Deficiency Records for Huntington Valley Healthcare Center
Updated as of February 01, 2021
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Huntington Valley 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2020-12-03 | 2020-12-22 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2020-09-02 | 2020-09-30 | 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 | 2020-09-02 | 2020-09-30 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-09-02 | 2020-09-30 | N |
| Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | Health | 2020-03-03 | 2020-03-13 | Y |
| Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. | Health | 2019-10-17 | 2019-11-06 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2019-09-24 | 2019-10-11 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-06-19 | 2019-06-28 | Y |
| Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | Health | 2019-06-19 | 2019-06-28 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2019-04-16 | 2019-05-05 | Y |
| Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | Health | 2019-03-05 | 2019-04-15 | N |
| Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2019-03-05 | 2019-04-15 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2019-03-05 | 2019-04-15 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-03-05 | 2019-04-15 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2019-03-05 | 2019-04-15 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-03-05 | 2019-04-15 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2019-03-05 | 2019-04-15 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2019-03-05 | 2019-04-15 | 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 | 2019-03-05 | 2019-04-15 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-03-05 | 2019-04-15 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2019-03-05 | 2019-04-15 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-03-05 | 2019-04-15 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2018-09-18 | 2018-10-02 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2018-05-24 | 2018-06-09 | Y |
| Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-24 | 2018-06-07 | N |
| Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-24 | 2018-06-07 | N |
| Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | Health | 2018-04-03 | 2018-05-03 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2018-04-03 | 2018-05-03 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2018-04-03 | 2018-05-03 | 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 | 2018-04-03 | 2018-05-03 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2018-04-03 | 2018-05-03 | 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 | 2018-04-03 | 2018-05-03 | N |
| 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 | 2018-04-03 | 2018-05-03 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2018-04-03 | 2018-05-03 | N |
| Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | Health | 2018-04-03 | 2018-05-03 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2018-04-03 | 2018-05-03 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2018-04-03 | 2018-05-03 | 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 | 2018-04-03 | 2018-05-03 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-04-03 | 2018-05-03 | N |
| Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | Health | 2018-04-03 | 2018-05-03 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-04-03 | 2018-05-03 | N |
| Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. | Health | 2018-04-03 | 2018-05-03 | N |
| Provide activities to meet the interests and needs of each resident. | Health | 2017-03-03 | 2017-03-24 | N |
| Provide a safe, clean, comfortable and home-like environment; and allow residents to use personal belongings to the extent possible. | Health | 2017-03-03 | 2017-03-24 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2017-03-03 | 2017-03-24 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2017-03-03 | 2017-03-24 | N |
| Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. | Health | 2017-03-03 | 2017-03-24 | N |
| Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. | Health | 2017-03-03 | 2017-03-24 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2017-03-03 | 2017-03-24 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-03-03 | 2017-03-24 | N |
| Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's room or bathroom and bathing area. | Health | 2017-03-03 | 2017-03-24 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2017-03-03 | 2017-03-24 | N |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2017-03-03 | 2017-03-24 | N |
| Train all employees on what to do in an emergency, and carry out unannounced staff drills. | Health | 2017-03-03 | 2017-03-24 | N |
