Deficiency Records for Monte Vista Healthcare Center

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Monte Vista Healthcare 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 and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-05-26 2023-06-23 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2023-01-26 2023-02-06 Y
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. Health 2023-01-26 2023-02-06 Y
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2022-11-04 2022-11-22 Y
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2022-09-09 2022-09-30 Y
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Health 2022-07-11 2022-08-25 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 2022-05-25 2022-06-21 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2022-05-24 2022-06-17 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-04-15 2022-06-17 Y
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2022-02-13 2022-03-10 Y
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident?s advance directives. Health 2022-02-13 2022-03-10 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2022-02-13 2022-03-10 Y
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 2022-02-13 2022-03-10 Y
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Health 2021-11-12 2022-02-07 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-11-12 2022-02-07 N
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Health 2021-11-12 2022-01-11 N
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Health 2021-11-12 2022-01-11 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 2021-11-12 2022-01-11 N
Post nurse staffing information every day. Health 2021-11-12 2022-01-11 N
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Health 2021-11-12 2022-01-11 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 2021-11-12 2022-01-11 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2021-11-12 2022-01-11 N
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Health 2021-11-12 2022-01-11 N
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Health 2021-11-12 2022-01-11 N
Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Fire Safety 2021-11-10 2022-01-01 N
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2021-11-10 2022-01-01 N
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Fire Safety 2021-11-10 2022-01-01 N
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Fire Safety 2021-11-10 2022-01-01 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2021-08-26 2021-09-22 Y
Report COVID19 data to residents and families. Health 2021-05-27 2021-06-15 Y
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. Health 2021-06-04 2021-06-14 Y
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2021-04-29 2021-05-13 Y
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 2021-04-29 2021-05-13 Y
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2019-12-11 2020-01-08 N
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Fire Safety 2019-12-11 2020-01-08 N
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Fire Safety 2019-12-11 2020-01-08 N
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. Health 2019-12-12 2020-01-07 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2019-12-12 2020-01-07 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 2019-12-12 2020-01-07 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2019-12-12 2020-01-07 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2019-12-12 2020-01-07 N
Request a waiver if it can't meet the nurse staffing requirements. Health 2019-12-12 2020-01-07 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2019-12-12 2020-01-07 N
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies. Health 2019-12-12 2020-01-07 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2019-12-12 2020-01-07 N
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Health 2019-12-12 2020-01-07 N
Keep all essential equipment working safely. Health 2019-12-12 2020-01-07 N
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2018-12-01 2018-12-26 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2018-12-01 2018-12-26 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 2018-12-01 2018-12-26 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 2018-12-01 2018-12-26 N
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Health 2018-12-01 2018-12-26 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 2018-12-01 2018-12-26 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2018-12-01 2018-12-26 N
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Health 2018-12-01 2018-12-26 N
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Fire Safety 2018-12-01 2018-12-19 N
Install properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors. Fire Safety 2018-12-01 2018-12-19 N