A list of the most recent deficiencies for Porter Hills Health 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 appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | Health | 2023-06-14 | 2023-07-01 | N |
| Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | Health | 2023-06-14 | 2023-07-01 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-06-14 | 2023-07-01 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2022-04-14 | 2022-05-10 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2022-04-14 | 2022-05-10 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-04-14 | 2022-05-10 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-04-14 | 2022-05-10 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-04-14 | 2022-05-10 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-04-14 | 2022-05-10 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-04-14 | 2022-05-10 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-04-14 | 2022-05-10 | N |
| Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 | Health | 2022-04-14 | 2022-05-10 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2022-04-14 | 2022-05-10 | Y |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-13 | 2022-05-10 | N |
| Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-13 | 2022-05-10 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-13 | 2022-05-10 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-13 | 2022-05-10 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-13 | 2022-05-10 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2020-03-05 | 2020-04-13 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2020-03-05 | 2020-04-13 | 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 | 2020-03-05 | 2020-04-13 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2020-03-05 | 2020-04-13 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2020-03-05 | 2020-04-13 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-05 | 2020-04-13 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-05 | 2020-04-13 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-05 | 2020-04-13 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-05 | 2020-04-13 | N |
