Deficiency Records for Virginia Veterans Care Center
Updated as of May 01, 2018
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Virginia Veterans 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2017-02-09 | 2017-04-06 | N |
| Meet other general requirements. | Fire Safety | 2017-02-09 | 2017-04-06 | N |
| Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. | Fire Safety | 2017-02-09 | 2017-04-06 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2017-02-09 | 2017-04-06 | N |
| Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | Fire Safety | 2017-02-09 | 2017-04-06 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2017-02-09 | 2017-04-06 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-02-09 | 2017-04-06 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2017-02-09 | 2017-04-06 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2017-02-09 | 2017-04-06 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2017-02-09 | 2017-04-06 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2017-02-09 | 2017-04-06 | N |
| Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel. | Fire Safety | 2017-02-09 | 2017-04-06 | N |
| Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2017-02-09 | 2017-04-06 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2017-02-09 | 2017-04-06 | N |
| Conduct initial and periodic assessments of each resident's functional capacity. | Health | 2017-01-26 | 2017-03-01 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program for mentally-ill and mentally-retarded patients. | Health | 2017-01-26 | 2017-03-01 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2017-01-26 | 2017-03-01 | 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 | 2017-01-26 | 2017-03-01 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-01-26 | 2017-03-01 | N |
| Give or get quality laboratory services/tests in a timely manner to meet the needs of residents. | Health | 2017-01-26 | 2017-03-01 | N |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2017-01-26 | 2017-03-01 | N |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2016-02-19 | 2016-03-30 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2016-02-19 | 2016-03-30 | N |
| Ensure residents maintain acceptable nutritional status. | Health | 2016-02-19 | 2016-03-30 | N |
| Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. | Health | 2016-02-19 | 2016-03-30 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2016-02-19 | 2016-03-30 | N |
| Make sure that doctors see a resident's plan of care at every visit and make notes about progress and orders in writing. | Health | 2016-02-19 | 2016-03-30 | 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 | 2016-02-19 | 2016-03-30 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2016-02-19 | 2016-03-30 | N |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2016-02-19 | 2016-03-30 | Y |
| Give or get quality laboratory services/tests in a timely manner to meet the needs of residents. | Health | 2015-02-25 | 2015-04-11 | N |
