F 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
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, interview, and record review the facility failed to implement appropriate care plan interventions
to prevent falls for 1 of 4 (R6) residents reviewed for falls in the sample of 16.
Finding include:
R6's Face Sheet, dated 1/2/25, documents R6 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a medical
diagnosis of Dementia and Acquired Absence of Eye.
R6's Care Plan dated 12/23/2024 documents R6 has a chair and bed pad alarm in place for safety related
to cognitive deficits, history of falls, and lacking safety awareness with interventions in place including check
placement and function of alarm every shift and as needed, perform alarm assessment quarterly and as
needed. R6 is at risk for potential complications related to falls with interventions including assisting R6 to
keep non-skid footwear on at all times while up, bilateral half side rails to aid in bed mobility, ensure bed is
in the lowest/locked position when in bed, make sure call light is always within reach, use toilet with
riser/armrests, pressure pad alarm to bed/chair, and wheelchair and walker to be placed in bathroom when
not in use per family's request.
R6's Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] documents R6 is mildly cognitively impaired and is dependent
on staff for transfers.
R6's Fall Risk assessment dated [DATE] documents R6 is a high fall risk with a fall risk score of 14. A score
of 10 or greater is considered a high fall risk.
On 12/31/2024 at 12:15 PM, R6 was observed up in wheelchair at her bedside table with no chair alarm in
the wheelchair. The chair alarm was noted in R6's recliner chair.
On 1/2/2025 at 7:56 AM, R6 observed up in wheelchair at her bedside table with the chair alarm on and in
wheelchair. R6's call light noted to be in R6's recliner chair and not near R6's reach.
On 1/2/2025 at 8:56 AM, R6 was observed on the toilet with V13, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the
room. V13 left R6's room to grab wash cloths and left R6 on the toilet with the call light cord not in reach of
R6.
On 1/2/2025 at 1:51 PM, there was no yellow star/clock, or fall risk signage noted outside of R6's room,
indicating R6 was a high fall risk.
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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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1200 University Avenue
Carlinville, IL 62626
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F 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
On 12/31/24 at 12:15 PM, V7, R6's Daughter, stated she is concerned for R6's safety due to R6 not having
her call light within reach or her bed and chair alarms on when she comes to visit. V7 stated R6's chair
alarm was not on 12/31/2024 when she walked into R6's room. V7 stated she has come to visit R6 multiple
times and R6 has not had her chair alarm on and in place. V7 stated she visited R6 on 12/24/2024 and
found R6 up in her wheelchair slumped over on her bedside table with her wheelchair not locked, no chair
alarm on, and no call light within reach. V7 stated she worries about leaving R6 alone sometimes due to
safety issues. V7 stated R6 has had a fall within the last six month due to falling out of the chair because
the chair alarm was not on.
On 1/2/2025 at 1:36 PM V13, CNA stated if a resident is a fall risk, they will have something posted outside
of the room by their name such as a yellow square clock that states high fall risk. V13 stated a resident at
risk for falls may have a bed/chair alarm and a floor mat next to bed. V13 stated staff is to make sure
resident has shoes or non-grip socks on, call light within reach, and walker/wheelchair close to bed.
On 1/2/2025 at 1:40 PM, V16, CNA, stated there should be a yellow star outside of resident's room by their
name plate if the resident is a high fall risk. V16 stated staff should make sure the resident's room is free of
clutter, the resident has their water, bedside table, and call light within reach, check on the resident
frequently, and follow the resident's Care Plan for fall interventions.
R6's Health Status Note dated 9/27/2024 at 8:00 PM, documents R6 observed lying on right side near
recliner in room. Footrest up on recliner. R6 wearing gripper socks. Checked for injuries. Able to move all
extremities without pain or discomfort. Neuro-checks initiated. Chair alarm was sounding. Nurse outside of
resident's room. Went in to check resident. Denies having pain.
The facility's Call Light Guidance Policy dated 07/01/2023 documents a call light activation device shall be
kept within reach while in resident rooms and bathrooms.
The facility's Fall Prevention Program/Protocol dated 07/01/2023 documents according to MDS, a fall is
defined as: unintentionally coming to rest on the ground, floor, or other lower level, but not as a result of an
overwhelming external force (e.g. a resident pushes another resident). An episode where a resident lost
his/her balance and would have fallen, if not for another person or if he or she had not caught him/herself,
is considered a fall. A fall without injury is still a fall. Unless there is evidence suggesting otherwise, when a
resident is found on the floor, a fall is considered to have occurred. The facility's Fall Prevention
Program/Protocol revised date 09/06/2023 documents the interdisciplinary will implement a
resident-centered fall prevention plan to reduce the specific risk factor(s) of falls for each resident at risk or
with a history of falls. A position-change alarm will not be used as the primary or sole intervention to
prevent falls, but rather will be used to assist the staff in identifying patterns and routines of the resident.
The use of alarms will be monitored for efficacy and staff will respond to alarms in a timely manner.
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1200 University Avenue
Carlinville, IL 62626
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F 0880
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview, observation, and record review, the facility failed to don appropriate Personal Protectant
Equipment (PPE) when caring for isolation residents, failed to educate visitors on proper PPE usage during
a COVID-19 outbreak, and failed to supply PPE for staff and visitors. This failure has the potential to affect
all 57 residents living in the facility.
Residents Affected - Many
The findings include:
V3, Quality Assurance (QA) Nurse, provided a list of those who were COVID positive with 19 residents and
15 staff members listed in the facility.
1. On 12/31/24 at 8:45 AM, R2 was seen lying in bed with V4, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), sitting at
her bedside with only a N-95 mask on and no further PPE. R2 had an Enhanced Barrier Precaution (EBP)
sign posted on entrance to her room with a cart of PPE equipment sitting outside her door. The PPE cart
outside R2's door had no gowns in the cart. Per R2's Physician Order, R2 should be on Contact Isolation
and not EBP.
R2's Physician Order, dated 12/18/24, documents Contact Isolation r/t (related to): MRSE
(Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Epidermidis) in wound.
2. On 12/31/24 at 9:45 AM, R3 seen sitting on side of her bed, surgical mask on her forehead. A sign was
posted outside her door indicating R3 is on Contact/Droplet Isolation, a PPE cart outside her door was
empty.
R3's Nursing Note, dated 12/20/24 at 11:26 AM, documents Resident tested positive for COVID.
3. On 12/31/24 at 1:00 PM, R8 was seen lying in her bed. R8 is positive for COVID-19 and is on
contact/droplet isolation with a sign at the entrance to her room and a PPE cart outside the door. R9, who is
also positive for COVID-19, was seen standing in R8's room talking to her at her bedside with no mask or
other PPE on. R9 was then seen walking out of R8's room and into her own room. Staff were seen across
the hall with no one saying anything to R9 about wearing a mask or going into other resident rooms.
R8's Physician Order, dated 12/27/24, documents Droplet and Contact precautions: Masks (N95), Gloves,
Gowns, and Eye Shields. Single Room Isolation (if available), with all services brought to the room,
including therapy, meals, and activities.
R8's Nursing Note, dated 12/27/24 at 8:17 AM, documents Resident tested positive for COVID. At this time
resident c/o (complaint of) being tired and having a runny nose no other s/s (signs/symptoms) present at
this time. POA (Power of Attorney) made aware. MD (medical doctor) made aware.
R8's Nursing Note, dated 12/31/24 at 3:42 PM, documents Resident continues with covid isolation at this
time no signs or symptoms noted, vitals remain stable.
R8's Nursing Note, dated 1/1/25 at 10:21 AM, documents Resident continues with covid isolation at this
time no signs or symptoms noted, vitals remain stable.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Lakeside Health & Rehab Center
1200 University Avenue
Carlinville, IL 62626
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0880
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Many
R9's Physician Order, dated 12/27/24, documents Droplet and Contact precautions: Masks (N95), Gloves,
Gowns, and Eye Shields. Single Room Isolation (if available), with all services brought to the room,
including therapy, meals, and activities.
R9's Nursing Note, dated 12/27/24 at 8:12 AM, documents Resident tested positive for COVID. At this time
resident c/o being tired, runny nose and a cough. POA is aware and voiced concerns over being here last
night with resident. MD made aware.
R9's Nursing Note, dated 12/31/24 at 3:43 PM, documents Resident continues with covid isolation at this
time no signs or symptoms noted, vitals remain stable.
R9's Nursing Note, dated 1/1/25 at 10:17 AM, documents Resident continues with covid isolation at this
time no signs or symptoms noted, vitals remain stable.
4. On 12/31/24 at 1:10 PM, V3 (QA Nurse), V9 Minimum Data Set (MDS) Nurse, V5 Licensed Practical
Nurse (LPN), and V11 LPN, were all seen standing at the nurse's desk talking with V5 having her N-95
down under her chin.
On 12/31/24 at 1:15 PM, V3 stated Yes, I saw that (V5) had her mask under her chin while at the desk.
5. On 1/2/25 at 8:04 AM, V12, LPN, was seen passing morning medications to R13 with a EBP sign posted
on the door and a cart of PPE outside the door, V12 stated she was unsure why R13 is on EBP, because
she did have COVID, but that should be over now. V12 entered the room with no PPE on, gave R13 her
medications, cut up R13's breakfast sitting on her bedside table, then left the room with no hand hygiene
seen done before or after medications given or before leaving room. V12 then continued to pass
medications to residents on the hall.
R13's Physician Order, dated 12/18/24, documents Enhanced Barrier Precautions r/t: Wound.
R13's Nursing Note, dated 12/22/24 at 8:52 AM, documents MD notified of residents positive covid test,
resident moved rooms to the covid wing and POA (power of attorney) called to update of positive status
and current condition. Will mx (monitor) closely, resident is up eating breakfast in room at this time, visual
improvement from yesterday.
R13's Nursing Note, dated 12/31/24 at 3:40 PM, documents Resident continues with covid isolation at this
time no signs or symptoms noted, vitals remain stable.
R13's Nursing Note, dated 1/1/25 at 11:15 AM, documents Resident continues with covid isolation at this
time no signs or symptoms noted, vitals remain stable.
6. On 1/2/25 at 8:13 AM, V12 was seen passing medications to R14. There was an EBP sign posted
outside R14's door. V12 did not don any PPE and walked in the room and gave R14 her medications. V12
did not do hand hygiene before going into R14's room, after giving R14 her medications, and before leaving
her room. Per R14's Physician Order, R14 should be on Contact Isolation. V12 continued to pass
medications to residents on the hall.
R14's Physician Order, dated 12/22/24, documents Contact Isolation r/t (related to): Extended-Spectrum
Beta-Lactamases (ESBL)
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Lakeside Health & Rehab Center
1200 University Avenue
Carlinville, IL 62626
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F 0880
R14's Physician Order, dated 11/27/24, documents Enhanced Barrier Precautions r/t: urinary catheter.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
7. On 1/2/25 at 8:20 AM, V13, CNA, was seen performing incontinence care on R10. There was an EBP
sign posted outside her door along with PPE cart. V13 did not change her gloves during resident care. V13
used her soiled gloves to gather trash, cover R10 with a bed sheet, emptied R10's urinary catheter, then
doffed her gloves. V13 then went back to R10's bedside and picked up the comforter off the floor and
placed it on R10, gave R10 her call light, and adjusted the bed, all with no gloves on. V13 then took R10's
breakfast tray out of the room to a cart in the hallway with no further hand hygiene seen done afterwards as
she was seen assisting other residents on the hall.
Residents Affected - Many
R10's Physician Order, dated 12/18/24, documents Enhanced Barrier Precautions r/t: Wound.
8. On 1/2/25 at 9:08 AM, V12, LPN, was seen passing medications to R15 who was on contact/droplet
isolation due to positive COVID-19. R15 was sitting in her wheelchair in the hallway with no mask on and no
staff directing her to stay in her room. V12 attempted to give R15 her medications while in the hallway and
R15 spit them out and the pills fell to the floor. V12 picked up the pills with her bare hands and threw them
away. V12 did not wash her hands afterwards and stated she needed to step out for a break and left the
floor.
R15's Physician Order, dated 12/31/24, documents Droplet and Contact precautions: Masks (N95), Gloves,
Gowns, and Eye Shields. Single Room Isolation (if available), with all services brought to the room,
including therapy, meals, and activities.
R15's Nursing Note, dated 12/31/24 at 2:44 PM, documents Resident tested positive for COVID this AM.
POA called and notified of test results. Resident moved to new room for isolation precautions. POA
verbalized understanding.
R15's Nursing Note, dated 1/1/25 at 10:23 AM, documents Resident continues with covid isolation at this
time no signs or symptoms noted, vitals remain stable.
9. On 12/31/24 at 12:52 PM, R7 was seen sitting in her wheelchair in her room. R7 has a contact/droplet
isolation sign upon entrance to her room with a PPE cart outside the door. V8, R7's Daughter, was in the
room with a surgical mask sitting under her chin and not covering her face, while sitting face-to-face with
R7. The resident does not have a mask on, and the visitor had no other PPE on.
On 12/31/24 at 12:55 PM, V8, R7's Daughter, stated No one in the facility talked to me about wearing a
mask or anything else. I saw the box of masks outside the front door and put one on. When showing her the
sign on doorway, V8 stated I didn't know I was supposed to wear any of that. I hope I don't get COVID.
R7's Physician Order, dated 5/15/24, documents Contact Precautions due to ESBL urine.
R7's Physician Order, dated 11/27/24, documents Enhanced Barrier Precautions r/t: wounds.
R7's Nursing Note, dated 12/20/24 at 11:22 AM, documents Resident tested positive for COVID. POA
notified and resident moved to private room for isolation precautions.
R7's Nursing Note, dated 12/31/24 at 3:40 PM, documents Resident continues with covid isolation at
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Lakeside Health & Rehab Center
1200 University Avenue
Carlinville, IL 62626
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0880
this time no signs or symptoms noted, vitals remain stable.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
R7's Nursing Note, dated 1/1/25 at 11:21 AM, documents Resident continues with covid isolation at this
time no signs or symptoms noted, vitals remain stable.
Residents Affected - Many
Tyanna [NAME]:
10. On 12/31/24 at 12:10 PM, a Contact and Droplet Precaution Signage posted outside of R6's door. Sign
states for Visitors to please report to nurses' station before entering room. Sign states to perform hand
hygiene, gloves and a gown should be worn, N95 mask is required, eye protection of face shield is
required, limit transport of resident for essential purposes only, when transporting, resident should wear a
mask, limit use of noncritical equipment to a single resident, bag linen to prevent contamination, discard
infectious trash to prevent contamination, perform hand hygiene. No PPE isolation cart in front of R6's
room.
On 12/31/24 at 12:15 PM, V7, R6's POA/daughter, was seen in R6's room without proper PPE on as stated
on sign outside of R6's door. V7 wearing just a surgical mask. V7 stated she was notified of R6 testing
positive for COVID by the facility.
R6's Nursing Note dated 12/20/2024, at 11:32 AM, documents Resident tested positive for COVID. POA
called and notified. Resident placed on isolation precautions in current private room.
On 1/2/25 at 1:50 PM, V2, Director of Nursing (DON), stated I would expect the staff to perform hand
hygiene before, during glove changes, and after resident care. I would expect the staff to change gloves
when going from dirty to clean while performing incontinent care. I would expect the staff to wear
appropriate PPE for isolation residents and to educate visitors on what PPE to wear for isolation residents.
The Facility's Enhanced Barrier Precautions Sign, undated, documents Everyone MUST: Clean their hands,
including before entering and when leaving the room. Wear gloves and a gown for the following
High-Contact Resident Care Activities: dressing, bathing/showering, transferring, changing linens, providing
hygiene, changing briefs or assisting with toileting, device care or use: central line, urinary catheter, feeding
tube, tracheostomy, Wound Care: any skin opening requiring a dressing.
The Facility's Contact and Droplet Precautions Sign, undated, documents Visitors please report to Nurses
station before entering room. Perform hand hygiene. Gloves and gown should be worn. N95 mask is
required. Eye protection or face shield is required. Limit transport of resident for essential purposes only.
When transporting, resident should wear a mask. Limit use of noncritical care equipment to a single
resident. Bag linen to prevent contamination. Discard infectious trash to prevent contamination. Perform
hand hygiene.
The Facility's Handwashing/Hand Hygiene Policy, undated, documents This facility considers hand hygiene
the primary means to prevent the spread of infections. 2. All personnel shall follow the handwashing/hand
hygiene procedures to help prevent the spread of infections to other personnel, residents, and visitors. 5.
Residents, family members and/or visitors will be encouraged to practice hand hygiene through the use of
fact sheets, pamphlets, and/or other written materials provided at the time of admission and/or posted
throughout the facility. 7. Use an alcohol-based hand rub containing at least 62% alcohol, or alternatively,
soap and water for the following situations: b. before and after direct contact with residents; c. before
preparing or handling medications; d. before performing
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Lakeside Health & Rehab Center
1200 University Avenue
Carlinville, IL 62626
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F 0880
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Many
any non-surgical invasive procedures; h. before moving from a contaminated body site to a clean body site
during resident care; i. After contact with blood or bodily fluids; k. After contact with objects in the immediate
vicinity of the resident; l. After removing gloves; m. Before and after entering isolation precaution settings; o.
Before and after assisting a resident with meals. 8. Hand hygiene is the final step after removing and
disposing of personal protective equipment. The use of gloves does not replace hand washing/hand
hygiene. Integration of glove use along with routine hand hygiene is recognized as the best practice for
preventing healthcare-associated infections.
The Facility's Transmission Based Precautions Policy, dated 7/1/23, documents Purpose: To provide staff
guidelines for transmission-based precautions to protect residents and themselves while providing care.
Transmission-Based Precautions are initiated when a resident develops signs and symptoms of a
transmissible infection; arrives for admission with symptoms of an infection; or has a laboratory confirmed
infection; and is at risk of transmitting the infection to other residents. It is the responsibility of all staff and
agents of the facility to adhere to the transmission-based precaution guidelines. 5. When a resident is
placed on transmission-based precautions, appropriate notification is placed on the room entrance door so
that personnel and visitors are aware of the need for and the type of precaution. a. The signage informs the
staff of the type of CDC precaution(s), instructions for use of PPE, and/or instructions to see a nurse before
entering the room. Enhanced Barrier Precautions: 1. May be implemented to protect residents who are not
known or suspected to be infectious but are at high risk for becoming infected due to compromised medical
conditions. These conditions include but are not limited to: a. Indwelling/supra pubic catheters; b. any open
skin wounds. 3. Staff and visitors will wear gloves (clean, non-sterile) when entering the room. 4. Staff and
visitors will wear a disposable gown when performing high-risk activities with the resident, including but not
limited to: b. Toileting/incontinent care; d. Device care of use (central line, indwelling catheter); f. Changing
linens; g. Providing hygiene. Contact Precautions: May be implemented for residents known or suspected to
be infected with microorganisms that can be transmitted by direct contact with the resident or indirect
contact with environmental surfaces or resident-care items in the resident's environment. 4. Staff and
visitors will wear gloves (clean, non-sterile) when entering the room. a. While care for a resident, staff will
change gloves after having contact with infective material (for example, fecal material); b. Gloves will be
removed, and hand hygiene performed before leaving the room. c. Staff will avoid touching potentially
contaminated environmental surfaces or items in the resident's room after gloves are removed. 5. Staff and
visitors will wear a disposable gown upon entering the room and remove before leaving the room and avoid
touching potentially contaminated surfaces with clothing after gown is removed. Droplet Precautions may
be implemented for an individual documented or suspected to be infected with microorganisms transmitted
by droplets (large-particle droplets larger than 5 microns in size, that can be generated by the individual
coughing, sneezing, talking, or by the performance of procedures such as suctioning). Airborne Precautions
are indicated when an individual is infected with a pathogen that is very small (microns or smaller in size)
and can be transmitted long distances through the air. 4. Any individuals who enter the room of a resident
placed on airborne precautions must wear approved respiratory protection. A resident on airborne
precautions will wear a mask when leaving the room or coming into contact with others.
The Facility's Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Form 671 dated 12/31/2024 documents there
are 57 residents residing at the Facility.
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