Azria Health Wichita

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Azria Health Wichita, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF600Jan 4, 2022

  The facility census totaled 42 residents. Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure an environment free from neglect when facilty staff completed multiple unsafe stand pivot transfers of dependent Resident (R)1, who had right sided paralysis. On 12/10/21 at 08:49 PM Hospitality Aide D, attempted to stand pivot transfer R1 alone, with no training, and without use of a gait belt. Hospitality Aide D lowered R1 to the floor after missing the seat of the wheelchair. Licensed Nurse (LN) C arrived to the room had multiple unsuccessful attempts to get R1 from the floor to the bed, without use of a gait belt, and R1 cried out in pain each time. […]

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF689Oct 20, 2021

  The facility census totaled 38 residents with three sampled for risk of elopement. Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure a safe/secure environment for one cognitively impaired, independently mobile resident, identified by the facility as a wanderer, when facility staff did not hear an exit door alarm as Resident (R)1 left the facility without staff knowledge on 10/16/21. R1 exited through an alarmed side door of the facility around 06:33 PM and the facility staff did not hear the alarm. The resident remained outside of the facility for nine minutes in an area within half of a mile from a major four-lane highway with a 70 mile per hour (mph) speed limit and a busy four lane road (40 mph speed limits) within a quarter mile of the facility. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF686Jun 27, 2022

  The facility had a census of 59 residents. The sample included 18 residents with one reviewed for pressure ulcers. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to initiate effective interventions according to standards of care to prevent the development of a right dorsal (the back, or upper surface of the foot) foot, facility acquired Stage 3 pressure ulcer (full-thickness loss of skin, in which subcutaneous fat may be visible in the ulcer and granulation tissue may be present) for Resident (R)2. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Feb 25, 2026

  The facility had one main kitchen and two kitchenette/serving areas. Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure foods in the kitchen were properly labeled and stored. The facility failed to ensure food service areas, refrigerators, counters and cabinets in the kitchenettes were clean. Findings included:- Observation during the initial tour of the main kitchen on 02/23/26 at 08:04 AM revealed the following:The dry storage area had a box of cream of wheat that was opened, not dated and not in a sealed container/bag.An opened 10-pound bag of macaroni noodles that was not dated and not in a sealed bag.A half-gallon sized opened carton of rainbow sprinkles that was not dated or in a sealed container.An open bag with five hamburger buns not dated or… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Apr 15, 2024

  The facility reported a census of 64 residents. The facility identified one central kitchen with two satellite kitchens and two dining areas. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide sanitary food preparation and storage of food to prevent the spread of food borne illness to the residents of the facility. Findings included: - Initial tour of the kitchen on 04/09/24 at 09:05 AM with Dietary Staff H, revealed the following areas of concerns: 1. In the west kitchen, Dietary Staff Y performed tasks in the kitchen and had long hair exposed below the level of her buttocks with hair restraint device covering only the top of her head. 2. In the west kitchen, in the refrigerator, a bottle of orange juice with a factory expiration date of 09/29/23. 3. […]