A list of the most recent deficiencies for North Valley Nursing Center. The list is based on the information provided by CMS from both standard inspections and from complaints filed by residents.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2024-02-13 | 2024-03-08 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2024-02-13 | 2024-03-08 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-09-15 | 2023-10-08 | Y |
| Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. | Health | 2023-09-15 | 2023-10-08 | Y |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2023-09-15 | 2023-10-08 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-09-15 | 2023-10-08 | Y |
| Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | Health | 2023-09-15 | 2023-10-08 | Y |
| Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-09-15 | 2023-10-08 | Y |
| Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | Health | 2023-09-15 | 2023-10-08 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2023-09-15 | 2023-10-08 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-09-15 | 2023-10-08 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-08-25 | 2023-09-20 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-08-25 | 2023-09-20 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-07-05 | 2023-07-27 | Y |
| Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | Health | 2023-04-13 | 2023-05-02 | Y |
| Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | Health | 2023-04-13 | 2023-05-02 | Y |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2023-04-06 | 2023-04-26 | Y |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2023-04-06 | 2023-04-26 | Y |
| Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | Health | 2022-12-19 | 2023-01-05 | Y |
| Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. | Health | 2022-12-19 | 2023-01-05 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-12-03 | 2022-12-14 | Y |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2022-12-02 | 2022-12-14 | Y |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2022-12-02 | 2022-12-14 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2022-11-04 | 2022-11-11 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2022-10-05 | 2022-10-12 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | Health | 2022-09-29 | 2022-10-07 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-09-23 | 2022-10-04 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-08-04 | 2022-08-12 | Y |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2022-07-25 | 2022-08-12 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-07-23 | 2022-08-12 | Y |
| Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | Health | 2022-07-23 | 2022-08-12 | Y |
| Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | Health | 2022-03-05 | 2022-03-15 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-02-28 | 2022-03-11 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-02-01 | 2022-02-16 | N |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Health | 2022-01-26 | 2022-02-10 | Y |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2022-01-26 | 2022-02-10 | Y |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2022-01-26 | 2022-02-10 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2022-01-26 | 2022-02-10 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2022-01-26 | 2022-02-10 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2022-01-26 | 2022-02-10 | Y |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-21 | 2022-02-10 | N |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-21 | 2022-02-10 | N |
| Construct fire resistant interior walls. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-21 | 2022-02-10 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-21 | 2022-02-10 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-21 | 2022-02-10 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-21 | 2022-02-10 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-21 | 2022-02-10 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-21 | 2022-02-10 | N |
| Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | Health | 2022-01-04 | 2022-02-03 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2022-01-04 | 2022-01-28 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-01-04 | 2022-01-28 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2022-01-04 | 2022-01-28 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2022-01-04 | 2022-01-28 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2022-01-04 | 2022-01-28 | N |
| Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | Health | 2022-01-04 | 2022-01-28 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-01-04 | 2022-01-28 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-01-04 | 2022-01-28 | Y |
| Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | Health | 2022-01-04 | 2022-01-28 | Y |
| Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | Health | 2021-12-15 | 2021-12-27 | Y |
| Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | Health | 2021-11-30 | 2021-12-01 | Y |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2021-11-01 | 2021-11-13 | Y |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2021-10-26 | 2021-11-03 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-09-10 | 2021-10-15 | N |
| Provide or arrange emergency care by a doctor 24 hours a day. | Health | 2021-09-28 | 2021-10-04 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2021-07-05 | 2021-07-16 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | Health | 2020-01-17 | 2020-02-13 | N |
| Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | Health | 2020-01-17 | 2020-02-13 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2020-01-17 | 2020-02-13 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2020-01-17 | 2020-02-13 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2020-01-17 | 2020-02-13 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2020-01-17 | 2020-02-13 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2020-01-17 | 2020-02-13 | N |
| Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | Health | 2020-01-17 | 2020-02-13 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-01-17 | 2020-02-13 | N |
| Construct fire resistant interior walls. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-16 | 2020-02-10 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-16 | 2020-02-10 | N |
| Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | Health | 2018-12-30 | 2019-02-08 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2018-12-30 | 2019-01-23 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2018-12-30 | 2019-01-23 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | Health | 2018-12-30 | 2019-01-23 | N |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2018-12-30 | 2019-01-23 | N |
| Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | Health | 2018-12-30 | 2019-01-23 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-12-30 | 2019-01-23 | N |
| Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | Health | 2018-12-30 | 2019-01-23 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-12-30 | 2019-01-23 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2018-12-30 | 2019-01-23 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2018-12-30 | 2019-01-23 | N |
| Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-29 | 2019-01-23 | N |
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-29 | 2019-01-23 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-29 | 2019-01-23 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-29 | 2019-01-23 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-29 | 2019-01-23 | N |
| Provide rooms that can be unlocked from inside without a key. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-29 | 2019-01-23 | N |
| Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-29 | 2019-01-23 | N |
| Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-29 | 2019-01-23 | N |
| Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-29 | 2019-01-23 | N |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-29 | 2019-01-23 | N |
| Construct fire resistant interior walls. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-29 | 2019-01-23 | N |
| Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-29 | 2019-01-23 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-29 | 2019-01-23 | N |
| Meet Health Care Facilities Code mechanical requirements. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-29 | 2019-01-23 | N |
| Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-29 | 2019-01-23 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-29 | 2019-01-23 | N |
| Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-29 | 2019-01-23 | N |
| Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | Health | 2020-01-17 | Not Fixed | N |
