Inspection Results » Desert Highlands Care Center

Health Inspection on July 14, 2017 ^[1]

1. Isolated: Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy

   • Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. (Corrected 2017-09-07)

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

   • Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies quarterly, and develop corrective plans of action. (Corrected 2017-09-07)
   • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (Corrected 2017-09-07)
   • Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. (Corrected 2017-09-07)
   • Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . (Corrected 2017-09-07)
   • Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. (Corrected 2017-09-07)

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

   • Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless medically necessary, and that incontinent patients receive proper services to prevent urinary tract infections and restore normal bladder functions. (Corrected 2017-09-07)
   • Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. (Corrected 2017-09-07)
   • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. (Corrected 2017-09-07)
   • Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. (Corrected 2017-09-07)
   • Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. (Corrected 2017-09-07)