Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
20 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.
F635 - Admission orders
Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
F641 - Accuracy of Assessments
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F761 - Labeling of Drugs and Biologicals
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
- 0291GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- 0015GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
- 0024GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
- 0034GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.
- 0037GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- 0039GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- 0161GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Use approved construction type or materials.
- 0321GeneralS&S Fpotential 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 Fpotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0353GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0373GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have enough space near smoke barriers to protect residents.
- 0511GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
F711 - Physician Visits
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
F712 - Frequency of physician visits
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
F914 - Be designed or equipped to assure full visual privacy for each
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- 0345GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0351GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the December 4, 2023 survey of BERTHA D GARTEN KETCHAM MEMORIAL CENTER?
This was a inspection survey of BERTHA D GARTEN KETCHAM MEMORIAL CENTER on December 4, 2023. The surveyor cited 20 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at BERTHA D GARTEN KETCHAM MEMORIAL CENTER on December 4, 2023?
Yes, 20 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted."
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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