A list of the most recent deficiencies for Linda Valley 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-12-12 | 2024-01-03 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-12-07 | 2023-12-26 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-08-03 | 2023-08-18 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-04-13 | 2023-04-28 | Y |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-18 | 2023-02-07 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-18 | 2023-02-07 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-18 | 2023-02-07 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | Health | 2023-01-10 | 2023-02-03 | N |
| Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | Health | 2023-01-10 | 2023-02-03 | N |
| Encode each resident?s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | Health | 2023-01-10 | 2023-02-03 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2023-01-10 | 2023-02-03 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-01-10 | 2023-02-03 | N |
| Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | Health | 2023-01-10 | 2023-02-03 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-01-10 | 2023-02-03 | 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 | 2023-01-10 | 2023-02-03 | 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 | 2023-01-10 | 2023-02-03 | 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 | 2023-01-10 | 2023-02-03 | 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 | 2023-01-10 | 2023-02-03 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-01-10 | 2023-02-03 | N |
| Report COVID19 data to residents and families. | Health | 2023-01-10 | 2023-02-03 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-11-30 | 2022-12-15 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-08 | Y |
| Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-25 | 2019-08-05 | N |
| Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-25 | 2019-08-05 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-25 | 2019-08-05 | N |
| Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-25 | 2019-08-05 | N |
| Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-25 | 2019-08-05 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-25 | 2019-08-05 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-25 | 2019-08-05 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2019-05-23 | 2019-06-21 | N |
| Encode each resident?s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | Health | 2019-05-23 | 2019-06-21 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2019-05-23 | 2019-06-21 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-05-23 | 2019-06-21 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2019-05-23 | 2019-06-21 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2019-05-23 | 2019-06-21 | 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 | 2019-05-23 | 2019-06-21 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-05-23 | 2019-06-21 | N |
| Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility. | Health | 2019-05-23 | 2019-06-21 | N |
| Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | Health | 2019-05-23 | 2019-06-21 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-05-23 | 2019-06-21 | N |
| Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. | Health | 2019-05-23 | 2019-06-21 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-06-27 | 2018-07-13 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2018-06-27 | 2018-07-13 | N |
| Ensure that gas fire places are out of the reach of patients and can be shut off if unit is working improperly. | Fire Safety | 2018-06-27 | 2018-07-13 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2018-06-27 | 2018-07-13 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2018-06-27 | 2018-07-13 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2018-05-21 | 2018-06-18 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2018-05-21 | 2018-06-18 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2018-05-21 | 2018-06-18 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-05-21 | 2018-06-18 | N |
