F 0554
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
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 ensure that no medications are kept at the
resident's bedside without physician order. The facility also failed to assess a resident for safe medication
self-administration. This deficiency affects one (R8) of three residents in the sample of 25 reviewed for
Medication safety.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
On 4/1/25 at 11:40AM, While observing V15 LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) administering oral medication
to R8 observed the following medications not labeled on her bedside tray table: one (1) triamcinolone
acetamide lotion 0/1% 60 ml, two (2) nasal (deep sea) spray bottles and (3) Caladryl lotions. R8 is alert,
oriented x 3 and can verbalize needs to staff. R8 said that she has been taking these medications in her
room. She said she has rashes to her both hands/arms, as she pulled up her sleeves and showed her
rashes with redness. She said that she applied triamcinolone and caladryl for her rashes and itchiness on
both arms/hand every day and as needed. She said she uses the nasal spray 2- 3 times per day and as
needed. She said that nurses are aware that she has been taking all of these medications. V15 LPN did not
respond.
On 4/1/25 at 3:07PM Informed V2 DON (Director of Nursing) of above observation. V2 said that a resident
is not allowed to keep medication at the bedside without physician order. V2 said that resident
self-administration of medication assessment should be completed to check if R8 is capable of
self-administration of medication. Informed V2 DON that R8 does not have an order for Nasal (deep sea)
spray and caladryl lotion. R8 does not have an order to keep medications at bedside. No resident
self-administration of medication assessment was completed by Interdisciplinary team (IDT). She was not
care planned for medication self-administration.
R8 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnosis listed in part but not limited to Acute and chronic respiratory
failure, Congestive heart failure, Paraplegia, Congenital deformity of spine, Spina Bifida, Allergic rhinitis.
Active physician order sheet indicated Triamcinolone acetonide external cream 0.1% apply to upper back,
BUE, shoulders, BLE topically every 8 hours as needed for itching. No order for Nasal (deep sea) spray and
caladryl lotion. No order to keep medication at bedside. No resident self-administration of medication
assessment completed by IDT.
Facility's policy on Self- Administration of Medication effective 4/2014 indicated:
Purpose: To establish guidelines concerning the self-administration of drug.
General Guidelines:
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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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F 0554
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
1. A resident may not be permitted to administer or retain any medication in his/her room unless so
ordered, in writing by the attending physician.
2. Should the resident's attending physician permit the resident to administer his/her medications, the
following condition should apply:
Residents Affected - Few
c. A self-administration of medications assessment will be completed that indicates that the resident is
capable of self-administering drugs.
Facility's policy on Medication Storage revision date 7/2/19 indicated:
Purpose: To ensure proper storage, labeling and expiration dates of medications, biologicals, syringes, and
needles.
Guidelines:
13. Bedside Medication Storage:
13.1 Facility should not administer/provide bedside medications or biologicals without a physician/
prescriber order and approval by the interdisciplinary care team and facility administration.
13.2 Facility should store bedside medications or biologicals in a locked compartment within the resident's
room.
Facility's policy on Resident rights reviewed 1/4/19 indicated:
Purpose: To promote the exercise of rights for each resident.
Guidelines: Notice of resident rights will be provided upon admission to the facility. These rights include the
resident's right to:
*Self-administer medication, if the IDT care planning team determines it is safe.
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3901 Glenview Road
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F 0686
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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 ensure ongoing assessment and monitoring
are implemented to identify and report new open pressure ulcer for a resident who has history of pressure
ulcer. The facility failed to notify the physician for appropriate treatment order. The facility failed to implement
pressure ulcer prevention policy by not providing specialty mattress. This deficiency affects one (R22) of
three residents in the sample of 25 reviewed for Pressure ulcer/Wound Prevention Management.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
On 4/1/25 at 2:17PM, V16 (R22's Family member) said that R8 has pain on her buttocks, but she does not
have pressure sore. The nurses applied cream and foam dressing for protection. Surveyor called V6 Wound
Care Nurse to check on R22 sacral area.
On 4/1/25 at 2:32PM, V6 Wound nurse repositioned R22 to her left side lying position to check skin integrity
on R22's sacral area. Observed foam dressing applied to right buttocks. But observed open wound stage 2
/full thickness on sacrococcygeal area, 100% red tissues with whitish color/maceration on peri wound. V6
said it is a healed pressure ulcer. V6 said, he works on the floor and relieved V23 Wound Care Coordinator
(WCC) to perform wound care. V6 said that he has not provided wound care to R22 today. V6 said, he has
not seen R22 since Thursday last week. V6 said, V23 WCC applied the wound dressing yesterday. Surveyor
called V18 ADON (Assistant Director of Nursing) to show new open wound observation on sacral area. V11
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) said that the treatment nurse does the wound treatment to R22. V11 is not
aware that R22 has new stage 2 pressure ulcer on sacrum area. V11 said that CNA did not report to him
that R22 has new open wound.
On 4/1/25 at 2:55pm V6 and V18 repositioned R22 to left side lying position to assess skin integrity of
sacral area. V18 said R22 has new stage 2 pressure ulcer on sacrum area. V18 measured open wound and
obtained 0.5x 1x0.1 cm., 100% red tissue with maceration on peri wound. V18 said that when there is a
new open wound, it should be assessed, notify physician for appropriate wound treatment, inform the
family, document, and updated the care plan.
R22 is re-admitted on [DATE] with diagnosis listed in part but not limited to Hypertensive heart and chronic
kidney disease with heart failure and with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal, Parkinson
disease, Dementia, Osteoarthritis and Dependence on oxygen supplement. Most recent Braden/skin
assessment dated [DATE] indicated that she is at risk for developing skin impairment. Active physician
order sheet indicated Sacrum: calmoseptine cream, foam dressing every day shift. Comprehensive care
plan indicated that she is at risk for alteration in skin integrity related to medical diagnosis, fragile skin,
incontinence of bowel, incontinence of urine, limited joint mobility and poor skin turgor. R22's March 2025
Treatment administration Record (TAR) indicated daily treatment to sacral area. Last wound assessment
done on 12/23/24 indicated incontinence MASD (Moisture Associated Skin Disorder) active, erythema, pale
pink non granulating 100%, no exudate, skin intact. No documentation found in chart after 12/23/24. Wound
assessment completed on 4/1/25 by V18 ADON after surveyor identified open wound /Stage 2 pressure
ulcer on sacrum indicated facility acquired pressure ulcer on 4/1/25, 100% pink/red granulating tissue, no
exudate, macerated peri wound with attached and distinct edges, measures 0.5cm x 1cm x 0.1 cm.
On 4/3/25 at 10:50AM, V23 Wound Care Coordinator said she does the wound treatment, assessment, and
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Elevate Care Abington
3901 Glenview Road
Glenview, IL 60025
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F 0686
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
wound measurement, and makes wound rounds with the wound care physician. V23 said V18 develops and
updates the wound care plan. V23 said that she and V6 does the treatments for R22. V23 said, R22 does
not have an open wound, they apply calmoseptine cream and foam dressing to sacrum as protection
because she is at risk. She said that she did R22's wound treatment on 3/31/25 at 5:00AM and her skin is
intact. V6 relieves her when she is off. Reviewed R22's medical records with V23. Informed V23 that R22's
last wound assessment was done on 12/23/24 and indicated active MASD (Moisture associated skin
disorder) with erythema on sacrum, no open sore. No documentation was found indicating healed MASD
with no erythema. Informed V23 that she and V6 are providing daily treatment to her sacrum but no weekly
skin documentation on the sacral area. Informed V23 that specialty mattress was not utilized as preventive
measures; not until surveyor presented concern. Informed V23 of concerns identified that they failed to
ensure ongoing assessment and monitoring are implemented to identify and report new open pressure
ulcer of resident who is at risk for developing and has history of pressure ulcer. The facility failed to notify
the physician for appropriate treatment order in a timely manner.
Facility's policy on Pressure ulcer prevention revision dated 1/15/18 indicated:
Purpose: To prevent and treat pressure sores/pressure injury.
Guidelines:
2. Inspect the skin several times daily during bathing, hygiene, and repositioning measures. May use lotion
on dry skin.
9. Pressure reducing (foam) mattresses are used for all residents unless otherwise indicated. Specialty
mattresses such as low air loss, alternating pressure, etc., may be used as determined clinically
appropriate. Specialty mattresses are typically used for residents who have multiple stage 2 wounds or one
or more stage 3 or stage 4 wounds.
Facility's policy on Pressure injury and skin condition assessment revision 1/17/18 indicated:
Purpose:
To establish guidelines for assessing, monitoring, and documenting the presence of skin breakdown,
pressure injuries and other ulcer and assuring interventions are implemented.
4. Each resident will be observed for skin breakdown daily during care and on the assigned bath day by the
CNA. Changes shall be promptly reported to the charge nurse who will perform the detailed assessment.
6. Care givers are responsible for promptly notifying the charge nurse of skin breakdown.
7. At earliest sign of a pressure injury or other skin problem, the resident, legal representative and attending
physician will be notified. The initial observation of the ulcer or skin breakdown will also be described in the
nursing progress notes.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Elevate Care Abington
3901 Glenview Road
Glenview, IL 60025
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F 0695
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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 ensure an oxygen nasal cannula was properly
in place for a resident who has an order for oxygen supplementation. The facility failed to change the empty
concentrator's humidifier bottle in a timely manner. The facility also failed to follow physician order in
administration of oxygen. This deficiency affects 3 (R22, R38 and R81) residents in the sample of 25
reviewed for Oxygen/Respiratory Management.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
On 4/1/25 at 11:00AM, Observed R22 sitting in a wheelchair with oxygen not properly placed. The nasal
cannula is placed on her right cheek. Oxygen tubing is dated 3/29/25 and is connected to an oxygen
concentrator with a humidifier bottle that is empty. Showed observation to V11 LPN (Licensed Practical
Nurse). He placed the oxygen cannula to R22's nasal/nostril and said he will replace the oxygen humidifier.
On 4/1/25 at 2:17PM, Observed R22 with oxygen via nasal cannula at 2.5 LPM (liters per minute) with an
empty humidifier bottle. V11 did not replace the empty humidifier bottle when observed empty this morning.
Showed observation to V11.
On 4/2/25 at 11:16AM, Informed V2 DON (Director of Nursing) of above observation. V2 said that humidifier
is needed to prevent nasal dryness from oxygen usage. V2 said that oxygen humidifier bottle is replaced
once the water is emptied. The oxygen via nasal cannula should be placed properly into resident nostrils to
provide oxygen.
R22 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnosis listed in part but not limited to Chronic diastolic congestive
heart failure, Dependence on supplemental oxygen, Atrial fibrillation, Anemia. Active physician order sheet
indicated Oxygen at 2LPM per nasal cannula continuously. Monitor every shift. Comprehensive care plan
indicated she needs oxygen and respiratory treatment for shortness of breath/wheezing. Intervention:
Provide oxygen as ordered. Monitor saturation every shift and as needed. Change oxygen tubing, humidifier
bottle and oxygen tubing plastic holding bag as ordered.
Facility's policy on Oxygen therapy:
Purpose: To deliver oxygen in conditions in which insufficient oxygen is carried by the blood to the tissues.
Indications for oxygen use via nasal cannula include:
*Reverse the effects and symptoms of hypoxia
*Decrease the work of breathing
*Decrease the work of the heart
Policy: It is the policy of this facility that oxygen shall be used in a safe and effective manner in accordance
with applicable rules and regulations and the standard of care.
Equipment:
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Elevate Care Abington
3901 Glenview Road
Glenview, IL 60025
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F 0695
*Humidifier
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
*Flow meter
*Delivery device (nasal cannula)
Residents Affected - Few
*Oxygen source
*NO smoking sign
Procedure:
I Physician order
A. Verify physician order
II Set up and administration of oxygen
B. 2. Nasal cannulas should fit unto the nostrils unless contraindicated.
On 4/2/2025 at 11:05 AM, R38 seated on his wheelchair doing active exercise for his legs and not using
oxygen. Oxygen tubing and cannula inside the nightstand drawer, not stored in a plastic bag and
humidifier/bubbler with a date of 3/22/25.
On 4/2/2025 at 11:07 AM, V21 (Registered Nurse) said oxygen cannula should be put in a plastic bag when
not in use and humidifier/bubbler should be changed as needed.
On 4/2/2025 at 11:15 AM, V2 (Director of Nursing) stated all oxygen humidifiers need to be changed every
7 days and oxygen appliance should be stored in plastic bag when not in use for infection control.
Review of admission record read: admission date 1/30/2025, Diagnosis Information include CHRONIC
SYSTOLIC (CONGESTIVE) HEART FAILURE; OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA; Order Summary indicate
Oxygen PRN NC Flow__2__ to Keep Sats Greater Than_ 92% as needed for Low O2 Sat; Care Plan
Report indicate Provide oxygen as ordered. Monitor saturation as ordered. Change oxygen tubing,
humidifier bottle, oxygen tubing plastic holding bag as ordered.
On 4/1/2025 at 11:10 AM, R81 in bed with oxygen per nasal cannula at 4.5 liters per minute. R81 is using a
concentrator with attached humidifier dated 3/22/25 and bottle is less than 1/4 filled.
On 4/1/2025 at 11:15 AM, V6 (Wound Nurse) checked R81's physician order indicating R81 to have
continuous oxygen at 3 liters per minute. V6 stated the oxygen humidifier bottle should be changed as
needed. V6 stated humidification is used to keep nasal passages from drying out.
On 4/2/2025 at 9:40 AM, V2 (Director of Nursing) stated all oxygen humidifiers need to be changed every 7
days and when humidification water level is low, about less than ¼ filled.
Review of admission record read: admission date 3/21/2025, Diagnosis Information include ACUTE
RESPIRATORY FAILURE WITH HYPOXIA; DEPENDENCE ON SUPPLEMENTAL OXYGEN; CHRONIC
DIASTOLIC (CONGESTIVE)
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STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Elevate Care Abington
3901 Glenview Road
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F 0695
HEART FAILURE.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Review of Order Summary indicate Oxygen At 3 Liters/Minute Via nasal cannula; Continuously; Care Plan
indicate Interventions: Oxygen at 3 Liters/Minute via nasal cannula; Continuously; MDS (Section O Special Treatments, Procedures, and Programs) indicate Respiratory Treatments C1. Oxygen Therapy while
a resident.
Residents Affected - Few
Policy and Procedure:
Title: Oxygen Therapy, no date
Policy: It is the policy of this facility that oxygen shall be used in a safe and effective manner in accordance
with applicable rules and regulations and the standard of care.
Procedure:
I. Physician Order
A. Verify physician's order
II. Set-up and administration of oxygen
B. Attach the nasal cannula/mask to the oxygen source and turn the flow meter to the ordered flow rate.
Policy and Procedure:
Title: Equipment Replacement - Disposable - Nursing; Revisions 1/16/18
Purpose: Equipment will be changed following established schedules to prevent contamination.
Guidelines:
1. Oxygen/Nebulizer
b. Check water levels in humidifier jar every shift and change humidifier jar every 7 days
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
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3901 Glenview Road
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F 0761
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted
professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately
locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to lock the medication refrigerator and
record the date when medication was opened. This deficiency affects one of two medication storage rooms
and one of four medication carts reviewed for Safe medication storage and labeling.
Findings include:
On 4/1/25 at 9:40AM, Checked second floor medication storage room with V8 RN (Registered Nurse).
Observed medication refrigerator unlocked. V8 said that medication refrigerator in the medication room
should be locked.
On 4/1/25 at 10:22am Checked 3 North medication cart with V11 LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse).
Observed R76 's Gentamycin eye drops solution opened but not dated. Observed R18's Combigan
0.2/0.5% eye drop solution opened but not dated. V11 said that medication should be dated when it was
opened.
On 4/1/25 at 1:15PM, Informed V2 DON (Director of Nursing) of above observation. V2 said that nurses
should keep the medication refrigerator locked and they should mark the date when they opened the
medication.
Facility's policy on Medication storage revision date 7/2/19 indicated:
Purpose: To ensure proper storage, labeling and expiration dates of medications, biologicals, syringes, and
needles.
Guidelines:
3. General storage procedures:
3.2 Facility should ensure that all medications and biological, including treatment items are securely stored
in a locked cabinet/cart or locked medication room that is inaccessible by residents and visitors.
5. Once any medication or biological package is opened, facility should follow manufacturer/supplier
guidelines with respect to expiration dates for opened medications. Facility staff should record the date
opened on the medication container when the medication has a shortened expiration date once opened.
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F 0880
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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 ensure implementation of appropriate infection
prevention and control practices during medication administration including disinfecting of medical
equipment use, providing care to a resident on Enhanced Barrier Precaution (EBP), and performing hand
hygiene after removing gloves. The facility also failed to place the nebulizer mask and tubing in plastic bag
when not in use. This deficiency affects four (R8, R54, F179 and R329) residents in the sample of 25
reviewed for Infection Control Prevention and Control Management.
Residents Affected - Some
Findings include:
On 4/1/25 at 10:57AM, Observed R54 up in wheelchair in his room. R54 is on Enhanced barrier precaution.
Observed urinary drainage bag with visible yellow sediments in the tubing hanging over the grab bar next to
emesis basin in the bathroom. V11 LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) said that CNA (Certified Nurse
Assistant) change R54's urinary catheter bag to leg bag when he is up in wheelchair. V11 said that emesis
basin should not be placed next to the urinary drainage bag. Observed emesis basin is dirty with dried
white colored toothpaste inside.
On 4/1/25 at 11:35AM, Observed V15 LPN took portable Blood Pressure (BP) machine equipment from
another resident in 3 north unit. V15 went to R8 with medication cart and BP equipment. V15 did not
disinfect the BP cuff before placing it on R8's left arm and obtained her BP. Informed V15 of observation
made. She said BP equipment should be clean/disinfect before and after taking resident's BP.
On 4/2/25 at 8:32AM, V19 RN (Registered Nurse) gathered medical equipment for vital signs (portable
wrist BP machine, pulse oximeter, and oral thermometer) from her medication cart and prepared
medications inside R179's room. R179 is on Enhanced barrier precaution. V19 entered the room without
donning appropriate PPE. V19 is wearing mask, she donned gloves when entering the room. She placed
the medical equipment for vital signs on bedside tray table. V19 placed the BP wrist on R179's left wrist,
then placed the pulse oximeter on left index finger and took oral temperature. After obtaining vital signs, she
then administered prepared medications. She brought her medical equipment on top of the medication cart.
She wiped the medical equipment with disinfectant wipes.
On 4/2/25 at 8:50AM, Informed above observation with V19 RN and V17 Restorative Nurse. V19 said that
she did not don gown because she was just taking vital signs and performing oral administration of
medication. V17 Restorative Nurse said that appropriate PPE is observed during medication administration
and taking vital signs in EBP. V17 said that they should follow manufacturer recommendation in using
disinfecting wipes which is contact time of disinfectant of 3 minutes.
On 4/2/25 at 11:01AM, Informed V3 Infection Preventionist of above observation. V3 said that vital signs
equipment is only disinfected after using and not before. V3 said that no need to don PPE when taking vital
signs and medication administration to resident on EBP. V3 said that disinfectant wipes manufacturer
recommended keeping wet for 3 minutes. V3 said that emesis basin should not be placed next to urinary
drainage bag in the bathroom.
On 4/2/25 at 11:16AM, Informed V2 DON (Director of Nursing) of above observation. V2 said that they
should disinfect medical equipment for taking resident vital signs before and after using. V2 said that they
should don appropriate PPE when taking vital signs and administration of medications to resident on EBP.
V2 said that they should not place emesis basis next to urinary drainage bag in the
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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
145683
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/04/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Elevate Care Abington
3901 Glenview Road
Glenview, IL 60025
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 0880
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
resident's bathroom. They placed order in resident's chart for resident on transmission-based precaution
including EBP.
On 4/3/25 at 9:40AM, Review R8's medical record with V3 Infection Preventionist. Informed V3 that R8 does
not have order for Enhanced Barrier Precaution. R8 has colostomy and receiving Triamcinolone Acetonide
cream treatment for itching to upper back, BUE, shoulder and BLE. R8 has red rashes on her upper
extremities.
Facility's policy on Enhanced Barrier Precaution (EBP) revision 4/1/24 indicated:
Purpose: To minimize the risk of acquiring, transmitting, or complications resulting from multi-drug resistant
organism (MDRO) colonization among residents in this setting. (Contact precautions would be warranted
over EBP when there is risk of transmission of an actively infectious agent)
Guidelines:
*Residents will require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) for high-risk activities such as:
-Any situation where expected contact of blood, bodily fluids, skin breakdown, or mucous membrane will be
encountered.
*PPE required:
-Gown
-Gloves
*Persons expected to encounter these circumstances are to don PPE (gown and gloves) in accordance
with the activity that will be encountered when caring for the resident.
Facility's policy on Cleaning & Sanitizing- wheelchairs and other medical equipment revision 1/25/18
indicated:
Purpose: To assure that devices are cleaned and sanitized on a regular or as needed basis.
Guidelines:
5. Devices/equipment used for more than one resident shall be cleaned between each resident.
Manufacturer's recommendation for Germicidal bleach wipes (surface cleaning chemicals and disinfectants)
indicated:
Overall contact time of 3 minutes. Contact time for a disinfectant is the amount of time a surface must
remain wet with the product to achieve disinfection.
On 4/1/2025 at 10:55 AM, V4 (Director of Guest Relation) removed and discarded his gloves then
proceeded to resident room [ROOM NUMBER] without performing hand hygiene.
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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
145683
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/04/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Elevate Care Abington
3901 Glenview Road
Glenview, IL 60025
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 0880
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
On 4/1/2025 at 10:56 AM, V4 stated he performed hand hygiene before putting gloves on but not after
removing it. V3 (Infection Control Nurse) said hand hygiene should be performed before and after removing
gloves.
On 4/2/2025 at 9:40 AM, V2 (Director of Nursing) said hand hygiene should be done after removing gloves
and if hands are visibly soiled then hand washing with soap and water need to be performed.
On 4/1/2025 at 11:00 AM, R329 seated on the wheelchair said she gets breathing treatments. Nebulizer
treatment machine on top of the nightstand table with mask and tubing attached to the machine.
On 4/1/2025 at 11:02 AM, V3 (Infection Control Nurse) said nebulizer kit, mask and tubing, should be kept
in a ziplock/plastic bag for privacy. Mask should be rinse and air dry after each used.
On 4/2/2025 at 9:40 AM, V2 said nebulizer mask and tubing should be kept in a ziplock bag when not in
used for infection control. Nebulizer mask should be rinsed and air dry after each used.
Review of admission record read: admission date 3/29/2025, Diagnosis Information include PNEUMONITIS
DUE TO INHALATION OF FOOD AND VOMIT; Order Summary indicate Ipratropium-Albuterol Inhalation
Solution 0.5-2.5 (3) MG/3ML (Ipratropium-Albuterol) 1 dose inhale orally every 6 hours for SOB while
awake. Care Plan Report indicate Administer respiratory treatment (Ipratropium-Albuterol) as ordered.
Policy and Procedure
Title: Hand Hygiene/Handwashing, Revisions: 1-10-18
Definition:
Hand hygiene means cleaning your hands by using either handwashing (washing hands with soap and
water), antiseptic hand wash, or antiseptic hand rub (i.e. alcohol-based hand sanitizer including foam or
gel).
Guidelines:
When to Wash Hands With Soap and Water ONLY (may use Alcohol Based Hand Sanitizer for All Other):
After glove removal
Policy and Procedure
Title: Oral Inhalation Administration, Date: 10/25/2014
Purpose: To allow for safe, accurate, and effective administration of medication using an oral inhaler (with or
without a spacer/chamber) or nebulizer.
Nebulizer - Administering Medications through a Small Volume (Handheld) Nebulizer
U. Rinse and disinfect the nebulizer equipment according to manufacturer's recommendations, or:
1. Wash pieces (except tubing) with warm, soapy water daily. Rinse with hot water. Allow to air dry
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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
145683
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/04/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Elevate Care Abington
3901 Glenview Road
Glenview, IL 60025
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 0880
completely on paper towel.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
W. When equipment is completely dry, store in a plastic bag with resident's name and date on it.
Residents Affected - Some
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