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Inspection visit

Inspection

AHVA CARE OF STICKNEYCMS #1460781 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 0678 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to honor resident's advance directives for DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) for 1 resident (R1) of 3 residents reviewed for CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation)/Advanced Directives in the sample. Findings include: R1 is a [AGE] year-old with diagnoses including metabolic encephalopathy, left heel pressure ulcer, Dementia with psychotic disturbance, heart failure, and Alzheimer's Disease. R1 was shown to have a DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) order that was signed by his guardian on [DATE]. On [DATE] at 12:20 PM, V2 director of nursing (DON) stated, R1 was in his 80's or 90's, alert times one and up and about with 2-staff assist using mechanical lift. He (R1) hangs out in the dining room, is verbal but confused and needs assist with feeding. V2 stated I (V2) was in the building in the morning and when I left, I was called by (V4) about R1's change of condition when I (V2) came in the building around 4:00 PM, V4 licensed practical nurse (LPN) stated she called V3 assistant director of nursing (ADON) and gave a report and we had called a code blue and R1 went to the hospital. Paramedics came and continued CPR after staff-initiated CPR. Surveyor asked which staff performed CPR, V2 indicated that there were two people, one of which was V4 but did not know the other staff person but was possibly a CNA. On [DATE] at 12:25 PM V3 (ADON) stated, The staff will know the advanced directive of DNR or Full Code and it is shown in the electronic medical record. She (V4) told me she found (R1) unresponsive and she had already initiated CPR and she called 911 and had the paperwork and that paramedics were enroute. It's in PCC (electronic medical record system) if they are DNR or full code. If the resident was full code that would mean to initiate CPR and if DNR they know not to provide resuscitation and otherwise they would call a code. On [DATE], efforts to reach V4 could not be obtained for interview. However, on [DATE] at 4:58 PM, V4 wrote in part, Nurses Notes Note Text: resident sitting at dining room table, head facing table, no response noted when name called. Resident color appears dusk, no blood pressure, no carotid or brachial pulse noted. No vital signs noted. No spo2 noted. CPR started, Oxygen applied via nasal cannula 911 called, left voicemail with state guardian and family member, DON and ADON aware. 3 paramedics arrived, continued CPR and oxygen. Resident placed on stretcher, Paramedics transporting to nearest hospital. Records showed a DNR order dated 5/16 24 signed by R1's State Guardian which reads in part: Do Not (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: 146078 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 146078 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 09/14/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Ahva Care of Stickney 3900 South Oak Park Avenue Stickney, IL 60402 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 0678 Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); Do Not Attempt Respiratory Resuscitation. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Facility policy titled Advanced Directive Code Policy dated [DATE] reads in part, It is the policy of this facility to adhere to the residents' rights to formulate advanced directives. in accordance to these rights, this facility will implement procedures to communicate a resident's code status to those individuals who need to know this information. Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 146078 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.

  • 0678GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F678 - Personnel provide basic life support, including CPR, to a resident

    Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the September 14, 2024 survey of AHVA CARE OF STICKNEY?

This was a inspection survey of AHVA CARE OF STICKNEY on September 14, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at AHVA CARE OF STICKNEY on September 14, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician or..."

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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