Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor
JANUARY 2021
Second zero-deficiency infection control survey awarded to Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor earned a second consecutive zerodeficiency survey infection control in the health care center December 14. The survey was conducted by the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) on behalf of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The community also had zero deficiencies on a focused infection control survey completed November 25.
Residents Jim and Betty Johnson
Jim and Betty Johnson create a new life, art at Presbyterian Manor According to Jim Johnson, he and his wife Betty’s decision to move into independent living in October 2019 was due to one crucial factor. “Old age,” he said with a laugh. In truth, the couple really didn’t need much more motivation than that. Over the years, Jim and Betty had stopped by the community occasionally to visit Jim’s cousin who was a resident and always found the place nice and appreciated everything it had to offer her and her friends. Since moving in themselves, the couple has enjoyed rekindling old friendships and the opportunity to create new ones. The Johnsons have also greatly appreciated all of the activities and events offered at the community—especially the Art is Ageless® program. JOHNSON - continued on page 2
Senior living communities are surveyed annually by their licensing agency for compliance of regulations established by CMS. CMS licenses skilled nursing facilities. These regulations are designed to ensure a standard of care is met. By meeting these standards, senior living communities are able to renew their licenses and continue to provide care. The focused infection control surveys hone in on a skilled nursing facility’s adherence Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and CMS guidance for infection control practices to prevent disease at the community. SURVEY - continued on page 4
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