F 0689
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to
prevent accidents.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to properly maintain the mechanical lift slings for one of
three residents (R1) reviewed for falls in a sample of three. This failure resulted in R1 being emergently
transferred to the ER (Emergency Room), receiving medical treatment for an acute intertrochanteric right
femur fracture. Findings Include:The facility's Hydraulic Lift (Total Body) policy dated 12/10/2025
documents, Purpose: To provide nursing staff with proper guidelines for use of a hydraulic lift. Policy: All
nursing staff will be trained on the proper use of the Hydraulic Mechanical Lifts that are used within the
facility, to ensure safe transfer for residents. Mechanical Lift will be used as ordered and per nursing
judgment. Responsibility: It is the responsibility of the Director of Nurses to ensure that all nursing staff have
received proper training on the Mechanical lift prior to using it. It is the responsibility of all nursing staff to
ensure that policies and procedures are followed when using a Mechanical lift. Positioning sling for resident
in seated position: 16. Prior to lifting an individual, make sure that the straps of the sling are securely placed
on the hooks of the carry bar.The facility's Full Body Sling Instruction Manual does not date documents.
WARNING: Carefully inspect the sling before each use for wear and damage to seams, fabric, straps, and
strap loops. Torn, cut, frayed, or broken slings can fail, resulting in serious personal injury to the user. Use
only slings that are in good condition. Discard and destroy old, unusable slings. Washing Instructions: 1.
Machine wash warm or cold, a. Maximum washing temperature 185 F (85 C), b. Wash at 160 F (71 C) for 3
minutes, c. Wash at 145 F (63 C) for 10 minutes, d. Air dry, or tumble dry at cool or very low temperature, e.
Do not tumble dry at high temperature. 2. Use a non-enzyme detergent. 3. Do not use bleach. 4. Do not
wash with other colors. WARNING: After each laundering (in accordance with instructions on the sling),
inspect sling(s) for wear, tears, and loose stitching. Bleached, torn, cut, frayed, or broken slings are unsafe
and could result in injury. Discard immediately.The facility's Guideline for Identifying Deteriorated Slings not
dated documents, Accelerated Deterioration from Bleach, High Temperature Wash or Drying Slings,
especially loop straps that have been damaged from being laundered in unsuitable conditions (bleach, high
heat wash or dry) may appear to be in good condition but the actual tensile strength of the material may be
compromised and pose a safety risk and should not be used for lifting a patient or resident. Proactive
Medical slings have been designed and tested for laundry wash conditions of 170F (Fahrenheit) degrees
and air dry or dry at low temperature. The slings should never be bleached. Commercial washers and
dryers are not recommended. Care instructions on the sling label should always be followed. Laundry
equipment should be properly maintained and repaired when necessary. Causes of Deterioration Due to
Laundry Conditions: 1. Chemical degradation (bleach, peroxide, chlorine, and other disinfectants). This can
occur if bleach was used in high amounts or high-concentration bleach was used during the wash cycle.
Washing at higher temperatures will make the fabric more susceptible to attack by the chemical.
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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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Event ID:
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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
145793
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/09/2026
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Renaissance Care Center
1675 East Ash Street
Canton, IL 61520
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 - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Insufficient flush, rinse, or neutralizing of the chemicals from fabric, followed by subsequent drying at high
temperature will again intensify chemical action and increase the degree of deterioration to the sling fabric.
2. Temperature or high heat damage. This can occur if the slings are left in the dryer for too long or dried at
excessive heat. The Slings are made from plastic fibers and do not absorb as much water and require less
drying time than other laundry of natural fiber and fabric. 3. Mechanical/Wash Action can contribute to the
accelerated deterioration of the slings, especially if they have been subjected to the above conditions.
Slings should be washed using a gentle cycle to minimize excessive agitation and internal fiber
abrasion.R1's admission Record dated 12/9/2026 documents, Multiple Sclerosis, Nondisplaced
Intertrochanteric Fracture of Right Femur.R1's Care Plan dated 12/9/2026 documents, I have an ADL
(Activities of Daily Living) Self Care Performance Deficit related to impaired mobility related to MS (Multiple
Sclerosis), and muscle weakness. Revision on: 09/21/2020. TRANSFER: R1 requires Mechanical Aid,
(Mechanical Lift) for transfers; Assists x 2 (two people must assist with transferring). Date Initiated:
08/02/2022. Revision on: 03/18/2024.R1's MDS (Minimum Data Set) dated 10/4/2025 section GG
documents, Functional Limitation in Range of Motion, Upper extremity, 0 (no impairment) and Lower
Extremity 2 (impairment on both sides).R1's MDS dated [DATE] section GG documents, Functional
Limitation in Range of Motion, Upper extremity 0 (no impairment) and Lower Extremity 1 (impairment on
one side).R1's Emergency History of Present Illness dated 12/9/2025 documents, R1 presents to the
emergency department by ambulance for right hip and right arm pain. R1 was being transferred via
(mechanical lift) at the nursing home when the mechanical lift sling broke causing R1 to fall onto the bed.
R1 denies hitting her head or neck pain. X-ray demonstrates an acute intertrochanteric right femur fracture.
Normal humerus X-ray. Orthopedic surgery was consulted. R1 admitted to MS (medical surgical floor) for
further treatment.The facility's QA (questions and answers) meeting dated 12/2025 documents, Upon
investigation, it was identified that the Housekeeping Supervisor had been responsible for managing
(mechanical lift) sling rotation and tracking. When the supervisor resigned from the position, this
responsibility was not formally transitioned. The incoming supervisor was not made aware of the
established sling rotation and monitoring procedure, resulting in a lapse in oversight. Root Cause Analysis:
The root cause was identified as a failure to formally assign and communicate responsibility for Mechanical
lift sling rotation and expiration tracking during the supervisory transition, resulting in a lack of consistent
monitoring.On 2/9/2026 at 9:00 AM, R1 was in the dining room, in her high-back wheelchair, with a
mechanical lift sling underneath her. R1 stated she does not remember her fall. R1 stated that when she is
transferred with the mechanical lift, there are two people transferring her. R1 stated she feels safe. R1
stated she does not have any concerns. R1 stated she is pretty sure that she has not had any falls. R1
stated she does have pain in her right hip when being moved around a lot.On 2/9/2026 at 11:00 AM, V3
(Environmental Supervisor) stated that before R1's fall in December, the laundry aides would bleach
mechanical lift slings and wash them with sheets. V3 stated she also puts the mechanical lift slings in the
dryer and is not sure what the temperature was.On 2/9/2026 at 11:30 AM, V4 (Maintenance) stated the
washer temperature goes between 105 degrees Fahrenheit to 110 degrees Fahrenheit. V4 also stated the
dryer heat is 177 degrees Fahrenheit.On 2/9/2026 at 10:05 AM, V5 (Laundry Aide) stated that when it
comes to washing mechanical lift slings, she is supposed to separate them from everything else in the
laundry and only wash mechanical lift slings together on the personals setting. V5 was not sure what the
temperature was when washing on the personals setting. V5 stated that once the mechanical lift slings are
washed, they go into the dryer that has only one setting. V5 was unsure what temperature the dryer setting
was on. V5 stated that once the mechanical lift slings are dry, she is to
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
145793
If continuation sheet
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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
145793
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/09/2026
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Renaissance Care Center
1675 East Ash Street
Canton, IL 61520
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 - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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check them for any damage or fraying of thread on the straps and throughout the sling seams before
sending them to each hall for use.On 2/9/2026 at 1:52 PM, V8 (Certified Nurse Assistant) stated she was
getting R1 up for dinner on 12/9/2025 using the mechanical lift, and when she looked at the mechanical lift
sling before using it on R1, the sling did not look frayed. V8 stated once R1 was up in the air in the
mechanical lift, V9 (Certified Nurse Assistant) was guiding R1 into her wheelchair. At that point, V8 stated
the right bottom strap on the mechanical lift sling broke, and all V8 saw as R1 falling to the ground. V8
stated that once the management staff came in and looked at the mechanical lift sling, the management
staff determined that the straps were dry rotted.On 2/9/2026 at 2:00 PM, V9 (Certified Nurse Assistant)
stated that on 12/9/2025, she was with V8 (Certified Nurse Assistant) in R1's room, assisting R1 out of bed
and into R1's wheelchair with the mechanical lift. V9 stated that once R1 had her mechanical lift sling
underneath her, all four straps attached to the mechanical lift, and seemed fine. V8 started to lift R1 using
the remote on the mechanical lift from her bed to her wheelchair. V9 stated she was guiding R1 and
positioning R1 to be placed in her wheelchair when R1's bottom right mechanical lift strap broke. V9 stated
R1 fell out of the mechanical lift sling, hit the side of the bed, and landed on her right side. V9 stated that
once the management staff looked at the mechanical lift sling, the management staff determined the
broken strap was dry rotted.On 12/9/2026 at 2:22 PM, V10 (Registered Nurse) stated that on 12/9/2025, V9
(Certified Nurse Assistant) came to get her to tell her R1 had fallen out of her mechanical lift during
transferring her from the bed to her wheelchair. V10 stated that when she came into R1's room, R1 was
lying horizontally on her right side, lying across the mechanical lift legs, and R1's neck was cranked to the
side close to the nightstand. V10 stated it was determined that R1's mechanical lift sling strap had broken,
and that was why she fell out of the sling and onto the floor.On 12/9/2026 at 3:32 PM, V2 (Director of
Nursing) stated that after R1's fall, it was determined that the mechanical lift sling straps were dry-rotted
and that the mechanical lift slings were being improperly washed and dried.
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