Deficiency Records for Benson Heights Rehabilitation Center
Updated as of March 01, 2021
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Benson Heights Rehabilitation 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | Health | 2021-01-26 | 2021-03-01 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2021-01-26 | 2021-03-01 | Y |
| Report COVID19 data to residents and families. | Health | 2021-01-26 | 2021-03-01 | Y |
| Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | Health | 2021-01-26 | 2021-03-01 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | Health | 2020-03-04 | 2020-05-01 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2020-03-04 | 2020-05-01 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2020-03-04 | 2020-05-01 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2020-03-04 | 2020-05-01 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2020-03-04 | 2020-05-01 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2020-03-04 | 2020-05-01 | N |
| 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 | 2020-03-04 | 2020-05-01 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2020-03-04 | 2020-05-01 | 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 | 2020-03-04 | 2020-05-01 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2020-03-04 | 2020-05-01 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2020-03-04 | 2020-05-01 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2020-03-04 | 2020-05-01 | N |
| Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | Health | 2020-03-04 | 2020-05-01 | 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 | 2020-03-04 | 2020-05-01 | 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 | 2020-03-04 | 2020-05-01 | 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 | 2020-03-04 | 2020-05-01 | N |
| Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | Health | 2020-03-04 | 2020-05-01 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-03-04 | 2020-05-01 | N |
| Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | Health | 2020-03-04 | 2020-05-01 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-25 | 2020-03-20 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-25 | 2020-03-20 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-25 | 2020-03-20 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-25 | 2020-03-20 | N |
| Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. | Health | 2019-03-08 | 2019-04-23 | N |
| Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | Health | 2019-03-08 | 2019-04-23 | 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 | 2019-03-08 | 2019-04-23 | 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 | 2019-03-08 | 2019-04-23 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2019-03-08 | 2019-04-23 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-03-08 | 2019-04-23 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2019-03-08 | 2019-04-23 | 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 | 2019-03-08 | 2019-04-23 | 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 | 2019-03-08 | 2019-04-23 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2019-03-08 | 2019-04-23 | N |
| Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | Health | 2019-03-08 | 2019-04-23 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-01 | 2019-03-01 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2018-01-17 | 2018-03-03 | 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 | 2018-01-17 | 2018-03-03 | N |
| Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition. | Health | 2018-01-17 | 2018-03-03 | 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 | 2018-01-17 | 2018-03-03 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2018-01-17 | 2018-03-03 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2018-01-17 | 2018-03-03 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-01-17 | 2018-03-03 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2018-01-17 | 2018-03-03 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2018-01-17 | 2018-03-03 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2018-01-17 | 2018-03-03 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2018-01-17 | 2018-03-03 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-01-17 | 2018-03-03 | N |
| Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | Health | 2018-01-17 | 2018-03-03 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-11 | 2018-01-19 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-11 | 2018-01-12 | N |
| Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-11 | 2018-01-11 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-11 | 2018-01-11 | N |
