Deficiency Records for Suwannee Valley Nursing Center

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Suwannee Valley Nursing 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 each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2023-12-13 2024-01-25 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-12-13 2024-01-25 N
Post nurse staffing information every day. Health 2023-12-13 2024-01-25 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2023-12-13 2024-01-25 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-12-13 2024-01-25 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2022-06-16 2022-07-26 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 2022-06-16 2022-07-26 N
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2022-06-14 2022-07-26 N
Provide hallway or ground-level exits in all residents' rooms. Fire Safety 2022-06-14 2022-07-26 N
Have exits that are accessible at all times. Fire Safety 2022-06-14 2022-07-26 N
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2022-06-14 2022-07-26 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 2022-06-14 2022-07-26 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2022-06-14 2022-07-26 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2022-06-14 2022-07-26 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2022-06-14 2022-07-26 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2022-06-14 2022-07-26 N
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Fire Safety 2022-06-14 2022-07-26 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2022-06-14 2022-07-26 N
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Fire Safety 2022-06-14 2022-07-26 N
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. Fire Safety 2022-06-14 2022-07-26 N
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Fire Safety 2022-06-14 2022-07-26 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2022-06-14 2022-07-26 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 2022-06-16 2022-07-22 N
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Health 2021-01-06 2021-02-05 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2021-01-06 2021-02-05 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2021-01-05 2021-02-05 N
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Fire Safety 2021-01-05 2021-02-05 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2021-01-05 2021-02-05 N