Deficiency Records for Highland Palms Healthcare Center

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Updated as of January 01, 2019

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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Highland Palms Healthcare Center. The list is based on the information provided by CMS from both standard inspections and from complaints filed by residents.

Deficiency Type of Deficiency Deficiency Date Date Corrected Resulted from a Complaint?
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Health 2018-11-13 2018-11-27 Y
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Health 2018-04-12 2018-05-24 N
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Health 2018-04-12 2018-05-24 N
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Health 2018-04-12 2018-05-24 N
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2018-04-12 2018-05-24 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2018-04-12 2018-05-24 N
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. Health 2018-04-12 2018-05-24 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2018-04-12 2018-05-24 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2018-04-12 2018-05-24 N
Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2017-04-14 2017-05-10 N
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. Health 2017-04-14 2017-05-10 N
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. Health 2017-04-14 2017-05-10 N
Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. Health 2017-04-14 2017-05-10 N
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. Health 2017-04-14 2017-05-10 N
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. Health 2017-04-14 2017-05-10 N
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2017-01-25 2017-02-16 Y
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. Health 2017-01-25 2017-02-16 Y
A written emergency evacuation plan. Fire Safety 2016-05-25 2016-06-27 N
Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. Fire Safety 2016-05-25 2016-06-27 N
Properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2016-05-25 2016-06-27 N
Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. Fire Safety 2016-05-25 2016-06-27 N
Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. Health 2016-05-13 2016-06-20 N
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . Health 2016-05-13 2016-06-20 N
Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. Health 2016-05-13 2016-06-20 N
Ensure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. Health 2016-05-13 2016-06-20 N
Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. Health 2016-05-13 2016-06-20 N
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Health 2016-05-13 2016-06-20 N