CLARIDGE COURT in PRAIRIE VILLAGE, KS was fined $18,028 by CMS following 17 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

CLARIDGE COURT (PRAIRIE VILLAGE, KS) — $18,028 in CMS Fines

Outcome: CLARIDGE COURT in PRAIRIE VILLAGE, KS was fined $18,028 by CMS following 17 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.


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


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


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


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


• Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.


• 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.


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