Good Samaritan-Olathe

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Good Samaritan-Olathe, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF692Dec 12, 2023

  The facility identified a census of 114 residents. The sample included 23 residents with eight reviewed for nutrition. Based on observation, record review, and interviews, the facility failed to provide consistent weight monitoring per the professional standards of practice after admission, failed to obtain weekly weights as ordered by the physician, and failed to provide cueing for meals as needed for Resident (R) 38. The facility further failed to implement nonpharmacological interventions to prevent weight loss for R38 until after a significant unplanned loss occurred. These deficient practices resulted in a loss of 12.15% in three months. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jul 23, 2025

  The facility identified a census of 123 residents with one kitchen. Based on observation, record review, and interviews, the facility failed to maintain sanitary dietary standards related to food storage and food temperature checks. This deficient practice placed the residents at risk related to foodborne illnesses and food safety concerns.Findings included:- On 07/21/24 at 07:00 AM, a walkthrough of the facility's secured 100 Hall was completed. An inspection of the unit's kitchenette refrigerator revealed uncovered and labeled food plates from the previous evening's dinner on the top two shelves. The refrigerator had food residue on the inside of the walls. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Dec 12, 2023

  The facility identified a census of 114 residents with one kitchen and two main dining rooms. Based on observation, record review, and interviews, the facility failed to follow sanitary dietary standards related to cleanliness of the kitchen/dining room equipment, clean ventilation, equipment storage, hygienic serving practices, and food storage. This placed the residents at risk for food borne illness. Finding Included- - On 12/06/23 at 07:02AM an initial walkthrough of the kitchen was completed. An inspection of the air conditioning vents above the food warming station, stove/grill, food prep table, sink, and clean plates storage revealed layered debris/dust covering the vents. An inspection of the spice storage shelf revealed spilled spice particles covering the bottle and shelf. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF943Dec 12, 2023

  The facility reported a census of 114 residents. Five Certified Nurse Aide's (CNA) were sampled for prevention of abuse, neglect, and exploitation training. Based on record review and interview the facility failed to provide evidence of the required prevention of abuse, neglect, and exploitation training for one of the five CNAs that were sampled. This placed the residents at risk for abuse. Findings included: - Employee record review of CNA OO revealed the facility failed to provide evidence that CNA OO received the required abuse, neglect, and exploitation training. On 12/11/12 at 02:24 PM Administrative Nurse D stated she contacted CNA OO and asked him to come in and complete the required education. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF947Dec 12, 2023

  The facility had a census of 114 residents. Five Certified Nurse Aides (CNA) were sampled for required in-service training. Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure two of the five CNA staff reviewed had the required 12 hours of in-service education which included dementia (progressive mental disorder characterized by failing memory, confusion) care training. This placed the residents at risk for decreased quality of life and/or inadequate care. Findings included: - Review of the facility's in-service records revealed the following: CNA OO, hired on 11/30/05, had 1.75 hours of in-service in the past 12 months. Review of trainings for CNA OO for past year lacked evidence of the required education on the topic of dementia. […]