A list of the most recent deficiencies for River Valley Nursing 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2021-03-11 | 2021-03-26 | Y |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2021-03-11 | 2021-03-26 | 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 | 2021-03-11 | 2021-03-26 | Y |
| Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. | Health | 2021-03-11 | 2021-03-26 | Y |
| 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 | 2019-10-09 | 2019-11-25 | N |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-09 | 2019-11-25 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-09 | 2019-11-25 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-09 | 2019-11-25 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2018-09-07 | 2018-10-20 | 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 | 2018-09-07 | 2018-10-03 | 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 | 2018-09-07 | 2018-10-03 | 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 | 2018-09-07 | 2018-10-03 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-09-07 | 2018-10-02 | N |
| Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility. | Health | 2018-09-07 | 2018-10-01 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-04 | 2018-10-01 | 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 | 2018-09-07 | 2018-09-28 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-04 | 2018-09-21 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2017-08-23 | 2017-08-30 | N |
