Deficiency Records for Highland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Updated as of September 01, 2016
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Highland Healthcare 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2015-06-24 | 2015-07-23 | Y |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2015-06-24 | 2015-07-23 | Y |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2015-06-24 | 2015-07-23 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2015-06-24 | 2015-07-23 | Y |
| Ensure residents maintain acceptable nutritional status. | Health | 2015-06-24 | 2015-07-23 | Y |
| 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 | 2015-06-24 | 2015-07-23 | Y |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2015-06-24 | 2015-07-23 | 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 | 2014-11-10 | 2014-12-09 | Y |
| Smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2014-09-11 | 2014-10-10 | N |
| Exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2014-09-11 | 2014-10-10 | N |
| Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. | Fire Safety | 2014-09-11 | 2014-10-10 | N |
| Portable fire extinguishers. | Fire Safety | 2014-09-11 | 2014-10-10 | N |
| Posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2014-09-11 | 2014-10-10 | N |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2014-03-04 | 2014-04-01 | Y |
| Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. | Health | 2014-03-04 | 2014-04-01 | Y |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2014-03-04 | 2014-04-01 | Y |
| Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. | Health | 2014-03-04 | 2014-04-01 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2014-03-04 | 2014-04-01 | Y |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2014-03-04 | 2014-04-01 | Y |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2014-03-04 | 2014-04-01 | Y |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2014-03-04 | 2014-04-01 | Y |
| 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 | 2014-03-04 | 2014-04-01 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2014-03-04 | 2014-04-01 | Y |
| 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 | 2014-03-04 | 2014-04-01 | Y |
| Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. | Health | 2014-03-04 | 2014-04-01 | Y |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2014-03-04 | 2014-04-01 | Y |
| Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2014-03-04 | 2014-04-01 | Y |
| At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's medication(s) and report any irregularities to the attending doctor. | Health | 2014-03-04 | 2014-04-01 | Y |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2014-03-04 | 2014-04-01 | Y |
| Walls that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour. | Fire Safety | 2013-06-14 | 2013-07-09 | N |
| Exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2013-06-14 | 2013-06-20 | N |
| Proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2013-06-14 | 2013-06-20 | N |
| Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | Fire Safety | 2013-06-14 | 2013-06-20 | N |
| Approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2013-06-14 | 2013-06-19 | N |
| Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2013-06-14 | 2013-06-18 | N |
| Heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2013-06-14 | 2013-06-18 | N |
| Properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2013-06-14 | 2013-06-18 | N |
| Back-up procedures in place for a faulty automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2013-06-14 | 2013-06-18 | N |
| An approved back-up procedure for a faulty fire alarm system. | Fire Safety | 2013-06-14 | 2013-06-18 | N |
| Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. | Fire Safety | 2013-06-14 | 2013-06-15 | N |
| Provide activities to meet the interests and needs of each resident. | Health | 2012-12-04 | 2013-01-02 | N |
| Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. | Health | 2012-12-04 | 2013-01-02 | N |
| Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. | Fire Safety | 2012-03-07 | 2012-03-19 | N |
| A fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2012-03-07 | 2012-03-12 | N |
| An externally vented heating system. | Fire Safety | 2012-03-07 | 2012-03-12 | N |
| Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2012-03-07 | 2012-03-07 | N |
| Proper backup exit lighting. | Fire Safety | 2012-03-07 | 2012-03-07 | N |
| Emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2012-03-07 | 2012-03-07 | N |
| Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | Fire Safety | 2012-03-07 | 2012-03-07 | N |
