Alden Lincoln Rehab & H C Ctr
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0684
F 0684 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
treatment for [Resident R1] because the treatment order is not assigned to me. I don't remember it being assigned maybe it was done the day before. I don't remember her [Resident R1] asking me to do the wound treatment.On 11/23/25 at 12:10 PM, V2 (Director of Nursing) stated that the nurses are doing the residents' wound care treatments and V11 comes weekly to monitor the wounds and see if the treatments are appropriate. V2 said that the nurses change the dressing, they document that the dressing is changed and what they assess on
the wound. In progress notes they will document. V2 said if the dressing is done, it should be documented
in the TAR. It should be signed off. In the TAR it should be signed that it's done. V2 said if the resident refuses, it should also be documented in the progress notes. V2 said that if it's not signed off in the TAR it means, it's not done; and the documentation should also be part of the progress notes.On 11/23/25 at 1:52 PM, a phone interview was conducted with V11 (Wound Care Nurse Practitioner). V11 stated, I cannot really tell if [Resident R1's] wound is getting worse. I don't have my notes with me. If there is a change in measurement and if it's getting bigger then I would say it's getting worse. I do my initial assessment and I do weekly follow up if I'm consulted. If I have a treatment recommendation I would include it in my wound notes. I talk to the nurse and I will send the process notes to the [V2] to make sure my recommendations are carried out. It's important that my wound treatment recommendations are followed because if it's not followed the wound will get worsen. The wound treatment order for [Resident R1] is daily dressing so that the nurses can check and see the status of her wound. They can inform me if there is a change in the wound. If they don't follow the order, it can make the wound worse. It should be done everyday and when it's soaked it's done as needed.The facility's PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF PRESSURE INJURY AND OTHER SKIN ALTERATIONS policy and procedure dated 3/2/21 documents in part: Implement preventative measures and appropriate treatment modalities for pressure injuries and/or skin alterations through individualized resident care plan. At least daily, staff should remain alert for potential changes in the skin condition during resident care.The facility's Staff Nurse (Registered Nurse/License Practical Nurse) Job Description documents in part: Prepare and administer medications and treatments if appropriate as ordered by the physician.
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ALDEN LINCOLN REHAB & H C CTR in CHICAGO, 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 CHICAGO, 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 ALDEN LINCOLN REHAB & H C CTR or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.