Deficiency Records for River View On The Appomattox Health and Rehab Center
Updated as of April 01, 2024
A list of the most recent deficiencies for River View On The Appomattox Health and Rehab 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-07 | 2023-06-27 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-07 | 2023-06-27 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-07 | 2023-04-25 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-07 | 2023-04-25 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-07 | 2023-04-25 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-07 | 2023-04-25 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-07 | 2023-04-25 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-07 | 2023-04-25 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-07 | 2023-04-25 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-03-09 | 2023-04-23 | N |
| Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | Health | 2023-03-09 | 2023-04-23 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | Health | 2023-03-09 | 2023-04-23 | N |
| Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | Health | 2023-03-09 | 2023-04-23 | N |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2023-03-09 | 2023-04-23 | 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 | 2023-03-09 | 2023-04-23 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-03-09 | 2023-04-23 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-03-09 | 2023-04-23 | 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 | 2023-03-09 | 2023-04-23 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2023-03-09 | 2023-04-23 | N |
| Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | Health | 2023-03-09 | 2023-04-23 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-03-09 | 2023-04-23 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-03-09 | 2023-04-23 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-03-09 | 2023-04-23 | N |
| Provide appropriate foot care. | Health | 2023-03-09 | 2023-04-23 | N |
| Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | Health | 2023-03-09 | 2023-04-23 | N |
| Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | Health | 2023-03-09 | 2023-04-23 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2023-03-09 | 2023-04-23 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2023-03-09 | 2023-04-23 | 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 | 2023-03-09 | 2023-04-23 | 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 | 2023-03-09 | 2023-04-23 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-03-09 | 2023-04-23 | N |
| Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws. | Health | 2023-03-09 | 2023-04-23 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-03-09 | 2023-04-23 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2023-03-09 | 2023-04-23 | N |
| Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | Health | 2023-03-09 | 2023-04-23 | N |
| Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | Health | 2023-03-09 | 2023-04-23 | N |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2023-03-09 | 2023-04-23 | N |
| Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | Health | 2022-12-08 | 2023-01-22 | N |
| Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 | Health | 2022-12-08 | 2023-01-22 | N |
| Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | Health | 2022-12-08 | 2023-01-22 | Y |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2022-12-08 | 2023-01-22 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2022-12-08 | 2023-01-22 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2022-12-08 | 2023-01-22 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2022-12-08 | 2023-01-22 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2022-12-08 | 2023-01-22 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2022-12-08 | 2023-01-22 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-12-08 | 2023-01-22 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2022-12-08 | 2023-01-22 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-12-08 | 2023-01-22 | Y |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2022-12-08 | 2023-01-22 | Y |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2022-12-08 | 2023-01-22 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2022-12-08 | 2023-01-22 | Y |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-14 | 2020-12-09 | N |
| Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-14 | 2020-12-09 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-14 | 2020-12-09 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-14 | 2020-12-09 | N |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Health | 2020-02-06 | 2020-03-11 | 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 | 2020-02-06 | 2020-03-11 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2020-02-06 | 2020-03-11 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2020-02-06 | 2020-03-11 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2020-02-06 | 2020-03-11 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | Health | 2020-02-06 | 2020-03-11 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2020-02-06 | 2020-03-11 | 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 | 2020-02-06 | 2020-03-11 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2020-02-06 | 2020-03-11 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | Health | 2020-02-06 | 2020-03-11 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-02-06 | 2020-03-11 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2018-04-27 | 2018-05-31 | N |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2018-04-27 | 2018-05-31 | 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 | 2018-04-27 | 2018-05-31 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2018-04-27 | 2018-05-31 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2018-04-27 | 2018-05-31 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2018-04-27 | 2018-05-31 | 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 | 2018-04-27 | 2018-05-31 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2018-04-27 | 2018-05-31 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2018-04-27 | 2018-05-31 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2018-04-27 | 2018-05-31 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | Health | 2018-04-27 | 2018-05-31 | N |
| Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | Health | 2018-04-27 | 2018-05-31 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2018-04-27 | 2018-05-31 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2018-04-27 | 2018-05-31 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2018-04-27 | 2018-05-31 | 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 | 2018-04-27 | 2018-05-31 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2018-04-27 | 2018-05-31 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2018-04-27 | 2018-05-31 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-04-27 | 2018-05-31 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-04-27 | 2018-05-31 | N |
