Deficiency Records for Highland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

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Updated as of October 01, 2022

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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?
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2021-11-18 2021-12-06 Y
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2021-09-29 2021-10-15 Y
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2021-09-29 2021-10-15 Y
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Fire Safety 2021-08-17 2021-09-17 N
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2021-08-17 2021-09-17 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 2021-08-17 2021-09-17 N
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2021-08-17 2021-09-17 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2021-08-17 2021-09-17 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2021-08-17 2021-09-17 N
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. Fire Safety 2021-08-17 2021-09-17 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2021-08-17 2021-09-17 N
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. Fire Safety 2021-08-17 2021-09-17 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2021-08-17 2021-09-17 N
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Fire Safety 2021-08-17 2021-09-17 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2021-08-17 2021-09-17 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 2021-07-26 2021-08-31 N
Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Health 2021-07-26 2021-08-31 N
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2021-07-26 2021-08-31 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 2021-07-26 2021-08-31 Y
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2021-07-26 2021-08-31 Y
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Health 2021-07-26 2021-08-31 Y
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Health 2021-07-26 2021-08-31 Y
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. Health 2021-07-26 2021-08-31 Y
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2021-07-26 2021-08-31 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-07-26 2021-08-31 Y
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Health 2021-06-21 2021-06-21 Y
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 requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. 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 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 2018-08-07 2018-09-06 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 2018-08-07 2018-09-06 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Health 2018-08-07 2018-09-06 N
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