F 0684
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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 policy procedures, failed to document
medication administration, failed to ensure prescribed medications were administered timely to three
residents (R10, R37, R102) residing on 2nd floor in a sample of 25 residents. The facility further failed to
ensure timely and appropriate emergency medical response and failed to follow facility's hypoglycemic
protocol. These facility failures affected one (R116) of one resident reviewed for quality of care and resulted
in R116 experiencing a blood sugar level of 40 (critical) and hospitalization requiring intensive care
services.Findings include:
Residents Affected - Few
R116 is a closed record. R116 was transferred to the hospital on [DATE].
R116's diagnoses include but are not limited to adult failure to thrive, chronic respiratory failure,
dependence on supplemental oxygen, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease, malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung, and obesity.
R116's BIMS (brief interview mental status) score, dated 9/22/2025, is 13 which indicates R116 is
cognitively intact.
R116's physician order, ordered date 6/10/25, documents, in part, POLST: Attempt resuscitation/CPR
(selecting CPR means intubation and mechanical ventilation).
R116's progress note, per V23 (Registered Nurse), dated 10/19/25 at 6:11am, documents, in part, Writer
entered room around 4:30 am. Resident (R116) would not respond to any verbal or physical stimuli. Writer
called residents (R116) name loudly while shaking her shoulders, no response. Pupils dilated round and
reactive to light assessed after raising eyelids. Mucus membranes moist. O2 NC 3LPM patent. Foley
draining amber colored urine. Bowel sounds hypoactive. Lung sounds clear bilaterally. Compromised skin
integrity, dryness, breakdown over arms, legs and perineal area. BP 132/64, P 65 T 95.4 O2 Sat 94%
without 3L NC, 98% w/ 3L NC. BS 59 initially, Sugar given by mouth BS 63, Writer & Supervisor unable to
get IV access for dextrose. 911 called around 4:50 am. MD (medical doctor) called no answer NP (nurse
practitioner) called no answer. BS dropped down to 40 before EMS (emergency medical services) arrived.
EMS arrived around 5:05 am, (R116) taken to hospital.
R116's progress note, per V18 Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN), dated 10/19/25 at 1:27pm, documents, in
part, Called (hospital) and spoke to with nurse in emergency department she (R116) is admitted in the ICU
(intensive care unit), who then transferred me to ICU and spoke with nurse, she (R116) is still hypoglycemic
and having some respiratory issues as well.
R116's hospital records, admission date 10/19/25, documents, in part, Pt (R116) arrives via EMS
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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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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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Oak Park Oasis
625 North Harlem
Oak Park, IL 60302
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Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
(emergency medical services) from Nursing Home, pt (R116) was unresponsive on arrival in NH (nursing
home) reported to have sugar of 50. Blood sugar 25 by EMS and given glucagon repeat 20. Not responsive
on arrival. In the ED (emergency department), pt (R116) was initially hypothermic to 96.1F. Pt (R116) on 3L
Nasal Cannula for COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Initial labs were remarkable f glucose
42, Albumin 1.5, lactate 2.5 -> 3.8, WBC 14.95K. Arrived with foley placement, scant urine output, cloudy
and clumpy output. Foley bag was noted to have grossly tenacious component. Foley leaking purulent urine
malodorous. Her (R116) Foley catheter was exchanged that also had thick clumps debris and dark urine
with concern for infectious etiology. Spoke to the patient's daughter and updated her in regards to her being
at Rush Oak Park. She specifies that she would like her mother to be full code and receive chest
compressions as well as intubation if she decompensates. During the ICU (intensive care unit) stay the
patient (R116) was treated for ESBL (Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase) bacteremia and UTI (urinary
tract infection) with meropenem and MRSA bacteremia with vancomycin and pneumonia, as well as
candida intertrigo with fluconazole. Patient mental status remained poor with severe pain given diffuse skin
wounds. Patient family ultimately made a decision to make the patient DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) and today
made a decision to transition the patient to inpatient hospice here in the unit. Presents with toxic metabolic
encephalopathy. admitted with PNA (pneumonia) and Sepsis= 2/2 complicated UTI. See past medical
history below. Extensive skin breakdown and? Abrasions present on admission-see photos. Moaning/crying
throughout care. Four-eye skin assessment completed: under abdominal folds, breasts, back, bilateral outer
and inner thighs, Left heel DTI and cracked and dry, sacrum, and perineal area. Report to IDPH (Illinoi
Department of Public Health) for concerns of neglect from (nursing home) where patient has been a
resident since June 10th, 2025. Pt appears un-cared for. Unbathed and skin was extremely dirty and dry.
Back side reddened and with multiple areas of skin break down. Foley appears unchanged and extremely
dirty. Sepsis--hypothermia, leukocytosis: Likely 2/2 R-sided PNA (pneumonia), suspect aspiration
component; +/- component of GU infection, at risk given indwelling foley catheter though pyuria and mixed
flora colonization expected. During the ICU stay the patient was treated for ESBL bacteremia and UTI with
meropenem and MRSA bacteremia with vancomycin and pneumonia, as well as candida intertrigo with
fluconazole. Patient family ultimately made a decision to make the patient DNR and today made a decision
to transition the patient to inpatient hospice here in the unit. This patient has a high probability of sudden,
clinically significant deterioration, which requires the highest level of physician preparedness to intervene
urgently.
R116's MAR (Medication Administration Record), dated October 2025, documents, in part Accu-Chek QID
(4 times a day) AC & HS before meals and at bedtime for DMII (Diabetes Mellitus II).
R116's care plan, dated 7/09/25, documents, in part, (R116) has diabetes mellitus & the potential for
complications related to: Elevated blood sugar., History of uncontrolled diabetic status., The resident is:
Insulin dependent, with interventions that document, in part, Assess for signs of hyperglycemia or
hypoglycemia; Provide medication as ordered.
On 12/16/25 at 2:14pm, V23 (Registered Nurse/RN) stated, Yes, I was familiar with the patient (R116).
During my rounds, the patient (R116) was found unresponsive. I was unable to obtain vital signs, and the
patient's (R116) blood sugar was low. I attempted to administer dextrose but was unable to obtain IV
(intravenous access). The patient (R116) was sent out. V40 (Registered Nurse/RN) tried to give R116 sugar
in her (R116) mouth to bring up R116's blood sugar. The sugar was regular table sugar. R116 wasn't given
a lot of sugar because the patient's (R116) mouth was not open. I am not sure why this method (oral table
sugar to an unresponsive resident) was used, and I understand that administering anything orally to an
unresponsive patient is unsafe due to the risk of choking. When a patient is unresponsive, the first action
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
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145714
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/18/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Oak Park Oasis
625 North Harlem
Oak Park, IL 60302
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Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
should be to call 911, and it should be done in a timely manner. The patient felt cold to the touch, and a
temporal thermometer was used. I was a new nurse at the time and was doing my best to the best of my
ability. I immediately called for help by contacting my supervisor to determine the next plan of action.
On 12/17/25 at 10:46am, V40 (Medical Director) said, For an unresponsive resident, the resident should be
sent to the hospital immediately. The first step is for another nurse to evaluate the resident, and another
nurse call 911, and ensure the resident is transported to the emergency room without delay. Administering
oral sugar to an unresponsive resident who cannot swallow is ineffective and should not be done. A Foley
catheter not being changed routinely can increase the risk of developing a urinary tract infection if not
properly managed. Sorry, I am not familiar with R116.
On 12/17/25 at 11:18am, V2 (Director of Nursing/DON) said, R116 was in and out of the hospital. She
(R116) came in June 2025), but I didn't start until September (2025). Before my time. Based on the
documentation, she (R116) came in June (2025) with a Foley catheter. The Foley was never changed
in-house and there is no documentation that she (R116) refused to have the foley changed. Not changing a
foley can cause infection. I would need to review her (R116) notes for more details.
On 12/17/25 at 12:05pm, V40 (Registered Nurse/RN) said, I was called V23 (Registered Nurse/RN) who
stated that she (V23) went to do routine care and found her (R116) unresponsive. At that moment I knew
she (R116) was diabetic and check sugar and tried placing sugar in her (R116) mouth. Checked her (R116)
sugar and sugar went up but then came right back down. Yes, I tried putting in and IV (intravenous) in her
(R116) and was unsuccessful. When a resident is unresponsive, you do an assessment and call a code
immediately. Yes, Call 911 immediately, but I knew it was hypoglycemia, so we (V40 and V23) were trying to
get sugar up. If glucagon was available I would have given it to her (R116). If I remember, I don't recall
exactly, I usually call 911 from my cellphone. I don't recall exactly. I do agree that 911 should be called
immediately. Oral sugar is not safe when a resident is unresponsive, but I placed the sugar in between her
(R116) lips and gums, because time was of the essence, and we were trying to bring the sugar up. We do
have glucagon in the emergency carts, but we just didn't have it (glucagon) that morning. All I know is I
asked V23 for some glucagon and V23 said V23 didn't have none. Each emergency cart has glucagon, so I
don't know why she (V23) said she (V23) have any.
On 12/17/25 at 12:43pm, V2 (Director of Nursing/DON) said, Glucagon is in the emergency kit. Yes,
glucagon is always available. It (glucagon) should be given for hypoglycemia. Glucagon should have been
given for a blood sugar less than 60 if the resident was unresponsive.
The 12/14/25 census includes 72 (2nd floor) residents.
On 12/15/25 at 10:50am, twenty (20) residents were affirmed to be highlighted red (indicating late
administration) on the (2nd floor) EMAR (Electronic Medication Administration Record). Surveyor inquired
why 20 residents were highlighted red on the EMAR V6 (LPN/Licensed Practical Nurse) stated Its
highlighted red cause it needs signed out. I (V6) have to sign the medications that I give as I give it out, it
got kinda busy today. We (staff) normally sign em out as we go. 12 of em (residents) are mine. Surveyor
inquired which residents did not receive their 9am medications V6 responded Everybody got they're 9am
meds. Surveyor inquired whose medications were in the cup - that V6 was holding V6 replied (R10's name).
On 12/15/25 at 11:11am, V6 administered R10's medications (scheduled for 9am administration)
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145714
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/18/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Oak Park Oasis
625 North Harlem
Oak Park, IL 60302
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0684
therefore not within regulatory requirements (within one hour; before or after the scheduled time).
Level of Harm - Actual harm
On 12/16/25 (the following day) at 9:41am, surveyor relayed that AM medication administration was being
observed today V19 (LPN) stated I'm (V4) finished with my morning meds already. Surveyor inquired why
R11's name was highlighted red on the EMAR V19 responded I (V19) just need to check her (R11) blood
sugar before I give it. Surveyor inquired why R11's insulin (scheduled for 8am administration) was not
administered V19 replied This is my second day working here. Surveyor inquired about the regulatory
requirement for medication administration V19 stated An hour before and an hour after, so yes, I'm late to
her (R11).
Residents Affected - Few
On 12/16/25 at 10:01am, R37 and R102 were highlighted red on the 2nd floor EMAR. V6 affirmed that
medications (scheduled for 9am administration) were not administered to R37 and R102 therefore late.
The (8/15) medication administration policy states medications must be administered in accordance with a
physician's order ant his/her discretion (the right resident, right medication, right dosage, right route, and
right time). Documentation of medication administration is recorded on the MAR (Medication Administration
Record) and includes the date, time and initials of the licensed nurse who administered the medication.
Record review of facility policy titled, Hypoglycemia, dated 9/14, documents, in part, Nursing Intervention:
Give some form of glucose if resident is conscious: Mild reaction -small amount of food 10-15 gm
carbohydrates (such a 4 oz. orange juice 6 oz. regular soda, 8 oz. 2% skim milk) repeat in 10-15 minutes if
needed. Moderate reaction (drowsy, profuse perspiration, blood glucose 30-50 below normal) 20-30 gm.
Carbohydrate, 4 oz. orange juice followed by food in 10 – 15 minutes. May give orange juice instead
of food if still symptomatic. Contact physician if blood sugar is below 60 unless there are specific call
parameters. Take vital signs Repeat finger-stick fifteen (15) minutes after first item of food is given. If unable
to swallow notify physician and prepare glucagon from emergency drug kit for administration as ordered.
Prepare to send to emergency room if condition worsens per MD order. Document findings, interventions,
and M.D. contact in resident's clinical record.
Record review of facility document titled, (Name of Facility) (Medication Dispensing Cabinet) List, undated,
documents, in part, Glucagon Emergency Kit 1mg powder for injection D-Utility drawer 16.
Record review of facility policy titled, Change In Condition Physician Notification Overview Guidelines,
dated 4/14, documents, in part, These guidelines were developed to ensure that: 1. All significant changes
in resident status are thoroughly assessed and physician notification is based on assessment findings and
is to be documented in the medical record. 2.Medical care non-emergency problems are communicated to
the attending physician and family in a timely, concise, and thorough manner (generally with twenty-four
(24) hours or sooner). 3. Medical care emergency problems are communicated to attending physician and
family immediately. The nurse should not hesitate to contact the attending physician at any time for a
problem which in his or her judgment requires immediate medical intervention. Should the physician not be
available, the alternate physician should be contacted. If neither of these physicians are available, the
Medical Director should be notified. A. Any calls to or from physician will be documented in the nurse's
notes indicating information conveyed and received. B. All orders taken from the physician, the Physician's
Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to be carried out. C. The nurse receiving telephone verbal orders should
write it on the POS. Acute and subacute problems are to be communicated shift-to-shift by verbal report
and highlighting or discussing the problems listed on the 24 Hour Shift Report to facilitate communication
and Quality Assessment and Improvement follow-up. E. The nurse shall indicate in the nurses notes
ongoing conversations with the
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145714
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/18/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Oak Park Oasis
625 North Harlem
Oak Park, IL 60302
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 0684
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
physician regarding response to notification(s) (faxes, phone calls, and verbal conversations) of changes in
condition, laboratory. F. Responsible Party is to be notified of change in condition. The attending physician is
responsible for responding in a timely manner to nurses regarding prompt notification calls, or emergencies.
In addition, the physician is responsible for communicating the results of assessments and medical plans to
a licensed nurse when appropriate.
Record review of pamphlet titled, RESIDENTS' RIGHTS' For People In Long-Term Care facilities, revised
date 11/18, documents, in part, Your facility must treat you with dignity and respect and must care for you in
a manner that promotes your quality of life. Your facility must provide equal access to quality care
regardless of diagnosis. You must not be abused, neglected, or exploited by anyone - financially, physically,
verbally, mentally, or sexually. Your facility must provide services to keep your physical and mental health, at
their highest practical levels. Your facility must be safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike. You may
participate in developing a person-centered care plan which states all the services your facility will provide
to you and everything you are expected to do. This plan must include your personal and cultural choices.
Your facility must make reasonable arrangements to meet your needs and choices. You should receive the
services and/or items included in the plan of care.
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