Resident Complaints » Life Care Center of Kansas City

  1. Health Inspection on July 11, 2018 [1]

    1. Isolated: Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy
      • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (Corrected 2018-08-08)
    2. Widespread: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy
      • Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. (Corrected 2018-08-08)
      • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Corrected 2018-08-08)
    3. Pattern: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy
      • Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. (Corrected 2018-08-08)
      • Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. (Corrected 2018-08-08)
      • Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. (Corrected 2018-08-08)
      • 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 2018-08-08)
      • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (Corrected 2018-08-08)
      • Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. (Corrected 2018-08-08)

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References

  1. http://www.medicare.gov/NursingHomeCompare/About/Health-Inspections.html