Inspection visit
Fire Safety inspection
Citations
16 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.
- 0341GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
- 0131GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
- 0211GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- 0225GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
- 0281GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Install proper backup exit lighting.
- 0311GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
- 0321GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 0324GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0345GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0352GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0353GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0364GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Install properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors.
- 0511GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- 0700GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.
- 0741GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- 0923GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the April 4, 2024 survey of BUCHANAN HEALTHCARE CENTER?
This was a inspection survey of BUCHANAN HEALTHCARE CENTER on April 4, 2024. The surveyor cited 16 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at BUCHANAN HEALTHCARE CENTER on April 4, 2024?
Yes, 16 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility."
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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