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.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure care plan interventions were
appropriately in place for 2 out of 4 residents (R2, R7) reviewed for accidents in a sample of 18.
Findings include:
1. R2's admission Record, dated 3/5/24, documented that R2 was admitted on [DATE]. R2's admission
record documented that R2's diagnoses are fracture of T11-T12 vertebra, type 2 diabetes mellitus with
diabetic nephropathy, narcolepsy, hypertensive heart disease with heart failure, venous insufficiency,
obstructive and reflux uropathy, depression, anemia, chronic kidney disease, obstructive sleep apnea,
neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder, essential hypertension, hypothyroidism, mixed hyperlipidemia,
benign prostatic hyperplasia and gastro-esophageal reflux disease.
R2's MDS (Minimum Data Set), dated 2/1/24 documented that R2 is severely cognitively impaired and is
dependent on staff for all ADLS (activities of daily living). R2's Care Plan, dated 11/9/23, documented that
R2 requires a mechanical lift for all transfers.
R2's Fall Risk Assessment, dated 12/19/23, documented that R2 is at high risk for falls.
The facility's Incidents by Incident Type document, dated 3/4/24, documented that R2 had falls on 12/18/23,
1/24/23, and 2/2/24.
R2's Care Plan, dated 11/9/23, documented that R2 is at risk for falls and is to have the following
interventions in place: anticipate and meet resident's needs, be sure the resident's call light is within reach
and encourage the resident to use it for assistance as needed, check the environment for clutter or trip
hazards and area is well lit, monitor/encourage appropriate footwear prn (as needed) it continues frequent
monitoring of resident to ensure safe positioning and needs are met, keep bed in lowest position
acceptable by the resident when the resident is in bed, remind to request assistance when getting up if
needed, apply bolsters to bed, mat to right side of bed, it continues scoop mattress to bed.
On 3/4/24 at 3:45 pm V10, CPC (Care Plan Coordinator) stated that (R2) is care planned to have a scoop
mattress and a floor mat next to the bed. On 3/4/24 at 3:50 pm V10 and writer entered (R2's) room and
(R2) was resting on an air mattress without a scoop, nor bolsters. (R2's) floor mat was folded up and
leaning against the nightstand. At this time, V10 stated that she would expect (R2) to have a scoop
mattress on his bed and that the mat should be on the floor next to the bed.
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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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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
145846
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
03/07/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
LA Bella of Edwardsville
6277 Center Grove Road
Edwardsville, IL 62025
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
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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
2. R7's admission record, dated 3/5/24, documented that R7 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with
diagnoses of acute on chronic congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, morbid
(severe) obesity with alveolar hypoventilation, acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia, fusion of
spine, pulmonary hypertension, heart failure, muscle weakness, cardiomegaly, hypothyroidism,
hyperlipidemia, major depressive disorder, peripheral vascular disease, gastro-esophageal reflux disease,
hepatic fibrosis and hyperkalemia.
R7's MDS, dated [DATE], documented that R7 is cognitively intact and requires partial/moderate assistance
with toilet transfers.
The facility's Incidents by Incident Type document, dated 3/4/24, documented that R7 had falls on 2/19/24
and 3/1/24.
R7's Fall Risk Assessment, dated 3/4/24, documented that R7 is at high risk for falls.
R7's Care Plan, dated 2/21/24, documented that R7 is at risk for falls and is to have the following
interventions in place: anticipate and meet resident's needs, be sure the resident's call light is within reach
and encourage the resident to use it for assistance as needed, check the environment for clutter or trip
hazards and area is well lit, and remind to use walker during transfers.
On 3/4/24 at 2:00 pm R7 stated that she has had a couple of falls but the one the other day was not her
fault. Resident stated that she didn't have shoes on, the floor was wet, and the CNA (Certified Nurse
Assistant) did not have a gait belt on her. R7 stated that she did not know the name of the CNA.
R7's fall report, dated 3/1/24, documented resident observed on knees in bathroom on floor, resident alert
and oriented X 3. Resident states to this nurse resident lost balance while attempting to transfer from toilet
to wheelchair, resident denies any pain.
R7's Health Status Note, dated 3/1/24 at 18:14, documented This evening 3:30 pm this nurse called to
resident room per CNA while assisting resident to restroom resident assisted to floor per resident statement
resident lost balance during toileting upon nurse assessment resident alert and oriented X3 resident denies
any pain ROM (range of motion) Tol. (tolerated) well resident assisted back into WC (wheelchair) and
assisted with needs resident VSS (vital signs stable) refer to flowsheet resident currently sitting up in WC in
room call light within reach resident emergency contact made aware via phone call MD made aware.
On 3/4/24 at 3:55 PM, writer observed V11 CNA in the restroom with R7. R7 was standing and holding onto
the handrail. There was no gait belt on resident, nor was there a walker in the restroom. On 3/4/24 at 4:00
PM V10 CPC stated that she would expect R7 to have a walker in the restroom according to her Care Plan
interventions. V10 stated that she would expect the CNAS to put a gait belt on R7 during transfers.
On 3/4/24 at 2:20 pm, V8 CNA stated that she does not know where to find the fall intervention information
for residents but she could ask the nurse.
On 3/4/24 at 2:22 pm, V3 LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) stated that she does not know where the fall
intervention information is for the residents.
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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
145846
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
03/07/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
LA Bella of Edwardsville
6277 Center Grove Road
Edwardsville, IL 62025
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
On 3/4/24 at 2:24 pm, V4 LPN stated that she does not know where the fall intervention information is for
the residents.
On 3/4/24 at 2:26 pm, V9 LPN stated that she is an agency nurse and she does not know where to find
what fall interventions the residents are supposed to have in place.
Residents Affected - Few
On 3/5/24 at 1:25 pm, V2, DON (Director of Nursing) stated that R7 transferred herself to the toilet when
she fell on 3/1/24. V2 stated that R7 has periods of confusion. V2 stated that she does not have any witness
statements from staff for R7's fall on 3/1/24. V2 stated that she did not know what CNAS were assigned to
R7 at the time of the fall on 3/1/24 without looking at the schedules. V2 stated that she would expect the
CNAS to use a gait belt when transferring residents and she would expect the fall interventions to be in
place according to the Care Plan.
The Facility's Fall Policy, dated 6/23/04, documented it will be the standard of this facility to complete an
initial assessment, on-going monitoring/evaluation of resident condition and subsequent intervention
development in an attempt to prevent fall and injuries related to falls. Guidelines: 1. As part of the initial
assessment, the facility will help identify individuals with a history of falls or risk factors for subsequent
falling. It continues, 2. In addition, on admission, the nurse should assess and document/report items such
as: vital signs, mental status, gait, pain, medications and active diagnoses. 3. The staff will discuss the
resident's risk factors for falling and obtain orders from the physician for appropriate fall preventative
devices as is needed. 4. The staff will evaluate, and document falls that occur while the resident is active in
the facility census. It continues, 5. If a resident sustains a fall while a resident, staff should attempt to
identify possible causes of the fall. It continues, if the cause of the fall is unclear, the IDT (Interdisciplinary
Team) will attempt to establish reasonable interventions related to the current condition of the resident to
attempt to prevent recurrence. 6. Based on evaluation of an existing fall(s) pertinent interventions will be
implemented by staff such as, but not limited to: resident education if appropriate, staff re-education
regarding transfer techniques and safety during ADL care, resident footwear, appropriate lightning,
maintaining close proximity of frequently used items, mediation reviews, toileting programs, use of hip
protectors, referral to therapy for strengthening/coordination/ balance. It continues, 8. Residents should be
reviewed routinely or upon change of condition, if needed, to monitor for changes in fall risk factors.
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