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Inspection visit

Inspection

ALIYA OF HOMEWOODCMS #1456841 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. Based on interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to follow its fall prevention and management policy and accurately assess a resident's fall risk and implement high fall risk interventions to reduce the risk of falling for a resident identified as impaired safety awareness. This affected 1 of 3 residents (R1) reviewed for fall prevention. Findings include: On 6/29/23 at 12:30pm, R1's family member stated that prior to R1's fall on 6/17/23, there were no fall precaution interventions in place for R1. R1's family member stated that staff were aware on 6/15/23 when R1 was admitted that R1 was at high risk for falls. R1's family member stated that R1 was wearing a fall risk identification band from the hospital on her right wrist. R1's family member stated that R1 sustained bruising to both eyes and right forehead due to fall. On 6/30/23 at 11:45am, V2 DON Director of Nursing) stated that V2 is responsible for this facility's falls program. V2 stated that three days ago V2 realized that the nursing staff were not considering the fall risk assessment score when implementing fall risk interventions. V2 stated that V2 has started re-educating staff on assessing a resident's fall risk and implementing appropriate interventions based on the assessment. V2 stated that a fall risk score of 0-9 indicates the resident is at risk for falls. V2 stated that a score of 10 or higher indicates the resident is high risk for falls. V2 acknowledged that high risk for fall interventions were implemented after R1's fall. Review of R1's medical record notes R1 was admitted to this facility on 6/15/23 with diagnoses including, but not limited to, unsteadiness on feet, abnormalities of gait and mobility, weakness, and Alzheimer's disease. Review of R1's physical therapy note while in hospital, dated 6/15/23, notes R1's attention span is impaired as evidenced by agitation, distractibility, and reduced memory. R1 follows one step commands inconsistently. R1's safety awareness/insight is impaired. Review of R1's physical therapy evaluation, dated 6/16/23, notes R1 requires moderate assistance of staff with bed mobility (roll left and right), sit to lying position, and lying to sitting on side of bed. R1 requires maximum assistance of staff for sit to stand. Ambulation not attempted due to medical condition/safety concerns. R1's mobility function score is 2 (range 0-12; 12 being the highest function). Bilateral lower extremity strength impaired. R1's decision making ability for routine activities is severely impaired. Review of R1's progress notes, dated 6/17/23 at 11:45am, V6 LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) noted (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: 145684 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 145684 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 07/05/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Aliya of Homewood 940 Maple Avenue Homewood, IL 60430 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 behavior charting: R1 was observed refusing morning incontinence care several times. V6 educated R1 on risks and benefits of peri care. R1 states I'm not a nasty woman, I don't need no changing, leave me alone I want to get out of here. Education unsuccessful. Review of R1's progress notes, dated 6/17/23 at 1:47pm, V6 LPN noted: CNA (Certified Nurse Aide) informed V6 R1 has fallen in the room. V6 observed R1 laying on right side near room door. V6 performed vital signs, skin assessment, and motor assessment. Assessment in normal range of baseline. On 6/18, V6 noted during care V6 observed R1's right upper eyelid has some discoloration. Review of R1's admission MDS (Minimum Data Set), dated 6/20/23, notes R1's BIMS (Brief Interview of MentalSstatus) score is 4 out of 15. R1 requires extensive assistance of 2+ persons for bed mobility, transfers, and toileting. Review of R1's admission assessment, dated 6/15/23, notes R1 with unsteady gait and/or use of assistive device, confused, impaired memory or judgment, history of falls in the past 6 months. Fall risk score 24. R1's fall assessment, post fall on 6/17/23, notes R1's fall risk score is 22. This assessment notes scoring a 10 or higher makes resident high risk for falls. Review of R1's baseline falls care plan, dated 6/15/23, notes R1 is at risk for falls due to generalized weakness. Interventions implemented on admission were keep bed in lowest position and keep frequently used items within reach. R1's post fall care plan notes interventions including promote placement of call light within reach and assess resident's ability to use; provide proper, well maintained footwear; rounding at a minimum of every two hours and prompt or assist for change in position, toileting, offer fluids, and ensure resident is warm and dry; and a perimeter scoop mattress. Review of this facility's fall prevention and management policy, dated 02/2023, notes, in part, a fall risk evaluation will be completed on admission and after each fall. Residents at risk for falls will have fall risk identified on the interim plan of care with interventions implemented to minimize fall risk. A fall risk evaluation is completed by the nurse. A score of 10 or greater indicates the resident is at high risk for falls. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145684 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.

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What happened during the July 5, 2023 survey of ALIYA OF HOMEWOOD?

This was a inspection survey of ALIYA OF HOMEWOOD on July 5, 2023. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at ALIYA OF HOMEWOOD on July 5, 2023?

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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