Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
15 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.
F584 - Safe Environment
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F583 - Privacy and Confidentiality
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
- 0222GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- 0345GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0353GeneralS&S Dpotential 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.
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.
F921 - Other Environmental Conditions
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
F923 - Have adequate outside ventilation by means of windows, or mechanical
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
F580 - Notification of Changes
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F686 - Skin Integrity
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F756 - Drug Regimen Review
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F812 - Food safety requirements
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F849 - Hospice services
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the February 10, 2023 survey of SOUTH HERITAGE HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER?
This was a inspection survey of SOUTH HERITAGE HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER on February 10, 2023. The surveyor cited 15 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at SOUTH HERITAGE HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER on February 10, 2023?
Yes, 15 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receivin..."
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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