Deficiency Records for Gardnerville Health and Rehabilitation Center
Updated as of April 01, 2024
A list of the most recent deficiencies for Gardnerville Health and Rehabilitation Center. 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? |
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Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | Health | 2023-08-31 | 2023-10-15 | N |
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2023-08-31 | 2023-10-15 | N |
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-08-31 | 2023-10-15 | 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 | 2023-08-31 | 2023-10-15 | N |
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-08-31 | 2023-10-15 | N |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-08-31 | 2023-10-15 | N |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-08-31 | 2023-10-15 | N |
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-08-31 | 2023-10-15 | 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 | 2023-08-31 | 2023-10-15 | N |
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | Health | 2023-08-31 | 2023-10-15 | 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 | 2023-08-31 | 2023-10-15 | N |
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2023-08-31 | 2023-10-15 | N |
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | Health | 2023-08-31 | 2023-10-15 | N |
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | Health | 2023-08-31 | 2023-10-15 | N |
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies. | Health | 2023-08-31 | 2023-10-15 | N |
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | Health | 2023-08-31 | 2023-10-15 | N |
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2023-08-31 | 2023-10-15 | N |
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | Health | 2023-08-31 | 2023-10-15 | N |
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. | Health | 2023-08-31 | 2023-10-15 | N |
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | Health | 2023-08-31 | 2023-10-15 | Y |
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-31 | 2023-10-01 | N |
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-31 | 2023-10-01 | N |
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-31 | 2023-10-01 | N |
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-31 | 2023-10-01 | N |
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-31 | 2023-10-01 | N |
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-31 | 2023-10-01 | N |
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-31 | 2023-10-01 | N |
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-31 | 2023-10-01 | N |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-06-08 | 2023-06-10 | Y |
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-01-05 | 2023-01-25 | Y |
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2022-09-07 | 2022-10-15 | Y |
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-30 | 2022-08-15 | N |
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2022-06-30 | 2022-07-31 | N |
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | Health | 2022-06-30 | 2022-07-31 | N |
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-06-30 | 2022-07-31 | N |
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. | Health | 2022-06-30 | 2022-07-31 | N |
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-30 | 2022-07-31 | N |
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-30 | 2022-07-31 | N |
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-30 | 2022-07-31 | N |
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-30 | 2022-07-31 | N |
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-30 | 2022-07-31 | N |
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-30 | 2022-07-31 | N |
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | Health | 2022-06-30 | 2022-07-25 | N |
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-30 | 2022-07-25 | N |
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-30 | 2022-07-25 | N |
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-30 | 2022-07-25 | N |
Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-30 | 2022-07-25 | N |
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-30 | 2022-07-25 | N |
Have an agreement with at least one or more hospitals certified by Medicare or Medicaid to make sure residents can be moved quickly to the hospital when they need medical care. | Health | 2022-02-01 | 2022-03-15 | Y |
Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel. | Health | 2022-02-01 | 2022-03-15 | Y |
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 | 2022-02-01 | 2022-03-15 | Y |
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | Health | 2022-02-01 | 2022-03-15 | Y |
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | Health | 2022-02-01 | 2022-03-15 | Y |
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 | Health | 2022-02-01 | 2022-03-15 | Y |
Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted. | Health | 2022-02-01 | 2022-03-06 | Y |
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-02-01 | 2022-03-06 | Y |
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2022-02-01 | 2022-03-06 | Y |
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 | 2022-02-01 | 2022-03-06 | Y |
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-02-01 | 2022-03-06 | Y |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-02-01 | 2022-02-07 | Y |
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | Health | 2022-02-01 | 2022-02-01 | Y |
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | Health | 2021-10-28 | 2021-11-22 | Y |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-10-28 | 2021-11-22 | Y |
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2021-10-28 | 2021-11-22 | Y |
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-12 | 2021-10-10 | N |
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-12 | 2021-10-10 | N |
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-12 | 2021-10-10 | N |
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | Health | 2021-08-12 | 2021-10-01 | N |
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | Health | 2021-08-12 | 2021-10-01 | 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 | 2021-08-12 | 2021-10-01 | N |
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2021-08-12 | 2021-10-01 | N |
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | Health | 2021-08-12 | 2021-10-01 | N |
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. | Health | 2021-08-12 | 2021-10-01 | 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 | 2021-08-12 | 2021-10-01 | Y |
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-12 | 2021-10-01 | N |
Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-12 | 2021-10-01 | N |
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-12 | 2021-10-01 | 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 | 2021-08-12 | 2021-10-01 | N |
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-12 | 2021-10-01 | N |
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-12 | 2021-10-01 | N |
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-12 | 2021-10-01 | N |
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-12 | 2021-10-01 | N |
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-12 | 2021-10-01 | N |
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2021-08-12 | 2021-09-24 | Y |
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2021-08-12 | 2021-09-24 | Y |
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | Health | 2021-08-12 | 2021-09-24 | N |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-08-12 | 2021-09-24 | Y |
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-30 | Not Fixed | N |