Inspection Results » Valley Convalescent Hospital

Health Inspection on February 28, 2019 ^[1]

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

   • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (Corrected 2019-04-04)
   • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Corrected 2019-04-04)

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

   • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Corrected 2019-04-04)
   • Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. (Corrected 2019-04-04)

3. Isolated: 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 2019-04-04)
   • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (Corrected 2019-04-04)
   • Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. (Corrected 2019-04-04)
   • 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 2019-04-04)
   • 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 2019-04-04)
   • Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. (Corrected 2019-04-04)
   • 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 2019-04-04)
   • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentÂ’s preferences and goals. (Corrected 2019-04-04)
   • Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. (Corrected 2019-04-04)
   • Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. (Corrected 2019-04-04)
   • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (Corrected 2019-04-04)

4. Pattern: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm

   • Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. (Corrected 2019-03-28)