Evercare Of Breese
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0880
F 0880 Level of Harm - Actual harm Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
isolation and infection control practices (e.g., gloves, gowns, avoidance of direct skin-to-skin contact, etc.) should be used when providing hands-on care to patients/residents who might have scabies. Epidemiologic and clinical information about patients/residents with confirmed and suspected scabies should be collected and used for systematic review to facilitate early identification of and response to potential outbreaks.The facility should have an active program for early detection of infested patients/residents and staff. Maintain a high index of suspicion that scabies may be the cause of undiagnosed skin rash; evaluate and confirm suspected cases by obtaining skin scrapings. If there are multiple cases, notify the local health department of the outbreak; determine if there is evidence of an increase in scabies cases in the community; notify other institutions to or from which infected or exposed patients/residents may have transferred.Consult with
an experienced dermatologist for assistance in differentiating between skin rashes and scabies. Ensure a trained and experienced staff member can obtain and examine skin scrapings to identify scabies mites.The facility should maintain records with patient/resident name, age, sex, room number, roommate(s) name(s), skin scraping status and result(s), and name(s) of all staff who provided hands-on care to the patient/resident before implementation of infection control measures: symptoms can take up to 2 months to appear in exposed persons and staff.MedRxiv.org document Impact of Scabies on Quality of Life and recent advances in management: A systematic Review, posted 11/26/2024, documented Scabies remains
a significant global health issue, particularly in resource-limited settings. Despite its prevalence and impact
on individuals and communities, scabies often receive inadequate attention in healthcare settings and research agendas. Scabies affects individuals of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds, with a higher prevalence observed in overcrowded areas. The burden of scabies extends beyond physical discomfort, impacting quality of life, mental health, and economic productivity. Thus, it is imperative to diagnose scabies early and initiate treatment as soon as possible. The facility midnight census report 09/28/2025, dated 09/29/25 at 11:50 AM, documented there were 69 residents currently residing in the facility.
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EVERCARE OF BREESE in BREESE, IL 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 BREESE, IL, (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 EVERCARE OF BREESE or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.