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Inspection visit

Fire Safety inspection

BUENA VISTA CARE CENTERCMS #05545914 citations on this visit
14 citations recorded

Citations

14 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.

  • 0004GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

  • 0161GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Use approved construction type or materials.

  • 0293GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

  • 0321GeneralS&S Dpotential for 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 Dpotential for harm

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

  • 0352GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.

  • 0353GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  • 0923GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

  • 0374GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

  • 0521GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

  • 0711GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

  • 0918GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

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

  • 0920GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

  • 0006GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the February 14, 2023 survey of BUENA VISTA CARE CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of BUENA VISTA CARE CENTER on February 14, 2023. The surveyor cited 14 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at BUENA VISTA CARE CENTER on February 14, 2023?

Yes, 14 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP)."

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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