Inspection visit
Fire Safety inspection
Citations
19 citations recorded*CMS
This is a Fire Safety survey. CMS cites these findings under the Life Safety Code and Emergency Preparedness rules, a separate set from the health (F-tag) deficiencies. The codes and grading differ, so these do not link to the health violation pages.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0923GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- 0006GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
- 0013GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
- 0015GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
- 0020GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
- 0026GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
- 0031GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
- 0039GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- 0211GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- 0321GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 0345GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0351GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- 0353GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0521GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- 0712GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 0761GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- 0914GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- 0920GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- 0921GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the September 8, 2023 survey of Desert Highlands Care Center?
This was a inspection survey of Desert Highlands Care Center on September 8, 2023. The surveyor cited 19 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at Desert Highlands Care Center on September 8, 2023?
Yes, 19 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas."
What type of survey was this?
This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.
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Next steps
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