A list of the most recent deficiencies for Valley Palms Care 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? |
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Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-11-27 | 2023-12-15 | Y |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-11-27 | 2023-12-15 | Y |
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-10-25 | 2023-11-17 | Y |
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2023-10-25 | 2023-11-17 | Y |
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2023-10-25 | 2023-11-17 | Y |
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | Health | 2023-10-25 | 2023-11-17 | Y |
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-10-25 | 2023-11-17 | Y |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-08-23 | 2023-09-15 | Y |
Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2023-08-23 | 2023-09-15 | Y |
Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-09-05 | Y |
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-06-27 | 2023-07-13 | Y |
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2023-06-27 | 2023-07-13 | Y |
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2023-06-27 | 2023-07-13 | Y |
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-06-07 | 2023-06-23 | Y |
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-05-16 | 2023-05-26 | Y |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-05-16 | 2023-05-26 | Y |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-04-03 | 2023-04-27 | Y |
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2023-04-03 | 2023-04-27 | Y |
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2023-02-13 | 2023-02-22 | Y |
Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | Health | 2023-01-23 | 2023-02-03 | Y |
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-12-30 | 2023-01-13 | Y |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-07-24 | 2022-08-12 | Y |
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2022-04-01 | 2022-04-25 | N |
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2022-04-01 | 2022-04-25 | N |
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 | 2022-04-01 | 2022-04-25 | N |
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | Health | 2022-04-01 | 2022-04-25 | N |
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-04-01 | 2022-04-25 | N |
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2022-04-01 | 2022-04-25 | N |
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-04-01 | 2022-04-25 | 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 | 2022-04-01 | 2022-04-25 | N |
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2022-04-01 | 2022-04-25 | N |
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2022-04-01 | 2022-04-25 | N |
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | Health | 2022-04-01 | 2022-04-25 | 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 | 2022-04-01 | 2022-04-25 | N |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-04-01 | 2022-04-25 | N |
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-06 | 2022-04-25 | N |
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-06 | 2022-04-25 | N |
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-06 | 2022-04-25 | 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 | 2022-04-06 | 2022-04-25 | N |
Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-06 | 2022-04-25 | 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 | 2022-04-06 | 2022-04-25 | N |
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-06 | 2022-04-25 | N |
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-06 | 2022-04-25 | N |
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-06 | 2022-04-25 | N |
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | Health | 2021-04-27 | 2021-05-12 | Y |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-04-27 | 2021-05-12 | Y |
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2021-03-06 | 2021-03-18 | Y |
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2021-03-06 | 2021-03-18 | Y |
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-06 | 2020-01-06 | N |
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-06 | 2020-01-06 | 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 | 2019-12-06 | 2020-01-06 | N |
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-06 | 2020-01-06 | N |
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-06 | 2020-01-06 | N |
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-06 | 2020-01-06 | N |
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | Health | 2019-11-27 | 2019-12-24 | N |
Ensure a qualified health professional conducts resident assessments. | Health | 2019-11-27 | 2019-12-24 | N |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-11-27 | 2019-12-24 | N |
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2019-11-27 | 2019-12-24 | N |
Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2019-11-27 | 2019-12-24 | N |
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | Health | 2019-11-27 | 2019-12-24 | 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 | 2019-11-27 | 2019-12-24 | N |
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-11-27 | 2019-12-24 | N |
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | Health | 2019-11-27 | 2019-12-24 | N |
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-20 | 2018-12-14 | N |
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-20 | 2018-12-14 | N |
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2018-11-19 | 2018-12-10 | N |
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2018-11-19 | 2018-12-10 | N |
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2018-11-19 | 2018-12-10 | N |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-11-19 | 2018-12-10 | N |
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2018-11-19 | 2018-12-10 | N |
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | Health | 2018-11-19 | 2018-12-10 | N |
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 | 2018-11-19 | 2018-12-10 | N |
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-11-19 | 2018-12-10 | N |