Deficiency Records for Bear Valley Community Hospital

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Bear Valley Community Hospital. 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?
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Health 2023-06-02 2023-06-20 Y
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. Fire Safety 2023-03-14 2023-04-03 N
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. Fire Safety 2023-03-14 2023-04-03 N
Provide primary/alternate means for communication. Fire Safety 2023-03-14 2023-04-03 N
Implement emergency and standby power systems. Fire Safety 2023-03-14 2023-04-03 N
Use approved construction type or materials. Fire Safety 2023-03-14 2023-04-03 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2023-03-14 2023-04-03 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2023-03-14 2023-04-03 N
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Fire Safety 2023-03-14 2023-04-03 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2023-03-14 2023-04-03 N
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. Fire Safety 2023-03-14 2023-04-03 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2023-03-14 2023-04-03 N
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Fire Safety 2023-03-14 2023-04-03 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-02-16 2023-03-28 Y
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2023-02-16 2023-03-28 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 2023-02-16 2023-03-28 Y
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Health 2023-02-16 2023-03-28 Y
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2023-02-16 2023-03-28 Y
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2023-02-16 2023-03-28 Y
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Health 2023-02-16 2023-03-28 Y
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2023-01-26 2023-02-14 Y
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2023-01-26 2023-02-14 Y
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 2022-08-01 2022-08-03 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2022-06-08 2022-06-15 Y
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. Fire Safety 2019-12-13 2020-01-07 N
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation. Fire Safety 2019-12-13 2020-01-07 N
List the names and contact information of those in the facility. Fire Safety 2019-12-13 2020-01-07 N
Provide emergency officials' contact information. Fire Safety 2019-12-13 2020-01-07 N
Implement emergency and standby power systems. Fire Safety 2019-12-13 2020-01-07 N
Use approved construction type or materials. Fire Safety 2019-12-13 2020-01-07 N
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2019-12-13 2020-01-07 N
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. Fire Safety 2019-12-13 2020-01-07 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2019-12-13 2020-01-07 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2019-12-13 2020-01-07 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2019-12-13 2020-01-07 N
Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles. Fire Safety 2019-12-13 2020-01-07 N
Ensure medical gas and vacuum systems have documented maintenance programs. Fire Safety 2019-12-13 2020-01-07 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2019-12-13 2020-01-07 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 2019-11-21 2019-12-16 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2019-11-21 2019-12-16 N
Use approved construction type or materials. Fire Safety 2019-02-19 2019-03-14 N
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. Fire Safety 2019-02-19 2019-03-14 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 2018-11-28 2019-01-16 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2018-11-28 2019-01-16 N
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Health 2018-11-28 2019-01-16 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2018-11-28 2019-01-16 N
Keep all essential equipment working safely. Health 2018-11-28 2019-01-16 N