VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Valley ALF Operator LLC
940 East Lee Hwy
Chilhowie, VA 24319

Current Inspector: Crystal Mullins (276) 608-1067

Inspection Date: Aug. 5, 2020

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-73 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION 22VAC40-73 BUILDING AND GROUNDS 22VAC40-73 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

Comments:

This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol necessary due to a state of emergency health pandemic declared by the Governor of Virginia. An initial inspection for Valley ALF Operator, LLC was conducted on 08/05/2020. The person in charge was contacted by face time to initiate the virtual inspection. The person in charge showed licensing staff the requested items such as the posting for the person in charge, the schedule, the emergency food and water supply, the first aid kit, water temperatures and areas of the building and grounds. The information gathered during the virtual inspection determined non-compliances with applicable standards or law, and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the facility. As a result of this virtual inspection three violations are being cited. Please develop a plan of correction for each of the violations cited along with a date of correction and return a signed and dated copy back to the licensing office within 10 calendar days (08/16/2020) of receipt. If you have any questions or concerns please contact your inspector at 276-608-1067. Thank you for your cooperation and assistance.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-73-290-A
Description:	Based on observations made during the virtual tour of the building, the facility failed to maintain a written work schedule that includes the indication of whomever is in charge at any given time. EVIDENCE: 1. When licensing inspector observed the employee schedule it was not clear who was in charge at any given time.
Plan of Correction:	Facility staff will begin describing nurse in charge on the staffing schedule and will be inspected q daily x7 days then q monthly for 4 months. [sic]
Standard #:	22VAC40-73-870-E
Description:	Based on observations made during the virtual tour of the building, the facility failed to ensure all fixtures are in good repair. EVIDENCE: 1. The sink in the men's shower room was slow to drain, which could cause an overflow of water.
Plan of Correction:	The men's bathroom drain will be fixed by 08/10/2020. Drain will be checked for proper drainage q weekly for 30 days then monthly for 4 months. [sic]
Standard #:	22VAC40-73-980-A
Description:	Based on observations made during the virtual tour of the first aid kit audit, the facility failed to include all of the required items. EVIDENCE: 1. The first aid kit did not contain a blanket.
Plan of Correction:	A blanket will be placed in first aid kit when arrives (has been ordered) nurse manager will inspect kit weekly x4 weeks then monthly x 4 months. [sic]