Brighton Place West
BRIGHTON PLACE WEST in TOPEKA, KS — inspection on August 28, 2025.
Found 1 citation. 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
jeopardy to resident health or safety
designee should document any discussion held with the resident/family in the social service program notes, if present, notify Adult Protective Services (APS), or other entity as appropriate, if self-neglect is suspected, and document accordingly. On 08/28/25 at 03:15 PM, Administrative Staff A was provided the IJ template and notified the facility's failure to provide adequate and appropriate services, including physician and guardian involvement to treat a behavioral health crisis, placed R1 in immediate jeopardy.The facility submitted an acceptable IJ removal plan on 08/28/25, which included the following: 1.
Administrative Nurse D re-educated staff that administered medication on facility Notification of Changes policy to include notification to physician and guardian/responsible party upon refusal of medications.2.
The facility began an audit process for refusal of medications for appropriate notifications to the physician and guardian/responsible party daily for 4 weeks, starting on 08/28/25.3.
The Regional Nurse Consultant re-educated IDT and professional nursing staff on facility Transfer and Discharge policy including Against Medical Advice Process.4.
The Regional [NAME] President and/or Regional Nurse Consultant would be notified prior to any resident leaving Against Medical Advice to ensure facility processes were followed, starting 08/28/25.On 08/28/25 at 04:41 PM, the surveyor verified the above corrective actions were implemented.
The scope and severity remained at G to reflect the serious adverse outcome, including dehydration and exposure.
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