F 0689
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to
prevent accidents.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observations, interviews and records review, the facility failed to safely transfer one (R1) of three residents
reviewed for mechanical lift transfer. The failure cause R1 to sustain injury to his right fifth toe requiring
three sutures.
Findings include:
R1 is [AGE] year-old individual whose current face sheet documents R1 medical diagnosis to include but
not limited to: Unspecified Sequelae of Cerebral Infarction, Pressure Ulcer of Sacral Region, unspecified
stage, Neuroleptic Induced Parkinsonism, Schizophrenia, unspecified. MDS (Minimum Data Set) section
C-Cognitive abilities dated 3/17/2025, documents R1's BIMS (Brief Interview for Mental Status) as 7/15
indicating R1 has severe cognitive impairment. MDS section GG-Functional abilities documents R1 has
impairment on both upper and lower extremities and requires Substantial/maximal assistance.
Eating, Oral hygiene, Toileting hygiene Shower/bathe self, Upper body dressing, Lower body dressing,
putting on/taking off footwear, Personal hygiene, R1 is dependent on staff.
Facility Reported Incident Report (final) dated 3/24/2025, documents:
-Based on facility investigations, Resident (R1) with diagnosis of Neuroleptic Parkinsonism which causes
rhythmical movements bumped his right foot on the foot board of the bed during transfer which resulted in
resident (R1) sustaining laceration to right 5th digit. On 3/18/2025, R1 returned to the facility from the
hospital with three sutures on the right 5th digit with discharge instructions to remove sutures in one week.
On 04/12/2025, at 11:01 AM, R1 was observed laying in bed awake and stated two staff use the
mechanical lift to transfer him. R1 stated he does not remember what happened when he was being
transferred but his toe was hit during the transfer. He had stitches but they were removed.
04/12/2025, at 11:03 AM, V5 (Licensed Practical Nurse -LPN) and surveyor observed R1's right fifth toe.
The back side of the toe was observed with three marks where the sutures were removed. R1 stated he
was not in pain when V5 touched his fifth small toe. V5 stated two staff operate the mechanical lift when
transferring residents and monitor the resident to prevent resident injury. V5 further stated staff have to be
careful and watchful when using the mechanical lift to transfer residents because residents can be scared
during transfer and move around which could cause resident injury.
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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
(X6) DATE
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Facility ID:
If continuation sheet
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Event ID:
145415
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
145415
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/13/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Irving Park Living & Rehab Ctr
4340 North Keystone
Chicago, IL 60641
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
On 04/12/2025, at 11:11 AM, V6 (Certified Nursing Assistant-CNA) V6 stated when moving a resident with
a mechanical lift, staff must concentrate and watch what they are doing to prevent resident injury.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
On 04/12/2025, at 1:00 PM, V9 (Licensed Practical Nurse -LPN) via phone stated she was the nurse for R1
on 3/17/2025, when R1 sustained an injury on the right small toe during transfer. V9 stated she was in the
hallway when V10 and V11(CNAs) were transferring R1 from the specialized chair to the bed using a
mechanical lift. V10 called her to R1's room because R1 was bleeding from the right small toe. V9 stated
V10 and V11 told her that R1 became impulsive during transfer, was moving around and hit his foot on the
bed frame. V9 stated she assessed R1 and gave R1 a pain medication. V9 notified V3 (Director of Nursing)
then notified V12 (Physician) who gave V9 orders to send R1 to the local hospital for further evaluation. V9
stated she called the hospital later that evening and was informed R1 had received sutures on the right
small toe. V9 stated a mechanical lift is used to transfer residents so that residents can be safe and not
sustain injuries.
On 04/12/2025, at 1:40 PM, V10 (Certified Nursing Assistant-CNA) via phone stated on 3/17/2025, he was
guiding the mechanical lift while transferring R1 with V11(CNA) and V11 was operating the lift. V10 stated
he and V11 were transferring R1 from the specialized chair to the bed when R1 started getting agitated,
anxious, and was moving around. V10 stated R1's right toe got caught at the end of the foot board. R1's toe
was bleeding. V10 stated V9 was notified and came to assess R1. V10 stated dependent residents who
need maximal assist for transfer are transferred using a mechanical lift to prevent injuries and falls.
On 04/12/2025, at 1:57 PM, V11 (Certified Nursing Assistant-CNA) via phone stated there were two CNAs.
V10 and V11 were assisting R1 to transfer R1 from the specialized chair to the bed using a mechanical lift.
V11 was operating the mechanical lift and V10 was guiding the lift. V11 stated R1 was getting agitated,
scared, and V11 was behind the mechanical lift. V11 does not know what happened or what hit R1 on the
foot. V11 stated V10 was the one guiding the mechanical lift sling to the bed when R1's right leg hit the bed.
R1 started bleeding on the small toe, and V11 and V10 called V9 to come assess R1. V11 stated there are
two CNAs operating the mechanical lift for the safety of the resident to prevent injuries during transfer. R1 is
a two person assist.
On 04/21/2025, at 2:34 PM, V13 (Nurse Practitioner) via phone stated physical therapy assesses residents
for mobility. R1 is a two person assist for mobility safety. V13 stated V12 (Physician) is the one who was
notified when R1 had injury to the foot, therefore he (V13) does not have details of the injuries but knows
V12 gave orders for R1's sutures to be removed by wound care at the facility.
On 04/12/2025, at 3:38 PM, V3 (Director of Nursing -DON) stated mechanical lifts are supposed to be used
to be operated by two or more staff for the safety of the resident and staff. V3 stated R1 was new to the
facility and was admitted on [DATE]. On 3/17/2025, during the afternoon shift, (V10 and V11(CNAs) were
going to move R1 from the specialized chair to the bed using a mechanical lift. V3 stated one staff was
operating the mechanical lift and the other was maneuvering R1 while on the lift for safety. R1 has
Parkinson's disease and tends to flip over or shake because of Parkinson's disease. V3 stated the goal of
using a mechanical lift with two staff is to make sure the resident is safely transferred. V3 stated as V10 and
V11 were lowering R1 to the bed, his (R1's) foot hit the foot of the bed and R1 sustained injury to the right
fifth posterior digit. V3 stated R1 was lowered to the bed, and assessed by V9 (LPN). V13 (Physician) was
notified and R1 sent to hospital for further evaluation. V3 stated R1 come back on 3/18/2025, at 2:15 AM,
with three sutures to the right fifth posterior digit with orders to monitor and remove sutures in the facility in
seven days by wound care.
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
145415
If continuation sheet
Page 2 of 3
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
145415
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/13/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Irving Park Living & Rehab Ctr
4340 North Keystone
Chicago, IL 60641
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0689
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
V3 stated V10 and V11 should have stopped transferring R1 when they noticed he was agitated/fidgety or
anxious and should have notified V9 to assess duty to assess R1 so that R1 could have been transferred
safely.
On 04/12/2025, at 4:00 PM, V14 (Therapy Director) via phone stated R1 was never assessed by therapy at
the facility because he come to the facility as a mechanic lift transfer resident when he transferred to this
facility from a sister facility. V14 stated if a resident is dependent and requires two staff to transfer, a
mechanic lift is used for safety reasons to avoid injuries during transfer. V14 stated the staff are supposed
to monitor the resident so that the resident does not sustain injuries during transfers. The resident is not
able to help at all during transfers and the helper does 100% of the work. V14 stated that is why R1 is
transferred with a mechanical lift for the safety of R1. V14 further stated she does not expect a resident who
is being transferred with a mechanical lift to be injured during transfer because staff are the ones operating
the machine and should be monitoring the resident as they transfer to prevent injuries.
Policy titled: Hydraulic Lift (Hoyer Lift) no date, documents:
PURPOSE
-To enable two staff to lift and move a resident safely, with as little effort as possible
Nursing progress notes dated 03/17/2025, 5:21 PM document:
Around 4:00 PM, two Certified Nursing Assistants (V10, V11) were transferring R1 from the specialized
chair to bed using a mechanical lift. R1 bumped his right foot by the foot board during transfer. Upon
assessment (by V9-LPN) noted a small laceration to the posterior right 5th digit. First aid was rendered. MD
(Medical Doctor-V13) notified, and orders were given to transfer R1 to a nearby hospital for medical
evaluation.
Nursing progress notes dated 03/18/2025, 2:52 AM, document:
R1 returned to the facility from the hospital with DX (Diagnosis) of Foot Laceration. Right foot 5th digit noted
with 3 sutures with discharge instruction to remove sutures in one week.
Hospital records dated 3/17/2025, documents:
-R1 was seen at the emergency department for a concern of a laceration to right little toe and received
three sutures to help bring the skin together. Sutures to be removed in one week.
R1's care plan dated 3/17/2025, documents:
Pressure Ulcer/Injury-Laceration Right Toe Incident
-Staff Education/Inservice on Resident safety transfer was given to all nursing staff.
R1's care plan dated 3/18/2025, documents:
-Resident will be transferred with mechanical lift and sling daily. Verbal cues and two persons assist from
staff for resident safety and proper use of device.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
145415
If continuation sheet
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