Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
27 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.
F641 - Accuracy of Assessments
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F686 - Skin Integrity
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F688 - Mobility
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
F693 - Assisted nutrition and hydration
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
F695 - Respiratory care, including tracheostomy care and tracheal suctioning
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F727 - Except when waived under paragraph (f) or (g) of this section, the
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
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.
F842 - Resident-identifiable information
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F880 - Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F881 - Infection prevention and control program
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
F882 - Infection preventionist
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
F883 - Influenza and pneumococcal immunizations
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
F921 - Other Environmental Conditions
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
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Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
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Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
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Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
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Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
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Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
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Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0355GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
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Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
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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.
F918 - Bathroom Facilities
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
F925 - Maintain an effective pest control program so that the facility is free of
Ensure that sources of ignition are removed from patients receiving respiratory therapy.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the March 31, 2023 survey of Riverside Healthcare Center?
This was a inspection survey of Riverside Healthcare Center on March 31, 2023. The surveyor cited 27 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at Riverside Healthcare Center on March 31, 2023?
Yes, 27 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment."
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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