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DOBSON PLAZACMS #1451223 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 3 deficiencies, 1 of them serious (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0610 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Residents Affected - Few Based on interview and record the facility failed to complete a thorough investigation of injury of unknown origin, this failure affected one resident (R2), reviewed for investigation of unknown origin. Findings include: R2 is a [AGE] year-old female originally admitted on [DATE] with most recent readmission on [DATE] with medical diagnosis that include and are not limited to: repeated falls, unspecified dementia, major depressive disorder, and joint replacement surgery. On 4-28-2023 at 10:00am, V2 (Director of Nursing/DON) presented reports sent to IDPH- on 4-1-2023 initial report and 4-4-2023. final report with interviews for three different staff members that worked with R2 on the day of the incident: V6 (Registered Nurse/RN) and V5 and V8 (Certified Nurse Assistants/CNAs). On 4-29-2023 7:45am, V2 (DON) said R2's incident happened on 3-31-2023 during 11-7, the nurse was V6, and we had 2 CNAs, V5 and V8. On 4-28-2023 at 3:25pm, V8 (CNA) said, I started working the last week of March 2023, I was in orientation, but they have not given me any more days, I am waiting for them to call me. R2 was my patient but she was ok, my last worked shift was on 3-30-23 during 11-7 and R2 was fine, no concerns, I was orientating with V5 (CNA) on that day, 2nd day. I never work on 3-31-2023 during 11-7 shift. On 4-28-2023 at 3:50pm V5 (CNA) said on Friday 3-31-2023, I was working 11-7 on the first floor with V7 (CNA), she had R2's. V6 (RN) completed a body assessment and R2 had a bruised to the right hip. V8 (CNA) never worked with me on that night- The one that took care of R2 was V7 (CNA). On 4-28-2023 at 4:30pm, V6 (RN) said on 3-31-2023 V6 was working 11-7 on the first floor. V6 had 2 CNAs (V5 and V7) that worked with V6 in the floor. V8 (CNA) was not working on the floor on that night. On 4-29-2023 at 5:50am, V7 (CNA) said I only work on Friday's 11-7. On 3-31-2023, I was working in the floor with V5 (CNA) and V6 (RN). At about 1:00am, I was called by V6 to come to the room immediately because she needed help. I came into R2's room, and I saw that R2 was at the bottom of the bed with her legs over the footboard, trying to get out of the bed. (continued on next page) 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. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE TITLE (X6) DATE FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Facility ID: If continuation sheet Page 1 of 12 Event ID: 145122 Printed: 05/15/2026 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 145122 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/02/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Dobson Plaza 120 Dodge Avenue Evanston, IL 60202 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 0610 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few On 4-29-2023 at 8:30am reviewed the nursing schedule for 3-31-2023 and punch in and out/attendance record with V2 (Director of Nursing/DON). V2 said we do not have any statement from V7 (CNA), and V8 is no longer here, she resigned as of 3-31-2023 at 10:00am. She worked only 2 days here at the facility. At 8:56am, V2 said V1 (Assistant Administrator) or myself (V2- DON) are responsible to complete any investigation for any injury of an unknown origin, fall and or abuse. We talk to all the staff members that worked on the day of the incident to make sure we interview them to be able to determine what had happened. I do not have any statement from V7 (CNA) since she worked with V5 on Friday, 3-31-2023. At 1:00pm V16 (Regional Director) said my expectation is when we are completing any kind of investigation, we need to make sure to interview all the staff members that worked on the shift in question to make sure we can determine what had taken place. We need to do a complete investigation, Abuse policy dated: 9-2016 reads: investigation procedure regardless of the specific nature of the allegation: an interview with staff member having contact with the resident and accused individual during the period of the alleged incident, an interview with staff members having contact with the resident. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145122 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 12 Printed: 05/15/2026 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 145122 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/02/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Dobson Plaza 120 Dodge Avenue Evanston, IL 60202 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 0658 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Residents Affected - Few Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to follow standards of professional practice after a resident experienced a fall by not immobilizing the suspected area of injury and allowing the resident to continue weight bearing activity. This failure applied to one of one (R6) resident reviewed for standards of practice. Findings include: R6 is a [AGE] year-old female, originally admitted to the facility on [DATE]. R6 has medical diagnoses that include displaced Intertrochanteric fracture of right femur, repeated falls, orthostatic hypotension, unspecified dementia, Parkinson's disease, difficulty in walking, other lack of coordination, abnormal posture, and muscle weakness. Most recent fall risk assessment completed [DATE]; is at risk for falls. Review of R6's comprehensive care plan includes the following focus areas: (R6) has a deficit in ADL performance r/t dx of dementia with behavioral disturbances .Symptoms include cognitive impairment, short attention span, generalized weakness, poor ability to follow directions and occasionally resisting caregiver assistance. Recently readmitted from hospital s/p ORIF. On PT/OT therapy. Now requires total assist with all ADL's other than extensive assist with bed mobility and personal hygiene and supervision with eating. Walk in room and corridor did not occur. Date Initiated: [DATE] Revision on: [DATE] Facility submitted final incident report dated [DATE], which reads: On [DATE], at approx. 7AM, this resident (R6) who has Parkinson's and ambulates with a walker, impulsively stood and started to ambulate without her walker, causing her to lose her balance. Bump to R side forehead. X-ray of R hip results received, 4:18PM, identifying R femur FX with varus angulation. Nurse Progress Notes include the following: [DATE] at 7:50 written by V14 (Registered Nurse/RN) reads: resident fell in floor, she ambulated without walker and assist, per resident she wants to go to washroom, resident has bump in the right side of the head, applied ice pack in the bump are and took VS bp 149/70 pr 68 rr 19 O2 sat 91 called NP (Nurse Practitioner) with order for neuro check for 72 hours called daughter (name) to made aware re: incident [sic] [DATE] 12:36 written by V17 (Registered Nurse/RN) reads: Resident remains alert and responsive, oriented x1-2; not in any acute distress, no shortness of breath noted post fall incident, no change in mental status pain level same from right thigh, able to move all extremities with baseline limitations, still awaiting x-ray to right pelvic and femur as ordered, had both breath fast and lunch with fair appetite; neurological assessment in progress with no changes noted, was assisted as needed .[sic] (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145122 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 12 Printed: 05/15/2026 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 145122 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/02/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Dobson Plaza 120 Dodge Avenue Evanston, IL 60202 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 0658 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few [DATE] 15:39 written by V18 (Registered Nurse/RN) reads: Received sitting in chair in front of nurses' station. Now complain of pain upon standing. Stat portable x-ray, here to do the x-ray and noted resident c/o pain. PRN Tylenol given Daughter at bedside. Waiting for x-ray result. [sic] [DATE] 16:15 written by V18 (RN) reads: X-ray result available showing acute right intertrochanteric fracture. NP made aware with orders to send resident to (local hospital) ER for evaluation and treatment and ok to give Norco 5/325 1 tab for pain now .[sic] [DATE] 19:02 written by V18 (RN) reads: Picked up by (ambulance) in stable condition to (local hospital). Endorsed. [sic] Hospital record for admission on [DATE] includes: HPI: .(R6) presented after unwitnessed fall at SNIF. In ED was found she has right hip fracture with plan for ORIF this afternoon. Hx taken partially from patient but mostly from daughter as pt (patient) has baseline cognitive issues. Pt states she tried to get up and likely go to bathroom but she fell although she does not remember how she fell and was fall associated with any presyncopal sx like LH, dizziness, CHEST PAIN etc.; Daughter states that mom has hx of orthostatic hypotension and takes meds for it and is supposed to get slowly with help from sitting to standing positions; per daughter, she was told by SNIF that she had unwitnessed fall- likely tried to get up from chair and staff heard the fall- unclear how long was om floor; also she possible bumped her head-head CT and neck CT were done and negative; Per daughter she has frequent UTIs and she just recently finished course of Bactrim 3/17-3/24. Pt has hx of TAVR, but per daughter no recent complaints of SOB, DOE, SP, dizziness, syncope although she has been having frequent falls, attributed to orthostatic hypotension. No recent reported abdominal pain, n/v/diarrhea; no reported black or tarry or bloody stools or other bleeding; She is only taking aspirin 81 mg and no other blood thinners; Pt currently only complaining of R leg pain with any movement 'Denies fevers, chills, HA, LH, dizziness, CP, SOB, palpitations, cough, abdominal pain/n/v/diarrhea, urinary sx .[sic] Review of systems documents .Neuro: A/O x3, moving extremities spontaneously except protective of R leg movement due to pain . XRAY FEMUR MIN 2 VIEWS RT Result Date: [DATE] IMPRESSION: Acute intertrochanteric fracture through the proximal right femur, as above. The remainder of the right femur and bony pelvis are intact. XRAY PELVIS Result Date: [DATE] IMPRESSION: Acute intertrochanteric fracture through the proximal right femur, as above. The remainder of the right femur and bony pelvis are intact . [DATE] at 6:17 AM, V14 (RN) stated that she was passing meds on the other side of the hall when R6 fell, and they heard the chair alarm but couldn't get to her on time. I assessed her and she said her pain was 100%. I gave her Tylenol and an ice pack for her head. Didn't send her out to the (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145122 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 12 Printed: 05/15/2026 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 145122 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/02/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Dobson Plaza 120 Dodge Avenue Evanston, IL 60202 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 0658 hospital right away because the NP wanted to wait for the x-ray. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm [DATE] at 12:22 PM, V14 (RN) stated that she called the NP after R6 fell and also called the portable x-ray company because the x-ray was ordered STAT; all before she left that morning, so she ended up staying until about 8:30 AM. V14 added that the NP was worried about a fracture, that's why she ordered the x-ray and (NP) said don't move (R6). V14 was asked if she endorsed to oncoming nurse that the resident should not be moved, and she stated that she told the oncoming nurse about the fall and told her that R6 could use an ice pack. Residents Affected - Few [DATE] at 11:50 AM, V17 (RN) stated that she has worked at the facility for more than two years. On [DATE], when she came in at the start of shift, the previous nurse told her that R6 had fallen because she had gotten up from sitting on the chair. V17 proceeded to state, I remember (previous nurse) said that R6 fell and got a bump. I asked (nurse) if she called the family and NP. I think she said that she called. I know that I called the NP and asked if we should send her out. She said we should monitor her. I asked NP if she wanted to do an x-ray, and she said that she ordered one already. The resident wasn't complaining of any pain throughout the shift. I assessed her because we took her to the bathroom. The aid took her to the bathroom, I wasn't the one who took her to the bathroom. I did not notice anything abnormal when I assessed her. V17 confirmed that there is a facility policy that should be followed post fall and that she followed the protocol in assessing the resident. [DATE] at 5:44 PM, V20 (CNA) was asked if she worked with R6 during the day shift on [DATE] (after the fall). V20 stated that she recalled taking the resident to the bathroom. V20 said, I asked her to stand up and noticed that she can't stand up like usual. V20 was asked if she reported this to the nurse or get any special instructions to follow. V20 responded, I just didn't want her to stand up long because I knew that she had fallen earlier. I had to do everything fast, fast with her. I know the nurses were monitoring everything about her. I worked 7-3pm that day. I know that I took her to the bathroom in the morning and after lunch. Before she fell, she only needed one person assist, and now sometimes therapy can stand her up if it's something that won't take too long. [DATE] at 1:35PM V1 (Assistant Administrator) said I was here and spoke to R6 on that day, her daughter was here until they took her to the hospital. R6 didn't start complaining of pain until the afternoon. V19 (Nurse Practitioner) was interviewed on [DATE] at 10:28 AM regarding R6's fall on [DATE] and stated, I got a call early in the morning and they said that it looked like she had bumped her head a little bit. I told them to monitor. Then, they called (shortly after) and said she was complaining about pain. I ordered an x-ray. I think she already had some Tylenol, and then I ordered a Norco as well. They are pretty good about calling as soon as they found out. It was a STAT x-ray. Within four hours. Sometimes (x-ray company) comes the next day. They do notify if it's over four hours. In that case, we would send them to the ER without the x-ray, but this was not the case. Depends on how fast the ambulance service is. If it's more than a couple hours, I would say 911. I wasn't there, so I don't know. I think she has Tylenol on order, just in case. If she is verbally saying she is in pain or having a hard time with repositioning, then I rely on the nurses to let me know. If she was at rest and not confirming pain (it's possible). When we knew she had the fracture, then I ordered the Norco. On [DATE] at 3:47 PM V19 (NP) said that it's protocol to immobilize the area of concern when x-ray is pending and to notify her of any changes. V19 affirmed that staff shouldn't be moving the extremities when an x-ray is pending to rule out an injury. That's standard. V19 added that facility staff (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145122 If continuation sheet Page 5 of 12 Printed: 05/15/2026 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 145122 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/02/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Dobson Plaza 120 Dodge Avenue Evanston, IL 60202 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 0658 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few didn't tell her that they were standing R6 up and getting her up to go to the bathroom while the x-ray was pending. Facility was asked to provide any policies and protocols related to caring for residents after a fall and provided policy dated 6/2014, titled, Policy Regarding Unusual Occurrences. Policy does not address preventative care after a fall as related to immobilization of suspected area of injury. Review of recommendations dated [DATE] from the Mayo Clinic (medical center) in the event of a Fracture (broken bones): First aid includes: A fracture is a broken bone. It requires medical attention. If the broken bone is the result of major trauma or injury, call 911 or your local emergency number. Also call for emergency help if: The person is unresponsive, isn't breathing or isn't moving. Begin CPR if there's no breathing or heartbeat. There is heavy bleeding. Even gentle pressure or movement causes pain. The limb or joint appears deformed. The bone has pierced the skin. The extremity of the injured arm or leg, such as a toe or finger, is numb or bluish at the tip. You suspect a bone is broken in the neck, head or back. Don't move the person except if necessary to avoid further injury. Take these actions immediately while waiting for medical help: Stop any bleeding. Apply pressure to the wound with a sterile bandage, a clean cloth, or a clean piece of clothing. Immobilize the injured area. Don't try to realign the bone or push a bone that's sticking out back in. If you've been trained in how to splint and professional help isn't readily available, apply a splint to the area above and below the fracture sites. Padding the splints can help reduce discomfort. Apply ice packs to limit swelling and help relieve pain. Don't apply ice directly to the skin. Wrap the ice in a towel, piece of cloth or some other material . FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145122 If continuation sheet Page 6 of 12 Printed: 05/15/2026 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 145122 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/02/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Dobson Plaza 120 Dodge Avenue Evanston, IL 60202 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 0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Level of Harm - Actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Residents Affected - Few Deficiency requires two deficient practice statements. 1. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to have effective, resident-centered, fall interventions in place to prevent a fall and failed to adequately supervise a resident at risk for falls. This failure applied to one of one (R6) resident reviewed for falls with injury and resulted in R6 sustaining a fall, then being subsequently transferred to local hospital with diagnosis of right femur fracture and had to undergo surgery for repair. 2. Based on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure that one resident (R2) was properly assisted during repositioning in bed. This failure resulted in R2 sustaining bruises to both right and left upper arms and right hip requiring emergent transfer to a local hospital and being diagnosed with right femoral fracture. Findings include: 1. R6 is a [AGE] year-old female, originally admitted to the facility on [DATE]. R6 has medical diagnoses that include displaced Intertrochanteric fracture of right femur, repeated falls, orthostatic hypotension, unspecified dementia, Parkinson's disease, difficulty in walking, other lack of coordination, abnormal posture, and muscle weakness. Most recent fall risk assessment completed 3/3/23; is at risk for falls. Review of R6's comprehensive care plan includes the following focus areas: R6 has a deficit in ADL performance r/t dx of dementia with behavioral disturbances .Symptoms include cognitive impairment, short attention span, generalized weakness, poor ability to follow directions and occasionally resisting caregiver assistance. Recently readmitted from hospital s/p ORIF (Open Reduction and Internal Fixation). On PT/OT therapy. Now requires total assist with all ADLs other than extensive assist with bed mobility and personal hygiene and supervision with eating. Walk in room and corridor did not occur. Date Initiated: 04/13/2023 Revision on: 4/25/2023 R6 is confused and disoriented and has been noted with occasional restlessness and anxiety by staff. She often sits in front of the nursing station so that staff can keep their eyes on her. Since her recent fall, she is unable to get up by herself . Date Initiated: 04/13/2023 Revision on: 04/24/2023 R6 exhibits cognitive impairment secondary to dx of dementia current cognitive with behavioral disturbances. Consequently, she has problems with decision-making, insight, logic, calculation, (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145122 If continuation sheet Page 7 of 12 Printed: 05/15/2026 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 145122 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/02/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Dobson Plaza 120 Dodge Avenue Evanston, IL 60202 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 0689 Level of Harm - Actual harm reasoning, planning and judgment. Strengths and abilities include recognizing family members and being able to verbalize, see and hear. She had been seen every 2 weeks by in-house psychologist, but he discharged her on 3/24. He noted that she was unable to respond to simple questions and just nodded her head at times. Residents Affected - Few Date Initiated: 04/13/2023 Revision on: 04/25/2023 Facility submitted final incident report dated 3/30/23, which reads: On 3/27/23, at approx. 7AM, this resident (R6) who has Parkinson's and ambulates with a walker, impulsively stood, and started to ambulate without her walker, causing her to lose her balance. Bump to R side forehead. X-ray of R hip results received, 4:18PM, identifying R femur FX with varus angulation. Nurse Progress Note written on 3/27/23 at 7:50 by V14 (Registered Nurse/RN) reads: resident fell in floor, she ambulated without walker and assist, per resident she want to go to washroom, resident have bump in the right side of the head, applied ice pack in the bump are and took VS, bp 149/70 pr 68 rr 19 O2 sat 91 called NP (Nurse Practitioner) with order neuro check for 72 hours called daughter (name) to made aware re: incident [sic] Hospital record for admission on [DATE] includes: HPI: .(R6) presented after unwitnessed fall at SNIF. In ED was found she has right hip fracture with plan for ORIF this afternoon. Hx taken partially from patient but mostly from daughter as pt (patient) has baseline cognitive issues. Pt states she tried to get up and likely go to bathroom but she fell although she does not remember how she fell and was fall associated with any pre-syncopal sx like LH, dizziness, CHEST PAIN etc.; Daughter states that mom has hx of orthostatic hypotension and takes meds for it and is supposed to get slowly with help from sitting to standing positions; per daughter, she was told by SNIF that she had unwitnessed fall- likely tried to get up from chair and staff heard the fall- unclear how long was on floor; also she possible bumped her head-head CT and neck CT were done and negative; Per daughter she has frequent UTIs and she just recently finished course of Bactrim 3/17-3/24. Pt has hx of TAVR, but per daughter no recent complaints of SOB, DOE, SP, dizziness, syncope although she has been having frequent falls, attributed to orthostatic hypotension. No recent reported abdominal pain, n/v/diarrhea; no reported black or tarry or bloody stools or other bleeding; She is only taking aspirin 81 mg and no other blood thinners; Pt currently only complaining of R leg pain with any movement 'Denies fevers, chills, HA, LH, dizziness, CP, SOB, palpitations, cough, abdominal pain/n/v/diarrhea, urinary sx .[sic] Review of systems documents .Neuro: A/O x3, moving extremities spontaneously except protective of R leg movement due to pain . XRAY FEMUR MIN 2 VIEWS RT Result Date: 3/27/2023 IMPRESSION: Acute intertrochanteric fracture through the proximal right femur, as above. The remainder of the right femur and bony pelvis are intact. XRAY PELVIS (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145122 If continuation sheet Page 8 of 12 Printed: 05/15/2026 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 145122 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/02/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Dobson Plaza 120 Dodge Avenue Evanston, IL 60202 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 0689 Result Date: 3/27/2023 Level of Harm - Actual harm IMPRESSION: Acute intertrochanteric fracture through the proximal right femur, as above. The remainder of the right femur and bony pelvis are intact . Residents Affected - Few 4/29/23 at 6:17 AM, V14 (RN) stated that she was passing meds on the other side of the hall when R6 fell, and they heard the chair alarm but couldn't get to her on time. I assessed her and she said her pain was 100%. I gave her Tylenol and an ice pack for her head. Didn't send her out to the hospital right away because the NP wanted to wait for the x-ray. 4/30/22 at 12:22 PM, V14 (RN) stated that she called the NP after R6 fell and also called the portable x-ray company because the x-ray was ordered STAT; all before she left that morning, so she ended up staying until about 8:30 AM. V14 added that the NP was worried about a fracture, that's why she ordered the x-ray and (NP) said don't move (R6). V14 was asked if she endorsed to oncoming nurse that the resident should not be moved, and she stated that she told the oncoming nurse about the fall and told her that R6 could use an ice pack. 4/29/23 at 11:50 AM, V17 (RN) stated that she has worked at the facility for more than two years. On 3/27/23, when she came in at the start of shift, the previous nurse told her that R6 had fallen because she had gotten up from sitting on the chair. V17 proceeded to state, I remember (previous nurse) said that R6 fell and got a bump. I asked (nurse) if she called the family and NP. I think she said that she called. I know that I called the NP and asked if we should send her out. She said we should monitor her . 4/28/23 at 12:58 PM, interview with V4 (Certified Nursing Assistant/CNA) stated that she has worked at the facility for 23 years and usually works on the first floor. When asked about R6, V4 stated that R6 requires extensive assistance with everything. She was able to walk with her walker independently but not in the hall. R6 needs a lot of reminders, and she can be impulsive when in her wheelchair. She can use her call light, but she's not really alert. She is more confused in the afternoons. I was not here when she fell. Observed R6's room on 4/29/23 at 7am with V12 (Registered Nurse/RN) who confirmed that R6's bed alarm was not connected and on her bed. V12 pulled the bed alarm out from R6's dresser and it was disconnected; V12 stated that staff put it away when they get her out of bed in the morning. V19 (Nurse Practitioner/NP) was interviewed on 4/29/23 at 10:28 AM regarding R6's fall on 3/27/23 and stated, I got a call early in the morning and they said that it looked like she had bumped her head a little bit. I told them to monitor. Then, they called (shortly after) and said she was complaining about pain. I ordered an x-ray. I think she already had some Tylenol, and then I ordered a Norco as well. They are pretty good about calling as soon as they found out. It was a STAT Xray. Within four hours. Sometimes (x-ray company) comes the next day. They do notify if it's over four hours. In that case, we would send them to the ER without the x-ray, but this was not the case. Depends on how fast the ambulance service is. If it's more than a couple hours, I would say 911. I wasn't there so I don't know. I think she has Tylenol on order, just in case. If she is verbally saying she is in pain or having a hard time with repositioning, then I rely on the nurses to let me know. If she was at rest and not confirming pain (it's possible). When we knew she had the fracture then I ordered the Norco. Facility policy was provided (dated 6/2014), titled, Policy Regarding Unusual Occurrences, reads: (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145122 If continuation sheet Page 9 of 12 Printed: 05/15/2026 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 145122 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/02/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Dobson Plaza 120 Dodge Avenue Evanston, IL 60202 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 0689 OVERVIEW: Level of Harm - Actual harm This facility is committed to maximizing each resident's physical, mental and psychological wellbeing. While preventing all unusual occurrences is not possible, it is this facility's policy to act in a practical manner to identify and assess those residents at risk for incidents and accidents, plan for preventive strategies, and facilitate as safe an environment as possible. All resident unusual occurrences shall be assessed, and the resident's existing plan of care shall be evaluated and modified as needed. The facility's Quality Assurance Committee and/or Safety committee shall review the information collected from all resident unusual occurrences for possible changes in facility practices and procedure. Residents Affected - Few Policy: FALLS 1. Fall Prevention Activities for ALL Residents Upon admission: o During the admission assessment process, ALL residents shall be assessed for the potential for falls, using the Falls Risk Assessment portion of the Safety Assessment Tool. Fall assessments shall include, at a minimum, a history of previous falls, contributing factors, gait and balance activities, medications, need for supervision and/or assistive devices. o For residents who have been identified at risk for falls, the interdisciplinary plan of care shall include initial interventions including supervision and/or assistive devices as necessary. o The effectiveness of each resident's care plan as it relates to falls prevention shall be evaluated and modified at least quarterly. o Falls Risk Assessments shall be completed at least quarterly and updated if necessary. 2. Facility Response to All Resident Falls o For each resident fall, an Unusual Occurrence Report Form shall be completed. If necessary, a new Fall Risk Assessment shall be completed, and the resident's plan of care shall be updated if additional care interventions are indicated. o Each resident fall shall be documented in the resident's clinical record. Documentation shall include time and location of fall (if known), any other facts necessary to describe the fall, any injuries, any care provided, any other descriptive information needed to describe the fall, neurological checks for possible head injuries and all outcomes related to the fall. o As part of the investigative process, interviews may be conducted. o If resident is cognitively intact, have them fill out the Resident Interview Regarding the Fall. o A copy of the Unusual Occurrence Report Form shall be sent to the facility's Administrator, DON/Designee, and Risk Management Coordinator. o The resident's responsible party and attending physician shall be notified of the fall, the cause and circumstance, and any outcomes related the fall. (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145122 If continuation sheet Page 10 of 12 Printed: 05/15/2026 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 145122 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/02/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Dobson Plaza 120 Dodge Avenue Evanston, IL 60202 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 0689 Level of Harm - Actual harm o If a resident fall results in a serious injury, as defined by IDPH licensure regulations, the facility shall contact by phone or fax, the State Department of Public Health within 24 hours to notify official of the incident. (Reference the Unusual Occurrence Report Form) and any related outcomes. Residents Affected - Few 3. Quality Improvement Measures for Resident Falls o The Risk Management Coordinator/DON shall be deemed responsible for the collection of all Unusual Occurrence Report Forms and any other pertinent data. This person will fill out the Internal Quality Assurance Analysis Unusual Occurrence Report. Additionally, this individual shall be responsible for the on-going study of resident falls and related outcome measurements. o Data collected on the resident falls shall be provided to the Administrator, the Safety Committee, and the facility's Quality Improvement Committee. o The facility's Quality Improvement Committee shall be responsible for analyzing the data collected on resident falls and for making recommendations regarding possible changes in the facility's environments or practices. o Based on recommendations from the Quality Improvement Committee, facility-specific staff training shall be provided for all appropriate staff. Unusual occurrences other than falls . 2. R2 is a [AGE] year-old female originally admitted on [DATE] with most recent readmission on [DATE] with medical diagnosis that include and are not limited to: repeated falls, unspecified dementia, major depressive disorder, and joint replacement surgery. Per Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated : 3-16-2023 Functional status reads: R2 needs extensive assistance: staff provide weight-bearing support of two persons physical assistance for transfers. 4-28-2023 at 4:30pm, V6 (Registered Nurse/RN) said on 3-31-2023 at about 4:00am V6 heard a noise from R2's room. I do not know where the noise came from or where it was coming from. I went to the room to see what was going on, I saw that R2 was in bed in the middle of the bed, but her legs were over the footboard and telling me: I am going to get ready because I need to go to school, and I need to see my parents. I called for help and V7 (Certified Nurse Assistant/CNA) came to the room and assisted me to pulled R2 in the bed. I was in one side and V7 was in the other side of the bed, we put our hands under the armpit and pulled her in bed. At about 6:00am when V4, morning CNA, came into R2's room, R2 complained of pain to the right hip. I asked R2 what had happened and R2 told me I was in the floor, and two ladies came and helped me to get in bed. When I assessed R2, I noticed R2 had some bruised areas: right hip and under the armpits in both upper extremities, right and left, I think we (V6, V7) caused the bruises when we pulled her up in bed. 4-28-2023 at 12:10pm, V4 (CNA) said that on 3-31-2023 at 6:00am, I started my rounds and R2 was complaining of pain to the right leg. R2 said that morning that two people lifted her up from the floor after she had a fall. I told the nurse (V6) that was working, and she went to the room to check R2. She had some bruises to the right hip and under the arms. I cleaned R2 and keep her in the bed. 4-29-2023 at 5:50am, V7 (CNA) said, on 3-31-2023 I was called by V6 (RN) to come to the room immediately because she needed help. I came into R2's room and I saw that R2 was at the bottom of the bed (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145122 If continuation sheet Page 11 of 12 Printed: 05/15/2026 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 145122 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/02/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Dobson Plaza 120 Dodge Avenue Evanston, IL 60202 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 0689 Level of Harm - Actual harm Residents Affected - Few in the mid-section with her legs over the footboard trying to get out of the bed. V6 told me I am going in this side, I went to the other side, and we grabbed R2 from under the arms to pulled her in bed. At 6:00am the morning CNA (V4) came and reported to the nurse that the patient had multiple bruises to both under arms and on the right hip area. I did not see any bruises before. I know we are supposed to be using the draw sheet to pull the patients in bed to avoid causing any injuries. 4-28-2023 at 12:10pm, V4 (CNA) said, when I repositioned R2 we used the draw sheet to make sure we repositioned the patient and before we do it, we make sure to ask the patient to put her arms in the chest like giving herself a hug. 4-29-2023 at 8:56am, V2 (Director of Nursing/DON) said when a patient is repositioned in bed, we need to make sure to use the draw sheet to pull the patient up in bed and repositioned, we are not to pull the patient by holding them from under the armpits. 4-29-2023 at 1:00pm, V16 (Regional Director) said, my expectation is that when a complete care resident is repositioned the staff need to use the draw sheet for repositioning and pulled up in bed. R2's record review reads on 4-1-2023 at 11:27am, R2's right hip observed to be slightly swollen, new order received to transfer R2 to the hospital for evaluation. At 12:59pm, R2 left the facility via local ambulance to the local emergency room. Local hospital report dated: 4-1-2023 at 14:16 (2:16pm) reads; XR femur right 2+ views, impression: Mildly displaced right femoral subcapital fracture with foreshortening and coxa [NAME] angulation. V2 (Director of Nursing/DON) presented undated policy title: transfer and mobility policy. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145122 If continuation sheet Page 12 of 12

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What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0689SeriousS&S Gactual harm

    F689 - Accidents

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • 0610GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F610 - In response to allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment, the

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

  • 0658GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F658 - Comprehensive Care Plans

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

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What happened during the May 2, 2023 survey of DOBSON PLAZA?

This was a inspection survey of DOBSON PLAZA on May 2, 2023. The surveyor cited 3 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at DOBSON PLAZA on May 2, 2023?

Yes, 3 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."

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This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.

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