Deficiency Records for Idaho State Veterans Home - Lewiston
Updated as of April 01, 2024
A list of the most recent deficiencies for Idaho State Veterans Home - Lewiston. 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 and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2023-03-16 | 2023-04-14 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2021-08-05 | 2021-09-30 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2021-08-05 | 2021-09-30 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2021-08-05 | 2021-09-30 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2021-08-05 | 2021-09-30 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-04-26 | 2019-07-25 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2019-04-26 | 2019-05-31 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2019-04-26 | 2019-05-31 | 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 | 2019-04-26 | 2019-05-31 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2019-04-26 | 2019-05-31 | 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 | 2019-04-26 | 2019-05-31 | 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 | 2019-04-26 | 2019-05-31 | 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 | 2019-04-26 | 2019-05-31 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-04-26 | 2019-05-31 | N |
| Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | Health | 2018-01-26 | 2018-02-23 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2018-01-26 | 2018-02-23 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2018-01-26 | 2018-02-23 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2018-01-26 | 2018-02-23 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-01-26 | 2018-02-23 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2018-01-26 | 2018-02-23 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2018-01-26 | 2018-02-23 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-01-26 | 2018-02-23 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2017-12-14 | 2018-01-05 | N |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2016-10-06 | 2016-10-31 | N |
| Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. | Health | 2016-10-06 | 2016-10-31 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2016-10-06 | 2016-10-31 | N |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2016-10-06 | 2016-10-31 | N |
| Walls that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour. | Fire Safety | 2015-10-26 | 2015-10-27 | N |
| Restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Fire Safety | 2015-10-26 | 2015-10-26 | N |
