A list of the most recent deficiencies for Medicalodges Arkansas City. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2023-11-14 | 2023-12-15 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-14 | 2023-12-15 | N |
| Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-14 | 2023-12-15 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-14 | 2023-12-15 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-14 | 2023-12-15 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-14 | 2023-12-15 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-14 | 2023-12-15 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-14 | 2023-12-15 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2023-10-10 | 2023-11-09 | N |
| 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. | Health | 2023-10-10 | 2023-11-09 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2023-10-10 | 2023-11-09 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-10-10 | 2023-11-09 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-10-10 | 2023-11-09 | N |
| Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | Health | 2023-10-10 | 2023-11-09 | 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 | 2023-10-10 | 2023-11-09 | 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 | 2023-10-10 | 2023-11-09 | N |
| 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 | 2023-10-10 | 2023-11-09 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-10-10 | 2023-11-09 | N |
| Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | Health | 2023-10-10 | 2023-11-09 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-10-10 | 2023-11-09 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-08-16 | 2023-09-20 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2023-08-16 | 2023-09-20 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-06-27 | 2023-07-26 | 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 | 2023-06-27 | 2023-07-26 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-06-27 | 2023-07-26 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-06-27 | 2023-07-26 | Y |
| Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | Health | 2023-06-27 | 2023-07-26 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-06-27 | 2023-07-26 | Y |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-01 | 2021-12-30 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-01 | 2021-12-30 | N |
| Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-01 | 2021-12-30 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-01 | 2021-12-30 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-01 | 2021-12-30 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-01 | 2021-12-30 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-01 | 2021-12-30 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-01 | 2021-12-30 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2021-11-19 | 2021-12-22 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-11-19 | 2021-12-22 | N |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2021-11-19 | 2021-12-22 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2021-11-19 | 2021-12-22 | N |
| Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | Health | 2021-04-07 | 2021-04-09 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2020-01-28 | 2020-02-14 | N |
| Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | Health | 2020-01-28 | 2020-02-14 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2020-01-28 | 2020-02-14 | 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 | 2020-01-28 | 2020-02-14 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2020-01-28 | 2020-02-14 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2020-01-28 | 2020-02-14 | 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 | 2020-01-28 | 2020-02-14 | N |
| Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | Health | 2020-01-28 | 2020-02-14 | N |
| Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility. | Health | 2020-01-28 | 2020-02-14 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-10 | 2020-01-09 | 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 | 2019-12-10 | 2020-01-09 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-10 | 2020-01-09 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-10 | 2020-01-09 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-10 | 2020-01-09 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-10 | 2020-01-09 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-10 | 2020-01-09 | N |
| Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-10 | 2020-01-09 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-10 | 2020-01-09 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-10 | 2020-01-09 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-10 | 2020-01-09 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-10 | 2020-01-09 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-10 | 2020-01-09 | 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 | 2020-01-28 | Not Fixed | N |
