Deficiency Records for Highlands Nursing and Rehabilitation
Updated as of May 01, 2020
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Highlands Nursing and Rehabilitation. 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 | 2018-10-17 | 2018-11-28 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2018-10-17 | 2018-11-28 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2018-10-17 | 2018-11-28 | N |
| 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 | 2018-10-18 | 2018-11-28 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2018-10-18 | 2018-11-28 | N |
| 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 | 2018-10-18 | 2018-11-28 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2018-10-18 | 2018-11-28 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2018-10-18 | 2018-11-28 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2018-10-18 | 2018-11-28 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-10-18 | 2018-11-28 | N |
| Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | Health | 2018-10-18 | 2018-11-28 | N |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2018-10-18 | 2018-11-28 | N |
| Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | Health | 2018-10-18 | 2018-11-28 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2018-10-18 | 2018-11-28 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2018-10-18 | 2018-11-28 | 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 | 2018-10-18 | 2018-11-28 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2018-10-18 | 2018-11-28 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2018-07-19 | 2018-08-16 | Y |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2018-07-19 | 2018-08-16 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2018-05-02 | 2018-05-24 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2018-05-02 | 2018-05-24 | Y |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2018-05-02 | 2018-05-24 | 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 | 2018-05-02 | 2018-05-24 | Y |
| Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | Health | 2018-05-02 | 2018-05-24 | Y |
| Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | Health | 2018-05-02 | 2018-05-24 | Y |
| Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs. | Health | 2017-12-21 | 2018-01-01 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2017-12-21 | 2017-12-31 | Y |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2017-09-07 | 2017-10-18 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2017-09-07 | 2017-10-18 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2017-09-07 | 2017-10-18 | 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 | 2017-09-08 | 2017-10-18 | N |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2017-09-08 | 2017-10-18 | N |
| Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. | Health | 2017-09-08 | 2017-10-18 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2017-09-08 | 2017-10-18 | N |
| Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. | Health | 2017-09-08 | 2017-10-18 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2017-09-08 | 2017-10-18 | N |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2017-09-08 | 2017-10-18 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-09-08 | 2017-10-18 | N |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2017-07-19 | 2017-08-31 | Y |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2017-07-19 | 2017-08-20 | Y |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2017-07-19 | 2017-08-08 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2016-07-21 | 2016-09-03 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2016-07-21 | 2016-09-03 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2016-07-21 | 2016-09-03 | N |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2016-07-21 | 2016-09-03 | N |
| Walls that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour. | Fire Safety | 2016-07-20 | 2016-09-02 | N |
| Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2016-07-20 | 2016-09-02 | N |
| Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | Fire Safety | 2016-07-20 | 2016-09-02 | N |
| Exits that are free from obstructions and can be used at all times. | Fire Safety | 2016-07-20 | 2016-09-02 | N |
| Have other fire safety features required by fire safety codes. | Fire Safety | 2016-07-20 | 2016-09-02 | N |
| Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | Fire Safety | 2016-07-20 | 2016-09-02 | N |
