Bella Vista Health Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Bella Vista Health Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Jul 26, 2024

  Based on interview and review of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) publication titled, Infection Control Guidance: SARS-CoV-2 [COVID-19], the facility failed to ensure 161 of 162 facility staff with direct exposure to COVID-19 positive residents and who were required to wear N95 masks during a COVID-19 outbreak were fit tested to ensure a proper fit and seal of their N95 mask. Findings included: The CDC publication titled, Infection Control Guidance: SARS-CoV-2, dated 06/24/2024, revealed, This guidance applies to all U.S. settings where healthcare is delivered, including nursing homes and home health. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jan 27, 2022

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure proper food handling practices, and sanitation requirements were met when: 1. Kitchen staff (KA 1) did not perform hand hygiene between kitchen tasks, and 2. Dishwashing racks (used for storing dinnerware, cups and glasses) were worn, and covered in a gray residue. These failures had the potential to cause the spread of food borne illness to residents in the facility. Findings: 1. On 1/26/22 at 8:20 A.M., an observation was conducted in the kitchen. KA 1 washed his hands, donned (put on) disposable gloves, opened the kitchen door, proceeded out of the kitchen, opened an outside door that led to the driveway at the side of the building, and walked outside. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Jan 27, 2022

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide infection control standards of practice when; In the facility's designated Red Zone: 1a. CNA 6 and Maintenance (Mnt 6) staff was observed entering and exiting (clean to dirty area) the Red Zone not donning PPE (personal protective care equipment). 1b. A resident (Resident 58) was observed wandering the halls of the Red Zone without a mask. 1c. Social service (SS 6) staff member was observed exiting an isolation room and entering a clean room without performing handwashing. 1d. CNA 8 was observed entering an isolation room not donning PPEs. 2. During lunch meal service a CNA 7 did not perform handwashing when passing resident meal trays. 3. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF867Jul 7, 2021

  Based on interview and review of facility documentation, the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) committee failed to identify the current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations for pneumococcal vaccination. In addition, the facility failed to take the necessary corrective action to ensure that pneumonia vaccinations were offered and provided in accordance with the current CDC standards. This failure had the potential to affect all 85 residents who currently live in the facility (please refer to F883). […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF883Jul 7, 2021

  Based on interview, record review, facility policy review, and review of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines, the facility failed to offer 5 of 5 residents reviewed for flu/pneumonia vaccinations (vaccination to prevent pneumonia infections) (Resident (R) 1, R2, R3, R4, R5) and/or their representatives, the opportunity for the resident to be vaccinated in accordance with nationally recognized standards. The facility failed to offer residents the opportunity to be vaccinated with PCV13 (pneumococcal vaccine) in accordance with CDC guidelines. […]