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.
F554 - The right to self-administer medications if the interdisciplinary team, as
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
F582 - The facility must—
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
F623 - Transfer and discharge-
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
F625 - Transfer and discharge-
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
F656 - Comprehensive Care Plans
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F695 - Respiratory care, including tracheostomy care and tracheal suctioning
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F732 - Nurse Staffing Information
Post nurse staffing information every day.
F759 - Medication Errors
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F880 - Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0035GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
- 0331GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
- 0353GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0372GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- 0751GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.
- 0781GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the March 28, 2024 survey of HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF BROOKS COUNTY, GEORGIA, THE?
This was a inspection survey of HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF BROOKS COUNTY, GEORGIA, THE on March 28, 2024. The surveyor cited 15 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF BROOKS COUNTY, GEORGIA, THE on March 28, 2024?
Yes, 15 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate."
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.
SourceView on CMS Care Compare
Next steps
Concerned about a resident’s care?Find your local ombudsman through the Eldercare Locatoror file a complaint with your state survey agency.
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