Valley View Assisted Living of

Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure two of two unlicensed personnel (ULP-C and ULP-D) completed training and competency evaluations in all required training topics.

MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure two of two unlicensed personnel (ULP-C and ULP-D) completed training and competency evaluations in all required training topics. [...]”

Rule cited: “(b) In addition to paragraph (a), training and competency evaluation for unlicensed personnel providing assisted living services must include: (1) observing, reporting, and documenting resident status; (2) basic knowledge of body functioning and changes in [...]”

Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure employees received orientation to include the required content for two of two employees (unlicensed personnel (ULP)-C and ULP-D).

MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure employees received orientation to include the required content for two of two employees (unlicensed personnel (ULP)-C and ULP-D). [...]”

Rule cited: “(a) The orientation must contain the following topics: (1) an overview of this chapter; (2) an introduction and review of the facility's policies and procedures related to the provision of assisted living services by the individual staff person; (3) handling [...]”

Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure individual medication management plan included medication set up services for one of one resident (R2).

MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure individual medication management plan included medication set up services for one of one resident (R2). [...]”

Rule cited: “(a) For each resident receiving medication management services, the assisted living facility must prepare and include in the service plan a written statement of the medication management services that will be provided to the resident. [...]”

Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure one of one unlicensed personnel (ULP-D) completed training and competency evaluations for medication administration.

MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure one of one unlicensed personnel (ULP-D) completed training and competency evaluations for medication administration. In addition, ULP-C failed to complete an air shot according to manufacturer directions prior to administering insulin from an insulin pen for one of one resident (R3). [...]”

Rule cited: “When administration of medications is delegated to unlicensed personnel, the assisted living facility must ensure that the registered nurse has: (1) instructed the unlicensed personnel in the proper methods to administer the medications, and the unlicensed [...]”

Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure one of one medication refrigerator was securely locked permitting only authorized personnel to have access.

MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure one of one medication refrigerator was securely locked permitting only authorized personnel to have access. This had the potential to affect all residents residing in the facility. In addition, the licensee failed to ensure refrigerated medications were stored at the appropriate temperature in one of one medication refrigerator. [...]”

Rule cited: “An assisted living facility must store all prescription medications in securely locked and substantially constructed compartments according to the manufacturer's directions and permit only authorized personnel to have access.”

Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure time sensitive medications were dated when opened, and had a pharmacy label in two of two medication carts (A and B) reviewed.

MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure time sensitive medications were dated when opened, and had a pharmacy label in two of two medication carts (A and B) reviewed. [...]”

Rule cited: “A prescription drug, prior to being set up for immediate or later administration, must be kept in the original container in which it was dispensed by the pharmacy bearing the original prescription label with legible information including the expiration or [...]”

Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure one of one unlicensed personnel (ULP-D) completed training and competency evaluations for blood glucose monitoring.

MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure one of one unlicensed personnel (ULP-D) completed training and competency evaluations for blood glucose monitoring. [...]”

Rule cited: “Ordered or prescribed treatments or therapies must be administered by a nurse, physician, or other licensed health professional authorized to perform the treatment or therapy, or may be delegated or assigned to unlicensed personnel by the licensed health [...]”

Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to provide care and services according to acceptable health care, medical, or nursing standards for two of two residents (R2, R4) with side rails.

MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to provide care and services according to acceptable health care, medical, or nursing standards for two of two residents (R2, R4) with side rails. This resulted in an immediate order issued on May 24, 2023, at 12:35 p.m. [...]”

Rule cited: “(a) Residents have the right to care and assisted living services that are appropriate based on the resident's needs and according to an up-to-date service plan subject to accepted health care standards.”