Deficiency Records for Alta Vista Rehabilitation and Healthcare
Updated as of August 01, 2016
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Alta Vista Rehabilitation and Healthcare. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2015-06-24 | 2015-08-02 | Y |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2015-06-24 | 2015-08-02 | Y |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2015-06-24 | 2015-08-02 | Y |
| Ensure that residents with limited range of motion receive appropriate treatment and services to increase range of motion or prevent further decrease in range of motion. | Health | 2015-06-24 | 2015-08-02 | Y |
| Give proper treatment to residents with feeding tubes to prevent problems (such as aspiration pneumonia, diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, metabolic abnormalities, nasal-pharyngeal ulcers) and help restore eating skills, if possible. | Health | 2015-06-24 | 2015-08-02 | Y |
| Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. | Health | 2015-06-24 | 2015-08-02 | Y |
| Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2015-06-24 | 2015-08-02 | Y |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2015-06-24 | 2015-08-02 | Y |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2015-06-24 | 2015-08-02 | Y |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2015-06-24 | 2015-08-02 | Y |
| Have a detailed, written plan for disasters and emergencies, such as fire, severe weather, and missing residents. | Health | 2015-06-24 | 2015-08-02 | Y |
| Exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Fire Safety | 2015-06-24 | 2015-07-31 | N |
| A fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2015-06-24 | 2015-07-31 | N |
| Properly maintained smoke detectors. | Fire Safety | 2015-06-24 | 2015-07-31 | N |
| An approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system. | Fire Safety | 2015-06-24 | 2015-07-31 | N |
| 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 | 2015-04-17 | 2015-04-30 | Y |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2015-04-17 | 2015-04-30 | Y |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2015-04-17 | 2015-04-30 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2015-04-17 | 2015-04-30 | Y |
| Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. | Health | 2015-04-17 | 2015-04-30 | Y |
| Try to resolve each resident's complaints quickly. | Health | 2014-11-19 | 2014-12-19 | 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 | 2014-11-19 | 2014-12-19 | 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 | 2014-11-19 | 2014-12-19 | Y |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2014-11-19 | 2014-12-19 | Y |
| Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | Health | 2014-11-19 | 2014-12-19 | Y |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2014-11-19 | 2014-12-19 | Y |
| Walls that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour. | Fire Safety | 2014-06-11 | 2014-07-15 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2014-06-11 | 2014-07-09 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2014-06-11 | 2014-07-09 | N |
| Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. | Health | 2014-06-11 | 2014-07-09 | 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 | 2014-06-11 | 2014-07-09 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2014-06-11 | 2014-07-09 | N |
| Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2014-06-11 | 2014-07-09 | 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 | 2014-06-11 | 2014-07-09 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2014-06-11 | 2014-07-09 | N |
| Make sure that nurse aides show they have the skills and techniques to be able to care for residents' needs. | Health | 2014-06-11 | 2014-07-09 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2014-05-20 | 2014-07-07 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2014-05-20 | 2014-07-07 | Y |
| 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 | 2014-05-20 | 2014-07-07 | Y |
| Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | Fire Safety | 2014-06-11 | 2014-06-27 | N |
| 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 | 2014-02-18 | 2014-03-14 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2013-12-03 | 2013-12-06 | Y |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2013-12-03 | 2013-12-06 | Y |
| Exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2013-06-06 | 2013-08-30 | N |
| Walls that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour. | Fire Safety | 2013-06-06 | 2013-07-31 | N |
| 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 | 2013-06-06 | 2013-07-06 | N |
| 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 | 2013-06-06 | 2013-07-06 | N |
| Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. | Health | 2013-06-06 | 2013-07-06 | N |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2013-06-06 | 2013-07-06 | 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 | 2013-06-06 | 2013-07-06 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2013-06-06 | 2013-07-06 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2013-06-06 | 2013-07-06 | N |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2013-06-06 | 2013-07-06 | N |
| Make sure that nurse aides show they have the skills and techniques to be able to care for residents' needs. | Health | 2013-06-06 | 2013-07-06 | N |
| Posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2013-06-06 | 2013-06-15 | N |
| Portable fire extinguishers. | Fire Safety | 2013-06-06 | 2013-06-11 | N |
