Grove Of Elmhurst, The
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0690
F 0690 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
bowel residue. V7 said it was difficult to properly position Resident R5's catheter tube and clean his catheter due to his contractures.Resident R5's care plan reviewed on 8/09/2025, said Resident R5 was at risk for infections and required an indwelling catheter for management of neuromuscular dysfunction of the bladder. The care plan said Resident R5 required facility staff assistance with toileting hygiene. Resident R5's interventions included catheter care every shift and as needed. On 8/09/2025 at 1:30 PM, V2 (Director of Nursing/DON) said she expected residents to be monitored for catheter complications such as obstructions. V2 said the nurse should be notifying the physician of any abnormalities and documenting any catheter procedures in the resident's EMR. V2 also said nursing staff were expected to follow physician urinary catheter management orders and the facility's urinary catheter care policy to prevent residents from having complications, such as UTIs. The facility's policy titled Urinary Catheter Care dated 7/03/2025, said The purpose of this procedure is to prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections.General Guidelines.b. Maintain Unobstructed Urine Flow.Infection Control.Routine hygiene.Complications 1. Observe the resident for complications associated with urinary catheters.b. Check the urine for unusual appearances (i.e., color, blood, etc.).e. Observe for other signs and symptoms of urinary tract infection or urinary retention. Report findings to the physician or supervisor immediately.Steps in the Procedure.Put on gloves.Wash the resident's genitalia and perineum thoroughly with soap and water. Rinse the area well and towel dry.retract the foreskin of the uncircumcised male resident.14. Assess the urethral meatus. 15. For a female resident: Use a washcloth with warm water and soap to cleanse the labia.For a male resident male: Use a washcloth with warm water and soap to cleanse around the meatus. Cleanse the glans using circular strokes from the meatus outward. Change the position of the washcloth with each cleansing stroke.cleanse and rinse the catheter from the insertion site to approximately four inches outward.Remove gloves and discard into designated container. Wash and dry your hands thoroughly.
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GROVE OF ELMHURST, THE in ELMHURST, 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 ELMHURST, 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 GROVE OF ELMHURST, THE or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.