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 ensure that PRN (as needed) antianxiety
medication orders had clinician documented rationale for use beyond 14 days, failed to identify and monitor
target symptoms/behaviors and failed to implement non- pharmacological interventions prior to PRN
medication use. This applies to 1 of 5 residents (R13) reviewed for unnecessary medications in the sample
of 12.
The findings include:
R13's EMR (Electronic Medical Record) showed R13, [AGE] years old, was admitted to the facility on
[DATE], with multiple diagnoses including Alzheimer's disease with late onset, personal history of other
diseases of the nervous system and sense organs, anemia, primary hypertension, anxiety disorder,
arthritis, history of left hip replacement and history of surgical repair of the right ankle.
R13's MDS (Minimum Data Set) dated April 4, 2024, showed R13's cognition was severely impaired and
was dependent on staff assistance for all ADLs (Activities of Daily Living) including bed mobility, eating,
toileting, bathing, dressing, and transfer, and R13 could not sit unsupported requiring the use of a high back
wheelchair with built in supports.
R13's care plan initiated on September 30, 2022, for use of anti-anxiety medication showed the intervention
to monitor/record target behavior of restlessness, anxiety, disrobing, inappropriate response to verbal
communication and violence/aggression toward staff and others etc. and document behavior per facility
protocol. Interventions included to administer anti-anxiety medication as ordered by the Physician. There
were no non-pharmacological interventions to address anxiety, restlessness or agitation in the care plan.
R13's pharmacy recommendation dated February 15, 2024, showed R13 was prescribed Lorazepam
(anti-anxiety medication) 1 mg (milligram) every 4 hours PRN, greater than 14 days, without a stop date.
R13's March 2024 MAR (Medication Administration Record) showed Lorazepam 1 mg, every 4 hours PRN
order initiated on February 16, 2024, had a stop date of March 1, 2024. R13 was prescribed Lorazepam 1
mg. every 4 hours PRN on March 7, 2024, through March 21, 2024, without a note written by the prescriber
documenting rationale for use. R13 was administered Lorazepam 1 mg on March 9, 2024, at 7:16 PM and
March 13, 2024, at 7:43 AM, with No documented for behavior observed prior to administration. R13 was
prescribed Lorazepam 1mg. every 4 hours PRN on March 22, 2024, with a stop date of April 5, 2024,
without a note written by the prescriber documenting rationale for continued use. R13 was
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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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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
146155
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
05/02/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Park Place Christian Community
1150 Euclid Avenue
Elmhurst, IL 60126
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
Residents Affected - Few
administered Lorazepam 1mg on March 27, 2024, at 9:00 AM with No documented for behavior observed
prior to administration.
R13's April 2024 MAR showed Lorazepam 1 mg. every 4 hours PRN was prescribed on April 5, 2024,
through April 19, 2024. R13 was administered Lorazepam 1 mg PRN dose, without documentation of any
behavior observed, prior to administration, on April 5, 2024, at 4:08 PM, April 6, 2024, at 1:23 AM, 8:00 AM
and 12:00 PM; and April 10, 2024, at 12:06 AM, 6:51 AM and 12:57 PM.
R13's EMR document titled Behavior Monitoring and Interventions for April 2024, showed no behavior
observed was documented with a check mark; no behaviors were documented as being observed for the
month.
R13's EMR document titled Long Term Care Evaluation quarterly assessment, dated April 1, 2024, showed
mood was pleasant, no unwanted behaviors witnessed. Resident sleeps through the night.
R13's Psychiatric progress note dated April 1, 2024, showed Ativan (Lorazepam) PRN takes long time to
work if it did, sometimes does not work.
R13's Psychiatric progress note dated April 11, 2024, showed R13's medication regimen was Seroquel
12.5 mg every morning and 50 mg at bedtime, Vistaril 25 mg twice a day, Depakote 250 mg twice a day,
and Ativan (Lorazepam)1 mg every 4 hours PRN. The note also showed Ativan is not effective anymore.
On May 1, 2024, at 12:00 PM, V6 (Restorative CNA, Certified Nursing Assistant) stated R13 was ok this
morning and she did not observe any behaviors. V6 stated V8 (CNA) fed R13 in the dining room for
breakfast after getting her up in the wheelchair. V6 stated on a bad day R13 will sing loudly and then fidget
with her hands, V6 demonstrated the behavior by rubbing her two hands together. V6 stated she doesn't
think R13 was in pain at those times. R13 was observed sitting in the high back supportive wheelchair, in
the dining room, with her eyes closed, being fed lunch by her private caregiver.
On May 1, 2024, at 12:05 PM, V8 (CNA) stated R13's behavior was good today she got her up for breakfast
and fed her in the dining room and stated she ate 50-75%. V8 stated she put R13 back to bed after
breakfast. V8 stated she has seen R13 speak to V3 (nurse) but R13 doesn't speak to everyone. V8 stated
R13 used to be a pianist and she likes music a lot. V8 described R13's behaviors as singing loudly and she
is fidgety, but V8 stated she doesn't think R13's singing means she is agitated. V8 continued, sometimes
when R13 is fidgety she thinks R13 may be in pain, and V8 then reports that to the nurse. V8 stated today,
on May 1, 2024, at 6:00 AM, when she checked R13 she found her digging in her incontinence brief. V8
stated the incontinence brief was soiled. V8 changed R13's brief and R13 stopped digging, was not
fidgeting and rested until V8 got R13 up in the chair for breakfast.
On May 1, 2024, at 12:15 PM, V9 (RN Nurse) stated he has worked in the facility for 3 years on this unit. V9
stated he knows R13 well. V9 stated he gave R13 a Lorazepam 1mg dose at around 10:00 AM, this
morning. V9 stated he gave the medication because R13 was fidgeting in her wheelchair, moving her arms
and legs, and V9 wanted to prevent R13 from falling out of her chair. V9 also stated he did not try any
non-pharmacological interventions prior to giving the Lorazepam medication. V9 stated sometimes R13
sings, and she appears anxious and other days R13 can go for a few days without appearing anxious. V9
stated we (facility staff) haven't tried a lot of non- pharmacological interventions. V9 also stated R13's
singing may just be a form of self-expression, not a sign of anxiety. V9 stated R13's behavior has unknown
triggers. V9 stated sometimes one of the private caregivers requests the
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
146155
If continuation sheet
Page 2 of 3
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
146155
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
05/02/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Park Place Christian Community
1150 Euclid Avenue
Elmhurst, IL 60126
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
Residents Affected - Few
staff to give a dose of Lorazepam to R13 and is unsure why the request is made, but the staff comply so as
not to upset the caregiver/family.
On May 1, 2024, at 2:55 PM, V2 (DON) stated R13 is not on hospice. V2 stated R13 has two caregivers
and a very involved family. R13's medical doctor is aware of the psychiatrist's statement that Lorazepam is
not effective, and the medical doctor is still prescribing the Lorazepam for R13. V2 was unable to provide
documentation of non-pharmacological interventions attempted to reduce R13's anxiety symptoms upon
request. V2 stated they have discussed with R13's family, further testing that is available to determine the
causes of symptoms/behavior for R13 but that was not pursued due to R13's family being unwilling to pay
for the testing.
The facility's policy titled Use of Psychotropic Medications, dated 12/23, showed .2. The indications for
initiating, withdrawing, or withholding medications as well as the use of non-pharmacological approaches
will be determined by: a. assessing the resident's underlying condition, current signs, symptoms,
expressions, and preferences and goals for treatment and b. identification of underlying causes (when
possible) .4. b. for psychotropic drugs that are initiated after admission to the facility, documentation shall
include: ii. Psychotropic medications shall be initiated only after medical, physical, functional, psychosocial,
and environmental causes have been identified and addressed. iii. non-pharmacological interventions have
been attempted, and the target symptoms for monitoring shall be included in the documentation .9. a. If the
attending physician or prescribing practitioner believes that it is appropriate for the PRN order to be
extended beyond 14 days, he or she shall document their rationale in the medical record and indicate the
duration for the PRN order.
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