Medicalodges Atchison

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Medicalodges Atchison, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF686Apr 26, 2021

  The facility had a census of 31 residents. The sample included 12 residents with two reviewed for pressure ulcers (localized injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue usually over a bony prominence, as a result of pressure in combination with shear and/or friction). Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to implement timely interventions for Resident (R) 12, identified as at risk for pressure ulcer development, to prevent the development of an unstageable pressure ulcer (full-thickness skin and tissue loss in which the extent of tissue damage within the ulcer cannot be confirmed due to the wound bed being obscured by slough, non-viable or dead tissue with yellow, tan, gray, green or brown appearance) to the right heel for one of two sampled residents. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Apr 8, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to store, prepare, and served food in a sanitary manner for the residents who reside in the facility and receive meals from the facility kitchen.Findings included:- On 04/06/26 at 09:50 AM, during the initial tour of the kitchen, the following dry goods lacked an open-on date:Two cocoa powder bags, one bag approximately half full and the second bag approximately two thirds full, were held closed with a clip.One buttermilk pancake mix bag approximately a quarter of the way full, held closed with a clip.One brownie mix bag approximately a quarter of the way full, held closed with a clip.One chocolate instant pudding mix bag approximately a third of the way full, held closed with a clip.One bag of [NAME] Krispy cereal… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Apr 8, 2026

  Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure a sanitary and comfortable environment to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections when staff failed to change gloves or wash hands between cares for Resident (R)24. Staff also failed to place Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP-infection control interventions designed to reduce transmission of resistant organisms, which employ targeted gown and glove use during high contact care) signage on R3 and R6, who had Foley catheters (a tube inserted into the bladder to drain urine into a collection bag), and R20, who had a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG tube-a tube surgically placed through an artificial opening into the stomach). […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jun 27, 2024

  The facility identified a census of 37 residents. The facility had one main kitchen. Based on observations, record reviews, and interviews, the facility failed to properly label and store food and failed to follow standards for food and supply storage. This deficient practice placed the residents at risk for foodborne illness. Findings included: - On 06/25/24 at 07:13 AM, an initial tour of the kitchen revealed the following observations: The freezer contained a box of waffles that were open and were not sealed. The box did not have a resident's name or the date it was opened. An open bag of French fries was not dated with the date they were opened. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF801Apr 26, 2021

  The facility had a census of 31 residents. Based on observation, record review, and interview the facility failed to employ a certified dietary manager to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition services for the 31 residents who received meals from the facility kitchen. Findings included: - On 04/20/21 at 08:30 AM, observation revealed the dietary manager overseeing dietary staff while they prepared the breakfast meal. On 04/21/21 at 12:40 PM, Dietary Manager (DM) GG stated she was not a certified dietary manager. […]