Facility profile · CCN 365735
Vancrest-upper Valley
32 federal citations on record , and 1 federal enforcement actions totaling $4,233.
Record summary
Federal record · Q1 202632
Total citations
13
Last 3 years
1
Actual harm+
1
Federal penalties
$4,233
Total fines
4
Overall ★ rating
Most common violation categories here
Most common F-tags at this facility
Citation history
32 on record| Survey | F-Tag | Violation | Severity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2024 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard |
| Jul 25, 2024 | F761 | 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. | D | Standard |
| Jul 25, 2024 | F760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard |
| Jul 25, 2024 | F757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard |
| Jul 25, 2024 | F756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard |
| Jul 25, 2024 | F700 | 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 and maintain the bed rail. | D | Standard |
| Jul 25, 2024 | F690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard |
| Jul 25, 2024 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard |
| Jul 25, 2024 | F656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard |
| Jul 25, 2024 | F637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard |
| Jul 25, 2024 | F585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Standard |
| Jul 25, 2024 | F582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | B | Standard |
| Jul 25, 2024 | F552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard |
| Nov 23, 2021 | F921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Standard |
| Nov 23, 2021 | F770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D | Standard |
| Nov 23, 2021 | F761 | 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. | D | Standard |
| Nov 23, 2021 | F758 | 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. | D | Standard |
| Nov 23, 2021 | F688 | 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. | D | Standard |
| Nov 23, 2021 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard |
| Nov 23, 2021 | F657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard |
| Nov 23, 2021 | F580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard |
| Nov 23, 2021 | F578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard |
| Nov 23, 2021 | F569 | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. | D | Standard |
| Nov 23, 2021 | F558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard |
| Aug 22, 2019 | F883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard |
| Aug 22, 2019 | F770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | E | Standard |
| Aug 22, 2019 | F686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard |
| Aug 22, 2019 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard |
| Aug 22, 2019 | F607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | C | Standard |
| Aug 22, 2019 | F578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard |
| Aug 22, 2019 | F569 | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. | D | Standard |
| Aug 22, 2019 | F550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard |
Federal enforcement history
Federal regulators have imposed 1 enforcement actions against this facility, including 1 civil money penalties totaling $4,233 .
| Date | Type | Fine | Payment denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2023 | Fine | $4,233 | — |
About this record
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