EDWARDSVILLE CARE AND REHAB in EDWARDSVILLE, KS was fined $9,113 by CMS following 37 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

EDWARDSVILLE CARE AND REHAB (EDWARDSVILLE, KS) — $9,113 in CMS Fines

Outcome: EDWARDSVILLE CARE AND REHAB in EDWARDSVILLE, KS was fined $9,113 by CMS following 37 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.


• 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.


• Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition


• 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.


• Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.


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