The Vinton Lutheran Home
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0689
F 0689 Level of Harm - Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety Residents Affected - Some
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
residents in the full body mechanical lift with the legs in the narrow position and had locked the brakes on
the lift when raising and lowering residents.Interview on 10/20/25 at 10:16 AM Staff G, CNA stated prior to 10/16/25 the facility didn't have tags or anything to indicate what size lift sling a resident needed. She just based on how big she thought the resident was. If the lift sling seemed too big, she would switch it out for different sling. She had been taught not to lock the brakes on the full body mechanical lift as it can put off
the center balance and tip the lift. They would have the lift legs narrow on the lift, then once they were away from the bed they would open the legs wide just before they would move the lift by the chair. During an
interview completed 10/21/25 at 12:29 PM, the DON reported the staff were complacent in not ensuring
they had cleared Resident #1 over the bumper wedge cushion of the bed and moved too fast. They were experienced CNA's. The DON voiced if they would have slowed down, they would have caught the strap from lifting off the hook. She expected the staff to slow down, have two staff, clear the bed and check the lift sling straps to ensure the straps are in the cradle hook and tight before moving the resident from the bed to
the chair, or chair to bed. During an interview on 10/21/25 at 12:59 PM the Administrator reported they had implemented a lot between the staff education, new slings being ordered, using the manufacturer's guides and implementing the monthly maintenance program. Nursing also talked about implementing regular
observations as part of the quality assurance program. He expected the staff to slow down and look at the resident when they are lifting them in the lift and to use the tools to ensure the resident is properly placed in
the right sling, right lift and paying attention that the lift sling straps are securely in the hooks. If staff notice something is not right with a lift, he expected the staff to inform maintenance so the lift can be taken out of service. The Full Body Mechanical Lift #1 (Brand Specific) Service Part Manual HPL 500 Model under Statement of Intended Use directed Lift #1 HPL 500 lift incorporates a 6-point cradle, loop style spreader bar, as standard and is designed to be used in conjunction with the specific Lift #1 Product professional range of slings. The examples of the slings suitable for use with the device are listed as follows:1. Brand Specific Quickfit Sling2. Brand Specific Access Sling3. Brand Specific Full Back Sling4. Brand Specific Long Seat Sling5. Brand Specific Quickfit Deluxe Xling6. Brand Specific Comfort SlingThe Full Body Mechanical Lift #1 (Brand Specific) Maintenance Schedule and Daily Checklist listed the company stro[TRUNCATED]
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The Vinton Lutheran Home in Vinton, 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 Vinton, 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 The Vinton Lutheran Home or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.