F 0558
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure that the call lights are within
reach for 9 of 9 residents (R1, R2, R3, R6, R8, R10, R12, R13 and R14) reviewed for call lights.
Residents Affected - Some
Findings include:
On 03/24/25 at 12:01pm, R1 noted in the room eating with call light not within reach, R3 noted in bed with
call light not within reach, and R14 noted in wheelchair on the right side of the bed with call light not within
reach on the left side of the bed. R14 stated I can't reach it.
At 12:11pm, V6 CNA (Certified Nurses Aide) stated call lights should be within reach of the resident
whether in bed or chair.
On 03/24/25 at 12:20pm, R6 noted in bed that was positioned very high and call light noted under the bed,
R10 in bed with call light noted on the floor under the bed and not within reach. R13 noted in bed with call
light noted under the bed.
On 03/24/25 at 12:21pm, R2 noted in the room in a chair with call light not placed within reach.
When this was shown to V8 RN (Registered Nurse), V8 stated that R2 is a fall risk and should be
monitored, the call light should be within reach for all residents.
At 12:24pm, R8 noted in bed with call light not within reach.
At 12:28pm, R12 noted in bed with call light on top of the over the bed light.
At 12:29pm, R10 observed in bed with call light noted on the floor under the bed not within reach.
R1's plan of care for falls focus indicated that R1 is at risk for falls related to weakness, with history of
fall-initiated date of 11/10/2023 and last revised 02/19/25. Goal includes R1 will have decrease incident of
falling. Listed interventions includes to be sure call light is within reach.
On 03/25/25 at 1:36pm R3 and R14 noted in the room. R3 in a recliner chair with call light not within reach
and called the surveyor to put (R3) back in bed. In the same observation R14 noted in wheelchair with call
light not within reach. Surveyor brought this to V15 LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)'s attention and asked
about the facility policy on call light placement. V15 stated that the call light should be within the reach of
the resident while in bed or chair.
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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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Center Home Hispanic Elderly
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Chicago, IL 60622
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
On 03/25/25 at 4:10pm, V2 stated that they (referring to staff) know better in making sure all the residents
have their call lights within reach whether in bed or in a chair especially for residents who are high risk for
falls.
The facility Call Light Policy presented with no date documented that the purpose of the policy is to respond
to resident's requests and needs in a timely and courteous manner. Listed standards includes but not
limited to all residents shall always have the nurse call light system available and within easy accessibility to
the resident at the bedside or other accessible location.
The facility policy presented dated 2/28/14 on Fall Prevention Program documented that it is the policy of
this facility to have a fall prevention program to assure safety of all residents in the facility. Listed guidelines
for safety precautions for resident at risks includes but not limited to the frequency of safety monitoring will
be determined by the resident's risk factors and plan of care, any resident who falls at least twice within 30
days will be considered at risk and Call lights are kept within reach.
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1401 North California
Chicago, IL 60622
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F 0689
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to
prevent accidents.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review the facility failed to develop and implement appropriate measures to ensure
adequate supervision for three of three residents (R1, R2, and R3) identified at high risk for falls reviewed
for falls with injury in the sample. This failure affected R1, R2, and R3 who had multiple falls and
unwitnessed falls with lacerations requiring adhesive strips, sutures, and staples to correct the lacerations
at the local hospital.
Findings include:
1. R1's medical record admission Record showed that R1 was admitted to the facility 11/09/2023. R1
diagnosis list includes but not limited to Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver without ascites, altered mental status,
hepatic encephalopathy, abnormal results of liver function studies, alcoholic polyneuropathy, unspecified
injury of head, subsequent encounter, anemia, alcohol dependence, uncomplicated, hypertensive heart
disease with heart failure, unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, with other behavioral disturbance,
thrombocytopenia, unspecified.
R1's fall risk review presented dated 11/09/2023 showed that R1 was determined to be high risk for falls.
R1's medical record showed that R1 had three unwitnessed falls in the month of February dated 02/20/25,
02/16/25 and 02/27/25.
R1' medical record documentation showed that R1 had a fall with no injury on 02/20/25.
R1's hospital record dated 02/16/25 documentation showed reason for ER (Emergency Room) visit as fall
and head laceration with diagnosis listed as scalp laceration initial encounter and fall initial encounter.
Laceration repaired with four (4) staples.
R1's fall risk review presented dated 02/16/25 showed that R1 was determined to be high risk for falls.
R1's hospital record dated 02/27/25 documentation showed reason for ER visit as fall with diagnosis listed
as chin laceration, initial encounter, and fall initial encounter. Laceration to the chin repaired with eight (8)
sutures.
R1's fall risk review presented dated 02/27/2025 showed that R1 was determined to be high risk for falls.
The facility investigation conclusion for the incident of 02/16/25 final report indicated that it was confirmed
that R1 had fallen while visiting a friend who is another facility resident. The staff members were
interviewed and reported that the resident (R1) was lying on the floor near the walker in another resident's
room during rounds. Facility investigation witness statement V19 CNA (Certified Nurse's Aide) I did not
witness the incident. I was assigned to resident (R1).
According to the facility investigation staff interview/statement post incident/accident report dated 2/27/25,
V21 RN (Registered Nurse) wrote that the CNA called my attention saying that the
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Center Home Hispanic Elderly
1401 North California
Chicago, IL 60622
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resident (R1) is on the floor in the hallway near the toilet doorway at around (15:30) 3:30pm. V21 wrote that
(R1) did not use his walker and (R1) is unaware of safety precautions.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
On 03/24/25 at 2:45pm, V21 RN (Registered Nurse) stated none of the scheduled staff saw R1 before the
fall. R1 was found after the fall. V21 stated that R1 should be under strict supervision since R1 is at high
risk for falls because R1 is constantly falling. V21 stated that R1 had a laceration not a skin tear, V21 stated
that laceration can be from a blunt trauma, forceful and the wound is a deeper than skin tear.
On 03/25/25 at 1:25pm, V16 (Restorative Aide) stated that R1 is high risk for fall. We (facility) put residents
in a fall prevention program after they have two to three fall incidents. Right now, starting today (03/25/25).
R1 is using non-skid floor mat, chair/bed alarm and since Friday using wheelchair after therapy
reevaluation.
On 3/26/25 at 12:36pm, V19 CNA (Certified Nurse's Aide) stated that she was in the shower room when
the incident occurred on 02/16/25 and that before leaving to assist the resident V20 RN (Registered Nurse)
was made aware so that another staff can monitor V19's assigned residents in making sure their needs are
met and fall is prevented. The surveyor asks V19 whether in her opinion as a CNA any resident using
assistive ambulatory device like a walker should be monitored. V19 stated yes.
At 12:43pm, V2 DON (Director of Nurses) who was present during the interview stated that V20 (RN) is no
longer working at the facility. V2 stated that one of the other CNAs or V20 should have made the other staff
on the floor aware so they can help to monitor. V2 stated that on every shift there should be a staff (CNA)
monitoring the hallway.
2. R2's medical record admission Record showed documentation that R2 was admitted to the facility on
[DATE] with list of diagnosis that includes but not limited to chronic kidney disease, hydronephrosis with
renal and ureteral calculous obstruction, anemia, laceration without foreign body of scalp, subsequent
encounter, unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic
disturbance, mood disturbance and anxiety.
R2's medical record showed two unwitnessed falls in the month of March dated 03/07/25 and 03/20/25 with
injury.
According to facility final investigative report form for 3/7/25 incident R2 had a fall and R2 was sent to the
hospital.
According to the facility investigation dated 03/07/25, V13 CNA witness statement form documentation, V13
wrote in part that R2's roommate came and got me (V13) to let me know that R2 fell when I (V13) got back
from break, R2 was noted on the bed leaning forward and bleeding then V13 called the nurse (Referring to
V11).
R2's medical record Progress note dated 03/07/25 timed 01:55 (1:55am) V11 documented that (R2) was
found in bed following an unwitnessed fall by CNA (referring to V13). Assessment revealed that (R2) hit the
head. V11 noted a laceration on the left side of the forehead and blood on the floor. Physician and 911
(local emergency number) called and was sent to the hospital.
On 03/07/25 at 10:29am, V23 ADON (Assistant Director of Nurses) documented that when she called the
local hospital, she was informed that R2 is admitted to the ICU (Intensive Care Unit) with
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Center Home Hispanic Elderly
1401 North California
Chicago, IL 60622
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diagnosis of anemia and subdural hematoma with bleeding. R2's medical record showed that R2 was
transferred back to the facility on [DATE] at 4:03pm via ambulance with 2 to 3 stitches.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
On 03/14/25 at 11:59am, V4 (Wound care Nurse) documented that she removed 3 sutures from the left
side of R2's forehead.
R2's medical record Progress Note showed documentation that on 03/20/25 R2 had another unwitnessed
fall incident with laceration to parietal area with minimal bleeding.
R2's hospital record dated 3/20/25 showed that R1 was at the hospital for fall and listed diagnosis includes
fall initial encounter and laceration of scalp without foreign body. Laceration corrected with one staple on
the scalp.
On 03/25/25 at 12:51pm, V11 LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) stated that she was the nurse in charge for
care of R2 with two CNAs on the floor. I (V11) was doing my rounds when the CNA (V13) who was just
coming back from break called me that R2's roommate called her that something is wrong with R2. When I
(V11) got to the room R2 was on the floor in a pool of blood with laceration to the left side of the forehead. I
took the vitals and called the doctor (physician) and R2 was sent to the hospital. V11 stated that the
incident occurred around 1:55am, there were two CNAs on the floor and we should have at least three
CNAs because we have lots of residents who are at risk for falls. The surveyor asked about how the staff
supervise/monitor the residents if one of them goes on break. V11 stated that when one (CNA) goes on
break the other ones takes over to monitor the floor that is why we ask them to sit in the hallway. V11 stated
that on 03/07/25 I did not hear any, noise, no yelling or crying (from R2) until (V13) called me.
3. R3's medical record admission Record showed that R3 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with
diagnosis list that includes but not limited to Hydrocephalus, unspecified, cerebral infarction, unspecified,
sepsis unspecified organism, presence of cerebrospinal fluid drainage device, traumatic subdural
hemorrhage without loss of consciousness subsequent encounter, altered mental status, unspecified, low
vision right eye category 2, low density vision left eye category 2, and presence of urogenital implants.
R3's medical record showed that R3 had an unwitnessed fall on 02/12/2025, R3 was found on the floor in
the west dining room. R3 was sent to the local hospital for evaluation and treatment, R3's CT scan at the
hospital showed acute subacute subdural hematoma. Facility investigation report concluded that R3
attempted to reposition self without asking for help and slid out of the wheelchair.
R3's medical record showed that R3 had a fall on 03/15/25, according to facility investigation
documentation, R3 was turned too far in bed while receiving perineal care (Incontinent care). R3 was sent
to the hospital where adhesive strips were applied to correct laceration to the forehead.
R3's MDS (Minimum Data Set) dated 1/31/25 scored BIMS as 12.
On 03/24/25 at 4:10pm, V2 stated that all these falls happened in the room and there is no way the facility
can put the staff in the room with the residents.
On 03/26/25 at 10:58am to 11:15am, during interview with V25 (Physician), V25 stated that R1, R2, and R3
have comorbidities that put them at risk for falls. V25 stated that they can all benefit from close supervision
to prevent falls and injury to the residents. When the surveyor asked whether
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146062
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
03/27/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Center Home Hispanic Elderly
1401 North California
Chicago, IL 60622
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F 0689
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
these falls can be prevented, V25 stated these residents are being treated with medicine but close
supervision by staff is the only way that is successful in preventing their falls (referring to R1, R2, and R3).
Yes, they will all benefit from close supervision. Most of these falls happened on nights (Night shift).
On 03/26/25 as at 4:25pm, V2 and the surveyor were unable to reach V10 (Nighttime LPN), V20 (Former
RN), V23 (Former ADON), V24 (Former RN) via phone for interview.
The facility policy presented dated 2/28/14 on Fall Prevention Program documented that it is the policy of
this facility to have a fall prevention program to assure safety of all residents in the facility, when possible.
the program will include measures which determine the individual needs of each resident by assessing the
risk for falls and implementation of appropriate interventions to provide necessary supervision and assistive
devices are utilized as necessary. Listed guidelines for safety precautions for resident at risk includes but
not limited to the frequency of safety monitoring will be determined by the resident's risk factors and plan of
care, any resident who falls at least twice within 30 days will be considered at risk.
The facility policy on Supervision and Safety dated 3/15 documented that resident safety and supervision
are facility-wide priority. Resident supervision is a core component of resident safety. Staff to make visual
rounds on residents minimally every two hours and more often, if necessary, based on resident's
assessment needs.
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