HOMESTEAD HEALTH CENTER in WICHITA, KS was fined $59,829 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 25 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

HOMESTEAD HEALTH CENTER (WICHITA, KS) — $59,829 in CMS Fines

Outcome: HOMESTEAD HEALTH CENTER in WICHITA, KS was fined $59,829 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 25 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.


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


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


• 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.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.


• 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 safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.