F 0600
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
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
interview and record review, the facility failed to prevent employee to resident verbal abuse for 1 of 3
residents (R3) reviewed for abuse in the sample of 8.
Findings include:
R3's Face Sheet documents R3's diagnoses to include: Vascular Dementia, Mild, With Other Behavioral
Disturbance; Major Depressive Disorder, Recurrent, Unspecified, Unspecified Hearing Loss and Encounter
for Palliative Care.
R3's Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] documents R3 is severely cognitively impaired and requires
assist from staff for Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
The facility's document, Report Form-IDPH (Illinois Department of Public Health) Notification, documents:
Date of incident: 7/17/23, not reported until 7/21/23. R3 was identified as the resident involved. The report
documents the type of incident as alleged abuse, verbal. Per the report, Another staff member reported
inappropriate verbal interaction between a staff member and a resident. Staff member immediately
suspended pending investigation. Resident assessed; no physical or psychosocial injury noted. Final to
follow. Per the report, R3's Power of Attorney (POA), Medical Doctor (MD) and the police were notified on
7/21/23. Under Verification of Incident Investigation/Administrative Summary the report documents the type
of incident as allegation of verbal/physical abuse. A brief description of the incident/event is documented as,
A C.N.A. (Certified Nursing Assistant) of the facility reports that another C.N.A. used inappropriate
language and attempted to make a resident sit down in her wheelchair. At the time of the event, the
resident was having behaviors of exit seeking and walking without an assistive device unsafely. Individuals
with direct knowledge of incident/event and/or those interviewed were identified as (V16) CNA, (V9) CNA
and (V4) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Per the report, V4, V9 and V16 were interviewed on 7/21/23.
Under Immediate Actions Taken (assessments, reporting, suspensions, etc.) it documents R3's Primary
Care Physician and family/POA (Power of Attorney), local police, Medical Director and IDPH were notified,
and incident was reported to the administrator on 7/21/23, and V9 was suspended pending the
investigation. The Verification of Incident Investigation/Administrative Summary dated 7/26/23 documents,
Follow-up Actions taken: in servicing the LPN on duty regarding abuse/neglect, in servicing certified nursing
staff on abuse/neglect and resident rights, trauma assessment, updated care plan, and social service
director to meet with resident x 2 weeks to assure no psychosocial issues. The report does not document
whether the allegation of abuse was substantiated or not after investigation completed.
A staff interview with V4, LPN dated 7/21/23 was included in the abuse investigation and documented
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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.
LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER
REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
TITLE
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145286
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/19/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Staunton Health and Rehab Ctr
215 West Pennsylvania Avenue
Staunton, IL 62088
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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 - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
V4's statement as, Staff told me that (V9) was a little rough with (R3). (V9) was in a bad mood all night, just
frustrated and she was saying, I'm over this. I just want to go home. The next day I spoke to (V9) concerning
the issue. I asked her if she was rough with (R3). (V9) told me I was short with her. I counseled her on the
behavior, telling her that it was unacceptable and how she can't take it out on a resident. I told her if she
gets frustrated to walk away and get another staff. There was a hand-written question on V4's typed
statement that documented question/answer: Did she describe what she meant by short? No, she didn't. I
didn't ask all the details. I checked on (R3) to check her blood sugars and she was fine. The blood sugars
were a normal check. At the bottom of the statement another handwritten statement documented, If (V9)
raised her voice, sometimes (R3) just looks past you and won't acknowledge you. She might have been
trying to get her attention. I believe that whole heartedly. This document had V4's name on it and was
signed by V1, Administrator and labeled as phone interview 7/21/23.
V16, CNA's written statement, dated 7/17/23 documents, As we were serving supper (R3) started getting
agitated and trying to get up, wanting to leave. I told (V4) that it might be a good idea to give (R3)
something to calm her down as the day before she had done something to the point she was going after
other residents. I assumed she did and the next thing I know she was at the nurse's desk, and the chair
alarm was going off. I came down the hall and (V9) was going on about she wasn't dealing with it. I told her
to let her go that I would take care of her. I walked down one hall with her, and she turned to go to
employee entrance exit so I walked with her not really letting her get around me. We were about to room
(xxx) when (V9) approached with (R3's) wheelchair (w/c). As (R3) had her back to (V9), with (V9) behind
the chair, she grabbed her waist and forcefully put her in the chair. As she did, she said, Sit the f*** down.
(R3's) eyes got big and she became more agitated and started swinging her hands. I again stated to (V9)
that I had (R3) and to walk away. Within an hour of this, as (R3) and I was down the hall further by room
(xxx) (V9) stood in front of the exit door telling me to let her (R3) go. By this point I had (R3) calmer and it
was almost as if (V9) was trying to provoke her (R3). At around 6:15 PM (V9) and (unknown CNA) came
out of the breakroom and one of them had made the comment they were getting her chair and she WILL sit
down. At this point I almost lost it and told them no one was getting the chair and I had her calmed down
and to leave her alone. I told the nurse about the incident. She asked where (V9) was, but by then she was
off, and she said she'd let (V2) know. I contacted the administrator the next day, but I was unable to reach
her. This handwritten statement was signed by V16.
On 12/14/23 at 3:33 PM V1 stated the abuse report regarding V9 and R3 does not say whether the abuse
allegation was substantiated or not, but stated it was not substantiated because it was on person's word
against another's and there was no proof that it happened. V1 stated she did interviews with staff and
residents and the allegation was unfounded due to lack of evidence.
The facility's policy, Abuse Policy revised 9/15/23 documents, Purpose: To provide guidance and
procedures to the facility and staff to assure residents remain to be free from abuse, neglect, exploitation,
misappropriation of property, deprivation of goods and services by staff or mistreatment. Responsibility: The
administrator and /or designee is the facility abuse coordinator for the facility. It is the responsibility of all
facility staff to assure that all residents remain to be free from abuse, including injuries of unknown origin,
neglect, exploitation, misappropriation of property, deprivation of goods and services by staff or
mistreatment. It is all staff responsibility report any allegation or witnessed abuse immediately to the
administrator (Abuse Coordinator). Procedure: Establishing an environment that promotes resident
sensitivity, resident security, and prevention of mistreatment; immediately protecting residents involved in
identified reports of possible abuse, neglect, exploitation, mistreatment, and
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145286
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/19/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Staunton Health and Rehab Ctr
215 West Pennsylvania Avenue
Staunton, IL 62088
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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 - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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misappropriation of property; implementing systems to promptly and aggressively investigate all reports
and allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, misappropriation of property and mistreatment, and making
the necessary changes to prevent further occurrences; and filing accurate and timely investigative reports.
This policy further documents: Any staff member or person suspected of abuse will be escorted by staff out
of the facility and will be notified that they are not permitted back into the facility until the investigation has
been complete. The facility will report all allegations of abuse immediately to the Administrator and timely to
the proper authorities to include IDPH, Ombudsman, Local Police Department, POA, and MD in a timely
manner.
Event ID:
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145286
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/19/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Staunton Health and Rehab Ctr
215 West Pennsylvania Avenue
Staunton, IL 62088
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 0609
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper
authorities.
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to immediately report abuse for 1 of 3 residents
(R3) reviewed for reporting of abuse allegations in the sample of 8.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
The facility's document, Report Form-IDPH (Illinois Department of Public Health) Notification, documents:
Date of incident: 7/17/23, not reported until 7/21/23. R3 was identified as the resident involved. The report
documents the type of incident as alleged abuse, verbal. Per the report, Another staff member reported
inappropriate verbal interaction between a staff member and a resident. Staff member immediately
suspended pending investigation. Resident assessed; no physical or psychosocial injury noted. Final to
follow. Per the report, R3's Power of Attorney (POA), Medical Doctor (MD) and the police were notified on
7/21/23. Under Verification of Incident Investigation/Administrative Summary the report documents the type
of incident as allegation of verbal/physical abuse. A brief description of the incident/event is documented as,
A C.N.A. (Certified Nursing Assistant) of the facility reports that another C.N.A. used inappropriate
language and attempted to make a resident sit down in her wheelchair. At the time of the event, the
resident was having behaviors of exit seeking and walking without an assistive device unsafely. Under
Immediate Actions Taken (assessments, reporting, suspensions, etc.) it documents Verification of Incident
Investigation/Administrative Summary dated 7/26/23 documents, Follow-up Actions taken: in servicing the
LPN on duty regarding abuse/neglect, in servicing certified nursing staff on abuse/neglect and resident
rights, trauma assessment, updated care plan, and social service director to meet with resident x 2 weeks
to assure no psychosocial issues.
A staff interview with V4, LPN dated 7/21/23 was included in the abuse investigation and documented V4's
statement as, Staff told me that (V9) was a little rough with (R3). (V9) was in a bad mood all night, just
frustrated and she was saying, I'm over this. I just want to go home. The next day I spoke to (V9) concerning
the issue. I asked her if she was rough with (R3). (V9) told me I was short with her. I counseled her on the
behavior, telling her that it was unacceptable and how she can't take it out on a resident. I told her if she
gets frustrated to walk away and get another staff.
V16, CNA's written statement, dated 7/17/23 documents, As we were serving supper (R3) started getting
agitated and trying to get up, wanting to leave. I told (V4) that it might be a good idea to give (R3)
something to calm her down as the day before she had done something to the point she was going after
other residents. I assumed she did and the next thing I know she was at the nurse's desk and the chair
alarm was going off. I came down the hall and (V9) was going on about she wasn't dealing with it. I told her
to let her go that I would take care of her. I walked down one hall with her, and she turned to go to
employee entrance exit so I walked with her not really letting her get around me. We were about to room
(xxx) when (V9) approached with (R3's) wheelchair (w/c). As (R3) had her back to (V9), with (V9) behind
the chair, she grabbed her waist and forcefully put her in the chair. As she did, she said, Sit the f*** down.
(R3's) eyes got big and she became more agitated and started swinging her hands. I again stated to (V9)
that I had (R3) and to walk away. Within an hour of this, as (R3) and I was down the hall further by room
(xxx) (V9) stood in front of the exit door telling me to let her go. By this point I had (R3) calmer and it was
almost as if (V9) was trying to provoke her. At around 6:15 PM (V9) and (unknown CNA) came out of the
breakroom and one of them had made the comment they were getting her chair and she WILL sit down. At
this point I almost lost it and told them no one was getting the chair and I had her calmed down and to
leave her alone. I told the
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No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145286
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/19/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Staunton Health and Rehab Ctr
215 West Pennsylvania Avenue
Staunton, IL 62088
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 0609
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
nurse about the incident. She asked where (V9) was, but by then she was off, and she said she'd let (V2)
know. I contacted the administrator the next day, but I was unable to reach her.
On 12/14/23 at 3:33 PM V1 stated she would expect to be notified immediately if abuse is suspected and
stated she should have been notified on 7/17/23 when the alleged abuse occurred but she was not notified
until 7/21/23. V1 stated V16, CNA told her she tried to call the next day after the alleged abuse occurred but
V1 was in a meeting so V16 was unable to get in touch with her. V1 stated V4, LPN, did not notify her of the
alleged abuse after V16 informed V4 on 7/17/23. V1 stated there should have been no delay in contacting
her to report the alleged abuse. She stated she suspended V9 as soon as she was aware of the allegation
of abuse on 7/21/23 but stated V9 did continue to work for the next 3 days after the abuse allegedly
occurred.
The facility's policy, Abuse Policy revised 9/15/23 documents, Purpose: To provide guidance and
procedures to the facility and staff to assure residents remain to be free from abuse, neglect, exploitation,
misappropriation of property, deprivation of goods and services by staff or mistreatment. Responsibility: The
administrator and /or designee is the facility abuse coordinator for the facility. It is the responsibility of all
facility staff to assure that all residents remain to be free from abuse, including injuries of unknown origin,
neglect, exploitation, misappropriation of property, deprivation of goods and services by staff or
mistreatment. It is all staff responsibility report any allegation or witnessed abuse immediately to the
administrator (Abuse Coordinator). Procedure: Establishing an environment that promotes resident
sensitivity, resident security, and prevention of mistreatment; immediately protecting residents involved in
identified reports of possible abuse, neglect, exploitation, mistreatment, and misappropriation of property;
implementing systems to promptly and aggressively investigate all reports and allegations of abuse,
neglect, exploitation, misappropriation of property and mistreatment, and making the necessary changes to
prevent further occurrences; and filing accurate and timely investigative reports. This policy further
documents: Any staff member or person suspected of abuse will be escorted by staff out of the facility and
will be notified that they are not permitted back into the facility until the investigation has been complete.
The facility will report all allegations of abuse immediately to the Administrator and timely to the proper
authorities to include IDPH, Ombudsman, Local Police Department, POA, and MD in a timely manner.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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No. 0938-0391
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145286
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/19/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Staunton Health and Rehab Ctr
215 West Pennsylvania Avenue
Staunton, IL 62088
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0610
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure an allegation of abuse was thoroughly investigated
timely and the alleged perpetrator of abuse was removed from direct patient contact while the allegation
was investigated for 1 of 3 residents (R3) reviewed for abuse in the sample of 8.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
R3's Face Sheet documents her diagnoses to include: Vascular Dementia, Mild, With Other Behavioral
Disturbance; Major Depressive Disorder, Recurrent, Unspecified, Unspecified Hearing Loss and Encounter
for Palliative Care.
R3's Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] documents R3 is severely cognitively impaired and requires
assist from staff for Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
The facility's document, Report Form-IDPH (Illinois Department of Public Health) Notification, documents:
Date of incident: 7/17/23, not reported until 7/21/23. R3 was identified as the resident involved. The report
documents the type of incident as alleged abuse, verbal. Per the report, Another staff member reported
inappropriate verbal interaction between a staff member and a resident. Staff member immediately
suspended pending investigation. Resident assessed; no physical or psychosocial injury noted. Final to
follow. Per the report, R3's Power of Attorney (POA), Medical Doctor (MD) and the police were notified on
7/21/23. Under Verification of Incident Investigation/Administrative Summary the report documents the type
of incident as allegation of verbal/physical abuse. A brief description of the incident/event is documented as,
A C.N.A. (Certified Nursing Assistant) of the facility reports that another C.N.A. used inappropriate
language and attempted to make a resident sit down in her wheelchair. At the time of the event, the
resident was having behaviors of exit seeking and walking without an assistive device unsafely. Individuals
with direct knowledge of incident/event and/or those interviewed were identified as (V16) CNA, (V9) CNA
and (V4) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Per the report, V4, V9 and V16 were interviewed on 7/21/23.
Under Immediate Actions Taken (assessments, reporting, suspensions, etc.) it documents R3's Primary
Care Physician and family/POA (Power of Attorney), local police, Medical Director and IDPH were notified,
and incident was reported to the administrator on 7/21/23, and V9 was suspended pending the
investigation. The report does not document whether the allegation of abuse was substantiated or not after
investigation completed.
A staff interview with V4, LPN dated 7/21/23 was included in the abuse investigation and documented V4's
statement as, Staff told me that (V9) was a little rough with (R3). (V9) was in a bad mood all night, just
frustrated and she was saying, I'm over this. I just want to go home. The next day I spoke to (V9) concerning
the issue. I asked her if she was rough with (R3). (V9) told me I was short with her. I counseled her on the
behavior, telling her that it was unacceptable and how she can't take it out on a resident. I told her if she
gets frustrated to walk away and get another staff.
V16, CNA's written statement, dated 7/17/23 documents, As we were serving supper (R3) started getting
agitated and trying to get up, wanting to leave. I told (V4) that it might be a good idea to give (R3)
something to calm her down as the day before she had done something to the point she was going after
other residents. I assumed she did and the next thing I know she was at the nurse's desk and the chair
alarm was going off. I came down the hall and (V9) was going on about she wasn't dealing with it. I told her
to let her go that I would take care of her. I walked down one hall with her, and she turned to go to
employee entrance exit so I walked with her not really letting her get around
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Event ID:
Facility ID:
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No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145286
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/19/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Staunton Health and Rehab Ctr
215 West Pennsylvania Avenue
Staunton, IL 62088
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0610
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
me. We were about to room (xxx) when (V9) approached with (R3's) wheelchair (w/c). As (R3) had her back
to (V9), with (V9) behind the chair, she grabbed her waist and forcefully put her in the chair. As she did, she
said, Sit the f*** down. (R3's) eyes got big and she became more agitated and started swinging her hands. I
again stated to (V9) that I had (R3) and to walk away. Within an hour of this, as (R3) and I was down the
hall further by room (xxx) (V9) stood in front of the exit door telling me to let her go. By this point I had (R3)
calmer and it was almost as if (V9) was trying to provoke her. At around 6:15 PM (V9) and (unknown CNA)
came out of the breakroom and one of them had made the comment they were getting her chair and she
WILL sit down. At this point I almost lost it and told them no one was getting the chair and I had her calmed
down and to leave her alone. I told the nurse about the incident. She asked where (V9) was, but by then
she was off, and she said she'd let (V2) know. I contacted the administrator the next day, but I was unable to
reach her. This handwritten statement was signed by V16.
V9's Time Sheet documents she continued to work every day after alleged abuse occurred including
7/18/23, 7/19/23, and 7/20/23.
On 12/14/23 at 3:33 PM V1, Administrator, stated the abuse report regarding V9 and R3 does not say
whether the abuse allegation was substantiated or not, but stated it was not substantiated because it was
on person's word against another's and there was no proof that it happened. V1 stated she did interviews
with staff and residents and the allegation was unfounded due to lack of evidence. V1 stated she would
expect to be notified immediately if abuse is suspected and stated she should have been notified on
7/17/23 when the alleged abuse occurred but she was not notified until 7/21/23. V1 stated V16, CNA told
her she tried to call the next day after the alleged abuse occurred but V1 was in a meeting so V16 was
unable to get in touch with her. V1 stated V4, LPN, did not notify her of the alleged abuse when V16
informed V4 on 7/17/23. V1 stated there should have been no delay in contacting her to report the alleged
abuse. She stated she suspended V9 as soon as she was aware of the allegation of abuse on 7/21/23 but
stated V9 did continue to work for the next 3 days after the abuse allegedly occurred.
The facility's policy, Abuse Policy revised 9/15/23 documents, Purpose: To provide guidance and
procedures to the facility and staff to assure residents remain to be free from abuse, neglect, exploitation,
misappropriation of property, deprivation of goods and services by staff or mistreatment. Responsibility: The
administrator and /or designee is the facility abuse coordinator for the facility. It is the responsibility of all
facility staff to assure that all residents remain to be free from abuse, including injuries of unknown origin,
neglect, exploitation, misappropriation of property, deprivation of goods and services by staff or
mistreatment. It is all staff responsibility report any allegation or witnessed abuse immediately to the
administrator (Abuse Coordinator). Procedure: Establishing an environment that promotes resident
sensitivity, resident security, and prevention of mistreatment; immediately protecting residents involved in
identified reports of possible abuse, neglect, exploitation, mistreatment, and misappropriation of property;
implementing systems to promptly and aggressively investigate all reports and allegations of abuse,
neglect, exploitation, misappropriation of property and mistreatment, and making the necessary changes to
prevent further occurrences; and filing accurate and timely investigative reports. This policy further
documents: Any staff member or person suspected of abuse will be escorted by staff out of the facility and
will be notified that they are not permitted back into the facility until the investigation has been complete.
The facility will report all allegations of abuse immediately to the Administrator and timely to the proper
authorities to include IDPH, Ombudsman, Local Police Department, POA, and MD in a timely manner.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Facility ID:
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