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Inspection visit

Health inspection

Arc at KankakeeCMS #1460561 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 0580 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to notify the physician of the inability to complete ordered testing timely. This applies to 1 of 4 residents (R1) reviewed for physician ordered testing in a sample of 4. Findings include: R1's Face Sheet documents R1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] after a peri-prosthetic right hip fracture. On 5/17/2024 at 11:50 AM, R1 was sitting in a wheelchair with swelling to his right lower leg. R1 stated he fractured his right hip at home and since then his right lower leg has been swollen. R1 denied any recent increases or changes to the swelling or any additional symptoms. R1 stated he has been taking medications to prevent blood clots since he was admitted . R1's Orthopedic Treatment Note dated 5/9/2024 documents an order for a stat ultrasound of his right leg to rule out a deep vein thrombosis (DVT). R1's Right Lower Venous Ultrasound Report dated 5/13/2024 documents completion of the ultrasound and diagnosed R1 with a DVT involving the right mid superficial femoral vein. On 5/17/2024 at 12:05 PM, V2 (Director of Nursing) stated she was notified on 5/10/2024 by V4 (Nurse) that R1 needed an ultrasound. V2 stated she called their contracted radiology, and they were unable to get it completed on 5/10/2024 but were going to try to complete the testing over the weekend (5/11-5/12/2024). V2 stated the contract company did not come to complete the ultrasound until 5/13/2024. V2 stated the facility policy for stat orders is to complete as soon as possible and confirmed the timeframe in which R1's ultrasound was completed would not have met stat criteria. V2 stated she should have contacted the physician to determine next steps. R1's Brief Interview of Mental Status dated 5/11/2024 documents R1 as cognitively intact. R1's Electronic Health Record did not show that the physician was notified regarding the delay in completing the ordered stat ultrasound. The policy Clinical Protocol: Guidelines for Notifying Health Care Providers of Clinical Problems documents the guidelines are to ensure that medical care problems are communicated to the health care provider in an efficient and effective manner. These guidelines document that when the need arises the facility is to notify a health care provider regarding a change in medical conditions. The (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 2 Event ID: 146056 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 146056 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/21/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Arc at Kankakee 901 North Entrance Avenue Kankakee, IL 60901 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 0580 charge nurse or supervisor should contact the attending physician any time they feel a clinical situation requires immediate discussion and management. 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: 146056 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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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.

  • 0580GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F580 - Notification of Changes

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the May 21, 2024 survey of Arc at Kankakee?

This was a inspection survey of Arc at Kankakee on May 21, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at Arc at Kankakee on May 21, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) tha..."

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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