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 three residents (R1, R2, and R5) were
properly placed on enhanced barrier precautions, staff were adequately informed of isolation procedures
and failed to follow their infection precaution guideline procedure. This failure has the potential to affect all
14 residents currently residing on the South-2 Unit.Findings include:Per facility census dated 7/9/2025
shows 14 residents residing in the South-2 Unit.R1 is a [AGE] year-old female who originally admitted to
the facility on [DATE] and continues to reside in the facility. R1 has multiple diagnoses including but not
limited to the following: acute myelitis in demyelinating disease of central nervous system, dementia, altered
mental status, multiple contractures, need for assistance with personal care, urinary tract infection, ESBL
(Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase), quadriplegia, COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), and
anxiety. It is to be noted that R1 has multiple wounds and a urinary catheter. R2 is a [AGE] year-old male
who originally admitted to the facility on [DATE] and continues to reside in the facility. R2 has multiple
diagnoses including but not limited to the following: ESRD (End-Stage Renal Disease) dependent on
dialysis, type II DM (Diabetes Mellitus), lack of coordination, pneumonia, sepsis, muscle wasting, difficulty
in walking, abnormal posture, and prostate cancer. It is to be noted that R2 has a dialysis port, a central
venous catheter, and multiple wounds.R4 is a [AGE] year-old male who originally admitted to the facility on
[DATE] and continues to reside in the facility. R4 has multiple diagnoses including but not limited to the
following: CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease), CHF (Congestive Heart Failure), type II DM, and repeated falls. It
is to be noted that R4 has a VRE (Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci) infection in his wound.R5 is a [AGE]
year-old male who originally admitted to the facility on and continues to reside in the facility. R5 has multiple
diagnoses including but not limited to the following: quadriplegia, depression, MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant
Staphylococcus aureus), UTI (Urinary Tract Infection), anxiety, seizures, cachexia, obstructive uropathy, and
psychotic disorder.It is to be noted that R5 has a urinary catheter and an active pressure ulcer.Order Listing
Report dated 7/8/2025 shows R5 on Enhanced Barrier Precautions due to suprapubic catheter and
wounds. R4 is on Contact Isolation for VRE of the wound. It is to be noted that R1 or R2 are not on the
Enhanced Barrier Precautions list.On 7/8/2025 at 11:20AM, observed R2 and R5's room to have no
enhanced barrier sign on door or isolation bin outside of door. At 11:30AM, observed V7 (Certified Nursing
Assistant) changing linens to R1's bed. V7 was wearing gloves, however no gown or mask was worn. At
11:45, V6 (Certified Nursing Assistant) was asked about enhanced barrier precautions and contact
isolation. V6 was noted to be confused and unable to accurately describe the differences between
isolations and the expectations of CNA's regarding infection control when dealing with residents on various
types of isolations.At 11:55AM, V7 (Certified Nursing Assistant) was also asked about enhanced barrier
precautions and contact isolation. V7 was also unable to accurately describe the differences between
isolations and the expectations of CNA's regarding infection control
Residents Affected - Some
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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.
LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER
REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Event ID:
145877
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
145877
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/10/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Aperion Care Dolton
14325 South Blackstone
Dolton, IL 60419
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
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
when dealing with residents on various types of isolations.At 1:10PM, V8 (Certified Nursing Assistant) was
observed entering R4's room (who was on contact isolation) not wearing any PPE's.On 7/9/2025 at
11:16AM, V12 (Certified Nursing Assistant) was observed in R4's room assisting resident with transferring
from bed to wheelchair. R4 was noted to be wearing gloves, however no mask or gown was worn. V12
assisted R4 with transferring, repositioning, and fixed wheelchair. V12 exited room wearing gloves, grabbed
bag of soiled linen from hallway, and put soiled linen from R4's bed in bag. V12 then began making R4's
bed with clean linen without changing gloves or conducting hand hygiene. V12 then carried soiled linen bag
out to hallway and grabbed a clean sheet from clean linen cart, still wearing same gloves. V12 then grabbed
R4 a soft drink off of dresser which R4 began to drink.V12 said she was unaware that R4 was on contact
isolation, but she does see the contact isolation sign on his door and isolation bin outside of his room. V12
said I should have worn gloves, mask, and a gown when caring for R4. It is to be noted that V12 was also
unable to adequately explain expectations of CNA's when a resident is on enhanced barrier precautions
and was unable to provide this surveyor with a time she was in-serviced on isolation.At 1:30PM, V2
(Director of Nursing) said residents who have wounds or a medical device that cause an opening to the
body should be on enhanced barrier precautions. This is to help prevent the spread of infection. My
expectation would be that any staff providing direct patient care would be expected to wash their hands
before and after and wear a gown, gloves, and a mask when providing care. Asked V2 when the last time
the staff was in-serviced on isolation. V2 provided this surveyor with an in-service for enhanced barrier
precautions dated 4/8/2025. V2 said staff is also trained on many things upon hire.Facility Contact
Precautions sign shows providers must put on gloves and gown before entering room and discard upon
exiting room. Facility Enhanced Barrier Precautions sign shows providers and staff must put on gloves and
gown for the following high contact resident care activities: dressing, bathing, transferring, changing linens,
providing hygiene, changing briefs or assisting with toileting, device care, and wound care.Facility policy
titled Infection Prevention Guidelines with last revision date of 5/15/2023 states in part but not limited to the
following: It is the policy of this facility to, when necessary, prevent the transmission of infections within the
facility through the use of isolation precautions.
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