Abington of Glenview Nursing: PPE Violations IL
GLENVIEW, IL - Health inspectors documented multiple infection control violations at Abington of Glenview Nursing during an April 2025 inspection, finding staff consistently failed to properly disinfect medical equipment, use protective gear, and maintain sanitary conditions for vulnerable residents.
Medical Equipment Contamination Puts Residents at Risk
The most concerning violations involved the repeated use of contaminated medical equipment between residents. On April 1st, inspectors observed a Licensed Practical Nurse taking a portable blood pressure machine from one resident and immediately using it on another resident without any disinfection. When confronted, the nurse acknowledged that "BP equipment should be clean/disinfect before and after taking resident's BP."
This practice creates significant infection transmission risks in nursing home settings, where residents often have compromised immune systems and chronic health conditions. Medical equipment that contacts multiple residents must be properly disinfected between uses to prevent the spread of dangerous pathogens, including antibiotic-resistant bacteria that are particularly prevalent in healthcare facilities.
The facility's own policy required that "devices/equipment used for more than one resident shall be cleaned between each resident," yet this protocol was not being followed by nursing staff. Such violations can facilitate the rapid spread of infections throughout a facility, potentially causing serious illness or death among vulnerable elderly residents.
Protective Equipment Protocols Ignored for High-Risk Residents
Inspectors documented serious failures in the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when caring for residents on Enhanced Barrier Precautions. On April 2nd, a Registered Nurse entered the room of a resident requiring enhanced precautions while wearing only a mask and gloves, failing to don the required protective gown.
The nurse later told inspectors "she did not don gown because she was just taking vital signs and performing oral administration of medication." However, facility policy clearly stated that Enhanced Barrier Precautions require both gown and gloves during "any situation where expected contact of blood, bodily fluids, skin breakdown, or mucous membrane will be encountered."
Enhanced Barrier Precautions are implemented specifically for residents who may be colonized with multi-drug resistant organisms (MDROs). These dangerous bacteria can cause life-threatening infections that are extremely difficult to treat due to their resistance to multiple antibiotics. Proper PPE use creates a crucial barrier preventing these organisms from spreading to other residents, staff, or visitors.
The violation becomes more concerning given that medical equipment used during these encounters was not properly disinfected. The facility's own disinfectant wipes required a three-minute contact time to be effective, but staff were not allowing adequate time for proper disinfection.
Hand Hygiene Lapses Create Additional Infection Pathways
Inspectors observed multiple instances of improper hand hygiene, a fundamental infection control practice. The Director of Guest Relations was seen removing gloves and proceeding directly to a resident room without performing hand hygiene. When questioned, he stated "he performed hand hygiene before putting gloves on but not after removing it."
This represents a critical break in the infection control chain. Hand hygiene after glove removal is essential because gloves can develop microscopic tears during use, potentially allowing contamination to reach the hands. Additionally, hands can become contaminated during the glove removal process itself.
The facility's own hand hygiene policy clearly required hand washing or sanitizing after glove removal, yet this basic safety protocol was not being consistently followed by staff members who have direct contact with residents.
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ELEVATE CARE ABINGTON in GLENVIEW, IL was cited for violations during a health inspection on April 4, 2025.
These dangerous bacteria can cause life-threatening infections that are extremely difficult to treat due to their resistance to multiple antibiotics.
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