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
observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to properly assess, monitor, and evaluate one
(R2) resident after a fall incident on 3/13/24 and 5/18/24. These failures could potentially affect one (R2) of
three residents reviewed for improper nursing care.
Residents Affected - Few
The findings include:
R2's health record documented admission Date on 2/1/2024 with diagnoses not limited to Unspecified
fracture of left ilium, History of falling, Dysphagia oral phase, Thyrotoxicosis, Dementia in other diseases
classified elsewhere, Major depressive disorder, Restlessness and agitation, Xerosis cutis, Atrophic
disorder of skin, Depression, Insomnia, Iron deficiency anemia, Constipation, Alzheimer's disease,
Unspecified protein-calorie malnutrition, Difficulty in walking, Other symptoms and signs involving the
musculoskeletal system.
On 7/10/24 At 10:10am R2 observed sitting up in wheelchair, wheeled by staff, alert and verbally
responsive with bouts of confusion.
At 12:01pm V17 (Fall and psychotropic Registered Nurse) requested if he could have V2 (Director of
Nursing / DON) during the interview. V17 Stated he has been working full time in the facility for 3 years as a
floor nurse then transitioned to Fall and Psychotropic nurse in January 2024. V17 stated the nurse should
monitor / assess / document every 8 hours for 72 hours post fall incident. R2's EHR (electronic health
record) reviewed with V2 and V17 states R2 is a fall risk. Had a fall incident on 3/13/24. It was an
Unwitnessed fall. She was ambulatory with no device at that time. There was no injury post fall.
Surveyor and V17 reviewed 72hour documentation post fall incident, V17 stated with missing
documentation. There was only one documentation on day 1 and day 3 that should have been three
documentations as R2 should be monitored, assessed, or evaluated for any injury every 8 hours. There was
no documentation found on day 2 post fall incident. V2 stated that documentation should be done by nurses
every 8 hours x 72 hours post fall to ensure there are no changes or injury within 72 hours. V2 stated
documentation is a tool that staff is monitoring or assessing the resident. V2 stated R2 was still ambulatory
after the fall incident on 3/13/24, no changes physically with the resident. Standard nursing practice if no
documentation, it was not done. V17 stated there was another Fall incident for R2 on 5/12/24 while she was
out on pass. V2 stated R2's daughter informed the nurse on duty that R2 fell while she was running after
her grandkids on the stairs at home. R2's daughter took R2 to the hospital with diagnosis of left iliac
fracture. V2 stated prior to fall incident on 5/12/24, R2 was ambulating on and off, uses wheelchair for long
distance. V2 stated after that fall incident with fracture, resident was Non ambulatory, there was a significant
change in condition. V2 and V17 unable to
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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
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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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Event ID:
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No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145510
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/12/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avantara Lincoln Park
1366 West Fullerton Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614
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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
find a significant change assessment. V2 stated resident should be monitored and assessed properly
especially after a fall incident to provide appropriate care.
At 1:15pm V18 (Restorative nurse) reviewed R2's EHR and stated there was a change in functional mobility
from baseline. R2 needed more help with activities of daily living post fall incident with fracture. V18 stated
that R2 uses wheelchair but able to stand and pivot.
At 2:15pm V21 (Rehab Director) reviewed R2's HER and stated R2 was on skilled therapy 5/18/- 6/2/24.
R21 stated upon discharge from therapy on 6/2/24, R2 needed moderate assistance with transfer and max
assist with upper body and lower body dressing, bathing, and hygiene.
At 2:51pm V22 (MDS coordinator) reviewed R2's EHR and stated R2 declined from the baseline upon
readmission on [DATE] post fall with fracture. V22 stated there was no significant change assessment
completed. V22 stated it was an oversight with coordination. V22 stated the team will complete a significant
change assessment due to decline in R2's condition, she needed more help with bed mobility, transfer, and
other activities of daily living.
R2's MDS dated [DATE] showed R2's cognition was severely impaired and R2 needed Substantial /
maximal assistance with oral and toileting hygiene, shower / bathe self, upper and lower body dressing,
chair / bed, and toilet transfer not attempted due to medical condition or safety concerns. R2's MDS
indicated R2 was always incontinent of bladder and bowel.
R2's MDS dated [DATE] showed R2's cognition was severely impaired and R2 needed supervision /
touching assistance with oral hygiene, upper body dressing, chair / bed transfer; Partial / moderate
assistance with toileting and personal hygiene, shower / bathe self, lower body dressing, toilet transfer.
R2's MDS dated [DATE] showed R2's cognition was severely impaired and R2 needed supervision /
touching assistance oral hygiene, upper body dressing, chair / bed transfer; Partial / moderate assistance
with toileting and personal hygiene, shower / bathe self, lower body dressing. Always incontinent of bladder
and bowel.
R2's post incident 72 hours follow up showed documentation completed on 3/13/24 and 3/15/24 with
missing documentation on 3/14/24. Only one entry / documentation for 3/13/25 and one entry on 3/15/24.
Per V2 and fall nurse documentation post fall should be done every 8 hours.
R2's progress notes showed she went out on pass with daughter on 5/11/24 and R2's daughter informed
nurse on duty that R2 had a fall incident at home on 5/12/24.
admission summary dated [DATE] documented in part: R2 readmitted from Hospital and transported by
local ambulance company via stretcher with diagnosis of Left closed hip fracture.
Nurse Practitioner notes dated 5/19/24 documented in part: R2 was sent to emergency department due to
left leg/hip pain after falling downstairs. Per hospital notes, R2 was chasing her grandchildren and fell down
the last 4-5 stairs and hit head without LOC (loss of consciousness). Result revealed acute comminuted
displaced fracture of the left iliac bone with adjacent soft tissue hematoma. Orthopedic surgery consulted
and R2 deemed not a candidate for surgery.
Facility's policy for notification procedures for change in resident condition dated 1/12/23
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
145510
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
145510
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/12/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avantara Lincoln Park
1366 West Fullerton Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614
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
documented in part: If a significant change in the resident's physical or mental condition occurs, a
significant change MDS will be completed as required.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
145510
If continuation sheet
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