Alden Lakeland Rehab: Staffing Level Violations - IL
The Acting Director of Nursing told inspectors that oxygen requires a physician's order, proper care plan documentation, and regular monitoring of equipment settings. Without correct flow rates, "the resident may not get enough oxygen or if the oxygen rate is too high the resident can end up with hypercapnia," she explained.
Inspectors discovered multiple violations of the facility's own oxygen therapy policies. Equipment was improperly stored, creating infection control risks. Nasal cannulas lacked required date changes, and nebulizer masks weren't kept in clean bags at residents' bedsides as mandated by facility protocol.
The investigation revealed that oxygen flow meters were incorrectly positioned. "If the oxygen flow meter is off it is possible that R9 was not getting enough oxygen," the Acting Director of Nursing acknowledged to inspectors.
Facility policy requires registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, or respiratory therapists to administer oxygen only upon physician orders. The policy specifically mandates setting "the flow dial to LPM prescribed by physician" and posting oxygen in-use signs in the lobby area.
The nursing director emphasized that while oxygen can be administered during respiratory emergencies as a life-saving intervention, proper physician notification must follow. Daily nursing assessments should ensure nasal cannulas are dated and stored correctly, with contaminated equipment immediately discarded and replaced.
Equipment change schedules require nebulizer tubing to be "stored appropriately in a bag when not in use" and nebulizer setups for bronchodilator therapy to be "changed weekly and prn."
The violations affected few residents but posed minimal harm or potential for actual harm, according to the inspection findings.
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ALDEN LAKELAND REHAB & HCC in CHICAGO, IL was cited for violations during a health inspection on January 30, 2026.
Without correct flow rates, "the resident may not get enough oxygen or if the oxygen rate is too high the resident can end up with hypercapnia," she explained.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the full report below for specific details and facility response.