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🔎 Iowa Veterans Home

Inspection Results


Inspection Overview

Iowa Veterans Home has been cited for a total of 4 deficiencies since we began saving each survey.

In Iowa, the average facility has **33.28 deficiencies** in our database. This profile shows the longer-term view.

Tip: Surveys happen throughout the year. Always check the official Medicare Care Compare site for the most recent data.



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: D

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: 2024-05-02
Correction Date: 2024-05-31
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: B

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Survey Date: 2019-02-28
Correction Date: 2019-03-28
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey Date: 2019-02-28
Correction Date: 2019-03-28
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey Date: 2019-02-28
Correction Date: 2019-03-28
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

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