Foothills Rehabilitation Center

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop a communication plan.

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish methods for sharing information.

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Smoke Deficiencies

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

The facility failed to ensure resident #1 was free from avoidable accidents when transferring a resident using a Hoyer lift. This deficient practice placed the resident at risk for serious injury, pain, and further decline.

The facility failed to ensure resident #1 was free from avoidable accidents when transferring a resident using a Hoyer lift. This deficient practice placed the resident at risk for serious injury, pain, and further decline.

Based on the clinical record review, staff and resident interviews, and facility policies and procedures, the facility failed to protect the resident (#8) rights to be free from physical abuse by another resident (#7). The deficient practice could result in bodily injury and emotional or mental trauma.

Based on the clinical record review, staff and resident interviews, and facility policies and procedures, the facility failed to protect the resident (#8) rights to be free from physical abuse by another resident (#7).