Deficiency Records for Topeka Center For Rehabilitation and Healthcare

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Topeka Center For Rehabilitation and Healthcare. The list is based on the information provided by CMS from both standard inspections and from complaints filed by residents.

Deficiency Type of Deficiency Deficiency Date Date Corrected Resulted from a Complaint?
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. Fire Safety 2023-12-19 2024-01-25 N
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Fire Safety 2023-12-19 2024-01-25 N
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2023-12-19 2024-01-25 N
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Fire Safety 2023-12-19 2024-01-25 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2023-12-19 2024-01-25 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2023-12-19 2024-01-25 N
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. Fire Safety 2023-12-19 2024-01-25 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2023-12-19 2024-01-25 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2023-12-19 2024-01-25 N
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Fire Safety 2023-12-19 2024-01-25 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2023-12-19 2024-01-25 N
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Fire Safety 2023-12-19 2024-01-25 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2023-12-19 2024-01-25 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2023-12-19 2024-01-25 N
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. Health 2023-11-30 2024-01-12 Y
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. Health 2023-11-30 2024-01-12 Y
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Health 2023-11-30 2024-01-12 Y
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Health 2023-11-30 2024-01-12 Y
Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. Health 2023-11-30 2024-01-12 Y
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2023-11-30 2024-01-12 Y
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Health 2023-11-30 2024-01-12 Y
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2023-11-30 2024-01-12 Y
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Health 2023-11-30 2024-01-12 Y
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Health 2023-11-30 2024-01-12 Y
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2023-11-30 2024-01-12 Y
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident?s advance directives. Health 2023-11-30 2024-01-12 Y
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2023-11-30 2024-01-12 Y
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. Health 2023-11-30 2024-01-12 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2023-11-30 2024-01-12 Y
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Health 2023-11-30 2024-01-12 Y
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Health 2023-11-30 2024-01-12 Y
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Health 2023-11-30 2024-01-12 Y
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. Health 2023-11-30 2024-01-12 Y
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. Health 2023-11-30 2024-01-12 Y
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2023-11-30 2024-01-12 Y
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Health 2023-11-30 2024-01-12 Y
Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Health 2023-11-30 2024-01-12 Y
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2023-11-30 2024-01-12 Y
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. Health 2023-11-30 2024-01-12 Y
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2023-11-30 2024-01-12 Y
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. Health 2023-11-30 2024-01-12 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-11-30 2024-01-12 Y
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Health 2023-11-30 2024-01-12 Y
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Health 2023-11-30 2024-01-12 Y
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. Health 2023-11-30 2024-01-12 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-11-30 2023-11-02 Y
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Health 2023-11-30 2023-11-02 Y
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. Fire Safety 2023-07-19 2023-08-08 N
Meet other general requirements. Fire Safety 2023-07-19 2023-08-08 N
Use approved construction type or materials. Fire Safety 2023-07-19 2023-08-08 N
Install noncombustible or limited-combustible interior walls. Fire Safety 2023-07-19 2023-08-08 N
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2023-07-19 2023-08-08 N
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2023-07-19 2023-08-08 N
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Fire Safety 2023-07-19 2023-08-08 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2023-07-19 2023-08-08 N
Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire. Fire Safety 2023-07-19 2023-08-08 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2023-07-19 2023-08-08 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2023-07-19 2023-08-08 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2023-07-19 2023-08-08 N
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Fire Safety 2023-07-19 2023-08-08 N
Meet other general requirements that are deficient. Fire Safety 2023-07-19 2023-08-08 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2023-07-19 2023-08-08 N
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Fire Safety 2023-07-19 2023-08-08 N
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. Fire Safety 2023-07-19 2023-08-08 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2023-07-19 2023-08-08 N
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Fire Safety 2023-07-19 2023-08-08 N
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Fire Safety 2023-07-19 2023-08-08 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2023-07-19 2023-08-08 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2023-07-19 2023-08-08 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2023-07-19 2023-08-08 N
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2023-05-31 2023-07-13 N
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Health 2023-05-31 2023-07-13 N
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Health 2023-05-31 2023-07-13 N
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2023-05-31 2023-07-13 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2023-05-31 2023-07-13 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2023-05-31 2023-07-13 N
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Health 2023-05-31 2023-07-13 N
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. Health 2023-05-31 2023-07-13 N
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. Health 2023-05-31 2023-07-13 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2023-05-31 2023-07-13 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2023-05-31 2023-07-13 N
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. Health 2023-05-31 2023-07-13 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2023-05-31 2023-07-13 N
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Health 2023-05-31 2023-07-13 N
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2023-05-31 2023-07-13 N
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Health 2023-05-31 2023-07-13 N
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Health 2023-05-31 2023-07-13 N
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Health 2023-05-31 2023-07-13 N
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. Health 2023-05-31 2023-07-13 N
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Health 2023-05-31 2023-07-13 N
Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Health 2023-05-31 2023-07-13 N
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. Health 2023-05-31 2023-07-13 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2023-05-31 2023-07-13 N
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Health 2023-05-31 2023-07-13 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-05-31 2023-07-13 N
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Health 2023-05-31 2023-07-13 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Health 2023-05-31 2023-07-13 N
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. Health 2023-05-31 2023-07-13 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2023-02-08 2023-04-18 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-02-08 2023-04-18 Y
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2023-02-08 2023-04-18 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-02-08 2023-04-18 Y
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2023-02-08 2023-03-07 Y
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2023-02-08 2023-03-07 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2023-02-08 2023-03-07 Y
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Health 2023-02-08 2023-03-07 Y
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2023-02-08 2023-03-07 Y
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Health 2023-02-08 2023-03-07 Y
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Health 2023-02-08 2023-03-07 Y
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. Health 2023-02-08 2023-03-07 Y
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. Health 2023-02-08 2023-03-07 Y
Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Fire Safety 2022-12-13 2023-01-24 N
Use approved construction type or materials. Fire Safety 2022-12-13 2023-01-24 N
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2022-12-13 2023-01-24 N
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Fire Safety 2022-12-13 2023-01-24 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2022-12-13 2023-01-24 N
Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire. Fire Safety 2022-12-13 2023-01-24 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2022-12-13 2023-01-24 N
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Fire Safety 2022-12-13 2023-01-24 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2022-12-13 2023-01-24 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2022-12-13 2023-01-24 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2022-12-13 2023-01-24 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2022-12-13 2023-01-24 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2022-12-13 2023-01-24 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2022-12-13 2023-01-24 N
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2022-11-21 2022-12-19 Y
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Health 2022-11-21 2022-12-19 Y
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2022-11-21 2022-12-19 Y
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2022-11-21 2022-12-19 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2022-11-21 2022-12-19 Y
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Health 2022-11-21 2022-12-19 Y
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Health 2022-11-21 2022-12-19 Y
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2022-11-21 2022-12-19 Y
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2022-11-21 2022-12-19 Y
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Health 2022-11-21 2022-12-19 Y
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly Health 2022-11-21 2022-12-19 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-11-21 2022-12-19 Y
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. Health 2022-11-21 2022-12-19 Y
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2022-12-13 2022-12-14 N
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Health 2022-06-16 2022-09-26 Y
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. Health 2022-06-16 2022-09-07 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2022-06-16 2022-08-31 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2022-06-16 2022-08-31 Y
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Health 2022-06-16 2022-08-31 Y
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Health 2022-06-16 2022-08-31 Y
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2022-06-16 2022-08-31 Y
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. Health 2022-06-16 2022-08-31 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2022-07-14 2022-07-14 Y
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Health 2022-06-16 2022-07-14 Y
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Health 2022-06-16 2022-07-14 Y
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Health 2022-06-16 2022-07-14 Y
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition Health 2022-06-16 2022-07-14 Y
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2022-06-16 2022-07-14 Y
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2022-06-16 2022-07-14 Y
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2022-06-16 2022-07-14 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-06-16 2022-07-14 Y
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2022-03-17 2022-04-18 Y
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. Health 2022-03-07 2022-03-18 Y
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2021-12-22 2022-01-21 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2021-10-27 2021-11-20 Y
Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them. Health 2021-10-27 2021-11-20 Y
Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing. Health 2021-07-15 2021-08-13 Y
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Health 2021-07-15 2021-08-13 Y
Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room). Health 2021-07-15 2021-08-13 Y
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2021-07-15 2021-08-13 Y
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2021-07-15 2021-08-13 Y
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Health 2021-07-15 2021-08-13 Y
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2021-07-15 2021-08-13 Y
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2021-07-15 2021-08-13 Y
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. Health 2021-07-15 2021-08-13 Y
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Health 2021-07-15 2021-08-13 Y
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. Health 2021-07-15 2021-08-13 Y
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Health 2021-07-15 2021-08-13 Y
Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Health 2021-07-15 2021-08-13 Y
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. Health 2021-07-15 2021-08-13 Y
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2021-07-15 2021-08-13 Y
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. Health 2021-07-15 2021-08-13 Y
Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws. Health 2021-07-15 2021-08-13 Y
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Health 2021-05-03 2021-06-11 Y
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2021-05-03 2021-06-11 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2021-04-08 2021-04-30 Y