F 0689
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to
prevent accidents.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide safe transfer during a bath
for one (R1) of three residents reviewed for transfers in a sample of three. This failure resulted in R1 being
hospitalized and suffering from fractures to his right proximal humerus and C2 (cervical vertebrae).
Findings include:
The facility's Fall Occurrence Policy, dated 2/2/2022, documents, Policy: (Named facility) wants to create an
environment that is free from accident hazards as much as possible for residents, provide supervision when
needed, and assist with detecting and preventing hazardous situations.
The facility's undated (Named) Transfers and Stretcher Safe Operation & Maintenance Manual documents,
System Preparation (Before Transferring or Lifting): 9. All residents must always be securely safety belted at
the waist when using any of the (Named) Lift Systems. Ensure that the safety belt is routed through the
loose buckle end as shown in the picture to the left. Pay close attention to the placement of the serrations of
the buckle. If routed the opposite way, the safety belt will slip. Tighten safety belt by pulling on the loosed
end of the safety belt. Warning: Failure to secure the resident properly with the safety belt could result in
injury to the resident or operator. Warning: Failure to ensure hands, arms and legs are clear of any objects
when transporting or lifting could result in injury to the resident or operator. Push the emergency stop
button, on the Control unit at any time during raising and lowering of resident. 17. Upon completion ensure
the residents hands, arms, and legs are clear before raising the lift. Push the up button to raise the resident
slightly if needed, and then drain the water from the spa. 21. Before you move the Transfer away from the
spa, make sure the lower extremities have been toweled dry so the bath floor stays dry. Ensure the Transfer
is raised high enough to clear the spa seat. You may now unlock the casters and move the Transfer out of
the spa and away, ensuring the resident is still safety belted correctly and the resident's hands, arms, and
legs are all clear.
R1's Minimum Data Set/MDS assessment, dated 9/12/23, documents R1 has Vascular Dementia, requires
limited assist of one assist for transfers, requires physical help of one assist for bathing, is not steady and
only able to stabilize with staff assistance during transitions and walking. This same assessment documents
in Section C Cognitive Patterns: B. Inattention - Did the resident have difficulty focusing attention, for
example being easily distractible, or having difficulty keeping track of what was being said? 2 = Behavior
present, fluctuates (comes and goes, changes in severity). C. Disorganized thinking - Was the resident's
thinking disorganized or incoherent (rambling or irrelevant conversation, unclear or illogical flow of ideas,
our unpredictable switching from subject to subject)? 2 = Behavior present, fluctuates (comes and goes,
changes in severity).
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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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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145933
B. Wing
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
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12/21/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Apostolic Christian Skylines
7023 North East Skyline Drive
Peoria, IL 61614
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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 - Actual harm
R1's current Care plan includes the following: R1 has a diagnosis of dementia and is exhibiting some
cognitive loss; approaches include to Provide verbal cues and reminders as required related to orientation
and time. R1 is at risk for falls - approaches includes to Provide assistance with all mobility/ADL (Activities
of Daily Living) care needs.
Residents Affected - Few
R1's Progress note, dated 10/16/23 by V9, Social Service Director/SSD, documents (R1) requires frequent
reminders due to decreased retention.
R1's Progress note, dated 11/27/23 by V4, Registered Nurse/RN, documents, This nurse was called in to
Spa room by (V2, Certified Nursing Assistant/CNA) stating resident is on floor and slipped out of tub chair.
When this nurse went in saw resident face down in blood. Called another nurse to help. With help of couple
CNA's and nurses, turned resident on to his back. He was alert and oriented, was able to respond stating
help me. After turning resident on to his back we noticed lacerations on his forehead between his eyebrows,
and on his nose. Looks like when he slid out of tub chair, he hit his forehead on the edge of the tub.
cleansed the area, applied pressure dressing. Called 911. (Local ambulance service) stated not to lift him
from the floor. Left him on the floor covered him up and was monitoring him until (local ambulance service)
arrived. Resident was alert and communicating with staff. EMT (Emergency Medical Technicians) here.
Resident was able to answer EMT staff appropriately. EMT staff stated he will need stitches and
transported him to (named local hospital). Called and notified resident (Power of Attorney/POA/family
member) regarding resident fall and sending him to ER (Emergency Room).
R1's Fall Event Report Work History, dated 11/27/23, and signed by V2, Director of Nursing/DON,
documents description of fall: When bath was complete (V3, CNA) started moving the chair out of the tub
while resident was sitting in secured chair to continue cares. Resident was irritated by seatbelt and was
verbally aggressive to CNA to take the seat belt off and then he pulled seat belt undone. Resident
simultaneously reached forward and tried to grab onto the far side of the tub and while doing this he slipped
forward out of the tub chair, hitting his forehead on the edge of the tub and landing on the right side.
R1's CT (Computed Tomography) Cervical Spine Without Contrast report, dated 11/27/23, documents,
Impression: Minimally displaced type II fracture of the odontoid process, (part of the C2 vertebrae).
R1's X-ray Shoulder Complete Right report, dated 11/27/23, documents Impression: Acute displaced
proximal humeral fracture.
On 12/20/23, at 11:06am, V3, CNA, stated, I was pulling the spa chair out of the tub and at that moment
(R1) started to lean forward so I reminded him to lean back and that we were getting out of the spa tub. He
did lean back so I continued to pull the chair from behind. I didn't realize that he had removed the seat belt
from around his waist and he slipped out of the chair as he reached for the tub. He fell forward and his head
hit the bottom of the tub. V3 also stated, (R1's) cognition varies day by day. He has periods of forgetfulness.
That day he seemed his usual, nothing that would alarm me. He is a one assist gait belt wheeled walker for
transfers and has been for awhile. I could have double checked everything that's what I learned from the
situation. Make sure I didn't forget anything. I doubt I forgot to put it (seat belt) on.
On 12/20/23, at 12:19pm, V4, RN, stated that while V4 was passing medications ,V3 called out to V4 and
said (R1) was on the floor. I saw the blood on his face. I had her stay there and had the other nurse come.
V4 also stated (R1) is forgetful. You constantly have to remind him. When I transfer him
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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
145933
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/21/2023
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.
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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 - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
from wheelchair to recliner he has to be constantly reminded to take more steps and that he is not there
yet. (R1) is often in a rush to sit down or if he wants to do something like stand up. He has put his (lift) chair
all the way up then forgets what he was going to do and fell asleep with it up. We have to constantly watch
him. V4 continued to state, He was holding onto the tub and if CNA is not watching his hands and the floor
and chair are wet I think he slid out of the chair. It is easy to slide off the chair. There is a belt there, but I
think it can come off. It is not a buckled type of belt, but a safety belt. Force can cause it to open up the belt
like if forcefully falling forward. I believe the belt was on - (V3 CNA) said she put it on. They are regular
CNAs that work with (R1). I think that when he was falling forward the belt opened up. Not when he was
holding onto the tub. I don't think it is a belt that is able to hold them in the chair if they are falling out of the
chair like sliding out while everything is wet. (R1) likes the spa and is ready for the bath. If he is agitated or
restless, the CNAs don't give him one. Or if he doesn't want one. But on Mondays he likes it and is ready.
He doesn't ever get agitated while in the spa. He is not aware of safety .(V3) should have made sure his
hands were on his lap so he was not holding onto the tub. Or could ask for a second person if agitated, but
(R1) wasn't.
On 12/20/23, at 1:52pm, V5, CNA, stated V5 has given R1 a spa bath before, and R1 did fine. V5 stated,
He didn't fidget, lean, or get agitated.
On 12/21/23, at 2:10pm, V8, Staff Development, confirmed V8 trains staff upon hire how to use the spa tub
and chair. V8 explained after staff undress the resident for the spa bath, they are to put the chair's attached
belt around them, then they put the resident in the tub, guiding them giving verbal cues for arms and hands
to remain inside the tub chair and in their lap. V8 stated, Then put them into the tub the way they are
maneuvered, watch where their legs and feet are. Once completely in the tub, shut the door and lower them
down onto the tub seat. Give their bath. Throughout this whole thing I am big on engagement, verbal cues,
giving directions be sure they hear, physical, and verbal prompts as needed from start to end. After washed
and rinsed, raise the spa chair up while letting water drain. Once water is out, can open the door. When
coming out watch their legs and feet while guiding them out. Verbal cues for arms in throughout the exiting
of the tub. Spa tub chair has grips in the back to pull back and guide. You can still see what they are doing
while guiding them out. You can also stand where you can be on their side. It's easy to stand on the side of
them. They should keep their eyes on their hands, arms, legs and feet at all times when entering and exiting
the tub. V8 agreed that safety is a big concern during the spa bath. V8 also stated, If impulsive or forgetful,
the CNAs should remind and give the cues. If behaviors they give reassurance and get them through it. If
not safe they know not to do it.
On 12/21/23, at 2:39pm, V8 and V3 were in the Spa room. V3 reenacted the incident, and demonstrated
she was standing behind the back of the spa chair when bringing R1 out of the tub when R1 fell. V3 stated
she was watching his legs and feet while coming out. V3 denied being able to see what (R1) was doing with
his hands. V3 stated, I told him to just relax and we are getting out of the bath. I don't actually say to keep
arms in or keep in their lap.
On 12/21/23, at 1:38pm, V2, Director Of Nursing/DON, stated the following: (R1) had the belt on in the tub
and somewhere in between as (V3, CNA) was behind (R1) coming out (R1) had gotten the belt off. (V3)
asked if (R1) was ready to come out he said yes. It was when (R1) was getting out that whatever his trigger
was he decided to reach for the other side of the tub. By the time (V3) realized what was happening, (R1)
was too far away to grab it, was leaning over, fell, and hit his head on the bottom lip of the tub. That's when
(V3) realized (R1) didn't have the belt. (V3) didn't see (R1) mess with the belt, but that doesn't mean he
didn't. Not sure if maybe the pressure caused it to come
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Event ID:
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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
12/21/2023
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.
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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 - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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off. The rep (from manufacturer) had said if anyone wanted to get out of it they could. (V3) thinks he took it
off, but no time to react. If the straps were undone, they would fall in the lap and you wouldn't see it from
behind the chair. (V3) would have had to peer around the resident to see the strap's placement and where
his hands were. (V3) needs occasional reminders. (V3) said during the bath his mood was fine and (R1)
wasn't agitated and was calm when he said he was ready to get out. Not sure if his demeanor changed, but
something triggered and he wanted out of the chair.
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