Resident Complaints » Kansas Soldiers Home

Health Inspection on March 4, 2019 ^[1]

1. Widespread: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy

   • Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. (Corrected 2019-04-03)

2. Pattern: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy

   • Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. (Corrected 2019-04-03)

3. Isolated: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy

   • Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. (Corrected 2019-04-03)
   • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (Corrected 2019-04-03)
   • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (Corrected 2019-04-03)
   • Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. (Corrected 2019-04-03)
   • Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition (Corrected 2019-04-03)
   • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (Corrected 2019-04-03)
   • Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. (Corrected 2019-04-03)
   • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Corrected 2019-04-03)
   • Ensure each residentÂ’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. (Corrected 2019-04-03)
   • Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. (Corrected 2019-04-03)
   • Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is ne (Corrected 2019-04-03)