Deficiency Records for Spokane Valley Health and Rehabilitation of Cascad

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Updated as of February 01, 2022

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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Spokane Valley Health and Rehabilitation of Cascad. 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?
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. Health 2021-11-04 2021-11-23 Y
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 2021-04-20 2021-05-24 Y
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Health 2021-04-20 2021-05-24 Y
Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility. Health 2021-04-20 2021-05-24 Y
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2020-10-30 2021-02-15 Y
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. Health 2020-10-30 2021-02-15 Y
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2020-08-19 2020-09-30 Y
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 2020-08-19 2020-09-30 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2020-08-19 2020-09-30 Y
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Health 2020-08-19 2020-09-30 Y
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Health 2020-08-19 2020-09-30 Y
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2020-01-24 2020-03-06 Y
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. Health 2019-08-21 2019-10-02 N
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Health 2019-08-21 2019-10-02 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2019-08-21 2019-10-02 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 2019-08-21 2019-10-02 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2019-08-21 2019-10-02 N
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Health 2019-08-21 2019-10-02 N
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2019-08-21 2019-10-02 N
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. Health 2019-08-21 2019-10-02 N
Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Fire Safety 2019-08-22 2019-09-20 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 2019-08-22 2019-09-20 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2019-08-22 2019-09-20 N
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Fire Safety 2019-08-22 2019-09-20 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2019-08-22 2019-09-20 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2019-08-22 2019-09-20 N
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Health 2018-07-23 2018-09-05 N
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2018-07-23 2018-09-05 N
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Health 2018-07-23 2018-09-05 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 2018-07-23 2018-09-05 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2018-07-23 2018-09-05 N
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Health 2018-07-23 2018-09-05 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 2018-07-23 2018-09-05 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2018-07-23 2018-09-05 N
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Health 2018-07-23 2018-09-05 N
Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining. Health 2018-07-23 2018-09-05 N
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Health 2018-07-23 2018-09-05 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 2018-07-23 2018-09-05 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2018-07-23 2018-09-05 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Health 2018-07-23 2018-09-05 N
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. Fire Safety 2018-07-23 2018-07-30 N
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. Fire Safety 2018-07-23 2018-07-30 N
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. Fire Safety 2018-07-23 2018-07-30 N
Provide primary/alternate means for communication. Fire Safety 2018-07-23 2018-07-30 N
Establish staff and initial training requirements. Fire Safety 2018-07-23 2018-07-30 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2018-07-23 2018-07-30 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 2017-04-28 2017-06-14 N
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. Fire Safety 2017-04-28 2017-06-14 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2017-04-28 2017-06-14 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2017-04-28 2017-06-14 N
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Fire Safety 2017-04-28 2017-06-14 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2017-04-28 2017-06-14 N
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Health 2017-04-26 2017-06-09 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 2017-04-26 2017-06-09 N
Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. Health 2017-04-26 2017-06-09 N
Ensure residents have the right to have a choice over activities, their schedules, and health care according to their interests, assessments, and plans of care. Health 2017-04-26 2017-06-09 N
Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2017-04-26 2017-06-09 N
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . Health 2017-04-26 2017-06-09 N
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. Health 2017-04-26 2017-06-09 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 2017-04-26 2017-06-09 N
Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. Health 2017-04-26 2017-06-09 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 2017-04-26 2017-06-09 N
1) Review the work of each nurse aide every year; and 2) give regular in-service training based upon these reviews. Health 2017-04-26 2017-06-09 N