Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
17 citations recorded*CMS
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.
- 0006GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
- 0030GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
- 0161GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Use approved construction type or materials.
- 0324GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0345GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0353GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0355GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- 0363GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0372GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
F741 - The facility must have sufficient staff who provide direct services to
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
F911 - Accommodate no more than four residents
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
F920 - Dining and Resident Activities
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
F641 - Accuracy of Assessments
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F684 - Quality of care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F688 - Mobility
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.
F758 - Medication Errors
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.
F880 - Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the May 23, 2024 survey of ALTA VISTA HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS CENTRE?
This was a inspection survey of ALTA VISTA HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS CENTRE on May 23, 2024. The surveyor cited 17 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at ALTA VISTA HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS CENTRE on May 23, 2024?
Yes, 17 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach."
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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