Bethany Home Association
BETHANY HOME ASSOCIATION in LINDSBORG, KS — inspection on September 2, 2025.
Found 2 citations. Severity: Standard violations.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.
Inspection Findings
Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to notify Resident (R) 1's representative when R1 had a change in condition.
This deficient practice placed R1 at risk for a lack of required decision from her representative for treatment.
Findings included:- R1's Electronic Medical Record (EMR) documented R1 had diagnoses of cerebral infarction (stroke - sudden death of brain cells due to lack of oxygen caused by impaired blood flow to the brain by blockage or rupture of an artery to the brain) and thrombophilia (blood disorder that makes the blood in your veins (blood vessels that carry oxygen filled blood towards the heart) and arteries (blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart) more likely to clot).R1's Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], documented the resident had a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) of nine, which indicated moderately impaired cognition.
The MDS documented R1 had no upper or lower extremity impairment and used a walker for mobility.
The MDS documented R1 required supervision with transfers and ambulation 10 feet (ft).R1's Care Plan, revised 08/05/25, documented R1 required limited one staff assistance with mobility in the room with a walker.
The Nurse's Note dated 07/12/25 at 10:34 PM documented the nurse observed R1 with vomiting and diarrhea throughout the day.
Staff administered Maalox (antacid medication), 10 milliliters (ml), and two Imodium (over-the-counter medication used to treat diarrhea), 2 milligrams (mg), tablets to R1.
Review of R1's clinical record revealed a lack of documentation. R1's representative was informed of the change in condition.The Nurse's Note dated 07/14/25 at 01:17 PM documented R1 had a rough weekend with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, and had a hard time transferring.
The note documented R1 slept in, took her morning medications, got up for lunch, and ate some of her meal.
The note documented staff checked her vitals, and they were within normal limits for R1.
The nurse assessed R1's hand grasp, and they were equal on both sides.
The note documented R1 had a hard time cutting up her meat, and the nurse notified the physician and R1's representative three days after R1's initial change in condition.On 09/02/25 at 10:22 AM, Administrative Nurse D verified a lack of documentation in R1's clinical record, regarding staff notifying the resident's representative of R1's change of condition on 07/12/25.
Administrative Nurse D stated she would expect staff to notify the representative as soon as R1 had nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.Upon request, the facility failed to provide a change in condition policy.
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LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
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Facility ID:
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
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Building
COMPLETED
09/02/2025
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Bethany Home Association
321 N Chestnut Street Lindsborg, KS 67456
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
10:26 AM, documented that staff reported R2 had emesis (vomit) at breakfast. R2 stated he was nauseous and felt his medication caused this; no temperature was noted, and nursing staff would continue to monitor R2.
The Nurse's Note dated 06/19/25 at 02:00 PM, documented that staff reported to the physician that R2 had increased drowsiness, was hard to arouse, had vital signs on the lower end, urine output and color, and the physician directed staff to send him to the emergency room for evaluation.The Nurse's Note dated 06/19/25 at 05:28 PM, documented R2's spouse reported that he was transferred from the local hospital to the hospital in [NAME], where he was admitted for a UTI.On 09/02/25 at 01:15 PM, R2 was in his room, in bed.
His catheter bag was fastened to his bed. On 09/02/25 at 12:05 PM, Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) M stated she would contact the nurse if the resident did not act right or out of his normal behaviors. On 09/02/25 at 12:17 PM, Licensed Nurse (LN) G stated that if she had to change R2's catheter more than once in a short time, she would contact the physician. LN G further stated R2's spouse was very involved with his care, and she would make sure she was notified of any changes in his health. LN G further stated that nursing staff had recently been reeducated on when to contact the physician and responsible parties when there was a change in the status of residents.On 09/02/25 at 10:28 AM, Administrative Nurse D stated she would expect the physician to be notified if R2 had not had any output of urine in his catheter and any changes with the resident.The facility's Indwelling Catheter Protocol policy, dated 08/27/24, documented that every resident with an indwelling catheter would be reassessed by a licensed nurse every shift.
Each resident with an indwelling catheter would be assessed for pain/discomfort related to the use of the catheter, and if any, the location of the pain/discomfort and what non-pharmacological interventions were attempted. If the bladder had been overly distended for a period of time, urine may become bloody. If clots are noted or bleeding appears excessively, notify the physician immediately.
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