A list of the most recent deficiencies for Mississippi Valley. 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 that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2024-01-24 | 2024-02-16 | 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 | 2023-12-06 | 2023-12-29 | Y |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Health | 2023-02-23 | 2023-03-24 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2023-02-23 | 2023-03-24 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-02-23 | 2023-03-24 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2023-02-23 | 2023-03-24 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2023-02-23 | 2023-03-24 | N |
| Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | Health | 2023-02-23 | 2023-03-24 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2023-02-23 | 2023-03-24 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-02-23 | 2023-03-24 | 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 | 2023-02-23 | 2023-03-24 | 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 | 2023-02-23 | 2023-03-24 | N |
| Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | Health | 2023-02-23 | 2023-03-24 | 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 | 2023-02-23 | 2023-03-24 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-02-23 | 2023-03-24 | N |
| Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | Health | 2023-02-23 | 2023-03-24 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-02-23 | 2023-03-24 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-02-23 | 2023-03-24 | Y |
| Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | Health | 2023-02-23 | 2023-03-24 | Y |
| Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-02 | 2023-03-08 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-04-26 | 2022-05-17 | Y |
| Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-12 | 2021-11-08 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2021-10-14 | 2021-11-05 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2021-10-14 | 2021-11-05 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2021-10-14 | 2021-11-05 | 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 | 2021-10-14 | 2021-11-05 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-10-14 | 2021-11-05 | 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 | 2021-10-14 | 2021-11-05 | Y |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-12 | 2021-10-18 | N |
| Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | Health | 2020-02-10 | 2020-02-25 | N |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2020-02-10 | 2020-02-25 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2020-02-10 | 2020-02-25 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2020-02-10 | 2020-02-25 | 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 | 2020-02-10 | 2020-02-25 | 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 | 2020-02-10 | 2020-02-25 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2020-02-10 | 2020-02-25 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-02-10 | 2020-02-25 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-12 | 2020-02-20 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-12 | 2020-02-19 | N |
