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Inspection visit

Fire Safety inspection

LIFE CARE CENTER OF WICHITACMS #17540715 citations on this visit
15 citations recorded

Citations

15 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.

  • 0346GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

  • 0030GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

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

  • 0161GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Use approved construction type or materials.

  • 0222GeneralS&S Epotential 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.

  • 0293GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

  • 0324GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

  • 0353GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  • 0354GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

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

  • 0355GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

  • 0372GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

  • 0374GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

  • 0511GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

  • 0711GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

  • 0712GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

  • 0918GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

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

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the February 7, 2022 survey of LIFE CARE CENTER OF WICHITA?

This was a inspection survey of LIFE CARE CENTER OF WICHITA on February 7, 2022. The surveyor cited 15 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at LIFE CARE CENTER OF WICHITA on February 7, 2022?

Yes, 15 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours."

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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