LEONARDVILLE NURSING HOME in LEONARDVILLE, KS was fined $7,446 by CMS following 13 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

LEONARDVILLE NURSING HOME (LEONARDVILLE, KS) — $7,446 in CMS Fines

Outcome: LEONARDVILLE NURSING HOME in LEONARDVILLE, KS was fined $7,446 by CMS following 13 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.


• 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 necessary and PRN use is limited.


• 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.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


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


• 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.


• Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.


• Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.