Deficiency Records for Forest Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

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Updated as of February 01, 2023

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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Forest Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare 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?
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2022-09-29 2022-10-19 Y
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2022-07-22 2022-10-19 N
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. Health 2022-07-22 2022-09-29 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 2022-07-22 2022-09-29 N
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2022-07-22 2022-09-29 N
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2022-07-22 2022-09-29 N
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2022-07-22 2022-09-29 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2022-07-22 2022-09-29 N
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. Health 2022-07-22 2022-09-29 N
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. Health 2022-07-22 2022-09-29 N
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. Health 2022-07-22 2022-09-29 Y
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2022-07-22 2022-09-29 Y
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2022-07-22 2022-09-29 Y
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Fire Safety 2022-07-13 2022-09-09 N
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 2022-07-13 2022-09-09 N
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. Fire Safety 2022-07-13 2022-09-09 N
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Fire Safety 2022-07-13 2022-09-09 N
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. Fire Safety 2022-07-13 2022-09-09 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2022-07-13 2022-09-09 N
Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke. Fire Safety 2022-07-13 2022-09-09 N
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Fire Safety 2022-07-13 2022-09-09 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2022-07-13 2022-09-09 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2022-07-13 2022-09-09 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-02-02 2022-03-10 Y
Honor the resident's right to choose his or her attending physician. Health 2021-10-28 2021-11-17 Y
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 2021-10-28 2021-11-17 Y
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 2021-10-28 2021-11-17 Y
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 2021-08-27 2021-11-17 N
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2021-08-27 2021-10-28 N
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition Health 2021-08-27 2021-10-28 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2021-08-27 2021-10-28 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2021-08-27 2021-10-28 N
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2021-08-27 2021-10-28 N
Have an agreement with an approved laboratory to obtain services, if on-site laboratory services aren't provided. Health 2021-08-27 2021-10-28 N
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. Health 2021-08-27 2021-10-28 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-08-27 2021-10-28 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Health 2021-08-27 2021-10-28 N
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. Health 2021-08-27 2021-10-28 N
Have policies on smoking. Health 2021-08-27 2021-10-28 N
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. Health 2020-11-19 2021-01-12 N
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2020-11-19 2021-01-12 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2020-11-19 2021-01-12 N
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Health 2020-11-19 2021-01-12 N
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Health 2020-11-19 2021-01-12 N
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. Health 2020-11-19 2021-01-12 N
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Health 2020-11-19 2021-01-12 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2020-11-19 2021-01-12 N
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Health 2020-11-19 2021-01-12 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2020-11-19 2021-01-12 Y
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2020-11-19 2021-01-12 Y