F 0656
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and
actions that can be measured.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview and record review the facility failed to develop a plan of care for one of 17 residents
(R1) reviewed for care plans in the sample of 26.
Findings include:
The facility's Care Plans, Comprehensive Person-Centered, revised March 2022, states, A comprehensive,
person-centered care plan that includes measurable objectives and timetables to meet the resident's
physical, psychosocial and functional needs is developed and implemented for each resident. 1. The
Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), in conjunction with the resident and his/her family or legal representative,
develops and implements a comprehensive, person-centered care plan for each resident. 7. The
comprehensive, person-centered care plan: a. includes measurable objectives and timeframes; b. describes
the services that are to be furnished to attain or maintain the resident's highest practicable physical, mental,
and psychosocial well-being, including: 1. services that would otherwise be provided for the above, but are
not provided due to the resident exercising his or her rights, including the right to refuse treatment d. builds
on the resident's strengths; and e. reflects currently recognized standards of practice for problem areas and
conditions. 11. Assessments of residents are ongoing and care plans are revised as information about the
residents and the residents' condition change.
The facility's Wandering and Elopements Policy, reviewed 7/2/21, states, 1. If identified as at risk for
wandering, elopement, or other safety issues, the resident's care plan will include strategies and
interventions to maintain the resident's safety. Elopement is considered off facility property.
R1's Face Sheet documents R1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses to include but not
limited to: Major Depressive Disorder; History of Falling; Altered Mental Status; Anxiety Disorder;
Unspecified Dementia, Unspecified Severity, with other Behavioral Disturbance.
R1's Elopement Evaluation, dated 12/22/22, documents R1 as at risk for elopement. This same evaluation
documents R1 wanders and has expressed the desire to go home, packed belongings to go home, or
stayed near an exit door.
R1's current Order Summary Report documents R1 an order, with a start date of 12/23/22 to check R1's
electronic monitoring device and to test the battery every shift.
On 2/21/23 and 2/24/23, R1 was observed sitting in R1's wheelchair with an electronic monitoring device
noted to R1's right wrist.
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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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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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Elms, The
1212 Madelyn Avenue
Macomb, IL 61455
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F 0656
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
R1's Behavior Note on 12/21/22 at 10:39 PM documents R1 was found wandering in R1's wheelchair up by
the business office.
R1's Behavior Note on 12/22/22 at 9:55 PM documents that due to R1's wandering and behaviors, an
electronic monitoring device was applied to R1's right wrist.
Residents Affected - Few
R1's Behavior Note on 1/4/23 at 8:00 PM documents R1 wandering in R1's wheelchair and R1 being tearful
and talking to self.
R1's Behavior Note on 1/18/23 at 10:00 PM documents R1 got herself up and fully dressed and in R1's
wheelchair. This same note documents R1 as being very anxious, thinks it is morning and thinks R1 is
going home.
R1's Behavior Note on 2/17/23 at 7:07 PM, states, (R1) exit seeking. (R1) told where her room is. (R1) went
toward A-Hall Emergency Exit. (R1) states, 'I'm not staying here.' (R1) has angry/loud tone.
R1's Health Status Note on 2/21/23 at 2:44 PM documents R1 told CNA/Certified Nursing Assistant that
she is packing to leave in the morning and R1 asked for garbage bags to put her belongings in.
As of 2/21/23 at 12:00 PM, R1's current Care Plan did not contain any documentation or interventions
regarding R1's elopement risk, wandering behaviors, exit seeking behaviors or electronic monitoring
device.
On 2/23/23 at 12:47 PM, V2 (Director of Nursing) and V9 (Care Plan Coordinator) stated that R1's risk for
elopement and history of wandering and exit seeking behavior was not added to R1's Care Plan prior to
2/21/23. V9 stated, I am just going to be honest, we added that to R1's Care Plan a couple days ago when
we realized it got missed. V2 stated, It was right around the holidays, and we had COVID in the building, so
it just got overlooked. It's on there now. At this time, V9 stated that R1's electronic monitoring device order
was also updated on 2/21/23 because they realized the wrong number was written for which device R1
had. V9 stated that R1 has had the electronic monitoring device in place since 12/22/22.
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146033
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A. Building
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COMPLETED
02/24/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Elms, The
1212 Madelyn Avenue
Macomb, IL 61455
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F 0758
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated,
prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic
medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview and record review the facility failed to provide an appropriate indication for use of an
antipsychotic medication and failed to identify specific target behaviors for three residents (R33, R38, R42)
with a diagnosis of Dementia of five residents reviewed for unnecessary psychotropic medications in the
sample of 26.
Findings include:
Facility Policy/Antipsychotic Medication Use dated July 2022 documents: Antipsychotic medications will be
prescribed at the lowest possible dosage for the shortest period of time and are subject to gradual dose
reduction and review. Residents will only receive antipsychotic medications when necessary to treat
specific conditions for which they are indicated and effective. Diagnosis alone does not warrant the use of
antipsychotic medication, antipsychotic medications will generally only be considered if the following
conditions are also met: The behavioral symptoms present a danger to the resident or others; and 1. the
symptoms are identified as being due to mania or psychosis (such as auditory, visual or other
hallucinations, delusions, paranoia or grandiosity; or 2. behavioral interventions have been attempted and
included in the care plan, except in an emergency.
1. Current Physician's Order Summary Report indicates R33 is [AGE] years old and was admitted to the
facility 9/07/17 with diagnoses that include Paranoid Schizophrenia, Age-Related Cognitive Decline, Bipolar
Disorder and Dementia with other Behavioral Disturbance.
Current Order Summary Report and Medication Administration Record indicate R33 receives Seroquel
(antipsychotic) 75mg (milligrams) twice daily (date initiated 12/02/22) for Unspecified Dementia with Mood
Disturbance and Schizophrenia.
Psychoactive Medication Informed Consent dated 5/13/18 indicates consent was given for R33 to receive
Seroquel 25mg at bedtime for hallucinations.
Consent dated 9/16/18 indicates Seroquel was increased to an additional dose of 12.5mg every am for
auditory hallucinations and yelling out.
Pharmacy Review dated 11/21/22 indicates a recommendation was made for a GDR (Gradual Dose
Reduction) of R33's Seroquel 25mg twice daily and 75mg at bedtime. Review indicates R33's physician
declined the reduction due to Aggression and refusing care.
Telehealth Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner progress note dated 11/30/22 indicates R33 has a history of
Audio/Visual Hallucinations - mostly of a little boy, confusion, combativeness and wandering behaviors.
Recent GDR (Gradual Dose Reduction) received and declined at this time.
Note indicates R33 has ongoing reports of confusion and agitation, refuses care at times and has noted
incident of hitting staff and yelling.
Note indicates R33 stated This house is mine and staff reports R33 becomes agitated when there are
communication issues between her and staff due to hearing difficulties.
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146033
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/24/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Elms, The
1212 Madelyn Avenue
Macomb, IL 61455
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(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0758
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Current Comprehensive assessment dated [DATE] and 9/12/22 indicates R33 had no psychosis, delusions
or hallucinations.
On 2/21/23 and 2/23/23 R33 was seen in her room and in the milieu. R33 was unable to answer questions
appropriately. On 2/23/23 R33 was sitting up in a chair near the nurses' station with eyes closed, fidgeting
and occasionally mumbling.
On 2/23/23 at 1:30pm both V10 (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN) and V11 (Certified Nurse Assistant/CNA)
stated that R33's main behavior is being verbal and physically resisting care, combative with staff. V11
stated that R33 may be having increased pain.
Progress Notes dated 1/1/23 through 2/23/23 found no incidence of delusions or hallucinations. Multiple
notes document combative with care - refusing to get out of bed, refusing meals, refusing medications.
Current Care Plan indicates R33 takes Seroquel related to Schizophrenia for behavior management
(hallucinations, delusions, paranoia) related to chronic Schizophrenia.
Care Plan interventions include monitor/record occurrence of target behavior symptoms (paranoia,
hallucinations, delusions, yelling) and document per facility protocol (date initiated 5/15/18).
OBRA (Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act) Screen Part V dated 9/12/17 indicates:
Although an item was marked yes on the preceding page, the individual does not need a Level II
assessment by this agency because: No treatment for Schizophrenia in 30-40 years; prescribed no
medications for mental illness.
On 2/21/23 at 12:30pm V12 (Social Service Director/SSD) stated that R33's family reported that R33 was
given the Schizophrenia diagnosis many years ago after the birth of one of her children.
2. Current Physician's Order Summary Report indicates R38 was admitted to the facility 9/20/18 and has
diagnoses that include Schizophrenia, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Dementia with other Behavioral
Disturbance.
Current Order Summary Report and Medication administration Record indicate R38 receives Olanzapine
7.5mg (milligram) at bedtime (date initiated 12/31/21).
Psychoactive Medication Informed Consent dated 9/20/18 indicates consent was given for R38 to receive
Olanzapine (antipsychotic) 10mg with diagnosis of Schizophrenia to improve mood.
Psychoactive Medication Informed Consent dated 2/22/23 indicates consent was given for R38 to receive
Olanzapine (no dosage indicated) with diagnosis of Schizophrenia with Proposed Course of Medication is
approximately: Prolonged treatment/indefinite. Consent does not indicate target behaviors antipsychotic is
being used to treat.
Pharmacy Review dated 11/23/22 indicates a recommendation was made for a GDR (Gradual Dose
Reduction) of R38's Olanzapine. Review indicates R38's physician declined the reduction due to
hallucinations.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
146033
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/24/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Elms, The
1212 Madelyn Avenue
Macomb, IL 61455
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 0758
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Telehealth Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner progress note dated 1/30/23 indicates R38 has reported
significant symptoms relating to dementia, psychosis, anxiety. Note indicates R38 has a history of auditory
hallucinations and delusions in which she was hearing angels talking to her and also had compulsive
behaviors of counting toilet papers.
Residents Affected - Few
Note indicates R38 presented lying in bed pleasant, smiling with continued confusion noted.
Note indicates R38 reported happy mood, not much sadness and no evidence of (R38) responding to
internal stimuli.
Note indicates R38 reports anxiety, memory loss and dementia but reports no depression, no sleep
disturbances, no hallucinations and no suicidal thoughts.
Telehealth Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner progress note dated 11/30/22 indicates R38 reports no
hallucinations, no delusions.
Telehealth Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner progress note dated 9/28/22 indicates R38 reports no recent
occurrences of hearing angels talking to her and no compulsive behaviors of counting toilet papers. Note
indicates R38 identified prayer as something that helps her cope.
Current Comprehensive assessment dated [DATE], 10/25/22 and 7/26/22 indicates R38 had no delusions
or hallucinations.
On 2/21/23 and 2/23/23 R38 was seen in her room and in the milieu, was pleasant and appropriate.
On 2/23/23 at 1:30pm both V10 (LPN) and V11 (CNA) stated that R38 really doesn't have any behaviors.
Both stated R38 is pleasant and cooperative. Both stated that behaviors are reported to the nurse and only
the nurse documents behaviors.
Progress Notes dated 1/1/23 through 2/23/23 found no incidence of delusions, hallucinations, distress or
any type of inappropriate behavior.
Current Care Plan indicates R38 takes routine medication for Schizophrenia and that (R38's mood is
managed with Olanzapine. Care Plan does not include target behaviors or non-pharmacological
interventions attempted.
3. Current Physician's Order Summary Report indicates R42 was admitted to the facility 3/9/22 with
diagnoses that include Anxiety Disorder and Dementia with other Behavioral Disturbance.
Current Order Summary Report and Medication Administration Record indicate R42 receives Seroquel
37.5mg at bedtime for Unspecified Dementia with Mood Disturbance
Psychoactive Medication Informed Consent dated 4/12/22 indicates consent was given for R42 to receive
Seroquel (antipsychotic) 50mg every evening with diagnosis agitation and anxiety. No specific target
behaviors are identified in the consent.
Psychoactive Medication Informed Consent dated 2/23/23 indicates consent was given for R42 to receive
Seroquel (no dose identified) for Expressions or indications of distress/behavioral and psychological
symptoms of dementia.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
146033
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/24/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Elms, The
1212 Madelyn Avenue
Macomb, IL 61455
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 0758
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Pharmacy Reviews dated 5/2/22 and 11/30/22 indicates a recommendation was made for a GDR (Gradual
Dose Reduction) of R42's Seroquel. Review indicates R38's physician declined the reduction due to: R42's
target symptoms returned or worsened after most recent GDR attempt within facility thereby continuing to
pose a danger to resident or others.
Residents Affected - Few
No documentation was found or presented to indicate R42 was a danger to self or others.
Current Comprehensive assessment dated [DATE], 11/1/22 and 9/6/22 indicates R42 had no delusions or
hallucinations.
On 2/21/23 and 2/23/23 R42 was seen in her room and in the milieu, was smiling, pleasant and
appropriate.
On 2/23/23 at 1:30pm both V10 (LPN) and V11 (CNA) stated that R42 really doesn't have any behaviors.
Both stated R42 is pleasant and cooperative. Both stated that behaviors are reported to the nurse and only
the nurse documents behaviors.
On 2/23/23 at 9;45am V2 (Director of Nursing) stated that R42 had behaviors after being admitted to the
facility from home. V2 stated that R42 had difficulty adjusting to the facility.
Progress Notes dated 1/1/23 through 2/23/23 found no incidence of delusions, hallucinations, distress
except for note dated 2/22/23 at 12:30am that indicates R42 was wandering around in/out of other resident
rooms with increased confusion and disorientation.
Current Care Plan indicates R42 uses Seroquel related to Dementia with Behavioral Disturbance.
No target behaviors are identified in R42's care plan.
On 2/23/23 at 11:15am V3 (Assistant Director of Nursing) stated that they thought the diagnoses were
appropriate for the antipsychotic medications, however it has been difficult to get the reductions because
the physicians don't want the medications to be reduced.
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