Inspection Results » Medicalodges Great Bend

Health Inspection on August 15, 2018 ^[1]

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

   • Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. (Corrected 2018-09-14)
   • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Corrected 2018-09-14)
   • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (Corrected 2018-09-14)
   • Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. (Corrected 2018-09-14)
   • Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. (Corrected 2018-09-14)

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

   • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (Corrected 2018-09-14)
   • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Corrected 2018-09-14)
   • 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 2018-09-14)

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

   • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (Corrected 2018-09-14)
   • Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. (Corrected 2018-09-14)
   • Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. (Corrected 2018-09-14)
   • Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. (Corrected 2018-09-14)
   • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (Corrected 2018-09-14)
   • Ensure each residentÂ’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. (Corrected 2018-09-14)