Deficiency Records for Albuquerque Heights Healthcare and Rehabilitation

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Updated as of January 01, 2020

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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Albuquerque Heights Healthcare 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?
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 2019-11-21 2019-12-23 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2019-11-21 2019-12-23 Y
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2019-11-21 2019-12-23 Y
Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room). Health 2019-08-05 2019-08-19 Y
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 2019-06-27 2019-07-29 N
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2019-06-27 2019-07-24 N
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Fire Safety 2019-06-27 2019-07-24 N
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. Fire Safety 2019-06-27 2019-07-24 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2019-06-27 2019-07-24 N
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen. Fire Safety 2019-06-27 2019-07-24 N
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Health 2019-06-27 2019-07-24 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 2019-06-27 2019-07-24 N
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2019-06-27 2019-07-24 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2019-06-27 2019-07-24 N
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Health 2019-06-27 2019-07-24 N
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. Health 2019-06-27 2019-07-24 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2019-06-27 2019-07-24 N
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2018-08-03 2018-09-12 N
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2018-08-03 2018-09-12 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 2018-08-03 2018-09-12 N
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Health 2018-08-03 2018-09-12 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2018-08-03 2018-09-12 N
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Health 2018-08-03 2018-09-12 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2018-08-03 2018-09-12 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2018-08-03 2018-09-12 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 2018-08-03 2018-09-12 N
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Health 2018-08-03 2018-09-12 N
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Health 2018-08-03 2018-09-12 N
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. Health 2018-08-03 2018-09-12 N
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. Health 2018-08-03 2018-09-12 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2018-08-03 2018-09-12 N
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. Fire Safety 2018-07-31 2018-08-24 N
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Fire Safety 2018-07-31 2018-08-24 N
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Fire Safety 2018-07-31 2018-08-24 N
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition Health 2018-06-29 2018-07-25 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 2018-06-29 2018-07-25 Y
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2018-06-29 2018-07-25 Y
Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Health 2018-02-20 2018-03-02 Y
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2017-05-22 2017-06-29 N
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Fire Safety 2017-05-22 2017-06-29 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2017-05-22 2017-06-29 N
Meet other general requirements that are deficient. Fire Safety 2017-05-22 2017-06-29 N
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Fire Safety 2017-05-22 2017-06-29 N
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. Health 2017-05-31 2017-06-29 Y
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 2017-05-31 2017-06-29 Y
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2017-05-31 2017-06-29 Y
Conduct initial and periodic assessments of each resident's functional capacity. Health 2017-05-31 2017-06-29 Y
Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. Health 2017-05-31 2017-06-29 Y
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. Health 2017-05-31 2017-06-29 Y
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . Health 2017-05-31 2017-06-29 Y
Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. Health 2017-05-31 2017-06-29 Y
Hire sufficient dietary support personnel. Health 2017-05-31 2017-06-29 Y
Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. Health 2017-05-31 2017-06-29 Y