A list of the most recent deficiencies for Harmony Palos. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-19 | 2023-09-27 | N |
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-19 | 2023-09-21 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-19 | 2023-09-21 | N |
| Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-19 | 2023-09-21 | N |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-19 | 2023-09-21 | 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 | 2023-09-19 | 2023-09-21 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-19 | 2023-09-21 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-19 | 2023-09-21 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-19 | 2023-09-21 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-19 | 2023-09-21 | N |
| Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-19 | 2023-09-21 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-19 | 2023-09-21 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-09-08 | 2023-09-18 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-09-08 | 2023-09-18 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2023-09-08 | 2023-09-18 | 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 | 2023-09-08 | 2023-09-18 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-09-08 | 2023-09-18 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-09-08 | 2023-09-18 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-09-08 | 2023-09-18 | Y |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2023-08-17 | 2023-09-01 | Y |
| Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. | Health | 2023-08-17 | 2023-09-01 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-08-17 | 2023-09-01 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-04-14 | 2023-04-17 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-02-15 | 2023-02-21 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-02-15 | 2023-02-21 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-02-02 | 2023-02-08 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-09-24 | 2022-10-14 | Y |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-28 | 2022-08-15 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-28 | 2022-08-15 | N |
| Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-28 | 2022-08-12 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-28 | 2022-07-28 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-28 | 2022-07-27 | N |
| Provide primary/alternate means for communication. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-28 | 2022-07-27 | N |
| Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-28 | 2022-07-08 | N |
| Ensure proper storage of liquid oxygen. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-28 | 2022-07-08 | N |
| Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-28 | 2022-06-30 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2022-05-27 | 2022-06-22 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2022-05-27 | 2022-06-22 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2022-05-27 | 2022-06-22 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-05-27 | 2022-06-22 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-05-27 | 2022-06-22 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-05-27 | 2022-06-22 | N |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2022-05-27 | 2022-06-22 | N |
| Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | Health | 2022-05-27 | 2022-05-31 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2022-02-28 | 2022-03-22 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-02-28 | 2022-03-22 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-01-28 | 2022-02-17 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2021-08-20 | 2021-09-07 | Y |
| Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-27 | 2020-03-27 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-27 | 2020-03-27 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-27 | 2020-03-20 | 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 | 2020-02-27 | 2020-03-20 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-27 | 2020-03-20 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-27 | 2020-03-20 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-27 | 2020-03-20 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-27 | 2020-03-20 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2020-02-14 | 2020-03-06 | N |
| Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2020-02-14 | 2020-03-06 | N |
