F 0584
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited
to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow their policy and procedure for
housekeeping by not ensuring the rooms and medical equipment of residents who are totally dependent on
staff for care and assistance with activities of daily living, were consistently and adequately cleaned and
sanitized. This failure applies to four of four residents (R1, R2, R3, R4) reviewed for environment.
Findings include:
1. R1 is a [AGE] year-old male with a diagnoses history present on admission of Brain Damage due to
Oxygen Deprivation, Bacterial Infection, Epilepsy, Congestive Heart Failure, Stage 4 Pressure Ulcers,
Acute Kidney Failure, UTI's, Trach Use, and Feeding Tube Use who was admitted to the facility 07/27/2024.
On 02/10/2025 at 10:29 AM Observed multiple dresser drawers near R1's bed open and a mild odor
present.
On 02/10/2025 at 10:54 AM Observed R1's oxygen machine with visible dust and particles. V5 (Registered
Nurse) was present and verbally confirmed the observation and stated the oxygen equipment should be
clean. Observed a clean dressing dated 02/10/2025 sitting on R1's dresser near the foot of his bed.
Observed R1's respiratory equipment with visible dust in the crevices on the top of the machine. V5 verbally
confirmed the observation and wiped away some of the dust to further confirm that the area was unclean.
V5 stated there shouldn't be any visible dust on the respiratory equipment. Observed a brown substance
spilled over on multiple areas of R1's feeding tube monitor and pole. Observed R1's dresser near the foot of
his bed with multiple uncovered and exposed plastic syringes. V5 stated that one of the syringes was for
stool collection and the other is for feeding tube flushing and they should both be covered and stored
properly. Observed a refrigerator in R1's room with visible dust and particles on the creviced exterior and
with visible residue in multiple areas of the exterior. V5 stated the refrigerator exterior surface should be
clean and free of visible matter. Observed multiple dresser drawers open. V5 agreed that R1's drawers
should be closed and stated it only takes a moment to close them.
2. R2 is a [AGE] year-old female with a diagnoses history of Partial Paralysis following Brain Related
Bleeding, Feeding Tube Placement, Protein Calorie Malnutrition, and Dysphagia (Difficulty Swallowing
Foods) who was admitted to the facility 01/23/2025.
On 02/10/2025 at 11:22 AM Observed R2's oxygen machine with visible dust and particles, a large mat
next to the right side of her bed with multiple visible stains and residue, R2's respiratory
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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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1660 Oakton Place
Des Plaines, IL 60018
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
equipment with visible dust and particles in multiple areas, an uncovered plastic feeding tube suction
syringe and a plastic glove sitting directly on top of R2's window seal, multiple yellow spots on R2's window
seal and underneath the uncovered plastic feeding tube syringe, R2's feeding tube equipment with a brown
substance spilled over onto the monitor and pole, and R2's night stand beside her bed with multiple open
drawers with visible dust on the borders of them and visible dust on the top and side exterior of the night
stand.
R2's current care plan documents she is bed bound, she receives nothing by mouth and her sole source of
nutrition and hydration is via enteral feeding related to diagnoses of Dementia, Congestive Heart Failure,
Diabetes Mellitus, and Renal Disease or Liver Disease and is dependent with tube feeding.
R2's current physician orders include an active order effective 01/23/2025 for Enteral Feeding: Tube Site
Care of cleansing with normal saline solution, patting dry, and applying a drain sponge and tape every night
shift.
3. R3 is an [AGE] year-old female with a diagnoses history of Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Protein
Calorie Malnutrition, Aphagia (Inability to Swallow) and Dysphagia (Difficulty Swallowing Foods) who was
admitted to the facility 03/16/2023.
On 02/10/2025 at 11:14 AM Observed R3's oxygen machine with visible dust and a substance spilled on
the floor directly behind it, R3's respiratory equipment with visible dust, a brown substance spilled over on
multiple areas of R3's feeding tube monitor and pole, and visible dust and particles on R3's bed frame
underneath the head of her bed. V2 (Director of Nursing) was also present and verbally confirmed these
observations and stated they would be addressed.
4. R4 is a [AGE] year-old female with a diagnoses history of Stroke, Partial Paralysis, Dysphagia (Difficulty
Swallowing), Feeding Tube Use, and Need for Assistance with Personal Care who was admitted to the
facility 11/08/2024.
On 02/10/2025 at 11:07 AM Observed a refrigerator in R4's room with visible dust and particles on the
creviced exterior and with visible residue in multiple areas of the exterior. Observed large padding next to
R4's bed with visible stains and residue. V5 (Registered Nurse) was present and verbally confirmed the
observations and wiped the padding with a wet towel to confirm the stains could be removed. V5 stated the
padding should be clean and free of visible substances. Observed R4's oxygen machine with visible dust
and particles. V5 verbally confirmed these observations and stated there should not be any visible dust or
other substances present on oxygen equipment. Observed multiple orange spots on R4's window seal and
air conditioner. V5 verbally confirmed these observations and stated the spots should not be on R4's
window seal.
On 02/10/2025 at 11:59 AM V6 (Housekeeping Supervisor) stated nursing is responsible for cleaning the
resident's medical equipment because housekeeping staff would be afraid to move the equipment and
potentially disconnect something. V6 stated housekeeping staff are responsible for cleaning residents
rooms daily which includes blinds, bed frames, padding, nightstands, window seals etc. which ensures
these areas stay clean. V6 stated one of the housekeeping staff became ill six weeks ago and she plans on
hiring more staff. V6 confirmed there should not be any visible dust, residue, substances, stains, or
particles if the residents rooms are cleaned daily.
02/11/2025 1:41 PM V2 (Director of Nursing) and V5 (Registered Nurse) stated the Respiratory
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Generations Oakton Pavillion
1660 Oakton Place
Des Plaines, IL 60018
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F 0584
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Therapists are responsible for replacing and cleaning respiratory care equipment and they have a schedule
for this. V2 stated maintaining the cleanliness of resident's respiratory and feeding tube equipment is a
collaborative effort which includes respiratory and nursing staff. V2 confirmed aides, nurses, and respiratory
staff are all responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of respiratory and feeding tube equipment. When
asked by surveyor if staff enter the residents room and observe their respiratory or feeding tube equipment
to be unclean should the equipment be left in that condition, V2 stated this should be addressed.
The facility's Daily Housekeeping Policy received 02/10/2025 states:
Disinfect horizontal surfaces (dressers, nightstands, etc.).
Disinfect high touch surfaces (medical equipment).
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STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
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1660 Oakton Place
Des Plaines, IL 60018
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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
observations, interviews, and record reviews the facility failed to follow their policy and procedures for
feeding tube care by not following physician orders of daily cleansing and dressing of feeding tube site for
residents dependent on enteral nutrition. This failure applied to four of four (R1, R2, R3, and R4) residents
reviewed for quality of care.
Residents Affected - Some
Findings include:
1. R1 is a [AGE] year-old male with a diagnoses history present on admission of Brain Damage due to
Oxygen Deprivation, Bacterial Infection, Epilepsy, Congestive Heart Failure, Stage 4 Pressure Ulcers,
Acute Kidney Failure, UTI's, Trach Use, and Feeding Tube Use who was admitted to the facility 07/27/2024.
On 02/10/2025 at 10:29 AM Observed R1 in his room lying in his bed unable to speak and bed bound.
Observed V3 (Registered Nurse) uncover R1's feeding tube surgical site to reveal the site to be without a
bandage/dressing and with a noticeable scab present. V3 stated feeding tube site dressings should be
changed every night shift and R1 does not have a dressing over his site. V3 stated she observed R1's
feeding tube surgical site with a dry scab that should be cleaned and have a new dressing applied to it.
R1's current care plan documents he receives nothing orally and currently receives nutrition by feeding tube
with interventions including change enteral feeding tube dressing per physician's order; he has potential for
impaired nutrition related to acute and chronic medical conditions, wound, being tube feeding dependent,
and receives nothing by mouth with interventions including change feeding tube dressing per physician's
orders, check the feeding tube site regularly for signs/symptoms of infection such as redness, drainage etc.;
registered dietitian to provide monthly nutrition assessment and evaluate calorie, protein, and fluid needs
and adequacy/appropriateness of current feeding regimen, report any early signs of fluid overload or
dehydration to the physician for further medical evaluation.
R1's current physician orders include an active order effective 02/01/2025 for Enteral Feeding: Tube Site
Care of cleansing with normal saline solution, patting dry, and applying a drain sponge and tape every night
shift and as needed for feeding tube surgical opening.
R1's February 2025 Treatment Administration Record documents missing information for Enteral Feeding
Tube Site Care per physician's orders on 02/05/2025.
2. R2 is a [AGE] year-old female with a diagnoses history of Partial Paralysis following Brain Related
Bleeding, Feeding Tube Placement, Protein Calorie Malnutrition, and Dysphagia (Difficulty Swallowing
Foods) who was admitted to the facility 01/23/2025.
On 02/10/2025 at 10:36 AM Observed V3 (Registered Nurse) uncover R2's feeding tube surgical site to
reveal a dressing labeled 02/05/2025, with some visible brown staining, and not completely sealed with
tape. V3 stated there was a scab present at R2's feeding tube site and the site is supposed to be clean
before a new dressing is applied. V3 stated feeding tube site dressings should be cleaned and changed
every night shift and it doesn't look like R2's was. Observed a scab around R2's feeding tube site.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145626
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/13/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Generations Oakton Pavillion
1660 Oakton Place
Des Plaines, IL 60018
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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 - Some
3. R3 is an [AGE] year-old female with a diagnoses history of Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Protein
Calorie Malnutrition, Aphagia (Inability to Swallow) and Dysphagia (Difficulty Swallowing Foods) who was
admitted to the facility 03/16/2023.
On 02/10/2025 at 10:49 AM Observed V4 (Licensed Practical Nurse) uncover R3's feeding tube site and
reveal R3's site to be without a dressing. V4 stated she observed R3's feeding tube site with a bit of
drainage that appears old and there is no dressing present. V4 stated the night shift typically replaces
feeding tube site dressings. V4 stated dressings should be present and dated.
R3's current care plan documents she is bed bound, she requires a tube feeding related to Dysphagia,
receives nothing by mouth and her sole source of nutrition and hydration is by enteral feeding with
interventions including requiring total assistance with tube feedings, providing local care to feeding tube site
as ordered and monitoring for signs and symptoms of an infection.
R3's current physician orders include an active order effective 01/30/2025 for Enteral Feeding: Tube Site
Care of cleansing with normal saline solution, patting dry, and applying a drain sponge and tape every night
shift and as needed.
R3's February 2025 Treatment Administration Record documents missing information for Enteral Feeding
Tube Site Care per physician's orders on 02/03/2025.
4. R4 is a [AGE] year-old female with a diagnoses history of Stroke, Partial Paralysis, Dysphagia (Difficulty
Swallowing), Feeding Tube Use, and Need for Assistance with Personal Care who was admitted to the
facility 11/08/2024.
On 02/10/2025 10:44 AM Observed V4 (Licensed Practical Nurse) uncover R4's feeding tube site and
reveal the dressing to be without a date. V4 stated there should be a date on R4's feeding tube site
dressing. V4 stated when she examines feeding tube site dressings, she looks for a date, cleanness, and
for no drainage to be present. V4 stated she observed R4's feeding tube site with a little bit of crust around
it and some dry drainage.
R4's current care plan documents she is bed bound, requires a feeding tube feeding related to Dysphagia,
and she is dependent with tube feeding with interventions including provide local care to feeding tube site
as ordered and monitor for signs and symptoms of infection.
R4's current physician orders include an active order effective 11/9/2024 for Enteral - Tube Site Care every
night shift.
On 02/10/2025 at 11:12 AM V2 (Director of Nursing) stated both V3 (Registered Nurse) and V4 (Licensed
Practical Nurse) informed her that four residents feeding tube site dressings were not changed, and the
sites should be cleaned, changed, and have a dressing applied each night during the 11 PM - 7:30 AM
shift.
On 02/11/2025 at 1:41 PM V2 (Director of Nursing) and V5 (Registered Nurse) stated missing entries on
the TAR (Treatment Administration Record) could indicate that treatment wasn't administered. V2 stated
nurses should document on the TAR to confirm that treatment was administered.
The facility's Tube Feedings/Enteral Nutrition Policy received 02/11/2025 states:
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Generations Oakton Pavillion
1660 Oakton Place
Des Plaines, IL 60018
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F 0684
Gastrostomy Tube care is to be done daily and as needed.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Generations Oakton Pavillion
1660 Oakton Place
Des Plaines, IL 60018
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0692
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow their policy and procedure for hydration
and tube feeding tube care by not ensuring that a resident received the recommended amount of fluids for
a resident who is dependent on tube feeding for nutrition. This failure applied to one (R1) of four residents
reviewed for hydration and resulted in R1 being hospitalized with diagnoses including dehydration, high
blood sodium, and hypotension (low blood pressure).
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
R1 is a [AGE] year-old male with a diagnoses history present on admission of Brain Damage due to
Oxygen Deprivation, Bacterial Infection, Epilepsy, Congestive Heart Failure, Stage 4 Pressure Ulcers,
Acute Kidney Failure, UTI's, Trach Use, and Feeding Tube Use who was admitted to the facility 07/27/2024.
On 02/10/2025 at 10:29 AM Observed R1 in his room lying in his bed unable to speak, bed bound, and
receiving a enteral nutrition via a tube feeding.
R1's current care plan documents he has potential for impaired nutrition related to acute and chronic
medical conditions, wound, being tube feeding dependent, and receives nothing by mouth with
interventions including; registered dietitian to provide monthly nutrition assessment and evaluate fluid
needs and adequacy/appropriateness of current feeding regimen, and report any early signs of fluid
overload or dehydration to the physician for further medical evaluation.
R1's Monthly Enteral/Skin Note created by V9 (Registered Dietitian) dated 11/01/2024 documents R1 was
being readmitted from a hospitalization and was receiving an enteral flush of 30ml of every 4 hours with
recommendations to increase his flush back to 200ml every four hours the new flush would provide 2297 ml
of fluid.
R1's physician order history includes an order effective from 10/31/2024 to 12/02/2024 for flushing his
feeding tube with 30ml and of water every four hours.
R1's November and December 2024 Medication Administration Records documents he was receiving a
flush with 30ml of water every four hours from 10/31/2024 to 12/02/2024.
R1's progress note dated 12/2/2024 08:02 Writer spoke with a Registered Nurse at the hospital and was
notified that the resident's blood pressure remains severely low, and resident is dehydrated.
R1's hospital record dated 12/02/2024 documents he was admitted to the emergency room from the
nursing home due to significant hypotension, was evaluated and received a primary diagnosis of
dehydration, and of high blood sodium and chloride and acute kidney injury; he was assessed on admission
to be profoundly dehydrated with an acute renal insufficiency and high blood sodium and it was noted that
he was likely hypotensive related to these diagnoses.
02/13/2024 at 1:12 PM V2 (Director of Nursing) reported that on admission there is a section of the
admission assessment that addresses nutrition and the RD (Registered Dietitian), Nurse Practitioner,
Physician's Assistant, and Physician are made aware of residents enteral feeding orders received from the
hospital and the orders are reconciled on admission. V2 reported the RD then further
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Generations Oakton Pavillion
1660 Oakton Place
Des Plaines, IL 60018
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0692
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
evaluates the resident's needs, makes recommendations for changes to formula, volume and flushes, and
labs are also ordered on admission and readmission. V2 reported labs are ordered and evaluated by the
RD, Nurse Practitioner, Physician's Assistant, and Physician and the facility uses pumps for enteral
feedings and flushes and these are to be signed off on Medication Administration Records. V2 reported a
collaboration of nurses assessments, weights, labs, and RD/Nurse Practitioner/Physician evaluations and
recommendations are used.
02/13/2024 at 2:23 PM V2 (Director of Nursing) stated after the RD (Registered Dietitian) makes a
recommendation the nurses are to call the physician to see if they agree with the orders and the orders are
changed if the physician agrees. V2 stated typically the RDs will put in orders if they change the actual
feeding, and the nurses verify the orders so there is a two-step process. V2 stated once the nurse confirms
the orders and the orders they are verified in the resident's medical chart under physician orders. V2 stated
if a flushing order was needed for R1, and it was not entered it could affect his electrolytes and his
hydration. V2 stated if R1 was not receiving enough fluids and the RD recommended an increase in flushes
this could possibly cause dehydration because his urine output might decrease. V2 stated fluid intake for R1
is monitored by observing feeding tube flushes and how many cc's (cubic centimeters) of fluid he receives
an hour through enteral feeding and his fluid output is monitored by observing whether there is a decrease
in how many times he receives incontinence care, whether there is a urine odor, or if incontinence products
used may become discolored because of urine concentration.
R1's progress notes from 11/01/2024 - 12/02/2024 did not include any communication with his physician
regarding V9's (Registered Dietitian) recommendations to increase his fluids as documented in her notes
on 11/01/2024.
02/13/2024 at 4:10 PM V2 (Director of Nursing) stated V9 (Registered Dietitian) never submitted an order
for R1's recommended fluid increase. V2 stated V9's progress note regarding this recommendation was
originally entered into an inactive electronic health record system on 11/04/2024 and the note was never
transferred to the electronic health record system that became actively used on 11/01/2024. V2 stated the
facility was not aware of or notified of V9's recommendations to increase his fluids until 12/03/2024 when
V9 provided this recommendation by email. V2 stated the facility reviewed Medication Administration
Records for 24 hours after the transition of the electronic medical record system on 11/01/2024 however
there was no order submitted by V9 for R1's fluid increase. V2 stated it was V9's responsibility to ensure the
facility received the recommendation or order to increase R1s fluids and she should have communicated
this information in real time. V2 stated the concern with V9's failure to ensure the recommendation was
communicated or ordered is that R1 was not getting the amount of fluids he needed. V2 stated the
physician was never notified of V9's recommendation to increase R1's fluids due to the missing
communication from V9.
The facility's Tube Feedings/Enteral Nutrition Policy received 02/11/2025 states:
Objectives: to maintain the desired fluid status of a resident.
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