Deficiency Records for Iowa Veterans Home
Updated as of October 01, 2022
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Iowa Veterans Home. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-26 | 2021-05-27 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-26 | 2021-05-27 | 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 | 2021-05-26 | 2021-05-27 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-26 | 2021-05-27 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-26 | 2021-05-27 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-26 | 2021-05-27 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-26 | 2021-05-27 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-26 | 2021-05-27 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-26 | 2021-05-27 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-26 | 2021-05-27 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-26 | 2021-05-27 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2020-01-22 | 2020-02-14 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2020-01-22 | 2020-02-14 | Y |
| 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 | 2019-02-28 | 2019-03-28 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2019-02-28 | 2019-03-28 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-02-28 | 2019-03-28 | N |
| Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-05 | 2019-03-20 | 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 | 2019-03-05 | 2019-03-20 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-05 | 2019-03-20 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-05 | 2019-03-20 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-05 | 2019-03-20 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-05 | 2019-03-20 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-05 | 2019-03-20 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2017-11-14 | 2017-12-12 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-11-14 | 2017-12-12 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-11-14 | 2017-12-12 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2017-11-14 | 2017-12-12 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2017-11-14 | 2017-12-12 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2017-11-14 | 2017-12-12 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2017-11-14 | 2017-12-12 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2017-11-09 | 2017-12-09 | N |
| Ensure that residents with limited range of motion receive appropriate treatment and services to increase range of motion or prevent further decrease in range of motion. | Health | 2017-11-09 | 2017-12-09 | N |
