Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
34 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.
- 0015GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
- 0161GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Use approved construction type or materials.
- 0211GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- 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.
- 0531GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
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.
- 0781GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
F911 - Accommodate no more than four residents
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
F912 - Measure at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple resident
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
- 0281GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Install proper backup exit lighting.
- 0291GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- 0321GeneralS&S Epotential 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 Fpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0347GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
- 0351GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- 0353GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0363GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
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.
F641 - Accuracy of Assessments
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F695 - Respiratory care, including tracheostomy care and tracheal suctioning
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F728 - Requirement for facility hiring and use of nurse aides-
Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.
F755 - Pharmacy Services
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F756 - Drug Regimen Review
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
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.
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.
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.
F922 - Establish procedures to ensure that water is available to essential areas
Have enough backup water supply for essential areas of the nursing home.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the December 21, 2023 survey of ALAMEDA CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE?
This was a inspection survey of ALAMEDA CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE on December 21, 2023. The surveyor cited 34 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at ALAMEDA CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE on December 21, 2023?
Yes, 34 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Address subsistence needs for staff and patients."
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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