A list of the most recent deficiencies for Foothill Heights Care 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 nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | Health | 2023-12-27 | 2023-12-28 | Y |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-11-07 | 2023-11-09 | Y |
| Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | Health | 2023-08-02 | 2023-08-15 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-08-02 | 2023-08-15 | Y |
| Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. | Health | 2023-03-08 | 2023-04-03 | Y |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2022-07-07 | 2022-09-08 | Y |
| Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. | Health | 2022-07-07 | 2022-09-08 | Y |
| Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 | Health | 2022-05-12 | 2022-05-26 | Y |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2022-02-08 | 2022-03-04 | Y |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2022-01-25 | 2022-02-04 | 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 | 2021-11-05 | 2021-12-23 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2021-11-05 | 2021-12-23 | 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 | 2021-11-05 | 2021-12-23 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-11-05 | 2021-12-23 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-11-05 | 2021-12-23 | N |
| Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | Health | 2021-11-05 | 2021-12-23 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2021-10-08 | 2021-10-21 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-09-17 | 2021-10-04 | Y |
| Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | Health | 2021-09-17 | 2021-10-04 | Y |
| Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | Health | 2021-09-17 | 2021-10-04 | Y |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2021-09-16 | 2021-09-27 | Y |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2021-07-29 | 2021-09-27 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-06-29 | 2021-08-26 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-06-24 | 2021-08-26 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing. | Health | 2021-07-22 | 2021-08-12 | Y |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2021-07-30 | 2021-08-09 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2021-06-17 | 2021-06-29 | 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 | 2021-06-17 | 2021-06-29 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-06-17 | 2021-06-29 | Y |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2021-06-02 | 2021-06-18 | Y |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-18 | 2019-10-22 | N |
| Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-18 | 2019-10-22 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-18 | 2019-10-22 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2019-09-06 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | Health | 2019-09-06 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2019-09-06 | 2019-10-11 | 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 | 2019-09-06 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2019-09-06 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | Health | 2019-09-06 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Assure that each resident?s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | Health | 2019-09-06 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-09-06 | 2019-10-11 | 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 | 2019-09-06 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | Health | 2019-09-06 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-09-06 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2019-09-06 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-09-06 | 2019-10-11 | 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 | 2019-09-06 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2019-09-06 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | Health | 2019-09-06 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2019-09-06 | 2019-10-11 | 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 | 2019-09-06 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2019-09-06 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2019-09-06 | 2019-10-11 | 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 | 2019-09-06 | 2019-10-11 | 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 | 2019-09-06 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-09-06 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2019-09-06 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | Health | 2019-09-06 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-09-06 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2019-09-06 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | Health | 2019-09-06 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2018-10-20 | 2018-12-04 | 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 | 2018-10-20 | 2018-12-04 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2018-10-20 | 2018-12-04 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2018-10-20 | 2018-12-04 | 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 | 2018-10-20 | 2018-12-04 | N |
| Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | Health | 2018-10-20 | 2018-12-04 | N |
| List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-07 | 2018-12-04 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-07 | 2018-12-04 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-07 | 2018-12-04 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-07 | 2018-12-04 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-07 | 2018-12-04 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-07 | 2018-12-04 | N |
