Deficiency Records for Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation and Skilled Nurs

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Updated as of June 01, 2020

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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation and Skilled Nurs. 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 2020-02-06 2020-03-19 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 ne Health 2020-02-06 2020-03-19 Y
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2020-02-06 2020-03-19 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2020-02-06 2020-03-19 Y
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2020-01-31 2020-03-19 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2020-01-31 2020-03-19 Y
Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws. Health 2020-01-31 2020-03-19 Y
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. Health 2020-01-08 2020-02-24 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2020-01-08 2020-02-24 Y
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2019-12-03 2019-12-07 Y
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2019-11-14 2019-12-07 Y
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. Health 2019-11-14 2019-12-07 Y
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2019-09-18 2019-12-07 Y
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. Health 2019-09-18 2019-12-07 Y
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. Fire Safety 2019-09-11 2019-11-05 N
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Health 2019-09-18 2019-11-05 N
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2019-09-18 2019-11-05 N
Encode each resident?s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Health 2019-09-18 2019-11-05 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2019-09-18 2019-11-05 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2019-09-18 2019-11-05 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2019-09-18 2019-11-05 N
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2019-09-18 2019-11-05 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 ne Health 2019-09-18 2019-11-05 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2019-09-18 2019-11-05 N
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2019-09-18 2019-11-05 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 2019-09-18 2019-11-05 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2019-09-18 2019-11-05 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2019-09-18 2019-11-05 N
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. Health 2019-09-18 2019-11-05 N
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2019-09-18 2019-11-05 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2019-09-18 2019-11-05 Y
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2019-07-31 2019-09-06 Y
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2019-07-31 2019-09-06 Y
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2018-12-19 2019-01-28 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2018-12-19 2019-01-28 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 2018-12-19 2019-01-28 Y
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. Fire Safety 2018-08-22 2018-10-02 N
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2018-08-23 2018-10-02 N
Encode each resident?s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Health 2018-08-23 2018-10-02 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2018-08-23 2018-10-02 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2018-08-23 2018-10-02 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2018-08-23 2018-10-02 N
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Health 2018-08-23 2018-10-02 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2018-08-23 2018-10-02 N
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Health 2018-08-23 2018-10-02 N
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Health 2018-08-23 2018-10-02 N
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. Health 2018-08-23 2018-10-02 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 2018-08-23 2018-10-02 N
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Health 2018-08-23 2018-10-02 N
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident?s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of schedul Health 2018-08-23 2018-10-02 N
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. Health 2018-08-23 2018-10-02 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2018-08-23 2018-10-02 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2018-08-23 2018-10-02 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2018-08-23 2018-10-02 N
Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility. Health 2018-06-13 2018-07-18 Y
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident?s advance directives. Health 2018-06-13 2018-05-31 Y
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2017-06-23 2017-08-02 N
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . Health 2017-06-23 2017-08-02 N
Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. Health 2017-06-23 2017-08-02 N
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. Health 2017-06-23 2017-08-02 N