Inspection Results » Desert View Care Center of Buhl

Health Inspection on June 15, 2018 ^[1]

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

   • Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. (Corrected 2018-07-31)
   • Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. (Corrected 2018-07-31)
   • Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies. (Corrected 2018-07-31)
   • Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. (Corrected 2018-07-31)
   • Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. (Corrected 2018-07-31)

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

   • Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. (Corrected 2018-07-31)
   • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (Corrected 2018-07-31)
   • Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility. (Corrected 2018-07-31)
   • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Corrected 2018-07-31)
   • Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. (Corrected 2018-07-31)
   • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Corrected 2018-07-31)
   • Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service. (Corrected 2018-07-31)

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

   • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (Corrected 2018-07-31)
   • 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 2018-07-31)
   • 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 (Corrected 2018-07-31)