F 0600
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment,
and neglect by anybody.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observations, interviews, and record review the facility failed to protect a cognitively and visually impaired
resident's (R1) right to be free from physical abuse from another resident (R2) with known history of
aggressive behavior for 1 (R1) of 3 residents reviewed for abuse in a sample of 10. This failure resulted in
R1 being physically assaulted by R2.
The Immediate Jeopardy began on [DATE] at 04:10 AM when R2 physically assaulted R1 which resulted in
R1's emergent hospitalization. V1 (Administrator) was notified on [DATE] at 11:14 AM of the Immediate
Jeopardy. The facility presented an acceptable removal plan, and the immediacy was removed on [DATE].
The surveyor conducted onsite investigation on [DATE] to confirm the removal plan was implemented.
Findings include:
1. R1 is a [AGE] year old male admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnosis including but not limited to
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus; Peripheral Vascular Disease; Schizophrenia; Hypertension; and Presbyopia.
According to R1's MDS (Minimum Data Set) assessment dated [DATE] and [DATE] under section C, R1 has
BIMS (Brief Interview of Mental Status) score of 7 indicating severely impaired cognition.
According to R1's MDS (Minimum Data Set) assessment dated [DATE] under section GG, shows that R1
required supervision/touching assistance or partial moderate assistance with all functional abilities.
According to R1's MDS (Minimum Data Set) assessment dated [DATE] under section GG, shows that R1
was dependent with all functional abilities.
R1's Abuse assessment dated [DATE] shows that R1 is not at risk for abuse, despite
Developmental/Intellectual Disability confirmed by R1's BIMS score of 7.
R1's care plan dated [DATE] reads in part, Due to vision impairment resident may enter into the wrong
room. The behavior may present as wandering. Assist as needed. Check and assure physical comfort.
2. R2 is a [AGE] year old male admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnosis including but not limited to
Schizoaffective Disorder; Anxiety Disorder; Encephalopathy; and Hypertension.
According to R2's MDS (Minimum Data Set) assessment dated [DATE] under section C, R2 has BIMS
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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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Heather Health Care Center
15600 South Honore Street
Harvey, IL 60426
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F 0600
(Brief Interview of Mental Status) score of 13 indicating intact cognition.
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
R2's Comprehensive Behavioral Health Initial assessment dated [DATE] shows that R2 has a history of
aggression and violence; displays frequent Hallucinations/Illusions and almost constant Delusions; Attitude
towards Admittance: angry, confused; Adjustment to Placement: Angry over facility placement; resents
placement; Copes through display of anger and hostility.
Residents Affected - Few
No care plan related to R2's need for monitoring due to aggressive behavior documented prior to [DATE],
the day of the incident.
R2's psychiatry progress note from previous facility dated [DATE] reads in part, Behavior: agitated, restless,
combative, stealing from other residents.
3. On [DATE] at 10:42 AM Surveyor approached R2 on the 2nd floor hallway. Surveyor asked about the
incident involving him and R1 on [DATE]; however, R2 stated something unintelligibly and walked away. R2
proceeded then to follow surveyor throughout the unit, staring, mumbling unintelligibly, and clinching fists in
a threatening way. Surveyor did not observed staff redirecting R2 at any point. R2 is remaining in the facility
displaying aggressive and intimidating behaviors as observed by a surveyor and shares a room with
another resident at this time.
On [DATE] at 10:49 AM Surveyor interviewed R7. R7 resided in the room directly adjacent to R1 and R2's
room at the time of the incident. R7 stated, I was awake on the night of [DATE]. The incident happened
around 2:00 AM. R1 was howling: Somebody help! while R2 was just beating on him. R1 came into my
room, he was bleeding from all over his face. R2 beat R1 terribly. Staff didn't hear them. There was only one
nurse that night, V17 (Licensed Practical Nurse), I don't know where all CNAs (Certified Nursing Assistants)
were. R2 is still messing with other residents. Everybody knows what happened that day. Nobody talked to
me about the incident, you're the first person who asked me about it. After R1 returned from the hospital, he
didn't move anymore, didn't come out of his room like he did before.
According to R7's MDS (Minimum Data Set) assessment dated [DATE] under section C, R7 has BIMS
(Brief Interview of Mental Status) score of 15 indicating intact cognition.
On [DATE] at 11:29 AM V1 Surveyor interviewed V1 (Administrator/Abuse Coordinator) who stated in
summary: I found out about the incident early, around 4.00 am, on [DATE]. V17 (LPN) notified me that R1
had a fall and will be sent out to the hospital. Allegedly, R1 hit his head. While they were waiting for the
ambulance, R1 said, My roommate pushed me. Based on that allegation, I initiated abuse investigation. All
neighboring residents, in adjacent rooms and rooms across from R1 and R2 room, were interviewed; all of
them said they were asleep and didn't hear or see anything. The door to R1 and R2 room was ajar
throughout the night. Staff didn't hear or see anything, including V17 (LPN), V11 (CNA), and V15 (Social
Worker). We called local police department as part of the abuse investigation procedure, they awoke R2 to
interview him, and R2 denied knowing what happened to R1. When police came, R2's behavior changed,
he was walking away from them. After that, R2 became agitated and was sent out for psychiatric evaluation.
As an outcome of the investigation, we found that R1 had laceration above his right eye but no serious
injuries from the incident. When R1 came back from the hospital, he remained in bed, so he wasn't
ambulating like before. I spoke to R1's Power of Attorney and discussed moving R1 closer to the nursing
station to keep him safe. After few days (on [DATE]), R1 was transferred out to the hospital for a medical
reason, and he passed away (on [DATE]).
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Heather Health Care Center
15600 South Honore Street
Harvey, IL 60426
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0600
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
On [DATE] at 12:43 Surveyor interviewed V12 (Licensed Practical Nurse) who stated in summary: R2 was
admitted to the facility on [DATE] around 3:00 PM, close to the change of shift, I was one of the admitting
nurses. R2 seemed agitated. When we tried to orient R2 to his room and point to his bed, R2 told us, I want
to be where I want to be and said I'm leaving from here. R2 met R1 in the hallway that day but did not
display any aggressive behavior towards him at that time. Couple of residents have brought to my attention
later that day ([DATE]), that R2 walked up behind them, into their personal space, which made them
uncomfortable. R1 was very active, talkative, and friendly, seemed very happy. R1's vision was very
impaired. All residents liked R1 and looked out for him due to his vision impairment. I saw R1 after the
incident (on [DATE]), the right side of R1's face was very swollen, he couldn't move, he wasn't able to walk
or feed himself, or even sit up. R1 has never gone back to his baseline.
On [DATE] at 12:59 PM Surveyor interviewed V13 (Housekeeper) who stated in summary: The way R2 talks
and looks at me, I don't know, I'm trying not to acknowledge him. It feels like R2 is targeting me, and couple
other residents as well. You know how he looked at you when you were in the unit today? R2 does the same
to me. It seems like R2 is looking for trouble. It is hard to understood what he's mumbling under his breath
too, but I make sure R2 is never behind my back. R2 also writes in his room and on the bathroom walls. I
saw R1 after the incident (on [DATE]), and he looked really bad, swollen. Residents are asking me why they
(facility staff) are not doing anything about R2, they feel very uncomfortable with him on the unit. Everyone
is aware that R2 is aggressive.
On [DATE] at 3:28 PM V1 (Administrator) stated that, per V15's (Social Worker) significant other, she is
incapacitated and won't be available for an interview during this survey.
On [DATE] at 10:02 AM Surveyor interviewed V14 (Resident Care Coordinator) who stated in summary: I
performed R1's MDS assessment in section GG on [DATE]. R1 was ambulatory, required partial to
moderate assistance with incontinence care, identifying objects, and positioning for safety due to his visual
impairment. R1 was able to perform majority of ADLs but staff assistance was required due to his vision
impairment and behavior, such as response to internal stimuli, and cognitive incapacity.
On [DATE] at 10:38 AM Surveyor interviewed V11 (Certified Nursing Assistant) who stated in summary: On
03/172024, I was working on the night shift (10:00 PM to 7:00 AM). I didn't hear or see anything that
happened between R1 and R2 at the time of the incident. V17 (LPN) came to get me, between 3:00 AM
and 4:00 AM, asking if I saw R1 recently. V17 (LPN) said R1 has a knot on his head. We both went to see
R1. R1 had bloody face, swollen right eye, and swelling of the entire right side of his face. There was blood
on R1's bed and the floor. R1 went to the bathroom to wash his face and hands, I assisted him. I didn't see
any blood in the bathroom or on the bathroom floor. If I was going to judge where the incident happened, it
would have been by R2's bed, that's where the blood was. In the conversation, R1 said he was punched
twice in the face and kicked continuously by R2 while he fell to the floor. While I was awaiting an ambulance
with R1, R2 kept coming around and asking how is R1 doing, if he's ok, and if his eye was ok. I told R2 to
give us privacy, R2 got agitated but went back to his side of the room. I did not assess R2 or looked at his
fists. Paramedics came 30 minutes later (around 4:00 AM - 4:30 AM). R2 was in the room the entire time. I
usually round the unit every 2 hours. I came in at 10:00 PM, started rounding around 10.30 PM and went
every two hours from then on. Last time I saw R1 that night was around 01:30 AM and he was asleep in the
bed at that time. R2 was walking throughout the unit most of the night. No one mentioned that R2 required
additional monitoring. When there is newly admitted resident in the unit, they should be monitored more
frequently. I don't believe there is a specific policy for that, it is my personal experience.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Heather Health Care Center
15600 South Honore Street
Harvey, IL 60426
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0600
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
On [DATE] at 11:30 AM Surveyor interviewed V2 (Director of Nursing) who stated in summary: Myself and
V5 (Clinical Director) are supposed to be part of the team who makes decision about resident placement in
regard to appropriate room and roommate, but we are just told where to place residents. Surveyor clarified
why are V2 (DON) and V5 (Clinical Director) excluded from roommate placement decision despite their
clinical experience, V2 (DON) said, I have no answer to that. V2 (DON) continued: R2 has a psychiatric
background, his referral packet showed past agitation but not violence. Placing R1 and R2 in the same
room was not the decision we made. It would be V16 (Admissions Director). New residents should be
monitored for the first 72 hours, nurses should be documenting the behavior, or anything abnormal. I was
not a part of R1 and R2's incident investigation, I was off one day. I was told R1 had fallen. Upon hospital
record review, I found out that something else happened. Medical record alerted me that there was physical
assault that occurred. I presented it to V1 (Administrator) and she said that that the outcome of the
investigation is that R1 fell. There were no further interventions for abuse because it was concluded it was a
fall; therefore, we implemented additional fall precautions for R1. After R1 returned from the hospital (on
[DATE]), he wasn't eating, dressing, or ambulating, so there was also referral that was placed for therapy.
On [DATE], I was notified that R1 was not himself. When I went up to his room, staff had crash cart at the
bedside. R1's oxygen saturation was 80%, he had nonrebreather mask, and his blood pressure was very
low. R1's blood sugar read as high which means it was above 600. Nurse practitioner ordered 10 units of
insulin before ambulance arrived. EMS took over from there. R1 was admitted with diagnosis of DKA
(Diabetic Ketoacidosis). I didn't know he died (on [DATE]), I just found out today.
On [DATE] at 11:40 AM Surveyor interviewed V5 (Clinical Director) who stated in summary: V1
(Administrator) has a social service background, so she is qualified to make decision in regard to resident
placement. I feel like, when I looked at R2's admission packet, that showed agitation but not violence, I
assumed it was safe to have R1 and R2 together, in the same room. We're not always familiar with entirety
of residents' behavior. I was not part of R1 and R2 incident investigation, I was not here. After R2 returned
from his psychiatric evaluation, he was placed back in the same room, R1 was moved to a private room,
both were located on the same floor. R2 was placed on 72 hour checks and was referred to see a
psychiatrist. I cannot answer why this resident was placed in the same room with a new roommate.
On [DATE] at 12:00 PM Surveyor interviewed V16 (Admissions Director) who stated in summary: I am
responsible for resident placement in regard to appropriateness of the room and a roommate. I did not think
that R2 should not be placed back in the same room with a new roommate upon his readmission on
[DATE]. Surveyor reiterated that R2 assaulted another resident (R1) recently, V16 continued: The focus was
to remove R1 and place him in another room, but R2 was assessed as safe to return to the same room with
a new roommate. I make my decision based on nurses and social service staff assessments when I make
room assignments.
On [DATE] at 12:40 PM Surveyor interviewed V17 (Licensed Practical Nurse) who stated in summary: I was
doing rounds on [DATE], between 3:00 AM and 4:00 AM, when I found R1 sitting on the edge of his bed
with some injuries. I asked him what happened, R1 said that he fell. I did my assessment then and notified
the doctor. The doctor ordered to send R1 to the hospital. R1 had injury to his eye and had some bleeding. I
assessed the rest of his body and there were no other injuries. R2 was agitated at that time, manic,
restless, kept going back and forth all night, and talking to self. He was more agitated than usual. R2 was
pacing in the hallway, going back to the room occasionally. I did not hear or see the incident and there were
no witnesses at the time. I didn't see any blood on the room's floor, maybe a little on R1's sheet. I notified
administrator and family in addition to the doctor. R2 was a new resident. I got a report upon beginning of
my shift, but I was
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Heather Health Care Center
15600 South Honore Street
Harvey, IL 60426
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0600
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
not endorsed anything special about R2. When we have a new resident, we should monitor every hour for
about 3 days. The monitoring occurs between nurses and CNAs. Surveyor clarified if V17 (LPN) addressed
R2's escalating behavior on [DATE] before the incident occurred, V17 said, R2 was sent out to the hospital
for behavioral evaluation after the incident.
Based on the record review, no documented interventions for R2's maladaptive behavior on [DATE]
between 11:00 PM and 4:00 AM noticed.
Based on the record review, no documentation of R2's new admission monitoring between [DATE] 2:30 PM
and [DATE] 4:10 AM noticed.
On [DATE] at 1:15 PM Surveyor interviewed V19 (Licensed Practical Nurse) who stated in summary: I
performed R1's assessment on [DATE]. R1 was not responding and not talking, he was lethargic. I had to
crush his medications that day. I checked his blood sugar, it was abnormal. I told another nurse, she put him
on oxygen, and I went to call 911 and V2 (DON). I've known R1 for a very long time. R1 was almost blind,
but he could walk around. R1 could also talk and was able to eat independently. R1 could even go to the
bathroom with minimal assistance. All I know in regard to the incident that happened on [DATE], is that they
sent R1 to the hospital but not sure why. I went to R1's unit the following day ([DATE]) and one of the
resident's said that R1 was beat up by another resident. R1 said to me I was beat up because I was in
wrong hand, I don't know what that meant. I've never met R2, but I spoke to one of the CNAs who took care
of R2 in another facility, and she said, What is he doing here? (R2) is very dangerous, (R2) bit me up there.
On [DATE] at 3:23 PM Surveyor interviewed V27 (Medical Director) who stated in summary: I am a medical
director of this facility. I don't know specific details about the incident that occurred between R1 and R2 on
[DATE], but I was notified that they had an altercation and R1 suffered laceration to the forehead. R1 was
intact in regard to his functional ability before the incident on [DATE]. R1 was alert to self and had history of
non-compliant behaviors. He had BIMS of 7, which means severe cognitive impairment. If R2 had BIMS of
13, that means he is not severely impaired and is able to understand and comprehend. Based on the BIMS
score it does not seem these two residents are at the same level. If two residents like that are monitored
and assisted, their cohorting may be acceptable; however, if there is lack of supervision and monitoring, it
would not be appropriate.
On [DATE] at 1:30 PM Surveyor interviewed V34 (Primary Metal Health Nurse Practitioner) who stated in
summary: R2 was referred to psychiatry post the incident on [DATE]. I assessed R2 on [DATE]. R2 was very
aggressive and irritable during my assessment that day. R2 was very guarded, not easy to talk to, and not
very friendly. Facility should monitor residents like R2 closely and make sure their roommates are safe.
Resident displaying agitation would not be appropriate to be placed in the same room with cognitively and
visually impaired roommate. Especially, a resident who is visually impaired might invade others' space and
appear as wandering into another's resident private space. That can cause a conflict. I would expect that a
resident who displays aggressive behaviors, such as psycho motor agitation, in simple words, when
someone is trying to hit, kick, bite, push, but also, call names, clench fists, mumble under their breath, or
position in fight stand, should be initially admitted into a private room under close monitoring. Aggressive
behavior may also take on indirect form, including walking up behind somebody, into their personal space,
it's like bullying. R2 was definitely not appropriate to be placed with his roommate (R1).
On [DATE] at 12:19 PM Surveyor interviewed V35 (Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner) who stated in
summary: I get report from my company nurse who gets notified of any residents requiring
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Heather Health Care Center
15600 South Honore Street
Harvey, IL 60426
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(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0600
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
assessment via record review. There is no face to face or phone report, it is exclusively based on record
review. I came in and assessed R1 on [DATE], after his hospital readmission. R1 was weak, it was unlike
him, usually R1 was able to get up and walk. R1 responded to his name only, unlike before, R1 was able to
respond to questions not only to his name. R1 had steri strip and laceration to his right eyebrow. R1 also
had some swelling to the right eyebrow. Based on his change in physical condition, I ordered physical
therapy. I was told R1 fell, I did not inquire further. I reviewed R1's hospital records, hospital records said it
was a physical assault. I asked the nurse on the floor for clarification, she said the incident was
documented as a fall but R1 said he was assaulted. Based on R1's injury, it could have been either assault
or a fall, but the hospital record read it was an assault; I don't know what was the source of R1's injuries.
On [DATE] at 1:28 PM Surveyor interviewed V36 (Licensed Practical Nurse) who stated in summary: On
[DATE], R1 was readmitted to the same room as before the incident. R1 complained of pain, so I notified
NP, she ordered him pain medication and I gave it to him. R1 had laceration on the right side of his face,
had steri strips on his forehead. He also had bruising around his right eye area. I didn't have a chance to
assess the rest of his body because he refused due to pain. I didn't ask R1 what happened. He was not
able to get up and feed himself. Before the incident he was able to walk and feed himself. I only worked with
R2 on [DATE]. I was not told anything specific about him. We check on resident at least every 2 hours. If
residents are yelling, have behaviors, or verbal altercation occurs, we notify social workers, check if they
have PRN and notify the doctor. If they have physical aggression, we separate them and send them out to
the hospital. If a resident is sent out to the hospital for behavioral evaluation, it is usually a behavior that we
are not able to manage in the facility.
On [DATE] at 11:07 AM, on [DATE] at 10:47 AM, and on [DATE] at 03:08 PM surveyor attempted to call V15
(Social Worker), no answer, voicemail left. Surveyor did not receive call back from V15 (SW) during the
course on the investigation.
On [DATE] at 12:38 PM Surveyor interviewed V40 (Emergency Department Clinical Lead) who stated in
summary: We have certain criteria in the emergency department that we use to determine if trauma
response needs to be initiated, some of those criteria are penetrating injury or exposed skull fracture. Team
purple is trauma team who responds to patients with trauma triggered injuries. Trauma response is not
triggered for falls from standing position, it can be triggered for falls from 10 feet and above. Surveyor
clarified that team purple was triggered for R1 upon his admission into emergency department on [DATE],
V40 said: If trauma response was initiated in the field, we know that patient's injury met trauma criteria and
requires specialty team response, such as trauma team.
4. Progress noted dated [DATE] at 2:30 PM by V12 (Licensed Practical Nurse) reads in part, (R2) arrived on
foot by admission staff. (R2) alert X3, confused, aggressive, and hard to redirect. (R2) doesn't want to be
touched, don't allow for writer to complete assessment.
Facility Reported Incident dated [DATE] reads in part, On [DATE] at approximately 4:00 AM while in his
room, (R1), informed the unit nurse (V17 LPN) that he fell while attempting to go to the bathroom. (R2) later
alleged to the CNA (V11), that he had an altercation with his roommate (R2). This allegation was
unsubstantiated. Abuse is not found in this occurrence and was not substantiated as this allegation and fall
appears to be a sign and symptom of his disease process.
Progress note dated [DATE] at 4:10 AM written by V15 (Social Worker) reads in part, While doing rounds,
(R1's) door was ajar and the writer noticed (R1) sitting on the bed in the middle of the night,
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145173
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/18/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Heather Health Care Center
15600 South Honore Street
Harvey, IL 60426
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(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0600
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
the writer walked in (R1's) room and noticed an injury, the writer asked (R1) how did he get the injury but
(R1) did not respond. (R1) just pointed to the injury. The nurse and the doctor were notified.
Progress note dated [DATE] at 4:10 AM written by V15 (Social Worker) reads in part, The writer tried to
speak to the (R2), and (R2) was very agitated, talking to himself, making delusional and very
un-redirectable. (R2) was irritable every time anybody approached him. The nurse contacted the doctor, and
the doctor ordered to send (R2) to local psychiatric hospital.
R1's ambulance sheet dated [DATE] reads in part, Primary impression: Injury of Head; Chief Complaint:
Head Trauma; Injury: Assault with bodily force. Initial Patient Acuity: Emergent; Final Patient Acuity:
Emergent. (Ambulance) arrived on scene for (R1) A&Ox3 (alert and oriented to person, place, and time)
per normal; now is A&O x1 (alert and oriented to person) head trauma. (R1) was assaulted by his
roommate (R2). (R1) has swelling, deformity, and bruising. (R1) did state that he was hit 15 times by his
roommate's (R2) fists and feet.
R1's hospital record dated [DATE] reads in part, (R1) arrives via EMS s/p (status post) possible assault by
roommate. Per EMS, (R2) hit (R1) approximately 15 times with hands and feet, (R1) unable to see out of
right orbit. Exam: CT heads without intravenous contrasts; Findings: There is a hematoma along the right
frontal scalp and right lateral orbital wall; Orbits: increased attenuation in the bilateral orbital globes
suggesting vitreous hemorrhage.
R2's hospital record dated [DATE] reads in part, Chief complaint: (R2) here via (local fire department) with
involuntary petition from nursing home for aggressive undomiciled behavior per nursing home staff (R2) is
unable to be redirected and does not follow commands very well, and hence render a threat to himself and
others. All history was obtained from nursing home records as (R2) tends to remain agitated and
noncooperative. Past medical history known of unspecified encephalopathy, psychoactive substance abuse,
schizoaffective disorder, essential hypertension, CC: bizarre/Paranoid Behavior.
R2's hospital record dated [DATE] reads in part, (R2), here for an evaluation of Altered Mental Status.
History was obtained from nursing home records as (R2) remains agitated and uncooperative. (R2) is
awake, restless, agitated, uncooperative, behavior unpredictable, incoherent speech.
Police report dated [DATE] reads in part, Upon arrival, reporting officer, spoke with V15 (Social Worker)
who stated that R2 had battered R1 in (their) room. The reporting officer spoke to V11 (CNA) who stated
that (R1) told him that (R2) punched him in the face twice and knocked him down twice. The reporting
officer spoke to V17 (LPN) who informed the reporting officer that R2 will be transported to (local
psychiatric) hospital for mental health issues and R1 will be transported to (local) hospital for fractured face.
5. The facility Abuse Policy dated 09/20 reads in part, The facility affirms the right of our residents to be free
from abuse, neglect, misappropriation of resident property, corporal punishment, and involuntary seclusion.
Abuse means any physical or mental injury or sexual assault inflicted upon a resident other than by
accidental means in a facility. Abuse is the willful infliction of injury, unreasonable confinement, intimidation,
or punishment with resulting physical harm, pain, or mental anguish. Physical abuse includes hitting,
slapping, pinching, kicking, and controlling behavior through corporal punishment. Serious Bodily Injury is
an injury involving extreme physical pain, involving substantial risk of death; involving protracted loss or
impairment of the function of a bodily
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145173
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/18/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Heather Health Care Center
15600 South Honore Street
Harvey, IL 60426
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0600
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
member, organ, or mental faculty; or requiring [NAME] intervention such as surgery, hospitalization, or
physical rehabilitation. As part of social service assessment, staff will identify residents with increased
vulnerability for abuse or who have needs and behaviors that might lead to conflict. Through the care
planning process, staff will identify any problems, goals and approaches which would reduce the chances
of mistreatment for these residents. Staff will continue to monitor the goals and approaches on a regular
basis.
Residents Affected - Few
The Immediate Jeopardy that began on [DATE] was removed and the deficient practice corrected on
[DATE] when the facility took the following actions to remove the Immediacy and correct the
noncompliance.
Corrective Action Taken:
1. A body check was performed on R1 on [DATE] (by V17 LPN) after the alleged abuse occurred and he
was noted with injuries that were immediately treated. Family and physician notifications were made (by
V17 LPN) on [DATE] - verified with no concerns.
2. A body assessment was performed on resident R2 on [DATE] by V17 LPN. There were no injuries noted verified with no concerns.
3. The plans of care pertaining to the alleged abuse for R1 and R2 were reviewed and revised [DATE] by
the Social Services Counselor. The interventions for R1 included 1:1 behavior monitoring until calm.
Interventions for R2 included 1:1 behavior monitoring - verified with no concerns.
4. R1 and R2 were promptly sent to the hospital for evaluation on [DATE] - verified with no concerns.
5. R1 was re-admitted to the facility [DATE] and was subsequently transferred to a private room. R2 was
re-admitted to the facility [DATE] - verified with no concerns.
6. On [DATE] R1 discharged from the facility and did not return. On [DATE] R2 was discharged to the
hospital and remains hospitalized at this time - verified with no concerns.
7. All potential admissions that will have a roommate and room change considerations will be made upon
review of their clinical record by Administrator, Clinical Director, Director of Nursing, Asst. Director of
Nursing. Considerations to ensure appropriateness of roommates to avoid vulnerable residents being
housed with aggressive resident include but not limited to clinical medical condition, cognition, functional
ability, and past behavioral health symptoms - verified by staff interview with no concerns.
8. On [DATE] the DON, Administrator, ADON, Nurse Consultant and Medical Director reviewed the facility
resources for stress management and policy related to the occurrence: Abuse. No changes were made verified with no concerns.
Identifying other residents having the potential to be affected by the same deficient practice:
1.On [DATE] all residents skin was assessed for any physical markings that could potentially be related to
physical abuse. This was completed by the assigned nurses - verified with no concerns.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145173
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A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Heather Health Care Center
15600 South Honore Street
Harvey, IL 60426
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0600
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
2. Interviewable residents were interviewed by the Activity Director [DATE] and completed [DATE]. To
determine if there were any concerns related to abuse or mistreatment and there were none - verified with
no concerns.
3. At Risk for Abuse Risk Assessments started on all residents on [DATE] (by the Social Services
Counselors and Director) and completed on [DATE] with no concerns identified. The plans of care were
revised as needed by Social Services Counselors and Director - verified with no concerns.
Measures taken to ensure that the problem is corrected and will not recur.
1. All staff and managers are being reeducated on facility abuse policy and abuse prevention, stress
management (by the Social Services Director and Activity Director). The reeducation was provided on
[DATE] and completed on [DATE]. Educations will continue to be provided for those employees who have
not received educations at the start of their shift. This will be ongoing - verified with no concerns.
2. The facility assigned department heads (Social Services Director, Activities Director) to provide pop
quizzes to staff about abuse which began on [DATE] and completed [DATE]. Pop quizzes will continue to be
provided for those employees who have not received educations at the start of their shift. This process will
be ongoing - verified with no concerns.
Measures or systems the facility will alter to ensure that the problem will be corrected and will not recur.
1. A review of compliance using Quality Assurance Audit tool for abuse started [DATE] (by the
Administrator). Audits will be done weekly for four weeks, then monthly x 3 months, and then randomly by
Administrator until goal is attained for 4 months - verified with no concerns.
2. A review of results of audit regarding abuse with the facility's interdisciplinary team started the week of
[DATE]. Audits will be done weekly for four weeks, then monthly x 3 months, and then randomly by
Administrator/designee until goal is attained for 4 months - verified with no concerns.
3. Abuse policy and prevention will be discussed with all new hires upon hire (by the HR Director/Business
Office Manager) or Administrator - verified with no concerns.
Quality Assurance Plans to monitor facility performance:
1. Audits on all resident's abuse assessment and abuse care plan was reviewed for accuracy. Audits will be
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(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
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A. Building
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Heather Health Care Center
15600 South Honore Street
Harvey, IL 60426
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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** Based on
observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to provide care in accordance with professional
standards of quality by a) failing to protect cognitively and visually impaired resident's right to be free from
physical abuse from another resident with known history of aggressive behavior; b) failing to provide
adequate supervision and monitoring on a resident assessed to be at risk for elopement; c) failing to ensure
resident did not leave facility without staff knowledge or supervision; d) failing to follow elopement policy on
procedures and reporting; e) failing to conduct pain assessment and provide necessary care and treatment
on a resident complaining of chest pain and during change in condition; and f) failing to monitor escalation
of maladaptive behavior. These failures affect three (R1, R2 and R5) of 10 residents reviewed for
supervision, abuse, behavior, pain and change in condition. This deficiency also has the potential to affect
the 157 residents currently residing in the facility.
Residents Affected - Many
Findings include:
Per facility census, there are 157 residents currently residing in the facility.
R5 is a [AGE] year-old, female, admitted in the facility on 10/20/23 with diagnoses of Schizophrenia,
Unspecified; Schizoaffective Disorder, Unspecified; Dementia in other Diseases Classified Elsewhere,
Moderate, with Other Behavioral Disturbance; and Atherosclerotic Heart Disease of Native Coronary Artery
Without Angina Pectoris. Exit Seeking/Wandering/Elopement Risk assessment dated [DATE] documented
that R5 is cognitively impaired with deficits in orientation, decision making related to Dementia, severe
mental illness, and was assessed at risk for elopement. Community Survival Skills assessment dated
[DATE] recorded that R5 is not able to navigate safely on community streets. MDS (Minimum Data Set)
dated 04/01/24 documented R5's BIMS (Brief Interview for Mental Status) score of 9 which means
moderate impairment in cognition. Hospital referral packet dated 10/20/23 recorded that R5 has history of
elopement from previous nursing home; and will need placement in a memory care unit.
According to progress notes dated 04/06/24, at around 9:30 PM, V4 (Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN)
observed the alarm on the back door gone off and sounding. Code [NAME] for elopement was called and
headcount on the unit was initiated. One staff went outside to look for a resident who left unattended but
reported did not see anybody. Another staff helped with the head count. As staff conducting head count, a
staff from another unit received a call that R5 was in the hospital.
On 04/08/24 at 2:12 PM, V3 (Certified Nurse Aide, CNA) was asked regarding incident on 04/06/24 with
R5. V3 stated, On 04/06/24, I was the CNA on the floor, and she (R5) was my resident at the time. Like
around 8:00 to 9:00 PM, I started putting residents on bed. She came to me and asked if I was her CNA. I
said yes and asked if she needs something. She said she needed a brief and a blanket. I gave it to her, and
she went back to her room. She is not incontinent. Then, I continued to put other residents on bed.
Suddenly, the door alarmed. V4 (Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN) called me to check the alarm. He (V4), I
and V30 (CNA) checked residents in their rooms and did a head count. V30 went outside and looked for the
resident who opened the door. While we were doing the head count, V28 (LPN) came down and said that
R5 was in the hospital. We were doing the head count for like less than half an hour. V28 turned off the
alarm and we continued to check on everybody. I am not aware that she (R5) has history of elopement. She
(R5) was always sitting in her bed during my shift. She is alert, oriented, able to move around without
assistance. She has a walker.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145173
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/18/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Heather Health Care Center
15600 South Honore Street
Harvey, IL 60426
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 - Many
V4 was also interviewed on 04/08/24 at 2:45 PM, stated, On 04/06/24, I was the nurse assigned on R5.
Around 9:30 PM, I heard an alarm went off from the unit exit door. I asked myself, maybe somebody must
have used the door. So, I called Code [NAME] right away. Code [NAME] is for elopement. My staff, V3 and
V30 went to the door and went outside. While I do the head count, I found out R5 was missing. That would
be like 9:40 PM already. As we were doing the head count, V28 came down and said hospital called, said
R5 was in the hospital. I called hospital, was told that she (R5) was with them, in the emergency room. I
called V1 (Administrator) and reported the incident. To be honest, R5 is not one of those residents that
need to be monitored. She does not have a behavior and very compliant. I was unaware that she has
history of elopement. She walked with the use of walker, she walked slowly. That time. she was able to
leave facility unnoticed. Unit 3 is on the ground floor.
V28 also stated during interview on 04/08/24 at 3:19 PM that she was working on the second unit when the
phone rang. V28 continued, That was 10:00 PM, I received a call from the hospital stating that they have a
lady in the lobby and wants to know if the lady is from our facility. I asked the name and she gave me R5's
name. I went to third unit; the code green was on. I told V4 that she (R5) was in the hospital, and I gave him
the hospital phone number.
R5 was able to leave facility on 04/06/24 unnoticed, unsupervised. R5 is a resident in the Memory Care
Unit, a secured and locked unit in the facility. Observation on 04/09/24 at 10:25 AM showed that the exit
door where R5 exited on 04/06/24 has an alarm. The door will alarm when push bar is pressed and when
fully opened, a secondary continuous loud alarm will be heard in the entire unit. The hospital is located two
blocks east from the exit door. The hospital is situated at the intersection of a busy street.
On 04/09/24 at 9:58 AM, V5 (Social Services Director) was interviewed regarding R5. V5 verbalized, She is
alert and oriented, sometimes she gets confused. She uses a walker to ambulate. Prior to her coming here,
she is already on the list for elopement risk. However, since she'd been here, she never attempted to elope.
Basically, it is more on supervision. The staff are made aware of these elopement risk residents. Regarding
incident on 04/06/24, I was made aware on Sunday, 04/07/24 that she eloped and was in the hospital. She
(R5) is not able to go out by herself, she needs staff or family assistance. She has Dementia, Schizophrenia
and Schizo affective disorders. The exit doors have alarms. When staff heard an alarm, they have to attend
to the door and redirect resident who wants to go out. She came back last night; she was placed on a
72-hour well-being check; I am sure her physician was notified and she remains in the elopement risk, and
we will be monitoring her; on one on one counseling; every 15 minute check; she needs to be supervised
all the time.
On 04/09/24 at 10:40 AM, R5 was observed sitting in her rollator walker by the nurses' station. She was
alert, oriented, wearing a yellow nonskid sock. R5 was asked regarding incident on 04/06/24 when she
eloped from the facility and went to the hospital. R5 stated, I was in the hospital down there. I had chest
pain and I had pain in the stomach and tooth pain. That time, I told the nurse (don't know his name) that I
was having chest pain and he was not paying attention or anything, so I walked down there to the hospital. I
was gone for a day. I was scared that I might be having a heart attack, it frightens me. R5 also mentioned
during follow up interview, When I went to the hospital, I was on my feet, no socks. I walked on the rocks. A
lady passed by, and she said if I needed help. She helped me and brought me to the hospital. I was having
extreme pain on my chest, 8 out of 10, (8 meaning severe pain). I had tooth ache as well and pain in my left
armpit. I was thinking I was having a heart attack at the time because I had one before and I know how it
feels. I was actually short of breath when I get into the hospital.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145173
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/18/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Heather Health Care Center
15600 South Honore Street
Harvey, IL 60426
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0658
Progress notes dated 04/08/24 time stamped 8:59 PM recorded R5 came back to facility.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
On 04/09/24 at 11:40 AM, V1 was asked regarding elopement incident on R5. V1 replied, I am the one
investigating her elopement. She is alert, oriented to place, able to ambulate using a rollator. She was
placed on the elopement risk upon admission. Her referring paperwork stated that she had history of
elopement. All the staff were made aware that she is an elopement risk. For her, she had not displayed any
exit seeking behaviors since admission, she was placed in the Memory care unit, which is one of our
secured units. She is monitored and supervised - CNAs do round every hour and nurses. We also have
ambassador rounds wherein we check residents if they have behaviors, concerns and for needs. These are
the basic interventions that we implement and should be in the care plan. I was notified last 04/06/24, like
little after 10:00 PM by V4, the nurse, that she (R5) had left the building and was in the hospital. I asked him
(V4) about the details. He told me that CNA provided her with care around 9:30-9:35 PM and continued
with her rounds. The door alarm was activated roughly around 9:45 PM. He said he went down to door
where the alarm was and asked other CNAs to come. One went outside to search around but did not see
her. They started the headcount, initiated the code green. And that's when she discovered R5 was missing.
He was headed to the phone when he was given the information that she (R5) was in the hospital. He
made his notification to me, to V2 (Director of Nursing) and V32 (Assistant Director of Nursing). We did the
debriefing and started the investigation to find out how it happened. We started to do in-services on staff
regarding elopement. We did not do any reporting to local state agency because she was found in less than
an hour, probably like 20 minutes and sustained no injuries. I still have no definitive answer to how she (R5)
was able to get out that night. Nobody said that they saw her out the door and was never seen when they
looked outside. She exited from the exit door at the end of the hallway. This was the only one activated at
the time she was missing. And that was the conclusion that it was the main exit point.
Residents Affected - Many
On 04/09/24 at 1:32 PM, V30 was asked regarding R5's incident on 04/06/24. V30 verbalized, On 04/06/24
about 10:00 PM, I started my shift, I will be working night shift. The moment I was coming in the unit, I
headed to the break room. As I enter the break room, V4 came into the breakroom and asked me if I heard
an alarm. I didn't hear any sounding alarm, but something sounded like a call light. He (V4) said door alarm
was going off, and we need to do a head count. It was me and him (V4) doing the head count, while V3 was
doing the head count on the other side of the unit. As I do the head count, I immediately noticed that R5
was not in her room. I told V4. I started to look where the alarm was. I went out of the back door and back of
facility, but I did not see her (R5). I searched into the back alley but did not see her (R5). It was only me who
went and looked outside. I went back and as I was about to enter the unit again, V28 said R5 was in the
hospital. When I came in that time around 10:00 PM, I did not hear any alarm but as I entered Unit 3, the
alarm already went off. We did head count first, then I went outside to look. We were told during in services
that if we hear an alarm, do a head count first, then search from the door where alarm was going off.
R5's Hospital Records dated 04/07/24 recorded in part but not limited to the following:
Chief complaint - chest pain
History of present illness - presents to emergency department via emergency medical services for
evaluation after found wandering in traffic with a walker and without shoes. Patient (R5) resides at a nursing
home. Patient (R5) states she has been experiencing left sided chest pain for three days. She describes a
fullness at her chest. She has new onset tooth pain, shortness of breath, and left upper extremity pain. She
reports alerting nursing home staff of her symptoms. Patient (R5) became concerned due to having history
of a heart attack and decided to leave the facility due to not getting
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145173
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/18/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Heather Health Care Center
15600 South Honore Street
Harvey, IL 60426
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(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0658
proper care.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Review of systems: HENT (Head/eye/nose throat): tooth pain; Cardiovascular: Positive for chest pain and
leg swelling (chronic); Respiratory: Positive for shortness of breath; Musculoskeletal: Positive for left upper
extremity pain
Residents Affected - Many
Clinical Impression: Chest pain, unspecified type
V29 (Physician/Hospital) stated during phone interview on 04/09/24 at 1:27 PM that R5 was found
wandering and came to the hospital for chest pain. V29 added, She is alert, oriented to time, place and
person. I was told by resident (R5) that she left on her own and she was having chest pain, and she was
admitted in the hospital.
V10 (Hospital Staff) also stated, I was the nurse assigned to R5. That was last Saturday, 04/06/24, she was
found in the middle of the road by a bystander. The bystander called paramedics and she was sent here.
She had no shoes at the time, said she was having chest pain.
A follow up interview with V4 was conducted on 04/10/24 at 9:51 AM stating that he has no knowledge and
awareness that R5 was complaining of chest pain on 04/06/24.
On 04/10/24 at 11:24 AM, V2 stated during interview, I believe R5 is on the elopement risk list. The list
needs to be updated as needed. The expectation from staff is they do rounds frequently; observe for signs
of behaviors like exit seeking and residents should be directed. When door alarms, they should get up and
see where it is coming from. If it is a door alarm, they need to go to the door, look outside and around the
area. The rest of the staff are already doing the head count. If there is a missing resident, they should call
Code Green. V32 just told me today that she (R5) had an incident of elopement last 04/06/24. I was off
during the weekend and just came back today.
On 04/10/24 at 3:22 PM, V27 (Medical Director) was asked regarding R5 and elopement precautions in the
facility. V27 stated, R5 was the one who eloped. I was notified that she just eloped, did not find her, tried to
look for her everywhere and found that she was in the hospital. She has no history of elopement from what
I have known, not sure if she had one. She was placed in a locked unit. If it is a locked unit, staff wants to
make sure it is locked all the time, which means it is secured making sure everybody is safe and secured
inside. Keep the place locked, secured. Monitor the flow on who is going and coming. I don't know why it
happened because it is a locked unit. We need to do an investigation how it happened. Staff needs in
services regarding elopement prevention protocol and see if they follow the protocol, and implement the
protocol. Somebody did not follow the process. I am sure there is an elopement protocol that I need to
review. She came back, from what I remember on the same day and there were no injuries, nothing
significant based from the nurses' notes from the hospital. I was not aware that she had chest pain. I did not
know about it. Typically, if a resident complained of chest pain, take vital signs, make them stable and call
paramedics to hospital as I ordered.
Facility's policy titled, Elopement and Management of Missing Resident dated 03/28/2023 documented in
part but not limited to the following:
Policy: It is the policy of this facility to report and investigate all reports of missing residents and to minimize
risks of elopement.
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145173
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A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Heather Health Care Center
15600 South Honore Street
Harvey, IL 60426
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F 0658
Procedure:
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
1.
Responding to a Door Alarm:
Residents Affected - Many
a.
It is the responsibility of all staff to respond to activated door alarms to determine the reason for the alarm
sounding
b.
If able to determine the reason for the alarm sounding, reset the door alarm and no further action is
needed.
c.
If unable to determine the reason for alarm sounding, CODE GREEN and the location of the CODE
GREEN should be announced 3 times over the intercom.
3. Suspected Missing Resident:
p. Upon return of the resident to the facility, the Director of Nursing or designee should:
vii. If resident sustained injury, a report will be made to local state agency.
On 04/11/24 at 10:51 AM, V1 was asked regarding R5's elopement incident notification to local state
agency. V1 replied, On 04/06/24, I was notified by V4 that she (R5) was missing. We did not do any
reporting to local health agency because she was located within an hour of missing with no injuries. When
she came back, we did not do any reporting as well because she has no injuries. I spoke to R5 when she
came back and did not mention that she went to the hospital because of chest pain. I called hospital and
was told that she went there because of bunch of reasons but not chest pain.
R5's Hospital Discharge summary dated [DATE] recorded diagnosis: Atypical Chest Pain.
R5's Care Plans (CP) documented the following:
At risk for elopement related to physical ability to leave unit/facility, exit seeking behavior at former
placement per hospital referral packet (CP dated 03/30/24) - Intervention: Consider potential variables,
boredom, thirst, hunger, need for toileting, pain, exercise, companionship, exhaustion and over stimulation.
ADL (activities of daily living) functional performance deficit (CP dated 04/04/24) - Intervention: Monitor for
presence of pain, intolerance during ambulation.
Potential for altered cardiac function (CP dated 04/04/24) - Intervention: Monitor for changes in status and
report to MD (Medical Doctor) as needed.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Heather Health Care Center
15600 South Honore Street
Harvey, IL 60426
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F 0658
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Many
Potential for alteration in health condition (CP dated 04/04/24) - Intervention: Notify MD and family with any
changes in condition.
On 04/16/24 at 10:14 AM, V32 was asked regarding R5. V32 verbalized, I was notified on 04/06/24 at 10:15
PM regarding her elopement. I was just notified that she got out of the facility, and I notified V1. When a
resident is complaining of pain, staff has to do the vital signs, notify physician and sent resident out as
ordered. Pain is subjective, we cannot say they are not having it. Whatever resident say if it is pain, it is
pain.
Facility's policy titled Change of Condition (Resident) dated 09/20 documented in part but not limited to the
following:
Purpose: To ensure that the resident's physician/physician on call/NP (Nurse Practitioner) and responsible
party is kept informed regarding the resident's change in condition.
Policy: The attending physician or physician on call/NP and responsible party will be notified with changes
in a resident's condition.
Facility's policy titled, Pain Management Evaluation dated 09/2020 stated in part but not limited to the
following:
Purpose: Our mission is to facilitate resident independence, promote resident comfort and preserve
resident dignity.
Procedure:
2. Acute pain is generally pain of abrupt onset and limited duration, often associated with an adverse
chemical, thermal or mechanical stimulus such as surgery, trauma and acute illness.
4. During the pain evaluation, determine the most workable pain rating scale for the resident. The following
scales are available:
a. The numeric rating scale (NRS): 1-3 (mild), 4-6 (mod), 7-10 (severe);
b. PAINAD scale 1-3 (mild), 4-6 (mod), 7-10 (severe);
5. Pain will be evaluated each shift
Findings include:
1. R1 is a [AGE] year old male admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnosis including but not limited to
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus; Peripheral Vascular Disease; Schizophrenia; Hypertension; and Presbyopia.
According to R1's MDS (Minimum Data Set) assessment dated [DATE] and 10/10/2023 under section C,
R1 has BIMS (Brief Interview of Mental Status) score of 7 indicating severely impaired cognition.
According to R1's MDS (Minimum Data Set) assessment dated [DATE] under section GG, shows that R1
required supervision/touching assistance or partial moderate assistance with all functional abilities.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Heather Health Care Center
15600 South Honore Street
Harvey, IL 60426
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F 0658
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
According to R1's MDS (Minimum Data Set) assessment dated [DATE] under section GG, shows that R1
was dependent with all functional abilities.
R1's Abuse assessment dated [DATE] shows that R1 is not at risk for abuse, despite
Developmental/Intellectual Disability confirmed by R1's BIMS score of 7.
Residents Affected - Many
R1's care plan dated 03/17/2024 reads in part, Due to vision impairment resident may enter into the wrong
room. The behavior may present as wandering. Assist as needed. Check and assure physical comfort.
2. R2 is a [AGE] year old male admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnosis including but not limited to
Schizoaffective Disorder; Anxiety Disorder; Encephalopathy; and Hypertension.
According to R2's MDS (Minimum Data Set) assessment dated [DATE] under section C, R2 has BIMS
(Brief Interview of Mental Status) score of 13 indicating intact cognition.
R2's Comprehensive Behavioral Health Initial assessment dated [DATE] shows that R2 has a history of
aggression and violence; displays frequent Hallucinations/Illusions and almost constant Delusions; Attitude
towards Admittance: angry, confused; Adjustment to Placement: Angry over facility placement; resents
placement; Copes through display of anger and hostility.
No care plan related to R2's need for monitoring due to aggressive behavior documented prior to
03/17/2024, the day of the incident.
R2's psychiatry progress note from previous facility dated 02/23/2024 reads in part, Behavior: agitated,
restless, combative, stealing from other residents.
3. On 04/09/2024 at 10:42 AM Surveyor approached R2 on the 2nd floor hallway. Surveyor asked about the
incident involving him and R1 on 03/17/2024; however, R2 stated something unintelligibly and walked away.
R2 proceeded then to follow surveyor throughout the unit, staring, mumbling unintelligibly, and clinching
fists in a threatening way. Surveyor did not observed staff redirecting R2 at any point. R2 is remaining in the
facility displaying aggressive and intimidating behaviors as observed by a surveyor and shares a room with
another resident at this time.
On 04/09/2024 at 12:59 PM Surveyor interviewed V13 (Housekeeper) who stated in summary: The way R2
talks and looks at me, I don't know, I'm trying not to acknowledge him. It feels like R2 is targeting me, and
couple other residents as well. You know how he looked at you when you were in the unit today? R2 does
the same to me. It seems like R2 is looking for trouble. It is hard to understood what he's mumbling under
his breath too, but I make sure R2 is never behind my back. R2 also writes in his room and on the bathroom
walls. I saw R1 after the incident (on 03/17/2024), and he looked really bed, swollen. Residents are asking
me why they (facility staff) are not doing anything about R2, they feel very uncomfortable with him on the
unit. Everyone is aware that R2 is aggressive.
On 04/10/2024 at 10:38 AM Surveyor interviewed V11 (Certified Nursing Assistant) who stated in
summary: On 03/172024, I was working on the night shift (10:00 PM to 7:00 AM). I didn't hear or see
anything that happened between R1 and R2 at the time of the incident. The V17 (LPN) came to get me,
between 3:00 AM and 4:00 AM) asking if I saw R1 recently. V17 (LPN) said R1 has a knot on his head. We
both went to see R1. R1 had bloody face, swollen right eye, and swelling of the entire right side of his face.
There was blood on R1's bed and the floor. R1 went to the bathroom to wash his face and
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Heather Health Care Center
15600 South Honore Street
Harvey, IL 60426
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Many
hands, I assisted him, and didn't see any blood in the bathroom or on the bathroom floor. If I was going to
judge where the incident happened, it would have been by R2's bed. In the conversation, R1 said he was
punched twice in the face and kicked continuously while he fell to the floor by R2. While I was awaiting
ambulance with R1, R2 kept coming around and asking how is R1 doing, if he's ok, and if his eye was ok. I
told R2 to give us privacy, R2 got agitated but went back to his side of the room. I did not assess R2 or
looked at his fists. Paramedics came 30 minutes later (around 4:00 AM - 4:30 AM). R2 was in the room the
entire time. I usually round the unit every 2 hours. I came in at 10:00 PM, started rounding around 10.30
PM and went every two hours from then on. Last time I saw R1 that night was around 01:30 AM and he was
asleep in the bed at that time. R2 was walking through out the unit most of the night. No one mentioned that
R2 required additional monitoring. R2 was a new resident at that time, I was not familiar with him. When
there is newly admitted resident in the unit, they should be monitored more frequently. I don't believe there
is a specific policy for that, it is my personal experience.
On 04/10/2024 at 11:30 AM Surveyor interviewed V2 (Director of Nursing) who stated in summary: Myself
and V5 (Clinical Director) supposed to be part of the team who makes decision about resident placement in
regard to appropriate room and roommate, but we are just told where to place residents. Surveyor clarified
why are V2 (DON) and V5 (Clinical Director) excluded from roommate placement decision despite their
clinical experience, V2 (DON) said, I have no answer to that. V2 (DON) continued: R2 has a psychiatric
background, his referral packet showed past agitation but not violence. Placing R1 and R2 in the same
room was not the decision we made. It would be V16 (Admissions Director). New residents should be
monitored for the first 72 hours, nurses should be documenting the behavior, or anything abnormal. I was
not a part of R1 and R2's incident investigation, I was off one day. I was told R1 had fallen. Upon hospital
record review, I found out that something else happened. Medical record alerted me that there was physical
assault that occurred. I presented it to V1 (Administrator) and she said that that the outcome of the
investigation is that R1 fell. There were no further interventions for abuse because it was concluded it was a
fall; therefore, we implemented additional fall precautions for R1. After R1 returned from the hospital (on
03/18/2024), he wasn't eating, dressing, or ambulating, so there was also referral that was placed for
therapy.
On 04/10/2024 at 12:40 PM Surveyor interviewed V17 (Licensed Practical Nurse) who stated in summary: I
was doing rounds on 03/17/2024, between 3:00 AM and 4:00 AM, when I found R1 sitting on the edge of
his bed with some injuries. I asked him what happened, R1 said that he fell. I did my assessment then and
notified the doctor. The doctor ordered to send R1 to the hospital. R1 had injury to his eye and had some
bleeding. I assessed the rest of his body and there were no other injuries. R2 was agitated at that time,
manic, restless, kept going back and forth all night, and talking to self. He was more agitated than usual. R2
was pacing in the hallway, going back to the room occasionally. I did not hear or see the incident and there
were no witnesses at the time. I didn't see any blood R1 and R2's room floor, maybe a little on R1's sheet. I
notified administrator and family in addition to the doctor. R2 was a new resident. I got a report upon
beginning of my shift, but I was not endorsed anything special about R2. When we have a new resident, we
should monitor every hour for about 3 days. The monitoring occurs between nurses and CNAs. Surveyor
clarified if V17 (LPN) addressed R2's manic behavior on 03/17/2024 before the incident occurred, V17 said,
R2 was sent out to the hospital for behavioral evaluation after the incident; however, V17 (LPN) did not
directly answer surveyor's question.
Based on the record review, there is no documented interventions for R2's escalating maladaptive behavior
on 03/17/2024 between 11:00 PM and 4:00 AM.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Heather Health Care Center
15600 South Honore Street
Harvey, IL 60426
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F 0658
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Many
On 04/10/2024 at 3:23 PM Surveyor interviewed V27 (Medical Director) who stated in summary: I am a
medical director of this facility. I don't know specific details about the incident that occurred between R1 and
R2 on 03/17/2024 but I was notified that they had an altercation and R1 suffered laceration to the forehead.
R1 was intact in regard to functional ability before the incident on 03/17/2024. However, R1 was involved in
therapy after his readmission (on 03/18/2024). R1 then, was sent out to the hospital on [DATE] for
hyperglycemia. R1 was alert to self and had history non-compliant behaviors. He had BIMS of 7 which
means severe cognitive impairment. If R2 had BIMS of 13, that means he is not severely impaired and is
able to understand and comprehend. Based on the BIMS score it does not seem these two residents are at
the same level. If two residents like that are monitored and assisted, their cohorting may be acceptable;
however, if there is lack of supervision and monitoring, it would not be appropriate.
On 04/11/2024 at 1:30 PM Surveyor interviewed V34 (Primary Metal Health Nurse Practitioner) who stated
in summary: R2 was referred to psychiatry post the incident on 03/17/2024. I assessed R2 on 04/01/2024.
R2 was very aggressive and irritable during my assessment that day. R2 was very guarded, not easy, and
not very friendly. Facility should monitor residents like R2 closely and make sure their roommates are safe.
Resident displaying agitation would not be appropriate to be placed in the same room with cognitively and
visually impaired roommate. Especially, a resident who is visually impaired might invade others' space and
appear as wandering into another's resident private space. That can cause a conflict. I would expect that a
resident who displays aggressive behaviors, such as psycho motor agitation, in simple words, when some
trying to hit, kick, bite, push, but also, call names, clench fists, mumble under their breath, or position in
fight stand, should be initially admitted into a private room under close monitoring. Aggressive behavior
may also take on indirect form, including walking up behind somebody, into their personal space, it's like
bullying. R2 was definitely not appropriate to be placed with his roommate (R1).
4. The facility Abuse Policy dated 09/20 reads in part, The facility affirms the right of our residents to be free
from abuse, neglect, misappropriation of resident property, corporal punishment, and involuntary seclusion.
Abuse means any physical or mental injury or sexual assault inflicted upon a resident other than by
accidental means in a facility. Abuse is the willful infliction of injury, unreasonable confinement, intimidation,
or punishment with resulting physical harm, pain, or mental anguish. Physical abuse includes hitting,
slapping, pinching, kicking, and controlling behavior through corporal punishment. Serious Bodily Injury is
an injury involving extreme physical pain, involving substantial risk of death; involving protracted loss or
impairment of the function of a bodily member, organ, or mental faculty; or requiring [NAME] intervention
such as surgery, hospitalization, or physical rehabilitation. As part of social service assessment, staff will
identify residents with increased vulnerability for abuse or who have needs and behaviors that might lead to
conflict. Through the care planning process, staff will identify any problems, goals and approaches which
would reduce the chances of mistreatment for these residents. Staff will continue to monitor the goals and
approaches on a regular basis.
The facility Behavior Symptom Tracking, Assessment, and the Behavior Management Program police dated
04/2014 reads in part, Staff will document residents' maladaptive moods and/or behaviors in order to track
and utilize data to determine patterns and trends of resident conduct and lead to improved care planning
and treatment. Upon witnessing any maladaptive moods and/or behaviors, staff's first priority is to maintain
safety of residents, staff, and visitors. Any necessary interventions, as trained, to maintain safety will be
performed.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Heather Health Care Center
15600 South Honore Street
Harvey, IL 60426
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F 0684
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to provide necessary care and treatment during change in
condition on a resident complaining of chest pain; and failed to monitor escalation of maladaptive behavior
for two (R2 and R5) of five residents in the sample of 10 reviewed for quality of care. This deficiency
resulted in R2 exhibiting increased wandering and pacing, resulted R2 to commit an assault behavior. This
deficiency also resulted in R5 experiencing severe chest pain, eloped from the facility to go to the nearest
emergency room for further evaluation and treatment.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
R5 is a [AGE] year-old, female, admitted in the facility on 10/20/23 with diagnoses of Schizophrenia,
Unspecified; Schizoaffective Disorder, Unspecified; Dementia in other Diseases Classified Elsewhere,
Moderate, with Other Behavioral Disturbance; and Atherosclerotic Heart Disease of Native Coronary Artery
Without Angina Pectoris. Exit Seeking/Wandering/Elopement Risk assessment dated [DATE] documented
that R5 is cognitively impaired with deficits in orientation, decision making related to Dementia, severe
mental illness, and was assessed at risk for elopement. Community Survival Skills assessment dated
[DATE] recorded that R5 is not able to navigate safely on community streets. MDS (Minimum Data Set)
dated 04/01/24 documented R5's BIMS (Brief Interview for Mental Status) score of 9 which means
moderate impairment in cognition. Hospital referral packet dated 10/20/23 recorded that R5 has history of
elopement from previous nursing home; and will need placement in a memory care unit.
According to progress notes dated 04/06/24, at around 9:30 PM, V4 (Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN)
observed the alarm on the back door gone off and sounding. Code [NAME] for elopement was called and
headcount on the unit was initiated. One staff went outside to look for a resident who left unattended but
reported did not see anybody. Another staff helped with the head count. As staff conducting head count, a
staff from another unit received a call that R5 was in the hospital.
On 04/08/24 at 2:12 PM, V3 (Certified Nurse Aide, CNA) was asked regarding incident on 04/06/24 with
R5. V3 stated, On 04/06/24, I was the CNA on the floor, and she (R5) was my resident at the time. Like
around 8:00 to 9:00 PM, I started putting residents on bed. She came to me and asked if I was her CNA. I
said yes and asked if she needs something. She said she needed a brief and a blanket. I gave it to her, and
she went back to her room. She is not incontinent. Then, I continued to put other residents on bed.
Suddenly, the door alarmed. V4 (Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN) called me to check the alarm. He (V4), I
and V30 (CNA) checked residents in their rooms and did a head count. While we were doing the head
count, V28 (LPN) came down and said that R5 was in the hospital.
V4 was also interviewed on 04/08/24 at 2:45 PM, stated, On 04/06/24, I was the nurse assigned on R5.
Around 9:30 PM, I heard an alarm went off from the unit exit door. I asked myself, maybe somebody must
have used the door. So, I called Code [NAME] right away. Code [NAME] is for elopement. My staff, V3 and
V30 went to the door and went outside. While I do the head count, I found out R5 was missing. That would
be like 9:40 PM already. As we were doing the head count, V28 came down and said hospital called, said
R5 was in the hospital. I called hospital, was told that she (R5) was with them, in the emergency room. I
called V1 (Administrator) and reported the incident. To be honest, R5 is not one of those residents that
need to be monitored. She does not have a behavior and very compliant. I was unaware that she has
history of elopement. She walked with the use of walker, he walked slowly. That time. she was able to leave
facility unnoticed. Unit 3 is on the ground floor.
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(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
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A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Heather Health Care Center
15600 South Honore Street
Harvey, IL 60426
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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F 0684
Level of Harm - Actual harm
R5 was able to leave facility on 04/06/24 unnoticed, unsupervised. R5 is a resident in the Memory Care
Unit, a secured and locked unit in the facility. Observation on 04/09/24 at 10:25 AM showed that the
hospital is located two blocks east from the exit door where R5 exited on 04/06/24. The hospital is situated
at the intersection of a busy street.
Residents Affected - Few
Hospital records dated 04/07/24 recorded that R5's chief complaint was chest pain. According to history of
present illness, R5 resented to the emergency department after found wandering in traffic with a walker and
without shoes. R5 stated she has been experiencing left sided chest pain for 3 days. She describes a
fullness at her chest. She has new onset tooth pain, SOB (shortness of breath and left upper extremity
pain. She reports alerting nursing home staff of her symptoms. She became concerned due to having
history of a heart attack and decided to leave the facility due to not getting proper care. Hospital records
also documented the following:
Past Medical History: Atherosclerotic Heart Disease of Native Coronary Artery without Angina Pectoris
Review of systems:
HENT (Head/eye/nose throat): tooth pain
Cardiovascular: Positive for chest pain and leg swelling (chronic).
Respiratory: Positive for shortness of breath
Musculoskeletal: Positive for left upper extremity pain
Clinical Impression: Chest pain, unspecified type
R5's hospital Discharge summary dated [DATE] indicated: Diagnosis: Atypical Chest Pain
On 04/09/24 at 9:33 PM, V10 (Hospital Staff) was interviewed regarding R5. I was the nurse assigned to
her (R5). That was last Saturday, 04/06/24, she was found in the middle of the road by a bystander. The
bystander called paramedics and she was sent here. She had no shoes at the time, said she was having
chest pain. V29 (Physician/Hospital) also mentioned during interview, On 04/06/24, she was found
wandering and came for chest pain. She is alert, oriented to time, place and person. I was told by her (R5)
that she left on her own and she was having chest pain, and she was admitted .
Progress notes dated 04/08/24 time stamped 8:59 PM recorded R5 came back to facility.
On 04/09/24 at 10:40 AM, R5 was observed sitting in her rollator walker by the nurses' station. Alert and
oriented, R5 was asked regarding incident on 04/06/24 when she eloped from the facility and went to the
hospital. R5 stated, I was in the hospital down there. I had chest pain and I had pain in the stomach and
tooth pain. That time, I told the nurse (don't know his name) that I was having chest pain and he was not
paying attention or anything, so I walked down there to the hospital. I was gone for a day. I was scared that I
might be having a heart attack, it frightens me. R5 also mentioned during follow interview, When I went to
the hospital, I was on my feet, no socks. I walked on the rocks. A lady passed by, and she said if I needed
help. She helped me and brought me to the hospital. I was having extreme pain on my chest, 8 out of 10, (8
meaning severe pain). I had tooth ache as well and pain in my left armpit. I was thinking I was having a
heart attack at the time because I had
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145173
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/18/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Heather Health Care Center
15600 South Honore Street
Harvey, IL 60426
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one before and I know how it feels. I was actually short of breath when I get into the hospital.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
V1 (Administrator) was also asked regarding R5 chest pain on 04/06/24. V1 verbalized, On 04/06/24, I was
notified by V4 that she (R5) was missing. When she (R5) came back, I spoke to her, did not mention that
she went to the hospital because of chest pain. I called hospital and was told that she went there because
of bunch of reasons but not chest pain.
Residents Affected - Few
On 04/10/24 at 3:13 PM, V4 was asked if R5 complained of chest pain on 04/06/24. V4 stated, On
04/06/24, I was the nurse assigned on R5. No, she did not complain of any chest pain. I was not aware of
her having chest pain.
On 04/10/24 at 3:22 PM, V27 (Medical Director) was interviewed regarding R5. V27 replied, I was notified
that she just eloped, did not find her, tried to look for her everywhere and found that she was in the hospital.
She has no history of elopement from what I have known, not sure if she had one. She was placed in a
locked unit. If it is a locked unit, want to make sure it is locked all the time which means it is secured making
sure everybody is safe and secured inside. I was not aware that she had chest pain. Typically, if a resident
complained of chest pain, take vital signs, make them stable and call paramedics to hospital as ordered.
R5's Care Plans (CP) documented the following:
At risk for elopement related to physical ability to leave unit/facility, exit seeking behavior at former
placement per hospital referral packet (CP dated 03/30/24) - Intervention: Consider potential variables,
boredom, thirst, hunger, need for toileting, pain, exercise, companionship, exhaustion and over stimulation.
ADL (activities of daily living) functional performance deficit (CP dated 04/04/24) - Intervention: Monitor for
presence of pain, intolerance during ambulation.
Potential for altered cardiac function (CP dated 04/04/24) - Intervention: Monitor for changes in status and
report to MD (Medical Doctor) as needed.
Potential for alteration in health condition (CP dated 04/04/24) - Intervention: Notify MD and family with any
changes in condition.
On 04/16/24 at 10:14 AM, V32 was asked regarding R5. V32 verbalized, I was notified on 04/06/24 at 10:15
PM regarding her elopement. I was just notified that she got out of the facility, and I notified V1. When a
resident is complaining of pain, staff has to do the vital signs, notify physician and sent resident out as
ordered. Pain is subjective, we cannot say they are not having it. Whatever resident say if it is pain, it is
pain.
Facility's policy titled Change of Condition (Resident) dated 09/20 documented in part but not limited to the
following:
Purpose: To ensure that the resident's physician/physician on call/NP (Nurse Practitioner) and responsible
party is kept informed regarding the resident's change in condition.
Policy: The attending physician or physician on call/NP and responsible party will be notified with changes
in a resident's condition.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145173
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Heather Health Care Center
15600 South Honore Street
Harvey, IL 60426
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Facility's policy titled, Pain Management Evaluation dated 09/2020 stated in part but not limited to the
following:
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Purpose: Our mission is to facilitate resident independence, promote resident comfort and preserve
resident dignity.
Procedure:
2. Acute pain is generally pain of abrupt onset and limited duration, often associated with an adverse
chemical, thermal or mechanical stimulus such as surgery, trauma and acute illness.
4. During the pain evaluation, determine the most workable pain rating scale for the resident. The following
scales are available:
a. The numeric rating scale (NRS): 1-3 (mild), 4-6 (mod), 7-10 (severe);
b. PAINAD scale 1-3 (mild), 4-6 (mod), 7-10 (severe);
5. Pain will be evaluated each shift
Findings include:
2. R2 is a [AGE] year old male admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnosis including but not limited to
Schizoaffective Disorder; Anxiety Disorder; Encephalopathy; and Hypertension.
According to R2's MDS (Minimum Data Set) assessment dated [DATE] under section C, R2 has BIMS
(Brief Interview of Mental Status) score of 13 indicating intact cognition.
R2's Comprehensive Behavioral Health Initial assessment dated [DATE] shows that R2 has a history of
aggression and violence; displays frequent Hallucinations/Illusions and almost constant Delusions; Attitude
towards Admittance: angry, confused; Adjustment to Placement: Angry over facility placement; resents
placement; Copes through display of anger and hostility.
No care plan related to R2's need for monitoring due to aggressive behavior documented prior to
03/17/2024, the day of the incident.
R2's psychiatry progress note from previous facility dated 02/23/2024 reads in part, Behavior: agitated,
restless, combative, stealing from other residents.
On 04/09/2024 at 10:42 AM Surveyor approached R2 on the 2nd floor hallway. Surveyor asked about the
incident involving him and R1 on 03/17/2024; however, R2 stated something unintelligibly and walked away.
R2 proceeded then to follow surveyor throughout the unit, staring, mumbling unintelligibly, and clinching
fists in a threatening way. Surveyor did not observed staff redirecting R2 at any point. R2 is remaining in the
facility displaying aggressive and intimidating behaviors as observed by a surveyor and shares a room with
another resident at this time.
On 04/09/2024 at 12:59 PM Surveyor interviewed V13 (Housekeeper) who stated in summary: The way R2
talks and looks at me, I don't know, I'm trying not to acknowledge him. It feels like R2 is targeting me, and
couple other residents as well. You know how he looked at you when you were in the unit
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145173
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Heather Health Care Center
15600 South Honore Street
Harvey, IL 60426
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Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
today? R2 does the same to me. It seems like R2 is looking for trouble. It is hard to understood what he's
mumbling under his breath too, but I make sure R2 is never behind my back. R2 also writes in his room and
on the bathroom walls. I saw R1 after the incident (on 03/17/2024), and he looked really bed, swollen.
Residents are asking me why they (facility staff) are not doing anything about R2, they feel very
uncomfortable with him on the unit. Everyone is aware that R2 is aggressive.
On 04/10/2024 at 10:38 AM Surveyor interviewed V11 (Certified Nursing Assistant) who stated in
summary: On 03/17/2024, I was working on the night shift (10:00 PM to 7:00 AM). R2 was walking through
out the unit most of the night. No one mentioned that R2 required additional monitoring. R2 was a new
resident at that time, I was not familiar with him. When there is newly admitted resident in the unit, they
should be monitored more frequently. I don't believe there is a specific policy for that, it is my personal
experience.
On 04/10/2024 at 12:40 PM Surveyor interviewed V17 (Licensed Practical Nurse) who stated in summary:
R2 was a new resident. I got a report upon beginning of my shift, but I was not endorsed anything special
about R2. When we have a new resident, we should monitor every hour for about 3 days. The monitoring
occurs between nurses and CNAs. Surveyor clarified if V17 (LPN) addressed R2's manic behavior on
03/17/2024 before the incident occurred, V17 said, R2 was sent out to the hospital for behavioral evaluation
after the incident; however, V17 (LPN) did not directly answer surveyor's question.
Based on the record review, there is no documented interventions for R2's escalation in maladaptive
behavior on 03/17/2024 between 11:00 PM and 4:00 AM.
On 04/11/2024 at 11:09 AM PM Surveyor interviewed V2 (Director of Nursing) who stated in summary:
Resident's change in condition is any abnormality in resident's condition, ex. decline in functional ability,
change in labs, vital signs, or behavior. The expectation is for the nurse to call the doctor and family to notify
of resident's change in condition, monitor, and carry out physician's orders in regard to change in resident's
condition. Also, document of any change in condition for 72 hrs or until change if condition has resolved.
On 04/10/2024 at 3:23 PM Surveyor interviewed V27 (Medical Director) who stated in summary: I am a
medical director of this facility. I don't know specific details about the incident that occurred between R2 and
his roommate on 03/17/2024 but I was notified that they had an altercation. R2's roommate was alert to self
and had history non-compliant behaviors. He had BIMS of 7 which means severe cognitive impairment. If
R2 had BIMS of 13, that means he is not severely impaired and is able to understand and comprehend.
Based on the BIMS score, it does not seem these two residents are at the same level. If two residents like
that are monitored and assisted, their cohorting may be acceptable; however, if there is lack of supervision
and monitoring, it would not be appropriate.
On 04/11/2024 at 1:30 PM Surveyor interviewed V34 (Primary Metal Health Nurse Practitioner) who stated
in summary: R2 was referred to psychiatry post the incident on 03/17/2024. I assessed R2 on 04/01/2024.
R2 was very aggressive and irritable during my assessment that day. R2 was very guarded, not easy, and
not very friendly. Facility should monitor residents like R2 closely and make sure their roommates are safe.
Resident displaying agitation would not be appropriate to be placed in the same room with cognitively and
visually impaired roommate. Especially, a resident who is visually impaired might invade others' space and
appear as wandering into another's resident private space. That can cause a conflict. I would expect that a
resident who displays aggressive behaviors, such as psycho motor agitation, in simple words, when some
trying to hit, kick, bite, push, but also, call names, clench fists, mumble under their breath, or position in
fight stand, should be initially admitted
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(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145173
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/18/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Heather Health Care Center
15600 South Honore Street
Harvey, IL 60426
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into a private room under close monitoring. Aggressive behavior may also take on indirect form, including
walking up behind somebody, into their personal space, it's like bullying. R2 was definitely not appropriate
to be placed with his roommate.
The facility Behavior Symptom Tracking, Assessment, and the Behavior Management Program police dated
04/2014 reads in part, Staff will document residents' maladaptive moods and/or behaviors in order to track
and utilize data to determine patterns and trends of resident conduct and lead to improved care planning
and treatment. Upon witnessing any maladaptive moods and/or behaviors, staff's first priority is to maintain
safety of residents, staff, and visitors. Any necessary interventions, as trained, to maintain safety will be
performed.
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(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145173
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/18/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Heather Health Care Center
15600 South Honore Street
Harvey, IL 60426
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0689
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to
prevent accidents.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to provide adequate supervision and
monitoring on a resident assessed to be at risk for elopement due to history of elopement from previous
nursing home; failed to ensure the resident did not leave facility without staff knowledge or supervision; and
failed to follow elopement policy on procedures and reporting. These failures affected one (R5) of three
residents in a sample of 10 reviewed for elopement risk and supervision. These failures resulted in R5 able
to eloped from facility. R5 experienced harm by walking to emergency room without shoes on and having to
cross a high-volume traffic intersection at night, while allegedly experiencing chest pain.
The Immediate Jeopardy began on 04/06/24 when R5 left facility unnoticed and unsupervised, walked
without shoes on to local hospital while crossing a high volume traffic intersection at night while allegedly
experiencing chest pain. V1 (Administrator) was notified of the Immediate Jeopardy on 04/15/24 at 11:59
AM. The survey team confirmed by observation, interviews and record reviews that the Immediate Jeopardy
was removed on 04/07/24 and the deficient practice was corrected on 04/08/24, and completed on
04/10/24.
Findings include:
R5 is a [AGE] year-old, female, admitted in the facility on 10/20/23 with diagnoses of Schizophrenia,
Unspecified; Schizoaffective Disorder, Unspecified; Dementia in other Diseases Classified Elsewhere,
Moderate, with Other Behavioral Disturbance; and Atherosclerotic Heart Disease of Native Coronary Artery
Without Angina Pectoris. Exit Seeking/Wandering/Elopement Risk assessment dated [DATE] documented
that R5 is cognitively impaired with deficits in orientation, decision making related to Dementia, Severe
Mental Illness, and was assessed at risk for elopement. Community Survival Skills assessment dated
[DATE] recorded that R5 is not able to navigate safely on community streets. MDS (Minimum Data Set)
dated 04/01/24 documented R5's BIMS (Brief Interview for Mental Status) score of 9 which means
moderate impairment in cognition.
Hospital referral packet dated 10/20/23 recorded that R5 has history of elopement from previous nursing
home; and will need placement in a memory care unit.
According to progress notes dated 04/06/24, at around 9:30 PM, V4 (Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN)
observed the alarm on the back door gone off and sounding. Code [NAME] for elopement was called and
headcount on the unit was initiated. One staff went outside to look for a resident who left unattended but
reported did not see anybody. Another staff helped with the head count. As staff conducting head count, a
staff from another unit received a call that R5 was in the hospital.
On 04/08/24 at 2:12 PM, V3 (Certified Nurse Aide, CNA) was asked regarding incident on 04/06/24 with
R5. V3 stated, On 04/06/24, I was the CNA on the floor, and she (R5) was my resident at the time. Like
around 8:00 to 9:00 PM, I started putting residents on bed. She came to me and asked if I was her CNA. I
said yes and asked if she needs something. She said she needed a brief and a blanket. I gave it to her, and
she went back to her room. She is not incontinent. Then, I continued to put other residents on bed.
Suddenly, the door alarmed. V4 (Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN) called me to check the alarm. He (V4), I
and V30 (CNA) checked residents in their rooms and did a head count. V30 went outside and looked for the
resident who opened the door. While we were doing the head count, V28
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145173
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Heather Health Care Center
15600 South Honore Street
Harvey, IL 60426
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(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 - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
(LPN) came down and said that R5 was in the hospital. We were doing the head count for like less than half
an hour. V28 turned off the alarm and we continued to check on everybody. I am not aware that she (R5)
has history of elopement. She (R5) was always sitting in her bed during my shift. She is alert, oriented, able
to move around without assistance. She has a walker.
V4 was also interviewed on 04/08/24 at 2:45 PM, stated, On 04/06/24, I was the nurse assigned on R5.
Around 9:30 PM, I heard an alarm went off from the unit exit door. I asked myself, maybe somebody must
have used the door. So, I called Code [NAME] right away. Code [NAME] is for elopement. My staff, V3 and
V30 went to the door and went outside. While I do the head count, I found out R5 was missing. That would
be like 9:40 PM already. As we were doing the head count, V28 came down and said hospital called, said
R5 was in the hospital. I called hospital, was told that she (R5) was with them, in the emergency room. I
called V1 (Administrator) and reported the incident. To be honest, R5 is not one of those residents that
need to be monitored. She does not have a behavior and very compliant. I was unaware that she has
history of elopement. She walked with the use of walker, he walked slowly. That time, she was able to leave
facility unnoticed.
V28 also stated during interview on 04/08/24 at 3:19 PM that she was working on the second unit when the
phone rang. V28 continued, That was 10:00 PM, I received a call from the hospital stating that they have a
lady in the lobby and wants to know if the lady is from our facility. I asked the name and she gave me R5's
name. I went to third unit; the code green was on. I told V4 that she (R5) was in the hospital, and I gave him
the hospital phone number.
R5 was able to leave facility on 04/06/24 unnoticed, unsupervised. R5 is a resident in the Memory Care
Unit in the facility, which is a secured and locked unit on the first floor. Observation on 04/09/24 at 10:25 AM
showed that the exit door where R5 exited on 04/06/24 has an alarm. The door will alarm when push bar is
pressed and when door is fully opened, a secondary continuous loud alarm will be heard in the entire unit.
The hospital is located two blocks east from the exit door. The hospital is situated at the intersection of a
busy street.
On 04/09/24 at 9:58 AM, V5 (Social Services Director) was interviewed regarding R5. V5 verbalized, She is
alert and oriented, sometimes she gets confused. She uses a walker to ambulate. Prior to her coming here,
she is already on the list for elopement risk. However, since she'd been here, she never attempted to elope.
Basically, it is more on supervision. The staff are made aware of these elopement risk residents. Regarding
incident on 04/06/24, I was made aware on Sunday, 04/07/24 that she (R5) eloped and was in the hospital.
She (R5) cannot go out by herself, she needs staff or family assistance. She has Dementia, has
Schizophrenia and Schizo affective disorders. The exit doors have alarms. When staff heard an alarm, they
have to attend to the door and redirect resident who wants to go out. She (R5) came back last night; she
was placed on a 72-hour well-being check; I am sure her physician was notified and she remains in the
elopement risk and we will be monitoring her - one on one counseling; every 15 minute check; she needs to
be supervised all the time.
On 04/09/24 at 10:40 AM, R5 was observed sitting in her rollator walker by the nurses' station. She was
alert, oriented, wearing yellow nonskid socks. R5 was asked regarding incident on 04/06/24. R5 replied, I
came back from hospital last night. I was in the hospital down there. I had chest pain and I had pain in the
stomach and tooth. That time, I told the nurse that I was having chest pain, don't know his name, and he
was not paying attention or anything so I walked down there to the hospital. I was scared that I might be
having a heart attack, it frightens me. I was gone for a day.
Progress notes dated 04/08/24 time stamped 8:59 PM recorded R5 came back to facility.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145173
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/18/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Heather Health Care Center
15600 South Honore Street
Harvey, IL 60426
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(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 - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
On 04/09/24 at 11:40 AM, V1 was asked regarding elopement incident on R5. V1 replied, I am the one
investigating her elopement. She is alert, oriented to place, able to ambulate using a rollator. She was
placed on the elopement risk upon admission. Her referral paperwork stated that she had history of
elopement. All the staff were made aware that she is an elopement risk. For her, she had not displayed any
exit seeking behaviors since admission, she was placed in the Memory care unit, Unit 3, which is one of our
secured units. She is monitored and supervised - CNAs and nurses do rounds every hour. We also have
ambassador rounds which we check residents if they have behaviors, concerns and for needs. These are
the basic interventions that we implement and should be in the care plan. I was notified last 04/06/24, like
little after 10:00 PM by V4, the nurse, that she (R5) had left the building and was in the hospital. I asked him
about the details. He told me that CNA provided her with care around 9:30-9:35 PM and continued with her
rounds. The door alarm was activated roughly around 9:45 PM. He said he went down to door where the
alarm was and asked other CNAs to come. One went outside to search around but did not see her. They
started the headcount, initiated the code green. And that's when she discovered R5 was missing. He was
headed to the phone when he was given information that she (R5) was in the hospital. He made his
notification to me, to V2 (Director of Nursing) and V32 (Assistant Director of Nursing). We did the debriefing
and started the investigation to find out how it happened. We started to do in-services on staff regarding
elopement. We did not do any reporting to local state agency because she was found in less than an hour,
probably like 20 minutes and sustained no injuries. I still have no definitive answer as to how she (R5) was
able to get out that night. Nobody said that they saw her out the door and was never seen when they looked
outside. She exited from the exit door at the end of the hallway. That was the only one activated at the time
she was missing. And that was the conclusion that it was the main exit point.
On 04/09/24 at 1:32 PM, V30 was asked regarding R5's incident on 04/06/24. V30 verbalized, On 04/06/24
about 10:00 PM, I started my shift, I will be working night shift. The moment I was coming in the unit, I
headed to the break room. As I enter the break room, V4 came into the breakroom and asked me if I heard
an alarm. I didn't hear any sounding alarm, but something sounded like a call light. He (V4) said door alarm
was going off, and we need to do a head count. It was me and him (V4) doing the head count, while V3 was
doing the head count on the other side of the unit. As I do the head count, I immediately noticed that R5
was not in her room. I told V4. I started to look where the alarm was. I went out of the back door and back of
facility, but I did not see her (R5). I searched into the back alley but did not see her (R5). It was only me who
went and looked outside. I went back and as I was about to enter the unit again, V28 said R5 was in the
hospital. When I came in that time around 10:00 PM, I did not hear any alarm but as I entered Unit 3, the
alarm already went off. We did head count first, then I went outside to look. We were told during in services
that if we hear an alarm, do a head count first, then search from the door where alarm was going off.
R5's Hospital Records dated 04/07/24 recorded in part but not limited to the following:
Chief complaint - chest pain
History of Present Illness - presents to emergency department via emergency medical services for
evaluation after found wandering in traffic with a walker and without shoes. Patient (R5) resides at a nursing
home. Patient (R5) states she has been experiencing left sided chest pain for three days. She describes a
fullness at her chest. She has new onset tooth pain, shortness of breath, and left upper extremity pain. She
reports alerting nursing home staff of her symptoms. Patient (R5) became concerned due to having history
of a heart attack and decided to leave the facility due to not getting proper care.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
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145173
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Heather Health Care Center
15600 South Honore Street
Harvey, IL 60426
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Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
Review of systems: HENT (Head/eye/nose throat): tooth pain; Cardiovascular: Positive for chest pain and
leg swelling (chronic); Respiratory: Positive for shortness of breath; Musculoskeletal: Positive for left upper
extremity pain
Clinical Impression: Chest pain, Unspecified type
V29 (Physician/Hospital) stated during phone interview on 04/09/24 at 1:27 PM that R5 was found
wandering and came to the hospital for chest pain. V29 added, She is alert, oriented to time, place and
person. I was told by resident (R5) that she left on her own and she was having chest pain, and she was
admitted in the hospital.
V10 (Hospital Staff) also stated, I was the nurse assigned to R5. That was last Saturday, 04/06/24, she was
found in the middle of the road by a bystander. The bystander called paramedics and she was sent here.
She had no shoes at the time, said she was having chest pain. She told me that facility told her to leave and
helped her out the door. I called facility, spoke to V4. V4 said he saw her leaving the facility but then he
changed his story that he did not see her leaving, then changed his story that he just heard the door alarm.
On 04/10/24 at 9:30 AM, R5 was observed in her room, sitting in her rollator walker. Surveyor made a follow
up interview on the night she eloped from facility. R5 stated, When I went to the hospital, I was on my feet,
no socks. I walked on the rocks. A lady passed by, and she said if I needed help. She helped me and
brought me to the hospital. No one saw me when I left that night, I passed by the nurses' station though.
A follow up interview with V4 was conducted on 04/10/24 at 9:51 AM stating that he did not see R5 leaving
the facility and did not speak to the hospital staff about seeing her (R5) leaving the unit. V4 also stated that
he has no knowledge and awareness that R5 was complaining of chest pain on 04/06/24.
R5's care plan dated 03/30/24 documented:
R5 is at risk for elopement related to physical ability to leave unit/facility, exit seeking behavior at former
placement per hospital referral packet.
Interventions: Consider potential variables, boredom, thirst, hunger, need for toileting, pain, exercise,
companionship, exhaustion and over stimulation.
On 04/10/24 at 11:24 AM, V2 stated during interview, I believe R5 is on the elopement risk list. The list
needs to be updated as needed. The expectation from staff is they do rounds frequently; observe for signs
of behavior like exit seeking and residents should be directed. When door alarms, they should get up and
see where it is coming from. If it is a door alarm, they need to go to the door, look outside and around the
area. The rest of the staff are already doing the head count. If there is a missing resident, they should call
Code Green. V32 just told me today that she (R5) had an incident of elopement last 04/06/24. I was off
during the weekend and just came back today.
On 04/10/24 at 3:22 PM, V27 (Medical Director) was asked regarding R5 and elopement precautions in the
facility. V27 stated, R5 was the one who eloped. I was notified that she just eloped, did not find her, tried to
look for her everywhere and found that she was in the hospital. She has no history of elopement from what
I have known, not sure if she had one. She was placed in a locked unit. If it
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145173
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/18/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Heather Health Care Center
15600 South Honore Street
Harvey, IL 60426
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 - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
is a locked unit, staff wants to make sure it is locked all the time, which means it is secured making sure
everybody is safe and secured inside. Keep the place locked, secured. Monitor the flow on who is going and
coming. I don't know why it happened because it is a locked unit. We need to do an investigation how it
happened. Staff needs in-services regarding elopement prevention protocol and see if they follow the
protocol, and implement the protocol. Somebody did not follow the process. I am sure there is an
elopement protocol that I need to review. She (R5) came back, from what I remember on the same day and
there were no injuries, nothing significant based from the nurses' notes from the hospital. I was not aware
that she had chest pain. I did not know about it. Typically, if a resident complained of chest pain, take vital
signs, make them stable and call paramedics to hospital as I ordered.
Facility's policy titled, Elopement and Management of Missing Resident dated 03/28/2023 documented in
part but not limited to the following:
Policy: It is the policy of this facility to report and investigate all reports of missing residents and to minimize
risks of elopement.
Procedure:
1.
Responding to a Door Alarm:
a.
It is the responsibility of all staff to respond to activated door alarms to determine the reason for the alarm
sounding.
b.
If able to determine the reason for the alarm sounding, reset the door alarm and no further action is
needed.
c.
If unable to determine the reason for alarm sounding, CODE GREEN and the location of the CODE
GREEN should be announced 3 times over the intercom.
3. Suspected Missing Resident:
p. Upon return of the resident to the facility, the Director of Nursing or designee should:
vii. If resident sustained injury, a report will be made to local state agency.
On 04/11/24 at 10:51 AM, V1 was asked regarding R5's elopement incident notification to local state
agency. V1 replied, On 04/06/24, I was notified by V4 that she (R5) was missing. We did not do any
reporting to local health agency because she was located within an hour of missing with no injuries. When
she came back, we did not do any reporting as well because she has no injuries. I spoke to R5 when she
came back and did not mention that she went to the hospital because of chest pain. I called
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145173
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/18/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Heather Health Care Center
15600 South Honore Street
Harvey, IL 60426
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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F 0689
hospital and was told that she went there because of bunch of reasons but not chest pain.
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
R5's Hospital Discharge summary dated [DATE] recorded diagnosis: Atypical Chest Pain.
Residents Affected - Few
Potential for altered cardiac function - Intervention: Monitor for changes in status and report to MD (Medical
Doctor) as needed.
R5's care plan dated 04/04/24 documented:
Facility's policy titled Incident/Accident Reports dated 09/2020 stated in part but not limited to the following:
Procedure:
12. The Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing or Nursing Supervisor must notify:
a. (Name of local state agency) of any serious incident or accident. Serious means any incident or accident
that causes physical harm or injury to a resident.
Note: Physical harm or injury does not include skin tear or bruise or something covered with a band-aid.
Physical harm would include a broken bone, or blood flow not stopped by a band-aid or hospital or
emergency room treatment that involves more than diagnostic evaluation.
The Immediate Jeopardy that began on 04/06/24 was removed on 04/07/24 when the facility took the
following actions to remove the immediacy and correct the noncompliance.
Corrective Action Taken:
1. Upon readmission R5 was reassessed for elopement risk by social services on 04/08/2024 and deemed
an elopement risk. This was completed on 04/08/24, and verified with no concerns.
2. R5 returned to the facility, was readmitted from hospital on [DATE]. Per discharge records from hospital
no injuries were noted and no change in orders. Upon return, R5 was placed on the second floor unit observed and verified with no concerns.
3. R5 care plan was updated by Social Services pertaining to elopement on 04/08/2024. This was reviewed
and verified with no concerns.
4. On 04/08/2024 the DON, Administrator, ADON, Nurse Consultant and Medical Director reviewed the
facility policies related to the occurrence: Elopement, Routine Resident Checks, Exit Seeking, Abuse, and
Incidents/Accidents. No changes were made. This was reviewed, verified with no concerns noted.
- The Social Services Director and counselors are responsible for the assessments and updating care
plans. This was verified with V5 and reviewed with no concerns noted.
- The Administrator/designee is responsible for monitoring and reeducation of staff to ensure safety, verified
with V1, with no concerns noted.
- Resident in question R5 has been assessed every shift for pain. Nurse will immediately address
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145173
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/18/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Heather Health Care Center
15600 South Honore Street
Harvey, IL 60426
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(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 - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
any identified pain. This was initiated on 04/08/24 and ongoing. This was verified with V36, and confirmed
via electronic health records with no concerns noted.
- Nurse will monitor all residents for change of condition including new acute onset of pain. If change of
condition is identified, primary physician will be notified immediately. This was initiated on 04/08/24 and
ongoing. This was verified with no concerns noted.
Residents Affected - Few
- Resident was provided with appropriately fitting shoes on 04/11/24. This was verified with R5 with no
concerns noted.
Identifying other residents having the potential to be affected by the same deficient practice:
1. This failure has the potential to affect all residents who experience a change of condition resulting from
pain. No other residents were identified to have a change of condition as a result of pain. This was verified
with no concerns noted.
2. Resident elopement assessment and careplan updated upon re-admission initiated 04/08/24 and
completed on 04/08/24, verified with no concerns noted.
3. All residents were reassessed by the social services staff for elopement risk by social services on
04/08/2024 and completed on 04/10/24. Careplans were updated as needed. These were verified with no
concerns noted.
4. All new admissions will have an elopement risk assessment that will be completed within 24 hours by
Social Services staff upon admission and interim care plan will be initiated based off the assessment, and
will be reassessed every three months, and PRN (as needed) based on behaviors resulting in risk. These
were verified with no concerns noted.
5. All residents that are identified as at risk for elopement during admission had a review of their care plan
by social services staff and updates were made where applicable, completed on 04/10/24 and ongoing.
This was initiated on 04/08/24, and were verified with no concerns noted.
6. On 04/08/24 facility initiated the process of ensuring pictures of at-risk residents were placed in a binder
on all nursing stations (1st,2nd,3rd unit) and the receptionist desk which was completed on 04/10/24. This
is updated by Clinical Director as needed. Pictures are only privy to staff and placed in a manner that
promotes privacy and dignity. These were verified through observation; and interviews with V6 (LPN), V12
(LPN), V36 (LPN), V43 (CNA) and V44 (CNA), with no concerns noted.
7. On 04/08/24 facility initiated the process to ensure the list of residents at risk for elopement is placed at
the front desk. Pictures are posted on the bulletin at the front desk. Pictures are only privy to staff and
placed in a manner that promotes privacy and dignity. This was completed on 04/10/24 and will be updated
as needed by the Clinical Director. This was verified with V24 (Receptionist) with no concerns noted.
8. On 04/09/24 Special Resident Council Meetings were held by the Activity Director educating the
residents on the seriousness of safety, informed of the requirement to leave facility out on pass process.
Some of the residents are cognitive enough to be educated regarding facility rules/protocols and follow the
facility's rules they are not at risk for elopement. This was completed on 04/09/24 and will be ongoing for
newly admitted residents. This was verified with no concerns noted.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145173
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/18/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Heather Health Care Center
15600 South Honore Street
Harvey, IL 60426
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0689
Measures taken to ensure that the problem is corrected and will not recur.
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
9. The staff members on duty at the time of the occurrence on 3rd unit included 1 LPN, 2 CNA's received a
formal disciplinary action as well as re-education. This was reviewed, and verified with no concerns noted.
Residents Affected - Few
10. On 04/08/24 facility initiated the process of ensuring pictures of at-risk residents were placed in a binder
on all nursing stations (1st,2nd,3rd unit) and the receptionist desk which was completed on 04/10/24. This
is updated by Clinical Director as needed. Pictures are only privy to staff and placed in a manner that
promotes privacy and dignity. This was verified through observation and interviews, with no concerns noted.
11. Staff and managers are being reeducated by Administrator, DON, ADON, Clinical Director, Activity
Director, Scheduler, Nurse Consultant, Business Office Manager on routine resident checks, exit seeking,
incidents/accidents, change of condition, notifications for change of conditions, elopement policy and
procedure and where to locate the at risk of elopement binders. The reeducation was provided on 04/07/24
with a completion date of 04/08/24. Educations will continue to be provided for those employees who have
not received educations at the start of their shift. Routine checks allow the staff the opportunity to address
any identified resident needs, change of condition or medical concerns. These were verified with staff
interviews, with no concerns noted.
12. Reeducation provided by Administrator, Psychosocial Coordinator, Clinical Director regarding assessing
for elopement risk which was initiated 04/07/24 and completed on 04/08/24. This was verified with no
concerns noted.
13. Staff and managers are being reeducated by Administrator, DON, ADON, Clinical Director, Activity
Director, Scheduler, Nurse Consultant, Business Office Manager on elopement risk and reporting behaviors
or changes in factors related to elopement risk to appropriate discipline. This was started on 04/07/24 and
completed on 04/09/24. The reeducation was provided on 04/07/24 by the Administrator and her designees.
Educations will continue to be provided for those employees who have not received educations at the start
of their shift. These were verified with no concerns noted.
14. Staff and managers are being reeducated by Administrator, DON, ADON, Clinical Director, Activity
Director, Scheduler, Nurse Consultant, Business Office Manager regarding door alarms, checking to ensure
doors are opening and closing properly, responding to door alarms to ensure it was not triggered by a
resident, which started on 04/07/24 with a completion date of 04/09/24. This was verified with no concerns
noted.
15. The alarm at the north exit door on third unit was checked to ensure that it was functioning properly on
04/07/24 this was completed on 04/07/24. The facility building manager is assigned to monitor the alarm on
all units and lower level on day shift. Manager on duty and charge nurse will monitor the alarms on all units
and lower level on all shifts, weekends, nights and overnights. This is ongoing. This was verified upon
observation and interviews with no concerns noted.
16. The receptionist will monitor the front entrance door 8am-8pm. All other exit doors will be alarmed. The
door leading to the lobby area will remain alarmed. This was verified with no concerns noted.
17. Exterior door alarms will be checked by Maintenance Director, Manager on Duty, Unit Charge
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Heather Health Care Center
15600 South Honore Street
Harvey, IL 60426
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(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 - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
Nurse to ensure they are in working order on each shift. QA (Quality Assurance) initiated on 04/07/24 and
completed 04/07/24 and is ongoing. This was verified with no concerns noted.
Measures or systems the facility will alter to ensure that the problem will be corrected and will not recur.
18. A review of compliance using Quality Assurance Audit tool for elopement was completed by the Clinical
Director and completed by her designee and Door Alarm working condition started 04/07/24 by Clinical
Director and completed by her designee. The Elopement Audit started on 04/07/24 by the Clinical Director.
The Audits will be done weekly for four weeks, then monthly for 3 months, and then randomly by
Administrator, DON, until goal is attained in 4 months. This was verified and reviewed with no concerns
noted.
19. On 04/08/2024, the facility DON, Administrator and Nurse Consultant reviewed policies and procedures
listed below with the Medical Director. This review included but is not limited to staffing, environment,
addressing risk factors, and assessing changes in condition related to pain. The following policies were
reviewed with no changes made.
Changes in Condition - DON/ADON
- Elopement - Clinical Director/Activity Director/Business Office Manager
- Door Alarm - Maintenance Director/Scheduler/Business Office Manager/Housekeeping Supervisor
- Routine Checks - Scheduler/DON/ADON/Business Office Manager
- Incident/Accidents - DON/ADON
- A review of results of audit regarding elopement and door alarm working condition with the facility's
interdisciplinary team started on 04/07/24. Audits will be done weekly for four weeks, then monthly for 3
months, and then randomly by Administrator/designee until goal is attained in.
- During orientation of new hires, the new door alarm enhancements and functionality will be discussed and
the safety of it.
These were verified with no concerns noted.
Quality Assurance Plans to monitor facility performance:
- The facility Quality Assurance Team/ IDT (including Medical Director, Administrator, Social Services, DON,
ADON and facility consultant) shall meet monthly or as PRN. This was verified with no concerns noted.
- The QA meeting is held as needed and quarterly. An emergency QA meeting was held on 04/08/24 at
10am by the Administrator with the Interdisciplinary Care Team and Medical Director. The Elopement from
facility on 04/06/24 by the Administrator, DON, ADON, and Social Services. This was verified with no
concerns noted.
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(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145173
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/18/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Heather Health Care Center
15600 South Honore Street
Harvey, IL 60426
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0697
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record reviews, the facility failed to conduct pain assessment and provide necessary care and
treatment on a resident complaining of chest pain. This deficiency affect one (R5) of one resident reviewed
for pain. This deficiency resulted in R5 experiencing severe chest pain, eloped from the facility without
shoes on, to go to the nearest emergency room for further evaluation and treatment.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
R5 is a [AGE] year-old, female, admitted in the facility on 10/20/23 with diagnoses of Schizophrenia,
Unspecified; Schizoaffective Disorder, Unspecified; Dementia in other Diseases Classified Elsewhere,
Moderate, with Other Behavioral Disturbance; and Atherosclerotic Heart Disease of Native Coronary Artery
Without Angina Pectoris. MDS (Minimum Data Set) dated 04/01/24 documented R5's BIMS (Brief Interview
for Mental Status) score of 9 which means moderate impairment in cognition.
According to progress notes dated 04/06/24, at around 9:30 PM, V4 (Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN)
observed the alarm on the back door gone off and sounding. Code [NAME] for elopement was called and
headcount on the unit was initiated. One staff went outside to look for a resident who left unattended but
reported did not see anybody. Another staff helped with the head count. As staff conducting head count, a
staff from another unit received a call that R5 was in the hospital.
On 04/08/24 at 2:12 PM, V3 (Certified Nurse Aide, CNA) was asked regarding incident on 04/06/24 with
R5. V3 stated, On 04/06/24, I was the CNA on the floor, and she (R5) was my resident at the time. Like
around 8:00 to 9:00 PM, I started putting residents on bed. She came to me and asked if I was her CNA. I
said yes and asked if she needs something. She said she needed a brief and a blanket. I gave it to her, and
she went back to her room. She is not incontinent. Then, I continued to put other residents on bed.
Suddenly, the door alarmed. V4 (Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN) called me to check the alarm. He (V4), I
and V30 (CNA) checked residents in their rooms and did a head count. While we were doing the head
count, V28 (LPN) came down and said that R5 was in the hospital.
V4 was also interviewed on 04/08/24 at 2:45 PM, stated, On 04/06/24, I was the nurse assigned on R5.
Around 9:30 PM, I heard an alarm went off from the unit exit door. I asked myself, maybe somebody must
have used the door. So, I called Code [NAME] right away. Code [NAME] is for elopement. My staff, V3 and
V30 went to the door and went outside. While I do the head count, I found out R5 was missing. That would
be like 9:40 PM already. As we were doing the head count, V28 came down and said hospital called, said
R5 was in the hospital. I called hospital, was told that she (R5) was with them, in the emergency room.
R5 was able to leave facility on 04/06/24 unnoticed, unsupervised. R5 is a resident in the Memory Care
Unit, a secured and locked unit in the facility. Observation on 04/09/24 at 10:25 AM showed that the
hospital is located two blocks east from the exit door where R5 exited on 04/06/24. The hospital is situated
at the intersection of a busy street.
On 04/09/24 at 10:40 AM, R5 was observed sitting in her rollator walker by the nurses' station. Alert and
oriented, R5 was asked regarding incident on 04/06/24 when she eloped from the facility and went to the
hospital. R5 stated, I was in the hospital down there. I had chest pain and I had pain in the stomach and
tooth pain. That time, I told the nurse (don't know his name) that I was having chest pain and he was not
paying attention or anything, so I walked down there to the hospital. I was
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145173
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/18/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Heather Health Care Center
15600 South Honore Street
Harvey, IL 60426
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
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Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
gone for a day. I was scared that I might be having a heart attack, it frightens me. R5 also mentioned during
follow up interview, When I went to the hospital, I was on my feet, no socks. I walked on the rocks. A lady
passed by and she said if I needed help. She helped me and brought me to the hospital. I was having
extreme pain on my chest, 8 out of 10, (8 meaning severe pain). I had tooth ache as well and pain in my left
armpit. I was thinking I was having a heart attack at the time because I had one before and I know how it
feels. I was actually short of breath when I get into the hospital.
On 04/09/24 at 9:33 PM, V10 (Hospital Staff) was interviewed regarding R5. I was the nurse assigned to
her (R5). That was last Saturday, 04/06/24, she was found in the middle of the road by a bystander. The
bystander called paramedics and she was sent here. She had no shoes at the time, said she was having
chest pain. V29 (Physician/Hospital) also mentioned during interview, On 04/06/24, she was found
wandering and came for chest pain. She was admitted for chest pain. She is alert, oriented to time, place
and person. I was told by her (R5) that she left on her own and she was having chest pain, and she was
admitted .
Hospital records dated 04/07/24 recorded that R5's chief complaint was chest pain. According to history of
present illness, R5 resented to the emergency department after found wandering in traffic with a walker and
without shoes. R5 stated she has been experiencing left sided chest pain for 3 days. She describes a
fullness at her chest. She has new onset tooth pain, SOB (shortness of breath and left upper extremity
pain. She reports alerting nursing home staff of her symptoms. She became concerned due to having
history of a heart attack and decided to leave the facility due to not getting proper care. Hospital records
also documented the following:
Past Medical History: Atherosclerotic Heart Disease of Native Coronary Artery without Angina Pectoris
Review of systems:
HENT (Head/eye/nose throat): tooth pain
Cardiovascular: Positive for chest pain and leg swelling (chronic).
Respiratory: Positive for shortness of breath
Musculoskeletal: Positive for left upper extremity pain
Clinical Impression: Chest pain, unspecified type
R5's hospital Discharge summary dated [DATE] indicated: Diagnosis: Atypical Chest Pain
Progress notes dated 04/08/24 time stamped 8:59 PM recorded R5 came back to facility.
On 04/10/24 at 3:13 PM, V4 (Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN) was asked if R5 complained of chest pain on
04/06/24. V4 stated, On 04/06/24, I was the nurse assigned on R5. No, she did not complain of any chest
pain. I was not aware of her having chest pain.
V1 (Administrator) was also asked regarding R5 chest pain on 04/06/24. V1 verbalized, On 04/06/24, I was
notified by V4 that she (R5) was missing. When she (R5) came back, I spoke to her, did not
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Department of Health & Human Services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145173
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/18/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Heather Health Care Center
15600 South Honore Street
Harvey, IL 60426
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(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0697
mention that she went to the hospital because of chest pain. I called hospital and was told that she went
there because of bunch of reasons but not chest pain.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
On 04/10/24 at 3:22 PM, V27 (Medical Director) stated during interview, I was not aware that she had chest
pain. I was notified that she just eloped. Typically, if a resident complained of chest pain, take vital signs,
make them stable and call paramedics to hospital as ordered.
V36 (LPN) was interviewed on 04/15/24 at 1:43 PM regarding R5. V36 mentioned, I have taken care of R5.
I am not aware of any chest pain complaint, just body pain. If a resident complained of chest pain, if they
have an order for Nitro, we give it to them. If no order, I will call physician for order; monitor resident, take
vital signs and follow physician's order.
On 04/16/24 at 10:14 AM, V32 (Assistant Director of Nursing) was asked regarding chest pain. V32
verbalized, When a resident is complaining of pain, staff must do the vital signs, notify physician and send
resident out as ordered. Pain is subjective, we cannot say they are not having it. Whatever residents say if it
is pain, it is pain.
R5's care plans (CP) documented the following:
ADL (activities of daily living) functional performance deficit (CP dated 04/04/24) - Intervention: Monitor for
presence of pain, intolerance during ambulation.
Potential for altered cardiac function (CP dated 04/04/24) - Intervention: Monitor for changes in status and
report to MD (Medical Doctor) as needed.
Potential for alteration in health condition (CP dated 04/04/24) - Intervention: Notify MD and family with any
changes in condition.
Facility's policy titled, Pain Management Evaluation dated 09/2020 stated in part but not limited to the
following:
Purpose: Our mission is to facilitate resident independence, promote resident comfort and preserve
resident dignity.
Procedure:
2. Acute pain is generally pain of abrupt onset and limited duration, often associated with an adverse
chemical, thermal or mechanical stimulus such as surgery, trauma and acute illness.
4. During the pain evaluation, determine the most workable pain rating scale for the resident. The following
scales are available:
a. The numeric rating scale (NRS): 1-3 (mild), 4-6 (mod), 7-10 (severe);
b. PAINAD scale 1-3 (mild), 4-6 (mod), 7-10 (severe);
5. Pain will be evaluated each shift
Facility's policy titled Change of Condition (Resident) dated 09/20 documented in part but not
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No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145173
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/18/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Heather Health Care Center
15600 South Honore Street
Harvey, IL 60426
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 0697
limited to the following:
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Purpose: To ensure that the resident's physician/physician on call/NP (Nurse Practitioner) and responsible
party is kept informed regarding the resident's change in condition.
Residents Affected - Few
Policy: The attending physician or physician on call/NP and responsible party will be notified with changes
in a resident's condition.
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