A list of the most recent deficiencies for Kansas Veterans Home. 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? |
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Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-13 | 2022-09-22 | 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 | 2022-09-13 | 2022-09-22 | N |
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-13 | 2022-09-22 | N |
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-13 | 2022-09-22 | N |
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-13 | 2022-09-22 | N |
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-13 | 2022-09-22 | N |
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-13 | 2022-09-22 | 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 | 2022-08-05 | 2022-09-09 | N |
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-08-05 | 2022-09-09 | N |
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-08-05 | 2022-09-09 | 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 | 2022-08-05 | 2022-09-09 | N |
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2022-08-05 | 2022-09-09 | N |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-08-05 | 2022-09-09 | N |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-10-28 | 2021-11-10 | Y |
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-09 | 2020-03-23 | N |
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-09 | 2020-03-23 | N |
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-09 | 2020-03-23 | N |
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-09 | 2020-03-23 | N |
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-09 | 2020-03-23 | N |
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-09 | 2020-03-23 | N |
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-09 | 2020-03-23 | N |
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-09 | 2020-03-23 | N |
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-09 | 2020-03-23 | N |
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-09 | 2020-03-23 | N |
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-09 | 2020-03-23 | 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 | 2019-04-03 | 2019-04-30 | N |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-04-03 | 2019-04-30 | N |
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2019-04-03 | 2019-04-30 | N |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-04-03 | 2019-04-30 | 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 | 2019-04-03 | 2019-04-30 | N |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-04-03 | 2019-04-30 | N |
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. | Health | 2019-04-03 | 2019-04-30 | N |
Provide family notifications of emergency plan. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-19 | 2019-01-17 | 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 | 2018-12-19 | 2019-01-17 | N |
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-19 | 2019-01-17 | N |
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-19 | 2019-01-17 | N |
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-19 | 2019-01-17 | N |
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-19 | 2019-01-17 | N |
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-19 | 2019-01-16 | N |
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-19 | 2019-01-11 | N |
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-19 | 2019-01-11 | 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 | 2018-12-19 | 2019-01-04 | N |
Install proper backup exit lighting. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-19 | 2019-01-04 | N |
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-19 | 2019-01-04 | N |
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-19 | 2019-01-04 | N |
Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-19 | 2019-01-04 | N |
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-19 | 2019-01-04 | N |
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-19 | 2018-12-19 | N |