Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
10 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.
F577 - The resident has the right to-
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
F641 - Accuracy of Assessments
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F644 - Coordination
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
F732 - Nurse Staffing Information
Post nurse staffing information every day.
F758 - Medication Errors
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
F812 - Food safety requirements
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F813 - Food Safety Requirements
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
F814 - Food Safety Requirements
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
F847 - Entering Into Binding Arbitration Agreements
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
F880 - Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the May 8, 2024 survey of Pontchartrain Health Care Center?
This was a inspection survey of Pontchartrain Health Care Center on May 8, 2024. The surveyor cited 10 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at Pontchartrain Health Care Center on May 8, 2024?
Yes, 10 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies."
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
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