F 0761
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Many
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted
professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately
locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure a multi-dose vial was labeled
when opened and failed to ensure controlled medications were double locked. This has the potential to
affect all residents in the facility.
The findings include:
The CMS 671 form dated 9/10/24 showed six residents reside in the certified unit of the facility.
1. On 9/12/24 at 9:05 AM, the facility medication room was reviewed. The unit refrigerator had an opened
vial of multi-dose tuberculin (TB) solution inside, and it was approximately half dispensed. The vial was not
dated or labeled with an open or expiration day. V9 (Registered Nurse) was present and verified the vial
was half used and there was no labeling.
On 9/12/24 at 10:52 AM, V2 (Director of Nurses) stated the vial should have been dated when it was
opened. It should show the date, time, and initials of the nurse that opened it. The information is important
to ensure the solution is not used past the expiration day. There is no way of knowing if it is still effective if
the date it was opened is missing.
The facility's Maintenance of Medication Inventory policy last review dated 8/23 states: Opened multi-dose
bottle such as TB solution should have a date opened sticker, if expires in 24 hours or less order
replacement (expires in 30 days after opened).
2. R3's face sheet printed on 9/12/24 showed an admission date of 8/6/24. R3's physician order report
showed an order start dated 9/2/24 for alprazolam (anxiety medication) at 0.25 milligrams every 24 hours
as needed for sleeplessness. The same report showed an order start dated 8/7/24 for pregabalin
(convulsion medication) at 50 milligrams two times a day for anticonvulsant.
R57's face sheet printed on 9/12/24 showed and admission date of 8/31/24. R57's physician order report
showed an order start dated 9/1/24 for pregabalin at 100 milligrams three times a day for anticonvulsant.
On 9/12/24 at 9:05 AM, the facility medication cart was reviewed. The bottom drawer of the cart contained
the narcotics box, and the lid was unlocked. R3's alprazolam and pregabalin medication cards where in the
box. R57's pregabalin medication cards were in the box. V9 (Registered Nurse) stated the lid tends to catch
on the top of the medication cards and block it from locking. It happens a lot. It should not be unlocked like
that.
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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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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
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146105
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/12/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Oak Crest
2944 Greenwood Acres Drive
Dekalb, IL 60115
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Many
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On 9/12/24 at 10:52 AM, V2 (Director of Nurses) stated narcotics need to be under a double lock system at
all times. They have a high risk of misuse and need extra close monitoring. V2 said staff need to be
checking the lock even more closely knowing the medication cards cause an issue with it locking correctly.
The facility's Medication Administration policy last review dated 8/23 states: 8. Medication room/Narc box/tx
(treatment) cupboard is never left unlocked when unattended and the medication room/cart/cupboard key
will be in the possession of authorized personnel at all times.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
146105
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/12/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Oak Crest
2944 Greenwood Acres Drive
Dekalb, IL 60115
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F 0812
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve
food in accordance with professional standards.
Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to store frozen items off the floor. This
failure has the potential to affect all residents in the facility.
Residents Affected - Many
The findings include:
The CMS 671 dated 9/10/24 showed 6 residents reside in certified beds.
On 9/11/24 at 11:15 AM and 12:30 PM (One hour and fifteen minutes) a box of lemon and cream cakes
was stored on the floor of the walk-in freezer.
On 9/11/24 at 11:15 AM, V7 Kitchen Manager stated the facility did not receive a food delivery that day.
On 9/11/24 at 12:43 PM, V7 stated the lemon cake was the desert for dinner that evening. V7 stated food
should not be stored on the floor; it should be on a shelf.
On 9/11/24 at 12:45 PM, V8 Director of Food and Nutrition stated the lemon shortcake was only stored on
the floor momentarily. V8 stated food should be stored six inches off the floor. V8 stated, the purpose of
storing food off the floor is to prevent pests from getting into food and floor chemicals getting on food. V8
stated, storing food off the floor also allows proper airflow around food to prevent spoilage. V8 stated, she
would consider momentary to be five minutes.
The facility Storage of Frozen Foods policy (Revision 2017) showed, .Appropriate storage procedures are
followed: First-in-first-out. Food is stored six inches above the floor. Food is stored to allow air circulation .
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
146105
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/12/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Oak Crest
2944 Greenwood Acres Drive
Dekalb, IL 60115
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0880
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. R 57's
admission record shows he was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. His order summary report for September
12, 2024, documents admission orders for indwelling catheter care.
Residents Affected - Many
The 8/31/24 care plan for R57 shows him to be placed on EBP (Enhanced Barrier Precautions) due to
having an indwelling urinary catheter and wounds.
On 9/10/24, R57's room and doorway were found to have no signs indicating EBP, or gowns available for
staff to enter his room.
On 9/11/24 at 9:55 AM, V5 CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) was observed performing catheter care, and
placing the leg drainage bag around R57's leg. She was not wearing any gown. After placing the leg bag,
she assisted R57 to get dressed, then placed a gait belt around him and ambulated him to the recliner.
On 9/11/24 at 1:04 PM, V2 DON (Director of Nursing) stated EBP is an added layer of protection for
residents who have a heightened risk of infection. It is put in place for residents with chronic wounds, PICC
lines (peripheral inserted central catheter), and indwelling catheters to prevent the spread of infection. EBP
is required for those residents, it is not an option. Placing residents in EBP is the responsibility of the nurses
on the floor and then I would be a backup when I do my 24 hour charting review.
On 9/11/24 at 2:02 PM, V4 LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) said EBP should be in place for residents with
open wounds and indwelling catheters. V4 said she does realize she messed up and R57 should be on
EBP due to his open wounds and catheter. She said staff should be wearing a gown and gloves when
providing care and dressing changes.
The facility's 5/24 policy for Enhanced Barrier Precautions documents it to be an infection control
intervention designed to reduce transmission of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDRO) in nursing home.
EBP involve gown and glove use during high contact resident care activities for residents known to be
colonized or infected with MDRO as well as those at increased risk of MDRO acquisition (for example:
residents with wounds or indwelling medical devices). Staff should perform hand hygiene before entering
the resident's room and applying gown/gloves and immediately upon removal.
Based on interview and record review the facility failed to have a Legionella (bacteria) prevention and
mitigation program in place. The facility also failed to implement enhanced barrier protections (EBP) for a
resident with an indwelling catheter. These failures have the potential to affect all residents in the facility.
The findings include:
The CMS 671 dated 9/10/22 showed 6 residents reside in certified beds.
1. On 9/11/24 at 1:04 PM, V2 Director of Nursing stated V6 Facility Director was responsible for the
Legionella program (a bacteria that can cause pneumonia). The facility's Legionella policies for prevention
and mitigation were requested from V2.
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No. 0938-0391
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
146105
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/12/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Oak Crest
2944 Greenwood Acres Drive
Dekalb, IL 60115
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 0880
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Many
On 9/11/24 at 2:09 PM, V6 stated he has been the maintenance director for 8 months. V6 stated he does
not have a legionella mitigation and prevention program for the facility.
On 9/12/24 at 8:55 AM, V2 stated Legionella bacteria live in the water in pipes with little to no flow. V2 said
the elderly are more susceptible to Legionnaires infection. V2 was uncertain regarding the consequences of
a resident contracting Legionella.
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website About Legionnaires; Disease (dated 1/29/24) showed,
Legionnaires' disease is a serious type of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria. Certain people are at
increased risk for the infection, but it's treatable with antibiotics. People can get Legionnaires' disease by
breathing in mist containing Legionella bacteria. To prevent Legionnaires' disease, reduce the risk of
Legionella growth and spread .
The CDC website How Legionella Spreads (dated 1/29/24) showed .People at increased risk of getting sick
include: Current or former smokers. People 50 years or older .
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