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 document resident assessments for 2 of 3 residents (R4,
R7) reviewed for change of condition in the sample of 13.
Residents Affected - Few
The findings include:
1. R4's face sheet documents she was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and discharged on [DATE]. R4 had
multiple diagnoses including chronic respiratory failure, oxygen dependency, and COPD (chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease). The order summary sheet shows an order for oxygen at 2L (liters)
continuous. R4 had an order for a full code status.
On [DATE] at 8:50 AM, V1 (Administrator) documented during the AM medication pass, nurse entered
(R4's) room to observe resident with no pulse and no respirations. Code blue called. This writer assessed
resident and CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) initiated at 7:50 AM. 911 called and CPR continued
until EMS arrived. Resident left facility, with no pulse/respirations at 8:34 AM with [NAME] Machine (chest
compression machine) operating.
The progress notes did not contain any assessment or description of R4 at the time of the code, including
where she was, physical appearance or if any vitals were able to be obtained.
On [DATE] at 10:30 AM, V16 LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) said on [DATE] she was the day shift nurse
assigned R4, on the garden unit. V16 said at the time of the incident, she was on the 200 wing passing
medications when her aide from gardens came running to get her for a non-responsive resident. V16 said
she ran to the garden unit, verified R4's code status to be a full code and initiated CPR. V16 said R4 had
bubbles around her mouth and nose, and her oxygen cannula was still in her nose. V16 said multiple staff
began to appear and assist with the code by calling 911, family and the physician. V16 said R4 left the
facility with the ambulance crew continuing CPR. After R4 left, V1 instructed her to write down the last set of
vital signs. V16 said as a new nurse she was not sure what to do or what needed to be done as far as
documenting anything. V16 said she dropped the ball and should have documented how R4 was found, and
step by step details of events and the time they occurred.
On [DATE] at 11:10 AM, V2 DON (Director of Nursing) said following an incident such as a code blue, the
nurse should be documenting when the resident was last seen, how they found the resident, their color, the
temperature of their skin whether they are cold or still warm to touch, if there are any vital signs or no vital
signs. The progress notes should note when CPR began, and when paramedics arrived, and when the
resident left or expired. The notes should also contain what staff were present for the code.
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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.
LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER
REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
TITLE
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Event ID:
145615
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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
145615
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/12/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Allure of Sterling
612 West St Mary's Street
Sterling, IL 61081
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 0684
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
On [DATE] at 11:45 AM, V1 said at the time of the code blue, she was in her office when the overhead page
went out. V1 found V16 had gone into R4's room during morning medication pass and noticed she had no
pulse or respirations. V16 and V4 (Certified Nursing Assistant Staff Coordinator) were performing CPR, and
V1 stepped in and took over. V1 said while she ran the code, staff were calling 911 and the family. V1 said
V16 is a newer nurse and needed a break after the code, and after R4 left the facility. V1 said she
completed the documentation in R4's record but was unaware V16 was on the 200 wing when the code
occurred.
2. R7's admission record shows she was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with multiple diagnoses including
heart failure, and nonrheumatic aortic stenosis. The order summary sheet documents an order for oxygen
at 1-2 L/NC (liters per nasal cannula) to keep SATs (saturation levels) above 92%. The weights and vitals
summary shows her last oxygen saturation level on [DATE] was 99% with oxygen via nasal cannula.
R7's progress notes for [DATE] at 1:41 AM shows V16 notified the physician of resident status, advised to
send to local ER (Emergency Room) for further evaluation of symptoms. The progress notes have no
assessment or documentation of R7's condition, vital signs, or assessment. A note at 1:55 AM shows R7
was transferred out of the facility for low oxygen saturation levels. No oxygen levels or assessment were
noted at this time.
Assessments for R7 on [DATE] were requested and none provided relating to the transfer out to the ER.
On [DATE] at 10:30 AM, V16 said she assessed R7 but did not document anything. V16 said she
remembers that night and sending R7 out due to low oxygen level, but could not recall how low the level
was, and did not write it down. V16 said she should have documented a full assessment in the progress
notes including why the resident was being sent out and any abnormal findings. V16 said she was unsure
of what should be documented, and as a new nurse was not comfortable working the night shift. V16 was
aware of how important it is to document on the residents.
On [DATE] at 11:19 AM, V2 said with any resident with a change of condition V2 would expect the nurse to
have a progress note with the change, and how it changed from a prior assessment. The note should also
include vital signs, oxygen readings and what was done for the resident, if they had any signs or symptoms
associated with the change. V2 said in addition there should be a note if any shortness of breath, their
overall color, lung sounds and a cough if present. V2 reviewed R7's record and said she did not see any
notes documented regarding details of the transfer out to the ER on [DATE]. V2 said V16 should have noted
what if anything was done, and the oxygen saturation level.
The facility's [DATE] policy for change in a resident's condition or status defines 2. A significant change of
condition is a major decline or improvement in the resident's status that: a. Will not normally resolve itself
without intervention by staff or by implementing standard disease-related clinical interventions. 8. The nurse
will record in the resident's medical record information relative to changes in the resident's medical/mental
condition or status.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
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