Deficiency Records for Highland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

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Updated as of July 01, 2021

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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?
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Health 2021-01-19 2021-02-02 Y
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2019-10-29 2019-11-28 N
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Health 2019-10-29 2019-11-28 N
Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Health 2019-10-29 2019-11-28 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 necessary and PRN use is limited. Health 2019-10-29 2019-11-28 N
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Health 2019-10-29 2019-11-28 N
Establish staff and initial training requirements. Fire Safety 2019-03-28 2019-04-28 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2019-03-28 2019-04-28 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2019-03-28 2019-04-28 N
Meet other general requirements that are deficient. Fire Safety 2019-03-28 2019-04-28 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2019-03-28 2019-04-28 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2018-08-07 2018-09-06 Y
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Health 2018-08-07 2018-09-06 Y
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 necessary and PRN use is limited. Health 2018-08-07 2018-09-06 Y
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Health 2018-08-07 2018-09-06 Y
Establish emergency prep training and testing. Fire Safety 2018-02-06 2018-03-06 N
Establish staff and initial training requirements. Fire Safety 2018-02-06 2018-03-06 N
Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Fire Safety 2018-02-06 2018-03-06 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2018-02-06 2018-03-06 N
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. Fire Safety 2018-02-06 2018-03-06 N
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. Fire Safety 2018-02-06 2018-03-06 N
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. Fire Safety 2018-02-06 2018-03-06 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2018-02-06 2018-03-06 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2018-02-06 2018-03-06 N
Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. Health 2016-12-21 2017-02-15 N
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. Health 2016-12-21 2017-01-20 N
Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. Health 2016-12-21 2017-01-20 N
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. Health 2016-12-21 2017-01-20 N
Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. Health 2016-12-21 2017-01-20 N
Exits that are accessible at all times. Fire Safety 2016-06-14 2016-07-14 N
Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. Fire Safety 2016-06-14 2016-07-14 N
Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. Fire Safety 2016-06-14 2016-07-14 N
Posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Fire Safety 2016-06-14 2016-07-14 N
Exits that are free from obstructions and can be used at all times. Fire Safety 2016-06-14 2016-07-14 N
Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. Fire Safety 2016-06-14 2016-07-14 N
Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. Fire Safety 2016-06-14 2016-07-14 N