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Inspection Results


Inspection Overview

Arizona State Veteran Home-tucson has been cited for a total of 20 deficiencies since we began saving each survey.

In Arizona, the average facility has **31.03 deficiencies** in our database. This profile shows the longer-term view.

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Understanding Deficiency Severity (A-L Scale)

The farther along in the alphabet (A through L) the Scope value is, the more severe the deficiency. **A through F means no actual harm has happened.**

Severity (Harm)Scope (Widespread?)Code Range
No Actual HarmIsolated to PatternA - C
No Actual HarmWidespreadD - F
**Actual Harm**IsolatedG
**Actual Harm**PatternH
**Actual Harm**WidespreadI
**Immediate Jeopardy**IsolatedJ
**Immediate Jeopardy**PatternK
**Immediate Jeopardy**WidespreadL


Detailed Deficiency List (Most Recent First)

Scope/Severity: E

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey Date: 2024-01-05
Correction Date: 2024-02-22
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

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.

Survey Date: 2024-01-05
Correction Date: 2024-02-28
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey Date: 2024-01-05
Correction Date: 2024-02-28
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey Date: 2023-06-15
Correction Date: 2023-08-11
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

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.

Survey Date: 2022-09-30
Correction Date: 2022-11-14
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

Survey Date: 2022-09-30
Correction Date: 2022-11-14
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey Date: 2022-09-30
Correction Date: 2022-11-14
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Survey Date: 2022-09-30
Correction Date: 2022-11-14
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey Date: 2022-09-30
Correction Date: 2022-11-14
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey Date: 2022-09-30
Correction Date: 2022-11-14
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Survey Date: 2021-08-03
Correction Date: 2021-09-10
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

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.

Survey Date: 2021-08-03
Correction Date: 2021-09-10
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Survey Date: 2021-08-03
Correction Date: 2021-09-10
Category: Administration Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey Date: 2021-08-03
Correction Date: 2021-09-10
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Survey Date: 2020-12-08
Correction Date: 2021-02-03
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey Date: 2019-05-23
Correction Date: 2019-07-01
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey Date: 2019-05-23
Correction Date: 2019-07-01
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Survey Date: 2019-05-23
Correction Date: 2019-07-01
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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.

Survey Date: 2019-05-23
Correction Date: 2019-07-01
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Survey Date: 2019-05-23
Correction Date: 2019-07-01
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

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