Deficiency Records for Hillview Convalescent Hospital

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Updated as of April 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Hillview Convalescent Hospital. 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?
Use approved construction type or materials. Fire Safety 2023-12-12 2023-12-22 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2023-12-12 2023-12-22 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2023-12-12 2023-12-22 N
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Fire Safety 2023-12-12 2023-12-22 N
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. Fire Safety 2023-12-12 2023-12-22 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2023-12-12 2023-12-22 N
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2023-12-08 2023-12-15 N
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2023-12-08 2023-12-15 N
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Health 2023-12-08 2023-12-15 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 2023-12-08 2023-12-15 N
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2023-12-08 2023-12-15 N
Encode each resident?s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Health 2023-12-08 2023-12-15 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2023-12-08 2023-12-15 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2023-12-08 2023-12-15 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2023-12-08 2023-12-15 N
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Health 2023-12-08 2023-12-15 N
Post nurse staffing information every day. Health 2023-12-08 2023-12-15 N
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2023-12-08 2023-12-15 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 2023-12-08 2023-12-15 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2023-12-08 2023-12-15 N
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards. Health 2023-12-08 2023-12-15 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-12-08 2023-12-15 N
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. Health 2023-12-08 2023-12-15 N
Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. Health 2023-12-08 2023-12-15 N
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Health 2023-01-25 2023-02-22 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 2023-01-25 2023-02-22 Y
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2022-07-01 2022-08-04 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 2022-07-01 2022-08-04 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2022-07-01 2022-08-04 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 2022-07-01 2022-08-04 N
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 2022-07-01 2022-08-01 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-07-01 2022-07-30 N
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2022-07-01 2022-07-27 N
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. Health 2022-07-01 2022-07-27 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 2022-07-01 2022-07-27 N
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Health 2022-07-01 2022-07-27 N
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2022-07-06 2022-07-26 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2022-07-06 2022-07-26 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2022-07-06 2022-07-26 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2022-07-01 2022-07-25 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2022-07-01 2022-07-22 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 2022-07-01 2022-07-22 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2022-07-01 2022-07-21 N
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2022-07-01 2022-07-20 N
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. Health 2022-07-01 2022-07-19 N
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2022-07-01 2022-07-18 N
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. Health 2022-07-01 2022-07-13 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Health 2022-04-21 2022-05-09 Y
Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure (1) employees report any suspicion of a crime against any resident, according to timelines; (2) post the notice of employee rights; and (3) prohibit and prevent retaliation for reporting. Health 2022-04-21 2022-05-09 Y
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2021-06-29 2021-07-29 Y
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2020-01-15 2020-02-03 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2020-01-15 2020-02-03 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2020-01-15 2020-02-03 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2020-01-15 2020-02-03 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2020-01-15 2020-02-03 N
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Health 2019-11-27 2019-12-19 N
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Health 2019-11-27 2019-12-19 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2019-11-27 2019-12-19 N
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2019-11-27 2019-12-19 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 2019-11-27 2019-12-19 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2019-11-27 2019-12-19 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2019-11-27 2019-12-19 N
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. Health 2019-11-27 2019-12-19 N