A list of the most recent deficiencies for Forest Hills of Dc. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2023-08-09 | 2024-01-15 | N |
| Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency. | Health | 2023-08-09 | 2023-12-06 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2023-08-09 | 2023-12-06 | N |
| 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. | Health | 2023-08-09 | 2023-12-06 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2023-08-09 | 2023-12-06 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-08-09 | 2023-12-06 | 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 | 2023-08-09 | 2023-12-06 | N |
| Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | Health | 2023-08-09 | 2023-12-06 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-08-09 | 2023-12-06 | 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 | 2023-08-09 | 2023-12-06 | N |
| Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | Health | 2023-08-09 | 2023-12-06 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-08-09 | 2023-12-06 | N |
| Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | Health | 2023-08-09 | 2023-12-06 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-01 | 2023-10-15 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-01 | 2023-10-15 | N |
| Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | Health | 2022-02-25 | 2022-05-06 | N |
| Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. | Health | 2022-02-25 | 2022-05-06 | 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 | 2022-02-25 | 2022-05-06 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2022-02-25 | 2022-05-06 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2022-02-25 | 2022-05-06 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2022-02-25 | 2022-05-06 | N |
| Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | Health | 2022-02-25 | 2022-05-06 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2022-02-25 | 2022-05-06 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2022-02-25 | 2022-05-06 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-02-25 | 2022-05-06 | N |
| Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | Health | 2022-02-25 | 2022-05-06 | 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 | 2022-02-25 | 2022-05-06 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-02-25 | 2022-05-06 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2022-02-25 | 2022-05-06 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-02-25 | 2022-05-06 | N |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2022-02-25 | 2022-05-06 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-25 | 2022-03-03 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-25 | 2022-03-03 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-02-25 | 2021-12-08 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2019-09-13 | 2019-11-01 | 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 | 2019-09-13 | 2019-11-01 | N |
| Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | Health | 2019-09-13 | 2019-11-01 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2019-09-13 | 2019-11-01 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2019-09-13 | 2019-11-01 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-09-13 | 2019-11-01 | N |
| Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | Health | 2019-09-13 | 2019-11-01 | N |
| Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | Health | 2019-09-13 | 2019-11-01 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2019-09-13 | 2019-11-01 | 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 | 2019-09-13 | 2019-11-01 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-09-13 | 2019-11-01 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-09-13 | 2019-11-01 | N |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2019-09-13 | 2019-11-01 | N |
| Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-13 | 2019-11-01 | N |
