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The receptionist entered the code to disengage the alarm.

The therapist had evaluated the resident on April 10 and recommended a Sara Steady or sit-to-stand mechanical lift for all transfers.

The resident, identified in inspection records only as Resident 1, was transported to the emergency room for an evaluation.

Federal inspectors visited the facility on April 25 and watched the man's lunch tray arrive.

"There's medication issues every month," she said.

A nurse at the nursing station heard the screaming and came immediately.

All three incidents happened on the same morning at The Pearl of Evanston.

The resident, identified in inspection records only as Resident 1, had been flagged as an elopement risk from the moment he arrived.

The violation was classified as causing minimal harm or potential for actual harm, and inspectors noted that some residents were affected.

When asked directly whether the antibiotic stewardship program was functioning, his answer revealed how far the program had drifted from its purpose.

The nurse, identified in the inspection report as LPN #89, was observed at 8:00 a.m.

One room had a broken faucet with no knob on the left side that would not shut off water.