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Inspection visit

Health inspection

APERION CARE INTERNATIONALCMS #1460011 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 0776 Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them. 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 provide radiology services in a timely manner. This failure affected 1 resident (R3) out of three residents reviewed for injuries of unknown origin. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: On 5/27/25 at 11:57am, R3 said, I'm (R3) doing pretty good. I (R3) like it here. Not sure what happened to my hand. The nurse said it (left hand) was swollen and I (R3) needed an x-ray. Don't know what happened. It (left hand) didn't even hurt, so I (R3) thought everything was all good. Then they (staff) told me (R3) my finger was fractured. I (R3) don't know how. No, I (R3) didn't fall. I (R3) don't remember hitting it (left hand) on anything. R3's face sheet documents diagnoses that include but are not limited to dementia, major depressive disorder, and suicidal ideations. R3's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documents, in part, a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of 06 which indicates that R3's cognition is severely impaired. R3's progress note, dated 5/7/25 at 7:54pm, per V6 (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN) documents, in part, Change of condition: During routine care observed +3 pitting edema/swelling to the left hand. No pain voiced. Team Health on-call center notified NP (Nurse Practitioner/V8), new orders for STAT doppler and x-ray of the left hand. Orders placed and carried out. MD (Medical Doctor/V7) notified via voice message . R3's progress note, dated 5/7/25 at 11:33pm, per V9 (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN) documents, in part, Writer spoke to (employee) from (radiology company) he stated, that they will not be able to make it tonight for the STAT X-ray. They will arrive tomorrow morning for the x-ray to the left hand due to high volume. R3's progress note, dated 5/8/25 at 1:08pm, per V10 (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN) documents, in part, Writer placed call to (radiology company) to follow up with possible ETA (estimated time of arrival) for stat x-ray and doppler of upper extremity. Writer spoke with (employee) from (radiology company) and stated an X-ray tech and sonography has been assigned. No ETA can be given at the moment but both techs should be arriving to the facility soon. R3's progress note, dated 5/8/25 at 10:08pm, per V11 (Registered Nurse/RN) documents, in part, EMS (emergency medical services) on unit to transfer patient (hospital) for further evaluation of left (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 3 Event ID: 146001 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 146001 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/29/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Aperion Care International 4815 South Western Ave Chicago, IL 60609 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 0776 finger fracture. He (R3) left facility AOx1 via stretcher accompanied by x2 paramedics in good condition . Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm R3's progress note, dated 5/9/25 at 4:31am, per V12 (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN) documents, in part, resident returned with dx (diagnosis) of small fracture to 5th finger. dx (diagnosis) hand swelling, closed nondisplaced fracture of distal phalanx of left little finger . Residents Affected - Few On 5/28/25 at 10:14am, V1 (Administrator) said, STAT x-rays should be done within 4 hours. On 5/28/25 at 10:31am, V25 (ADON/Assistant Director of Nursing) said STAT x-rays should be done in 4 to 6 hours. If they (STAT x-rays) are not here in 4 hours we (staff) usually send the patient to the hospital and notify physician. Yes, there's been issues with STAT x-rays We (facility) started sending them (residents) out because their STAT is not STAT. Our (facility) boss will speak to their (Radiology company) boss. In the meantime, we (staff) are sending them (residents) out. This issue has been brought up to QAPI (Quality Assurance and Improvement) committee. Our Administrator and company (radiology company) has had phone meetings because of this. Anything over 4 hours is a long time for a stat. On 5/28/25 at 10:53am, V2 (Director of Nursing/DON) said, STAT x-rays should be done within 4 to 6 hours. STAT x-rays round about time will be quicker. The resident should be sent out to the hospital if the STAT x-ray is not done within 4 to 6 hours. Yes, there has been delays with the x-ray company and we have been meeting with them about. On 5/28/25 at 12:54pm, V6 (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN) said, When I (V6) seen his (R3) hands the left hand appeared swollen. He (R3) has big hands but not that big. It was localized swelling on the left hand. I (V6) called the physician, and the physician ordered a STAT x-ray. STAT x-rays should be done in 4 to 6 hours. I (V6) endorsed everything to the next nurse on the next shift. On 5/28/25 at 12:58pm, V9 (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN) said, About 4 hours passed and they still didn't come to do the x-ray for R3. I (V9) called (Radiology Company) and was told it could not be done until the next day due to high volume. Yes, I notified the doctor and told the morning nurse. I (V9) must not have documented in my progress notes that I (V9) notified the physician that they (radiology company) couldn't do the x-ray STAT. I (V9) cannot remember the name of the physician I (V9) notified. On 5/28/25 9::55am, V7 (physician) said, I (V7) was not notified the x-ray wasn't done STAT. It should have been done STAT. Most likely, the x-ray being done the next day would not have changed the outcome. I (V7) cannot really say if not doing the x-ray STAT caused harm to the resident. Facility presented Facility Agreement titled, (Name of Company) Portable X Ray, dated 8/01/2016, documents, in part, STAT studies will be performed in 4 hours. Facility policy titled, Physician Notification of Laboratory/ Radiology/Diagnostic Results, revised date 3/14/18, documents, in part, To assure physician ordered diagnostic test are performed, and to assure test results are reported to the physician so that prompt, appropriate action may be taken if indicated for the resident's care . A licensed nurse is responsible for assuring the laboratory is notified of physician's orders for testing . STAT or Same Day orders will be called to the laboratory service by the nurse who transcribes the order. A nurse is responsible for monitoring the receipt of test results. Test results should be reported to the physician or other practitioner who ordered (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 146001 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 3 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 146001 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/29/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Aperion Care International 4815 South Western Ave Chicago, IL 60609 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 0776 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete them . X-ray or other diagnostic tests reveal suspected findings which may require immediate intervention including but not limited to: Pneumonia, New fracture . Facility policy titled, Physician-Family Notification- Change in Condition, revised date 11/13/18, documents, in part, To ensure that medical care problems are communicated to the attending physician and family/responsible party in a timely, efficient, and effective manner . The facility will inform the resident; consult with the resident's physician; and if known, notify the resident's legal representative or an interested family member when there is: A decision to transfer or discharge the resident from the facility . Event ID: Facility ID: 146001 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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Citations

1 citation recorded*CMS

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.

  • 0776GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F776 - Radiology and other diagnostic services

    Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.

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What happened during the May 29, 2025 survey of APERION CARE INTERNATIONAL?

This was a inspection survey of APERION CARE INTERNATIONAL on May 29, 2025. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at APERION CARE INTERNATIONAL on May 29, 2025?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them."

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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