Deficiency Records for Highlight Healthcare of Aurora
Updated as of March 01, 2018
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Highlight Healthcare of Aurora. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2017-09-01 | 2017-09-05 | Y |
| Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-10 | 2017-05-31 | 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 | 2017-05-10 | 2017-05-31 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-10 | 2017-05-31 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-10 | 2017-05-31 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-10 | 2017-05-31 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-10 | 2017-05-31 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-10 | 2017-05-31 | N |
| Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-10 | 2017-05-31 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-10 | 2017-05-31 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-10 | 2017-05-31 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-10 | 2017-05-31 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-10 | 2017-05-31 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-10 | 2017-05-31 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-10 | 2017-05-31 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-10 | 2017-05-31 | N |
| Try to resolve each resident's complaints quickly. | Health | 2017-05-12 | 2017-05-31 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2017-05-12 | 2017-05-31 | 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 | 2017-05-12 | 2017-05-31 | 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 | 2017-05-12 | 2017-05-31 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-10 | 2017-05-25 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-10 | 2017-05-22 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2017-03-02 | 2017-03-02 | Y |
| Provide timely notification to the resident before transfer or discharge. | Health | 2017-03-02 | 2017-03-02 | Y |
| Corridors that are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Fire Safety | 2016-06-15 | 2016-08-02 | N |
| 1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. | Health | 2016-06-09 | 2016-07-22 | N |
| Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2016-06-15 | 2016-07-11 | N |
| Proper stairway enclosures and vertical shafts. | Fire Safety | 2016-06-15 | 2016-07-11 | N |
| An externally vented heating system. | Fire Safety | 2016-06-15 | 2016-07-11 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2016-06-27 | 2016-07-08 | Y |
| Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | Fire Safety | 2016-06-15 | 2016-07-06 | N |
| Properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2016-06-15 | 2016-07-06 | N |
| Posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2016-06-15 | 2016-07-05 | N |
| Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2016-06-15 | 2016-07-01 | N |
| Heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2016-06-15 | 2016-07-01 | N |
| Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | Fire Safety | 2016-06-15 | 2016-07-01 | N |
| A written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2016-06-15 | 2016-06-30 | N |
| Smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2016-06-15 | 2016-06-29 | N |
| Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. | Fire Safety | 2016-06-15 | 2016-06-22 | N |
| Approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2015-07-28 | 2015-10-06 | N |
| Corridors that are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Fire Safety | 2015-07-28 | 2015-10-06 | N |
| A written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2015-07-28 | 2015-08-21 | N |
| Properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles. | Fire Safety | 2015-07-28 | 2015-08-14 | N |
| Protected exits that allow the resident to escape the building. | Fire Safety | 2015-07-28 | 2015-08-10 | N |
| Proper backup exit lighting. | Fire Safety | 2015-07-28 | 2015-08-10 | 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 | 2015-07-24 | 2015-08-10 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2015-07-24 | 2015-08-10 | N |
| Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2015-07-28 | 2015-08-05 | N |
| Heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2015-07-28 | 2015-08-05 | N |
| Properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2015-07-28 | 2015-08-02 | N |
| Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | Fire Safety | 2015-07-28 | 2015-07-30 | N |
| Proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2015-07-28 | 2015-07-30 | N |
| Walls that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour. | Fire Safety | 2015-07-28 | 2015-07-29 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident before transfer or discharge. | Health | 2015-06-05 | 2015-06-15 | Y |
