Inspection Results » Heartland Health Care Center - Sterling Heights

Health Inspection on April 19, 2018 ^[1]

1. Isolated: Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy

   • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Corrected 2018-05-22)
   • Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. (Corrected 2018-05-22)

2. Widespread: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy

   • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Corrected 2018-05-22)

3. Pattern: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy

   • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Corrected 2018-05-22)
   • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (Corrected 2018-05-22)

4. Isolated: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy

   • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentÂ’s preferences and goals. (Corrected 2018-05-22)
   • 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. (Corrected 2018-05-22)
   • 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. (Corrected 2018-05-22)
   • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. (Corrected 2018-05-22)
   • 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 ne (Corrected 2018-05-22)
   • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (Corrected 2018-05-22)
   • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (Corrected 2018-05-22)
   • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (Corrected 2018-05-22)
   • Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. (Corrected 2018-05-22)
   • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (Corrected 2018-05-22)