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Inspection visit

Fire Safety inspection

The HighlandsCMS #16517814 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 Fpotential for harm

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

  • 0006GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

  • 0026GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

  • 0030GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

  • 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 Fpotential for harm

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

  • 0347GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

  • 0354GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

  • 0712GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

  • 0761GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

  • 0918GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

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

  • 0921GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

  • 0039GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

  • 0291GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the July 25, 2024 survey of The Highlands?

This was a inspection survey of The Highlands on July 25, 2024. The surveyor cited 14 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at The Highlands on July 25, 2024?

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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