A list of the most recent deficiencies for Highlandspring of Ft Thomas. 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 a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2019-09-27 | 2019-10-22 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-24 | 2019-10-22 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-24 | 2019-10-22 | N |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2018-12-13 | 2019-01-19 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-12-13 | 2019-01-19 | N |
| 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 | 2018-12-13 | 2019-01-19 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-12-13 | 2019-01-19 | N |
| Ensure that waiting areas, nurse?s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-12 | 2018-12-20 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-12 | 2018-12-20 | N |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2017-11-02 | 2017-12-06 | 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 | 2017-11-02 | 2017-12-06 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-11-02 | 2017-12-06 | N |
