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Inspection visit

Inspection

BEACON HILLCMS #1455221 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

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 interview and record review, the facility failed to follow their policy and residents' care plans to safely transfer residents. This applies to 2 of 3 residents (R4, R5) reviewed for falls in the sample of 5. The findings include: 1. On February 14, 2024 at 9:44 AM, R4 was sitting up in a wheelchair in her room. No injuries were visible on the resident. R4 was unable to answer questions due to her cognitive status. The EMR (Electronic Medical Record) shows R4 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. R4 has multiple diagnoses including, cellulitis of the left lower limb, lack of coordination, muscle weakness, cognitive decline, repeated falls, spinal stenosis, osteoporosis, dementia, heart failure, and overactive bladder. R4's MDS (Minimum Data Set) dated December 27, 2023 shows R4 has moderate cognitive impairment, is independent with eating, requires substantial/maximal assistance with oral hygiene, showering, and personal hygiene, and is totally dependent on facility staff for toilet hygiene, lower body dressing, bed mobility, and transferring from the bed to the chair, the toilet, and the shower. R4's care plan initiated on November 16, 2023, and revised on January 24, 2024 shows: The resident requires max assistance with the use of sit-stand machine by (2) staff members for all transfers. R4's Fall Incident Report dated February 2, 2024 at 8:45 AM shows: Writer received report that resident slipped from sit-to-stand while being transferred from the toilet. Resident was observed sitting on floor of bathroom in front of toilet. No noted injuries at this time. Resident was assisted up from floor and back to wheelchair with two staff members. Resident stated that her legs gave out and she was unable to stand up. There were no complaints of pain during ROM (Range of Motion) to bilateral legs. R4's incident report shows R4 did not sustain an injury due to the fall. On February 13, 2024 at 11:02 AM, V2 (DON-Director of Nursing) said R4 uses a sit-to-stand mechanical lift for transfers between surfaces and was being assisted to transfer with a sit-to-stand mechanical lift on February 2, 2024. V2 said, V3 (CNA-Certified Nursing Assistant) owned up to being alone during the transfer. A few days before the incident we had done a house-wide in-service of all staff with a restorative aide explaining how all residents need two staff members present when using a mechanical lift, and [V3] did not follow the instructions. V2 continued to say, [V3] should have (continued on next page) 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 Page 1 of 2 Event ID: 145522 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 145522 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 02/15/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Beacon Hill 2400 South Finley Road Lombard, IL 60148 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 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few waited. There was enough staff present to help her. [V3] could have gotten another CNA from another hallway or waited until the nurse could help her. 2. On February 14, 2024 at 9:47 AM, R5 was sitting up in a wheelchair in her room. R5 had a below the knee amputation of the left leg. R5 said she had a fall while transferring from the toilet to the wheelchair on February 9, 2024. R5 said, My right leg buckled, and I could not pull myself up, so the CNA helped me to the floor. We used the slide board, not a machine. They would have gotten help if I insisted, but I thought I could do it with just me and the CNA. I did not get hurt. The EMR shows R5 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. R5 has multiple diagnoses including, surgical amputation of the left leg below the knee, muscle weakness, Type 2 diabetes, atrial fibrillation, urine retention, morbid obesity, and adjustment disorder with anxiety. R5's MDS dated [DATE] shows R5 has moderate cognitive impairment, is able to independently eat and perform oral and personal hygiene, and requires substantial/maximal assistance with toilet hygiene, showering, lower body dressing, and transfers from the chair to the bed, the toilet, and the tub/shower. R5's care plan initiated on January 31, 2024 shows R5 is at risk for falls related to deconditioning. Interventions initiated February 1, 2024 include, Transfer: 2-person extensive assist with sliding board. R5's fall incident report dated February 9, 2024 at 8:40 AM shows: This RN was notified by the CNA that resident had to be lowered to the floor after trying to transfer from the toilet to the wheelchair. Resident stated I am able to transfer without 2 people assisting me and I did not fall, my right leg buckled, and I could not pull myself up so the CNA helped me sit onto the floor. I did not get hurt. I just sat down on the floor. MD notified of incident. Resident educated on the importance of having two people assist with transfers at all times. CNA educated to read the [care card] on how a resident transfers and go only by the transfer order despite what a resident may state. No injuries observed at time of incident. R5's incident report shows R5 did not sustain an injury due to the fall. On February 13, 2024 at 11:02 AM, V2 (DON) said, [R5] uses a sliding board to transfer and was on the toilet the day of her fall. The CNA was alone and said the resident said she could transfer by herself. [R5] started sliding and had to be lowered to the floor. It is in the care plan that two staff members are necessary to transfer [R5]. The CNA was from a staffing agency. After educating the CNA, we said she could not return to the facility. The facility's policy entitled; Using a Mechanical Lifting Machine revised July 2017 shows: Purpose: The purpose of this procedure is to establish the general principles of safe lifting using a mechanical lifting device. It is not a substitute for manufacturer's training or instructions. General Guidelines: 1. At least two (2) nursing assistants are needed to safely move a resident with a mechanical lift. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145522 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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Citations

1 citation recorded*CMS

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0689GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F689 - Accidents

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the February 15, 2024 survey of BEACON HILL?

This was a inspection survey of BEACON HILL on February 15, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at BEACON HILL on February 15, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."

What type of survey was this?

This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.

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