A list of the most recent deficiencies for Essentia Health Virginia Care Cent. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | Health | 2024-02-28 | 2024-03-18 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2024-02-28 | 2024-03-18 | 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 | 2024-02-28 | 2024-03-18 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2024-02-28 | 2024-03-18 | 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 | 2024-02-28 | 2024-03-18 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-28 | 2024-03-18 | N |
| Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-28 | 2024-03-18 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-28 | 2024-03-18 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-28 | 2024-03-18 | 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 | 2023-05-23 | 2023-08-08 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-23 | 2023-07-21 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-23 | 2023-07-21 | N |
| Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-23 | 2023-07-21 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-23 | 2023-07-21 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | Health | 2023-05-23 | 2023-07-07 | 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 | 2023-05-23 | 2023-07-07 | N |
| Ensure that residents are assessed for appropriateness for a feeding assistant program, receive services as per their plan of care, and feeding assistants are trained and supervised. | Health | 2023-05-23 | 2023-07-07 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-05-23 | 2023-07-07 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-05-23 | 2023-07-07 | Y |
| Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | Health | 2022-02-16 | 2022-04-05 | N |
| Assure that each resident?s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | Health | 2022-02-16 | 2022-04-05 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-02-16 | 2022-04-05 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2022-02-16 | 2022-04-05 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2022-02-16 | 2022-04-05 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-16 | 2022-03-24 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-16 | 2022-03-24 | N |
| Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | Health | 2021-12-15 | 2022-01-10 | Y |
| Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | Health | 2021-12-15 | 2022-01-10 | Y |
