Buhler Sunshine Home

Detailed report on the nursing home located in Buhler, Kansas (KS).

Buhler Sunshine Home is a small, non-profit, nursing home with 55 beds based at 400 S Buhler Road in Buhler, KS. The facility has 52 residents indicating 95% of it's beds are occupied, which is above average within this state. The provider participates in the medicare & medicaid programs and provides resident counseling services. The home is located in a continuing care retirement community and is fully sprinklered. A total of 47 Medicare patients were given 1,686 days of non-swing bed care and services in 2006, and the provider was reimbursed $440,529 by Medicare. 66 Medicare patients were given outpatient care and services by this provider in 2006. The provider was reimbursed $62,553 by Medicare for these services.

On a state level, the number of registered nurse hours per resident per day is much higher than average. Certified nursing assistant hours per resident per day is much higher than average. The number of licensed practical or vocational nurse hours per resident per day is much lower than average. Licensed staff hours per resident per day is average.

When compared to other nursing homes in the state, it is more likely for long-stay residents to be more depressed or anxious, low-risk long-stay residents to lose control of their bowels, long-stay residents to have a urinary tract infection, short-stay residents to be given a influenza vaccination, and short-stay residents to have delirium at Buhler Sunshine Home.

When compared to other nursing homes in the state, it is less likely for long-stay residents to have moderate to severe pain, long-stay residents to be physically restrained, long-stay residents to have catheter inserted and left, and short-stay residents to be given a pneumococcal vaccination.

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Quality Measures
Treatment Figures
Financials
Deficiencies
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Ownership Type

Non-Profit - Corporation

Multiple Ownership

Address

400 S Buhler Road
Buhler, KS 67522

Phone Number

(620) 543-2251

Geographic Coordinates

38.131688, -97.776141

* The accuracy of these coordinates is at a address level.

Programs Accepted

Medicare & Medicaid

Counseling Available

Resident

Sprinkler System

The amount of the facility that is sprinklered. All fire code regulations at different locations must be met.

Fully Sprinklered

Beds

The total number of beds the facility operates. Each resident is assigned to a single bed.

This Provider: 55
Reno County Average: 76
Kansas Average: 67
United States Average: 106

Beds Occupied

The percentage of total beds that are occupied by residents.

This Provider: 95.00%
Reno County: 79.00%
Kansas: 83.23%
United States: 84.18%

Residents

The total number of residents residing at the facility.

This Provider: 52
Reno County Average: 62
Kansas Average: 56
United States Average: 90

Located in a Hospital

Indicates whether the facility is located within a hospital.

This Provider: No
Reno County: 1 (10.00%)
Kansas: 48 (13.71%)
United States: 1,271 (8.03%)

Located in a CCRC

Indicates whether the facility is located within a continuing care retirement community.

This Provider: Yes
Reno County: 4 (40.00%)
Kansas: 51 (14.57%)
United States: 1,255 (7.93%)

Recent Surveys

02/09/2007 - Health Survey
02/09/2007 - Fire Safety Survey
02/21/2006 - Health Survey
11/29/2005 - Fire Safety Survey
12/28/2004 - Fire Safety Survey
12/23/2004 - Health Survey

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Staff

RN Hours Per Resident

The average number of registered nurse hours per resident per day.

This Provider: 0.97
Reno County Average: 0.58
Kansas Average: 0.57
United States Average: 0.64

CNA Hours Per Resident

The average number of certified nursing assistant hours per resident per day.

This Provider: 3.16
Reno County Average: 2.76
Kansas Average: 2.38
United States Average: 2.34

LPNLVN Hours Per Resident

The average number of licensed practical or vocational nurse hours per resident per day.

This Provider: 0.19
Reno County Average: 0.70
Kansas Average: 0.58
United States Average: 0.79

Licensed Staff Hours Per Resident

The average number of licensed staff hours per resident per day.

This Provider: 1.16
Reno County Average: 1.29
Kansas Average: 1.16
United States Average: 1.43

Quality Measures

Long-Stay Residents Given Influenza Vaccination

The percentage of long-stay residents given influenza vaccination during the flu season.

This Provider: 95.00%
Reno County: 89.33%
Kansas: 91.02%
United States: 86.01%

Long-Stay Residents Whose Need for Help With Daily Activities Has Increased

The percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased.

This Provider: 16.00%
Reno County: 15.71%
Kansas: 14.89%
United States: 16.08%

High-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores

The percentage of high-risk long-stay residents who have pressure sores.

Note:

Not Available - The number of residents is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.

Long-Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained

The percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained.

This Provider: 0.00%
Reno County: 0.75%
Kansas: 2.03%
United States: 5.63%

Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels

The percentage of low-risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder.

This Provider: 56.00%
Reno County: 48.57%
Kansas: 41.94%
United States: 48.78%

Long-Stay Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed

The percentage of long-stay residents who spend most of their time in bed or in a chair.

This Provider: 2.00%
Reno County: 3.00%
Kansas: 1.72%
United States: 4.39%

Long-Stay Residents With a Urinary Tract Infection

The percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection.

This Provider: 20.00%
Reno County: 11.88%
Kansas: 9.36%
United States: 8.83%

Short-Stay Residents Given Influenza Vaccination

The percentage of short-stay residents given influenza vaccination during the flu season.

This Provider: 95.00%
Reno County: 79.88%
Kansas: 78.01%
United States: 72.85%

Short-Stay Residents With Delirium

The percentage of short-stay residents with delirium.

This Provider: 7.00%
Reno County: 3.83%
Kansas: 2.59%
United States: 2.12%

Short-Stay Residents With Pressure Sores

The percentage of short-stay residents with pressure sores.

Note:

Not Available - The number of residents is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.

Long-Stay Residents Given Pneumococcal Vaccination

The percentage of long-stay residents who were assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination.

This Provider: 87.00%
Reno County: 92.00%
Kansas: 85.79%
United States: 79.81%

Long-Stay Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain

The percentage of long-stay residents who have moderate to severe pain.

This Provider: 3.00%
Reno County: 8.63%
Kansas: 5.17%
United States: 4.53%

Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores

The percentage of low-risk long-stay residents who have pressure sores.

Note:

Not Available - The number of residents is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.

Long-Stay Residents Who are More Depressed or Anxious

The percentage of long-stay residents who are more depressed or anxious.

This Provider: 21.00%
Reno County: 15.75%
Kansas: 15.53%
United States: 14.45%

Long-Stay Residents Who Have Catheter Inserted and Left

The percentage of long-stay residents who have/had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder.

This Provider: 3.00%
Reno County: 5.88%
Kansas: 5.86%
United States: 5.89%

Long-Stay Residents Whose Ability to Move Around Their Room Got Worse

The percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to move about in and around their room got worse.

Note:

Not Available - The number of residents is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.

Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight

The percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight.

This Provider: 8.00%
Reno County: 6.14%
Kansas: 8.05%
United States: 9.09%

Short-Stay Residents Given Pneumococcal Vaccination

The percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination.

This Provider: 56.00%
Reno County: 79.56%
Kansas: 74.61%
United States: 73.02%

Short-Stay Residents Who Had Moderate to Severe Pain

The percentage of short-stay residents who had moderate to severe pain.

This Provider: 24.00%
Reno County: 26.33%
Kansas: 20.78%
United States: 20.65%

Treatment Figures

Non-Swing Bed Patients

The number of non-swing bed patients treated by this provider that were covered by Medicare Part A in 2006. A non-swing bed is defined as a bed that is used by a patient over a period of time at a skilled nursing facility, often as a residence.

This Provider: 47
Reno County Average: 80
Kansas Average: 68
United States Average: 133

Non-Swing Bed Patient Discharges

The number of non-swing bed patient discharges made by this provider that were covered by Medicare Part A in 2006. A discharge is defined as a formal release from a hospital or skilled nursing facility. A non-swing bed is defined as a bed that is used by a patient over a period of time at a skilled nursing facility, often as a residence.

This Provider: 57
Reno County Average: 79
Kansas Average: 63
United States Average: 124

Non-Swing Bed Utilization Days

The number of days of non-swing bed care that are chargeable to Medicare Part A facility utilization by this provider in 2006. This measure includes full days, coinsurance days, and lifetime reserve days. A non-swing bed is defined as a bed that is used by a patient over a period of time at a skilled nursing facility, often as a residence.

This Provider: 1,686
Reno County Average: 2,152
Kansas Average: 2,258
United States Average: 4,470

Outpatients

The number of outpatients treated by this provider that were covered by Medicare Part B in 2006. An outpatient is defined as a patient treated in under 24 hours at a qualifying medical facility.

Note:

These figures may include data from other departments at this facility.

This Provider: 66
Reno County Average: 983
Kansas Average: 245
United States Average: 301

Financials

Medicare Non-Swing Bed Payments

The total non-swing bed associated Medicare Part A payments made to this provider in 2006. A non-swing bed is defined as a bed that is used by a patient over a period of time at a skilled nursing facility, often as a residence.

This Provider: $440,529
Reno County Average: $531,325
Kansas Average: $575,255
United States Average: $1,318,701

Medicare Payments Per Non-Swing Bed Utilization Day

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered non-swing bed utilization day in 2006. This measure includes full days, coinsurance days, and lifetime reserve days. A non-swing bed is defined as a bed that is used by a patient over a period of time at a skilled nursing facility, often as a residence.

This Provider: $261
Reno County Average: $247
Kansas Average: $255
United States Average: $295

Medicare Outpatient Payments

The total outpatient associated Medicare Part B payments made to this provider in 2006. An outpatient is defined as a patient treated in under 24 hours at a qualifying medical facility.

Note:

These figures may include data from other departments at this facility.

This Provider: $62,553
Reno County Average: $993,692
Kansas Average: $233,983
United States Average: $266,523

Medicare Payments Per Non-Swing Bed Patient

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered non-swing bed patient in 2006. A non-swing bed is defined as a bed that is used by a patient over a period of time at a skilled nursing facility, often as a residence.

This Provider: $9,373
Reno County Average: $6,642
Kansas Average: $8,436
United States Average: $9,943

Medicare Payments Per Non-Swing Bed Patient Discharge

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered non-swing bed patient discharge in 2006. A discharge is defined as a formal release from a hospital or skilled nursing facility. A non-swing bed is defined as a bed that is used by a patient over a period of time at a skilled nursing facility, often as a residence.

This Provider: $7,729
Reno County Average: $6,716
Kansas Average: $9,101
United States Average: $10,652

Medicare Payments Per Outpatient

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part B covered outpatient in 2006. An outpatient is defined as a patient treated in under 24 hours at a qualifying medical facility.

Note:

These figures may include data from other departments at this facility.

This Provider: $948
Reno County Average: $1,011
Kansas Average: $955
United States Average: $885

Deficiencies

02/09/2007 - Resident Rights

Type:: Health
Category:: Resident Rights
Issue:: Tell each resident who can get Medicaid benefits about 1) which items and services Medicaid covers and which the resident must pay for; or 2) how to apply for Medicaid, along with the names and addresses of State groups that can help.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Potential for minimal harm
Date Found:: 02/09/2007
Date Fixed:: 03/09/2007

02/09/2007 - Administration

Type:: Health
Category:: Administration
Issue:: post nurse staffing information.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Widespread
Level of Harm:: Potential for minimal harm
Date Found:: 02/09/2007
Date Fixed:: 03/09/2007

02/09/2007 - Quality Care

Type:: Health
Category:: Quality Care
Issue:: Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 02/09/2007
Date Fixed:: 03/09/2007

02/09/2007 - Quality Care

Type:: Health
Category:: Quality Care
Issue:: Provide activities to meet the needs of each resident.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 02/09/2007
Date Fixed:: 03/09/2007

02/09/2007 - Mistreatment

Type:: Health
Category:: Mistreatment
Issue:: Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Widespread
Level of Harm:: Potential for minimal harm
Date Found:: 02/09/2007
Date Fixed:: 03/09/2007

02/09/2007 - Pharmacy Service

Type:: Health
Category:: Pharmacy Service
Issue:: At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist check the drugs that each resident takes.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 02/09/2007
Date Fixed:: 03/09/2007

02/21/2006 - Resident Assessment

Type:: Health
Category:: Resident Assessment
Issue:: 1) Develop a complete care plan within 7 days of each resident's admission; 2) prepare a care plan with the care team, including the primary nurse, doctor, resident or resident's family or representative; or 3) check and update the care plan.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 02/21/2006
Date Fixed:: 05/22/2006

02/21/2006 - Quality Care

Type:: Health
Category:: Quality Care
Issue:: Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 02/21/2006
Date Fixed:: 04/06/2006

02/21/2006 - Quality Care

Type:: Health
Category:: Quality Care
Issue:: Make sure that each resident's nutritional needs were met.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Actual harm
Date Found:: 02/21/2006
Date Fixed:: 04/06/2006

02/21/2006 - Resident Assessment

Type:: Health
Category:: Resident Assessment
Issue:: Do a new assessment after any major change in a resident's physical or mental health.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 02/21/2006
Date Fixed:: 04/06/2006

02/21/2006 - Quality Care

Type:: Health
Category:: Quality Care
Issue:: Provide activities to meet the needs of each resident.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 02/21/2006
Date Fixed:: 04/06/2006

02/21/2006 - Resident Rights

Type:: Health
Category:: Resident Rights
Issue:: Provide services to meet the needs and preferences of each resident.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 02/21/2006
Date Fixed:: 05/22/2006

02/21/2006 - Resident Rights

Type:: Health
Category:: Resident Rights
Issue:: Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 02/21/2006
Date Fixed:: 04/06/2006

02/21/2006 - Mistreatment

Type:: Health
Category:: Mistreatment
Issue:: Keep each resident free from drugs that restrain them, unless needed for medical treatment.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 02/21/2006
Date Fixed:: 04/06/2006

02/21/2006 - Quality Care

Type:: Health
Category:: Quality Care
Issue:: Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 02/21/2006
Date Fixed:: 04/06/2006

02/21/2006 - Quality Care

Type:: Health
Category:: Quality Care
Issue:: Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 02/21/2006
Date Fixed:: 04/06/2006

02/21/2006 - Pharmacy Service

Type:: Health
Category:: Pharmacy Service
Issue:: Have drugs and other similar products available, which are needed every day and in emergencies, and give them out properly.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 02/21/2006
Date Fixed:: 04/06/2006

02/21/2006 - Nutrition and Dietary

Type:: Health
Category:: Nutrition and Dietary
Issue:: Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Widespread
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 02/21/2006
Date Fixed:: 04/06/2006

02/21/2006 - Nutrition and Dietary

Type:: Health
Category:: Nutrition and Dietary
Issue:: Make sure that residents are well nourished.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 02/21/2006
Date Fixed:: 04/06/2006

02/21/2006 - Quality Care

Type:: Health
Category:: Quality Care
Issue:: Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 02/21/2006
Date Fixed:: 04/06/2006

02/21/2006 - Pharmacy Service

Type:: Health
Category:: Pharmacy Service
Issue:: Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 02/21/2006
Date Fixed:: 04/06/2006

02/21/2006 - Quality Care

Type:: Health
Category:: Quality Care
Issue:: Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 02/21/2006
Date Fixed:: 05/22/2006

02/21/2006 - Quality Care

Type:: Health
Category:: Quality Care
Issue:: Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 02/21/2006
Date Fixed:: 05/22/2006

11/29/2005 - Hazardous Area

Type:: Fire Safety
Category:: Hazardous Area
Issue:: construction that can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 11/29/2005
Date Fixed:: 12/29/2005

11/29/2005 - Fire Alarm Systems

Type:: Fire Safety
Category:: Fire Alarm Systems
Issue:: an approved back-up procedure for a faulty fire alarm system.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 11/29/2005
Date Fixed:: 12/29/2005

11/29/2005 - Automatic Sprinkler Systems

Type:: Fire Safety
Category:: Automatic Sprinkler Systems
Issue:: back-up procedures in place for a faulty automatic sprinkler system.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 11/29/2005
Date Fixed:: 12/29/2005

11/29/2005 - Electrical

Type:: Fire Safety
Category:: Electrical
Issue:: weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Widespread
Level of Harm:: Potential for minimal harm
Date Found:: 11/29/2005
Date Fixed:: 12/16/2005

11/29/2005 - Automatic Sprinkler Systems

Type:: Fire Safety
Category:: Automatic Sprinkler Systems
Issue:: automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Widespread
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 11/29/2005
Date Fixed:: 11/29/2005

11/29/2005 - Fire Alarm Systems

Type:: Fire Safety
Category:: Fire Alarm Systems
Issue:: a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 11/29/2005
Date Fixed:: 12/29/2005

11/29/2005 - Building Contruction

Type:: Fire Safety
Category:: Building Contruction
Issue:: a two-hour-resistant firewall in common walls.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 11/29/2005
Date Fixed:: 12/29/2005

11/29/2005 - Building Contruction

Type:: Fire Safety
Category:: Building Contruction
Issue:: approved construction type or materials.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 11/29/2005
Date Fixed:: 11/29/2005

11/29/2005 - Corridor Walls and Doors

Type:: Fire Safety
Category:: Corridor Walls and Doors
Issue:: corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Widespread
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 11/29/2005
Date Fixed:: 12/29/2005

11/29/2005 - Smoke Compartmentation and Control

Type:: Fire Safety
Category:: Smoke Compartmentation and Control
Issue:: walls or barriers that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Widespread
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 11/29/2005
Date Fixed:: 12/29/2005

11/29/2005 - Smoke Compartmentation and Control

Type:: Fire Safety
Category:: Smoke Compartmentation and Control
Issue:: smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 11/29/2005
Date Fixed:: 12/29/2005

11/29/2005 - Vertical Openings

Type:: Fire Safety
Category:: Vertical Openings
Issue:: protected exits that allow the resident to escape the building.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 11/29/2005
Date Fixed:: 12/29/2005

11/29/2005 - Exits and Egress

Type:: Fire Safety
Category:: Exits and Egress
Issue:: exits that are accessible at all times.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 11/29/2005
Date Fixed:: 12/29/2005

11/29/2005 - Illumination and Emergency Power

Type:: Fire Safety
Category:: Illumination and Emergency Power
Issue:: proper backup exit lighting.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 11/29/2005
Date Fixed:: 12/29/2005

11/29/2005 - Illumination and Emergency Power

Type:: Fire Safety
Category:: Illumination and Emergency Power
Issue:: emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 11/29/2005
Date Fixed:: 12/29/2005

11/29/2005 - Emergency Plans and Fire Drills

Type:: Fire Safety
Category:: Emergency Plans and Fire Drills
Issue:: record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 11/29/2005
Date Fixed:: 12/29/2005

12/23/2004 - Quality Care

Type:: Health
Category:: Quality Care
Issue:: Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 12/23/2004
Date Fixed:: 01/22/2005

12/23/2004 - Resident Assessment

Type:: Health
Category:: Resident Assessment
Issue:: 1) Develop a complete care plan within 7 days of each resident's admission; 2) prepare a care plan with the care team, including the primary nurse, doctor, resident or resident's family or representative; or 3) check and update the care plan.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 12/23/2004
Date Fixed:: 01/22/2005

12/23/2004 - Resident Assessment

Type:: Health
Category:: Resident Assessment
Issue:: Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 12/23/2004
Date Fixed:: 01/22/2005

12/23/2004 - Environmental

Type:: Health
Category:: Environmental
Issue:: Keep safe, clean and homelike surroundings.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 12/23/2004
Date Fixed:: 01/22/2005

12/23/2004 - Quality Care

Type:: Health
Category:: Quality Care
Issue:: Provide activities to meet the needs of each resident.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 12/23/2004
Date Fixed:: 01/22/2005

12/23/2004 - Resident Rights

Type:: Health
Category:: Resident Rights
Issue:: Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 12/23/2004
Date Fixed:: 01/22/2005

12/23/2004 - Quality Care

Type:: Health
Category:: Quality Care
Issue:: Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 12/23/2004
Date Fixed:: 01/22/2005

12/23/2004 - Quality Care

Type:: Health
Category:: Quality Care
Issue:: Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 12/23/2004
Date Fixed:: 01/22/2005

12/23/2004 - Quality Care

Type:: Health
Category:: Quality Care
Issue:: Make sure that residents with reduced range of motion get proper treatment and services to increase range of motion.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 12/23/2004
Date Fixed:: 01/22/2005

12/23/2004 - Environmental

Type:: Health
Category:: Environmental
Issue:: Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 12/23/2004
Date Fixed:: 01/22/2005

12/23/2004 - Pharmacy Service

Type:: Health
Category:: Pharmacy Service
Issue:: 1) Make sure that residents who take drugs are not given too many doses or for too long; 2) make sure that the use of drugs is carefully watched; or 3) stop or change drugs that cause unwanted effects.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 12/23/2004
Date Fixed:: 01/22/2005

12/23/2004 - Nutrition and Dietary

Type:: Health
Category:: Nutrition and Dietary
Issue:: Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Widespread
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 12/23/2004
Date Fixed:: 01/22/2005

12/23/2004 - Environmental

Type:: Health
Category:: Environmental
Issue:: Make sure that staff members wash their hands when needed.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 12/23/2004
Date Fixed:: 01/22/2005

12/23/2004 - Environmental

Type:: Health
Category:: Environmental
Issue:: Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Pattern
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 12/23/2004
Date Fixed:: 01/22/2005

12/23/2004 - Administration

Type:: Health
Category:: Administration
Issue:: Keep accurate and appropriate medical records.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 12/23/2004
Date Fixed:: 01/22/2005

12/23/2004 - Resident Rights

Type:: Health
Category:: Resident Rights
Issue:: Keep each resident's personal and medical records private and confidential.
Found Via:: Survey
Scope:: Isolated
Level of Harm:: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Date Found:: 12/23/2004
Date Fixed:: 01/22/2005

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Buhler at a Glance

People

Buhler had a total population of 1,358 in 2000, of which 388 were children under the age of 18 and 282 were seniors 65 and older. The median age was 38.2.

Total Population:: 1,358
Males:: 630 (46.4%)
Female:: 728 (53.6%)
Median Age:: 38.2
Children (0-17):: 388 (28.6%)
Adults (18-64):: 688 (50.7%)
Seniors (65+):: 282 (20.8%)

Health

The average number of disabilities per resident is 0.21, which does not include institutionalized individuals.

Disabilities:: 0.21 (Per Capita)
Dialysis Centers:: 0
Doctors:: 1
Home Agencies:: 0
Hospitals:: 0
Nursing Homes:: 1
Medical Suppliers:: 1
Rehab Centers:: 0

Wealth

The median family income in 1999 was $50,598 while the median household income was $44,107. Roughly 1.33% of the population live in poverty.

Family Income:: $50,598
Household Income:: $44,107
In Poverty:: 1.33%

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