Deficiency Records for Palm Harbor Health and Rehabilitation Center
Updated as of November 01, 2020
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Palm Harbor Health and Rehabilitation 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-12-05 | 2019-12-27 | Y |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-24 | 2019-06-26 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-24 | 2019-06-21 | N |
| Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-24 | 2019-05-26 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-24 | 2019-05-26 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-24 | 2019-05-26 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-24 | 2019-05-26 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2019-04-26 | 2019-05-26 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-04-26 | 2019-05-26 | N |
| Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | Health | 2019-04-26 | 2019-05-26 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | Health | 2019-04-26 | 2019-05-26 | N |
| Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | Health | 2019-04-26 | 2019-05-26 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2019-04-26 | 2019-05-26 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-04-26 | 2019-05-26 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-04-26 | 2019-05-26 | N |
| Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | Health | 2018-10-07 | 2018-11-07 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-05-17 | 2018-06-17 | Y |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | Health | 2018-05-17 | 2018-06-17 | Y |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2018-05-17 | 2018-06-17 | Y |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-08 | 2018-03-07 | N |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-08 | 2018-03-07 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-08 | 2018-03-07 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-08 | 2018-03-07 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2018-02-02 | 2018-03-01 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2018-02-02 | 2018-03-01 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2018-02-02 | 2018-03-01 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2018-02-02 | 2018-03-01 | N |
| Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | Health | 2018-02-02 | 2018-03-01 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-02-02 | 2018-03-01 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2018-02-02 | 2018-03-01 | N |
| Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | Health | 2018-02-02 | 2018-03-01 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-02-02 | 2018-03-01 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2018-02-02 | 2018-03-01 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-02-02 | 2018-03-01 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2018-02-02 | 2018-03-01 | Y |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2018-02-02 | 2018-03-01 | Y |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2018-02-02 | 2018-03-01 | Y |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-30 | 2017-06-26 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-30 | 2017-06-26 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2017-05-26 | 2017-06-26 | N |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2017-05-26 | 2017-06-26 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2017-05-26 | 2017-06-26 | N |
| Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. | Health | 2017-05-26 | 2017-06-26 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2017-05-26 | 2017-06-26 | N |
| Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. | Health | 2017-05-26 | 2017-06-26 | N |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2017-05-26 | 2017-06-26 | N |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2017-05-26 | 2017-06-26 | N |
| Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. | Health | 2017-05-26 | 2017-06-26 | N |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2017-05-26 | 2017-06-26 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-05-26 | 2017-06-26 | N |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2017-05-26 | 2017-06-26 | N |
