F 0604
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to a) ensure a residents' self-releasing seat belts
(used to keep a resident positioned properly in their wheelchair) were secured in a manner which allowed
the residents to freely release the belt, b) failed to complete an assessment for the need of a restraint and
c) failed to code the Quick Release Belt in the MDS (Minimum Data Set) as a restraint for 1 (R1) out of 3
residents reviewed for physical restraints.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings Include:
R1 was initially admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a readmission date of 12/27/23 with diagnoses not
limited to Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3, Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus, Extrapyramidal and
Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Subacute Dyskinesia, Other Specified Forms of Tremor, Diabetes
Insipidus, Pain In Leg, Low Back Pain, Drug Induced Secondary Parkinsonism, Schizoaffective Disorder,
Bipolar Type, Unilateral Primary Osteoarthritis, Right Knee, History of Falling and Anxiety Disorder. R1's
MDS (Minimum Data Set) BIMS (Brief Interview for Mental Status) score is 12 indicating moderately
impaired.
Progress note dated 07/30/24 at 4:57 pm document in part: Restorative Note Text: R1 has been provided a
Quick Release Seat Belt to protect her from falls and/or injuries sustained by falls due to poor posture. R1
has tendency to frequently bend over from waist when ambulating or sitting. R1 is currently in a wheelchair
and bending over while sitting can cause R1 to fall out of her chair.
Progress note dated 10/09/24 at 7:52 am document in part: Behavior Note Behavior: Observed sitting up in
wheelchair with face leaning on table in day room, refused to go to the bed. Refused pillow when offered.
List education provided: Quick release belt provided D/T (due/to) resident EPS (Extrapyramidal Symptoms).
Order Summary Report document in part: My have Quick Release Torso Safety Belt Daily when up in
wheelchair to reduce risk of fall and/or injury sustained from fall dated 10/29/24.
Document titled Physical Restraint Informed Consent dated 07/30/24 document in part: Method of Physical
Restraint Used: Quick Release Safety Belt. The Reason the Physical Restraint is Needed: To Prevent
Falls/Injury Sustained from Fall. Times when restraint will be applied: Daily when in wheelchair.
Care Plan document in part: Focus: R1 is at high risk for fall d/t (Due/to) slipping from wheelchair going to
the washroom, unsteady gait secondary to dx. (diagnosis) of Cerebral Infarction,
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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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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
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145507
B. Wing
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/28/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Clark Manor
7433 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60626
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F 0604
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
delusional episodes, failure to get up from bed slowly and possible side effects from use of anti-psychotic
medication. Date Initiated: 02/10/25. Interventions: R1 has tendency to frequently bend over at waist (due to
back pain she states when she bends it relieves the pain somewhat) causing poor posture and risk for fall.
R1 has been provided a Quick Release Belt for her wheelchair which will help to prevent her falling and/or
sustaining injury. This belt should remain in place when she is sitting in her wheelchair to be released only
for care and toileting needs. Date Initiated: 07/30/24.
MDS Section P - Restraints and Alarms document in part: Physical restraints are any manual method, or
physical or mechanical device, material or equipment attached or adjacent to the resident's body that the
individual cannot remove easily which restricts freedom of movement or normal access to one's body. The
coding of 0 not used is documented on the MDS Section P.
Facility Matrix indicate R1 has a Physical Restraint.
Document titled Side rail/Other Devices evaluation has no restraint devices documented.
On 02/25/25 at 12:22 PM V6 (Licensed Practical Nurse) stated R1 has a quick release belt in the chair due
to her posture. I can't recall any falls just the quick release.
On 02/25/25 at 02:07 PM R1 was sitting in wheelchair in the dining room with the quick release belt in use.
R1 was transported to her room in the wheelchair by a staff member. R1 stated they never showed me how
to release this belt. If it was an emergency, I would be a goner. It is connected somewhere in the back of the
wheelchair. R1 was pulling the quick release belt near the bottom of the belt near the lower area around the
abdomen. R1 stated its tight and not giving. R1's quick release belt Velcro was connected at R1 right lower
side out of view and reach for R1 to release.
On 02/26/25 at 10:40 AM V11 (Restorative Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse) stated the quick release
self-release is considered a restraint because R1 wears it. R1 is able to take it off anytime she wants. R1 is
alert and oriented x/times 3. R1 has a tendency to lean forward with her head between her legs and the belt
is helping her to understand to sit upright. R1 has had the belt for some months. The resident should be
able to get out of the quick release belt. We had a couple of short trails to remove the quick release belt, but
we put it back. We don't want R1 to tumble out of the chair. R1 is a high fall risk. I was unaware there is a
physical restraint assessment. V11 was shown by the surveyor MDS Section P Restraints and Alarms that
indicate R1 has no restraints.
On 02/26/25 at 11:33 AM V12 (MDS Coordinator) stated the restorative nurse is in charge of restraints. The
restorative nurse will assess and do the care plan because they are in charge of the order. We divide the
MDS, the restorative nurse fills out section P. The quick release belt would be considered as a trunk
restraint. The MDS is indicating the resident has no restraints because it is coded as zero. The MDS section
P was incorrect meaning there were no restraints in use. I believe there is and assessment or evaluation
that is done for restraints.
On 02/26/25 at 01:23 PM R1 was in wheelchair in the dining room with the quick release belt in use.
On 02/26/25 01:24 PM V13 (Certified Nurse Assistant) stated R1 leans forward in the wheelchair and the
quick release belt is released every 2 hours. I put the quick release belt on R1 when I get her up.
On 02/26/25 at 01:49 PM V2 (Assistant Administrator) stated R1 leans forward so we see the quick
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145507
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/28/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Clark Manor
7433 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60626
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0604
release belt for support.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
On 02/26/25 at 04:03 PM V19 (Licensed Practical Nurse) stated we put on the quick release belt to prevent
R1 from falling. When in the wheelchair R1 will lean forward. If R1 takes the quick release belt off by herself
R1 will be getting
Residents Affected - Few
up and fall.
On 02/27/25 at 10:15 AM V20 (Director of Rehabilitation) stated R1 is unable to sit at the edge of the bed.
According to the physical therapy evaluation it does not have any indication that R1 cannot sit up in a
wheelchair. R1 had a sitting and standing instability. The physical therapist usually put recommendations in
the discharge note. The quick release belt is for safety, so R1 does not fall and hurt herself. The more R1
sits upright, it helps her with her trunk control. That is nursing not therapy to reevaluate R1.
On 02/27/25 at 10:37 AM V20 (Director of Rehabilitation) stated Physical Therapy was working on R1's
lateral trunk stability, sitting up. Weight shift dynamic stability and facilitation of anticipatory postural
adjustments to pull herself up. If R1 was leaning forward, conscious enough to pull herself back. There was
training, limit balance and R1's trunk technique to facilitate proprioception and adjustment of center of mass
over base of support improving proactive sitting balance training. This was in July 2024 when R1 was
discharged from physical therapy R1 has made progress with skilled interventions. There were no
recommendations other the restorative nursing program for ambulation and range of motion.
On 02/27/25 at 11:19 AM V2 (Assistant Administrator) stated regarding the vest for R1 we gave R1 and the
staff education.
On 02/27/25 at 11:22 AM R1 was in the dining room in a wheelchair with the quick release belt in use.
On 02/27/25 at 11:23 AM R1 was transported to her room in the wheelchair by a staff member. R1 stated
they said the belt is to keep me from sliding out of the chair. The chair is low so where am I to go to. I can sit
up; they don't give me enough time to demonstrate I can you sit up straight. R1 was sitting in the wheelchair
with the left shoulder strap of the quick release belt hanging off of the left shoulder. R1 was leaning to the
right side with her right arm hanging near the wheel of the wheelchair. When asked can she (R1) sit up
straight in the wheelchair, R1 readjusted herself and sat upright in the wheelchair. R1 stated I don't feel the
belt is helping, it is unnecessary and don't make sense. They put this belt on me every day when they get
me up. They showed me how to take the belt off today.
On 02/27/25 at 12:29 PM V4 (Direction of Nursing) stated R1 has improved a lot. The restorative nurse
recommended the quick release belt. We have to assess and evaluate if they need that quick release belt,
get an order, consent, and monitor if they are okay with that one. We did the in-service yesterday.
Document titled In-Service Topic and Attendance Sheet dated 02/26/25 Topic: Quick release Torso Support.
Summary of In-Service Topic: Use of Quick Release Torso Support for Poor Trunk Control. Attachments:
(Two Pictures of the Posey Torso Support for Wheelchair).
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145507
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/28/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Clark Manor
7433 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60626
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0604
Policy:
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Titled Restraints reviewed 08/19/24 document in part: It is the facility's policy to ensure that each resident is
not restrained for the purposes of discipline or convenience. The facility will utilize non- restraining
interventions first before trying restrain-type devices which will be considered as last resort. Physical
restraint is defined as any manual method, physical or mechanical device, equipment, or material that. A)
attached or adjacent to the resident's body. B) that the individual cannot intentionally removed easily, and
C) restricts freedom of movement or normal access to one's body. Procedures: 1. In the event that
resident's condition warrants the use of restraint, a restraint device assessment will be done to determine if
the device is appropriate for the resident. 2. Once the assessment determines that the device or
intervention is a restraint, a physician order will be obtained indicating the type of device to be used. The
order may be accompanied by the indication/reason for the device, the duration of use, and how often it is
supposed to be released. If this information is not reflected in the POS (Physician Order Sheet), these
should be specified in the device assessment, in the Progress Notes, or in the care plan. 5. T use of the
restraining device may be assessed and reduced at least quarterly. 9. Any device including mobility alarms
that may have a restraining effect on a resident should be assessed and evaluated to determine it is a
restraint or an enabler.
Residents Affected - Few
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