Deficiency Records for The Elmhurst Healthcare

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for The Elmhurst Healthcare. The list is based on the information provided by CMS from both standard inspections and from complaints filed by residents.

Deficiency Type of Deficiency Deficiency Date Date Corrected Resulted from a Complaint?
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2023-05-10 2023-05-30 N
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Health 2023-05-10 2023-05-30 N
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2023-05-10 2023-05-30 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2023-05-10 2023-05-30 N
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Health 2023-05-10 2023-05-30 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2023-05-10 2023-05-30 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2023-05-10 2023-05-30 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2023-05-10 2023-05-30 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-05-10 2023-05-30 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2023-05-10 2023-05-30 N
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2023-05-10 2023-05-30 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2023-05-10 2023-05-30 N
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Health 2023-05-10 2023-05-30 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2023-05-10 2023-05-30 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-05-10 2023-05-30 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Health 2023-05-10 2023-05-30 N
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2023-05-16 2023-05-19 N
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2023-03-02 2023-01-03 Y
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2023-03-02 2023-01-03 Y
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2022-08-31 2022-10-16 Y
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2022-08-31 2022-10-16 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2022-08-31 2022-10-16 Y
Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. Health 2022-08-31 2022-10-16 Y
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2022-06-29 2022-07-11 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2022-06-27 2022-07-08 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2022-06-27 2022-07-08 N
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Health 2022-06-27 2022-07-08 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-06-27 2022-07-08 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2019-06-28 2019-08-09 N
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition Health 2019-05-24 2019-07-01 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2019-05-24 2019-07-01 N
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Health 2019-05-24 2019-07-01 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2019-05-24 2019-07-01 N