Northbrook Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0550
F 0550 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
from the treatment cart, left in the middle of a residential hallway A-wing, to enter the dining room, out of sight from the treatment cart. On top of the treatment cart was a laptop computer with a resident's picture and confidential health care information displayed on the screen. Various residents and staff passed by the treatment cart on the way to the dining room for the noon meal. During an interview on 10/21/25 at 2:20 PM, Staff C, RN, stated that nurses were expected to lock computer screens when walking away to protect residents' privacy and confidentiality. During an interview on 10/21/25 at 3:00 PM, Staff D, RN, stated that nurses were expected to lock computer screens when walking away to protect residents' privacy and confidentiality. During an interview on 10/21/25 at 3:20 PM, the DON revealed the expectation of staff to protect residents' right to privacy by locking computer screens when not in use. Review of the facility policy, titled Resident Rights dated 8/10/03, revealed that the facility will protect and promote each residents' rights, including the right to a dignified existence, self-determination, and communication with and access to persons and services, both inside and outside the facility.
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Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Cedar Rapids, IA inspection on recent inspection.
Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
- 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 Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.