Inspection Reports for Trinity Manor

510 W. FRONTVIEW STREET, KS, 67801-2213

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Inspection Report Summary

The most recent inspection on June 12, 2014, found that all previously cited deficiencies had been corrected. Earlier inspections showed multiple deficiencies related mainly to resident care planning, medication management, notification procedures, and environmental safety. Complaint investigations substantiated issues such as delays in therapy, inadequate pressure ulcer treatment, and failure to respect resident rights, including access to medical records. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or license actions were listed in the available reports. The facility’s record shows improvement over time, with follow-up visits confirming correction of prior deficiencies.

Deficiencies (last 3 years)

Deficiencies (over 3 years) 24 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

300% worse than Kansas average
Kansas average: 6 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

32 24 16 8 0
2012
2013
2014

Census

Latest occupancy rate 57 residents

Based on a April 2014 inspection.

This facility has shown a steady increase in demand based on occupancy rates.

Census over time

36 42 48 54 60 66 Apr 2012 Apr 2013 Oct 2013 Apr 2014 Apr 2014
Inspection Report Follow-Up Deficiencies: 0 Jun 12, 2014
Visit Reason
This post-certification revisit was conducted to verify that previously cited deficiencies from an earlier survey were corrected.
Findings
All previously identified deficiencies listed on the CMS-2567 Statement of Deficiencies and Plan of Correction were corrected as of the revisit date.
Report Facts
Deficiencies corrected: 27
Inspection Report Plan of Correction Census: 57 Deficiencies: 23 Apr 11, 2014
Visit Reason
This document is a Plan of Correction submitted by Trinity Manor in response to deficiencies cited during a regulatory inspection. It outlines corrective actions to address various issues identified in the facility's care and operations.
Findings
The plan addresses multiple deficiencies including notification of service discontinuation, medication and treatment order reviews, CPR certification coverage, resident care plan updates, audits of clinical and administrative processes, staff education, and environmental safety measures. The facility commits to ongoing monitoring and quality assurance activities to ensure compliance.
Severity Breakdown
D: 10 E: 6 F: 5 J: 1 C: 3
Deficiencies (23)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to provide timely notification of intent to stop skilled services.D
Inadequate notification to residents and families regarding changes in medications and treatments.D
Lack of CPR certified staff coverage on all shifts.J
Inadequate hiring procedures including reference and background checks.E
Use of disrespectful nicknames or terms not preferred by residents.E
Failure to update resident preferences related to time of awakening.D
Lack of coordination and documentation of dental care and social service involvement.D
Failure to maintain a safe environment and correct unsafe practices.E
Failure to complete timely and accurate Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments.D
Inadequate care planning and audits related to fluid restrictions, dental care, nail care, pressure ulcer prevention, and dialysis communication.E
Failure to implement appropriate fall prevention interventions and audits.E
Failure to ensure proper hydration and conduct hydration audits.D
Incomplete or unclear physician orders and inadequate monitoring of diabetic and psychotropic medication management.D
Failure to post and audit daily nurse staffing data.C
Failure to provide food prepared under sanitary conditions and proper dietary management.D
Failure to maintain safe and sanitary kitchen and food service areas.F
Failure to maintain a safe environment including proper waste disposal and facility walk-throughs.F
Failure to provide adequate dental care and coordination.D
Failure to properly manage and audit psychotropic medication side effects and behavior tracking.D
Failure to provide adequate in-service training for Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs).F
Failure to have agreements in place for diagnostic and hospital transfer services.C
Failure to maintain an effective Quality Assessment and Assurance (QA) committee.F
Failure to ensure dietary concerns are managed by qualified personnel.F
Report Facts
Residents present: 57 CPR certification deadline: Apr 30, 2014 Audit frequency: 2 In-service hours: 12 In-service assignments: 3 QA meeting date: Apr 24, 2014 Plan of correction completion date: May 9, 2014
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Shirley BoltzContact for Plan of Correction assistanceListed as contact person for Plan of Correction assistance.
Lisa MazzaSubmitterSubmitted the Plan of Correction to KDADS.
Irina StrakhovaModifierModified the Plan of Correction document.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 56 Deficiencies: 31 Apr 9, 2014
Visit Reason
The inspection was an extended resurvey and investigation of complaint number KS00073740.
Findings
The facility had multiple deficiencies including failure to provide proper liability and appeal forms, failure to notify residents or responsible parties of changes, neglect in CPR provision for a full code resident resulting in death, inadequate abuse and neglect policies and reference checks, dignity and respect issues, failure to allow resident choice, inadequate social services, housekeeping and maintenance deficiencies, late MDS completion, incomplete care plans, failure to monitor dialysis and medication side effects, inadequate oral care, pressure ulcer care deficiencies, insufficient hydration, incomplete medication orders, failure to monitor psychotropic medication effects, expired medications not removed, unsanitary food preparation and serving, improper garbage disposal, lack of routine dental care, incomplete pharmacist follow-up, inadequate supervision to prevent falls, lack of transfer agreement with hospital, and failure to maintain nurse staffing records.
Complaint Details
Complaint number KS00073740 triggered the extended resurvey and investigation.
Severity Breakdown
SS=G: 2 SS=F: 5 SS=E: 7 SS=D: 13 SS=C: 3 SS=J: 1
Deficiencies (31)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to provide proper liability and appeal forms for residents.SS=D
Failure to notify residents or responsible parties of changes in condition or treatment.SS=D
Neglect in CPR provision for a full code resident resulting in death.SS=J
Inadequate abuse and neglect policies and failure to conduct reference checks.SS=E
Failure to provide dignity and respect to residents.SS=E
Failure to allow resident choice related to time of awakening.SS=D
Failure to provide medically related social services to meet resident needs.SS=D
Housekeeping and maintenance deficiencies including unclean areas, peeling wallpaper, broken tiles, and soiled equipment.SS=E
Late completion of admission Minimum Data Set (MDS).SS=D
Failure to develop comprehensive care plans addressing resident needs.SS=E
Failure to review and revise care plans timely after changes or incidents.SS=D
Failure to monitor dialysis and communicate with dialysis center.SS=D
Failure to provide appropriate dental care and services.SS=E
Failure to provide care and treatment to prevent or heal pressure ulcers.SS=G
Failure to follow individualized care plans for toileting and pressure ulcer care.SS=D
Failure to provide sufficient fluid intake to maintain hydration for resident with history of UTIs.SS=F
Failure to ensure all medications had complete orders and monitor side effects of psychotropic medications.SS=D
Failure to remove expired medications and maintain sanitary medication rooms.SS=D
Failure to provide adequate in-service education hours for nursing staff.SS=F
Failure to store, prepare and distribute food under sanitary conditions including improper hairnet use and contaminated ice machine.SS=F
Failure to properly dispose of garbage and refuse; overflowing dumpsters and uncovered trash cans.SS=F
Failure to assist residents in obtaining routine dental services.SS=C
Failure to maintain a transfer agreement with a local hospital.SS=C
Failure to maintain an effective quality assurance committee to address quality of care and quality of life concerns.SS=D
Failure to ensure resident environment free of accident hazards including unsecured chemicals, broken glass, delayed door alarms, and unsecured tools.SS=E
Failure to provide adequate supervision to prevent falls and develop appropriate interventions after falls.SS=E
Failure to provide appropriate treatment and services to maintain or improve ADLs including oral care and nail care.SS=D
Failure to provide care and treatment to prevent or heal pressure ulcers including repositioning, nutrition, and wound care.SS=G
Failure to follow individualized care plans for urinary incontinence and timely toileting.SS=D
Failure to follow individualized care plans for hydration and monitor fluid intake.SS=F
Failure to follow sanitary procedures for serving and assisting residents with meals.SS=F
Report Facts
Resident census: 56 Deficiency count: 32 Fall count: 13 Fluid intake: 1287 Fluid need: 2328 BIMS score: 3 BIMS score: 14 BIMS score: 15 BIMS score: 12 BIMS score: 4 BIMS score: 7 BIMS score: 13 BIMS score: 15 Medication expiration dates: 8 Inservice completion rate: 16 Pressure ulcer size: 2.7 Pressure ulcer size: 3
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Administrative Nurse DAdministrative Nursing StaffVerified multiple findings and facility failures including CPR, notification, care plans, and policies
Licensed Nursing Staff KLicensed NurseInvolved in CPR failure incident and medication monitoring
Direct Care Staff QQDirect Care StaffReported resident care refusals and oral care assistance
Dietary Staff BBDietary StaffPrepared pureed foods and observed food handling deficiencies
Licensed Nursing Staff HLicensed NurseReported on resident notifications and medication monitoring
Administrative Staff BAdministrative StaffVerified inservice education compliance
Consultant Staff DDDConsultant PharmacistAcknowledged incomplete medication orders and lack of behavioral monitoring
Maintenance Staff IIMaintenance StaffReported on door alarms and ice machine piping
Direct Care Staff TDirect Care StaffReported hydration cart usage and resident assistance
Licensed Nursing Staff JLicensed NurseReported medication order completeness and fall interventions
Inspection Report Follow-Up Deficiencies: 3 Dec 17, 2013
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 documents that deficiencies previously cited under regulations 483.10(b)(11), 483.25(c), and 483.45(a) were corrected by 11/15/2013.
Deficiencies (3)
Description
Deficiency related to regulation 483.10(b)(11)
Deficiency related to regulation 483.25(c)
Deficiency related to regulation 483.45(a)
Report Facts
Deficiencies corrected: 3
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 44 Deficiencies: 3 Oct 29, 2013
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted based on complaint investigations #69468 and #68102 regarding failure to notify physicians of changes and treatment delays, and pressure ulcer care.
Findings
The facility failed to notify resident #1's physician of a delay in initiation of ordered physical therapy, resulting in a stage 4 pressure ulcer. The facility also failed to provide timely treatment and services to prevent and heal pressure sores for residents #1 and #3, including failure to reposition resident #3 and use heel protectors as care planned. Additionally, there was a failure to provide specialized rehabilitative services (physical therapy) in a timely manner for resident #1.
Complaint Details
The visit was triggered by complaint investigations #69468 and #68102 concerning failure to notify physicians of changes and delays in treatment, and inadequate pressure ulcer care.
Severity Breakdown
SS=G: 1 SS=D: 2
Deficiencies (3)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to notify resident #1's physician of delay in initiation of ordered physical therapy which included assessment of a surgical wound.SS=G
Failure to ensure residents with pressure ulcers received necessary treatment and services to promote healing, prevent infection, and prevent new sores from developing (residents #1 and #3).SS=D
Failure to provide specialized rehabilitative services (physical therapy) in a timely manner for resident #1.SS=D
Report Facts
Census: 44 Delay in physical therapy initiation: 10 Pressure ulcer size: 2.5 Pressure ulcer size: 3 Physical therapy frequency: 2 Physical therapy frequency: 3 Physical therapy session duration: 15 Positioning interval: 2 Duration without repositioning: 3.4 Heel wound size: 2 Heel wound size: 2 Coccyx wound size: 2
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Physician EPrimary Care PhysicianAssessed resident #1's pressure ulcer and ordered antibiotic treatment
Physician Assistant FRemoved resident #1's stitches, ordered physical therapy, and documented delay in therapy initiation
Administrative Nurse BVerified delay in initiation of physical therapy and failure to notify physicians
Licensed Nurse IVerified receipt of physical therapy orders and pressure ulcer discovery
Inspection Report Follow-Up Deficiencies: 3 Apr 30, 2013
Visit Reason
This visit was a post-certification revisit to verify that previously reported deficiencies had been corrected.
Findings
The report shows that all previously cited deficiencies identified by regulation numbers 483.10(b)(5)-(10), 483.10(b)(1), 483.25(l), and 483.60(c) were corrected as of the revisit date.
Deficiencies (3)
Description
Deficiency related to regulations 483.10(b)(5)-(10), 483.10(b)(1)
Deficiency related to regulation 483.25(l)
Deficiency related to regulation 483.60(c)
Report Facts
Deficiencies corrected: 3
Inspection Report Plan of Correction Deficiencies: 3 Apr 15, 2013
Visit Reason
This document is a Plan of Correction submitted by Trinity Manor in response to deficiencies cited in a prior inspection, addressing compliance with Federal Medicare and Medicaid requirements.
Findings
The plan outlines corrective actions including the use of Generic Notice CMS 10123 for therapy discontinuation notifications, revisions to resident care plans to include adverse reactions for medications with black box warnings, and pharmacist reviews of these revised care plans. Monitoring and reporting procedures are established to ensure ongoing compliance.
Severity Breakdown
D: 1 E: 2
Deficiencies (3)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to notify residents of intent to stop skilled therapies using Generic Notice CMS 10123.D
Care plans lacking inclusion of adverse reactions for medications with black box warnings for multiple residents.E
Lack of pharmacist review of revised care plans including black box warnings for medications.E
Inspection Report Renewal Deficiencies: 0 Apr 10, 2013
Visit Reason
The licensure survey was conducted as part of the facility's renewal process.
Findings
The survey resulted in findings of no deficiency citations.
Inspection Report Re-Inspection Census: 44 Deficiencies: 3 Apr 10, 2013
Visit Reason
Health Resurvey #DA1Y11 conducted to assess compliance with regulatory requirements including medication monitoring and resident notification procedures.
Findings
The facility failed to use the required CMS 10123 form to notify residents of their rights to appeal the end of skilled services. The facility also failed to ensure residents' drug regimens were free from unnecessary drugs by not adequately monitoring medications with black box warnings (BBW). Consultant pharmacist failed to identify and report lack of monitoring of BBW medications in care plans for multiple residents.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 1 SS=E: 2
Deficiencies (3)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to use the required CMS 10123 Generic Notice to notify residents of their rights to appeal the plan to end skilled therapies.SS=D
Failure to ensure residents' drug regimens were free from unnecessary drugs due to inadequate monitoring of black box warning medications and lack of specific adverse reactions listed in care plans.SS=E
Pharmacist failed to report irregularities related to lack of monitoring of medications with black box warnings in care plans and failure to ensure monitoring by facility staff.SS=E
Report Facts
Census: 44 Residents sampled for unnecessary drug review: 10 Residents with medication monitoring deficiencies: 9
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Consultant MConsultant PharmacistMonthly medication regimen reviewer who failed to identify lack of monitoring of medications with black box warnings in care plans
Administrative Nursing staff BInterviewed regarding failure to use CMS 10123 form and care plan processes
Licensed nurse HInterviewed regarding medication administration record and black box warning procedures
Direct care staff GInterviewed regarding medication administration record and black box warning procedures
Licensed nurse KInterviewed regarding resident behaviors and medication monitoring
Direct care staff EInterviewed regarding black box warning procedures on medication administration record
Direct care staff JInterviewed regarding resident anxiety
Inspection Report Follow-Up Deficiencies: 1 May 10, 2012
Visit Reason
This post-certification revisit was conducted to verify that previously identified deficiencies reported on the CMS-2567 Statement of Deficiencies and Plan of Correction had been corrected.
Findings
The revisit confirmed that the deficiency related to regulation 483.10(b)(2) was corrected as of 05/10/2012. No other deficiencies were noted.
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Deficiency related to regulation 483.10(b)(2)
Report Facts
Deficiencies corrected: 1
Inspection Report Plan of Correction Deficiencies: 1 Apr 18, 2012
Visit Reason
This document is a Plan of Correction submitted by the facility in response to deficiencies cited in a complaint investigation (Trinity Manor Complaint 041212).
Findings
The plan of correction alleges substantial compliance with Federal Medicare and Medicaid requirements and outlines corrective actions related to resident rights and confidentiality, including staff in-service training and monitoring.
Complaint Details
Related to Trinity Manor Complaint 041212; the plan addresses deficiencies cited in that complaint.
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Failure to assure resident or legal representative access to records within 24 hours and proper handling of confidentiality.
Report Facts
Complete Date for Plan of Correction: May 10, 2012 Date of Plan of Correction submission: Apr 18, 2012
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Bradley RadatzAdministratorSubmitted the Plan of Correction
Shirley BoltzContact person for Plan of Correction assistance
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 49 Deficiencies: 1 Apr 12, 2012
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation (#KS00056197) regarding the facility's failure to allow a resident to access and release their own medical records.
Findings
The facility failed to allow one of four sampled residents the right to obtain and release their own medical information to persons of their choosing. Interviews and record reviews confirmed that staff did not obtain the resident's permission before releasing medical information to the resident's case manager.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation #KS00056197 found that the facility did not allow resident #101 to obtain or release their medical information. Staff released information to the resident's case manager without the resident's permission, citing fluctuating confusion and reliance on a durable power of attorney instead of the resident's consent.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 1
Deficiencies (1)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to allow resident #101 the right to access and release their own medical records.SS=D
Report Facts
Residents sampled for review: 4
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Licensed Nurse ALicensed NurseReported that the case manager requested resident #101's medical information without resident permission.
Social Service Staff CSocial Service StaffConfirmed communication with case manager and refusal to release information without resident permission due to confusion.
Administrative Nurse BAdministrative NurseReported staff protocol to check for durable power of attorney before releasing medical information.
Inspection Report Plan of Correction Deficiencies: 3 N029001 POC K8WF11
Visit Reason
This document is a Plan of Correction submitted by Trinity Manor in response to deficiencies cited in a complaint investigation.
Findings
The plan addresses delays in therapy initiation, treatment and services to prevent pressure sores, and provision of specialized rehabilitation services, with corrective actions and monitoring plans outlined.
Complaint Details
This plan of correction is related to a complaint investigation identified as Trinity Manor 102913 Complaint.
Severity Breakdown
D: 2 G: 1
Deficiencies (3)
DescriptionSeverity
Delay in therapy initiation of ordered treatmentD
Treatment and services to prevent/heal pressure soresG
Provision and obtaining of specialized rehabilitation servicesD
Report Facts
Complete Date: Nov 19, 2013 Complete Date: Oct 28, 2013 Complete Date: Nov 15, 2013 Complete Date: Nov 6, 2013 Therapy initiation timeframe: 48 Physical evaluation date: Sep 26, 2013 Physical therapy start date: Oct 1, 2013

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