A list of the most recent deficiencies for Vermont Veterans' Home. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-12-05 | 2024-01-08 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-10-25 | 2023-12-09 | N |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Health | 2023-10-25 | 2023-12-09 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-10-25 | 2023-12-09 | 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 | 2023-10-25 | 2023-12-09 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | Health | 2023-06-06 | 2023-07-21 | Y |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-23 | 2023-02-16 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-23 | 2023-01-16 | N |
| Ensure that suites are correctly sub-divided by noncombustible or limited-combustible construction. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-23 | 2023-01-10 | 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 | 2022-11-02 | 2022-12-17 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2022-11-02 | 2022-12-17 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-11-02 | 2022-12-17 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-11-02 | 2022-12-17 | N |
| Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | Health | 2022-02-22 | 2022-03-08 | Y |
| 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 | 2022-02-22 | 2022-03-08 | Y |
| Meet other general requirements. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-22 | 2022-02-04 | N |
| Meet other general requirements. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-22 | 2022-02-04 | N |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-22 | 2022-02-04 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-22 | 2022-02-04 | N |
| Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-22 | 2022-02-04 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-22 | 2022-02-04 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-22 | 2022-02-04 | N |
| Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-22 | 2022-02-04 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-22 | 2022-02-04 | N |
| Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-22 | 2022-02-04 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure (1) employees report any suspicion of a crime against any resident, according to timelines; (2) post the notice of employee rights; and (3) prohibit and prevent retaliation for reporting. | Health | 2021-10-20 | 2021-11-12 | Y |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Health | 2021-10-20 | 2021-11-12 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-10-20 | 2021-11-12 | N |
| Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | Health | 2021-10-20 | 2021-11-12 | 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 | 2021-10-20 | 2021-11-12 | N |
| Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | Health | 2021-10-20 | 2021-11-12 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-10-20 | 2021-11-12 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2021-10-20 | 2021-11-12 | Y |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-25 | Not Fixed | 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 | 2021-10-22 | Not Fixed | N |
| Construct fire resistant interior walls. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-22 | Not Fixed | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-22 | Not Fixed | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-22 | Not Fixed | N |
