Deficiency Records for Vista Hills Health Care Center
Updated as of September 01, 2016
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Vista Hills Health 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide residents with private access to a telephone. | Health | 2015-12-11 | 2016-01-15 | N |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2015-12-11 | 2016-01-15 | N |
| Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. | Health | 2015-12-11 | 2016-01-15 | N |
| Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. | Health | 2015-12-11 | 2016-01-15 | N |
| Ensure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. | Health | 2015-12-11 | 2016-01-15 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2015-12-11 | 2016-01-15 | N |
| Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2015-12-11 | 2016-01-15 | N |
| At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's medication(s) and report any irregularities to the attending doctor. | Health | 2015-12-11 | 2016-01-15 | N |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2015-12-11 | 2016-01-15 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2015-12-11 | 2016-01-15 | N |
| Train all employees on what to do in an emergency, and carry out unannounced staff drills. | Health | 2015-12-11 | 2016-01-15 | N |
| Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. | Fire Safety | 2015-12-09 | 2016-01-15 | N |
| A fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2015-12-09 | 2016-01-15 | N |
| Properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2015-12-09 | 2016-01-15 | N |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2015-03-16 | 2015-04-04 | Y |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2015-03-16 | 2015-04-04 | Y |
| Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. | Health | 2015-03-16 | 2015-04-04 | Y |
| Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. | Health | 2015-03-16 | 2015-04-04 | Y |
| Proper backup exit lighting. | Fire Safety | 2014-11-12 | 2014-12-12 | N |
| Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | Fire Safety | 2014-11-12 | 2014-12-12 | N |
| Exits that are free from obstructions and can be used at all times. | Fire Safety | 2014-11-12 | 2014-12-12 | N |
| Proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2014-11-12 | 2014-12-12 | N |
| Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. | Fire Safety | 2014-11-12 | 2014-12-12 | N |
| Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | Fire Safety | 2014-11-12 | 2014-12-12 | N |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2014-11-10 | 2014-12-12 | N |
| Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. | Health | 2014-11-10 | 2014-12-12 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2014-11-10 | 2014-12-12 | N |
| Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | Health | 2014-11-10 | 2014-12-12 | N |
| Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2014-11-10 | 2014-12-12 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2014-11-10 | 2014-12-12 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2014-11-10 | 2014-12-12 | N |
| Have enough backup water supply for essential areas of the nursing home. | Health | 2014-11-10 | 2014-12-12 | N |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2014-11-10 | 2014-12-12 | N |
| Have a detailed, written plan for disasters and emergencies, such as fire, severe weather, and missing residents. | Health | 2014-11-10 | 2014-12-12 | N |
| Protect each resident from all abuse, physical punishment, and involuntary separation from others. | Health | 2014-11-10 | 2014-12-12 | Y |
| 1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. | Health | 2014-11-10 | 2014-12-12 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property. | Health | 2014-11-10 | 2014-12-12 | Y |
| 1) Review the work of each nurse aide every year; and 2) give regular in-service training based upon these reviews. | Health | 2014-11-10 | 2014-12-12 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2014-10-10 | 2014-11-30 | Y |
| Conduct initial and periodic assessments of each resident's functional capacity. | Health | 2014-05-30 | 2014-06-30 | Y |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2014-05-30 | 2014-06-30 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2014-05-30 | 2014-06-30 | Y |
| Walls that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour. | Fire Safety | 2013-11-12 | 2013-12-17 | N |
| Exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2013-11-12 | 2013-12-17 | N |
| Posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2013-11-12 | 2013-12-17 | N |
| Exits that are free from obstructions and can be used at all times. | Fire Safety | 2013-11-12 | 2013-12-17 | N |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2013-11-15 | 2013-12-06 | N |
| Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. | Health | 2013-11-15 | 2013-12-06 | Y |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2013-11-15 | 2013-12-06 | Y |
| Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. | Health | 2013-11-15 | 2013-12-06 | Y |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2013-11-15 | 2013-12-06 | Y |
| Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. | Health | 2013-11-15 | 2013-12-06 | Y |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2013-11-15 | 2013-12-06 | Y |
| Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2013-11-15 | 2013-12-06 | Y |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2013-11-15 | 2013-12-06 | Y |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2013-11-15 | 2013-12-06 | Y |
