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Inspection visit

Health inspection

LEE MANORCMS #1453821 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 0684 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to transcribe and follow physician orders for wound treatment of a surgical wound for 5 days, and failed to notify the resident representative of the treatment plan to leave sutures in place beyond the usual time frame, for 1 of 1 resident (R2) reviewed for physician orders and notification. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: On 3/31/23 at 10:44AM, V18 (R2's family) said the facility left R2 sutures in longer than they were supposed to, and the sutures were supposed to only stay in for 10 days. V18 said R2 got sutures on 2/14/23 after sustaining a laceration to the right leg when she was being transferred to bed. R2's face sheet shows R2 has diagnosis of pain in left shoulder, pain left knee, atherosclerotic heart disease, heredity and idiopathic neuropathy, obesity, bilateral artificial knee, urinary tract infection, other abnormalities of gait and mobility, other reduced mobility, abnormal posture, history of falling. R2's face sheet denotes R2 has a power of attorney for care. R2 MDS (Minimum Data Set), dated 1/4/23, denotes, in-part, R2's BIMs score of 11 (mild cognitive impairment). On 4/4/23 at 10:27AM, V11 (wound treatment nurse) said R2 sustained a laceration to the right leg during a wheelchair to bed transfer. V11 said R2 saw the wound doctor on 3/1/23, and the wound treatments to the right leg was changed on 3/1/23. V11 said the orders were not initiated until 3/6/23. V11 said the orders were changed to Bactroban and calcium alginate. V11 said Bactroban is an antimicrobial that treats and prevents infections, and calcium alginate is used as an absorbent with there is exudate from the wound. V11 said physician orders should be implemented immediately when ordered. V11 said initiating the wound treatment on 3/6/23, five days after the physician order, was not appropriate when following physician orders. V11 (wound treatment nurse) said the plan was to keep R2's sutures in place longer than usual. V11 said the physician removed several sutures from R2's right leg wound, and the plan was to keep the 3 sutures in place so that the wound would not fail (open). V11 said she did not discuss this with the family, she only informed the family that the wound was stable. V11 said a care plan was not developed for the sutures, there was a plan of care for the right leg wound. Review of R2's wound care assessment and progress note, dated 3/1/23, denotes, in-part, exam, reviewed patients' chart, discussed prognosis and tx (treatment) options with nursing staff and patient, removed all non-productive sutures today, leaving distal 3 present for removal next week. Dressed RLE (right lower extremity) wound with Bactroban, adaptic, calcium alginate and foam island, continue 3x/wk (week) after 0.9% NS( normal saline) and cover with tubi grip and derma saver. Dressed LLE (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: 145382 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 145382 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/06/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Lee Manor 1301 Lee Street Des Plaines, IL 60018 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 0684 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few (left lower extremity) wound with Bactroban and foam island, continue 3x/week after 0.9% NS (normal saline) wash and cover with tubi-grip and derma saver. R2's physician order sheet, dated 3/3/23 with start date of 3/6/23, denotes, in-part; apply to RLE (right lower extremity) laceration topically every day shift every Monday, Wednesday, Friday for wound care after 0.9NS (normal saline) cleanse and cover with adaptic, calcium alginate and bordered foam. cover with tubi-grip and derma saver to RLE (right lower extremity). On 4/4/23 at 2:24 PM, V17 (Director of Nursing) said the nurse should follow physician orders when they are received. V17 said it is her expectation that the nurse transcribe and carry out orders before their shift ends. V17 said it is her expectation that a STAT (emergency) order is carried out immediately. On 4/4/23 at 2:35 PM, V20 (wound physician) said he expects the facility to follow any orders that he gives for treatment. V20 said he ordered the calcium alginate because R2 had small drainage to the right leg wound.V20 said the calcium alginate was not vital to treatment, it was for absorption. V20 said he saw R2 on 3/1/23, and R2 did not have any signs of infection to the right leg wound, no redness, no swelling. V20 said he removed the non-vital sutures on 3/1/23, and the plan was to leave the sutures in for a longer period so that the wound did not open up. V20 said R2 had poor circulation, and that would affect wound healing. Facility policy titled Change in a resident's condition or status, denotes in-part our facility shall promptly notify the resident, his or her attending physician and representative (sponsor) of changes in the residents medical/mental condition and/or status. Facility policy titled wound care denotes in-part the purpose of this is to provide guidelines for the care of wounds to promote healing. Verify that there is a physician order for procedures. Assemble the equipment and supplies as needed. Dressing material as indicated; antiseptic as ordered. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145382 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.

  • 0684GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F684 - Quality of care

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the April 6, 2023 survey of LEE MANOR?

This was a inspection survey of LEE MANOR on April 6, 2023. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at LEE MANOR on April 6, 2023?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."

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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