Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
24 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.
- 0030GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
- 0029GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Develop a communication plan.
F741 - The facility must have sufficient staff who provide direct services to
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
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.
- 0004GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- 0211GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- 0345GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0351GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- 0353GeneralS&S Epotential 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 Epotential for harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- 0362GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
- 0372GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- 0374GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- 0531GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
F712 - Frequency of physician visits
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
F920 - Dining and Resident Activities
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
F584 - Safe Environment
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F609 - The facility must develop and implement written policies and procedures that:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F655 - Comprehensive Person-Centered Care Planning
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
F658 - Comprehensive Care Plans
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F812 - Food safety requirements
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F851 - Mandatory submission of staffing information based on payroll data in a
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
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.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the August 31, 2023 survey of Westwood Nursing Center?
This was a inspection survey of Westwood Nursing Center on August 31, 2023. The surveyor cited 24 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at Westwood Nursing Center on August 31, 2023?
Yes, 24 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "List the names and contact information of those in the facility."
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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