A list of the most recent deficiencies for Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2021-12-03 | 2022-01-07 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-12-03 | 2022-01-07 | 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 | 2021-12-03 | 2022-01-07 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | Health | 2018-11-09 | 2019-01-14 | 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 | 2018-11-09 | 2019-01-14 | N |
| Ensure that each resident is free from medications that restrain them, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2018-11-09 | 2019-01-14 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2018-11-09 | 2019-01-14 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2018-11-09 | 2019-01-14 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2018-11-09 | 2019-01-14 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2018-11-09 | 2019-01-14 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2018-11-09 | 2019-01-14 | 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 | 2018-11-09 | 2019-01-14 | 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 | 2018-11-09 | 2019-01-14 | 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 | 2018-11-09 | 2019-01-14 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-11-09 | 2019-01-14 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-21 | 2018-03-27 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-21 | 2018-03-27 | N |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2017-02-24 | 2017-03-27 | N |
| Provide a safe, clean, comfortable and home-like environment; and allow residents to use personal belongings to the extent possible. | Health | 2017-02-24 | 2017-03-27 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2017-02-24 | 2017-03-27 | N |
| Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. | Health | 2017-02-24 | 2017-03-27 | N |
| Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. | Health | 2017-02-24 | 2017-03-27 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information/data on a daily basis. | Health | 2017-02-24 | 2017-03-27 | N |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2017-02-24 | 2017-03-27 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-02-24 | 2017-03-27 | N |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2017-02-24 | 2017-03-27 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2017-01-19 | 2017-03-09 | 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 | 2017-01-19 | 2017-03-09 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2017-01-19 | 2017-03-09 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2017-01-19 | 2017-03-09 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2017-01-19 | 2017-03-09 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2017-01-19 | 2017-03-09 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2017-01-19 | 2017-03-09 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2017-01-19 | 2017-03-09 | N |
