A list of the most recent deficiencies for Bigfork Valley Communities. 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 | 2023-11-15 | 2023-12-19 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2023-11-15 | 2023-12-19 | 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 | 2023-11-15 | 2023-12-18 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-15 | 2023-12-18 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-15 | 2023-12-18 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-15 | 2023-12-18 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-15 | 2023-12-18 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-15 | 2023-12-18 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-15 | 2023-12-18 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-15 | 2023-12-18 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-06-23 | 2023-07-14 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2022-12-07 | 2023-01-06 | Y |
| Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | Health | 2022-06-23 | 2022-07-25 | N |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Health | 2022-06-23 | 2022-07-19 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-06-23 | 2022-07-19 | 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 | 2022-06-22 | 2022-07-19 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-22 | 2022-07-19 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-22 | 2022-07-19 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-22 | 2022-07-19 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-22 | 2022-07-19 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-22 | 2022-07-19 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2022-03-30 | 2022-04-22 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2022-03-30 | 2022-04-22 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-03-30 | 2022-04-22 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2021-04-01 | 2021-04-23 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2020-01-23 | 2020-03-26 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2020-01-23 | 2020-03-11 | 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 | 2020-01-23 | 2020-03-11 | 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 | 2020-01-23 | 2020-03-11 | 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 | 2020-01-23 | 2020-03-11 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-01-23 | 2020-03-11 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-23 | 2020-02-26 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-23 | 2020-02-26 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-23 | 2020-02-26 | N |
