Deficiency Records for Valley Vista Care Center of Sandpoint
Updated as of April 01, 2024
A list of the most recent deficiencies for Valley Vista Care Center of Sandpoint. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | Health | 2023-03-14 | 2023-04-11 | 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 | 2019-01-31 | 2019-03-07 | N |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2018-03-13 | 2018-05-14 | N |
| Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-13 | 2018-05-14 | N |
| Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-13 | 2018-05-14 | N |
| Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-13 | 2018-05-14 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-13 | 2018-05-14 | N |
| Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-13 | 2018-05-14 | N |
| Develop a communication plan. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-13 | 2018-05-14 | N |
| Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-13 | 2018-05-14 | N |
| Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-13 | 2018-05-14 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-13 | 2018-05-14 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-13 | 2018-05-14 | N |
| Meet other general requirements. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-13 | 2018-05-14 | N |
| Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-13 | 2018-05-14 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-13 | 2018-05-14 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-13 | 2018-05-14 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-13 | 2018-05-14 | N |
| Review or revise the resident's care plan after any major change in physical or mental health. | Health | 2017-10-13 | 2017-11-09 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2017-10-13 | 2017-11-09 | 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 | 2017-10-13 | 2017-11-09 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-10-13 | 2017-11-09 | N |
| Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's room or bathroom and bathing area. | Health | 2017-10-13 | 2017-11-09 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2017-09-06 | 2017-10-05 | 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 | 2017-09-06 | 2017-10-05 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2017-09-06 | 2017-10-05 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2016-06-23 | 2016-07-27 | N |
| At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's medication(s) and report any irregularities to the attending doctor. | Health | 2016-06-23 | 2016-07-27 | N |
| Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. | Fire Safety | 2015-09-22 | 2015-11-16 | N |
| Smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2015-09-22 | 2015-10-22 | N |
| Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2015-09-22 | 2015-09-24 | N |
| Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2015-09-22 | 2015-09-24 | N |
| Approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2015-09-22 | 2015-09-22 | N |
