F 0686
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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 a physician-ordered negative pressure
wound treatment system (wound vac) was placed for a resident with stage 4 pressure ulcers and failed to
ensure a resident's stage 4 pressure ulcer was covered.
Residents Affected - Few
This applies to 2 of 3 residents (R1, R2) reviewed for pressure ulcers.
The findings include:
1.R1's Face Sheet showed she is a [AGE] year-old resident who was initially admitted to the facility on
[DATE]. R1's progress notes showed she was sent to the hospital on 1/17/2024 to facilitate antibiotic
treatment due to osteomyelitis and the lack of progressive healing of her wounds. R1's diagnoses include
cerebral palsy, severe protein-calorie malnutrition, anorexia nervosa, pressure ulcer of sacral region stage
4, pressure ulcer of right buttock, stage 4 osteomyelitis, and adult failure to thrive. R1's 1/11/2024 Minimum
Data Set (MDS) showed her cognition is moderately impaired.
R1's Resident Face Sheet showed she was re-admitted to the facility on [DATE].
R1's January 2024 Physician Order Report showed 1/21/2024 orders for wound vac placement with
negative pressure of 125 continuously to her right buttock and sacrum, with special instructions of when
seal is broken disconnect wound vac and apply a wet to moist dressing and cover with a dry dressing. The
Report showed these orders were discontinued on 1/24/24 (during the survey), then restarted on 1/29/24.
On 1/23/2024 at 11:53 AM (two days after R1's re-admission), R1 was in bed. R1 had severe contractures
to all her extremities and was unable to move herself. Her wound vac machine was on top of her
nightstand, turned off, and not attached to her wounds. Two boxes of available wound vac supplies were on
R1's floor.
On 1/24/2024 at 10:15 AM (three days after R1's re-admission), R1 was in bed and the wound vac machine
was still turned off on her nightstand and still not in use. V5 (Registered Nurse/Wound Nurse from a sister
facility) came to do the wound care. V5 removed a dressing that had been in place.
On 1/24/24 at 2:25 PM, V6 (Wound Physician) stated if the wound vac seal is broken, or the wound vac is
not available, there are alternate orders. V6 stated the wound vac was ordered for controlling drainage and
helping with wound granulation. V6 stated R1 should have the wound vac hooked up and functioning and
should not be without it for more than two hours.
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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
TITLE
(X6) DATE
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Event ID:
145901
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
145901
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
01/31/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Lemont Nursing & Rehab Center
12450 Walker Road
Lemont, IL 60439
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 0686
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
The negative pressure wound treatment system's undated Quick Reference Guide showed Indications for
use- the [brand name] is indicated for use in patients who would benefit from negative pressure wound
therapy as the device may promote wound healing by the removal of excess exudates, infectious material
and tissue debris . The Guide further showed The [brand name] should remain on for the duration of the
treatment. If the patient must be disconnected, the ends of the tubing should be protected using the
tethered cap. The length of time a patent may be disconnected for the [brand name] is a clinical decision
based on individual characteristics of the patient and the wound. Factors to consider include the location of
the wound, the volume of drainage, the integrity of the dressing seal, the assessment of bacterial burden
and the patient's risk of infection .
The facility's January 2017 Pressure/Skin Breakdown Clinical Protocol showed 7. The Physician will
authorize pertinent orders related to wound treatments, including pressure redistribution surfaces, wound
cleansing and debridement approaches, dressings (occlusive, absorptive, etc.), and application of topical
agents .
2. R2's Face Sheet showed R2 is a [AGE] year-old resident admitted to the facility on [DATE] and opted for
hospice services on 1/18/24. R2's Face Sheet showed diagnoses of hemiplegia and hemiparesis following
cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side, and pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4. R2's 11/24/23
MDS showed his cognition is severely impaired.
On 1/23/24 at 1:22PM, V2 DON (Director of Nursing) provided wound care for R2's sacral wound with the
help of V3 CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant). When V2 opened R2's incontinent brief, no wound dressing
was in place or was noted having fallen off in the brief. R2's wound bed was pale and without any
granulation tissue.
On 1/23/24 at 1:30 PM, V3 stated when V3 changed him 30 minutes earlier there was no dressing in place.
V3 stated she did not know how long R2 was without a wound dressing because she did not assist R2 out
of bed that morning.
R2's January 2024 Physician Order Report showed a 1/17/2024 order for Site Sacrum: Cleanse area with
[normal saline] pat dry, apply calcium alginate and cover with dry dressing daily and as needed. Once A
Day 06:30 AM - 02:30 PM.
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