KANSAS
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT
BILL GRAVES, GOVERNOR
Gary R. Mitchell, Secretary
For Immediate Release
October 14, 1998
Contact: Don Brown, 785-296-1529
Medicalodge of Coffeyville Fined $1,800
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued an order assessing a $1,800 civil penalty against Medicalodge of Coffeyville, 720 W. First St., Coffeyville, for violating state nursing home regulations.
KDHE staff inspected the facility on September 2 and determined that the facility failed to meet standards for quality of care. The department determined the violation resulted in, caused, or posed serious physical harm to a resident. State law authorizes KDHE to issue civil penalties following an inspection under those circumstances.
The order is subject to appeal to the Secretary of Health and Environment.