FOWLER RESIDENTIAL CARE in FOWLER, KS was fined $8,021 by CMS following 9 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

FOWLER RESIDENTIAL CARE (FOWLER, KS) — $8,021 in CMS Fines

Outcome: FOWLER RESIDENTIAL CARE in FOWLER, KS was fined $8,021 by CMS following 9 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


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


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


• Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.


• Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.


• 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.


• 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.


• Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.