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Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to implement interventions in preventing the
development of a pressure ulcer in relation to repositioning and skin monitoring for one (R12) of one
resident reviewed for pressure ulcers in the sample of 26. This deficiency resulted in R12's stage III
pressure ulcer in the coccyx area worsen to stage IV pressure ulcer with ongoing infection requiring
antibiotic therapy.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
R12 is a [AGE] year-old female admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including but not limited to
Hypertensive Heart Disease with Heart Failure; Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation; Unspecified Osteoarthritis,
Unspecified Site; Dysphasia, Oropharyngeal Phase; and Unsteadiness on Feet. According to MDS
(Minimum Data Set) dated 10/25/2022 under Section C, R12 has a BIMS (Brief Interview of Mental Status)
score of 12 indicating a moderately impairment of cognitive functioning. According to MDS (Minimum Data
Set) dated 10/25/2022 under Section G, R12 requires extensive assist of two + person physical assist in
Bed Mobily including turning side to side. According to MDS (Minimum Data Set) dated 10/25/2022 under
Section M, R12 is at risk for developing pressure ulcers/injuries and has one stage four pressure ulcer that
was not present upon admission.
On 11/14/22 at 11:04 AM Surveyor observed R12 lying in bed in supine position. R12 utilizing low air loss
mattress, set up to static mode. Upon interview R12 stated, I have a wound on my behind.
Per record review, progress note completed by V14 (Registered Nurse) dated 10/15/2022 reads in part,
Stage III wound in coccyx area. 2cm x 3cm x 05cm. Cleaned and secured. Will endorse to next shift.
No previous documentation pertaining R12's wound present.
On 11/15/22 at 9:47 AM Surveyor observed R12's wound dressing change. V8 (Registered Nurse,
corporate/mobile MDS) and V9 ((Licensed Practical Nurse) performed dressing change. V8 (RN) stated,
Wound clinic has been following R2's wound. R12 has a stage IV pressure ulcer on coccyx. It is also
infected, which R12 gets antibiotics for. I'm just helping lately with wound care, since the Assistant Director
of Nursing has been gone; it used to be the ADON who took care of wounds at the facility. ADON been
gone since the beginning of October of this year. V9 (LPN) stated, ADON was a wound care nurse from
Monday to Friday and staff nurses would do wound care on the weekends. ADON did rounds with wound
doctor as well. Wound dressing change observed, wound measurements 4cmx5cmx2.5cm appearing as
tennis ball size with additional underlining and tunneling. Wound dressing changed per order.
Plan of Service dated 10/21/2022 reads in part, Santyl ointment coccyx wound cleanse with normal
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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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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
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146180
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11/17/2022
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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Ascension Nazarethville Place
300 North River Road
Des Plaines, IL 60016
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saline, apply nickel layer of Santyl, pack with Calcium Alginate and cover with boarded foam dressing daily
and PRN.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
On 11/15/2022 at 10:02 AM Surveyor interviewed V9 (LPN), V9 stated, Nursing staff usually checks the
residents' body, including skin assessment, daily. R12 developed some skin redness at some point, and
preventative dressing was utilized at that time. Surveyor clarified how could R12 develop such significant
wound, V9 (LPN) stated, Lack of supplements or repositioning could cause a pressure ulcer to develop.
R12 is also on antibiotic therapy for suspected osteomyelitis. There is no wound doctor in the facility, R12
has appointments every Friday with the wound doctor, and she has seen infection disease doctor as well.
Plan of Service dated 11/10/2022 reads in part, Cefdinir 300mg capsule, take 1 capsule by mouth every 12
hours for 14 days.
Per record review, progress note completed by V11 (wound doctor) dated 10/21/2022 reads in part,
Pressure ulcer to coccyx, measurements 5cm x 4cm x 2.5cm with undermining. You need to relieve the
pressure as best as possible; this is achieved by repositioning every 2 hours.
Per record review, progress note completed by V11 (wound doctor) dated 10/28/2022 reads in part, The
wound measures 4.8cm x 4cm x 2.6cm. There is no tunneling or undermining noted. Wound cultures
reviewed and noted to have proteus mirabilis sensitive cephalosporins, refer to infectious disease for
possible osteomyelitis noted on the x-ray sacrum. Cefdinir prescribed for patient.
Per record review, progress note completed by V11 (wound doctor) dated 11/04/2022 reads in part, The
wound measures 4cm x 4cm x 2.4cm.
Per record review, progress note completed by V11 (wound doctor) dated 11/11/2022 reads in part, The
wound measures 3.8cm x 3.8cm x 2.4cm. There is undermining starting at 7:00 and ending at 9:00 with a
maximum distance of 2cm.
Per record review, progress note completed by V13 (infectious disease doctor) dated 11/10/2022 reads in
part, [R12] referred for evaluation due to concern for osteomyelitis in the sacrum. Sacrococcygeal wound
pressure ulcer stage IV [with] possible osteomyelitis underlying the wound bed with bony changes on x-ray.
Continue with oral Cefdinir without stopping for the next 2 to 3 weeks.
On 11/15/22 at 10:18 AM Surveyor interviewed V10 (Certified Nursing Assistant), V10 stated, If I see any
resident skin changes, I notify a nurse, even if it's a little redness. I check residents' skin daily, when I
perform incontinence care, which is about every 2 hours. I noticed that R12 had a blister forming in late
September 2022, so I notified nurse on duty. Assistant Director Of Nursing was also aware of R12's skin
assessment change. V10 (CNA) further indicated that there were multiple management changes in early
October 2022 and R12's wound must have gotten overlooked.
On 11/15/22 at 11:48 AM Resident noted in supine position, air mattress activated in static mode.
On 11/15/22 at 1:52 PM Resident remaining in supine position.
Plan of Service dated 10/16/2022 reads in part, Reposition every 2 hours.
Plan of Service dated 10/30/2022 reads in part, Turn and reposition every 2 hours and document the
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Department of Health & Human Services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
146180
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/17/2022
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Ascension Nazarethville Place
300 North River Road
Des Plaines, IL 60016
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
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turning schedule.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
On 11/16/2022 at 1:43 PM Surveyor interviewed V12 (acting Director of Nursing), V12 stated, Wound can
develop due to several reasons, it's based on individual case though, wounds can develop due to residents'
weakness, thin skin, poor nutrient intake, supplements and medications. We look at the patient as a whole
and see if they are at risk. To prevent wound development staff should make sure individually based
preventative devices are in place, barrier cream is being utilized, incontinence care is provided, including
every 2 hours checks for wetness, and repositioning, especially bed ridden residents.
Residents Affected - Few
On 11/16/2022 at 2:00 PM V1 (administrator) presented Root Cause Analysis pertaining to R12's wound
development, no date provided, document reads in part, What human factors were relevant to the
outcome? Previous Director of Nursing and Assistant Director of Nursing did all skin assessments,
evaluations, and treatments. Documentation not always completed. Was the staff properly qualified and
currently competent for their responsibilities at the time of the event? [Facility] floor nursing staff were
qualified to do skin evaluation and documentation but were told by previous Director of Nursing that they
were not allowed to do it.
On 11/16/22 at 2:50 PM Surveyor interviewed V11 (Wound Doctor), V11 stated, Stage IV pressure ulcer
could develop due to lack of reposition or poor nutrition. There are other factors such as aging frail skin.
Incontinence care plays a big role, especially in the sacral area where a wound gets contaminated easily.
Frequent repositioning and incontinence care would help with wound deterioration.
Care plan for Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity related to Decreased Mobility, Bowel and Bladder
Incontinence, dated 02/21/2022 reads in part, Daily skin inspections, report any changes in skin or signs of
possible skin breakdown; Assist R12 with turning and repositioning at regular intervals and as needed.
Care plan for Impaired Skin Integrity as evidenced by Pressure Ulcer to Coccyx dated 10/15/2022 reads in
part, Daily skin check and record; Assist with turning and repositioning at regular intervals and as needed.
Pressure Injury Assessment/Treatment policy dated 12/2016 reads in part, The pressure injury treatment
program should focus on the following strategies: Resolution of current pressure injuries and prevention of
additional pressure injuries; Managing and preventing bacterial colonization and infection.
Interventions/Care Strategies: Eliminate or reduce the source of pressure using positioning techniques;
Preventative measures to reduce the risk of further tissue loss; Managing and reducing the risk of
infections; Interventions that increase the potential for healing.
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