Inspection Report Summary
The most recent inspection on March 13, 2017, found that all previously cited deficiencies had been corrected. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies related mainly to medication management, immunization education, food safety, and quality assurance meeting attendance. Complaint investigations substantiated issues with medication errors, unsanitary food handling, and failure to ensure physician participation in quality meetings, while prior complaints involved supervision lapses leading to resident elopement and fall prevention shortcomings. Enforcement actions were not listed in the available reports, and fines or license suspensions were not noted. The facility appears to have made improvements over time, as several follow-up inspections confirmed correction of prior deficiencies.
Deficiencies (last 6 years)
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
Deficiencies per year
Census
Based on a February 2017 inspection.
Census over time
| Description |
|---|
| Deficiency related to regulation 483.45(f)(1) |
| Deficiency related to regulation 483.80(d)(1)(2) |
| Deficiency related to regulation 483.60(i)(1)-(3) |
| Deficiency related to regulation 483.75(g)(1)(i)-(iii)(2)(i)(ii)(h)(i) |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Most serious deficiencies were 'F' level, widespread, constituting no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy. | F |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Irina Strakhova | Licensure Certification & Enforcement Manager | Named as contact and signatory related to findings and compliance decision. |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Medication error rate of 8% due to failure to administer Glipizide as ordered and incorrect dosage of albuterol nebulizer treatment. | SS=D |
| Failure to provide residents or their representatives with current education regarding Pneumococcal Polysaccharide vaccine benefits and side effects. | SS=E |
| Failure to prepare, store, distribute, and serve food under sanitary conditions, including improper glove use and storage of expired sandwiches. | SS=F |
| Failure to ensure the designated physician attended Quality Assessment and Assurance meetings for 2 quarters in 2016. | SS=F |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Staff P | Direct Care Staff | Unable to locate Glipizide medication and stated it was reordered late. |
| Staff D | Administrative Nursing Staff | Expected staff to reorder medications timely and was unaware of Glipizide unavailability. |
| Staff H | Licensed Nursing Staff | Acknowledged discrepancy in albuterol dosage and planned to contact pharmacy. |
| Staff I | Licensed Nursing Staff | Responsible for entering medication orders and audits. |
| Staff B | Administrative Staff | Confirmed outdated vaccine information was provided to residents. |
| Staff FF | Dietary Staff | Handled food and non-food items without changing gloves. |
| Staff GG | Dietary Staff | Confirmed plates were stored uncovered in upright position. |
| Staff DD | Dietary Staff | Expected plates to be covered and stated facility lacked a kitchen policy. |
| Staff EE | Dietary Staff | Stated sandwiches were outdated and should have been removed. |
| Staff A | Administrative Staff | Stated physician attended QAA meetings quarterly but missed one due to vacation. |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Medication was reordered late; staff to be re-educated on ordering and receiving medications with audits planned. | D |
| Outdated VIS forms replaced with current versions; audits of admission packets for correct VIS to be conducted. | E |
| Expired food disposed of properly; staff training on food handling and expiration dates planned with ongoing audits. | F |
| Quality Assurance meetings coordinated with medical director; updates to be provided if medical director unavailable. | F |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Peter Kautz | Administrator | Administrator submitting the Plan of Correction |
| Shirley Boltz | Contact person for Plan of Correction assistance |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Deficiencies found at 'F' level with no harm but potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | F |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Irina Strakhova | Licensure Certification & Enforcement Manager | Signed the report and mentioned as responsible for enforcement |
| Brenda McNorton | Director of Fire Prevention Division | Contact for Informal Dispute Resolution process |
| Description |
|---|
| Deficiency under regulation 28-39-162(a) previously cited |
| Description |
|---|
| Deficiency under regulation 483.25 with ID prefix F0309 |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Most serious deficiencies found were an 'E' level deficiency, pattern. | E |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Irina Strakhova | Enforcement Coordinator | Signed the enforcement decision letter. |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failed to complete neurological check assessments for two residents with fall history and cognitive impairments. | SS=D |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| licensed nursing staff H | Stated resident fell and neuro checks were initiated but documentation was incomplete | |
| administrative nursing staff D | Confirmed neuro checks should have been completed and documented fully | |
| direct care staff P | Reported resident fell out of bed and neuro checks were initiated |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failure to complete neurological assessments for all un-witnessed falls. | D |
| Non-functional call light indicator bulbs in clean and soiled utility rooms. | E |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Boulton | Administrator | Submitted the Plan of Correction |
| Description |
|---|
| Deficiency under regulation 483.25(h) previously cited and corrected. |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Most serious deficiency was an 'E' level deficiency indicating no actual harm but potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy. | E |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Mary Jane Kennedy | Complaint Coordinator | Named as the author of the letter and contact for questions regarding the survey. |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failure to provide supervision for resident #1 to prevent leaving the facility unsupervised. | SS=E |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative staff A | Reported on 9/5/14 about the resident exiting from the northeast side door without a Wanderguard alarm and about the assignment of departments for door alarm checks. | |
| Consultant staff Y | Brought resident back inside after being found outside and assisted with door alarm checks. | |
| Licensed nursing staff H | Reported resident was assessed as an elopement risk. | |
| Direct care staff N | Reported resident routinely walked to doors and looked out windows. | |
| Maintenance/housekeeping staff X | Reported staff were trained and oriented for checking alarmed doors. | |
| Licensed nursing staff I | Reported observations related to resident elopement and door alarm status. | |
| Housekeeping staff Z | Reported door checks on 8/9/14. | |
| Direct care staff O | Reported door alarm checks around 3 P.M. on 9/5/14. | |
| Direct care staff P | Assisted with door alarm checks and reported door alarm was off after resident returned. | |
| Direct care staff R | Reported door checks performed by housekeeping, CNAs, and CMAs at scheduled times. |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Exit door alarm system not consistently checked or operational for resident #1 | E |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Boulton | Administrator | Submitted the Plan of Correction |
| Description |
|---|
| Deficiency related to regulation 28-39-158(a) |
| Deficiency related to regulation 26-40-302(c)(i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(v)(d)(i)(ii) |
| Deficiency related to regulation 26-40-305(3) |
| Description |
|---|
| Deficiency related to regulation 483.13(c)(1)(ii)-(iii), (c)(2)-(4) |
| Deficiency related to regulation 483.13(c) |
| Deficiency related to regulation 483.20(d)(3), 483.10(k)(2) |
| Deficiency related to regulation 483.25 |
| Deficiency related to regulation 483.25(c) |
| Deficiency related to regulation 483.25(d) |
| Deficiency related to regulation 483.25(i) |
| Deficiency related to regulation 483.25(l) |
| Deficiency related to regulation 483.60(a),(b) |
| Deficiency related to regulation 483.60(c) |
| Deficiency related to regulation 483.65 |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failed to report an allegation of abuse to the state survey agency for one resident. | SS=D |
| Failed to timely check the Kansas Nurse Aide Registry prior to allowing staff to perform direct care. | SS=D |
| Failed to revise care plans to reflect dietary changes and other care needs for residents. | SS=D |
| Failed to prevent skin issues and initiate neurological checks after unwitnessed falls for residents. | SS=D |
| Failed to provide services and treatment to prevent development of pressure ulcers and failed to reposition residents as planned. | SS=G |
| Failed to assess and provide toileting to meet the needs of incontinent residents and failed to change briefs timely. | SS=D |
| Failed to provide proper diet order and failed to provide nutritional diet as ordered for a resident with recent weight loss. | SS=D |
| Failed to monitor side effects of psychotropic medication for a resident receiving such drugs. | SS=D |
| Failed to accurately transcribe medication orders and failed to obtain all components of medication orders. | SS=D |
| Pharmacy consultant failed to recognize and recommend monitoring for side effects of psychotropic medication. | SS=F |
| Failed to maintain an effective infection control program including allowing a cat to sit in a water fountain and lack of infection data analysis. | SS=F |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failure to thoroughly investigate and report timely all allegations of abuse, including a bruise of unknown origin for resident #40. | D |
| Failure to verify CNA certification through the Nurse Aide Registry prior to hire. | D |
| Failure to update care plans for residents identified as nutritionally at risk. | D |
| Failure to assess residents' needs and identify interventions to maintain or obtain the highest practicable well-being. | D |
| Failure to provide care and services to prevent or heal pressure sores. | G |
| Failure to assess and develop appropriate care plan interventions to prevent urinary tract infections in residents with bladder incontinence. | E |
| Failure to provide nutritional diets as ordered. | D |
| Failure to assess residents receiving anti-psychotic or other medications for Extra Pyramidal Side Effects every 3 to 6 months. | D |
| Medication orders lacking all information required for safe medication administration. | D |
| Failure to review facility residents' drug regimen monthly by a licensed pharmacist and report irregularities. | D |
| Failure to establish and maintain an infection control program to prevent disease and infection transmission. | F |
| Failure of Dietary Director to have dietary manager certification yet, with a plan to complete certification by October 1, 2014. | C |
| Safety hazard with hydrocolator outlet not being a GFCI outlet, replaced on 4/22/2014. | D |
| Laundry sorting barrels without lids replaced with barrels containing lids on 5/7/2014 to comply with infection control policies. | D |
| Description |
|---|
| Deficiency related to regulation 28-39-158(a) |
| Description |
|---|
| Deficiency related to regulation 483.20(d), 483.20(k)(1) |
| Deficiency related to regulation 483.25(h) |
| Deficiency related to regulation 483.25(l) |
| Deficiency related to regulation 483.60(c) |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failure to have a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) onsite for 4 of 4 days of the survey. | SS=C |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Lack of comprehensive care plans for residents, especially those receiving hospice care. | D |
| Incomplete fall assessments and need for nurse education on fall protocols. | E |
| Environmental hazards due to assist bars not meeting safety guidelines. | E |
| Resident behavior sheets not specifying psychotropic medications and targeted behaviors. | E |
| Pharmacy review deficiencies related to monitoring residents at risk for black box warnings. | E |
| Dietary Director not yet certified as a dietary manager. | C |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Boulton | Administrator | Submitted the Plan of Correction |
| Description |
|---|
| Deficiency identified by ID prefix F0323 related to regulation 483.25(h) |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failed to provide supervision and/or assistive devices to prevent falls for 3 sampled residents. | SS=D |
| Description |
|---|
| Failure to implement adequate fall prevention interventions including communication and care plan updates. |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Donna Fox | Administrator | Submitted the Plan of Correction |
| Shirley Boltz | Contact for Plan of Correction assistance | |
| Mary Jane Kennedy | Modified the Plan of Correction | |
| Irina Strakhova | Added the Plan of Correction |
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