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Deficiency Records for Vermont Healthcare Center
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Vermont Healthcare Center. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Vermont Healthcare Center. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2026-04-24 | 2026-05-24 | 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 | 2026-04-24 | 2026-05-24 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2026-04-24 | 2026-05-20 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2026-04-24 | 2026-05-20 | N |
| Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | Health | 2026-04-24 | 2026-05-20 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2026-04-24 | 2026-05-20 | N |
| Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | Health | 2026-04-24 | 2026-05-20 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2026-04-24 | 2026-05-20 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2026-04-24 | 2026-05-20 | 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 | 2026-04-24 | 2026-05-20 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2026-04-24 | 2026-05-20 | N |
| Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | Health | 2026-04-24 | 2026-05-20 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2026-04-24 | 2026-05-20 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2026-04-24 | 2026-05-20 | 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 | 2026-04-24 | 2026-05-20 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2026-04-24 | 2026-05-20 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2026-04-24 | 2026-05-20 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2026-04-24 | 2026-05-20 | 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 | 2026-04-24 | 2026-05-20 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2026-04-24 | 2026-05-20 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2026-04-24 | 2026-05-20 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2026-04-24 | 2026-05-20 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2026-04-24 | 2026-05-18 | N |
| Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Fire Safety | 2026-04-24 | 2026-05-18 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2026-04-24 | 2026-05-18 | N |
| Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | Health | 2026-02-06 | 2026-03-03 | Y |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2025-12-17 | 2026-01-07 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2025-12-17 | 2026-01-07 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2025-10-30 | 2025-11-24 | Y |
| 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 | 2025-07-29 | 2025-08-07 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2025-07-29 | 2025-08-07 | Y |
| Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | Health | 2025-07-31 | 2025-08-07 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2025-07-17 | 2025-08-01 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2025-05-01 | 2025-05-16 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2025-05-01 | 2025-05-16 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2025-03-26 | 2025-04-09 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2025-03-26 | 2025-04-09 | Y |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2025-03-14 | 2025-04-07 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2025-03-14 | 2025-04-07 | 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 | 2025-03-14 | 2025-04-07 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2025-03-14 | 2025-04-07 | N |
| Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | Health | 2025-03-14 | 2025-04-07 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2025-03-14 | 2025-04-07 | 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 | 2025-03-14 | 2025-04-07 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2025-03-14 | 2025-04-07 | N |
| Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | Health | 2025-03-14 | 2025-04-07 | 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 | 2025-03-14 | 2025-04-07 | 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 | 2025-03-14 | 2025-04-07 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2025-03-14 | 2025-04-07 | N |
| Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | Health | 2025-03-14 | 2025-04-07 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2025-03-14 | 2025-04-07 | Y |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2025-03-14 | 2025-04-07 | N |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2025-03-14 | 2025-04-07 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2025-03-14 | 2025-04-07 | N |
| Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | Health | 2025-03-14 | 2025-04-07 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2025-03-14 | 2025-04-07 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2025-03-14 | 2025-04-07 | N |
| Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | Health | 2025-03-14 | 2025-04-07 | 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 | 2025-03-14 | 2025-04-07 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2025-03-14 | 2025-04-07 | N |
| Provide primary/alternate means for communication. | Fire Safety | 2025-03-14 | 2025-04-07 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2025-03-14 | 2025-04-07 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2025-03-14 | 2025-04-07 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2025-03-14 | 2025-04-07 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2025-03-14 | 2025-04-07 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2025-03-14 | 2025-04-07 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2025-03-14 | 2025-04-07 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2025-03-14 | 2025-04-07 | N |
| Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | Health | 2025-03-14 | 2025-04-07 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2025-03-14 | 2025-04-07 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2025-03-14 | 2025-04-07 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2025-02-05 | 2025-03-02 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2025-02-05 | 2025-03-02 | Y |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2025-02-05 | 2025-03-02 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2024-10-17 | 2024-11-10 | Y |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2024-09-27 | 2024-10-19 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2024-08-29 | 2024-09-20 | Y |
| Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. | Health | 2024-07-25 | 2024-08-16 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2024-05-24 | 2024-06-07 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2024-05-15 | 2024-06-07 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2024-05-15 | 2024-06-07 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2024-04-30 | 2024-05-24 | Y |
| Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. | Health | 2024-04-30 | 2024-05-24 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2024-04-30 | 2024-05-24 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2024-03-08 | 2024-04-01 | N |
| Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | Health | 2024-03-08 | 2024-04-01 | N |
| Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | Health | 2024-03-08 | 2024-04-01 | 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 | 2024-03-08 | 2024-04-01 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2024-03-08 | 2024-04-01 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2024-03-08 | 2024-04-01 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2024-03-08 | 2024-04-01 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2024-03-08 | 2024-04-01 | 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 | 2024-03-08 | 2024-04-01 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2024-03-08 | 2024-04-01 | 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 | 2024-03-08 | 2024-04-01 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2024-03-08 | 2024-04-01 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2024-03-08 | 2024-04-01 | N |
| Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | Health | 2024-03-08 | 2024-04-01 | N |
| Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2024-03-08 | 2024-04-01 | 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 | 2024-03-08 | 2024-04-01 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2024-03-08 | 2024-04-01 | 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 | 2024-03-08 | 2024-04-01 | N |
| Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. | Fire Safety | 2024-03-08 | 2024-04-01 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2024-01-31 | 2024-02-23 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2024-01-17 | 2024-02-08 | Y |
| Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. | Health | 2023-10-03 | 2023-10-27 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-09-08 | 2023-09-29 | Y |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2023-09-06 | 2023-09-27 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2023-07-27 | 2023-08-18 | Y |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2023-06-21 | 2023-07-14 | 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 | 2023-06-16 | 2023-07-13 | Y |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2023-06-07 | 2023-06-30 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-06-01 | 2023-06-24 | Y |