at 11:07 AM, V6 stated the multi-dose vial was open and in use. V6 stated when she opens
the vial, she places an open date. V6 stated this is the facility process. V6 stated she was not sure if the vial
had an open date as she had not opened it. V6 stated the vial of Tubersol should have an open date. V6
stated Tubersol has a different expiration date once the bottle is opened. V6 stated it (Tubersol) is good for
30 days. V6 stated placing the open date on the bottles tells them when the expiration date is. V6 stated the
Tubersol is not specific to one resident and is used for all the residents admitted to the facility. V6 stated
each resident is given a series of TB unless they have an allergy and the Tubersol in the refrigerator is used
for this process.
The Tuberculin Purified Protein Derivative (Mantoux) Tubersol package insert, dated April 2016, documents,
A vial of TUBERSOL which has been entered and in use for 30 days should be discarded.
On 11/27/2023 at 11:38 AM the [NAME] Hall medication cart was inspected. The cart contained:
2. R5's Lispro insulin pen. No open date in place on bag or pen.
3. R19's Glargine insulin pen. No open date in place on bag or pen.
On 11/27/2023 at 11:40 AM, V6 stated both insulin's were open and in use. V6 stated the insulin pens have
a short time once open to be used. V6 stated the expiration date is different from the manufactures date
once opened. V6 stated the open date should be written on the pen or bag when opened. V6 stated this is
how they know what the expiration date is. V6 stated they would not know what the expiration date is
without the open date.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
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1251 College Avenue
Alton, IL 62002
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Many
On 11/29/2023 at 2:34 PM, V2 stated the multi-dose vial of Tubersol and insulin pens are to be labeled with
open date when open. V2 stated the date should be on the bottle, vial, or pen. V2 stated the written date on
the medication is to let the nurse know the expiration date. V2 stated once open the Tubersol and insulin
have shorter expiration dates than the manufacturer.
The facility's Storage and Expiration Dating of Medications, Biological, dated 3/7/23, documents Procedure
5. Once any medication or biological package is opened, Facility should follow manufacturer/supplier
guidelines with respect to expiration dates for opened medications. Facility should record the date opened
on the primary medication container (vial, bottle, inhaler) when the medication has a shortened expiration
date once opened or opened. 5.3 If a multi-dose vial of an injectable medication has been opened or
accessed (e.g., needle-punctured), the vial should be dated and discarded within 28 days unless the
manufacturer specifies a different (shorter or longer) date for opened vial.
The facility's General Dose Preparation and Medication Administration, dated 10/18, documents Practice:
1d. The nurse who opens the vial of insulin/insulin pen will be responsible for checking the manufacturer's
expiration date and will date the bottle indicating the expiration date once opened. This will be 14-42 days
after opening for most products or manufacturer's expiration date, whichever comes first.
The Long-Term Care Facility Application for Medicare and Medicaid, dated 11/27/23, documents the total
number of residents 40.
6. R206's admission Record, undated, documents R206 was admitted to the facility on [DATE].
R206's Electronic Medical Record, Diagnosis and Problems, document R206's diagnosis include: Anemia,
Obesity, Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), chronic kidney disease (CKD), Esophageal Varices, Hypertension
(HTN), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hepatorenal Syndrome, Hyperlipidemia, Osteopenia,
Rheumatoid arthritis, COVID-19, Systemic Lupus, Thrombocytopenia, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM),
Cirrhosis - non-alcoholic, and Right Bundle Branch Block (RBBB).
R206's Care Plan, dated 11/18/23, documents ADLs: R206 requires some assistance with ADL. One
person set-up for hygiene, dressing, bathing, and transfers. R206 uses Continuous Positive Airway
Pressure (CPAP) at night based on home settings. Please monitor my compliance with this device, ensure
that mask is fitting correctly, change tubing monthly, rinse my mask daily.
R206's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R206 is cognitively intact and requires substantial/maximal
assistance for toileting, bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene. R206 is occasionally incontinent of both
bowel and bladder.
On 11/27/23 at 9:10 AM, R206, lying in bed with a bottle of Fluticasone Nasal Spray sitting on her bedside
table with no name or date on the bottle.
R206 does not have a Physician Order to have medications at her bedside.
R206's Physician Order, dated 11/19/23, documents, Fluticasone Nasal Spray, 1 spray Daily for 7 days.
This order was discontinued on 11/26/23.
11/30/23 at 9:41 AM, V26, LPN, stated, We can leave medications like eye drops or inhalers in a resident's
room, if we have a Physician's order for it. Sometimes the resident's family will bring
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Alton Memorial Rehab & Therapy
1251 College Avenue
Alton, IL 62002
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
something in and leave it with them, but if we find it, it should be locked up until we get a Physician's order
to keep it in the room.
7. On 11/28/23 7:45 AM, V9, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), performing medication pass on the
East-Hallway.
Residents Affected - Many
R213's admission Record, undated, documents R213 was admitted to the facility on this occurrence on
11/19/23.
R213's Electronic Medical Record, documents R213's Diagnosis include: Atherosclerotic Heart Disease
(ASHD), chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage 4, Hypertension (HTN), Anemia, Peripheral Vascular Disease
(PVD), Sick Sinus Syndrome (SSS), Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM), and Atrial Fibrillation.
R213's Care Plan, dated 11/19/23, documents ADLs: R213 requires limited assist with ADLs, requires one
person assist with dressing and bathing, set-up assist for meals. R213 is at risk for falls related to possible
increase weakness. Interventions: keep call light within reach, adequate lighting, keep items frequently
used within reach, anticipate needs prior to exiting room. Bladder and Bowel: R213 is continent of bowel
and bladder, takes diuretic medication which can increase the frequently, volume, and urgency of urine for
several hours following dosage. Please toilet me more frequently during this time.
R213's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R213 is cognitively intact and is independent of all Activities of
Daily Living (ADLs).
On 11/28/23 at 8:30 AM, R213 had a bottle of Systane eye drops on his bedside table with no resident
name or date opened.
R213 does not have a Physician Order to keep medications at his bedside.
R213 does not have a Physician Order for the Systane Eye Drops that was seen sitting on his bedside
table.
On 11/28/23 at 8:20 AM, V9, LPN, stated, If a resident is alert, some of them are allowed to keep their
inhalers and Flonase with them in their rooms.
The facility's Administration of Medications Policy, dated 6/2023, documents, General Guidelines: 1. There
will be five storage areas of oral medications: a) active working (routine cards); b) Routine liquids; c) PRNs;
d) Backup (refills); e) Refrigerator for medications requiring refrigeration. The active working medications
will be kept in the appropriate designated storage area. It continues Medication Administration: b. Also refer
to Bethesda policies and procedures Hand Hygiene in the Long-Term Care manual under the infection
control tab and medication error reporting tin the nursing policy and procedure manual. g. Do not leave
medications in the room or on a food tray.
The facility's CMS 671, dated 11/27/23, documents there were 40 residents residing in the facility.
5. On 11/27/23 at 10:50 AM, an open bottle of Fluticasone nasal spray was observed on R260's bedside
table. R260 was resting in bed with the bottle of Fluticasone within reach.
On 11/28/23 at 10:15 AM, the bottle of Fluticasone nasal spray was again observed on R260's bedside
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145121
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Alton Memorial Rehab & Therapy
1251 College Avenue
Alton, IL 62002
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F 0761
table. The bottle of Fluticasone was within the reach of R260.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
R260's Physician orders, dated 11/22/23, documents an order for Fluticasone nasal spray, 1 spray, daily for
rhinitis. The order does not document may keep at bedside.
Residents Affected - Many
R260's MDS (Minimum Data Set), dated 11/28/23, documents R260's cognition is intact.
On 11/29/23 at 11:56 AM V22, LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse), stated, Flonase can be kept at the bedside
if they have an order. I do not see an order for that resident (R260) to have Flonase or any medications to
be kept at bedside.
On 11/30/23 at 8:25 AM, V2, DON (Director of Nursing), stated, I would expect medications to be stored in
the medication cart unless the resident has an order to keep at bedside.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Alton Memorial Rehab & Therapy
1251 College Avenue
Alton, IL 62002
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F 0880
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 4. On
11/28/2023 at 3:00 PM, R1 stated she was supposed to have a test for her urine and there wasn't a urine
collector in the toilet and now she had an accident and wet herself. R1 was sitting in her wheelchair, out in
the hallway in front of her room. The front of R1's pants were wet in front from the right groin area over to
her pelvic and abdominal fold area. At 3:17 PM, V17, Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) took R1 into her
room. V17 donned gloves without benefit of hand hygiene. V18, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) then
entered R1's room, donned gloves without benefit of hand hygiene. V17 collected a items needed to
perform incontinent care on R1 then placed gait belt on R1. V17 and V18 assisted R1 to a standing position
in the bathroom. V18 pulled down R1's pants and removed the urine-soaked incontinent brief. V17 was
standing behind R1 and took wet wash cloths with soap and cleansed front to back R1's perineal area. V17
then retrieved a dry wheelchair pad without benefit of hand hygiene or glove change returned to assist R1
with putting on a clean incontinent brief and her pants.
Residents Affected - Some
R1's Minimum data set (MDS), dated [DATE], documented R1's cognition was intact, she was occasionally
incontinent of urine and always incontinent of her bowels. It also documented R1 required partial to
moderate assistance with toileting hygiene.
R1's CORP-Resident Profile Report, dated 11/29/2023, documented, Due to my incontinence please make
sure my peri care is done properly as I am susceptible to UTI's and skin breakdown.
R1's Resident Information sheet, dated 11/29/2023, documented a diagnosis of overactive bladder.
On 11/29/2023 at 3:30 PM, V24, CNA stated she would perform hand hygiene and glove changes when
she contaminates her gloves during incontinent care.
On 11/29/2023 at 3:40 PM, V25, CNA stated she would perform hand hygiene and glove changes during
incontinent care.
On 11/29/2023 at 3:45 PM, V1, Administrator, stated she would expect staff to perform hand hygiene and
glove changes during incontinent care according to the facility's policy.
5. On 11/28/2023 at 3:30 PM, V19, Registered Nurse, donned gloves without the benefit of hand hygiene,
took the intravenous (IV) tubing, removed the cap from the spike end of the tubing and then spiked R104's
vancomycin solution bag. V19 took the IV tubing and primed it with the solution, opened the IV pump door
with the same gloved hands, and fed the IV tubing through the pump, closed the pump door and set the IV
pump. With the same gloved hands, V19, then opened an alcohol cleansing wipe package, took the alcohol
wipe out of the package, removed, R104's, cap from the end of her peripherally inserted central catheter
(PICC), cleansed the end of R104's PICC line and inserted the end of the IV tubing into her PICC line all
without the benefit of hand hygiene or glove changes.
On 11/28/2023 at 3:45 PM, R104, stated the nurses usually wear gloves but she did not know if they wash
their hands prior to putting gloves on.
R104's, Physicians Orders, dated 11/18/2023, documented an order, Vancomycin (vancomycin 750
(milligrams)/150 (milliliters)-Sodium Chloride 0.9% intravenous solution) 750 mg IV (every) 24 (hours).
Indication: osteomyelitis.
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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
145121
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/30/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Alton Memorial Rehab & Therapy
1251 College Avenue
Alton, IL 62002
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 0880
R104's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documented her cognition was intact.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
On 11/29/2023 at 3:47 PM, V19, RN stated he should have performed hand hygiene and changed gloves
before he cleansed the PICC line access with the alcohol wipe.
Residents Affected - Some
On 11/29/2023 at 3:45 PM, V1, Administrator stated she would expect the staff to follow the facility's policy
on glove changes and hand hygiene.
The facility's policy, Infection Control Hand Hygiene, dated 09/2022, documented, Practice: 1. CDC
recommends use of an alcohol-based hand rub to routinely clean hands between resident contacts as
longs as hands are not visible dirty. It continues, After contact with inanimate objects (including medical
equipment) in the immediate vicinity of the resident.
Based on observation interview and record review the facility failed to perform proper hand hygiene and
glove changes per current standards of practice and failed to secure a catheter bag off the floor for 5 of 5
(R1, R20, R104, R209, R213) residents reviewed for infection control in a sample of 33.
Findings include:
1. R209's admission Record, undated, documents R209 was admitted to the facility on [DATE].
R209's Electronic Medical Record, documents R209's Diagnosis includes: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
(AAA), Acute Cystitis, Acute Kidney Failure (AKF), Anemia, Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease (ASHD),
Cardiomegaly, Candida Stomatitis, CHF, COPD, Chronic resp. failure, Diverticulosis, Flaccid neuropathic
bladder, Mesothelioma, Hyperlipidemia, macular degeneration, Portal Hypertension (HTN),
Thrombocytopenia, Dementia, Fracture right humerus.
R209's Care Plan, dated 11/8/23, documents Bladder and Bowel: R209 is incontinent of bowel at times.
Interventions: provide peri-care after episodes of incontinence, has a urinary catheter due to neurogenic
bladder, keep bag and tubing to gravity, catheter care daily and PRN (as needed). Skin: R290 is at risk for
skin impairment related to immobility, incontinence, dependent on care and positioning. Interventions: check
skin daily with care, let nurse know if dressing is not intact or any new areas of redness.
R209's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documents R209 has a severe cognitive impairment and
requires substantial/maximal assistance for ADLs. R209 has urinary catheter in place.
On 11/27/23 at 9:40 AM, R209 was seen lying in bed and is not answering questions appropriately. R209
had a urinary catheter with amber colored urine lying on the floor with a wheel of the bed on top of the bag.
On 11/30/23 at 9:47 AM, V7, CNA, stated, All urinary catheters should be covered up or in a bag, should
always be hooked on the bed or chair and kept below the level of the resident's waist, and should never be
lying on the floor.
The Facility's Perineal Care Policy, dated 10/2022, documents, Perineal Care with Catheter: 17. Be sure to
check catheter and drainage tubes for leaks, kinks, level of drainage bag below level of bladder, color and
characteristics of the urine. Verify that the drainage bag is securely attached to
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Event ID:
Facility ID:
145121
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Form Approved OMB
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
145121
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/30/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Alton Memorial Rehab & Therapy
1251 College Avenue
Alton, IL 62002
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 0880
the bedframe.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
2. On 11/28/23 7:45 AM, V9, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), was seen passing medications to R20 with
no hand hygiene performed before or after medications given.
Residents Affected - Some
3. On 11/28/23 at 8:10 AM, V9, LPN, was seen passing medications to R213 with no hand hygiene
performed before or after medications given.
On 11/30/23 at 9:43 AM, V26, LPN, stated, Nurses should be washing our hands before and after we pass
medications to a resident and moving on to the next resident. That's why we have a bottle of the gel hand
hygiene on the cart and hand hygiene by each door.
The Facility's Hand Hygiene Policy, dated 9/2022, documents, It is the responsibility of all employees to
follow this policy regarding hand hygiene for infection control. 1. CDC recommends use of an alcohol-based
hand rub to routinely clean hands between resident contacts as long as hands are not visibly dirty. Do not
opt for an alcohol-based hand rub when hands are visibly soiled or contaminated with blood or body fluids.
The facility's Administration of Medications Policy, dated 6/2023, documents, b. Also refer to Bethesda
policies and procedures Hand Hygiene in the Long-Term Care manual under the infection control tab and
medication error reporting tin the nursing policy and procedure manual.
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