Evercare Of Swansea
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0880
F 0880 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
Resident R2 stated that the nurses don't where the isolation gowns when they change my dressing. Resident R2's MDS, dated [DATE REDACTED], documented that his cognition was intact. Resident R2's Resident R2's Physician's order sheet, dated 11/18/2025, documented, Enhanced Barrier Precaution initiated r/t wounds.On 11/18/2025 at 10:20 pm, V5, LPN, stated that she should have worn a gown but some of the residents don't like it if they are wearing a gown because they think they are contagious with a STD and that Resident R2 and Resident R4 should be on Enhanced barrier precautions. She also stated that she should have washed her hands in between glove changes.On 11/19/2025 at 11:02 AM, V11, LPN stated that she wears the isolation gowns when she does residents treatments. She also stated that hands should be washed in between glove changes.On 11/19/2025 at 11:05 AM, V3, LPN stated that she wears the isolation gowns when she does the residents wound care and now, they have the supplies outside of the resident's doors and signage. V3, LPN stated that hands should be washed in between glove changes.11/20/2025 at 3:00 PM, V2, Director of Nurses, stated that she would expect the staff to wear isolation gown and wash hands between glove changes.The facility's policy, EBP, (Enhanced Barrier Precautions), undated, documented, EBP may be considered and implemented for: Wounds and/or indwelling medical devices (central line, feeding tube, tracheostomy, drains, ect.) It continues, Personal Protective Equipment: Standard Precaution must be followed with all cares.
Additionally, gown and gloves must be worn when providing the following cares. It continues, Wound care.The facility's policy, Hand Hygiene, undated, documented, When to Wash hands with soap and water only (May use Alcohol Based Hand Sanitizer for All Other): It continues, After contact with blood, body fluids or excretions, mucous membranes, non-intact skin, or wound dressings. After contact with inanimate object (including medical equipment) in the immediate vicinity of the patient. If hands will be moving from a contaminated-body site to a clean-body site during patient care. Before glove placement. After glove removal.
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EVERCARE OF SWANSEA in SWANSEA, IL inspection on recent inspection.
Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.
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- 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.
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- 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 SWANSEA, 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 SWANSEA or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.