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Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure medications were administered as
ordered for 1 (R77) of 10 residents reviewed for medication administration in the sample of 38. This failure
resulted in R77 experiencing a significant medication error in which 5 additional doses of diuretic
medication were administered resulting in dizziness, abnormal lab values, Intravenous Fluid administration,
supplemental Potassium medication, and a hospital admission for an Acute Kidney Injury.
Residents Affected - Few
This past non-compliance occurred between 3/14/24 and 3/19/24.
Findings Include:
R77's admission Record documented R77 was [AGE] years old with an admission date to the facility of
03/08/2023. Diagnoses listed in their entirety on this document are: Alzheimer's Disease with late onset;
Essential Hypertension; Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified severity, without
behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety.
R77's Progress Note dated 3/8/2024 with a time of 1:48 P.M. documented V12 (Physician) was here for
rounds in which he reviewed medications, labs, vitals and weights. Received new order to start Duo nebs
BID (twice daily) x 7 days and Zaroxolyn 5mg (milligrams) daily for 5 days.
R77's Progress Note dated 03/18/2024 with a time of 2:23 P.M. documented R77 was complaining of
dizziness, reported to V12. New orders were received for a CBC (Complete Blood Count), CMP (Complete
Metabolic Panel), UA (Urinalysis Analysis) and orthostatic B/P (blood pressure).
R77's Progress Note dated 03/19/2024 with a time of 12:44 A.M. documented R77 is currently receiving 2
diuretics, Furosemide 40 mg two times a day and Zaroxolyn 5 mg in the morning. R77 was noted to be
experiencing dizziness, dry mouth, and urinating less this shift. Had to ambulate to the bathroom with one
assist. A Progress Note dated 03/19/2024 with a time of 1:31 P.M. documented R77 was prescribed
Zaroxolyn on 03/08/2024 intended for 5 days. Medication was ordered in the system for an indefinite end
date therefore R77 has been receiving Zaroxolyn since 03/09/2024. Held this AM (03/19/2024) due to
symptoms. V12 notified to discontinue medication and V13 (Nurse Practitioner/NP) will see R77 today.
R77's Medication Administration Record documented Zaroxolyn was administered daily from 03/09/2024 03/18/2024 and held on 03/19/2024.
R77's Progress Note dated 03/19/2024 with a time of 1:31 P.M. documented new orders for Potassium 40
meq (milliequivalent) by mouth three times a day and a 500 milliliters intravenous (IV) bolus. R77
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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
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
146019
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/19/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Wabash Senior Living & Rehab
216 College Boulevard
Carmi, IL 62821
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Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
was then to have an additional 100 milliliters per hour times two hours, along with a BMP daily for 3 days,
and close monitoring for fluid overload. Additionally, R77's Furosemide was to be decreased to 20mg BID
for 3 days. A document labeled CBC/CMP dated 03/19/2024 documents the following: BUN (blood urea
nitrogen) 96 (high) normal value 7-25, Creatinine 2.8 (high) normal value 0.6-1.3, Sodium 134 (low) normal
136-145, Potassium 2.3 (Low) normal 3.5-5.1, and GFR 14 (low) normal >90. R77's Medication
Administration Record dated March 2024 documented the bolus and intravenous fluids ordered to be given
were Normal Saline Solution 0.9% with administration completed as ordered.
R77's Progress Note dated 03/19/2024 with a time of 6:20 P.M. documented that the certified nurse
assistant reported R77 pulled IV out. R77's Progress Note dated 03/19/2024 with a time of 7:15 P.M.
documents that IV attempts were made with no success. R77 was refusing additional attempts. R77's
Progress Notes further document that on 03/20/2024 at 3:27 A.M., R77 was reapproached and explained
the need to restart the IV. R77 tolerated the restart well, and voiced no concerns. IV of Normal Saline was
hung at 100 ml / hr (hour). On 03/20/2024 at 05:15 A.M., a note documented that lab was here to draw the
BMP at this time. A nurses note dated 03/20/2024 with a time of 10:13 A.M. documented V13 was notified
of a BUN critical at 100--new order received to give bolus of 500mL NS (Normal then back to 100mL per
hour at previous dosage). A nurses note dated 3/20/2024 with a time of 10:40 A.M. documented an IV of
500mL bolus NS infused and hung new bag, set rate at 100mL per hour. IV site patent at this time and no
redness, no edema noted. A nurse note dated 03/20/2024 with a time of 12:06 P.M. documents R77 pulled
out IV line. R77 does not comprehend what IV is or what it is for. A nurse note dated 3/20/2024 with a time
of 2:40 P.M, documented received order from V13 to send to (name of local hospital) for direct admit.
The local hospital Discharge summary dated [DATE] documented R77 had an admission date to the
hospital of 03/20/2024 with a diagnosis of Acute Kidney Injury. This same document noted R77 was having
worsening edema in the long term care facility and more aggressive diuretics were ordered however, the
length of treatment was extended beyond what was initially ordered. R77 experienced a decline in renal
function. R77 had received IV fluids at the facility however, R77 continued to remove the IV. During R77's
hospitalization R77 was treated with IV fluids for the Acute Kidney Injury, and diuretics were held. R77
initially had a creatine of 2.9 (No reference range given although lab results indicated high), creatine down
to 1.7 (no reference [NAME], although a high but improving level is noted).
A Progress Note dated 03/20/2024 with a time of 2:20 P.M. documented R77 admitted back to facility
around 12:30 PM.
On 04/19/2024 at 8:53 A.M., V3 (Director of Nursing/DON) stated she was made aware of the medication
error by V14 (Licensed Practical Nurse). After reviewing the incident, it was discovered that when V10
(LPN) placed the order in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system with no end date. The EMR system
places an end date of indefinite on each order unless a different date is selected. R77 was assessed by
medical staff at the time of the medication error discovery and new orders were received for treatment that
same day. R77 was treated in the facility until she wouldn't keep her IV in. V3 started a QAPI (Quality
Assurance Performance Improvement) plan on the medication error. V3 checks the physician orders daily to
ensure that the orders were written correctly. V3 stated that moving forward, all new orders will be matched
against the nurses note. V3 educated all nursing staff on properly placing an order with an end date.
On 04/19/2024 at 9:18 A.M. V10 (LPN) stated that she received the order for Zaroxolyn and that she was
the nurse who placed the order for R77 Zaroxolyn in the computer. V10 stated that she did not
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
146019
If continuation sheet
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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
146019
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/19/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Wabash Senior Living & Rehab
216 College Boulevard
Carmi, IL 62821
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)
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place an end date on the order. V10 stated that she had been educated since the incident to ensure if the
order contains an end date to make sure it is on the order in the EMR.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
On 04/18/2024 at 12:35 P.M., V12 stated that the expectation is that the facility follow physician orders. V12
stated that the extra doses of Zaroxolyn was a medication error. The extra doses of the medication lead to
admission to a local hospital with diagnosis of Acute Kidney Injury. V12 stated that there was timely
notification of the medication error and the hospitalization was a direct result of the medication error.
A document titled Med Error, dated 3/19/24 documented R77 was prescribed Zaroxolyn 5mg daily times 5
days starting on 03/09/2024. When the order was placed there was no end date, so the order was
indefinite. R77 has been receiving metolazone (Zaroxolyn) from 03/09/2024 - 03/18/2024 due to medication
being held 03/19/2024 due to R77 having symptoms of dizziness. R77 was unable to give description.
Action taken documents V13 saw R77 on rounds. Labs were ordered and done on R77. New order for IV
fluids for 2 days, Oral Potassium 40 meq three times a day, decrease Furosemide to 20 mg for 3 days then
return to 40 mg dose. Monitor for fluid overload. Do BMP daily times three days.
A note dated focus area in R77's Plan of Care documented R77 receives diuretic therapy related to edema
of bilateral lower legs and feet. The goal listed for this focus area is that R77 will be free of any discomfort
or adverse side effects of diuretic therapy through the review date.
The policy titled Administering Medications with a revised date of April 2019 documented, Medications are
administered in a safe and timely manner. The same policy goes on to state .4. Medications are
administered in accordance with prescriber orders, including any required time frame.
Prior to the survey date, the facility took the following actions to correct the deficient practice:
1. A Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) meeting was held on 3/20/24. The incident
was reviewed and identification of others at risk was discussed. In attendance - V1 (Administrator), V3
(DON) and V12 (Medical Director).
2. Interventions put into place to reduce risk of recurrence: Nursing staff educated regarding double
checking orders for end dates upon entry. All nursing staff education was completed by 3/20/24.
3. Monitoring/Effectiveness: Administrator (V1), DON (V3) or designee will monitor order entries for end
dates, 2 new orders will be monitored 5 days per week for 4 weeks. Any issue identified will be immediately
corrected and re-education will be offerred and reviewed during QAPI Meetings.
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