Deficiency Records for Helen Porter Healthcare and Rehab

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Helen Porter Healthcare and Rehab. 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?
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Health 2023-05-03 2023-06-05 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Health 2023-03-10 2023-04-12 Y
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. Health 2022-11-03 2022-12-18 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 2022-11-03 2022-12-18 Y
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. Health 2022-11-03 2022-12-18 Y
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. Health 2022-11-03 2022-12-18 Y
Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. Health 2022-11-03 2022-12-18 Y
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2022-11-03 2022-12-18 Y
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2022-05-11 2022-07-07 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2022-05-11 2022-07-07 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 2022-05-11 2022-07-07 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2022-05-11 2022-07-07 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 2022-05-11 2022-07-07 N
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2022-05-11 2022-07-07 N
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Health 2022-05-11 2022-07-07 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2022-05-11 2022-07-07 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2022-04-06 2022-05-20 Y
Report COVID19 data to residents and families. Health 2022-11-15 Not Fixed N