Deficiency Records for The Cardinal at North Hills

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Updated as of April 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for The Cardinal at North Hills. 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?
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. Fire Safety 2023-10-19 2023-11-17 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2023-10-19 2023-11-17 N
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Fire Safety 2023-10-19 2023-11-17 N
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Fire Safety 2023-10-19 2023-11-17 N
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Fire Safety 2023-10-19 2023-11-17 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2023-10-19 2023-11-17 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2023-09-21 2023-10-16 N
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. Health 2023-09-21 2023-10-13 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 necessary and PRN use is limited. Health 2022-07-27 2022-08-08 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 2022-07-27 2022-07-28 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 2022-07-27 2022-07-28 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Health 2022-07-27 2022-07-28 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-07-27 2022-07-27 N