Inspection Results » Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise

Health Inspection on November 9, 2018 ^[1]

1. Isolated: Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy

   • Ensure that each resident is free from medications that restrain them, unless needed for medical treatment. (Corrected 2019-01-14)
   • 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 ne (Corrected 2019-01-14)

2. Pattern: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy

   • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (Corrected 2019-01-14)
   • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Corrected 2019-01-14)
   • Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. (Corrected 2019-01-14)
   • Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. (Corrected 2019-01-14)

3. Isolated: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy

   • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (Corrected 2019-01-14)
   • Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. (Corrected 2019-01-14)
   • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (Corrected 2019-01-14)
   • 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. (Corrected 2019-01-14)
   • Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. (Corrected 2019-01-14)
   • Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. (Corrected 2019-01-14)