Deficiency Records for Valley View Nursing and Rehabilitation

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Valley View Nursing and Rehabilitation. 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?
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2023-05-08 2023-08-28 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 2023-05-08 2023-08-28 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-05-08 2023-08-28 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 2023-05-08 2023-08-28 Y
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 2023-05-08 2023-08-28 Y
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2023-05-08 2023-08-28 Y
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Health 2023-05-08 2023-06-09 Y
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2023-05-08 2023-06-09 Y
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. Health 2023-05-08 2023-06-09 Y
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Health 2023-05-08 2023-06-09 Y
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2023-05-08 2023-06-09 Y
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2023-05-08 2023-06-09 Y
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2023-05-08 2023-06-09 Y
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 2023-05-08 2023-06-09 Y
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition Health 2023-05-08 2023-06-09 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 2023-05-08 2023-06-09 Y
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2023-05-08 2023-06-09 Y
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2023-05-08 2023-06-09 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 2023-05-08 2023-06-09 Y
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2023-05-08 2023-06-09 Y
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2023-05-08 2023-06-09 Y
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Health 2023-05-08 2023-06-09 Y
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. Health 2023-05-08 2023-06-09 Y
Post nurse staffing information every day. Health 2023-05-08 2023-06-09 Y
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Health 2023-05-08 2023-06-09 Y
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. Health 2023-05-08 2023-06-09 Y
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Health 2023-05-08 2023-06-09 Y
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Health 2023-05-08 2023-06-09 Y
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. Health 2023-05-08 2023-06-09 Y
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. Health 2023-05-08 2023-06-09 Y
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2023-05-08 2023-06-09 Y
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. Fire Safety 2023-01-17 2023-02-24 N
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation. Fire Safety 2023-01-17 2023-02-24 N
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. Fire Safety 2023-01-17 2023-02-24 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2023-01-17 2023-02-24 N
Have an externally vented heating system. Fire Safety 2023-01-17 2023-02-24 N
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen. Fire Safety 2023-01-17 2023-02-24 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-06-25 2021-08-05 N
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. Health 2021-06-25 2021-08-05 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 2019-03-29 2019-04-30 N
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Health 2019-03-29 2019-04-30 N
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. Health 2019-03-29 2019-04-30 N
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2019-03-29 2019-04-30 N
Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Health 2019-03-29 2019-04-30 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2019-03-29 2019-04-30 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2019-03-29 2019-04-30 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 2019-03-29 2019-04-30 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 2019-03-29 2019-04-30 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2019-03-29 2019-04-30 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2019-03-29 2019-04-30 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2019-03-29 2019-04-30 N
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. Fire Safety 2018-11-14 2019-01-03 N
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. Fire Safety 2018-11-14 2019-01-03 N
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. Fire Safety 2018-11-14 2019-01-03 N
Provide emergency officials' contact information. Fire Safety 2018-11-14 2019-01-03 N
Implement emergency and standby power systems. Fire Safety 2018-11-14 2019-01-03 N
Meet other general requirements. Fire Safety 2018-11-14 2019-01-03 N
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. Fire Safety 2018-11-14 2019-01-03 N
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2018-11-14 2019-01-03 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 2018-11-14 2019-01-03 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2018-11-14 2019-01-03 N
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Fire Safety 2018-11-14 2019-01-03 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2018-11-14 2019-01-03 N
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Fire Safety 2018-11-14 2019-01-03 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2018-11-14 2019-01-03 N
Ensure proper storage of liquid oxygen. Fire Safety 2018-11-14 2019-01-03 N
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2017-12-18 2018-02-06 N
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. Health 2017-12-18 2018-02-06 N
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2017-12-18 2018-02-06 N
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Health 2017-12-18 2018-02-06 N
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2017-12-18 2018-02-06 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2017-12-18 2018-02-06 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 2017-12-18 2018-02-06 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2017-12-18 2018-02-06 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2017-12-18 2018-02-06 N
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Health 2017-12-18 2018-02-06 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2017-12-18 2018-02-06 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 2017-12-18 2018-02-06 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2017-12-18 2018-02-06 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 2017-12-18 2018-02-06 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 2017-12-18 2018-02-06 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 2017-12-18 2018-02-06 N
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. Health 2017-12-18 2018-02-06 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 2017-12-18 2018-02-06 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2017-12-18 2018-02-06 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2017-12-18 2018-02-06 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Health 2017-12-18 2018-02-06 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 2017-12-18 2018-02-06 N
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Health 2017-12-18 2018-02-06 N
Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Fire Safety 2017-11-22 2018-01-05 N
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Fire Safety 2017-11-22 2018-01-05 N
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. Fire Safety 2017-11-22 2018-01-05 N
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. Fire Safety 2017-11-22 2018-01-05 N
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. Fire Safety 2017-11-22 2018-01-05 N
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. Fire Safety 2017-11-22 2018-01-05 N
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. Fire Safety 2017-11-22 2018-01-05 N
Develop a communication plan. Fire Safety 2017-11-22 2018-01-05 N
List the names and contact information of those in the facility. Fire Safety 2017-11-22 2018-01-05 N
Establish emergency prep training and testing. Fire Safety 2017-11-22 2018-01-05 N
Establish staff and initial training requirements. Fire Safety 2017-11-22 2018-01-05 N
Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Fire Safety 2017-11-22 2018-01-05 N
Meet other general requirements. Fire Safety 2017-11-22 2018-01-05 N
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2017-11-22 2018-01-05 N
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Fire Safety 2017-11-22 2018-01-05 N
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Fire Safety 2017-11-22 2018-01-05 N
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. Fire Safety 2017-11-22 2018-01-05 N