Deficiency Records for Souris Valley Care Center

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Updated as of April 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Souris Valley Care 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?
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Health 2023-05-25 2023-06-29 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2023-05-25 2023-06-29 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 2023-05-25 2023-06-29 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-05-25 2023-06-29 N
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Health 2023-05-25 2023-06-29 Y
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2022-02-10 2022-03-17 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2022-02-10 2022-03-17 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2022-02-10 2022-03-17 N
Post nurse staffing information every day. Health 2022-02-10 2022-03-17 N
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. Health 2022-02-10 2022-03-17 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 2022-02-10 2022-03-17 N
Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Health 2022-02-10 2022-03-17 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2022-02-10 2022-03-17 N
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Health 2022-02-10 2022-03-17 N
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2022-02-15 2022-03-16 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2022-02-15 2022-03-16 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2022-02-15 2022-03-16 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2022-02-15 2022-03-16 N
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2020-03-12 2020-04-16 N
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2020-03-12 2020-04-16 N
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 2020-03-12 2020-04-16 N
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Health 2020-03-12 2020-04-16 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2020-03-12 2020-04-16 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2020-03-12 2020-04-16 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 2020-03-12 2020-04-16 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 2020-03-12 2020-04-16 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2020-03-12 2020-04-16 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2020-03-12 2020-04-16 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 2020-02-24 2020-04-09 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2020-02-24 2020-04-09 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2020-02-24 2020-04-09 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2020-02-24 2020-04-09 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2020-02-24 2020-04-09 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2020-02-24 2020-04-09 N