Grove Of Elmhurst, The
GROVE OF ELMHURST, THE in ELMHURST, IL — inspection on August 11, 2025.
Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.
Inspection Findings
bowel residue. V7 said it was difficult to properly position R5's catheter tube and clean his catheter due to his contractures.R5's care plan reviewed on 8/09/2025, said R5 was at risk for infections and required an indwelling catheter for management of neuromuscular dysfunction of the bladder.
The care plan said R5 required facility staff assistance with toileting hygiene. 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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