Deficiency Records for View Park Convalescent Center

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for View Park Convalescent 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?
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2024-01-23 2024-02-08 Y
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 2024-01-23 2024-02-08 Y
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2024-01-23 2024-02-08 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-09-29 2023-10-16 Y
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2023-09-08 2023-09-28 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 2023-09-08 2023-09-28 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-06-27 2023-07-07 Y
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2023-06-27 2023-07-07 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2023-04-12 2023-04-20 Y
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2023-03-22 2023-04-13 Y
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2023-01-23 2023-03-02 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-07-14 2022-08-22 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-03-05 2022-03-16 Y
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2021-11-19 2021-12-14 N
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Health 2021-11-19 2021-12-14 N
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Health 2021-11-19 2021-12-14 N
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Health 2021-11-19 2021-12-14 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2021-11-19 2021-12-14 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2021-11-19 2021-12-14 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 2021-11-19 2021-12-14 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2021-11-19 2021-12-14 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 2021-11-19 2021-12-14 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2021-11-19 2021-12-14 N
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Health 2021-11-19 2021-12-14 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 2021-11-19 2021-12-14 N
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. Health 2021-11-19 2021-12-14 N
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. Health 2021-11-19 2021-12-14 N
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Health 2021-11-19 2021-12-14 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2021-11-19 2021-12-14 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-11-19 2021-12-14 N
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. Health 2021-11-19 2021-12-14 N
Implement emergency and standby power systems. Fire Safety 2021-11-19 2021-12-14 N
Have exits that are accessible at all times. Fire Safety 2021-11-19 2021-12-14 N
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2021-11-19 2021-12-14 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 2021-11-19 2021-12-14 N
Construct fire resistant interior walls. Fire Safety 2021-11-19 2021-12-14 N
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Fire Safety 2021-11-19 2021-12-14 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2021-11-19 2021-12-14 N
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Fire Safety 2021-11-19 2021-12-14 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2021-11-19 2021-12-14 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2021-11-19 2021-12-14 N
Ensure that sources of ignition are removed from patients receiving respiratory therapy. Fire Safety 2021-11-19 2021-12-14 N
Help the resident with transportation to and from laboratory services outside of the facility. Health 2021-10-09 2021-10-21 Y
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2019-07-02 2019-07-25 N
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Health 2019-07-02 2019-07-25 N
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands. Health 2019-07-02 2019-07-25 N
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Health 2019-07-02 2019-07-25 N
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Health 2019-07-02 2019-07-25 N
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. Health 2019-07-02 2019-07-25 N
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2019-07-02 2019-07-25 N
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2019-07-02 2019-07-25 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2019-07-02 2019-07-25 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2019-07-02 2019-07-25 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2019-07-02 2019-07-25 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2019-07-02 2019-07-25 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 2019-07-02 2019-07-25 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2019-07-02 2019-07-25 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 2019-07-02 2019-07-25 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 2019-07-02 2019-07-25 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 2019-07-02 2019-07-25 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2019-07-02 2019-07-25 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 2019-07-02 2019-07-25 N
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. Health 2019-07-02 2019-07-25 N
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. Health 2019-07-02 2019-07-25 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2019-07-02 2019-07-25 N
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Health 2019-07-02 2019-07-25 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2019-07-02 2019-07-25 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Health 2019-07-02 2019-07-25 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2019-07-02 2019-07-03 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2019-07-02 2019-07-03 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2019-07-02 2019-07-03 N
List the names and contact information of those in the facility. Fire Safety 2018-08-07 2018-09-26 N
Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Fire Safety 2018-08-07 2018-09-26 N
Meet other general requirements that are deficient. Fire Safety 2018-08-07 2018-09-26 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 2018-08-07 2018-09-26 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2018-08-07 2018-09-26 N
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Fire Safety 2018-08-07 2018-09-26 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2018-08-07 2018-09-26 N
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Fire Safety 2018-08-07 2018-09-26 N
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. Fire Safety 2018-08-07 2018-09-26 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2018-08-07 2018-09-26 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2018-08-07 2018-09-26 N
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2018-08-02 2018-09-12 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 2018-08-02 2018-09-12 N
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2018-08-02 2018-09-12 N
Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Health 2018-08-02 2018-09-12 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2018-08-02 2018-09-12 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2018-08-02 2018-09-12 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2018-08-02 2018-09-12 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2018-08-02 2018-09-12 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 2018-08-02 2018-09-12 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 2018-08-02 2018-09-12 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 2018-08-02 2018-09-12 N
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. Health 2018-08-02 2018-09-12 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2018-08-02 2018-09-12 N
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Health 2018-08-02 2018-09-12 N
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2022-03-03 Not Fixed N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-03-03 Not Fixed N