Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
35 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.
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.
- 0041GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
- 0161GeneralS&S Fpotential 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.
- 0225GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
- 0291GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- 0321GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 0324GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0345GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 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 Epotential for harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- 0363GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0500GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
- 0511GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
F700 - Bed Rails
Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.
F711 - Physician Visits
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
F712 - Frequency of physician visits
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
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
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
F911 - Accommodate no more than four residents
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
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.
F920 - Dining and Resident Activities
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
F923 - Have adequate outside ventilation by means of windows, or mechanical
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
F625 - Transfer and discharge-
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
F677 - A resident who is unable to carry out activities of daily living receives
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F679 - Activities
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
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.
F692 - Assisted nutrition and hydration
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F759 - Medication Errors
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F801 - Staffing
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
F804 - Food and drink
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F812 - Food safety requirements
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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 October 27, 2022 survey of The Cypress at Midtown?
This was a inspection survey of The Cypress at Midtown on October 27, 2022. The surveyor cited 35 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at The Cypress at Midtown on October 27, 2022?
Yes, 35 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receivin..."
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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