Inspection Results » Nevada State Veterans Home - Boulder City

Health Inspection on March 1, 2019 ^[1]

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

   • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. (Corrected 2019-04-30)
   • 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. (Corrected 2019-04-30)
   • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Corrected 2019-04-30)
   • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (Corrected 2019-04-30)
   • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Corrected 2019-04-30)
   • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentÂ’s preferences and goals. (Corrected 2019-04-30)
   • Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. (Corrected 2019-04-30)
   • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (Corrected 2019-04-30)
   • 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. (Corrected 2019-04-30)
   • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (Corrected 2019-04-30)