Inspection Reports for Medicalodges Leavenworth
1503 OHIO ST, KS, 66048-2932
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The most recent inspection on July 29, 2025, identified a deficiency related to failure to protect a cognitively impaired resident from financial misappropriation, which caused emotional distress and immediate jeopardy. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies involving resident care, infection control, medication management, staffing, and documentation, with multiple complaint investigations substantiating issues such as abuse reporting delays and nursing competency concerns. The main themes across citations included resident protection and safety, nursing staff training and oversight, infection prevention, and medication administration practices. Several complaint investigations were substantiated, including the recent financial misappropriation case, while others involved unsubstantiated allegations or issues that were later corrected. The facility has demonstrated some improvement following prior citations, but recent findings indicate ongoing challenges in safeguarding residents and ensuring consistent staff competency.
Deficiencies (last 13 years)
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
Deficiencies per year
Census
Based on a July 2025 inspection.
Census over time
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failure to protect a cognitively impaired resident from misappropriation of funds and financial loss causing emotional distress and immediate jeopardy. | J |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Staff C | Suspended and terminated due to involvement in misappropriation of funds | |
| Administrative Staff A | Provided the IJ template and notified of the facility's failure |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failure to protect a cognitively impaired resident from misappropriation of funds by a staff member who used the resident's credit card for personal purchases. | J |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Staff C | Administrative Staff | Staff member who misappropriated resident funds and was suspended and terminated |
| Administrative Staff A | Administrative Staff | Staff member who discovered the misappropriation, suspended Administrative Staff C, and notified law enforcement |
| Social Services X | Social Services | Staff member who discovered suspicious charges and reported to Administrative Staff A |
| Administrative Nurse D | Administrative Nurse | Staff member interviewed regarding facility policy on resident financial information |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Heels floated per care plan | D |
| Anchor to secure catheter with care plan revised | D |
| Respiratory tubing and equipment maintained in appropriate bags with dates | D |
| Staff education regarding RN coverage | F |
| Staff performance reviews and required 12 hour in-service training | F |
| Shift to shift narcotic count sheets completed at shift change | E |
| Pharmacy recommendations reviewed and follow up completed | D |
| Gradual reduction or supporting documentation for psychotropic medications | D |
| Certified food service manager requirement | F |
| Care plans revised to reflect current care and services collaboration with hospice | D |
| Enhanced Barrier Precautions with required signage and hand hygiene | E |
| Facility has an Infection Preventionist | F |
| Certified nursing aides educated on 12 hours per year training requirements | F |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Shawnahoschouer | Administrator | Submitted the Plan of Correction |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failed to implement pressure-reducing interventions for Resident 16, placing them at risk for pressure ulcer development and worsening. | SS=D |
| Failed to ensure Resident 26 had an anchor for his suprapubic catheter to prevent pulling and injury. | SS=D |
| Failed to ensure Resident 27's CPAP mask and nasal cannula were stored in a sanitary manner, increasing risk of respiratory infection. | SS=D |
| Failed to provide Registered Nurse coverage eight consecutive hours a day, seven days a week. | SS=F |
| Failed to ensure three Certified Nurse Aides had required yearly performance evaluations completed. | SS=F |
| Failed to ensure controlled substances were accurately accounted for and reconciled between shifts. | SS=E |
| Failed to ensure medication regimen review was addressed by physicians and Consultant Pharmacist recommendations for gradual dose reduction were followed for Residents 3, 9, and 26. | SS=D |
| Failed to ensure Residents 3 and 9 had gradual dose reductions or physician documentation for psychotropic medications, and Resident 9 lacked CMS-approved indication for antipsychotic use. | SS=D |
| Failed to employ a full-time certified dietary manager to oversee nutritional services for 34 residents. | SS=F |
| Failed to ensure collaboration and communication between nursing home and hospice provider for Resident 8, including documentation of hospice services, medications, and equipment. | SS=D |
| Failed to implement signage or indicators for Enhanced Barrier Precautions, sanitize shared equipment, ensure hand hygiene, and store respiratory equipment in a sanitary manner. | SS=E |
| Failed to designate a qualified Infection Preventionist employed at least part-time responsible for the facility's Infection Prevention and Control Program. | SS=F |
| Failed to ensure one of three Certified Nurse Aides reviewed had the required 12 hours of in-service education. | SS=F |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Staff C | Acting Infection Preventionist | Named as acting Infection Preventionist without required qualifications. |
| Administrative Nurse D | Administrative Nurse | Provided statements regarding expectations for infection control, RN coverage, and medication regimen review. |
| Licensed Nurse G | Licensed Nurse | Provided statements regarding catheter care, respiratory equipment storage, and medication regimen review. |
| Certified Nurse Aide M | Certified Nurse Aide | Observed performing catheter care and provided statements about care plans. |
| Certified Nurse Aide P | Certified Nurse Aide | Observed performing catheter care. |
| Dietary Staff BB | Dietary Staff | Stated not yet certified as dietary manager. |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failure to report an allegation of abuse involving bruising of unknown origin to the State Agency within the required timeframe. | SS=D |
| Failure to investigate bruising of unknown origin for Resident 1, placing the resident at risk for unidentified and ongoing abuse and/or neglect. | SS=D |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Nurse G | Licensed Nurse | Noted bruising on Resident 1's forearms at discharge and provided information about the bruising. |
| Administrative Nurse D | Administrative Nurse | Responsible for investigation; admitted failure to report and investigate bruising of unknown origin on Resident 1. |
| Administrative Staff A | Administrative Staff | Involved in investigation process and acknowledged bruising should have been reported and investigated. |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failure to timely report abuse, neglect, exploitation, and injuries of unknown origin per state protocol. | D |
| Failure to properly conduct investigations regarding abuse, neglect, exploitation, and injuries of unknown origin. | D |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failure to ensure licensed nurses possessed skills necessary to provide competent nursing services related to fentanyl patch management, including failure to remove previous patches before applying new ones. | SS=D |
| Failure to follow standards of practice regarding reconciliation of controlled narcotic substances, including signing narcotic control logs without visual verification and wasting fentanyl patches without witnesses. | SS=E |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| LN G | Licensed Nurse | Named in medication error finding related to fentanyl patch application and documentation |
| LN H | Licensed Nurse | Named in medication error finding related to fentanyl patch removal verification and narcotic log signing |
| LN I | Licensed Nurse | Assessed resident and removed older fentanyl patch after notification |
| LN J | Licensed Nurse | Involved in wasting fentanyl patch and narcotic count sheet signing |
| LN K | Licensed Nurse | Witnessed fentanyl patch wasting and questioned practice |
| Administrative Nurse D | Administrative Nurse | Provided education to staff and stated expectations for narcotic waste verification |
| Certified Medication Aide R | Certified Medication Aide | Noted presence of multiple fentanyl patches on resident and alerted nursing staff |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Resident #1 Fentanyl patch is to be removed by 2 licensed nurses, and the new patch to be applied by 2 licensed nurses. | D |
| All residents on narcotics were audited for compliance of reconciliation of controlled narcotic substances; education provided on standards of practice in reconciliation, signing, destruction, and verification of removal of Fentanyl patches. | E |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failed to obtain physician ordered daily weights and notify physician regarding weight gain for Resident 15 on diuretic medications. | SS=D |
| Failed to prevent cross-contamination during wound care for Resident 25. | SS=D |
| Failed to ensure restorative care was performed for Resident 25. | SS=D |
| Failed to provide documented physician rationale for continued use of psychotropic medication Seroquel for Resident 15. | SS=D |
| Failed to prevent cross-contamination during wound care for Resident 25 (infection control). | SS=D |
| Failed to ensure Residents 10, 15, and 16 received pneumococcal vaccination after obtaining consent. | SS=D |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Nurse D | Administrative Nurse | Named in findings related to wound care, weight notification, immunization consent, and psychotropic medication rationale |
| Licensed Nurse G | Licensed Nurse | Named in findings related to wound care and hand hygiene |
| Certified Nurse Aide M | Certified Nurse Aide | Named in findings related to weight obtaining and hand hygiene |
| Certified Nurse Aide N | Certified Nurse Aide | Named in findings related to restorative care |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Nursing staff to collect and monitor the weights of residents as ordered per MD. | D |
| All treatments performed by staff to follow infection control practices during wound care to prevent risk of wound worsening and complications related to infection. | D |
| Documentation to be completed in the EMR by restorative aide and monthly by designated restorative nurse. | D |
| Resident #15 physician completed gradual dose reduction and seroquel was discontinued. | D |
| All staff to be educated regarding infection control guidelines while completing tasks. | D |
| Facility nurses to provide pneumococcal vaccines after resident consent and update immunization records. | D |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Shirley Boltz | Contact for Plan of Correction assistance | |
| Haley Tinch | Administrator | Submitted the Plan of Correction |
| Felicia Majewski | Added and modified the Plan of Correction |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Resident rights and dignity were not respected when privacy was not provided during care. | SS=D |
| Failure to provide reasonable accommodations including call light within reach and wheelchair foot pedals during transport. | SS=D |
| Failure to ensure privacy of protected health information; COVID-19 test swabs and resident census left unsecured and visible. | SS=F |
| Failure to maintain a safe, homelike environment including unrepaired room damages. | SS=D |
| Failure to provide timely written notice of transfer/hospitalization to resident and family. | SS=D |
| Failure to develop and revise baseline and comprehensive care plans addressing oxygen therapy, IV antibiotic care, and dialysis care. | SS=D |
| Failure to provide discharge summary documenting resident's stay and care. | SS=D |
| Failure to provide activities during weekends. | SS=E |
| Failure to follow physician ordered daily weights for resident on diuretics. | SS=D |
| Failure to implement infection control practices during wound care and improper storage of COVID-19 PPE and test swabs. | SS=F |
| Failure to provide appropriate treatment and services to prevent reduction in range of motion and mobility for residents with contractures. | SS=D |
| Failure to ensure resident environment free of accident hazards including unsecured hazardous materials and medical waste accessible to residents. | SS=E |
| Failure to ensure physician orders and care for oxygen therapy including proper storage of tubing and nasal cannula. | SS=D |
| Failure to monitor central venous catheter for signs of infection, bleeding, and proper dressing in place for resident receiving dialysis. | SS=D |
| Failure to ensure RN coverage for at least eight consecutive hours, seven days a week. | SS=F |
| Failure to provide appropriate dementia care and activities for resident with wandering behaviors. | SS=D |
| Failure to identify and report insulin medication given outside physician ordered parameters. | SS=D |
| Failure to provide adequate indication and physician rationale for continued use of antipsychotic medication Seroquel. | SS=D |
| Failure to ensure hospice plan of care was in place and available for facility staff direction. | SS=D |
| Failure to ensure infection prevention and control including proper storage of COVID-19 test swabs, PPE, and prevention of cross contamination during wound care. | SS=F |
| Failure to provide pneumococcal immunizations to residents who consented to receive them. | SS=D |
| Failure to ensure influenza immunizations were offered and documented appropriately. | SS=D |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Nurse D | Administrative Nurse | Provided multiple statements on care plans, infection control, RN coverage, and hospice care. |
| Licensed Nurse G | Licensed Nurse | Provided statements on privacy, care plans, medication administration, and infection control. |
| Certified Nurse Aide M | Certified Nurse Aide | Provided statements on resident care, privacy, activities, and infection control. |
| Administrative Staff A | Administrative Staff | Provided statements on infection control and activities. |
| Activities Coordinator X | Activities Coordinator | Provided statements on resident activities and dementia care. |
| Licensed Nurse H | Licensed Nurse | Observed wound care and infection control practices. |
| Certified Nurse Aide N | Certified Nurse Aide | Provided statements on restorative care and resident care. |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Resident #140 no longer resides at the facility; education on resident rights, privacy, dignity, and respect. | D |
| Call light accessibility and foot pedals for residents requiring assistance. | D |
| Providing residents mail on weekends. | C |
| Resident 240 no longer resides; timely notice of service changes. | D |
| Resident records privacy and confidentiality. | F |
| Environmental safety issues fixed (paneling and outlet cover). | D |
| Notice to resident prior to or during hospitalization. | D |
| Updating care plans appropriately and timely. | D |
| Dialysis care plan revisions and monitoring. | D |
| Weekend activities for residents. | E |
| Weight monitoring for residents under isolation. | D |
| Infection control practices during wound care. | D |
| Restorative services and documentation. | D |
| Bed position for residents at risk of falls. | E |
| Bowel and bladder program assessments and care plans. | D |
| IV antibiotic and fluid orders and infection control. | D |
| Oxygen therapy orders and infection control. | D |
| Dialysis catheter monitoring and care plan updates. | D |
| RN coverage for 8 consecutive hours. | F |
| Dementia care education and training. | D |
| Medication administration outside physician orders. | D |
| Psychotropic medication use and documentation. | D |
| Hospice care coordination plan. | D |
| Infection control in wound care and PPE handling. | F |
| Pneumococcal vaccine administration and documentation. | D |
| Description |
|---|
| Deficiency referenced by tag F0000 |
| Deficiency referenced by tag F609-D |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Felicia Majewski | RN | Submitted the Plan of Correction to KDADS |
| Shirley Boltz | Contact for Plan of Correction assistance |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failure to submit a full investigation of a reportable occurrence to the appropriate state agency within five working days as required. | SS=D |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Nurse Aid (CNA) M | Named in the investigation as the staff member who was providing care when Resident 1 fell | |
| Administrative Staff A | Stated that the report needed to be submitted to the managing entity for review before sending to the state agency and acknowledged the delay |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failure to provide consistent bathing for dependent residents R25 and R34, placing them at risk for poor hygiene and decreased psychosocial wellbeing. | SS=D |
| Failure to ensure pressure reducing ankle foot orthotic boots were placed on R1's lower extremities to prevent pressure ulcers. | SS=D |
| Failure to provide restorative nursing care to R24 to prevent decline in range of motion and functional ability. | SS=D |
| Failure to provide protective oversight and supervision for R6, who left the facility multiple times without proper assessment of safety and ability to operate a motor vehicle. | SS=D |
| Failure to provide appropriate catheter care for R20, including failure to keep catheter drainage bag off the floor and lack of privacy bag. | SS=D |
| Failure to maintain R1's head of bed at 45 degrees during tube feeding to prevent aspiration pneumonia. | SS=D |
| Failure of Consultant Pharmacist to identify irregularities in behavior monitoring for residents R16, R20, R25, and R34, risking unnecessary psychotropic medication use. | SS=E |
| Medication error rate of 40% for R1 due to crushing and mixing medications for PEG tube administration without physician order. | SS=E |
| Failure to administer physician ordered enoxaparin to R94, placing resident at risk for blood clots post-surgery. | SS=D |
| Failure to record medication room refrigerator temperatures for September 1-13, 2021. | SS=E |
| Failure to properly label and store food, and failure of dietary staff to follow proper hand hygiene and utensil cleaning practices, risking food contamination. | SS=E |
| Failure to follow infection prevention and control standards when distributing ice to resident rooms, including lack of hand hygiene and cross contamination risk. | SS=E |
| Infection Preventionist lacked required certification and specialized training in infection prevention and control. | SS=F |
| Failure to provide and document current influenza, pneumococcal, and coronavirus immunizations for residents R1, R11, R19, R25, and R32. | SS=E |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Nurse E | Administrative Nurse | Interviewed regarding bathing, pressure ulcer prevention, medication administration, accident supervision, and infection control. |
| Administrative Nurse D | Administrative Nurse | Interviewed regarding bathing, pressure ulcer prevention, medication administration, accident supervision, infection control, and ice distribution. |
| Certified Nurse Aid M | Certified Nurse Aide | Interviewed regarding bathing, restorative care, catheter care, behavior monitoring, and medication administration. |
| Certified Nurse Aid N | Certified Nurse Aide | Observed and interviewed regarding ice distribution and infection control practices. |
| Certified Nurse Aid O | Certified Nurse Aide | Observed assisting resident with transfer and interviewed regarding bathing. |
| Contract Consultant HH | Contract Consultant Therapist | Interviewed regarding restorative therapy plan for resident R24. |
| Licensed Nurse G | Licensed Nurse | Interviewed regarding behavior monitoring and medication administration. |
| Certified Medication Aid R | Certified Medication Aid | Observed administering medication to resident R34. |
| Dietary Staff CC | Dietary Staff | Observed preparing pureed foods with improper hand hygiene and utensil cleaning. |
| Dietary Staff BB | Dietary Staff | Interviewed regarding food handling and storage practices. |
| Consultant Pharmacist GG | Consultant Pharmacist | Interviewed regarding medication review and behavior monitoring. |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Bathing preferences not properly documented or followed | D |
| Pressure ulcer prevention care plans not updated or followed | D |
| Care plan updates related to resident's ability to operate a vehicle | D |
| Care plan updates regarding aspiration pneumonia prevention | D |
| Behavioral episodes not properly assessed or documented | E |
| Medication orders for combine and crush not verified before administration | E |
| Failure to verify accuracy of new orders for admits or re-admits | D |
| Inadequate documentation of refrigerator temperatures for medication storage | E |
| Failure to label thawed or opened food products and monitor expiration | E |
| Lack of proper hand-washing/sanitizing education for staff | E |
| Infection control prevention courses and certification not completed by DON | F |
| Immunization records not properly audited or updated | E |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Rodney Close | Administrator | Submitted the Plan of Correction |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failure to ensure resident was free from accidents and injury when transferred with a Hoyer lift by only one staff member instead of two, resulting in two lacerations to the resident's head. | SS=D |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| CNA M | Certified Nurse Aide | Transferred resident R1 alone with Hoyer lift causing injury; received immediate education on failure to follow policy |
| CMA R | Certified Medication Aide | Stated staff had enough help on the floor and could get to all resident cares |
| Administrative Nurse D | Administrative Nurse | Stated resident safety was highest importance and confirmed skill check for CNA M |
| CNA N | Certified Nurse Aide | Stated Hoyer lift always required two staff members |
| Licensed Nurse G | Licensed Nurse | Stated staff should transfer with two staff members when using Hoyer lift |
| Consultant GG | Consultant | Stated Hoyer transfer should always be two-person transfer |
| Administrative Staff A | Administrative Staff | Stated expectation that Hoyer lift be used by two staff members without exception |
| Description |
|---|
| Failure to ensure resident R1 was free from accidents and safety hazards due to improper transfer with Hoyer lift by insufficient staff, resulting in lacerations. |
| Description |
|---|
| COVID-19 Focused Infection Control Survey compliance |
| Description |
|---|
| Inadequate behavior monitoring charting for residents receiving certain medications |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Rodney Close | Administrator | Submitted the Plan of Correction |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Lack of documentation for behavior monitoring for Residents 1, 6, 25, and 39 receiving psychotropic medications. | SS=E |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Nurse D | Stated staff had received training on behavior monitoring and acknowledged behaviors were not being documented every shift. | |
| Administrative Staff A | Stated staff receive training upon hire to ensure awareness of behavior monitoring expectations. |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failure to update diabetic residents' care plans to reflect proper diagnoses. | D |
| Inadequate behavior monitoring charting during staff shifts for residents at high risk for falls. | D |
| Failure to properly replace and date oxygen and breathing treatment tubing for residents. | D |
| Failure to notify physician and document response when blood pressure, pulse, or blood glucose are outside parameters. | E |
| Lack of behavior monitoring for residents receiving psychotropic medications. | D |
| Lack of behavior monitoring for residents receiving psychotropic medications. | E |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Rodney Close | Administrator | Administrator involved in oversight and submission of Plan of Correction |
| Felicia Majewski | Person who added and modified the Plan of Correction |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failed to develop a comprehensive care plan to address diabetic care needs for Resident 6. | SS=D |
| Failed to develop and implement appropriate interventions to prevent falls and potential injuries for Residents 1 and 39. | SS=D |
| Failed to ensure sanitary conditions for oxygen and nebulizer tubing to prevent infection for Resident 20. | SS=D |
| Failed to ensure the Clinical Pharmacist identified and reported lack of behavior monitoring for Residents 7, 6, 25, 1, and 39. | SS=E |
| Failed to notify the physician of blood pressures, pulses, and blood glucose levels outside of physician ordered parameters for Resident 6. | SS=D |
| Failed to adequately monitor for signs of anxiety and isolation for Resident 6. | SS=E |
| Failed to adequately monitor for signs of depression, abusive language, and wandering for Resident 25. | SS=E |
| Failed to adequately monitor behaviors for Resident 1 receiving psychotropic medications. | SS=E |
| Failed to adequately monitor behaviors for Resident 39 receiving psychotropic medications. | SS=E |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Nurse Aide M | Certified Nurse Aide | Described behavior monitoring and fall risk procedures. |
| Licensed Nurse G | Licensed Nurse | Described care plan initiation, behavior monitoring, and notification procedures. |
| Administrative Nurse D | Administrative Nurse | Described care plan initiation, behavior monitoring, fall risk assessment, and documentation procedures. |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Accuracy of Assessments - The assessment must accurately reflect the resident's status. | E |
| Care Plan Timing and Revision - Comprehensive care plans must be developed within 7 days after assessment and prepared by an interdisciplinary team including physician, nurse, nurse aide, food and nutrition staff, and resident participation when practicable. | E |
| Free of Accident Hazards/Supervision/Devices - The resident environment must be free of accident hazards and residents must receive adequate supervision and assistance devices to prevent accidents. | D |
| RN 8 Hrs/7 days/Wk, Full Time DON - Facility must use a registered nurse for at least 8 consecutive hours a day, 7 days a week and designate a full-time director of nursing. | D |
| Drug Regimen Review, Report Irregular, Act On - Monthly drug regimen review by licensed pharmacist must include review of medical chart and reporting of irregularities to physician and facility staff with documented actions. | E |
| Drug Regimen is Free from Unnecessary Drugs - Each resident's drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs including excessive dose, duration, lack of monitoring, or adverse consequences. | E |
| Free from Unnecessary Psychotropic Meds/PRN Use - Psychotropic drugs must be used only when necessary, with gradual dose reductions, and PRN orders limited to 14 days unless documented otherwise. | E |
| Drinks Available to Meet Needs/Preferences/Hydration - Facility must provide drinks including water consistent with resident needs and preferences to maintain hydration. | F |
| Frequency of Meals/Snacks at Bedtime - Facility must provide at least three meals daily at regular times and suitable nourishing alternative meals/snacks at non-traditional times consistent with resident care plans. | E |
| Description |
|---|
| Resident transfer notification requirements not met |
| MDS documentation inaccuracies |
| Care plans not updated to meet resident needs |
| Falls management and neurological checks deficiencies |
| RN coverage schedule not meeting regulations |
| Bowel movement monitoring and intervention deficiencies |
| Medication DISCUS policy not followed |
| Inadequate provision of fresh water |
| Inadequate provision of snacks between meals |
| Resident call light system functionality issues |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Rodney Close | Administrator | Submitted the Plan of Correction |
| Shirley Boltz | Contact for Plan of Correction assistance |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failure to maintain an operable call light system ensuring residents could contact nursing staff. | SS=E |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Staff W | Maintenance staff who acknowledged inoperable call lights and described maintenance efforts. | |
| Administrative staff D | Administrative staff who stated the facility did not have a specific call light policy but ensured routine maintenance. |
| Description |
|---|
| No noncompliance was found. |
| Description |
|---|
| Deficiency related to regulation 483.40(d) |
| Deficiency related to regulation 483.10(i)(2) |
| Deficiency related to regulation 483.20(b)(1) |
| Deficiency related to regulations 483.20(d);483.21(b)(1) |
| Deficiency related to regulations 483.10(c)(2)(i-ii,iv,v)(3),483.21(b)(2) |
| Deficiency related to regulation 483.24(a)(1) |
| Deficiency related to regulations 483.25(e)(1)-(3) |
| Deficiency related to regulations 483.25(c)(2)(3) |
| Deficiency related to regulations 483.45(d)(e)(1)-(2) |
| Deficiency related to regulations 483.80(d)(1)(2) |
| Deficiency related to regulations 483.35(a)(1)-(4) |
| Deficiency related to regulations 483.35(g)(1)-(4) |
| Deficiency related to regulations 483.60(d)(1)(2) |
| Deficiency related to regulations 483.45(c)(1)(3)-(5) |
| Deficiency related to regulations 483.80(a)(1)(2)(4)(e)(f) |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Referral and review for Level II PASRR for resident #4 | D |
| Drywall repair and environmental maintenance | E |
| Timely completion and submission of MDS for resident #50 | D |
| Care plan revisions for oral care needs for residents #41 and #1 | D |
| Toileting plan and voiding diary for resident #46 | D |
| Hygiene and grooming care plan revisions and refusals | D |
| Incontinence care plans and education | D |
| Restorative assessment and care plan updates for resident #1 | D |
| Care plans for targeted behavior monitoring and medication administration audit | D |
| Influenza and pneumococcal vaccination offerings and documentation | E |
| Weekly resident interviews regarding staffing levels | F |
| BIPA posting education and compliance audits | C |
| Education on kitchen thermometer use and food temperature monitoring | E |
| Care plan revisions for behavior monitoring and medication administration audits | D |
| Housekeeping and nursing staff education on cleaning agents and room cleaning audits | E |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Most serious deficiencies found were an 'F' level deficiency, 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 | Signed letter regarding survey findings and plan of correction acceptance. |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failure to provide medically-related social services to attain or maintain the highest practicable well-being for a resident needing PASRR Level II follow-up. | SS=D |
| Failure to maintain a safe, orderly, and comfortable interior through preventative maintenance services on 2 of 2 halls. | SS=E |
| Failure to complete an Admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) comprehensive assessment within the required timeframe for one resident. | SS=D |
| Failure to provide a comprehensive, person-centered care plan for 3 residents. | SS=D |
| Failure to update the care plan for urinary incontinence for one resident. | SS=D |
| Failure to ensure two residents did not receive baths/showers and personal hygiene as care planned. | SS=D |
| Failure to provide range of motion services for one resident reviewed for range of motion services. | SS=D |
| Failure to provide behavior monitoring for 2 residents, bowel monitoring for 1 resident, and ensure medication administration for 1 resident of 5 sampled for unnecessary medications. | SS=D |
| Failure to provide documentation of influenza and pneumococcal vaccine consent forms for 5 of 7 sampled residents. | SS=E |
| Failure to provide sufficient nursing staff to provide nursing services to maintain the highest practicable well-being of each resident for 4 of 4 days on site of the survey. | SS=F |
| Failure to retain daily nurse staffing information for a period of 18 months and failure to document required data on the daily posting of nurse staffing information. | SS=C |
| Failure to maintain adequate safe food temperatures for 1 of 1 test food trays. | SS=E |
| Failure to utilize precautions to minimize transmission of infection on 1 of 2 halls. | SS=E |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Staff D | Administrative Nursing Staff | Acknowledged missing nurse staffing records and missing documentation in medication administration records. |
| Staff H | Licensed Nursing Staff | Confirmed lack of medication documentation and discussed care plan and behavior monitoring. |
| Staff P | Direct Care Staff | Provided information on resident care, bowel movement charting, and behavior monitoring. |
| Staff JJ | Consultant Pharmacist | Noted missing documentation on medication administration and behavior monitoring; sent recommendations to Director of Nursing. |
| Staff X | Housekeeping Staff | Sprayed disinfectant but unaware of required kill time. |
| Staff Y | Housekeeping Supervisory Staff | Stated disinfectant kill time was 10 minutes. |
| Staff EE | Dietary Management Staff | Checked room tray temperatures but did not keep a log. |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Deficiencies cited 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 referenced as contact for enforcement and certification. |
| Brenda McNorton | Director of Fire Prevention Division | Contact for Informal Dispute Resolution process. |
| Description |
|---|
| Deficiency under regulation 28-39-158(a) previously cited |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| 'F' level deficiencies, widespread, constituting no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy. | F |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Irina Strakhova | Enforcement Coordinator | Signed the enforcement decision letter |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failed to provide a sanitary and comfortable environment with stained floor tile, exposed drywall, stains in resident sinks, and standing water in bathrooms. | Level E |
| Failed to coordinate care with hospice services for a resident receiving hospice care. | Level D |
| Failed to prevent weight loss for a resident due to inadequate nutritional assessment and intervention. | Level D |
| Failed to monitor behavior for residents receiving antipsychotic medications. | Level F |
| Failed to maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen environment including unlabeled and outdated food items and paint chipping over food prep area. | Level D |
| Failed to accurately transcribe a medication order for a resident receiving mood altering medications. | Level E |
| Failed to maintain safe environment due to crumbed cement patches on sidewalk and unsecured metal handrail. | Level F |
| Failed to provide a safe, functioning, and sanitary environment as evidenced by occluded ice machine air gap with waste water and foul odor. | Level F |
| Failed to have a Quality Assessment and Assurance Committee that met quarterly with medical director attendance. | Level F |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Staff X | Maintenance Staff | Acknowledged stains, leaks, and maintenance issues. |
| Licensed Staff J | Licensed Nurse | Provided information on hospice nurse visits and resident care. |
| Direct Care Staff S | Unaware of hospice home health aide schedule. | |
| Direct Care Staff T | Reported hospice visits and care supplies. | |
| Registered Dietician DD | Registered Dietician | Assessed resident nutrition and recommended diet changes. |
| Administrative Licensed Staff D | Administrative Licensed Nurse | Expected staff to inform nursing of weight loss and care coordination. |
| Direct Care Staff P | Reported resident's physical and verbal altercations. | |
| Direct Care Staff Q | Documented resident behaviors and medication refusals. | |
| Licensed Staff I | Licensed Nurse | Reported resident behavior monitoring and nurse documentation. |
| Administrative Staff A | Administrator | Acknowledged QAA committee meeting attendance issues. |
| Administrative Staff B | Administrative Staff | Acknowledged lack of nurse charting on behavior documentation. |
| Consultant Staff II | Consultant | Expected appropriate monitoring and documentation of resident behaviors. |
| Pharmacy Consultant JJ | Pharmacy Consultant | Provided opinion on medication dosing. |
| Pharmacy Consultant II | Pharmacy Consultant | Provided opinion on medication formulation preferences. |
| Description |
|---|
| Deficiency previously cited under regulation 483.25(h) with ID prefix F0323 |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Most serious deficiency found was a 'D' level deficiency constituting no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy. | D |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Mary Jane Kennedy | Complaint Coordinator | Named as the contact person regarding the survey findings and plan of correction. |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failed to provide effective interventions to prevent elopement for 1 of 3 residents sampled at risk for elopement, including failure to monitor wanderguard bracelet function and secure facility doors. | SS=E |
| Description |
|---|
| Failure to ensure resident environment remained free of accident hazards and adequate supervision to prevent accidents, specifically related to exit door alarms and elopement risk. |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Todd Burford | Administrator | Submitted the Plan of Correction |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Facility found to have an 'F' level deficiency, widespread, with no harm but potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy. | F |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Brenda McNorton | Director of Fire Prevention Division | Contact for Informal Dispute Resolution process. |
| Irina Strakhova | Enforcement Coordinator | Signed the enforcement letter. |
| Description |
|---|
| Deficiency related to regulation 483.25(a)(2) |
| Deficiency related to regulation 483.25(d) |
| Deficiency related to regulation 483.60(a),(b) |
| Deficiency related to regulation 483.75(o)(1) |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Resident #13's care plan and profile not reflecting behaviors and choices regarding clothes and nail care. | D |
| Incomplete perineal care after incontinent episodes for residents #13, #16, and others. | D |
| Medications administered lacked proper time and initials documentation on MAR. | D |
| Root cause analysis and ongoing action plan needed to ensure substantial compliance for F311, F315, and F425 deficiencies. | F |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Most serious deficiency found to be an "F" level deficiency, widespread, constituting no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy. | F |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Irina Strakhova | Enforcement Coordinator | Named as Enforcement Coordinator in the report letter. |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Most serious deficiency found was an 'F' level deficiency, widespread | F |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Darin Cizerle | Administrator | Named as facility administrator in relation to the inspection |
| Irina Strakhova | Enforcement Coordinator | Contact person for questions concerning the instructions in the letter |
| Description |
|---|
| Deficiency under regulation 28-39-158(a) previously cited and corrected. |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failure to provide necessary services to maintain good personal hygiene for a resident, including cleaning fingernails and providing bath sheets. | SS=D |
| Failure to provide complete perineal care to all areas in contact with urine and/or feces for incontinent residents. | SS=D |
| Failure to document exact time of medication delivery during medication pass for one resident, resulting in unsafe medication administration. | SS=D |
| Failure to maintain a quality assurance committee that develops and implements appropriate plans of action to correct identified quality deficiencies. | SS=F |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Direct care staff O | Observed assisting resident with hygiene and incontinent care; failed to clean fingernails and provide complete perineal care. | |
| Administrative nursing staff D | Interviewed regarding care standards and policies; revealed staff should clean all areas in contact with urine and apply barrier cream. | |
| Licensed nursing staff H | Interviewed about medication administration and resident care. | |
| Direct care staff P | Assisted resident with toileting and bed transfer; interviewed about care plan adherence. | |
| Direct care staff R | Assisted with resident care and incontinent care; failed to change gloves appropriately. | |
| Direct care staff T | Prepared morning medications for a resident. | |
| Administrative staff A | Reported on quality assurance committee meetings. |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Department heads to be in-serviced on abuse, neglect, and exploitation policy; criminal background checks to be documented for new hires. | E |
| Staff to call resident #16 by preferred name; name preferences to be gathered and reviewed quarterly. | D |
| Call lights to be within reach for residents #20 and #13; ongoing monitoring of call light accessibility. | D |
| Repair or replacement of stained, cracked, or chipped tiles; repair of door frames, door jams, walls, and handrails; cleaning and flame retardant treatment of carpeting. | E |
| Staff in-service on care plan process and revisions; care plans updated for residents with incidents. | D |
| Staff in-service on incontinence care and timely repositioning; charge nurse responsible for pericare compliance. | D |
| Falls for residents #5 and #13 investigated; individualized interventions implemented; chemical storage secured. | E |
| Repair of metal bracket with jagged edges; weekly door lock checks. | — |
| Behavior monitoring and documentation for residents on psychotropic medications; staff in-service on behavior sheets. | E |
| Staff in-service on medication administration timing and procedures; random weekly audits by Director of Nursing. | D |
| Cleaning and sanitation of dietary equipment; staff in-service on handling and dating of food items. | F |
| Consultant pharmacist to review psychotropic medication monitoring; follow-up on pharmacist recommendations. | E |
| In-service on labeling drugs and biologicals; auditing of expiration dates and opened medications. | D |
| Repair of call lights; weekly checks and staff in-service on maintenance requisitions. | E |
| Securing metal handrails and sidewalk repair with periodic checks. | D |
| Pest control contract established for weekly treatments; ongoing monitoring and resident council consultation. | F |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Lantz | Regional Vice President | Submitted the Plan of Correction to KDADS |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Most serious deficiencies found at an "F" level | F |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Irina Strakhova | Enforcement Coordinator | Contact person for questions concerning the instructions contained in the letter |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failed to implement Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation policy requiring screening of employees; missing criminal background checks and reference checks in personnel files. | Level E |
| Failed to enhance dignity of resident #16; staff used inappropriate pet names and failed to document preferred names. | Level D |
| Failed to provide accessible call lights for residents #20 and #13; call lights were out of reach or improperly placed. | Level E |
| Failed to maintain a comfortable, sanitary, and clean environment; multiple floor tiles stained, chipped, door frames chipped, holes in walls and shower rooms, rust around faucets. | Level D |
| Failed to develop comprehensive care plan for resident #5; care plan lacked interventions related to falls and safety. | Level D |
| Failed to provide incontinence care every 2 to 3 hours for resident #30; resident left in saturated brief for nearly 4 hours. | Level E |
| Failed to investigate falls for residents #5 and #13; failed to follow post-fall recommendations for resident #5; unsafe environment hazards including unsecured chemicals, unlocked exit door, and exposed jagged metal bracket. | Level E |
| Failed to provide consistent monitoring for medication effectiveness for residents #38, #82, #13, #58, and #61 receiving psychotropic and other medications; behavior monitoring sheets incomplete or not linked to medications. | Level E |
| Failed to administer medication (Omeprazole) to resident #9 as ordered (not given 30 minutes before meals). | Level F |
| Medication error: resident #52 received calcium antacid instead of ordered Calcium plus Vitamin D. | Level F |
| Failed to properly date opened insulin vial and failed to dispose of expired medications in medication cart and medication room. | Level E |
| Failed to maintain functioning call light system; 5 resident room call lights did not work or light up at panel. | Level D |
| Failed to provide a safe and functional environment; unsecured metal handrails outside, disrepair of cement walkways and crumbled curb near entrance. | Level F |
| Failed to maintain effective pest control program; live spiders and beetles observed in medication room, dining room, service hallway, and conference room; door gap allowing pest entry not repaired. | Level F |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative staff A | Interviewed regarding background checks, fall investigations, and call light maintenance. | |
| Administrative staff B | Interviewed regarding background checks and employee screening. | |
| Administrative nursing staff D | Interviewed regarding care plans, fall investigations, medication monitoring, and behavior monitoring. | |
| Licensed nursing staff H | Interviewed regarding resident dignity, medication monitoring, and sleep monitoring. | |
| Licensed nursing staff I | Interviewed regarding resident dignity, medication monitoring, and medication errors. | |
| Licensed nursing staff K | Interviewed regarding incontinence care, fall risk, and medication monitoring. | |
| Licensed nursing staff M | Interviewed regarding behavior monitoring sheets and medication monitoring. | |
| Consultant pharmacist KK | Interviewed regarding medication regimen review and behavior monitoring. | |
| Dietary manager DD | Interviewed regarding food storage and sanitation. | |
| Maintenance supervisor Y | Interviewed regarding environmental hazards, call light maintenance, and pest control. | |
| Housekeeping supervisor Z | Interviewed regarding housekeeping and kitchenette cleaning. |
| Description |
|---|
| Deficiency related to regulation 483.20(k)(3)(i) |
| Deficiency related to regulation 483.25(d) |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failed to provide a temporary care plan for a resident with Foley catheter and pressure ulcers. | SS=D |
| Failed to provide documentation of Foley catheter care for two residents. | SS=D |
| Failed to provide a policy and procedure for temporary care plans. | — |
| Failed to provide a policy and procedure for Foley catheter care. | — |
| Clinical record lacked evidence of catheter care in April 2013. | — |
| Clinical record lacked medical justification for the use of the catheter. | — |
| Description |
|---|
| Deficiency related to regulation 483.20(d), 483.20(k)(1) |
| Deficiency related to regulation 483.25(d) |
| Deficiency related to regulation 483.25(g)(2) |
| Description |
|---|
| Deficiency under regulation 28-39-158(a) previously cited was corrected. |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Restorative services plans for residents #63 and #77 lacked specific number of repetitions for restorative programs. | D |
| Direct care staff required additional education and skills training on performing catheter care. | D |
| Facility staff needed in-service education on keeping the head of the bed elevated for residents receiving tube feedings and proper care procedures. | D |
| Dietary Manager completed course for credentialing as Certified Dietary Manager and will sit for national exam. | C |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Debra Hartman | Administrator | Submitted the Plan of Correction |
| Description |
|---|
| Deficiency identified by ID Prefix S1364 related to regulation 26-40-305 (3) |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failed to complete individualized comprehensive restorative nursing care plans for 2 of 3 residents sampled. | SS=D |
| Failed to provide appropriate Foley catheter care for 1 of 3 residents sampled. | SS=D |
| Failed to provide appropriate care to prevent aspiration for 1 resident receiving tube feedings. | SS=D |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Staff O | Direct care staff interviewed regarding care plan implementation and observed providing care to residents #63 and #77. | |
| Staff P | Direct care staff observed providing range of motion and care to resident #77. | |
| Licensed staff I | Licensed staff assisting with resident transfers and interviewed about care practices for resident #77. | |
| Therapy staff GG | Therapy staff interviewed regarding care plan details and expectations for resident #77. | |
| Licensed nursing staff H | Licensed nurse interviewed about catheter care and tube feeding procedures for resident #63. |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failure to ensure privacy while providing cares. | D |
| Failure to honor residents' preferences for timing of blood sugar checks. | D |
| Failure to ensure residents attend appropriate activities and have care plans updated accordingly. | D |
| Housekeeping issues including thick water deposits on faucets, soiled call light cords, and flooring problems. | E |
| Care Area Assessments (CAA) not properly addressing pressure ulcers, catheter use, contractures, antipsychotic medications, and individualized care plans. | E |
| Care plans not reflecting current nutritional information and resident choices. | D |
| Licensed nursing staff not completing dialysis assessment sheets properly. | D |
| Care plans not addressing shaving needs and ADL care. | D |
| Care plans not addressing catheter care properly. | D |
| Restorative services plan not reviewed or revised to fit resident needs. | D |
| Care plans not updated to include Black Box Warning information for medications. | D |
| Food safety issues: open bags of food not labeled and dated in refrigerators and freezers. | F |
| Infection control deficiencies related to C-diff protocols and proper disinfecting of glucometers. | F |
| Facility maintenance issues including cracked sidewalks and unsecured grates. | F |
| Electrical outlet for Hydrocollator replaced with GFCI outlet. | F |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Debra Hartman | Administrator | Administrator named as responsible for monitoring compliance and re-education |
| Shirley Boltz | Contact person for Plan of Correction assistance | |
| Dietary Manager | Dietary Manager | Responsible for re-education of dietary staff and monitoring food labeling compliance |
| Director of Housekeeping | Responsible for rounds to identify housekeeping deficiencies | |
| Director of Maintenance | Responsible for maintenance tasks such as scraping and repainting kitchen ceiling |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failed to have a full-time certified dietary manager on 1 of 4 days of the survey and lacked a policy on certification of a dietary manager. | F |
| Failed to provide a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFI) for the Hydrocollator unit in the therapy room for 4 of 4 days onsite. | D |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Resident profile and care plan updates related to catheters and pressure ulcers were incomplete or inaccurate. | D |
| Catheter care information was not consistently included on treatment administration records and CNA catheter care flow sheets. | D |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Debra Hartman | Administrator | Submitted the Plan of Correction |
| Shirley Boltz | Contact person for Plan of Correction assistance |
| Description |
|---|
| Sink in room shared by four residents repaired and stains removed; toilet repaired; drywall and baseboard repaired in hallways. |
| Coordination of hospice services for resident #9 updated in care plan. |
| Failure to prevent weight loss for resident #34 addressed with nutritional risk interventions. |
| Care plans for residents #25 and #32 reviewed and updated with individualized interventions. |
| Kitchen items cleaned and stored properly; refrigerator access restricted. |
| Staff in-serviced on difference between delayed release and extended release medications. |
| Cement sidewalk and metal hand railing repaired; preventive maintenance program updated. |
| Ice machine taken out of service and cleaned; maintenance and housekeeping processes reviewed. |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jill Mendenhall | Administrator | Administrator involved in oversight and submission of Plan of Correction |
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