SHAWNEE POST ACUTE REHABILITATION CENTER in OVERLAND PARK, KS was fined $28,558 by CMS following 40 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

SHAWNEE POST ACUTE REHABILITATION CENTER (OVERLAND PARK, KS) — $28,558 in CMS Fines

Outcome: SHAWNEE POST ACUTE REHABILITATION CENTER in OVERLAND PARK, KS was fined $28,558 by CMS following 40 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.


• 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.


• 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 care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.


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


• Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.


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