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Inspection visit

Health inspection

SELFHELP HOME OF CHICAGOCMS #1460092 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 2 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0761 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure bottles of eye drops were dated when opened. This failure affected two residents (R21 and R30) of ten residents reviewed for medication storage, in a total sample of 35 residents. Findings include: On 3/7/22 between 11:10am and 11:20am during the observation of medication carts and medication rooms, on the eighth floor with V3 (RN/Registered Nurse), the following medications were observed opened with no open dates: R21's 2.5 ml (milliliters) bottle of Latanoprost Ophthalmic solution 0.005%(Percent). R30's 2.5 ml bottle of Latanoprost Ophthalmic solution 0.005%. V3 was asked if the eye drops should be opened without labeling them with the open dates; V3 stated Latanoprost should have an open date because it will expire after six weeks. On 3/8/22 at 1:15pm, V2 (Director of Nursing) stated V2 spoke with the Pharmacist, and the Pharmacist said it's good for 6 weeks at room temperature after opening. On 3/9/22 at 10:45am, V1 (Administrator) presented the storage guidelines for Xalatan (Latanoprost) revised August 2011. This document states, Protect from light. Store unopened bottles under refrigeration at 36 to 46 degrees Fahrenheit. Once a bottle is opened for use, it may be stored at room temperature up to 77 degrees Fahrenheit for 6 weeks. 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: 146009 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 146009 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 03/10/2022 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Selfhelp Home of Chicago 908 West Argyle Street Chicago, IL 60640 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 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 observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to track the status of influenza and pneumococcal vaccinations and consents for three residents (R29, R37, and R40), in a sample of 7 residents. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: 1. On 3/09/22 at 9:25 AM, R29's electronic immunization record had no influenza or pneumococcal vaccines documented. No consents for either vaccine were found in the electronic medical record. R29 was not listed on the influenza or pneumococcal immunization report provided to the surveyor by V10 (Infection Preventionist). R29 was admitted on [DATE]. 2. On 3/09/22 at 10:34 AM, V10 stated V10 is still working on obtaining the Influenza/Pneumococcal consents for the residents requested 3/08/2022. V10 stated R37 is from the assisted living portion of the facility, and V10 will have to obtain the consents from them. R37 is currently in the short-term rehab. On 3/09/22 at 11:53 AM, R37's electronic immunization record had no influenza or pneumococcal vaccines documented. No consents for either vaccine were found in the electronic medical record. R37 was not listed on the influenza or pneumococcal immunization report. R37 was admitted on [DATE]. 3. On 3/09/22 at 11:54 AM, R40's electronic immunization record had no influenza or pneumococcal vaccines documented. No consents for either vaccine were found in the electronic medical record. R40 was not listed on the influenza or pneumococcal immunization report. R40 was admitted on [DATE]. On 3/09/22 at 3:10 PM, the surveyor asked V10 (Infection Preventionist) if there is a specific policy on tracking of influenza and pneumococcal vaccination status for residents. V10 stated, I don't believe there is a specific policy. V10 stated the immunization report provided to the surveyor was run from the electronic medical record, and that's where the consents and immunizations are documented. The surveyor asked V10, how do you know who is due for a pneumonia or influenza vaccine? V10 stated the floor nurses are responsible for checking the vaccination status. V10 stated, Moving forward, I can take over the task and create a more streamlined process. On 3/10/2022 at 10:16 am, the surveyor interviewed V2, DON (Director of Nursing) and asked if a resident declines influenza/pneumococcal vaccination and is eligible to receive the vaccine, what is the expectation for following up with the resident? V2 stated they do follow up with the residents or the resident's family yearly to see if they want to be vaccinated. So, the expectation for someone who refused vaccination in the past is to follow up the next year. The surveyor asked who is responsible for making sure residents are up to date with the influenza and pneumococcal vaccinations? V2 stated the nurses on the floor check the vaccination status, and audits are done from the electronic medical record. V2 stated V2's supervisor has an admission audit form. V2 stated V2 also talks with the staff, especially for new admissions, to make sure that they have current vaccinations. V2 stated V10 (Infection Preventionist) offered to take over the responsibility of tracking influenza and pneumococcal vaccinations and consents. The surveyor asked V2 what is the importance of making sure that influenza and pneumococcal vaccinations are up to date? V2 stated, Aside from compliance, we want to make sure our residents are protected. V2 stated a lot of the residents in the facility are immunocompromised so the best way to protect them is to make sure they have been vaccinated. (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 146009 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 146009 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 03/10/2022 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Selfhelp Home of Chicago 908 West Argyle Street Chicago, IL 60640 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 0883 The facility policy titled Influenza and Pneumococcal Immunizations for Residents, dated 7/2018, has no procedure for tracking of influenza and pneumococcal vaccines. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 146009 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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Citations

2 citations 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.

  • 0761GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F761 - Labeling of Drugs and Biologicals

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

  • 0883GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F883 - Influenza and pneumococcal immunizations

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

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Common questions about this visit

What happened during the March 10, 2022 survey of SELFHELP HOME OF CHICAGO?

This was a inspection survey of SELFHELP HOME OF CHICAGO on March 10, 2022. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at SELFHELP HOME OF CHICAGO on March 10, 2022?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional princip..."

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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