Enterprise Estates Nursing Center in ENTERPRISE, KS was fined $16,556 by CMS following 36 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Enterprise Estates Nursing Center (ENTERPRISE, KS) — $16,556 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Enterprise Estates Nursing Center in ENTERPRISE, KS was fined $16,556 by CMS following 36 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.


• Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.


• Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.


• Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.


• Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.


• Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.


• Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.


• Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.