SANDPIPER HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER in WICHITA, KS was fined $16,801 by CMS following 32 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

SANDPIPER HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER (WICHITA, KS) — $16,801 in CMS Fines

Outcome: SANDPIPER HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER in WICHITA, KS was fined $16,801 by CMS following 32 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.


• 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.


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


• 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.


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


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.