Buena Vista Care and Rehabilitation Center

Health Inspections

! Special Focus Facility: This home is being closely monitored because of a history of bad care.

Health Inspections 1
Health Deficiencies
This Nursing Home: 4
OK State Average: 9
U.S. Average: 6
OK Deficiencies Range: 1–37
Complaints & Incidents: 6
Updated April 18, 2013.

Our health inspections rating describes how well this home met health and safety standards for food preparation and other nursing-home activities in the latest three state inspections. Such inspections are conducted about every 15 months.

September 12, 2012 Health Inspection

Nursing Home Failed To:	Possible or Actual Harm	Residents Affected	Date Fixed
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.	Low	Many	10/12/2012
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.	Low	Some	1/11/2013
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards.	Low	Some	3/4/2013
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.	Low	Few	10/12/2012

March 22, 2012 Health Inspection

Nursing Home Failed To:	Possible or Actual Harm	Residents Affected	Date Fixed
Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property.	High	Many	4/22/2012
Protect each resident from mistreatment, neglect and misappropriation of personal property.	High	Many	4/22/2012
Make sure that the facility is administered in an acceptable way that maintains the well-being of each resident.	High	Many	4/22/2012
Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility	High	Many	4/22/2012
1) hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents.	High	Many	4/22/2012
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.	Low	Many	4/22/2012
Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being.	Low	Many	4/22/2012
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.	Low	Many	4/22/2012
Hire sufficient dietary support personnel.	Low	Many	4/22/2012
Provide proper discharge planning and communication, of the resident's health status and summary of the resident's nursing home stay.	Low	Some	4/22/2012
Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene.	Low	Some	4/22/2012
Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.	Low	Some	4/22/2012
Develop policies and procedures for influenza and pneumococcal immunizations.	Low	Some	4/22/2012
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional.	Low	Some	4/22/2012
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents.	Low	Some	4/22/2012
Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being.	Low	Some	4/22/2012
Give or get quality laboratory services/tests in a timely manner to meet the needs of residents.	Low	Some	4/22/2012
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards.	Low	Some	4/22/2012
Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.	Low	Some	4/22/2012
Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards.	Low	Some	4/22/2012
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's room or bathroom and bathing area.	Low	Some	4/22/2012
Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature.	Low	Some	4/22/2012
Protect each resident from all abuse, physical punishment, and involuntary separation from others.	Low	Some	4/22/2012
Provide activities to meet the interests and needs of each resident.	Low	Some	4/22/2012
Provide a safe, clean, comfortable and home-like environment; and allow residents to use personal belongings to the extent possible.	Low	Some	4/22/2012
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident.	Low	Some	4/22/2012
Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse.	Low	Some	4/22/2012
Make sure that doctors visit residents regularly, as required.	Low	Few	4/22/2012
Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless medically necessary, and that incontinent patients receive proper services to prevent urinary tract infections and restore normal bladder functions.	Low	Few	4/22/2012
Maintain comfortable sound levels.	Very Low	Many	4/22/2012
Provide food in a way that meets a resident's needs.	Very Low	Some	4/22/2012

June 14, 2011 Health Inspection

Nursing Home Failed To:	Possible or Actual Harm	Residents Affected	Date Fixed
Protect each resident from mistreatment, neglect and misappropriation of personal property.	High	Few	5/11/2011
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident.	Some	Some	7/7/2011
Give or get quality laboratory services/tests in a timely manner to meet the needs of residents.	Some	Some	7/7/2011
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.	Low	Many	7/7/2011
Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards.	Low	Some	7/7/2011
Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%.	Low	Some	7/7/2011
Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property.	Low	Some	7/7/2011
Provide housekeeping and maintenance services.	Low	Some	7/7/2011
Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse.	Low	Some	7/7/2011
1) hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents.	Low	Some	7/7/2011
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.	Low	Some	7/7/2011
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards.	Low	Some	7/7/2011
Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature.	Low	Some	7/7/2011
Make sure menus meet the resident's nutritional needs and that there is a prepared menu by which nutritious meals have been planned for the resident and followed.	Low	Some	7/7/2011
Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene.	Low	Some	7/7/2011
Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality.	Low	Few	7/7/2011
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.	Low	Few	7/7/2011
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents.	Low	Few	7/7/2011
Provide residents with private access to a telephone.	Low	Few	7/7/2011

January 31, 2013 Complaints & Incidents

Nursing Home Failed To:	Possible or Actual Harm	Residents Affected	Date Fixed
Protect each resident from mistreatment, neglect and misappropriation of personal property.	High	Few	3/7/2013
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards.	Low	Some	3/7/2013
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents.	High	Few	3/7/2013
Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene.	Low	Some	3/7/2013
Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property.	High	Some	3/7/2013
1) hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents.	High	Some	3/7/2013

December 20, 2012 Complaints & Incidents

Nursing Home Failed To:	Possible or Actual Harm	Residents Affected	Date Fixed
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.	Low	Some	1/11/2013
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards.	Low	Few	3/4/2013
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.	Low	Few	1/11/2013

November 14, 2012 Complaints & Incidents

Nursing Home Failed To:	Possible or Actual Harm	Residents Affected	Date Fixed
Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene.	Low	Few	12/13/2012

May 18, 2012 Complaints & Incidents

Nursing Home Failed To:	Possible or Actual Harm	Residents Affected	Date Fixed
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.	Low	Few	7/5/2012
Keep clinical records for an appropriate amount of time.	Low	Some	7/5/2012
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards.	Low	Many	7/5/2012
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident.	High	Some	5/18/2012

May 04, 2012 Complaints & Incidents

Nursing Home Failed To:	Possible or Actual Harm	Residents Affected	Date Fixed
Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene.	Low	Some	6/5/2012

March 22, 2012 Complaints & Incidents

Nursing Home Failed To:	Possible or Actual Harm	Residents Affected	Date Fixed
Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature.	Low	Some	4/22/2012
Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.	Low	Some	4/22/2012
Protect each resident from all abuse, physical punishment, and involuntary separation from others.	Low	Some	4/22/2012
Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property.	High	Many	4/22/2012
Provide activities to meet the interests and needs of each resident.	Low	Some	4/22/2012
Provide a safe, clean, comfortable and home-like environment; and allow residents to use personal belongings to the extent possible.	Low	Some	4/22/2012
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional.	Low	Some	4/22/2012
Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.	Low	Some	4/22/2012
Provide proper discharge planning and communication, of the resident's health status and summary of the resident's nursing home stay.	Low	Some	4/22/2012
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident.	Low	Some	4/22/2012
Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene.	Low	Some	4/22/2012
Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless medically necessary, and that incontinent patients receive proper services to prevent urinary tract infections and restore normal bladder functions.	Low	Few	4/22/2012
Develop policies and procedures for influenza and pneumococcal immunizations.	Low	Some	4/22/2012
Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being.	Low	Many	4/22/2012
Hire sufficient dietary support personnel.	Low	Many	4/22/2012
Provide food in a way that meets a resident's needs.	Very Low	Some	4/22/2012
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.	Low	Many	4/22/2012
Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse.	Low	Some	4/22/2012
Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards.	Low	Some	4/22/2012
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.	Low	Many	4/22/2012
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's room or bathroom and bathing area.	Low	Some	4/22/2012
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards.	Low	Some	4/22/2012

September 06, 2011 Complaints & Incidents

Nursing Home Failed To:	Possible or Actual Harm	Residents Affected	Date Fixed
Exits that are accessible at all times.	Low	Some	9/15/2011

June 14, 2011 Complaints & Incidents

Nursing Home Failed To:	Possible or Actual Harm	Residents Affected	Date Fixed
Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene.	Low	Some	7/7/2011
Provide housekeeping and maintenance services.	Low	Some	7/7/2011
Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality.	Low	Few	7/7/2011
Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property.	Low	Some	7/7/2011
Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse.	Low	Some	7/7/2011
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.	Low	Some	7/7/2011
Give or get quality laboratory services/tests in a timely manner to meet the needs of residents.	Some	Some	7/7/2011
Make sure menus meet the resident's nutritional needs and that there is a prepared menu by which nutritious meals have been planned for the resident and followed.	Low	Some	7/7/2011
Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature.	Low	Some	7/7/2011
Provide residents with private access to a telephone.	Low	Few	7/7/2011
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.	Low	Many	7/7/2011
Protect each resident from mistreatment, neglect and misappropriation of personal property.	High	Few	5/11/2011
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents.	Low	Few	7/7/2011
1) hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents.	Low	Some	7/7/2011

March 10, 2011 Complaints & Incidents

Nursing Home Failed To:	Possible or Actual Harm	Residents Affected	Date Fixed
Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property.	High	Many	7/7/2011
Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene.	Low	Few	7/7/2011
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident.	Some	Some	7/7/2011
Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality.	Low	Some	7/7/2011
1) hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents.	High	Many	7/7/2011

February 23, 2011 Complaints & Incidents

Nursing Home Failed To:	Possible or Actual Harm	Residents Affected	Date Fixed
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident.	Some	Some	7/7/2011
Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene.	Low	Some	7/7/2011
Conduct initial and periodic assessments of each resident's functional capacity.	Low	Few	3/17/2011

Note: Because of differences in calculation, all data may not match those shown on Nursing Home Compare, a website run by the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. CMS has approved the U.S. News methodology.

Last updated April 18, 2013.