Above average — CMS composite of the measures below.
Past the typical resurvey interval — a standard survey could occur at any time
Estimate from public CMS data, current as of July 2026. Survey timing is at the state agency's discretion.
Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Little Sisters Of The Poor Of Palatine during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
The facility did not follow up with physicians on pharmacy recommendations for medication management for several residents. Recommendations included changing dosing times and attempting dose reductions, but there was no documented physician response. The DON cited scheduling conflicts with the Psychiatric Physician as a reason for the lack of follow-up.
A facility failed to follow a physician's order for a resident requiring compression wraps for edema management. Observations showed the resident's legs were not properly wrapped, despite records indicating compliance. Interviews with staff confirmed the wraps should have been applied, highlighting a lapse in adherence to the care plan and facility policy.
A facility failed to ensure proper labeling and storage of medications, as observed when a medication cart contained a Spironolactone bottle with an outdated discard date and expired insulin pen needles. An LPN used the Spironolactone for a resident with End Stage Renal Disease and Chronic Systolic Heart Failure, while the expired needles were not discarded as per facility policy.
The facility failed to air dry a blender after pureeing pork and before pureeing vegetables, leaving sanitizer solution in the blender. This was observed by a surveyor, who stopped the process until the blender dried. The Dietary Manager was unaware of the requirement to air dry, potentially affecting two residents on a pureed diet.
A facility failed to follow proper infection control practices for a resident on Enhanced Barrier Precautions. A CNA donned a gown inside the resident's room instead of before entering, as required by policy. The resident, with a suprapubic catheter, was at risk for multidrug-resistant organisms. The facility's policy mandates gowns and gloves during high-contact care to prevent infection spread.
Failure to Follow Up on Pharmacy Recommendations for Medication Management
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Summary
The facility failed to follow up with physicians regarding pharmacy recommendations for four residents concerning unnecessary medications. The Consultant Pharmacist made specific recommendations for residents, such as changing the dosing time of Donepezil to reduce the risk of GI upset and falls, and attempting a gradual dose reduction of Zoloft. However, there was no documented response from the physicians to these recommendations. The Director of Nursing (DON) acknowledged difficulties in coordinating with the Psychiatric Physician due to scheduling conflicts, which contributed to the lack of follow-up. Additionally, for one resident, the Consultant Pharmacist recommended a trial dose reduction of Pantoprazole, but there was no response from the physician within the acceptable 30-day timeframe. The resident's progress notes and medical exam did not indicate any rationale for the continued use of the medication at the current dosage. The facility's policy requires that any identified irregularities be documented and communicated to the attending physician, who must then document their review and any actions taken. However, this process was not followed, leading to the deficiency.
Failure to Apply Physician-Ordered Compression Wraps
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to adhere to a physician's order for a resident, identified as R25, who was supposed to have reusable compression wraps applied to manage edema. Observations on multiple occasions revealed that R25 had swelling in both lower extremities, with the right leg having no compression wrap and the left leg only having a regular stocking. Despite the electronic treatment administration record (eTAR) indicating that the compression wraps were administered, they were not observed on the resident during the survey. Interviews with the Licensed Practical Nurse (V11) and the Director of Nursing (V2) confirmed that the compression wraps should have been on R25 as per the physician's order. The resident's care plan indicated a need for assistance with applying compression stockings, yet there was no documentation of refusal by the resident to wear the wraps. The facility's policy on physician orders, revised in 2017, aims to ensure appropriate treatment and medication for each resident, which was not followed in this case.
Medication Labeling and Storage Deficiency
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that all medications were labeled accurately and stored properly, as observed during a survey. Specifically, a medication cart on the second floor contained a bottle of Spironolactone 25mg with a discard after date of 06/10/2024, which was used for a resident. Additionally, the cart contained ten boxes of insulin pen disposable needles with expiration dates ranging from 2020 to 2022. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) acknowledged using the Spironolactone from the bottle and was unaware of the presence of the expired insulin needles, which should have been discarded. The resident involved had been admitted to the facility with diagnoses including End Stage Renal Disease and Chronic Systolic (Congestive) Heart Failure, and had an order for Spironolactone to be administered three times a week. The facility's policy on medication storage, revised in 2017, mandates that expired or discontinued medications should not be stored with those available for administration and should be removed immediately upon discovery. However, the policy was not adhered to, as evidenced by the presence of expired insulin needles and the improperly labeled Spironolactone bottle.
Failure to Air Dry Blender Before Use
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Summary
The facility failed to properly air dry a blender after using it to puree pork and before pureeing vegetables, which is a violation of their policy on cleaning and sanitizing food contact surfaces. During an observation, the Dietary Manager pureed pork, washed the blender, and then proceeded to puree vegetables without allowing the blender to air dry, leaving about 5 units of sanitizer solution in it. This practice was observed by a surveyor, who intervened to stop the process until the blender was completely dried. The Dietary Manager admitted to not knowing the requirement to let the blender air dry. This deficiency potentially affected two residents who were on a pureed diet.
Infection Control Breach in Enhanced Barrier Precautions
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to adhere to proper infection control practices for a resident on Enhanced Barrier Precautions. During an observation, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) was seen putting on gloves and grabbing a pack of disposable gowns before entering the resident's room, which had a sign indicating Enhanced Barrier Precautions. The CNA admitted to donning the gown inside the resident's room, contrary to the facility's policy that requires all personal protective equipment, including gowns, to be donned before entering the room. The Director of Nursing confirmed this requirement during an interview. The resident involved had a history of obstructive and reflux uropathy and was admitted with a suprapubic catheter, placing them at risk for contracting multidrug-resistant organisms. The resident's care plan, last reviewed a month prior, included interventions for Enhanced Barrier Precautions due to the indwelling catheter, specifying that staff should wear gowns and gloves during high-contact care activities. The facility's policy on Enhanced Barrier Precautions, revised earlier in the year, outlined the necessity of using gowns and gloves during such activities to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
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