HUTCHINSON OPERATOR, LLC in HUTCHINSON, KS was fined $70,179 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 32 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

HUTCHINSON OPERATOR, LLC (HUTCHINSON, KS) — $70,179 in CMS Fines

Outcome: HUTCHINSON OPERATOR, LLC in HUTCHINSON, KS was fined $70,179 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 32 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.


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


• Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.


• 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.


• Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.


• Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.


• Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.


• Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.