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Inspection visit

Inspection

Thryve of BurbankCMS #1452111 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0550 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow their employee handbook on cell phone usage by having a staff member take a personal phone call while providing care to a resident. This failure affected 1 (R1) of 3 residents reviewed for resident rights in a total sample of 6. Findings include:R1 is a [AGE] year-old male originally admitted on [DATE] with medical diagnosis that include and are not limited to: paraplegia, diabetes mellitus type 2, convulsions, hypertension, unspecified injury at unspecified level of cervical spinal cord, and colostomy status. Per the Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], reads: Brief Interview for Mental Status score 15/15, cognitively intact.On 9/2/2025 at 11:17 AM, R1 stated an incident occurred on Thursday, 8/28/25 around 4:00 PM. R1 stated during R1's shower on the shower bed by the nurse's station shower room a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) was using her cell phone, using face time during R1's shower. R1 cannot provided the name of the CNA. R1 describes the CNA as a skinny African American women. R1 states that the CNA works morning shift, but on August 28, 2025, that CNA stayed until 5:00 PM. R1 states he told his family member about the incident that same evening and did not let management know. R1 stated he did not let management know about the incident because he gets nervous, or his heart begins to race, and he wants to prevent his seizures. R1 stated the incident only occurred 1 time. R1 stated the shower bed is broken. R1 states he does feel safe in the facility. R1 states he has not heard from other residents about cell phone usage during showers in the facility.On 9/2/2025 at 1:28PM, V6 (License Practical Nurse/LPN) stated V6 (LPN) worked day shift on Thursday, 8/28/2025 and was R1's nurse for the day. V6 stated V5 (CNA) was R1's CNA giving R1 a shower on Thursday 8/28/2025. V6 (LPN) stated on 8/28/2025, V6 (LPN) observed V5 (CNA) using V5's (CNA) personal phone and air pods (wireless headphones) while providing patient care to R1. V6 stated she told V5 (CNA) to get off her phone while V5 (CNA) provides patient care. V6 (LPN) reported the incident to the assistant director of nurse on 8/29/2025 day shift. V6 stated she did not observe V5 (CNA) on facetime. V6 stated it is expected for staff not to use their personal phones at while providing patient care.On 9/2/2025 at 2:11 PM V5 (CNA) stated she provided a shower to R1 on 8/28/2025. V5 stated R1 is dependent on staff for lower body related to patient's diagnosis of paraplegia. V5 (CNA) stated she received an emergency personal phone call on 8/28/2025 during R1's shower from V5's family member. V5 (CNA) stated she apologized to R1 for the phone call. V5 stated she was never on facetime. V5 (CNA) said she had her air pods on her ear and when her personal phone rang, it answered the phone call on its own. V5 (CNA) said she had education and had to sign a write up for using air pods/personal cell phone usage. V5 (CNA) states there is no reason why R1 thinks V5 was on facetime during R1s shower on 8/28/2025. V5 (CNA) states she should have not been using the air pods, cell phone during patient care. V5 (CNA) states it is expected for staff not to use their personal cell phone or wear air pod devices during patient care.On 9/2/2025 at 2:52 PM V8 (Director of Nurse/DON) stated she holds a monthly meeting (continued on next page) Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE TITLE (X6) DATE FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Facility ID: If continuation sheet Page 1 of 2 Event ID: 145211 Printed: 05/15/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION 145211 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 09/03/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Thryve of Burbank 5400 West 87th Street Burbank, IL 60459 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 0550 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete telling staff they are not allowed to use their personal phones in resident areas. V8 stated if she personally sees staff using their personal phones, she advises staff to step out of the resident areas. V8 was informed on 8/29/2025 of the incident with R1 that occurred on 8/28/2025. V8 stated R1 was upset because V5 (CNA) was on her personal cell phone during R1's shower on 8/28/2025. V8 (DON) stated V6 (LPN) told V5 (CNA) to get off her phone. V8 (CNA) is expected to not be on a personal phone call during R1's shower.On 9/2/2025 at 3:03 PM V9 (Administrator) stated he was made aware, today on 9/2/2025 that V5 (CNA) was using her personal phone during R1's shower that occurred on 8/28/2025. V9 (Administrator) was informed of R1's incident by the Assistant Director of Nursing. V9 (Administrator) stated that all staff upon hire and at the monthly meetings, V9 informs staff not to use personal cell phone in resident areas or on the units. V9 (Administrator) stated if staff are seen on their personal phones, he would educate the staff not to use their personal phone in resident areas, write the staff up if seen on a phone call in resident areas. V9 (Administrator) states staff must be off the unit to answer personal phone calls. V9 (Administrator) states they do not have a cell phone policy, documents provided was a page from the handbook stating: Do not use devices during working time that obstruct or restrict your hearing (such as cell phones, MP4 players, (cellular phone brand name), and other similar devices), expect for cell phone use authorized by management.Per the Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], MDS section GG reviewed, R1 requires staff assistance with bilateral lower extremity related to medical diagnosis of paraplegia. R1 is dependent on staff with shower/bathe self. The MAR on 8/2025 documents R1 received a shower on 8/28/2025. R1 shower days are on Monday and Thursday day shift. A review of R1 care plan reviews patient has an alteration in musculoskeletal status r/t paraplegia, limited mobility.V5's (CNA) employee disciplinary form dated 9/1/2025 formal warning with supervisors' signature V8 (DON), Rule 25: Unauthorized use of cell phones, or similar devices, telephones or other equipment for personal needs. V5's (CNA) job performance/behavior deficiency: use of electronic devices on unit. V5's (CNA) employee disciplinary form supervisor support: Personal devices like smartphones and tablets are widely used in healthcare for communication, access to clinical information, and patient monitoring, but their use requires strict security policies and professional self-regulation to prevent patient safety issues and ensure HIPAA compliance. While devices offer significant benefits such as improved efficiency, better communication, and expanded access to telehealth services, the also present risks like distraction, data breaches, and a potential for depersonalizing care if not managed properly.Employee handbook: Do not use devices during working time that obstruct or restrict your hearing (such as cell phones, MP4 players, (cellular phone brand name), and other similar devices), except for cell phone use authorized by management. Event ID: Facility ID: 145211 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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Citations

1 citation recorded*CMS

What do CMS severity letters mean?

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

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

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

  • 0550GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F550 - Resident Rights

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

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What happened during the September 3, 2025 survey of Thryve of Burbank?

This was a inspection survey of Thryve of Burbank on September 3, 2025. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at Thryve of Burbank on September 3, 2025?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her right..."

What type of survey was this?

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

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