PRATT HEALTH AND REHAB in PRATT, KS was fined $22,925 by CMS following 21 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

PRATT HEALTH AND REHAB (PRATT, KS) — $22,925 in CMS Fines

Outcome: PRATT HEALTH AND REHAB in PRATT, KS was fined $22,925 by CMS following 21 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


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


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


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


• Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.


• Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.


• 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.