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
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident was promptly assessed for injury
following an incident during transfer with the mechanical lift machine.
Residents Affected - Few
This applies to 1 of 3 residents (R1) reviewed for assessment, in the sample of 7.
The findings include:
The EMR (Electronic Medical Record) shows R1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and was discharged
to the local hospital on September 6, 2024. R1 did not return to the facility. R1 had multiple diagnoses
including drug-induced polyneuropathy, sepsis, left food drop, metabolic acidosis, hemorrhage, UTI (Urinary
Tract Infection), acute kidney failure, colon cancer, abnormal posture, history of falling, cardiac arrhythmia,
anemia, and atrial fibrillation.
R1's MDS (Minimum Data Set) dated June 25, 2024 shows R1 was cognitively intact, required supervision
with eating, oral and personal hygiene, substantial/maximal assistance with bed mobility, and was
dependent on facility staff for all other ADLs (Activities of Daily Living), including transfers between
surfaces. R1 was always incontinent of bowel and bladder.
The facility's incident report dated September 5, 2024 shows R1 Suffered abrasion and redness in his left
arm. V7 (CNA-Certified Nursing Assistant) documented R1's statement: Per resident he was being
transferred using stand lift from wheelchair to bed. When he could not feel the bed behind him and thought
he would fall, that is why he just let go of the machine.
The facility's incident report does not have documentation to show R1 was assessed for pain, range of
motion, vital signs, or injury following the incident involving the sit-to-stand mechanical lift device.
On September 5, 2024 at 6:46 PM, V4 (LPN-Licensed Practical Nurse) documented, Resident suffered
abrasion and redness in his left arm. Seen by treatment nurse and nurse on duty. Applied A&D to affected
areas. V4 did not document an assessment of R1, including vital signs, the range of motion of R1's right
and left arms, or R1's pain level. V4 did not document notifying R1's physician or family member.
On September 5, 2024 at 4:45 PM, V3 (WCN-Wound Care Nurse) documented, Seen resident with bruises
and redness on the left arm and A&D ointment applied. NOD (Nurse on Duty) and ADON (Assistant
Director of Nursing) aware. V3 did not document the appearance of R1's left arm, including area of redness
or bruising, or the size of the bruises. V3 did not document R1's pain level.
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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
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Oak Brook, IL 60521
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On February 18, 2025 at 1:53 PM, V7 (CNA) said, I wrote a report and gave it to my supervisor. I was
training another CNA (V6). [R1] wanted a shower. He did not want a bed bath. We transferred him to the
shower chair next to his bed. We used the sit-to-stand lift. When we finished, we went back to the room, and
I told him to hold onto the lift. I told the other CNA where to hook the sling for the sit-to-stand, and when he
was standing, she was able to guide him to the bedside, and he was screaming he wanted us to go faster.
He let go of the handles, and the sling from the lift was hitting his arm by his intravenous line on his arm. He
got really angry, and he said his arm hurt. He was saying his arm hurt a lot. He was literally about six
inches above the mattress when [R1] let go of the sit-to-stand handles and his butt just lowered the six
inches to the mattress. He never fell. I notified the nurse.
On February 18, 2025 at 1:40 PM, V4 (LPN) said, [R1] let go of the sit-to-stand during transfer. He did not
fall. I did not assess his pain or skin. I asked the wound care nurse to do that.
On February 19, 2025 at 10:23 AM, V3 (WCN) said, I remember the resident. His skin was intact. I put A&D
ointment on it for protection. I don't remember much about it. I was only there to look at his skin. I did not
assess his pain or range of motion.
On February 19, 2025 at 8:52 AM, V2 (DON-Director of Nursing) said the facility does not have
documentation to show R1 was assessed following the incident on September 5, 2024 involving the
sit-to-stand mechanical lift. V2 continued to say if the resident was complaining of extreme pain, the
resident should have been assessed, including vital signs, range of motion, and level of pain.
On September 6, 2024 at 6:09 PM, V26 (NP-Nurse Practitioner) documented, [R1] seen and examined.
Patient seen lying in bed with left arm swelling, erythema, and warmth to touch. Patient with limited ROM
(Range of Motion) and inability to straighten elbow and is in severe pain during physical assessment.
Doppler and X-ray orders sent to NOD. [V8] (Spouse of R1) came to my office later in the day asking about
ultrasound and room status. Directed to social services or admission for room concerns, NOD check on
STAT orders for doppler ultrasound and X-ray. Later in the day, DON contacted me reporting testing was not
yet completed and patient's wife requesting to send patient out for quicker evaluation and results. Agreed to
sent patient out to ED.
V23's (RN) SBAR (Situation, Background, Appearance, Review and Notify) Communication Form dated
September 6, 2024: Upon greeting patient in AM, noticed that left forearm is bruised and swollen and area
directly under PICC (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter) line is reddened. Forearm is warm to touch
and patient having difficulty moving arm. The form continues to show V8 (Spouse of R1) was notified on
September 6, 2024 at 11:00 AM.
On February 19, 2025 at 11:19 AM, V23 (RN) said, I was not in the facility on the day of the incident
(September 5, 2024). When I went in to see him on September 6, I noticed his left arm was swollen. It was
swollen from the elbow down. The dressing on his midline catheter was intact. [R1] said he had a fall, and
he was telling me it was hurting and sore, and when I touched the arm, his arm felt boggy, and I told him I
would have the nurse practitioner look at it. I put in STAT orders from the nurse practitioner for a left arm
X-ray and venous doppler. When [V8] (Spouse of R1) came in, I updated her and told her about the orders
and told her the nurse practitioner saw [R1]. When the resident told me he was in pain, I offered morphine,
and he declined. He left the facility around dinnertime. I never saw any open skin on his arm.
Hospital records show R1 had an ultrasound venous doppler of his left arm on September 6, 2024. The
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145458
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Alta Rehab at Oak Brook
2013 Midwest Road
Oak Brook, IL 60521
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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F 0684
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
results showed: Conclusion: 1. Left upper extremity DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) with occlusive axillary
vein thrombus possibly extending into junction with one of the brachial veins in the proximal arm. Left
forearm X-rays completed at the hospital on September 6, 2024 were negative for acute fracture or
subluxation.
On February 20, 2025 at 10:43 AM, V19 (Physician) said facility staff should assess a resident following an
incident where the resident complains of extreme pain.
The facility's policy entitled Accidents and Incidents - Investigating and Reporting revised September 2021
shows: All accidents or incidents involving residents, employees, visitors, vendors, etc., occurring on our
premises shall be investigated and reported to the Administrator. Policy Interpretation and Implementation:
1. The Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse and/or the department director or supervisor shall promptly initiate
and document investigation of the accident or incident. 2. The following data, as applicable, shall be
included on the Report of Incident/Accident form: a. The date and time the accident or incident took place;
b. The nature of the injury/illness (e.g., bruise, fall, nausea, etc.); .g. The time the injured person's attending
physician was notified, as well as the time the physician responded and his or her instructions; h. the
date/time the injured person's family was notified and by whom; i. the condition of the injured person,
including his vital signs .
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Alta Rehab at Oak Brook
2013 Midwest Road
Oak Brook, IL 60521
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F 0690
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate
catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident's leaking indwelling urinary catheter was
changed in a timely manner, and a resident's indwelling urinary catheter was changed monthly as
documented by the physician.
This applies to 2 of 3 residents (R2, R4) reviewed for indwelling urinary catheters in the sample of 7.
The findings include:
1. The EMR (Electronic Medical Record) shows R2 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. The EMR
continues to show R2 was sent to the local hospital on December 24, 2024 and returned to the facility on
January 6, 2025. R2 has multiple diagnoses including, cellulitis of the left and right lower limbs, heart
failure, chronic kidney disease, acute kidney failure, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), lack
of coordination, unstageable pressure ulcer of the sacral region, nicotine dependence, unsteadiness on
feet, morbid obesity, and PVD (Peripheral Vascular Disease).
R2's MDS (Minimum Data Set) dated January 9, 2025 shows R2 is cognitively intact, requires supervision
with eating, partial/moderate assistance with oral hygiene, and is dependent on facility staff for all other
ADLs (Activities of Daily Living). R2's MDS continues to show R2 has an indwelling urinary catheter and is
always incontinent of stool. The MDS continues to show R2 had one unstageable pressure ulcer present on
admission to the facility.
Facility documentation dated February 19, 2025 shows R2 has an unstageable pressure ulcer of the
sacrum that was present on admission to the facility. R2's pressure ulcer measurements on February 19,
2025 were 9.0 cm. (centimeters) long by 8.0 cm. wide, by 2.5 cm. deep.
On February 18, 2025 at 10:18 AM, R2 was lying in bed, on a low air loss mattress. The mattress was fully
inflated. R2 had an indwelling urinary catheter with clear, yellow urine draining into the collection bag. R2
said several weeks ago, she experienced an entire day where her indwelling urinary catheter was leaking,
and she felt she was soaking wet while lying in bed. R2 said she asked multiple staff members to check and
change the catheter, but no staff addressed her concerns.
On January 31, 2025 at 7:32 AM, V22 (RN-Registered Nurse) documented, At the end of shift, CNA
(Certified Nursing Assistant) reported resident's [indwelling urinary catheter] was leaking, during report to
oncoming nurse, writer informed nurse regarding [indwelling urinary catheter], and oncoming nurse
acknowledged to follow up.
On January 31, 2025 at 7:00 PM, V11 (LPN-Licensed Practical Nurse) documented, Around 7:30 AM,
received report from night shift nurse, patient [indwelling urinary catheter] was leaking last night, it was
reported by the staff CNA. Around 8:00 AM, nurse did rounds, noticed patient was a sleep. Around 8:30
AM, informed to the morning staff CNA to let me know if the patient is wet, the CNA stated She is passing
morning breakfast, after she is done, she will check on the patient. 9:30 AM the CNA went to resident room
to change the patient, noticed patient was on the phone talking to family. Around 9:40 AM, the CNA insisted
to change patient briefs, patient refused. 10:40 AM, patient family POA (Power of Attorney) came, she was
yelling to the staff nurse. The nurse tried to explain to the POA,
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Alta Rehab at Oak Brook
2013 Midwest Road
Oak Brook, IL 60521
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
the POA was over talking, Stating give me a [profanity] time, she was threatening saying I am going to call
the police, she is going call the lawyer.
On February 18, 2025 at 1:07 PM, V11 (LPN) said, I remember the catheter situation with [R2]. I received
report in the morning around 7:15 AM from the night shift that the resident's indwelling urinary catheter
needed to be observed by the nurse because the CNA said it was leaking. What the nurse told me was I
needed to go and check on her. I finished report and then did the narcotic count. I went to check on her and
she was asleep. I came out and I told my CNA to let me know if the catheter was leaking or not. The CNA
was passing breakfast. She told me as soon as she was done passing breakfast she would go and check
on her. Then the DON (Director of Nursing) sent me a message around 11:00 AM and said the catheter
needed to be changed. I do not know if she was sitting in wetness from the day before. I was not aware of
that. V11 said she did not change R2's indwelling urinary catheter as requested by the DON.
On February 18, 2025 at 3:23 PM, V2 (DON) said on February 1, 2025 she was told R2 was having
problems with her indwelling urinary catheter and gave directions to staff to change out the catheter. V2
said, I said, please change it out. I got an okay from [V11] (LPN), and then she told me she did not change
it out. Then I was notified by [V13] (Daughter/POA of R2) that it still had not been changed out. I had to
send someone else to change it. It was a considerable amount of time before it was changed. I expect the
staff to follow my direction the first time. It sounds like [R2] had a lot of sediment in the tubing, and the night
nurse flushed it, and she thought it was working.
On February 19, 2025 at 9:19 AM, V13 (Daughter/POA of R2) said, The incident with the leaking catheter
happened on January 31, 2025. I had to literally talk to [V2] (DON) before we could get something done
about it. It took until the next day to get the catheter situation taken care of. In the meantime, she sat in a
soaking wet bed with her huge pressure ulcer sitting in all that urine.
Facility documentation shows R2's indwelling urinary catheter was noted leaking in the early morning hours
of January 31, 2025. Facility documentation shows R2's indwelling urinary catheter was changed on
February 2, 2025 at 12:48 PM.
On February 2, 2025 at 12:48 PM, V16 (LPN) documented, [V13] (Daughter/POA of R2) .Resident
[indwelling urinary catheter] leaking, catheter balloon deflated. Removed 30 cc (cubic centimeters) of sterile
water. [Indwelling urinary catheter] replaced by Supervisor using sterile technique, 16 French catheter
inserted with urine return noted. POA made aware.
2. The EMR shows R4 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. R4 has multiple diagnoses including,
metabolic encephalopathy, acute kidney failure, urinary tract infection, heart failure, low potassium, multiple
sclerosis, hemiplegia, diabetes, anxiety disorder, lack of coordination, dementia, major depressive disorder,
heart failure, and hypertension.
R4's MDS dated [DATE] shows R4 is cognitively intact, requires supervision with eating and oral hygiene,
partial/moderate assistance with personal hygiene, substantial/maximal assistance with toilet hygiene, and
is dependent on facility staff for all other ADLs (Activities of Daily Living). R4 has an indwelling urinary
catheter and is always incontinent of stool.
On February 19, 2025 at 10:27 AM, R4 was lying in bed in her room. R4 had an indwelling urinary catheter
in place draining clear, yellow urine into a collection bag. R4 said she has had multiple UTIs (Urinary Tract
Infections).
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145458
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Alta Rehab at Oak Brook
2013 Midwest Road
Oak Brook, IL 60521
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The EMR shows the following order dated October 27, 2024: Insert [indwelling urinary catheter].
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Facility documentation shows R4 had multiple urine cultures with results indicating urinary tract infections
with multiple organisms, including urine cultures dated November 4, 2024, December 19, 2024, and
January 7, 2025.
Residents Affected - Few
Facility documentation shows R4 was hospitalized from [DATE] to November 29, 2024 due to UTI and
altered mental status.
On November 18, 2024 V19 (Physician) documented, Patient seen and examined for recurrent UTI, ESBL
(Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamases) UTI, mental status changes, diabetes mellitus type 2, history of
CHF (Congestive Heart Failure), restless leg syndrome. Patient seen examined seems stable, seems to be
doing well, no current complaints, tolerating medications, has completed the nitrofurantoin (antibiotic), and
prophylactic antibiotics have been resumed. She continues with [indwelling urinary catheter] and we did
discuss exchanging the catheter on a monthly basis. She seems to be tolerating this well .
On December 12, 2024, V19 (Physician) documented, Bladder: Continue with [indwelling urinary catheter]
and, exchanges monthly.
On December 24, 2024, V19 (Physician) documented, Bladder: Continue with [indwelling urinary catheter]
and, exchanges monthly.
On December 26, 2024, V19 (Physician) documented, History of multiple sclerosis with neurogenic
bladder: Continue with [indwelling urinary catheter] and, exchanges monthly, due this week.
On December 30, 2024, V19 (Physician) documented, Patient seems stable, doing well. [Indwelling urinary
catheter] has not been exchanged, we did discuss this with the nursing staff, they verbalized
understanding. History of multiple sclerosis with neurogenic bladder: Continue with [indwelling urinary
catheter] and, exchanges monthly, due this week.
On January 6, 2025, V19 (Physician) documented, History of multiple sclerosis with neurogenic bladder:
Continue with [indwelling urinary catheter] and, exchanges monthly, due this week.
On January 9, 2025, V19 (Physician) documented, History of multiple sclerosis with neurogenic bladder:
Continue with [indwelling urinary catheter] and, exchanges monthly, due this week.
On January 23, 2025, V19 (Physician) documented, History of multiple sclerosis with neurogenic bladder:
Continue with [indwelling urinary catheter] and, exchanges monthly, due at the end of the month, round the
25th.
On January 27, 2025, V19 (Physician) documented, History of multiple sclerosis with neurogenic bladder:
Continue with [indwelling urinary catheter] and, exchanges monthly, due at the end of the month, round the
25th.
On February 3, 2025, V19 (Physician) documented, History of multiple sclerosis with neurogenic bladder:
Continue with [indwelling urinary catheter] and, exchanges monthly, due at the end of the month, round the
25th.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145458
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Alta Rehab at Oak Brook
2013 Midwest Road
Oak Brook, IL 60521
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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F 0690
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
On February 10, 2025, V19 (Physician) documented, History of multiple sclerosis with neurogenic bladder:
Continue with [indwelling urinary catheter] and, exchanges monthly, due at the end of the month, round the
25th.
On February 13 2025, V19 (Physician) documented, History of multiple sclerosis with neurogenic bladder:
Continue with [indwelling urinary catheter] and, exchanges monthly, due at the end of the month, round the
25th.
On February 17, 2025, V19 (Physician) documented, History of multiple sclerosis with neurogenic bladder:
Continue with [indwelling urinary catheter] and, exchanges monthly, due at the end of the month, round the
25th.
The facility does not have documentation to show R4's indwelling urinary catheter was changed monthly as
documented in V19's (Physician) progress notes.
On February 20, 2025 at 10:43 Am, V19 (Physician) said R4 has had multiple UTIs, and it was his
expectation that R4's indwelling urinary catheter be changed monthly. V19 continued to say he discussed
changing the indwelling urinary catheter monthly with the nursing staff.
The facility's policy entitled Equipment Replacement - Disposable - Nursing revised on 1-16-18 shows:
Purpose: Equipment will be changed following established schedules to prevent contamination. a.
[Indwelling urinary catheter] bags are changed only if they become cloudy, leak, or have an odor. b.
[Indwelling urinary catheters] are changed only for system breakdown and prn (as needed) unless
physician's order specifies otherwise .
The facility's policy entitled Urinary Catheter Care revised on 2-14-19 shows: 10. Urinary catheter and
tubing may be removed and reinserted when any of the following are observed: a. Inability to observe urine
contents in the urinary drainage bag or tubing. b. Observation of gross contamination. c. Obstruction of the
catheter or tubing. d. Upon physician's orders.17. The date of the catheter insertion shall be documented in
the nurse's notes and Treatment Record.
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