WAKEFIELD CARE AND REHAB in WAKEFIELD, KS was fined $15,593 by CMS following 12 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

WAKEFIELD CARE AND REHAB (WAKEFIELD, KS) — $15,593 in CMS Fines

Outcome: WAKEFIELD CARE AND REHAB in WAKEFIELD, KS was fined $15,593 by CMS following 12 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


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


• Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.


• 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.


• Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.


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