Austin Oasis, The
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0600
F 0600 Level of Harm - Actual harm Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
refusal to take Amoxicillin-Pot Clavulanate Oral Tablet 875-125 MG (milligrams). New order for Triple Antibiotic External Ointment to be applied topically to right hand and leave out to air BID (twice daily) x 5 days, order carried out as ordered. Abuse Prevention Program Facility Policy (undated) documents in part:
This facility affirms the right of our residents to be free from abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, corporal punishment, and involuntary seclusion. Abuse: Abuse means any physical or mental injury or sexual assault inflicted upon a resident other than by accidental means. Physical abuse is the infliction of injury on a resident that occurs other than by accidental means and that requires medical attention.
Physical abuse includes hitting, slapping, pinching, kicking, and controlling behavior through corporal punishment.
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AUSTIN OASIS, THE 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 AUSTIN OASIS, THE or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.