ESKRIDGE CARE AND REHAB in ESKRIDGE, KS was fined $13,397 by CMS following 30 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

ESKRIDGE CARE AND REHAB (ESKRIDGE, KS) — $13,397 in CMS Fines

Outcome: ESKRIDGE CARE AND REHAB in ESKRIDGE, KS was fined $13,397 by CMS following 30 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.


• Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.


• Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.


• Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.


• 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.


• Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.


• 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.