Inspection Reports for
Cheyenne County Village, Inc
820 S. DENISON STREET, ST. FRANCIS, KS, 67756-0747
Back to Facility ProfileDeficiencies (last 14 years)
Deficiencies (over 14 years)
20.1 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
235% worse than Kansas average
Kansas average: 6 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
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Occupancy
Latest occupancy rate
30% occupied
Based on a November 2025 inspection.
This facility has shown a decline in demand based on occupancy rates.
Occupancy rate over time
Inspection Report
Re-Inspection
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Dec 10, 2025
Visit Reason
An offsite revisit survey was conducted to verify correction of all previous deficiencies cited on 2025-11-19.
Findings
All previously cited deficiencies have been corrected as of 2025-12-09, and no new noncompliance was found. The facility is in compliance with all regulations surveyed.
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Nov 19, 2025
Visit Reason
The resurvey was conducted on 11/19/25 to follow up on previous findings at the facility.
Findings
The facility had findings identified during the resurvey conducted on 11/19/25. Specific deficiencies are not detailed in this document.
Inspection Report
Re-Inspection
Census: 9
Deficiencies: 4
Date: Nov 18, 2025
Visit Reason
The resurvey was conducted to verify compliance following previous deficiencies related to survey report availability, negotiated service agreements, and licensing renewal.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure the most recent survey report and plan of correction were available in a public area. The operator did not complete an initial negotiated service agreement for a resident and failed to review and revise the agreement annually. The facility also failed to file and pay annual renewal licensing fees for 2023, 2024, and 2025 and did not post the current license conspicuously.
Deficiencies (4)
KAR 26-41-101 (l) The facility failed to ensure a copy of the most recent survey report and plan of correction was available in a public area to residents and others wishing to examine survey results.
KAR 26-41-202 (c) The operator failed to ensure designated staff completed the development of an initial negotiated service agreement upon admission for Resident 3.
KAR 26-41-202 (d) The operator failed to ensure the review and, if necessary, revision of the negotiated service agreement at least once every 365 days for Resident 3.
KSA 39-928 The facility failed to file and pay the 2023, 2024, and 2025 annual renewal licensing fees and did not post the license in a conspicuous place as required.
Report Facts
Census: 9
Sample size: 3
Annual renewal licensing fees missed: 3
Inspection Report
Re-Inspection
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Nov 4, 2025
Visit Reason
An off-site revisit survey was conducted to verify correction of all previous deficiencies cited on 2025-06-18.
Findings
All deficiencies cited in the previous inspection have been corrected as of the compliance date 2025-07-30. No new noncompliance was found and the facility is in compliance with all regulations surveyed.
Report Facts
Previous deficiencies cited: 0
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 5
Date: Jul 30, 2025
Visit Reason
This document is a Plan of Correction submitted by Cheyenne County Village Inc in response to deficiencies identified during a prior inspection.
Findings
The facility identified deficiencies related to hospice care planning, catheter care, medication labeling, food storage and sanitation, and infection control practices. Corrective actions include staff education, audits, and monitoring to ensure compliance.
Deficiencies (5)
F657-D: The resident's care plan lacked professional standards for hospice services and was updated to ensure compliance.
F690-D: Staff were educated on proper catheter tubing placement and securing to prevent care delays and ensure urine flow.
F761-D: Improperly labeled medications were removed and staff re-educated on medication labeling policies to ensure safety.
F812-F: Improperly stored food was discarded, kitchen sanitized, and staff retrained on food storage and sanitation policies.
F880-D: Residents with catheters were assessed for infection signs; staff were re-educated on catheter care and infection control.
Report Facts
Plan of Correction completion date: Jul 30, 2025
Inspection Report
Re-Inspection
Census: 21
Deficiencies: 5
Date: Jun 18, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was a health resurvey to verify correction of previous deficiencies and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Findings
The facility had multiple deficiencies including failure to revise care plans for hospice residents, improper catheter care leading to infection risk, failure to label and store drugs and biologicals properly, unsanitary food storage and preparation practices, and inadequate infection prevention and control practices.
Deficiencies (5)
F 657 Care Plan Timing and Revision: The facility failed to review or revise the care plan for a hospice resident to reflect his DNR status and hospice care plan.
F 690 Bowel/Bladder Incontinence, Catheter, UTI: The facility failed to care for a resident's urinary catheter properly, resulting in tubing dragging on the floor and lack of PPE use by staff.
F 761 Label/Store Drugs and Biologicals: The facility failed to label and date opened insulin vials and pens, risking administration of expired medication.
F 812 Food Procurement, Store/Prepare/Serve-Sanitary: The facility failed to store food properly, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and document dishwasher temperatures, risking foodborne illness.
F 880 Infection Prevention & Control: The facility failed to use proper infection control practices including PPE use during catheter care and changing gloves between soiled and clean tasks during incontinent care.
Report Facts
Deficiencies cited: 5
Census: 21
Sample size: 12
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Nurse D | Verified failure to update care plan for DNR, confirmed PPE use requirements, and acknowledged labeling and glove change deficiencies. | |
| Certified Nurse Aide M | Observed wheeling resident with catheter tubing dragging on floor and failed to wear PPE during catheter care. | |
| Certified Nurse Aide N | Observed failing to change gloves between soiled and clean tasks during incontinent care. | |
| Licensed Nurse G | Verified insulin labeling deficiency. | |
| Certified Dietary Manager BB | Verified food storage and kitchen sanitation deficiencies. |
Inspection Report
Re-Inspection
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Jul 18, 2024
Visit Reason
An offsite revisit survey was conducted to verify correction of all previous deficiencies cited on 2024-06-25.
Findings
All deficiencies have been corrected as of the compliance date of 2024-07-15, and no new noncompliance was found. The facility is in compliance with all regulations surveyed.
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 7
Deficiencies: 7
Date: Jun 25, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was a licensure resurvey conducted to assess compliance with regulatory requirements for the assisted living facility.
Findings
The facility failed to complete annual functional capacity screenings for residents, lacked complete negotiated service agreements including responsible parties for payment and licensed nurse identification, improperly stored medications, and failed to comply with tuberculosis screening guidelines for residents and staff.
Deficiencies (7)
KAR 26-41-201 (c) (1) Functional Capacity Screen Reassessment was not completed annually for 2 of 3 sampled residents.
KAR 26-41-202 (a) Negotiated Service Agreement lacked identification of party responsible for payment for outside services for 2 sampled residents.
KAR 26-41-202 (c) Admission Negotiated Service Agreement was not developed upon admission for 1 sampled resident.
KAR 26-41-202 (d) Negotiated Service Agreement Revisions were not reviewed or revised at least annually for 2 sampled residents.
KAR 26-41-204 (d) Health Care Services section of the negotiated service agreement lacked the name of the licensed nurse responsible for implementation and supervision for 2 sampled residents.
KAR 26-41-205 (h) Medication Storage was not secure or proper; Tylenol tablets were improperly stored in a medication cup open to air in a resident's locked drawer.
K.A.R 26-41-207 (c) Infection Control Policies were not followed; the facility failed to ensure second step tuberculosis testing for 1 resident and 1 newly hired employee.
Report Facts
Resident census: 7
Sample size: 3
Tylenol tablets count: 51
Tylenol refusals: 16
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Jun 25, 2024
Visit Reason
This document is a Plan of Correction submitted in response to findings from a licensure resurvey conducted on June 25, 2024.
Findings
The Plan of Correction addresses citations identified during the licensure resurvey of the facility on June 25, 2024. Specific deficiencies are not detailed in this document.
Inspection Report
Re-Inspection
Deficiencies: 0
Date: May 14, 2024
Visit Reason
A revisit survey was conducted to verify correction of all previous deficiencies cited on 2024-04-03.
Findings
All deficiencies have been corrected as of the compliance date of 2024-04-18, and no new noncompliance was found. The facility is in compliance with all regulations surveyed.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 43
Deficiencies: 2
Date: Apr 3, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to a complaint investigation regarding failure to provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and pain management for Resident 1 (R1).
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation focused on allegations that the facility failed to provide adequate pressure ulcer care and pain management for Resident 1. The complaint was substantiated with findings of immediate jeopardy and actual harm.
Findings
The facility failed to provide appropriate pressure ulcer care, including consistent wound assessments, timely dressing changes, and pain management for R1. The wound worsened from Stage 3 to Stage 4 with infection and osteomyelitis, leading to hospitalization and death. Pain medication was not administered before or after dressing changes despite documented pain.
Deficiencies (2)
F0686: The facility failed to provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing, resulting in worsening of R1's pressure ulcer from Stage 3 to Stage 4 with infection and sepsis.
F0697: The facility failed to provide safe and appropriate pain management for R1, who had documented pain and signs of discomfort during dressing changes, resulting in untreated pain and risk of altered psychosocial well-being.
Report Facts
Resident census: 43
Pain rating: 8
Pressure ulcer measurements: 3.2
Antibiotic dosage: 100
Antibiotic dosage: 6
Antibiotic dosage: 1500
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 43
Deficiencies: 2
Date: Apr 3, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a partial extended survey and complaint investigation related to Resident 1's worsening pressure ulcer and associated care concerns.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was triggered by concerns about Resident 1's worsening Stage 4 pressure ulcer, inadequate wound care, untreated pain, and subsequent hospitalization and death due to sepsis related to the wound infection.
Findings
The facility failed to provide appropriate pressure ulcer care, including prevention of worsening, consistent wound monitoring, timely physician involvement, and adequate pain management. Resident 1 developed a Stage 4 pressure ulcer with infection, sepsis, and ultimately died. The facility also failed to provide pain relief during dressing changes despite documented pain.
Deficiencies (2)
F686 The facility failed to identify and provide appropriate interventions to prevent pressure ulcers from worsening and failed to involve the physician, implement treatment orders correctly, and consistently monitor wound status to promote healing and prevent infection for Resident 1.
F697 The facility failed to provide Resident 1 with pain relieving measures prior to or after pressure ulcer dressing changes despite documented pain and signs of discomfort, resulting in untreated pain and risk for altered psychosocial well-being.
Report Facts
Resident census: 43
Pressure ulcer measurement: 4.1
Pressure ulcer measurement: 1.1
Pressure ulcer measurement: 1.6
Lactic acid lab: 2.4
Temperature: 102.9
Temperature: 99
Pain rating: 8
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Nurse D | Administrative Nurse | Agreed interventions to prevent pressure ulcer worsening were not in place and was unaware pain medication was not administered before or after dressing changes. |
| Licensed Nurse G | Licensed Nurse | Reported Resident 1 refused to lay down and denied pain during dressing changes. |
| Certified Nurse Aide M | Certified Nurse Aide | Reported Resident 1 sat in recliner or wheelchair without cushions until wound worsened. |
Inspection Report
Re-Inspection
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Nov 13, 2023
Visit Reason
An offsite revisit survey was conducted to verify correction of all previous deficiencies cited on 09/28/23.
Findings
All deficiencies have been corrected as of the compliance date of 10/25/23, and no new noncompliance was found. The facility is in compliance with all regulations surveyed.
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 9
Date: Sep 28, 2023
Visit Reason
This document is a Plan of Correction submitted by Cheyenne County Village in response to deficiencies cited during a regulatory inspection on 09/28/2023.
Findings
The facility identified multiple deficiencies related to catheter care, diabetes management, skin observation, infection control, employee hygiene, and reporting accuracy. Corrective actions include staff education, policy reviews, and ongoing monitoring to ensure compliance.
Deficiencies (9)
F550-D: Staff were educated that residents with catheters must have privacy bags and to alert nursing if missing. The facility found all residents with catheters potentially affected.
F656-D: A resident's care plan lacked comprehensive diabetes management and was updated. All diabetic residents were considered potentially affected.
F658-D: A resident's treatment for hypoglycemia was not up to professional standards and was updated. All diabetic residents were potentially affected.
F690-D: Staff were educated on proper suprapubic catheter care including tubing placement and bag attachment. All residents with suprapubic catheters were potentially affected.
F726-D: The facility updated policies on skin observation, bathing, pressure injury prevention, and UTI prevention. All residents were potentially affected.
F812-F: Kitchen staff were educated on hygiene, food prep, and storage. An employee was placed on a 30-day performance improvement plan. All residents were potentially affected.
F851-F: The facility found errors in PBJ reporting despite adequate staffing. The administrator will verify LPN hours quarterly with consultants. All residents were potentially affected.
F868-F: The administrator will ensure QAPI agendas have required signatures and meet regulations. All residents were affected by this deficient practice.
F880-D: Staff will be educated on glove use and infection control policies. All residents were potentially affected.
Report Facts
Performance Improvement Plan duration: 30
Inspection Report
Re-Inspection
Census: 24
Deficiencies: 9
Date: Sep 28, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was a Health Resurvey to evaluate compliance with previously cited deficiencies and overall regulatory requirements.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including resident dignity, comprehensive care planning, professional standards of care, catheter care, nursing staff competency, food safety, payroll-based journal reporting, quality assurance committee attendance, and infection prevention and control practices.
Deficiencies (9)
F550 Resident Rights: The facility failed to ensure Resident 22 was treated with dignity by not providing a privacy bag for his urinary catheter bag.
F656 Care Plan: The facility failed to develop a comprehensive care plan addressing Resident 9's diabetes mellitus and insulin use.
F658 Professional Standards: The facility failed to meet professional standards when staff administered liquids orally to Resident 9 during decreased consciousness.
F690 Catheter Care: The facility failed to provide appropriate care for Resident 20's suprapubic catheter, resulting in tubing wrapped around a walker and catheter bag dragging on the floor.
F726 Nursing Staff Competency: The facility failed to ensure staff had the skills to conduct thorough skin assessments, missing skin issues for Resident 22.
F812 Food Safety: The facility failed to prepare, store, and serve food according to professional standards, including unlabeled and undated food items and improper glove use.
F851 Payroll Based Journal: The facility failed to submit complete and accurate staffing information to CMS, misreporting licensed nurse coverage.
F868 QAA Committee: The facility lacked evidence that required members attended quarterly Quality Assessment and Assurance meetings.
F880 Infection Control: The facility failed to follow infection control standards by not changing soiled gloves and failing hand hygiene during personal cares for Residents 7 and 22.
Report Facts
Resident census: 24
Dates with no licensed nurse coverage reported: 51
Accucheck reading: 35
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Nurse D | Administrative Nurse | Verified catheter care and infection control deficiencies |
| Licensed Nurse G | Licensed Nurse | Verified catheter bag observations and hypoglycemia care |
| Certified Dietary Manager BB | Certified Dietary Manager | Verified food safety deficiencies |
| Certified Nurse Aide M | Certified Nurse Aide | Observed providing personal care with infection control deficiencies |
| Licensed Nurse H | Licensed Nurse | Performed skin assessments and verified care issues |
| Administrative Staff A | Administrative Staff | Verified Payroll Based Journal data inaccuracies and QAA attendance issues |
Inspection Report
Routine
Census: 24
Deficiencies: 9
Date: Sep 28, 2023
Visit Reason
Routine inspection of Cheyenne County Village Inc nursing home to assess compliance with regulatory standards including resident care, infection control, staffing, and food safety.
Findings
The facility had multiple deficiencies including failure to ensure resident dignity, incomplete care plans, inadequate professional care standards, improper catheter care, insufficient staff competency in skin assessments, unsafe food handling practices, inaccurate staffing data submission, lack of evidence of quality assurance committee attendance, and failure to follow infection prevention protocols.
Deficiencies (9)
F 0550: The facility failed to ensure Resident 22 was treated with dignity when staff failed to provide a privacy bag for his indwelling urinary catheter bag, risking an undignified experience.
F 0656: The facility failed to develop a comprehensive care plan for Resident 9's diabetes mellitus, placing her at risk for inadequate care due to uncommunicated care needs.
F 0658: The facility failed to provide care meeting professional standards when staff administered liquids orally to Resident 9 during decreased consciousness, risking choking.
F 0690: The facility failed to provide appropriate care for Resident 20's suprapubic catheter tubing and bag, risking urinary infection.
F 0726: The facility failed to ensure staff had the skill and knowledge to conduct thorough skin assessments for Resident 22, risking ongoing and worsening skin breakdown.
F 0812: The facility failed to prepare, store, and serve food in accordance with professional standards, including unlabeled and undated food items and improper glove use, risking foodborne illness for 24 residents.
F 0851: The facility failed to submit complete and accurate Payroll Based Journaling staffing data, risking unidentified and ongoing inadequate nurse staffing.
F 0868: The facility lacked evidence that required Quality Assessment and Assurance committee members attended quarterly meetings, risking decreased quality of care.
F 0880: The facility failed to follow infection control standards when staff failed to change soiled gloves and perform hand hygiene during personal cares for Residents 22 and 7, increasing infection risk.
Report Facts
Census: 24
Sample size: 12
Dates with no licensed nurse coverage: 51
Accucheck reading: 35
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| CNA M | Certified Nurse Aide | Named in infection control deficiency for failure to change gloves and perform hand hygiene during personal cares |
| Licensed Nurse G | Licensed Nurse | Verified observations related to catheter care and hypoglycemia treatment |
| Administrative Nurse D | Administrative Nurse | Verified multiple findings including catheter care, care planning, professional standards, and infection control |
| Certified Dietary Manager BB | Certified Dietary Manager | Verified food safety deficiencies including unlabeled food and improper glove use |
| Dietary Staff CC | Dietary Staff | Observed using contaminated gloves during food preparation |
| Licensed Nurse H | Licensed Nurse | Performed skin assessments and verified observations related to skin care |
| Administrative Staff A | Administrative Staff | Verified staffing data submission and QAA meeting attendance issues |
Inspection Report
Re-Inspection
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Feb 27, 2023
Visit Reason
An offsite revisit survey was conducted to verify correction of all previous deficiencies cited on 2023-01-25.
Findings
All deficiencies have been corrected as of the compliance date of 2023-02-26, and no new noncompliance was found. The facility is in compliance with all regulations surveyed.
Inspection Report
Original Licensing
Census: 9
Deficiencies: 4
Date: Jan 25, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was the initial survey for the assisted living facility to assess compliance with regulatory requirements.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure quarterly reviews of the emergency management plan with residents and staff, failed to serve food at proper temperatures, failed to store food under safe and sanitary conditions, and failed to comply with tuberculosis screening guidelines for residents.
Deficiencies (4)
26-41-104 (d) Disaster and Emergency Preparedness. The facility failed to ensure quarterly review of the emergency management plan with residents and staff as required.
26-41-206 (d) Food Preparation. Facility staff failed to serve food at the proper temperature as required by regulations.
26-41-206 (e) Facility Food Storage. Facility staff failed to store all food under safe and sanitary conditions, including unsealed food items in the pantry and freezer.
26-41-207 (b) (5-6) (c) Infection Control Policies. The facility failed to comply with tuberculosis screening guidelines, lacking evidence of required TB testing and annual questionnaires for residents.
Report Facts
Census: 9
Sample residents reviewed: 3
Employee records reviewed: 5
Emergency management plan review dates with staff: 3
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Administrator A | Named in findings related to emergency preparedness, food service, and tuberculosis screening deficiencies | |
| Operator/Licensed Nurse B | Licensed Nurse | Confirmed no food temperature logs and unsealed food items |
| Operator/Licensed Nurse A | Licensed Nurse | Confirmed residents did not receive second step TB testing upon admission |
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Jan 25, 2023
Visit Reason
This document is a plan of correction submitted in response to the initial survey conducted at the assisted living facility on January 25, 2023.
Findings
The plan of correction addresses the findings from the initial survey of the assisted living facility conducted on January 25, 2023. Specific deficiencies are referenced in the linked deficiency report.
Inspection Report
Re-Inspection
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Dec 9, 2022
Visit Reason
An offsite revisit survey was conducted to verify correction of all previous deficiencies cited on 2022-10-13.
Findings
All deficiencies have been corrected as of the compliance date of 2022-11-25, and no new noncompliance was found. The facility is in compliance with all regulations surveyed.
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 27
Deficiencies: 13
Date: Oct 13, 2022
Visit Reason
Annual health resurvey inspection of Cheyenne County Village Inc nursing facility to assess compliance with federal regulations.
Findings
The facility had multiple deficiencies including failure to notify physician of significant resident changes, failure to report and investigate abuse, failure to develop and update comprehensive care plans, inadequate discharge planning, inconsistent bathing and ADL care, failure to prevent falls, inappropriate psychotropic medication use, and lack of an antibiotic stewardship program.
Deficiencies (13)
F580: Facility failed to notify Resident 28's physician of unintended urinary catheter removal and condition decline within 24 hours of death, risking unmet care.
F609: Facility failed to report resident-to-resident abuse involving Resident 15 to the State Agency, risking ongoing abuse.
F610: Facility failed to investigate an unwitnessed fall for cognitively impaired Resident 17, risking unidentified abuse or neglect.
F656: Facility failed to develop a comprehensive care plan for Resident 3 with thrombocytopenia, risking complications from bleeding and bruising.
F657: Facility failed to update care plans with interventions for Residents 7, 15, and 23, risking unmet care needs related to behaviors and falls.
F676: Facility failed to provide consistent bathing services for Residents 3 and 17, risking complications related to poor hygiene.
F684: Facility failed to identify and provide interventions for lack of bowel movements for Resident 23, risking impaction.
F689: Facility failed to implement meaningful, resident-centered fall prevention interventions for Residents 17 and 23, increasing risk of falls and injury.
F690: Facility failed to provide appropriate treatment and services to prevent urinary tract infections for Resident 22 by allowing catheter bag to contact contaminated surfaces.
F726: Facility failed to ensure staff possessed skills to assess and respond to Resident 28's condition changes including physician notification, risking unmet care.
F744: Facility failed to provide person-centered dementia care and services to maintain highest practicable wellbeing for Resident 15, risking decreased quality of life.
F758: Facility failed to ensure appropriate diagnosis and stop dates for psychotropic medications for Residents 7 and 17, risking adverse side effects.
F881: Facility failed to maintain an ongoing infection surveillance program including antibiotic stewardship, placing all residents at risk for infection.
Report Facts
Resident census: 27
Resident sample size: 12
Urine output: 100
Platelet count: 4000
Platelet count: 30000
Medication dose: 0.25
Medication dose: 25
Medication dose: 0.5
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Nurse D | Verified multiple findings including lack of physician notification, care plan omissions, and infection control deficiencies | |
| Licensed Nurse G | Provided statements regarding fall prevention and bathing refusals | |
| Certified Nurse Aide N | Provided observations on Resident 17's bathing and mobility | |
| Certified Nurse Aide O | Observed catheter care and assisted Resident 22 and 23 | |
| Certified Medication Aide M | Observed medication administration for Resident 17 | |
| Social Service Designee X | Reported on mental health services for Resident 15 |
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 27
Deficiencies: 14
Date: Oct 13, 2022
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as part of a comprehensive annual survey of the nursing home to assess compliance with regulatory requirements and resident care standards.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to notify physicians of significant resident condition changes, failure to report resident-to-resident abuse, inadequate investigation of falls, incomplete and outdated care plans, inconsistent bathing services, failure to prevent urinary tract infections, improper use of psychotropic medications, and lack of an antibiotic stewardship program.
Deficiencies (14)
The facility failed to notify Resident 28's physician of an unintended removal of an indwelling urinary catheter and a decline in condition within 24 hours of death.
The facility failed to report resident-to-resident abuse involving Resident 15 to the appropriate State Agency.
The facility failed to investigate an unwitnessed fall for Resident 17, placing the resident at risk for unidentified and ongoing abuse or neglect.
The facility failed to develop a comprehensive care plan for Resident 3 with severe thrombocytopenia, risking complications related to bleeding and bruising.
The facility failed to update care plans with interventions for Residents 15, 7, and 23 to address ongoing behaviors and fall risks.
The facility failed to develop a discharge plan for Resident 27 upon admission, risking impaired discharge planning.
The facility failed to provide consistent bathing services for Residents 3 and 17, placing them at risk for complications related to poor hygiene.
The facility failed to identify and provide interventions for lack of bowel movements for Resident 23, risking impaction.
The facility failed to implement meaningful, resident-centered interventions to prevent falls for Residents 17 and 23.
The facility failed to ensure Resident 22's urinary catheter bag remained off contaminated surfaces, increasing risk for urinary tract infections.
The facility failed to ensure staff possessed skills and knowledge to accurately assess and respond to changes in Resident 28's condition including physician notification.
The facility failed to provide person-centered dementia care and services to maintain the highest practicable level of wellbeing for Resident 15.
The facility failed to ensure Resident 7's as needed Ativan had a stop date and Seroquel had an approved diagnosis, and Resident 17 had an approved diagnosis for risperidone use.
The facility failed to maintain an ongoing infection surveillance program including antibiotic stewardship.
Report Facts
Resident census: 27
Sample residents reviewed: 12
Days without bowel movement: 4
Platelet count: 4000
Medication dosage: 40
Medication dosage: 85
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Nurse D | Administrative Nurse | Verified multiple deficiencies including lack of physician notification and care plan issues |
| Licensed Nurse G | Licensed Nurse | Provided statements regarding bathing refusals and fall interventions |
| Certified Nurse Aide N | Certified Nurse Aide | Observed assisting Resident 17 and provided information on falls and behaviors |
| Certified Nurse Aide O | Certified Nurse Aide | Observed assisting Resident 23 and Resident 22 with catheter care and falls |
| Certified Medication Aide M | Certified Medication Aide | Observed administering medication to Resident 17 |
| Social Service Designee X | Social Service Designee | Reported on mental health services for Resident 15 |
Inspection Report
Re-Inspection
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Sep 16, 2021
Visit Reason
An offsite revisit survey was conducted to verify correction of all previous deficiencies cited on 07/28/21.
Findings
All deficiencies have been corrected as of the compliance date of 08/25/21, and no new noncompliance was found. The facility is in compliance with all regulations surveyed.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 28
Deficiencies: 5
Date: Jul 28, 2021
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to investigate complaints related to the facility's failure to ensure complaint survey results were available for public review, failure to revise residents' fall care plans, failure to prevent falls, failure to ensure appropriate use of antipsychotic medication, and failure to store food safely.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation revealed failures in public posting of complaint survey results, fall care plan revisions and fall prevention interventions, appropriate use of antipsychotic medication, and safe food storage practices.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure complaint survey results from the last three years were available for public review. The facility also failed to revise fall care plans and implement timely interventions to prevent falls for several residents, placing them at risk for injury. Additionally, the facility failed to ensure an appropriate diagnosis for the use of antipsychotic medication for one resident and failed to store food in a safe and sanitary manner, placing residents at risk for foodborne illness.
Deficiencies (5)
F 0577: The facility failed to ensure the last three years complaint survey investigation results were available for public review.
F 0657: The facility failed to revise fall care plans and implement timely interventions to prevent falls for residents R6, R11, and R15, placing them at risk for injury.
F 0689: The facility failed to provide adequate supervision and interventions to prevent falls for cognitively impaired residents, including R6, R11, and R15, resulting in multiple falls with injury.
F 0758: The facility failed to ensure an appropriate diagnosis for the use of antipsychotic medication Zyprexa for resident R24, placing the resident at risk for adverse side effects.
F 0812: The facility failed to store food in a safe and sanitary manner, including undated opened food items and frost-covered freezer shelves, placing residents at risk for foodborne illness.
Report Facts
Census: 28
Sampled residents: 12
Fall care plans not revised: 3
Antipsychotic medication days: 7
Frost buildup thickness: 1
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Nurse D | Verified complaint survey results were missing, confirmed fall care plan issues, and verified inappropriate antipsychotic medication diagnosis | |
| Certified Nurse Aide M | Provided observations about resident behavior and fall risks | |
| Licensed Nurse G | Observed assisting resident with transfers and commented on use of alarms | |
| Dietary Staff BB | Verified food storage issues in kitchen |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 28
Deficiencies: 5
Date: Jul 28, 2021
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a Health Resurvey and Complaint Investigations #163711 and #163876 to assess compliance with regulatory requirements.
Complaint Details
The visit was triggered by complaint investigations #163711 and #163876. The facility was found noncompliant in multiple areas including public availability of complaint survey results, fall care planning and prevention, psychotropic medication use, and food safety.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure complaint survey results from the last three years were available for public review, failed to revise fall care plans and implement fall prevention interventions for multiple residents, failed to provide adequate supervision to prevent falls, failed to ensure appropriate diagnosis for antipsychotic medication use, and failed to store food in a safe and sanitary manner.
Deficiencies (5)
F577: The facility failed to ensure the last three years complaint survey investigation results were available for public review.
F657: The facility failed to revise fall care plans and implement timely interventions for residents R6, R11, and R15, placing them at risk for further injury.
F689: The facility failed to provide adequate supervision and interventions to prevent falls for residents R6, R11, and R15, placing them at risk for further falls and injury.
F758: The facility failed to ensure an appropriate diagnosis for the use of antipsychotic medication Zyprexa for resident R24, placing the resident at risk for adverse side effects.
F812: The facility failed to store food in a safe and sanitary manner, including undated opened food items, frost buildup in the freezer, and unclean light fixtures and stove hood, placing residents at risk for foodborne illness.
Report Facts
Resident census: 28
Sample size: 12
Fall risk score: 75
Fall risk score: 15
Fall risk score: 15
Fall risk score: 75
Fall risk score: 75
Fall risk score: 7
AIMS score: 0
Number of undated food items: 5
Frost buildup thickness: 1
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Nurse D | Administrative Nurse | Verified lack of timely fall interventions and inappropriate diagnosis for antipsychotic use |
| Certified Nurse Aide M | Certified Nurse Aide | Reported resident behaviors and fall risks |
| Licensed Nurse G | Licensed Nurse | Assisted resident transfers and discussed fall alarms |
| Dietary Staff BB | Dietary Staff | Verified food storage issues and cleaning responsibilities |
| Certified Nurse Aide N | Certified Nurse Aide | Observed assisting resident with ambulation and fall risk |
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Mar 23, 2020
Visit Reason
A complaint survey was conducted on 3/23/2020 for complaints #151302 and #151311 at Cheyenne County Village in St Francis, KS. Additionally, a Targeted Infection Control Survey/COVID-19 Focused Survey was conducted by CMS on the same date.
Complaint Details
The complaints #151302 and #151311 were investigated and found to be unsubstantiated with no noncompliance identified.
Findings
The allegations made in the complaints were not substantiated and no noncompliance was found. The facility was found to be in compliance with CMS and CDC recommended practices to prepare for COVID-19.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Mar 23, 2020
Visit Reason
A complaint survey was conducted on 3/23/2020 for complaint #151302 and #151311. Additionally, a Targeted Infection Control Survey/COVID-19 Focused Survey was conducted on the same date.
Complaint Details
The allegations made in complaints #151302 and #151311 were not substantiated.
Findings
The allegations made in the complaints were not substantiated and no noncompliance was found. The facility was found to be in compliance with CMS and CDC recommended practices to prepare for COVID-19.
Inspection Report
Re-Inspection
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Oct 9, 2019
Visit Reason
A revisit survey was conducted to verify correction of all previous deficiencies cited on 2019-08-15.
Findings
All deficiencies cited in the prior inspection have been corrected as of the compliance date 2019-09-19. No new noncompliance was found and the facility is in compliance with all regulations surveyed.
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 19
Date: Aug 15, 2019
Visit Reason
This document is a Plan of Correction submitted by the facility in response to deficiencies cited during a prior inspection.
Findings
The Plan of Correction outlines corrective actions for multiple deficiencies including incomplete liability notices, recliner assessments, significant change assessments, care plan updates, weight loss monitoring, fall investigations, infection control, staff training, and QAPI program improvements.
Deficiencies (19)
F582: The Social Service Director will complete and ensure accuracy of liability notices for residents discharged from therapy services.
F604: Nursing will complete recliner assessments to identify restraint use and revise care plans accordingly.
F637: The MDS coordinator and DON will complete significant change assessments and educate staff on change of condition policies.
F655: Care plans will be updated for oxygen therapy and reviewed for accuracy to prevent deficient practices.
F656: Resident weight loss will be monitored and care plans updated with communication to relevant parties.
F657: Falls will be investigated, care plans revised, and staff educated on accident policies and fall protocols.
F688: Restorative programs will be reviewed and care plans updated with staff training on policies and procedures.
F689: Oxygen equipment will be inspected for safety risks and staff educated on safety and supervision policies.
F692: Dietary staff will be educated on weight loss monitoring and care plans updated accordingly.
F730: CNAs will complete required training and HR will track staff education and competencies.
F741: CNAs will complete dementia and behavior care training with HR tracking education needs.
F805: Dietary staff will be trained on proper pureed diet preparation and infection control.
F812: Food storage and refrigerator temperatures will be monitored with staff education on proper procedures.
F825: Therapy orders will be monitored and staff educated on medication and treatment order policies.
F865: The QAPI coordinator will lead training and audits to improve quality assurance and performance improvement.
F867: The Clinical Consultant will audit training and usage of facility quality measurement tools.
F868: The QAPI coordinator will schedule and audit committee meetings to ensure compliance.
F880: Infection preventionist will coordinate infection control program and educate laundry staff on chemical use.
F881: Infection preventionist will update tracking, conduct staff education on antibiotic stewardship, and audit training completion.
Report Facts
Compliance date: Sep 19, 2019
Training hours: 12
Training completion audit: 5
Therapy order review timeframe: 3
Infection control evaluation timeframe: 4
Inspection Report
Re-Inspection
Census: 27
Deficiencies: 19
Date: Aug 15, 2019
Visit Reason
Health resurvey inspection to assess compliance with Medicare/Medicaid regulations and previous deficiencies.
Findings
The facility had multiple deficiencies including failure to provide required Medicare notices, failure to maintain a restraint-free environment, incomplete assessments and care plans, inadequate nutrition management, insufficient nurse aide training, poor infection control, and lack of quality assurance program effectiveness.
Deficiencies (19)
F582 Medicaid/Medicare Coverage/Liability Notice: Facility failed to provide Advance Beneficiary Notice for skilled services to residents 17, 23, and 26, lacking estimated costs and signatures.
F604 Right to be Free from Physical Restraints: Facility failed to ensure Resident 25 was free of physical restraints used for convenience, placing resident at risk for injury.
F637 Comprehensive Assessment After Significant Change: Facility failed to initiate a comprehensive assessment after significant change in status for Resident 25.
F655 Baseline Care Plan: Facility failed to develop a baseline oxygen care plan for Resident 127 reflecting oxygen concentrator placement and tubing hazards.
F656 Develop/Implement Comprehensive Care Plan: Facility failed to develop a nutrition care plan for Resident 1 following significant weight loss.
F657 Care Plan Timing and Revision: Facility failed to review and revise care plans for Residents 9 and 15, including restorative services and accident prevention.
F688 Increase/Prevent Decrease in ROM/Mobility: Facility failed to provide consistent restorative program including PROM for Resident 15.
F689 Free of Accident Hazards/Supervision/Devices: Facility failed to maintain environment free of accident hazards for Residents 9 and 127, including oxygen tubing hazards.
F692 Nutrition/Hydration Status Maintenance: Facility failed to maintain adequate nutrition for Resident 1 with significant weight loss and inadequate monitoring.
F730 Nurse Aide Perform Review-12 hr/yr In-Service: Facility failed to ensure five of eight nurse aides completed required 12 hours of annual in-service training and lacked tracking system.
F741 Sufficient/Competent Staff-Behavioral Health Needs: Facility failed to ensure five of eight staff had required dementia and behavior care training.
F805 Food in Form to Meet Individual Needs: Facility failed to prepare appropriate pureed foods for Residents 2, 5, and 25, with improper consistency and contamination risk.
F812 Food Procurement, Store/Prepare/Serve-Sanitary: Facility failed to store, prepare, and serve food in a sanitary manner, including expired items and improper food handling.
F825 Provide/Obtain Specialized Rehab Services: Facility failed to provide physician ordered physical therapy for Resident 127.
F865 QAPI Prgm/Plan, Disclosure/Good Faith Attmpt: Facility failed to provide effective quality assurance program to identify and correct multiple quality deficiencies.
F867 QAPI/QAA Improvement Activities: Facility failed to develop and implement appropriate plans of action to correct identified quality deficiencies.
F868 QAA Committee: Facility failed to maintain a Quality Assessment and Assurance Committee that met quarterly with required membership attendance.
F880 Infection Prevention & Control: Facility lacked a structured infection prevention and control program and failed to prevent transmission of infections.
F881 Antibiotic Stewardship Program: Facility failed to develop and implement an antibiotic stewardship program including use protocols and monitoring.
Report Facts
Resident census: 27
Sample size: 15
Weight loss percentage: 8.2
Missed restorative therapy sessions: 17
Expired food items: 6
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Nurse D | Administrative Nurse | Interviewed and verified multiple deficiencies including infection control and quality assurance |
| Licensed Nurse G | Licensed Nurse | Designated infection control preventist, interviewed about infection control and antibiotic stewardship |
| Dietary Staff BB | Dietary Staff | Interviewed about food preparation and nutrition monitoring |
| Certified Nurse Aide M | Certified Nurse Aide | Responsible for restorative therapy, confirmed missed sessions |
| Consultant HH | Dietary Consultant | Interviewed about nutrition monitoring and weight loss |
| Consultant GG | Therapy Consultant | Interviewed about physical therapy services for Resident 127 |
| Activity Staff Z | Activity Staff | Took over quality assurance program recently, no structured program in place |
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Apr 3, 2019
Visit Reason
This document is a plan of correction related to deficiencies cited during a prior inspection visit.
Findings
An offsite visit was conducted for deficiencies cited on March 7, 2019. The deficiencies were corrected with an effective date of April 2, 2019.
Inspection Report
Abbreviated Survey
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Mar 7, 2019
Visit Reason
An abbreviated survey was conducted to determine if the facility is in compliance with Federal participation requirements for nursing homes participating in the Medicare and/or Medicaid program.
Findings
The survey found a 'D' level deficiency indicating no actual harm but with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy. The facility submitted a plan of correction which was reviewed and accepted, resulting in a finding of substantial compliance effective April 2, 2019.
Deficiencies (1)
The facility had a 'D' level deficiency indicating no actual harm but with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 28
Deficiencies: 3
Date: Mar 7, 2019
Visit Reason
Complaint investigation #138900 was conducted due to allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment involving injuries of unknown source and failure to report incidents timely.
Complaint Details
Complaint investigation #138900 involved allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment. The facility failed to report an incident timely, with reporting delayed by 24 days. Administrative staff acknowledged breakdowns in the reporting system.
Findings
The facility failed to timely report an incident involving a resident's laceration requiring emergency care, failed to update care plans after accidents and falls for three sampled residents, and failed to provide wound care as ordered by the physician for one resident.
Deficiencies (3)
F 609: The facility failed to report to the state agency in a timely manner an incident where Resident #1 sustained a laceration requiring emergency room care and 30 sutures.
F 657: The facility failed to update and revise care plans for 3 sampled residents after accidents and falls, lacking documentation of injuries and interventions to prevent future harm.
F 684: The facility failed to provide wound care as ordered by the physician for Resident #1, with dressing changes not performed as directed, risking infection and further skin damage.
Report Facts
Residents in census: 28
Sutures required: 30
Days delayed reporting: 24
Dressing change delay: 5
Dressing change delay: 5
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Nurse G | Licensed Nurse | Prepared and applied wound dressing for Resident #1 |
| Licensed Nurse H | Licensed Nurse | Verified dressing change orders and care plan updates for Resident #1 |
| Administrative Staff A | Acknowledged unawareness and breakdown in incident reporting | |
| Administrative Staff B | Unaware of incident until notified by resident's representative | |
| Administrative Nurse C | Administrative Nurse | Verified failures in reporting and care plan updates |
Inspection Report
Re-Inspection
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Dec 7, 2018
Visit Reason
An offsite revisit survey was conducted to verify correction of all previous deficiencies cited on 2018-11-05.
Findings
All deficiencies have been corrected as of the compliance date of 2018-12-05, and no new noncompliance was found. The facility is in compliance with all regulations surveyed.
Inspection Report
Re-Inspection
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Nov 5, 2018
Visit Reason
The visit was conducted to determine if the facility was in compliance with Federal participation requirements for nursing homes participating in the Medicare and/or Medicaid program.
Findings
The survey found the most serious deficiency to be a widespread 'F' level deficiency that constitutes no actual harm but has the potential for more than minimal harm without immediate jeopardy. The facility submitted a plan of correction which was accepted, and the facility was found to be in substantial compliance effective 2018-12-05.
Deficiencies (1)
The facility had a widespread 'F' level deficiency that constitutes no actual harm but has potential for more than minimal harm without immediate jeopardy.
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 7
Date: Nov 5, 2018
Visit Reason
This document is a Plan of Correction submitted by the facility in response to deficiencies cited during the inspection conducted on 11/05/2018.
Findings
The plan addresses multiple deficiencies including resident dignity during meals, safety hazards related to chemical storage and appliance use, nursing staff competency, medication regimen reviews, dietary concerns with pureed diets, and infection control practices including isolation precautions and PPE use.
Deficiencies (7)
F550: The facility failed to provide appropriate seating and sufficient staff assistance to residents during meals, compromising resident dignity.
F689: The stove in the activity room was left plugged in and sanitizing wipes were stored in an unlocked cabinet, posing safety hazards.
F726: The facility lacked a comprehensive nursing staff competency program to identify and address skill needs.
F756: The facility failed to obtain appropriate risk versus benefit rationale for continued use of certain medications for resident #20.
F757: The facility did not properly review and document diagnoses for unnecessary medications prescribed to resident #20.
F804: The facility failed to provide pureed diet recipes that conserve nutritive value and ensure proper preparation by kitchen staff.
F880: The facility did not consistently follow infection control procedures including PPE use, hand hygiene, and cleaning of isolation rooms.
Report Facts
Plan of Correction completion date: Dec 5, 2018
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 25
Deficiencies: 7
Date: Nov 5, 2018
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a Health Resurvey and Complaint Investigations #133812 and #133728 to assess compliance with resident rights, safety, nursing competency, medication management, nutrition, and infection control.
Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related as indicated by the Health Resurvey and Complaint Investigations #133812 and #133728. Specific complaints included failure to promote resident dignity, unsafe environment hazards, nursing competency issues, medication management concerns, nutrition preparation, and infection control breaches.
Findings
The facility failed to promote resident dignity during dining, ensure a safe environment free of hazards, implement nursing competency validation, follow up on pharmacist recommendations for psychotropic medications, prepare pureed food properly, and maintain infection prevention and control practices including proper glove use and cleaning protocols.
Deficiencies (7)
F550 Resident Rights: The facility failed to promote dignity during dining services for 3 residents by staff standing over residents while assisting with meals and loudly announcing private information.
F689 Free of Accident Hazards: The facility failed to provide a safe environment by leaving an operable stove accessible and unlocked disinfectant wipes unsecured, risking injury to cognitively impaired residents.
F726 Competent Nursing Staff: The facility failed to implement a competency validation program for nursing staff, placing residents at risk of improper care.
F756 Drug Regimen Review: The facility failed to follow up on pharmacist recommendations to obtain a risk versus benefit rationale for continued use of Risperdal and Zoloft for one resident.
F757 Drug Regimen Free from Unnecessary Drugs: The facility failed to ensure one resident was free from unnecessary drug use of psychotropic medications without adequate indications or rationale.
F804 Nutritive Value/Appearance: The facility failed to prepare pureed food by methods that conserved nutritive value for 2 residents, lacking recipes and proper preparation techniques.
F880 Infection Prevention & Control: The facility failed to prevent infection transmission by not changing gloves during perineal care for 3 residents, improper cleaning of a contact isolation room, and not wearing appropriate personal protective equipment.
Report Facts
Census: 25
Residents sampled: 14
Residents reviewed for unnecessary drug use: 5
Meatballs blended: 10
BIMS score: 7
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Nurse D | Administrative Nurse | Verified observations and stated expectations regarding dignity, safety, competency validation, medication follow-up, and infection control |
| Dietary Staff BB | Dietary Staff | Verified dining observations and infection control findings |
| Dietary Staff CC | Dietary Staff | Observed yelling across dining room about resident's toileting needs |
| Dietary Staff DD | Dietary Staff | Prepared pureed meals without recipes |
| Dietary Manager EE | Dietary Manager | Confirmed lack of pureed food recipes |
| Nurse Aide N | Nurse Aide | Observed standing over residents during feeding and improper glove use during perineal care |
| Nurse Aide O | Nurse Aide | Observed not wearing gown in isolation room, improper glove use during perineal care |
| Nurse Aide Q | Nurse Aide | Observed assisting with perineal care without glove changes |
| Nurse M | Nurse | Reported resident agitation and medication refusal |
| Housekeeping Staff U | Housekeeping Staff | Observed improper cleaning of contact isolation bathroom |
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Jun 15, 2017
Visit Reason
This visit was conducted as a post-certification revisit to verify that previously identified deficiencies have been corrected.
Findings
All previously reported deficiencies identified by regulation numbers 483.10(i)(2), 483.25(d)(1)(2)(n)(1)-(3), and 483.45(b)(2)(3)(g)(h) were corrected as of the revisit date.
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 3
Date: May 22, 2017
Visit Reason
This document is a Plan of Correction submitted in response to deficiencies identified during a regulatory inspection of Good Sam Cheyenne County facility.
Findings
The plan addresses deficiencies related to housekeeping and maintenance, accident hazards, and drug records management. Corrective actions include environmental quality improvements, securing hazardous items, and updating medication storage and monitoring procedures.
Deficiencies (3)
F-253 Housekeeping and Maintenance Services: Concerns about incontinence and associated odor were addressed by increased toileting frequency, removal of carpet to expose tile flooring, and replacement of cloth recliner with vinyl-covered recliner for cleaning.
F-323 Free of Accident Hazards/Supervision/Devices: Hazardous items such as paring knives and screwdrivers were removed from unlocked areas and weekly checks were implemented to prevent recurrence.
F-431 Drug Records, Label/Store Drugs & Biologicals: Expired nebulizer solutions were removed, medication lists updated, and monthly monitoring of e-Kit medications was established with staff inservice planned.
Report Facts
Date of corrective action completion: May 25, 2017
Date of carpet removal materials purchase: May 24, 2017
Date of recliner replacement: May 28, 2017
Date hazardous items removed: Jun 1, 2017
Date expired meds removed: May 15, 2017
Date for nursing staff inservice: Jun 15, 2017
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Paulsen | Administrator | Administrator responsible for plan of correction and submitted the document |
| Shirley Boltz | Contact person for plan of correction assistance |
Inspection Report
Re-Inspection
Census: 29
Deficiencies: 3
Date: May 22, 2017
Visit Reason
The inspection was a health resurvey to assess compliance with previously cited deficiencies and overall facility conditions.
Findings
The facility failed to maintain a sanitary and comfortable environment due to persistent urine odor in a resident's room and hallway, failed to provide an environment free from accident hazards due to unsecured knives and tools, and failed to ensure medications were properly labeled and not expired in the medication room.
Deficiencies (3)
483.10(i)(2) Housekeeping and maintenance services were inadequate to maintain a sanitary and comfortable interior, evidenced by persistent urine odor in Resident #25's room and the south hall.
483.25(d)(1)(2)(n)(1)-(3) The facility failed to provide an environment free from accident hazards by leaving knives and a screwdriver unsecured and lacking a policy for their storage.
483.45(b)(2)(3)(g)(h) The facility failed to ensure medications were not expired and properly labeled in the medication room, including expired nebulizer solutions and emergency kit medications.
Report Facts
Census: 29
Sample size: 9
Expired medication count: 3
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 1
Date: May 22, 2017
Visit Reason
A Health survey was conducted to determine if the facility complies with Federal participation requirements for nursing homes participating in Medicare and/or Medicaid programs.
Findings
The survey found the most serious deficiencies to be 'E' level, constituting no actual harm but with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy. The facility submitted a plan of correction and was found to be in substantial compliance based on credible allegation of compliance and evidence of correction.
Deficiencies (1)
The facility had 'E' level deficiencies indicating no actual harm but potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Irina Strakhova | Licensure Certification & Enforcement Manager | Signed the report and communicated findings and compliance status. |
Inspection Report
Life Safety
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Jan 18, 2017
Visit Reason
A Life Safety Code survey was conducted to determine if the facility complied with Federal requirements for nursing homes participating in Medicare and/or Medicaid programs.
Findings
The survey found the most serious deficiencies at an "F" level, indicating no harm but with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy. Remedies including denial of payments and possible termination of provider agreement were recommended if substantial compliance is not achieved.
Report Facts
Effective date for denial of payments: Apr 18, 2017
Effective date for provider agreement termination: Jul 18, 2017
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Irina Strakhova | Licensure Certification & Enforcement Manager | Signed the survey report and correspondence |
| Brenda McNorton | Director of Fire Prevention Division | Contact for Informal Dispute Resolution process |
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Jan 10, 2017
Visit Reason
This post-certification revisit was conducted to verify that previously identified deficiencies had been corrected as documented in the CMS-2567 Statement of Deficiencies and Plan of Correction.
Findings
All previously cited deficiencies related to regulations 483.20(d)(3), 483.10(k)(2), 483.25, 483.25(c), and 483.75(e)(5)-(7) were corrected as of 12/15/2016.
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 4
Date: Dec 15, 2016
Visit Reason
This document is a Plan of Correction submitted in response to deficiencies identified during a complaint investigation at Good Sam Cheyenne.
Complaint Details
This Plan of Correction responds to deficiencies identified during a complaint investigation at Good Sam Cheyenne dated 11/23/2016.
Findings
The plan addresses multiple deficiencies related to care plan revisions, resident change of condition protocols, treatment and services for pressure sores, and nurse aide registry verification. The facility outlines corrective actions including staff education, policy adherence, and ongoing monitoring.
Deficiencies (4)
F-280: Care plans must be revised promptly when a resident has a change of condition, with interventions planned and communicated to appropriate staff. Staff received education on care plan revisions.
F-309: The Director of Nursing Services and Charge Nurse must be notified of every resident change in condition and hospital transfer, with vital signs monitored and documentation audited. Staff education on related protocols was conducted.
F-314: Nursing staff must follow physician orders and care plans to treat and prevent pressure ulcers, updating care plans as needed. Staff received education on care plan revisions and pressure ulcer policies.
F-496: Human Resources and Staff Development will verify nurse aide registry and background checks for all employees, adding results to employee files as part of hiring checklists.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 26
Deficiencies: 4
Date: Nov 23, 2016
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation #108073 and partial extended survey to evaluate compliance with care planning, treatment, and nursing aide registry verification requirements.
Complaint Details
Complaint investigation #108073 focused on care planning, treatment, and staff registry verification. The complaint was substantiated with findings of deficient care and documentation leading to resident harm and death.
Findings
The facility failed to update a resident's care plan to include physician-ordered pressure reducing boots, failed to thoroughly assess and document a resident's condition after a hospital return leading to resident death, failed to provide necessary treatment to prevent pressure ulcers, and failed to follow up on background check results for several employees.
Deficiencies (4)
F280: The facility failed to update a resident's care plan to include physician-ordered blue pressure reducing boots to prevent pressure ulcers.
F309: The facility failed to thoroughly assess and document a resident's condition after hospital return, resulting in resident death and immediate jeopardy.
F314: The facility failed to follow physician orders to provide pressure ulcer prevention treatments including use of heel protectors and pressure reducing boots, placing the resident at risk for worsening ulcers.
F496: The facility failed to follow up on background check results for 4 of 5 employees reviewed, risking resident safety.
Report Facts
Resident census: 26
Stage 2 pressure ulcers: 5
Foreign body size: 3
Oxygen saturation: 87
Ativan dosage: 1
Inspection Report
Abbreviated Survey
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Nov 23, 2016
Visit Reason
An abbreviated survey was conducted to determine if the facility was in compliance with Federal participation requirements for nursing homes participating in Medicare and/or Medicaid programs.
Findings
The facility was found not in substantial compliance and was cited for deficiencies constituting immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety from November 11 through November 23, 2016. Enforcement remedies including denial of payment for new admissions were imposed.
Deficiencies (1)
F309, "J", CFR 483.25 deficiency was cited indicating substandard quality of care that constituted immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
Report Facts
Denial of payment effective date: Dec 18, 2016
Recommended termination date: May 23, 2017
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Caryl Gill | Complaint Coordinator | Named as contact for questions regarding the survey and enforcement |
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 6
Date: Jan 5, 2016
Visit Reason
This document is a Plan of Correction submitted by the facility to address deficiencies cited in a prior inspection report.
Findings
The plan outlines corrective actions for multiple deficiencies including notification of significant changes, activities for cognitively impaired residents, environmental hazards, food nutritive value and handling, and infection control procedures.
Deficiencies (6)
F-157 Notify of significant changes. Dietary staff will thicken liquids at the table when residents are seated to eat and monitor compliance through audits and logs.
F-248 Activities Meet Interests/Needs of Each Resident. Care plans for cognitively impaired residents will be updated to include preferred activities and staff will document and assist with one-to-one and group activities.
F-323 Environment Free of Hazards. Dietary staff will follow policy to thicken liquids at the table and ensure residents with thickened liquids do not have water pitchers in rooms.
F-364 Food Nutritive Value, Appearance, Palatability, Temperature. Cooks will follow pureed food instructions and temperature checks will be recorded per policy.
F-371 Safe Food Handling Practice. Food and non-food items will not be stored on the floor; staff will receive refresher training on hygiene and food handling.
F-441 Infection Control. Policy will be upgraded to ensure oxygen tubing and accessories are stored in plastic bags when not in use, with audits added to infection control monitoring.
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Paulsen | Administrator | Submitted the Plan of Correction |
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Jan 5, 2016
Visit Reason
This visit was a post-certification revisit to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies from the CMS-2567 Statement of Deficiencies and Plan of Correction.
Findings
All previously reported deficiencies identified by regulation or LSC provision numbers were corrected as of the revisit date.
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Dec 14, 2015
Visit Reason
A Health survey was conducted to determine if the facility is in compliance with Federal participation requirements for nursing homes participating in Medicare and/or Medicaid programs.
Findings
The survey found the most serious deficiencies to be 'E' level deficiencies, pattern, constituting no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy. The facility submitted a plan of correction which was accepted, and the facility was found to be in substantial compliance based on the credible allegation of compliance and the plan.
Deficiencies (1)
The facility had 'E' level deficiencies indicating a pattern of noncompliance that constitutes no actual harm but has potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Irina Strakhova | Enforcement Coordinator | Signed the enforcement letter regarding the plan of correction and compliance status. |
Inspection Report
Re-Inspection
Census: 29
Deficiencies: 6
Date: Dec 14, 2015
Visit Reason
The inspection was a Health Resurvey to assess compliance with regulatory requirements and to verify correction of previous deficiencies.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to notify the physician of changes in resident condition, failure to provide individualized activities, failure to provide thickened liquids as ordered leading to choking risk, failure to maintain food temperature and palatability for pureed meals, unsafe food handling and storage practices, and improper storage of oxygen and respiratory equipment increasing infection risk.
Deficiencies (6)
F 157: The facility failed to notify the physician regarding Resident #1 not consistently receiving nectar thickened liquids as ordered.
F 248: The facility failed to provide an individualized activity program to meet the needs of Resident #17 with moderately impaired cognition.
F 323: The facility failed to ensure Resident #1 received nectar thickened liquids to prevent choking or aspiration.
F 364: The facility failed to ensure food met recommended temperature and followed puree recipes to conserve nutritional value for 2 residents receiving pureed meals.
F 371: The facility failed to provide safe food handling and storage practices, including use of contaminated gloves and improper storage of supplies.
F 441: The facility failed to properly store reusable oxygen and respiratory equipment to prevent infection spread for 7 residents receiving oxygen therapy.
Report Facts
Resident census: 29
Sample size: 12
Residents receiving oxygen therapy: 7
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Dietary Staff H | Named in findings related to food preparation, handling, and contamination | |
| Dietary Staff J | Verified thickener use and food handling procedures | |
| Dietary Staff I | Verified food temperature and safe food handling practices | |
| Nurse B | Verified thickened liquid orders and storage practices | |
| Administrative Nurse G | Reported on resident condition and physician notification | |
| Nurse Aide G | Observed transferring resident and activity participation | |
| Nurse Aide A | Stated staff had not been instructed on storage of respiratory equipment | |
| Nurse C | Provided information on oxygen therapy residents and policy | |
| Activity Staff F | Verified resident activity participation and needs |
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 3
Date: Oct 16, 2015
Visit Reason
This document is a Plan of Correction submitted in response to deficiencies cited during the Good Sam Cheyenne County 1st RV Complaint inspection.
Findings
The facility addressed three deficiencies related to nursing assessment, physician notification, and medication administration through refresher trainings and policy updates. The plan includes monthly monitoring of deficiency remedies at QAPI meetings.
Deficiencies (3)
F157-D Physician Notification. Nursing staff received refresher training on nursing assessment and physician notification (Change in Condition Evaluation or CICE) with meetings completed on Sept. 30 and Oct. 5, 2015.
F309-G Provide Care/Services for Highest Well Being. Nursing staff received refresher training on nursing assessment and physician notification (CICE) with meetings completed on Sept. 30 and Oct. 5, 2015.
F333-D Residents Free of Significant Med Errors. Licensed nursing staff received refresher training on medication administration and use of local pharmacy with meeting completed on Sept. 30, 2015.
Report Facts
Deficiencies cited: 3
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Paulsen | Administrator | Submitted the Plan of Correction |
Inspection Report
Life Safety
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Oct 14, 2015
Visit Reason
A Life Safety Code survey was conducted by the State Fire Marshal's Office to determine if the facility complied with Federal requirements for nursing homes participating in Medicare and/or Medicaid programs.
Findings
The survey found the most serious deficiencies at the facility to be at 'F' level, indicating no harm but with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy. Remedies including denial of payments and possible termination of provider agreement were recommended if substantial compliance is not achieved.
Deficiencies (1)
The facility was found to have deficiencies at the 'F' level in Life Safety Code compliance, indicating no harm but potential for more than minimal harm without immediate jeopardy.
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Irina Strakhova | Enforcement Coordinator | Signed the enforcement letter regarding Life Safety Code survey results. |
| Brenda McNorton | Director of Fire Prevention Division | Contact for Informal Dispute Resolution process. |
Inspection Report
Re-Inspection
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Oct 7, 2015
Visit Reason
This visit was a revisit conducted on October 7, 2015, following an abbreviated survey on August 27, 2015, to verify that the facility had achieved and maintained compliance with Federal requirements for nursing homes participating in Medicare and Medicaid programs.
Complaint Details
This action is based on deficiencies found on the current survey and a complaint survey conducted on September 20, 2015.
Findings
The revisit found the most serious deficiency to be a 'G' level deficiency, indicating actual harm or above. Due to these deficiencies, a denial of payment for new Medicare and Medicaid admissions was imposed effective September 20, 2015, and termination of the provider agreement was recommended if substantial compliance was not achieved by February 27, 2016.
Deficiencies (1)
The revisit identified a 'G' level deficiency indicating actual harm or above to residents.
Report Facts
Denial of payment effective date: Sep 20, 2015
Provider agreement termination recommendation date: Feb 27, 2016
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Mary Jane Kennedy | Complaint Coordinator | Named as contact for questions concerning the instructions contained in the letter |
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 2
Date: Oct 7, 2015
Visit Reason
This is a post-certification revisit to verify that previously cited deficiencies have been corrected as per the CMS-2567 Statement of Deficiencies and Plan of Correction.
Findings
The report confirms that deficiencies identified under regulations 483.20(d), 483.20(k)(1), and 483.25(h) were corrected by 08/27/2015. No uncorrected deficiencies remain.
Deficiencies (2)
Regulation 483.20(d), 483.20(k)(1): Previously cited deficiencies were corrected by 08/27/2015.
Regulation 483.25(h): Previously cited deficiency was corrected by 08/27/2015.
Report Facts
Correction completion date: Aug 27, 2015
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 30
Deficiencies: 3
Date: Oct 7, 2015
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a Non-Compliance Revisit and Complaint investigation (#91506) related to failure to notify physician of resident condition changes and medication administration errors.
Complaint Details
Complaint #91506 triggered the investigation. The complaint was substantiated as the facility failed to notify the physician timely, failed to provide adequate care, and failed to administer medications as ordered.
Findings
The facility failed to notify the physician of a resident's change in condition related to a urinary tract infection (UTI) for 6 days, failed to provide necessary care and services resulting in hospitalization for sepsis, and failed to administer prescribed antibiotics resulting in significant medication errors.
Deficiencies (3)
483.10(b)(11) The facility failed to notify the physician of a change in Resident #1's condition related to a UTI for 6 days after physical decline was observed.
483.25 The facility failed to provide necessary care and services for Resident #1, who required hospitalization for sepsis secondary to untreated UTI.
483.25(m)(2) The facility failed to ensure Resident #1 was free from significant medication errors by missing 5 of 10 scheduled antibiotic doses for UTI treatment.
Report Facts
Resident census: 30
Sample size: 3
Missed antibiotic doses: 5
White blood cell count: 15.25
Blood pressure: 161
Pulse: 107
Temperature: 100.9
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse A | Reported resident appeared to sleep more than normal and did not administer antibiotic due to medication unavailability | |
| Nurse B | Verified missed antibiotic doses and failure to notify Director of Nursing | |
| Administrative Nurse D | Verified resident decline and failure to notify physician timely | |
| Nurse E | Physician's Office Nurse | Confirmed missed antibiotic doses contributed to resident's decline and hospitalization |
| Physician F | Physician | Verified missed antibiotic doses contributed to resident's decline and expected immediate notification of condition changes |
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 2
Date: Oct 7, 2015
Visit Reason
This visit was conducted as a post-certification revisit to verify that previously cited deficiencies have been corrected.
Findings
The report confirms that deficiencies previously reported under regulations 483.20(d), 483.20(k)(1), and 483.25(h) were corrected by 08/27/2015.
Deficiencies (2)
Regulation 483.20(d), 483.20(k)(1): Previously cited deficiencies were corrected by 08/27/2015.
Regulation 483.25(h): Previously cited deficiency was corrected by 08/27/2015.
Inspection Report
Abbreviated Survey
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Aug 27, 2015
Visit Reason
An abbreviated survey was conducted to determine if the facility was in compliance with Federal participation requirements for nursing homes participating in Medicare and/or Medicaid programs.
Findings
The survey found the facility was not in substantial compliance and that conditions constituted immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety from July 12, 2015 through August 27, 2015 related to F309, CFR 483.25 and F323, CFR 483.25(h). Enforcement remedies including denial of payment for new admissions were imposed.
Deficiencies (1)
The facility was found noncompliant with F309, CFR 483.25 and F323, CFR 483.25(h), constituting immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety from July 12, 2015 through August 27, 2015.
Report Facts
Denial of payment effective date: Sep 20, 2015
Recommended termination date: Feb 27, 2016
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jeffery Paulsen | Administrator | Facility administrator named in the report |
| Mary Jane Kennedy | Complaint Coordinator | Signed the report as Complaint Coordinator |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 29
Deficiencies: 4
Date: Aug 27, 2015
Visit Reason
Complaint Investigation #89746 and partial extended survey were conducted to investigate concerns related to resident care and supervision.
Complaint Details
Complaint Investigation #89746 was conducted due to concerns about failure to notify physician of resident condition changes, inadequate care planning, and inadequate supervision leading to resident harm and death.
Findings
The facility failed to notify the physician about a resident's prolonged constipation leading to fecal impaction and subsequent death. Additionally, the facility did not develop a comprehensive care plan for bowel management and failed to provide adequate supervision for a cognitively impaired resident who eloped from the facility while seat belted in a wheelchair.
Deficiencies (4)
F157: The facility failed to notify the physician when Resident #1 did not have a bowel movement for 7 days on two occasions, resulting in fecal impaction and hospitalization.
F279: The facility failed to develop a comprehensive care plan for bowel management for Resident #1 with a history of constipation.
F309: The facility failed to provide necessary care and services for bowel management for Resident #1, who developed fecal impaction and died, placing the resident in immediate jeopardy.
F323: The facility failed to provide adequate supervision for Resident #1 who eloped from the facility while seat belted in a wheelchair, placing the resident in immediate jeopardy.
Report Facts
Resident census: 29
Days without bowel movement: 7
Temperature: 99.9
Temperature outside: 96.8
Heat index: 97.1
Distance from highway: 150
Highway speed limit: 45
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Physician H | Physician | Notified that resident had no bowel movement for 7 days and disagreed with radiology report |
| Administrative Nurse F | Administrative Nurse | Provided statements about bowel management policies and supervision failures |
| Nurse Aide A | Nurse Aide | Reported resident elopement and observations of resident behavior |
| Nurse Aide B | Nurse Aide | Reported resident elopement and observations of resident behavior |
| Nurse D | Nurse | Provided statements about resident condition and bowel management alerts |
| Nurse G | Nurse | Reported lack of physical assessment after resident vomited |
| Nurse E | Nurse | Reported observations during resident elopement event |
| Nurse Aide C | Nurse Aide | Reported resident wandering behavior and complaints of stomach pain |
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 5
Date: Aug 13, 2015
Visit Reason
This document is a Plan of Correction submitted in response to deficiencies cited during a complaint investigation at Good Sam Cheyenne.
Complaint Details
This Plan of Correction responds to deficiencies cited during a complaint investigation at Good Sam Cheyenne.
Findings
The plan addresses deficiencies related to elopement risk and bowel management, including staff training, policy updates, and monitoring procedures to ensure compliance and resident safety.
Deficiencies (5)
F0000: This plan of correction constitutes a written allegation of substantial compliance with Federal Medicare and Medicaid requirements. Deficiency remedies will be monitored monthly at QAPI meetings starting Sept. 24, 2015.
F157-D: Deficiencies related to nursing assessment of resident bowel management status and physician and charge nurse notification were addressed with licensed nurse and CNA training completed by August 27, 2015.
F279-D: Corrective actions include nursing assessment of bowel management and timely physician and charge nurse notification, with training completed by August 27, 2015.
F309-J: Deficiencies involving nursing assessment and physician notification for bowel management were addressed with protocols, daily audits, and mandatory refresher education completed by August 27, 2015.
F323-J: Staff refresher training and improvements to the door alarm system were implemented to address elopement risk, including emergency in-service on August 13, 2015, remote video/audio monitoring since August 20, and plans for digital alarm system installation.
Report Facts
Completion Date: Aug 13, 2015
Completion Date: Aug 25, 2015
Completion Date: Aug 27, 2015
Completion Date: Aug 20, 2015
Completion Date: Aug 31, 2015
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Paulsen | Administrator | Administrator responsible for Plan of Correction submission and oversight |
| Shirley Boltz | Contact for Plan of Correction assistance |
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Nov 15, 2014
Visit Reason
This visit was a post-certification revisit to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies from the prior survey conducted on 2014-10-22.
Findings
All previously cited deficiencies identified by regulation numbers F0253, F0280, F0309, F0323, F0329, F0332, F0428, and F0441 were corrected as of the revisit date 2014-11-15.
Report Facts
Deficiencies corrected: 8
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 8
Date: Oct 22, 2014
Visit Reason
This document is a Plan of Correction submitted in response to deficiencies cited during an inspection on October 22, 2014.
Findings
The facility addressed multiple deficiencies related to housekeeping, care planning, medication management, accident hazards, drug regimen, medication errors, and infection control. Corrective actions include staff education, policy revisions, equipment updates, and contracting a new pharmacy consultant.
Deficiencies (8)
F253-D Housekeeping and maintenance services were deficient, including unlabeled towel bars, discolored toilet seats, and unclean ceiling light covers. Corrective actions include labeling, replacing, and cleaning as well as staff education.
F280-D Care plans were not updated promptly after resident incidents. Staff will be educated to update care plans immediately or notify the DNS if delayed.
F309-D Neuro checks following unwitnessed falls were not fully documented. Staff will be reminded to document neuro assessments fully.
F323-E Treatment cart was found unattended and unlocked in a public area accessible to residents. Staff will be educated to lock the cart and follow medication storage procedures.
F329-E The facility failed to obtain weekly blood pressures for four residents on anti-hypertensive medications. A new policy will require weekly vitals for all residents.
F332-D Medication errors occurred, including a transcription error on the MAR. The MAR was corrected and pharmacy consultant services will be enhanced.
F428-E The consulting pharmacist failed to identify missing blood pressures and a medication dosage error. Re-education and contracting a new pharmacist are planned.
F441-F Infection control deficiencies included improper use of nasal cannula tubing bags and cleaning practices. Staff will be re-educated and new cleaning procedures trialed.
Report Facts
Residents missing weekly blood pressures: 4
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Paulsen | Administrator | Named as responsible person for multiple deficiencies and submitted the Plan of Correction |
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Oct 22, 2014
Visit Reason
The visit was conducted to determine if the facility is in compliance with Federal participation requirements for nursing homes participating in the Medicare and/or Medicaid program.
Findings
The survey found a most serious deficiency at level "F", widespread, constituting no actual harm but with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy. The facility submitted a plan of correction which was accepted, and the facility was found to be in substantial compliance based on the credible allegation of compliance.
Deficiencies (1)
A level F deficiency was cited, indicating widespread noncompliance with no actual harm but potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Inspection Report
Re-Inspection
Census: 34
Deficiencies: 7
Date: Oct 22, 2014
Visit Reason
The visit was a health resurvey to assess compliance with previously cited deficiencies and overall facility regulatory requirements.
Findings
The facility failed to maintain a sanitary, orderly, and comfortable environment, failed to revise care plans and assess neurological status after falls, failed to prevent accidents and medication errors, failed to obtain weekly blood pressures for residents on anti-hypertensive medications, and failed to maintain an effective infection control program.
Deficiencies (7)
F253: The facility failed to maintain a sanitary, orderly, and comfortable interior, with issues including unmarked towel bars, damaged doors, discolored toilet seats, bugs in lighting fixtures, and improperly stored food items.
F280: The facility failed to review and revise the care plan to prevent further falls for Resident #31 after multiple falls and related injuries.
F309: The facility failed to assess and reassess neurological status for Resident #31 after falls as required by policy.
F323: The facility failed to ensure a safe environment free of accident hazards, including leaving an unlocked treatment cart with medications accessible to residents and inadequate supervision to prevent falls for Resident #31.
F329: The facility failed to obtain weekly blood pressure readings for four residents on anti-hypertensive medications and failed to administer medications according to physician orders and pharmacy recommendations, resulting in medication errors.
F428: The facility's consultant pharmacist failed to identify and report missing weekly blood pressure documentation for multiple residents and a medication transcription error for Resident #31.
F441: The facility failed to maintain an effective infection control program, including improper cleaning and sanitizing of resident bathrooms, inadequate infection tracking, and failure to follow infection control precautions during toileting and oxygen equipment storage.
Report Facts
Census: 34
Medication error rate: 8
Number of residents reviewed for medication errors: 8
Number of residents reviewed for unnecessary medications: 5
Number of residents reviewed for infection control: 10
Inspection Report
Life Safety
Deficiencies: 1
Date: May 13, 2014
Visit Reason
A Life Safety Code survey was conducted to determine if the facility complied with Federal requirements for nursing homes participating in Medicare and/or Medicaid programs.
Findings
The survey found the most serious deficiencies to be 'F' level, widespread, with no harm but potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy. Remedies including denial of payments and possible termination of provider agreement were recommended if substantial compliance is not achieved.
Deficiencies (1)
The facility was found to have 'F' level deficiencies that were widespread with no immediate jeopardy but potential for more than minimal harm.
Report Facts
Effective date for denial of payments: Aug 13, 2014
Effective date for provider agreement termination: Nov 13, 2014
IDR request deadline: 10
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Brenda McNorton | Director of Fire Prevention Division | Contact for Informal Dispute Resolution process |
| Irina Strakhova | Enforcement Coordinator | Signed enforcement letter |
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 8
Date: Oct 22, 2013
Visit Reason
This post-certification revisit was conducted to verify that previously cited deficiencies from the CMS-2567 Statement of Deficiencies and Plan of Correction had been corrected.
Findings
All deficiencies previously reported were corrected as of 09/13/2013, with no uncorrected deficiencies noted at the time of this revisit.
Deficiencies (8)
Regulation 483.15(a) deficiency was corrected by 09/13/2013.
Regulations 483.20(d)(3) and 483.10(k)(2) deficiencies were corrected by 09/13/2013.
Regulation 483.25(a)(3) deficiency was corrected by 09/13/2013.
Regulation 483.25(h) deficiency was corrected by 09/13/2013.
Regulation 483.25(l) deficiency was corrected by 09/13/2013.
Regulation 483.35(i)(3) deficiency was corrected by 09/13/2013.
Regulation 483.60(c) deficiency was corrected by 09/13/2013.
Regulation 483.65 deficiency was corrected by 09/13/2013.
Inspection Report
Re-Inspection
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Oct 22, 2013
Visit Reason
This is a revisit inspection to verify that previously reported deficiencies have been corrected and to document the dates such corrective actions were accomplished.
Findings
The report confirms that the deficiency identified under regulation 26-40-303 was corrected as of 2013-09-13. No other deficiencies are listed as outstanding or corrected.
Deficiencies (1)
Regulation 26-40-303 deficiency was corrected on 2013-09-13 as verified during the revisit inspection.
Inspection Report
Re-Inspection
Census: 30
Deficiencies: 8
Date: Sep 4, 2013
Visit Reason
The inspection was a Health Resurvey and Extended Health Resurvey to evaluate compliance with previously cited deficiencies and overall regulatory requirements.
Findings
The facility failed to maintain resident dignity and respect during dining, failed to revise nursing care plans related to nutritional supplements, failed to provide necessary assistance for dependent residents with ADLs, failed to ensure a safe environment due to excessively hot water temperatures, failed to prevent unnecessary drug use for insomnia, failed to properly dispose of garbage, failed to ensure pharmacist reporting of medication irregularities, and failed to maintain adequate infection control in laundry processing.
Deficiencies (8)
F241: The facility failed to promote care that maintained dignity and respect for residents #19 and #26 during dining, including inadequate assistance and inappropriate feeding practices.
F280: The facility failed to revise resident #22's nursing care plan after physician orders changed nutritional supplements.
F312: The facility failed to provide necessary assistance to maintain good nutrition for residents #26 and #29 who required extensive help with eating.
F323: The facility failed to ensure resident safety by allowing water temperatures in a resident bathroom to reach hazardous levels up to 159 degrees Fahrenheit.
F329: The facility failed to ensure resident #3 did not receive unnecessary medications for insomnia without thorough assessment or inclusion of non-pharmacological interventions in the care plan.
F372: The facility failed to properly dispose of garbage as dumpsters were observed uncovered and lids open.
F428: The facility failed to ensure the consultant pharmacist reported medication irregularities related to resident #3's use of Melatonin and Tylenol PM for insomnia.
F441: The facility failed to prevent infection spread by using a non-commercial washing machine with a chemical sanitizer ineffective at low water temperatures for contaminated personal laundry and mechanical lift slings.
Report Facts
Resident census: 30
Water temperature: 153.3
Water temperature: 152.2
Water temperature: 159
Water temperature: 106.8
Medication doses: 5
Medication doses: 1
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Staff N | Direct Care Staff | Named in dignity and respect deficiency related to feeding resident #19 |
| Staff K | Direct Care Staff | Named in dignity and respect deficiency related to feeding residents #19 and #26 |
| Staff H | Direct Care Staff | Named in dignity and respect deficiency related to feeding resident #26 |
| Licensed Nurse G | Licensed Nurse | Interviewed regarding feeding expectations and care plan revisions |
| Maintenance Staff D | Maintenance Staff | Interviewed regarding water temperature monitoring and corrective actions |
| Housekeeping Staff E | Housekeeping Staff | Interviewed regarding dumpster lids and garbage disposal |
| Consultant Pharmacist R | Consultant Pharmacist | Interviewed regarding medication regimen review and reporting |
| Administrative Nurse B | Administrative Nurse | Interviewed regarding resident #3's insomnia care plan and medication orders |
| Laundry Staff P | Laundry Staff | Interviewed regarding laundry processing and use of chemical sanitizer |
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 9
Date: Sep 4, 2013
Visit Reason
This document is a Plan of Correction submitted in response to deficiencies cited during an inspection on September 4, 2013. It outlines corrective actions to address cited deficiencies and ensure compliance with Federal Medicare and Medicaid requirements.
Findings
The plan addresses multiple deficiencies related to dignity and respect for residents, care planning, ADL care, accident hazards, drug regimen management, infection control, and environmental issues such as water temperature and waste disposal. Corrective actions include staff in-service training, monitoring, equipment replacement, and communication with external parties.
Deficiencies (9)
F241 Dignity and Respect of Individuality: The facility failed to fully maintain residents' dignity and respect regarding dietary aspects. A remedial in-service for nursing and dietary staff is scheduled to address proper feeding procedures and monitoring.
F280 Right to Participate Planning Care - Revise CP: Care plans were not updated timely in the Resident Services application, affecting care plan accuracy. A remedial in-service is planned to improve timeliness of care plan entries.
F312 ADL Care Provided for Dependent Residents: Residents did not always receive meals within 10 to 15 minutes, and feeding assistance procedures were not consistently followed. Staff training on open dining guidelines and feeding procedures is scheduled.
F323 Free of Accident Hazards/Supervision/Devices: Hot water temperature exceeded state limits due to lack of awareness by Maintenance Supervisor. Measures were taken to reduce temperature and a Performance Improvement Plan was issued.
F329 Drug Regimen is Free From Unnecessary Drugs: The facility did not fully utilize non-pharmacological interventions to reduce drug dependence. Staff training on sleep enhancement measures and medication documentation is planned.
F372 Dispose Garbage & Refuse Properly: Exterior waste containers did not have lids shut and secured due to dumpster design and tenant use. The Administrator requested a new dumpster with plastic covers from the City Manager.
F428 Drug Regimen Review, Report Irregular, Act On: Concerns about medication interactions were reviewed with the Consulting Pharmacist, who proposed monthly review of Melatonin despite low usage.
F441 Infection Control, Prevent Spread, Linens: The product used for washing lift slings was ineffective at cold water temperatures. A new disinfectant product effective in cold water was ordered and received.
S1136 Dietary Areas - Ice Maker, Open system drain: The old ice maker had a closed drainage system; a replacement with an open system drain was ordered and installed.
Report Facts
Date of cited deficiencies: Sep 4, 2013
Date of staff in-service: Sep 11, 2013
Duration of monitoring: 6
Water temperature range: 98 to 120 degrees
Tylenol PM usage: 3
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Paulsen | Administrator | Named as responsible person for multiple deficiencies and submitted the Plan of Correction |
| DNS | Director of Nursing Services named as responsible person for multiple deficiencies | |
| Dietary Manager | Named as responsible person for dietary-related deficiencies | |
| Maintenance Supervisor | Named as responsible person for water temperature and equipment deficiencies | |
| Consulting Pharmacist | Named as responsible person for drug regimen review deficiency | |
| Laundry Supervisor | Named as responsible person for infection control deficiency |
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 3
Date: Aug 7, 2013
Visit Reason
This visit was a post-certification revisit to verify that previously cited deficiencies had been corrected.
Findings
The report confirms that all previously reported deficiencies identified on the CMS-2567 were corrected as of the revisit date.
Deficiencies (3)
Regulation 483.25 F0309 deficiency was corrected by 08/07/2013.
Regulation 483.25(h) F0323 deficiency was corrected by 08/07/2013.
Regulation 483.75(o)(1) F0520 deficiency was corrected by 08/07/2013.
Report Facts
Deficiencies corrected: 3
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Aug 7, 2013
Visit Reason
This visit was a post-certification revisit to verify that previously cited deficiencies have been corrected as indicated on the CMS-2567 Statement of Deficiencies and Plan of Correction.
Findings
The report confirms that all previously identified deficiencies under regulations 483.25, 483.25(h), and 483.75(o)(1) were corrected as of the revisit date.
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 3
Date: Jul 3, 2013
Visit Reason
This document is a Plan of Correction submitted in response to deficiencies cited on July 3, 2013, related to a complaint investigation at Good Sam Cheyenne County facility.
Complaint Details
This Plan of Correction responds to deficiencies cited following a complaint investigation conducted on July 3, 2013.
Findings
The plan addresses deficiencies involving failure to properly record and track neurological changes, failure to notify physicians of significant condition changes, and inadequate QA committee meetings. Corrective actions include staff in-service training, policy reinforcement, and ongoing monitoring.
Deficiencies (3)
F309: The facility failed to ensure proper notification of physicians and families for significant changes in resident neurological or physical condition. Neurological check sheets were improperly filled out, requiring disciplinary action and additional training.
F323: Care plans must reflect resident-centered items and ensure residents with alarms are not left unattended on toilets or commodes. Communication of care plan changes must be documented and conveyed to CNAs. This was addressed with licensed nursing staff in an in-service.
F520: QA committee meetings must include both the DNS and Medical Director to be considered valid. The facility failed to utilize the QA committee properly, but corrective measures have been implemented to ensure compliance.
Report Facts
Deficiencies cited: 3
In-service training date: 2013
QA meeting date: 2013
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 29
Deficiencies: 3
Date: Jul 3, 2013
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a noncompliance revisit following a complaint investigation that identified deficiencies related to resident care and safety.
Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related, triggered by allegations of inadequate neurological assessments after falls and insufficient supervision to prevent falls. The complaint investigation resulted in an Immediate Jeopardy deficiency and other harm level deficiencies.
Findings
The facility failed to provide necessary neurological assessments after falls for 3 sampled residents and failed to ensure adequate supervision and assistive devices to prevent falls. The Quality Assessment and Assurance (QAA) committee also failed to develop and implement appropriate corrective plans following prior deficiencies.
Deficiencies (3)
483.25 PROVIDE CARE/SERVICES FOR HIGHEST WELL BEING: The facility failed to provide 3 sampled residents with necessary neurological assessments including vital signs after falls.
483.25(h) FREE OF ACCIDENT HAZARDS/SUPERVISION/DEVICES: The facility failed to ensure 3 sampled residents received adequate supervision and assistive devices to prevent falls, including failure to place personal alarms and ensure safety while on the toilet.
483.75(o)(1) QAA COMMITTEE-MEMBERS/MEET QUARTERLY/PLANS: The facility's QAA committee failed to develop and implement appropriate plans of action to correct identified quality deficiencies and lacked physician attendance at required meetings.
Report Facts
Resident census: 29
Residents sampled: 3
QA meetings reviewed: 2
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Nursing Staff B | Administrative Nursing Staff | Confirmed responsibility for ensuring neurological assessments and QA committee attendance details. |
| Administrative Staff A | Administrative Staff | Confirmed physician did not attend QA meetings and denied knowledge of attendance requirements. |
| Direct Care Staff C | Direct Care Staff | Observed leaving resident unattended on toilet and confirmed fall history. |
| Direct Care Staff D | Direct Care Staff | Reported ambulating resident #12 and commented on safety concerns. |
| Direct Care Staff E | Direct Care Staff | Reported concerns about resident supervision and ambulation safety. |
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 4
Date: May 7, 2013
Visit Reason
This document is a Plan of Correction submitted in response to deficiencies cited on May 7, 2013, related to a complaint investigation at Good Sam St Francis facility.
Complaint Details
This Plan of Correction is in response to a complaint investigation with deficiencies cited on May 7, 2013. The document references ongoing QA/CQI meetings and staff in-services to address the issues.
Findings
The plan addresses deficiencies involving notification of significant changes in resident condition, neurological assessments, and fall prevention interventions. It outlines staff in-services, policy adherence, and ongoing quality assurance activities to ensure compliance.
Deficiencies (4)
F157 Notify of Changes (Injury/Decline/Room, etc.): The facility failed to ensure timely notification to physicians, residents, and families of significant changes in resident condition, including neurological changes.
F309 Provide Care/Services for Highest Well-Being: The facility did not consistently provide care to maintain resident well-being, including proper neurological assessments and physician notifications.
F323 Free of Accident Hazards/Supervision/Devices: The facility did not adequately address safety hazards or apply appropriate interventions to prevent repeat incidents.
F520 QA Committee Members Meet Quarterly: The facility failed to ensure the Quality Assurance Committee identified quality concerns and implemented appropriate corrective actions.
Report Facts
Date of cited deficiencies: May 7, 2013
Date of Plan of Correction approval: May 23, 2013
Dates of staff in-services: May 6, 2013
Dates of staff in-services: May 7, 2013
Dates of staff in-services: May 8, 2013
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Paulsen | Administrator | Named as responsible person and submitter of the Plan of Correction |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 31
Deficiencies: 4
Date: May 7, 2013
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted based on complaints #KS00064801 and #KS00064672 regarding failure to notify physicians of significant resident condition changes and inadequate care.
Complaint Details
The investigation was triggered by complaints #KS00064801 and #KS00064672 concerning failure to notify physicians of significant resident condition changes and inadequate care following falls.
Findings
The facility failed to immediately notify physicians of significant changes in resident conditions after unwitnessed falls, failed to conduct neurological assessments, and did not implement effective fall prevention strategies. These failures resulted in resident harm including a fatal subdural hematoma and a pelvic fracture. The Quality Assessment and Assurance committee also failed to develop and implement corrective plans.
Deficiencies (4)
F 157: The facility failed to immediately inform the physician of a significant change in condition for 1 of 3 sampled residents following an unwitnessed fall resulting in injury and death.
F 309: The facility failed to provide necessary care and services including neurological assessments after unwitnessed falls for 3 sampled residents, delaying medical intervention and placing residents in immediate jeopardy.
F 323: The facility failed to ensure 2 of 3 sampled residents received adequate supervision and effective fall prevention strategies, resulting in repeated falls and injury.
F 520: The facility's Quality Assessment and Assurance committee failed to develop and implement appropriate plans of action to correct identified quality deficiencies related to physician notification, resident care, and fall prevention.
Report Facts
Resident census: 31
Fall Data Collection Tool score: 18
Fall Data Collection Tool score: 28
Fall Data Collection Tool score: 18
Fall Data Collection Tool score: 20
Fall Data Collection Tool score: 23
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Physician F | Physician | Confirmed resident conditions and failure to notify physician after changes in consciousness |
| Administrative nurse B | Administrative Nurse | Confirmed failure to notify physician and neurological assessments after resident falls |
| Licensed nurse C | Licensed Nurse | Administered Narcan and provided care after resident's fall and sedation |
| Licensed nurse D | Licensed Nurse | Administered second dose of Narcan and provided care after resident's fall and sedation |
| Direct care staff G | Assisted resident #3 with transfers and toileting | |
| Licensed nurse H | Licensed Nurse | Described neurological assessment procedures and confirmed failure to complete assessments |
| Licensed nurse I | Licensed Nurse | Assisted resident #2 with transfers and toileting |
| Direct care staff J | Reported resident #2 fell frequently due to getting up independently | |
| Administrative staff A | Administrative Staff | Reported QAA committee meeting and lack of corrective action plan development |
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Mar 19, 2013
Visit Reason
This post-certification revisit was conducted to verify that previously cited deficiencies have been corrected as documented in the Plan of Correction.
Findings
The revisit confirmed that all previously reported deficiencies identified by regulation numbers 483.10(b)(11), 483.15(a), 483.25, and 483.25(h) were corrected as of 02/19/2013.
Report Facts
Deficiency correction dates: 4
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 31
Deficiencies: 4
Date: Feb 1, 2013
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted based on complaints #KS00062977 and KS00062941 regarding resident care and notification of changes in condition.
Complaint Details
The investigation was triggered by complaints #KS00062977 and KS00062941 concerning failure to notify physicians of changes in resident condition and inadequate care.
Findings
The facility failed to immediately notify the physician of a significant change in a resident's condition, failed to provide care that maintained residents' dignity, failed to provide adequate pain management, and failed to ensure safe transfers for residents requiring assistance.
Deficiencies (4)
F 157: The facility failed to immediately notify the physician of a significant change in resident #1's physical condition involving severe leg pain and a fracture.
F 241: The facility failed to provide care that enhanced the dignity of residents #1 and #3 by not fully clothing them before taking them into public areas.
F 309: The facility failed to provide resident #1 with timely physician notification and effective pain management for severe leg pain that resulted in a fracture.
F 323: The facility failed to ensure resident #3 received adequate supervision and assistive devices during transfers, resulting in unsafe transfer practices.
Report Facts
Resident census: 31
Residents sampled: 4
Medication dose: 15
Pain rating: 8
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Nurse A | Reported physician directed staff to wait for xray and confirmed lack of physician notification over weekend | |
| Direct Care Staff B | Reported resident #1's pain and lack of dignity care; also reported unsafe transfers of resident #3 without gait belt | |
| Licensed Nurse D | Denied knowledge of residents being unclothed in public and stated staff should use mechanical lift for resident #3 | |
| Physician F | Reported staff failed to notify him/her of resident #1's condition changes over weekend |
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 4
Date: Feb 1, 2013
Visit Reason
This document is a Plan of Correction submitted in response to deficiencies cited on 02.01.2013 during a complaint investigation at Good Sam St Francis.
Complaint Details
This Plan of Correction responds to deficiencies cited during a complaint investigation conducted on 02.01.2013.
Findings
The plan addresses deficiencies related to notification of changes in resident status, dignity and respect of individuality, provision of care for highest well-being, and free of accident hazards/supervision/devices. The facility outlines corrective actions including staff in-services and audits to ensure compliance.
Deficiencies (4)
F157 Notify of Changes (Injury/Decline/Room, etc.): The charge nurse will call or fax the physician for any significant change of condition of any resident, including pain management changes. Licensed nurse staff in-service is scheduled to address proper pain medication administration and monitoring.
F241 Dignity and Respect of Individuality: Staff will be reminded to comply with the Resident Dignity policy. Deviations must be care planned and result from resident preference or necessity. Staff training is scheduled to reinforce this.
F309 Provide Care/Services for Highest Well-Being: The charge nurse will notify the physician and family of any significant change in resident condition, including pain management. Licensed nurse staff in-service will focus on pain management procedures.
F323 Free of Accident Hazards/Supervision/Devices: Bed-to-chair transfer technique must comply with policy and be reflected in the care plan. Staff will be trained on proper transfer techniques and compliance will be audited.
Report Facts
Deficiencies cited: 4
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Paulsen | Administrator | Submitted the Plan of Correction. |
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 4
Date: Jun 26, 2012
Visit Reason
This post-certification revisit was conducted to verify that deficiencies previously cited in the facility's CMS-2567 Statement of Deficiencies and Plan of Correction were corrected.
Findings
The revisit report confirms that all previously identified deficiencies under regulations 483.10(b)(11), 483.25(i), 483.35(i), and 483.75(o)(1) were corrected as of June 7, 2012.
Deficiencies (4)
Regulation 483.10(b)(11): Previously cited deficiency corrected as of 06/07/2012.
Regulation 483.25(i): Previously cited deficiency corrected as of 06/07/2012.
Regulation 483.35(i): Previously cited deficiency corrected as of 06/07/2012.
Regulation 483.75(o)(1): Previously cited deficiency corrected as of 06/07/2012.
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 4
Date: May 22, 2012
Visit Reason
This document is a Plan of Correction submitted in response to deficiencies cited during an inspection on May 22, 2012. It outlines corrective actions to address compliance issues identified in the facility.
Findings
The plan addresses deficiencies related to notification of changes in resident condition, maintenance of nutrition status, sanitary food procurement and handling, and quality assurance committee meetings. The facility has scheduled staff in-services and monitoring to ensure compliance with policies.
Deficiencies (4)
F157 Notify of Changes (Injury/Decline/Room, etc.): The charge nurse will notify the physician and family of significant resident condition changes, including weight loss. Weekly weight monitoring and reporting procedures are established.
F325 Maintain Nutrition Status Unless Unavoidable: Nutritional supplements will be assigned to specific CNAs and monitored for 90% compliance. Weight changes will be tracked and reported to committees.
F371 Food Procurement/Storage/Preparation/Serving - Sanitary: Foods must be labeled and dated. Staff will use proper utensils and gloves, with scheduled in-service on glove use and hand-washing procedures.
F520 QA Committee Members Meet Quarterly: The designated physician will participate in quarterly QA/CQI meetings, with attendance documented by sign-in sheets.
Report Facts
Deficiencies cited: 4
In-service date: Jun 7, 2012
QA/CQI meeting dates: 4
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Paulsen | Administrator | Submitted the Plan of Correction |
Inspection Report
Re-Inspection
Census: 27
Deficiencies: 4
Date: May 22, 2012
Visit Reason
The inspection was a health resurvey to assess compliance with previously identified deficiencies.
Findings
The facility failed to immediately notify the physician of a resident's severe weight loss and failed to maintain acceptable nutritional status for that resident. Additionally, the facility failed to store, prepare, and serve food under sanitary conditions and did not ensure physician attendance at quality assessment and assurance committee meetings.
Deficiencies (4)
483.10(b)(11) The facility failed to immediately notify the physician of severe weight loss for resident #30.
483.25(i) The facility failed to maintain acceptable nutritional status for resident #30, who experienced severe weight loss and did not receive ordered high protein diet and supplements.
483.35(i) The facility failed to store, prepare, and serve food under sanitary conditions, including improper glove use and unlabeled food items.
483.75(o)(1) The facility failed to ensure a physician attended the quality assessment and assurance committee meetings at least quarterly.
Report Facts
Resident census: 27
Weight loss percentage: 15.43
Weight loss percentage: 12.91
Weight loss percentage: 10.29
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 3
Date: N012001 POC P7DJ11
Visit Reason
This document is a plan of correction submitted in response to deficiencies identified in a prior inspection report dated 04.03.24 for Cheyenne Co Village.
Findings
The plan addresses deficiencies related to pressure ulcers and skin breakdown, noting that resident #1 was discharged and deceased, and that staff education on the issue was completed with substantial compliance verified.
Deficiencies (3)
F0000: The provider will review the statement of deficiencies with the Quality Assurance and Safety Committee for appropriate actions by 04/30/2024. Preparation and execution of this plan does not constitute admission of the facts alleged.
F686-J: Resident #1 was discharged 11/23/23 and deceased 11/28/23. Staff were educated on pressure ulcers/skin breakdown on 04/02/24, and substantial compliance was verified by KDADS.
F697-G: Resident #1 was discharged 11/23/23 and deceased 11/28/23. Staff were educated on pressure ulcers/skin breakdown on 04/18/24, and substantial compliance was met on that date.
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 15
Date: N012001 POC 8POT11
Visit Reason
This document is a Plan of Correction submitted by Cheyenne County Village RS following a regulatory inspection to address identified deficiencies and outline corrective actions.
Findings
The plan details corrective actions for multiple deficiencies related to resident care, notification procedures, care plan updates, fall investigations, catheter care, and staff education. The facility commits to monitoring and completing these actions by specified dates.
Deficiencies (15)
F 580: Failure to notify provider of clinical problems for residents, including a deceased resident where corrective action is not possible.
F 609: Inadequate care planning for resident aggression leading to resident-to-resident incidents and failure to report such incidents.
F 610: Incomplete investigation and root-cause analysis of resident falls.
F 656: Care plans not updated to reflect current diagnoses and precautions for residents.
F 657: Care plans lacking interventions indicated during fall investigations and insufficient staff education on care plan updates.
F 660: Lack of discharge planning and goal updates for residents receiving therapy with intent to return home.
F 676: Staff not properly documenting resident refusals of showers and baths, and lack of alternative bathing options.
F 677: Similar to F 676, failure to document bath refusals and provide proper hand hygiene education.
F 684: Care plans missing interventions for residents with constipation and absence of bowel movement protocol.
F 689: Insufficient interventions in care plans for residents identified as high fall risks and incomplete fall documentation.
F 690: Lack of catheter care competencies and monitoring for residents with Foley catheters to prevent UTIs.
F 726: Staff competency deficits in resident examination, assessment, and wound care requiring evaluation and reeducation.
F 744: Incomplete Dementia Care Critical Element Pathway for residents with high dementia levels to ensure person-centered care.
F 758: Inadequate communication with providers and pharmacy consultants regarding psychotropic medication orders and diagnoses.
F 881: Incomplete antibiotic monitoring and stewardship policy review among nursing staff.
Report Facts
Plan of Correction completion dates: Nov 4, 2022
Plan of Correction completion dates: Nov 15, 2022
Plan of Correction completion dates: Nov 20, 2022
Plan of Correction completion dates: Nov 25, 2022
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Daphne McTague | Administrator | Submitted the Plan of Correction to KDADS |
| Felicia Majewski | Added and modified the Plan of Correction | |
| Shirley Boltz | Contact for Plan of Correction assistance |
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 3
Date: N012001 POC V8YX11
Visit Reason
This document is a Plan of Correction submitted by the facility in response to deficiencies cited in a prior inspection report.
Findings
The plan outlines corrective actions related to resident care plans, incident investigations, abuse/neglect reporting, medication administration, and wound care to address identified deficiencies and prevent recurrence.
Deficiencies (3)
F609-D: The Director of Nursing updated resident #1 care plan and reported an incident to the State Agency. Staff were educated on investigation processes and abuse/neglect reporting to prevent recurrence.
F657-D: The DON and nurse manager reviewed and revised care plans for residents #1, #2, and #3, and planned education for licensed nursing staff on care plan policies and communication.
F684-D: The DON reviewed physician orders and medication administration records for accuracy and inspected resident #1's dressing. Audits and staff education on medication and wound care were planned.
Report Facts
Complete Date: Mar 29, 2019
Plan of Correction submission date: Apr 1, 2019
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jennie Klinge | Administrator | Submitted the Plan of Correction |
| Lacey Hunter | Added the Plan of Correction on 03/13/2019 | |
| Caryl Gill | Modified the Plan of Correction on 06/06/2019 |
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 6
Date: N012001 POC CEQ711
Visit Reason
This document is a Plan of Correction submitted by the facility in response to deficiencies cited in prior inspections, including complaint and annual survey results.
Findings
The plan outlines corrective actions addressing multiple deficiencies such as updating fall interventions in care plans, implementing oxygen tubing changes, ensuring proper psychotropic medication diagnoses, and improving food labeling and freezer maintenance procedures.
Deficiencies (6)
F0000: The facility will review the statement of deficiencies through the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement committee by August 25, 2021.
F577-C: The survey binder was updated with complaint and annual survey results from the last three years and includes a policy for posting survey results.
F657-D: Care plans for residents 6, 11, and 15 will be updated with recent fall interventions and systemic changes will ensure fall protocols are followed.
F689-D: Fall interventions will be implemented for residents 6, 11, and 15, oxygen tubing changed to 7-foot canals, and incident reports reviewed daily to prevent repeat incidents.
F758-D: Psychotropic medication diagnoses will be reviewed and corrected, with monthly pharmacy reviews to ensure appropriateness and reevaluation of PRN orders.
F812-E: Food labeling procedures were improved with labels and pens placed for easy access, freezer frost issues addressed with monthly defrost checks, and cleaning tasks added to kitchen procedures.
Report Facts
Deficiency tags: 6
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 0
Date: N012001 POC Y7CQ11
Visit Reason
This document is a Plan of Correction related to a prior inspection event identified by Event ID Y7CQ11 for the facility with State ID N012001.
Findings
No deficiency details or findings are included in this document. It serves solely as a record of the Plan of Correction submission.
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