Deficiency Records for HIGHLAND NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
Updated as of July 01, 2019
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for HIGHLAND NURSING 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 activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2018-11-16 | 2018-12-16 | Y |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-11-16 | 2018-12-16 | Y |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-30 | 2018-10-31 | N |
| Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-30 | 2018-09-28 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-30 | 2018-09-28 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-30 | 2018-09-28 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-30 | 2018-09-28 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-30 | 2018-09-28 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-30 | 2018-09-28 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-30 | 2018-09-28 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-30 | 2018-09-28 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-30 | 2018-09-28 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-30 | 2018-09-28 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-30 | 2018-09-28 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-30 | 2018-09-28 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2018-08-03 | 2018-09-02 | 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 | 2018-08-03 | 2018-09-02 | N |
| Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | Health | 2018-08-03 | 2018-09-02 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2018-08-03 | 2018-09-02 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-08-03 | 2018-09-02 | N |
| Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is ne | Health | 2018-08-03 | 2018-09-02 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2018-08-03 | 2018-09-02 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | Health | 2018-08-03 | 2018-09-02 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-08-03 | 2018-09-02 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-08-03 | 2018-09-02 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2018-08-03 | 2018-09-02 | N |
| Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | Health | 2018-06-01 | 2018-07-01 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | Health | 2018-02-06 | 2018-03-08 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2018-02-06 | 2018-03-08 | Y |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-03 | 2017-11-01 | 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 | 2017-10-03 | 2017-11-01 | N |
| Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-03 | 2017-11-01 | 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 | 2017-10-03 | 2017-11-01 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-03 | 2017-11-01 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-03 | 2017-11-01 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-03 | 2017-11-01 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-03 | 2017-11-01 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-03 | 2017-11-01 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-03 | 2017-11-01 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-03 | 2017-11-01 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-03 | 2017-11-01 | N |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2017-09-12 | 2017-10-12 | Y |
| Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. | Health | 2017-08-25 | 2017-09-24 | N |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2017-08-25 | 2017-09-24 | 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 | 2017-08-25 | 2017-09-24 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2017-08-25 | 2017-09-24 | N |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2017-08-25 | 2017-09-24 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-08-25 | 2017-09-24 | N |
| Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's room or bathroom and bathing area. | Health | 2017-08-25 | 2017-09-24 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2017-08-25 | 2017-09-24 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2017-05-22 | 2017-06-21 | Y |
| 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 | 2017-04-25 | 2017-05-05 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property. | Health | 2017-04-25 | 2017-05-05 | Y |
| Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-23 | 2016-09-14 | N |
| Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-23 | 2016-09-14 | N |
| Emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-23 | 2016-09-14 | N |
| Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-23 | 2016-09-14 | N |
| An approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-23 | 2016-09-14 | N |
| An automatic smoke detection system in all hallways. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-23 | 2016-09-14 | N |
| Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-23 | 2016-09-14 | N |
| Restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-23 | 2016-09-14 | N |
| Exits that are free from obstructions and can be used at all times. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-23 | 2016-09-14 | N |
| Restrictions on the use of flammable curtains. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-23 | 2016-09-14 | N |
| Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-23 | 2016-09-14 | N |
| Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-23 | 2016-09-14 | N |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2016-09-09 | 2016-09-14 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2016-09-09 | 2016-09-14 | Y |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2016-07-15 | 2016-09-14 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2016-07-15 | 2016-09-14 | 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 | 2016-07-15 | 2016-09-09 | N |
| Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property. | Health | 2016-07-15 | 2016-09-09 | N |
| Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | Health | 2016-07-15 | 2016-09-09 | N |
| Make sure that residents receive treatments/services to maintain or improve their ability to care for themselves. | Health | 2016-07-15 | 2016-09-09 | N |
| Ensure that residents receive proper treatment and assistive devices to maintain their vision and hearing. | Health | 2016-07-15 | 2016-09-09 | 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 | 2016-07-15 | 2016-09-09 | N |
| Ensure that residents with limited range of motion receive appropriate treatment and services to increase range of motion or prevent further decrease in range of motion. | Health | 2016-07-15 | 2016-09-09 | 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 | 2016-07-15 | 2016-09-09 | N |
| Ensure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. | Health | 2016-07-15 | 2016-09-09 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information/data on a daily basis. | Health | 2016-07-15 | 2016-09-09 | N |
| Make sure menus meet the resident's nutritional needs and that there is a prepared menu by which nutritious meals have been planned for the resident and followed. | Health | 2016-07-15 | 2016-09-09 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2016-07-15 | 2016-09-09 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2016-07-15 | 2016-09-09 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2016-07-15 | 2016-09-09 | N |
