F 0727
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on
a full time basis.
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure they had a Registered Nurse (RN)working
8 hours a day, 7 days a week. This failure has the potential to effect all 36 residents residing at the facility.
Residents Affected - Many
Findings Include:
The Resident Census and Conditions of Residents form, dated 8/28/23, documents 36 residents reside at
the facility.
On 08/29/23 at 11:20 AM, V1 (Administrator) stated they do not have RN coverage 8 hours a day, 7 days a
week. V1 stated, V2 (Director of Nurses) is a Registered Nurse, and is at the facility for any skilled nursing
that requires an RN. V1 stated they run continuous ads and are attempting to recruit RN's, but they are in a
small rural area, and have to compete with larger areas that are just 30 minutes from the facility. V1 stated
they have had interviews, but the RN's do not accept the position once it is offered.
The untitled nursing schedules, dated June 2023, July 2023, and August 2023, documents there was no
Registered Nurse working on 6/4, 6/11, 6/12, 6/17, 6/18, 6/24, and 6/25, 7/1, 7/2, 7/9, 7/15, 7/16, 7/22,
7/23, 7/29, 7/30, 8/6, 8/12, 8/13, 8/20, 8/26, and 8/27/2023.
The facility Nursing Services policy, dated 9/27/17, documents, It is the policy of (name of company) to
assure sufficient qualified nursing staff is available and on duty on a daily basis to provide nursing and
related services to attain or maintain each resident highest practical physical, mental and psychosocial well
being based on the comprehensive assessment of the resident and consistent with the resident's
preferences, needs, and choices. A licensed nurse shall be designated to serve as Charge Nurse on each
tour of duty. Registered Nurse services shall be available 8 hours each day, 7 days each week, except
when waived by proper authorities
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
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145903
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/31/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Vandalia Healthcare & Senior Living
1500 West St Louis Avenue
Vandalia, IL 62471
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0883
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents received the education addressing the
benefits and risks and/or had the opportunity to receive the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine
(PCV20 or Prevnar 20) for 4 of 5 (R3, R6, R16, and R31) residents reviewed for immunizations in the
sample of 33.
Residents Affected - Some
Findings Include:
1.R6's admission Record, with a print date of 8/31/23, documents R6 is [AGE] years old and was admitted
to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses that include heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,
diabetes, pancreas and kidney transplants, anemia, and pneumocystis.
R6's MDS (Minimum Data Set), dated 7/28/23, documents a BIMS (Brief Interview for Mental Status) score
of 12, which indicates R6 has a moderate cognitive impairment.
R6's facility undated Immunization Record documents R6 was administered an unidentified pneumococcal
immunization on 11/14/16.
On 08/31/23 at 3:13 PM, V2 (Director of Nursing/DON) stated she didn't know what type of pneumonia
vaccine R6 had on 11/14/2016, and wouldn't be able to find out, since they no longer used the pharmacy
that provided the immunizations at that time.
R6's Influenza and Pneumonia Vaccine Consent, dated 9/21/17, has handwritten next to the consent for
pneumonia vaccine, Prevnar 13- contraindicated r/t (related to) immunosuppressive therapy.
The facility was unable to provide this surveyor with reproducible evidence that R6 had been offered and/or
had any pneumonia vaccine, including the Prevnar 20, administered after 11/14/2016.
On 8/31/23 at 9:42 AM, R6 was observed sitting in her wheelchair in her room with V2 (DON) present. V2
asked R6 her if she wanted the pneumonia vaccine, and R6 stated she did. R6 stated she hadn't had it for
a few years because no one had offered it to her. V2 asked R6 if she had refused it in the past, and R6
stated she wouldn't refuse it because she had a history of pneumonia.
On 8/31/23 at 11:16 AM, V9 (Family Member) stated R6 had a history of pneumonia. V9 stated as far as
she knows, R6 only gets immunizations at the facility, and the facility is keeping track of what immunizations
had been administered to R6. V9 stated she didn't believe R6 would refuse the pneumonia vaccine, and
when the facility calls V9 for consent, she always approves vaccines to be administered.
2. R3's admission Record, with a print date of 8/31/23, documents R3 is [AGE] years old and was admitted
to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses that include malignant neoplasm of left breast, diabetes, chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease, and hypertension.
R3's MDS, dated [DATE], documents a BIMS score of 15, which indicates R3 is cognitively intact.
R3's ICARE immunization history report documents R3 received a pneumovax 23 on 12/03/2019, and a
second unidentified pneumonia vaccine on 12/03/2020.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Vandalia Healthcare & Senior Living
1500 West St Louis Avenue
Vandalia, IL 62471
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F 0883
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
On 08/31/23 at 2:52 PM, V2 (DON) stated she did not know what pneumonia vaccine was administered to
R3 on 12/03/2020. V2 stated she would have to contact R3's physician to find out what immunizations R3
needed. V2 stated she should have known what immunizations R3 had and what she needed, prior to being
asked about it on this survey.
On 8/31/23 at 2:32 PM, R3 stated she was offered immunizations when she moved into the facility. When
asked about the pneumonia vaccines, R3 stated she gets one every five years, and it isn't time for one.
When asked if she was familiar with Prevnar 20, she stated she was not. When asked if the facility had
educated her regarding the Prevnar 20, R3 stated they had not. When asked if she would want the most
current pneumonia vaccine if she were eligible, R3 stated she would.
3. R31's admission Record, with a print date of 8/31/23, documents R31 was admitted to the facility on
[DATE], and is [AGE] years old. R31's admission Record documents R31's diagnoses include
encephalopathy, aortic valve stenosis, and hypertension.
R31's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R31 has a BIMS score of 12, which indicates R31 has a moderate
cognitive deficit.
This surveyor was provided with two separate undated facility Immunization Records for R31. One
Immunization Record documents R31 was administered a Prevnar 13 on 11/2/2018, and one documents
R31 was administered a Pneumovax 23 on 11/2/2018.
On 08/31/23 at 2: 20 PM, V2 (DON) stated she wasn't sure which immunization record was accurate for
R31, and would have to call the local health department to find out.
On 8/31/23 at 2:10 PM, R31 stated he had not been offered a pneumonia vaccine since his admission to
the facility on 6/13/23. When asked if he would have wanted the pneumonia vaccine, R31 stated, probably
so.
4. R16's admission Record, with a print date of 8/31/23, documents R31 is [AGE] years old, and was
admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses that include diabetes, hypertension, anemia, and personal
history of nicotine dependence.
R16's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R16 has a BIMS score of 15, which indicates R16 is cognitively
intact.
R16's Immunization Record documents R16 was administered the Prevnar 15 vaccine on 2/26/2020, with
no other pneumonia vaccines documented.
On 8/31/23 at 2:30 PM, R16 stated he has had pneumonia vaccines in the past, including the Prevnar a
couple of years ago in 2020, and another one a few years prior to that. R16 stated he had not been offered
one since 2020, and would want it if he was eligible.
On 8/31/23 at 9:59 AM, V2 stated the facility had not started offering the Prevnar 20 immunizations to the
residents. V2 stated they were planning to offer the Prevnar 20 at the same time they offered the flu vaccine
this year.
The website for the Center for Disease Control (CDC) found at,
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/pneumo/hcp/who-when-to-vaccinate.html documents, CDC recommends
pneumococcal vaccination for adults 19
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145903
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/31/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Vandalia Healthcare & Senior Living
1500 West St Louis Avenue
Vandalia, IL 62471
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0883
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
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through [AGE] years old who have certain chronic medical conditions or other risk factors. The factors listed
include cigarette smoking, diabetes, chronic lung disease and solid organ transplant. The recommendations
for adults 19-[AGE] years old are documented as, for those who have not previously received any
pneumococcal vaccine give 1 dose of PCV15 or PCV20. For those who have only received PPSV23, give 1
dose of PCV15 or PCV20. For those who have received PCV13, give 1 dose of PCV20 at least 1 year after
PCV13. For adults 65 and older the CDC recommends giving 1 dose of PCV15 or PCV20 for those who
have not received any pneumococcal vaccine and for those who have received the PPSV23 vaccine. For
those who have received PCV13, give one dose of PCV20 at least 1 year after PCV13. For those who have
received PCV13 at any age and PPSV23 before 65 years, give 1 dose of PCV20 at least 5 years after the
last pneumococcal vaccine.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145903
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/31/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Vandalia Healthcare & Senior Living
1500 West St Louis Avenue
Vandalia, IL 62471
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0912
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single
resident rooms.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide the required 80 square feet of floor
space per resident for 9 of 9 (R5, R8, R14, R17, R18, R20, R21, R24, R32, and R137) residents reviewed
for room size in the sample of 33.
Findings Include:
On 8/29/23 beginning at 3:03 PM, V7 (Maintenance Director) and V8 (Maintenance Assistant) measured all
the resident rooms located on A and B hall that didn't meet the required 80 square feet (sq. ft.) of floor
space per resident. The measurements were as follows:
rooms [ROOM NUMBER] measured 140 (inches) x 151 which equals 146.81 sq. ft. which indicates 73.40
sq. ft. per resident.
rooms [ROOM NUMBERS] measured 141 x 152 which equals 148.83 sq. ft. which indicates 74.42 sq. ft.
per resident.
rooms [ROOM NUMBERS] measured 142 x 152 which equals 149.88 sq. ft. which indicates 74.94 sq. ft.
per resident.
room [ROOM NUMBER] measured 148 x 152 which equals 156.22 sq. ft. which indicates 78.11 sq. ft. per
resident.
room [ROOM NUMBER] measured 149 x 152 which equals 157.28 sq. ft. which indicates 78.64 sq. ft. per
resident.
room [ROOM NUMBER] measured 143 x 152 which equals 150.95 sq. ft. which indicates 75.47 sq. ft. per
resident.
rooms [ROOM NUMBERS] measured 136 x 151 which equals 142.61 sq. ft. which indicates 71.31 sq. ft.
per resident.
room [ROOM NUMBER] measured 139 x 151 which equals 145.76 sq. ft. which indicates 72.88 sq. ft. per
resident.
room [ROOM NUMBER] measured 143 x 150 which equals 148.96 sq. ft. which indicates 74.48 sq. ft. per
resident.
room [ROOM NUMBER] measured 145 x 150 which equals 151.04 sq. ft. which indicates 75.52 sq. ft. per
resident.
room [ROOM NUMBER] measured 142 x 151 which equals 148.90 sq. ft. which indicates 74.45 sq. ft. per
resident.
room [ROOM NUMBER], 9, and 12 measured 143 x 151 which equals 149.95 sq. ft. which indicates 74.98
sq. ft. per resident.
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145903
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/31/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Vandalia Healthcare & Senior Living
1500 West St Louis Avenue
Vandalia, IL 62471
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(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0912
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
room [ROOM NUMBER] measured 139 x 152 which equals 146.72 sq. ft. which indicates 73.36 sq. ft. per
person.
Rooms 8, 10, 11, and 13 measured 141 x 151 which equals 147.85 sq. ft. which indicates 73.93 sq. ft. per
resident.
Residents Affected - Some
This surveyor observed all of the rooms measured. In the rooms occupied by residents, all had two beds,
two night stands; one room had a recliner, and some had wheelchairs. The residents residing in these
rooms were all non-interviewable. There were no negative resident or family observations regarding room
size. At the time of the survey, the space provided in these rooms was adequate to meet the needs of the
residents.
On 8/29/23 at 3:12 PM, V7 (Maintenance Director) stated he had not had any residents and/or families
voice concerns to him they didn't have enough space in the rooms they resided in.
On 8/29/23 at 3:27 PM, V1 (Administrator) stated all of the rooms located on A and B hall were licensed as
double occupancy and Medicaid certified rooms. V1 stated they had not had any incident and/or accidents
in those rooms related to the size of the room, and she had not had any complaints/concerns brought to
her related to the size of the rooms. V1 stated they are careful to not put two residents who require transfer
with a mechanical lift in the rooms with less than 80 sq. ft. per person.
The untitled, undated facility resident roster documents R5, R8, R14, R17, R18, R20, R21, R24, R32, and
R137 reside in rooms 3, 5-8, and 10-15. Rooms 4, 9, 16-23, and 28-31 were unoccupied.
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