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Plaza West Healthcare: Staff Competency Failures - KS
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Medical records show the resident missed one feeding on January 22, three on January 23, two on January 24, and one on January 25....
The violation affected a small number of residents at the 99-bed skilled nursing facility....
The resident lost 9 pounds in January alone, representing a 7.6% weight loss, followed by an additional 15 pounds the following month....
Multiple residents reported waiting 20 to 30 minutes for assistance, with some calls going completely unanswered....
The resident explained that her hands were numb due to neuropathy, making her unable to remove the hearing aids independently....
These lab values indicated the resident faced immediate medical risks....
The clothes were described as "stiff" and "rigid" with a musty odor that made them difficult to handle....
Medical records showed no physician's order authorizing urinary catheterization....
The CNA reported that the resident "got out of the bed, grabbed her scrub top, ripped her top, and pulled her hair" during the care episode....
Speech therapy evaluations revealed the patient had a **St....
This represents a fundamental breakdown in the systematic approach required to identify care deficiencies and implement corrective measures....
Despite the CNA's concerns about a possible scabies outbreak and her observations of several residents with rashes, the facility took no immediate action....
Progressive weight loss can lead to muscle wasting, weakened immune function, slower wound healing, and increased susceptibility to infections....
On March 6, 2025, inspectors observed a resident with diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and Parkinson's disease who reported 9 out of 10 pain intensity....
On May 30, 2024, the facility's nurse practitioner ordered IV fluids and laboratory tests for the resident due to weakness and lethargy....
The resident required substantial assistance with daily activities and spent most of their time in bed, placing them at high risk for pressure injuries....
This represents a fundamental breakdown in the facility's self-monitoring and improvement processes....
SEO_DESCRIPTION: Fort Wayne nursing home failed infection control protocols during medical procedures, creating contamination risks for vulnerable residents....
The January 24, 2025 federal inspection revealed that the 615 W....