Harmony Cedar Rapids
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0689
F 0689 Level of Harm - Actual harm Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
reported the facility terminated the employment of Staff A and Staff B as a result of their failure to use the stand lift as the facility expected.The DON reported the fall and fracture for Resident #1 was preventable.
The DON stated if a resident refused to use safety items, she expected the staff to let the nurse know. On 12/23/25 at 2:20 the Administrator reported she expected the CNAs to transfer Resident #1 with the stand lift with the belt/straps in place. The Administrator revealed the fall and fracture for Resident #1 was 100% preventable. The Administrator reported both the Staff A and B were terminated. The facility provided a Lifts Program Skills Check-Off Sheet for Stand Assist Mechanical Lifts dated 7/2018, directed fasten the safety belt around the resident's waist. The facility provided a lift Instruction, undated, included the following: Standing Clip Sling is intended to be used together with a lifting device to provide body support during raising to a standing position and short transfers of adult patients/residents. Applying the Sling directed place the sling around the patient's lower back .Make sure that: patient's arms are outside the sling, support belt is positioned loosely around the patient's body and support belt is not twisted or trapped behind the patient's back .Make sure you place the leg flaps around the legs and these are not twisted. Fasten the support belt securely by pressing the buckles or hook and loop attachments together. The support belt should be tight but comfortable for the patient.
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Harmony Cedar Rapids in Cedar Rapids, IA inspection on recent inspection.
Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.
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- What is an F-tag violation?
- F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
- Were these violations corrected?
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- How often do nursing home inspections happen?
- CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
- What should families do about these violations?
- Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in Cedar Rapids, IA, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
- Where can I see the full inspection report?
- Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from Harmony Cedar Rapids or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.