F 0583
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure privacy was maintained while
obtaining a blood glucose monitor and administering an insulin injection for 1 of 1 resident (R39) reviewed
for privacy in a sample of 18.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
On 9/5/2024 at 12:00 noon, V9(Licensed Practical Nurse-LPN) was observed with R39 obtaining a blood
glucose and administering insulin, with the room door open to the hallway.
On 9/5/2024 at 12:05 PM V9 said 'I should have pulled the curtain or closed the door to the hallway.
On 9/5/2024 at 2:00 PM V2 (Director of Nursing-DON) said I expect all nurses to provide privacy when they
are administering care to a resident.
A medication review report indicates dated 9/5/2024 that indicates R39 has a diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes
Mellitus without complications. A medication order dated 5/17/2023 for insulin lispro sliding scale three
times a day.
Facility Policy: Residents rights 8/23/17
Purpose: To promote the exercise of rights for each resident, including any who face barriers (such as
communication problems, hearing problems and cognition limits) in the exercise of these rights. A resident,
even though determined to be incompetent, should be able to assert these rights based on his or her
degree of capability.
Guidelines:
Notice of resident rights will be provided upon admission to the facility. These rights include the resident's
rights to:
Privacy and Confidentiality.
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)
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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
145947
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/06/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Aperion Care Midlothian
3249 West 147th Street
Midlothian, IL 60445
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 0641
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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 document a significant change in condition for one (R85) of
three hospice residents reviewed for significant change in condition in a sample of 18.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
On [DATE] at 1:30 PM, R85 closed record on death was reviewed. No documentation was found in the
nurses' notes regarding R85 change in condition.
On [DATE] at 10:07 AM, V10 (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN) said that she was the nurse taking care of
R85 the night R85 expired. V10 said that she rounded on R85 about 11:10 PM, and that R85 was
breathing. V10 said that when she made round on R85 about 12:30 AM, she realized that R85 was not
breathing. V10 said that she called the hospice and the family. V10 said that she also notified the Director of
Nursing, and the doctor on file. V10 said that the family arrived within 20 - 30 minutes. V10 said that the
family told her that they also got notification from hospice. V10 said that she did not chart on R85 because
her understanding is that when a resident is a hospice patient, the hospice manages their care, and chart
in their hospice note. V10 that she only documented on the presumed death note.
On [DATE] at 10:19 AM, V2 (Director of Nursing) said that she expects her staff to document on all the
residents including hospice residents.
R85, a [AGE] year-old female admitted on [DATE] with diagnosis not limited to encephalopathy, altered
mental status, insomnia, and essential hypertension. R85 expired on [DATE] in the facility.
The facility's Electronic Health Record policy reviewed/updated [DATE] documents,
Purpose: To establish the means by which this facility (i) allows only authorized users make entries into
electronic health records and identifies the date and author of every entry; (ii) safeguards the confidentiality
of patients records; (iii) periodically monitors the use of identifies and takes corrective action when needed
and (iv) provides access to electronic health records over the entire retention period.
Documentation Guidelines: Entries made in the electronic health record shall be:
Timely
Accurate
Relevant
Complete
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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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
145947
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/06/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Aperion Care Midlothian
3249 West 147th Street
Midlothian, IL 60445
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 0812
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Many
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve
food in accordance with professional standards.
Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure food was stored in a manner
that will prevent foodborne illness to the residents. This deficiency has the potential to affect 65 residents
receiving food from the kitchen.
Findings include:
On 9/3/2024 at 10:45 AM during the initial tour, observed green salad in a transparent container about five
quarts full, with a label of used by 9/2/2024. Salad container was stored in the refrigerator.
On 9/3/2024 at 10:45AM V3 (Dietary Manager) said the salad should have been discarded since used by
date is as of yesterday. V3 proceeded to remove the label.
On 9/4/2024 at 12:40 PM V1 (Administrator) said food with an expired used by date should be discarded
first thing in the morning of next day.
The facility's On Tray: Week At a Glance Menu: On Tray Week 2 menu documents:
Supper Menu: Tuesday
Creamed Chicken over Biscuit, Side Salad/Dressing of Choice, Honey Bun Cake, Bread/Margarine,
Milk/Beverage
The facility's Food Storage (Dry, Refrigerated, and Frozen) policy and procedure undated, docuements
Guideline: Food shall be stored on shelves in a clean, dry area free from contaminants. Food shall be
stored at appropriate temperatures and using appropriate methods to ensure the highest level of food
safety.
Procedure:
1.
General storage guidelines to be followed:
a.
All food items will be labeled. The label must include the name of the food and the date by which it should
be sold, consumed, or discarded.
c. Discard food that has passed the expiration date.
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