KANSAS
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT
BILL GRAVES, GOVERNOR
Clyde D. Graeber, Secretary
For Immediate Release
April 2, 1999
Contact: Don Brown, 785-296-1529
Elmhaven East Fined $1,200
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued an order assessing a $1,200 civil penalty against Elmhaven East, 1400 S. 15th St., Parsons, for violating state nursing home regulations.
KDHE staff inspected the facility on February 24 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.
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