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Deficiency Records for Desert Highlands Care Center
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Desert Highlands Care Center. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Desert Highlands Care Center. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2025-07-31 | 2025-08-25 | Y |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2025-03-14 | 2025-05-10 | N |
| 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. | Health | 2025-03-14 | 2025-05-10 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2025-03-14 | 2025-05-10 | Y |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2025-03-14 | 2025-05-01 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2025-03-14 | 2025-05-01 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2025-03-14 | 2025-05-01 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2025-03-14 | 2025-05-01 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2025-04-17 | 2025-04-25 | Y |
| Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Fire Safety | 2025-03-14 | 2025-04-25 | N |
| Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2025-03-14 | 2025-04-25 | N |
| Develop a communication plan. | Fire Safety | 2025-03-14 | 2025-04-25 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2025-03-14 | 2025-04-25 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2025-03-14 | 2025-04-25 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2025-03-14 | 2025-04-25 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2025-03-14 | 2025-04-19 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2025-03-14 | 2025-04-19 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2025-03-14 | 2025-04-19 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2025-03-14 | 2025-04-19 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2025-03-14 | 2025-04-19 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2025-03-14 | 2025-04-19 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2024-11-21 | 2024-12-31 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2024-11-21 | 2024-12-31 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2024-11-21 | 2024-12-31 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2024-02-22 | 2024-04-07 | Y |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2023-09-08 | 2023-11-08 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2023-09-08 | 2023-11-08 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-09-08 | 2023-11-08 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-09-08 | 2023-11-08 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2023-09-08 | 2023-11-08 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-09-08 | 2023-11-08 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-08 | 2023-10-30 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-08 | 2023-10-30 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-08 | 2023-10-30 | N |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-08 | 2023-10-30 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-08 | 2023-10-30 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-08 | 2023-10-30 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-08 | 2023-10-30 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-08 | 2023-10-30 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-08 | 2023-10-30 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-08 | 2023-10-30 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-08 | 2023-10-30 | N |
| Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-08 | 2023-10-30 | N |
| Provide emergency officials' contact information. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-08 | 2023-10-30 | N |
| Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-08 | 2023-10-30 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-08 | 2023-10-30 | N |
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-08 | 2023-10-30 | N |
| Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-08 | 2023-10-30 | N |
| Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-08 | 2023-10-30 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-08 | 2023-10-30 | N |
| Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. | Health | 2022-07-14 | 2022-08-15 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2022-07-14 | 2022-08-15 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2022-07-14 | 2022-08-15 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2022-07-14 | 2022-08-15 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-07-14 | 2022-08-15 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-07-14 | 2022-08-15 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-07-14 | 2022-08-15 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2022-07-14 | 2022-08-15 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-14 | 2022-08-15 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-14 | 2022-08-15 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-14 | 2022-08-15 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-14 | 2022-08-15 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-14 | 2022-08-15 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-14 | 2022-08-15 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-14 | 2022-08-15 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-14 | 2022-08-15 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-14 | 2022-08-15 | N |
| Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-14 | 2022-08-15 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-14 | 2022-08-15 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-14 | 2022-08-15 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-14 | 2022-08-15 | N |
| Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-14 | 2022-08-15 | N |