Deficiency Records for Highlands Lake Center

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Updated as of October 01, 2018

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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Highlands Lake 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?
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. Health 2018-02-01 2018-03-01 Y
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2018-02-01 2018-03-01 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 2018-02-01 2018-03-01 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2018-02-01 2018-03-01 Y
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2018-02-01 2018-03-01 Y
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . Health 2017-09-21 2017-10-21 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 2017-09-21 2017-10-21 N
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. Health 2017-09-21 2017-10-21 N
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2017-07-21 2017-08-21 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. Health 2017-07-21 2017-08-21 Y
Proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2016-07-20 2016-08-20 N
Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. Health 2016-07-21 2016-08-20 N
Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. Health 2016-07-21 2016-08-20 N
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. Health 2016-07-21 2016-08-20 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 2016-07-21 2016-08-20 N
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's room or bathroom and bathing area. Health 2016-07-21 2016-08-20 N
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. Health 2016-07-21 2016-08-20 Y
Properly constructed piped-in oxygen systems. Fire Safety 2015-04-03 2015-05-03 N
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . Health 2015-04-03 2015-05-03 N
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Health 2015-04-03 2015-05-03 N