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Health Inspection Summary
Medicalodges Pittsburg
2520 S Rouse Street
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 231-0300
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Deficiency Category
Inspection Date:
9/19/24
Complaint Reporting Period:
4/1/24 - 3/31/25
Inspection Date:
12/8/22
Complaint Reporting Period:
4/1/23 - 3/31/24
Inspection Date:
7/20/21
Complaint Reporting Period:
4/1/22 - 3/31/23
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies000
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies270
Infection Control Deficiencies240
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies210
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies220
Resident Rights Deficiencies222
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies110
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies143
Environmental Deficiencies120
Administration Deficiencies100

Detailed result for inspection on 9/19/24
Date of last standard health inspection:9/19/24Read the full report (PDF)
Date(s) of complaint inspection(s) between 4/1/24 - 3/31/25
Date(s) of infection control inspection(s) between 4/1/24 - 3/31/25
No infection control inspections
Total number of Health Deficiencies for this nursing home:14
Average number of Health Deficiencies in Kansas:10.4
Average number of Health Deficiencies in the United States:9.6
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
No Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

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

9/19/249/3/24
4 - Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Few

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

9/19/2410/21/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Infection Control Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

9/19/2410/21/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

9/19/2410/21/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

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

9/19/2410/21/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

9/19/2410/21/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

9/19/2410/21/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many

Post nurse staffing information every day.

9/19/2410/21/24
1 - Potential for minimal harm
Many
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

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

9/19/2410/21/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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.

9/19/2410/21/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

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

9/19/2410/21/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

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.

9/19/2410/21/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Environmental Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

9/19/2410/21/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many
Administration Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

9/19/2410/21/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many

Detailed result for inspection on 12/8/22
Date of last standard health inspection:12/8/22Read the full report (PDF)
Date(s) of complaint inspection(s) between 4/1/23 - 3/31/24
No complaint inspections
Date(s) of infection control inspection(s) between 4/1/23 - 3/31/24
No infection control inspections
Total number of Health Deficiencies for this nursing home:23
Average number of Health Deficiencies in Kansas:8.8
Average number of Health Deficiencies in the United States:9.4
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
No Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

12/8/221/19/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

12/8/221/19/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

12/8/221/19/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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.

12/8/221/19/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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

12/8/221/19/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

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

12/8/221/19/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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

12/8/221/19/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Infection Control Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Report COVID19 data to residents and families.

12/8/221/19/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

12/8/221/19/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

12/8/221/19/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

12/8/221/19/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

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

12/8/221/19/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

12/8/221/19/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

12/8/221/19/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

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

12/8/221/19/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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.

12/8/221/19/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

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

12/8/221/19/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

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.

12/8/221/19/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

12/8/221/19/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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.

12/8/221/19/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

12/8/221/19/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some
Environmental Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.

12/8/221/19/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

12/8/221/19/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some
Administration Deficiencies
No Administration Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.

Detailed result for inspection on 7/20/21
Date of last standard health inspection:7/20/21Read the full report (PDF)
Date(s) of complaint inspection(s) between 4/1/22 - 3/31/23
Date(s) of infection control inspection(s) between 4/1/22 - 3/31/23
No infection control inspections
Total number of Health Deficiencies for this nursing home:5
Average number of Health Deficiencies in Kansas:6.6
Average number of Health Deficiencies in the United States:8.7
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
No Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
No Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Infection Control Deficiencies
No Infection Control Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
No Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
No Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

7/20/218/19/21
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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.

9/19/2210/19/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
No Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

7/20/218/19/21
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

7/20/218/19/21
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

7/20/218/19/21
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some
Environmental Deficiencies
No Environmental Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Administration Deficiencies
No Administration Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Complaints and facility-reported incidents in the past 3 years
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

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

9/19/249/3/24
4 - Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Few

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

9/19/2410/21/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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.

9/19/2210/19/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some
Infection control inspection deficiencies in the past 3 years
This nursing home has not had any infection control inspections in the past 3 years.
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