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Inspection

APOSTOLIC CHRISTIAN SKYLINESCMS #1459331 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0758 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Based on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to attempt a Gradual Dose Reduction of a psychotropic medication for one of five residents (R15) reviewed for psychotropic medication use, in a sample of 37. Findings include: The facility policy, titled Psychotropic Medication Use and Behavior Monitoring (revised 2/11/22) documents, Psychotropic medications refer to drugs which are used for antipsychotic, antidepressant, antimanic, Sedative-hypnotic, and/or antianxiety purposes. It is the policy of this facility to keep each resident's medication regimen free from unnecessary drugs. Psychotropic medications will not be administered for purposes of discipline or staff convenience and when not required to treat the resident's symptoms. The policy later documents, The pharmacist consultant will complete monthly medication reviews reporting to the physician: Drugs prescribed without a supporting diagnosis; Dosage in excess of maximum strength as recommended by guidelines for geriatric residents; Multiple use of psychotropic drugs; No periodic evaluation of the residents need for the psychotropic drugs. The DON (Director of Nursing) will complete the Psychotropic Medication Reduction Request form and send to the physician indicating any behaviors the resident has exhibited since the last dose reduction to assist the physician in determining dose reductions of psychotropic medications. The Electronic Medical Record documents R15 was transferred to the facility on 9/03/19 from the Hospital with the diagnosis of Vascular Dementia with Delusions and discharge orders to administer Zyprexa (Antipsychotic) 5 mg (milligrams) at bedtime. R15's Pharmacy Consult, dated 3/02/22 documents R15 had a failed Zyprexa reduction attempt in September 2021 and returned to the daily dose of 5 mg. R15's current Physician's Orders document R15 has continued to receive Zyprexa 5 mg at bedtime for the diagnosis of Vascular Dementia with Behavioral Disturbances, since 11/15/21, with no attempted reduction. R15 is also currently prescribed Lorazepam (antianxiety) 0.5 mg twice per day for Anxiety Disorder and Sertraline (antidepressant) 100 mg daily for Major Depressive Disorder. The Consultant Pharmacist documented he recommended a decrease in R15's Zyprexa 5 mg daily on 3/02/22 and 9/06/22, which were both declined by the physician. The most recent Consultant Pharmacist recommendation to reduce R15's Zyprexa, dated 3/03/23, documents the physician again declined a decrease due to Behavioral interventions continue to be attempted, except in emergency situation, and are included in the plan of care. The continued use is in accordance with relevant current standards of practice. A dose reduction at this time would likely impair resident's function or cause psychiatric instability by exacerbating an underlying psychiatric disorder while continuing to pose a danger to the resident or others as supported by the following Clinical Rationale and Evidence of the following symptoms: Delusions. A Progress Note, dated 4/11/23, documents, (V8/Physician) disagreed to pharmacist (continued on next page) 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 FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Facility ID: If continuation sheet Page 1 of 2 Event ID: 145933 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 145933 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 07/20/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Apostolic Christian Skylines 7023 North East Skyline Drive Peoria, IL 61614 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 0758 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few recommendation GDR (Gradual Dose Reduction) of Olanzapine (Zyprexa) (due to resident) having delusions. R15's Behavioral Tracking Records from January 2023 to April 2023, document R15 was being monitored for the following behaviors: Spitting inappropriately (on floor), Depressed mood state, Delusions-Confrontation-Aggression, and Anxious Mood Distress (repetitive questions, fearfulness regarding family not knowing her location). During the January-April 2023 timeframe, R15 had only one occurrence under Delusions - Confrontations - Aggression, which was on 4/17/23 and there is no corresponding Progress Note to further expand on R15's exact behavior. R15's Minimum Data Set assessments, dated 11/29/22, 8/30/22, 2/28/23 and 5/30/23 document that R15 has no indicators of Psychosis, including hallucinations and delusions, and no behavioral symptoms that impact herself or others. Behavior Monitoring after April 2023 was to be documented in R15's Progress Notes and there is no documented evidence of R15 having delusions. On 7/18/23 at 10:40 am and 7/19/23 at 12:12 pm, R15 was observed sitting in her wheelchair in the common area of the Dementia Care Unit. On both days, R15 did not exhibit any behaviors that would indicate she was experiencing delusions. On 7/19/23 at 12:15 pm, V9 (Licensed Practical Nurse/Memory Care Coordinator) stated R15 only has behaviors of occasionally spitting on the floor and attempts to stand up or get out of bed, which staff can easily redirect. V9 stated R15 does not have delusions or behaviors of aggression that could harm herself or others. On 7/19/23 at 1:27 pm, V2 (Director of Nursing) confirmed they had not attempted to reduce R15's Olanzapine (Zyprexa) since she restarted on 5 mg daily on 11/15/21. V2 stated it is her understanding that R15 will exhibit almost like a paranoia, she's very anxious, not knowing what to do and described that R15 wants to be isolated. At that time, V2 provided R15's Progress Notes from 1/02/23 to 7/19/23, which she highlighted R15's documented behaviors. The highlighted behaviors consisted of attempts to stand independently (fifteen times total in that timeframe), resistance to taking medication (three times total during that timeframe, with R15's later compliance), spitting on the floor (once during that time frame), and refusal of a bath (once during that timeframe). The Progress Notes did not document R15 exhibiting paranoia, delusions or anxious behavior as described by V2. On 7/20/23 at 10:18 am, V2 also confirmed that she did not have a Psychotropic Medication Reduction Request form, as instructed in the facility Psychotropic Medication Use and Behavior Monitoring policy, which would assist the physician in determining if R15's Zyprexa dose could be reduced. V2 explained that the form is filled out, describing resident behaviors that would either support a decision to change or maintain a residents' current medication dosage, then attached to the Consultant Pharmacist dose reduction request for the physician to review. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145933 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0758GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F758 - Medication Errors

    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

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What happened during the July 20, 2023 survey of APOSTOLIC CHRISTIAN SKYLINES?

This was a inspection survey of APOSTOLIC CHRISTIAN SKYLINES on July 20, 2023. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at APOSTOLIC CHRISTIAN SKYLINES on July 20, 2023?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiatin..."

What type of survey was this?

This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.

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