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Inspection visit

Fire Safety inspection

DITMAS PARK CARE CENTERCMS #33564816 citations on this visit
16 citations recorded

Citations

16 citations recorded*CMS

This is a Fire Safety survey. CMS cites these findings under the Life Safety Code and Emergency Preparedness rules, a separate set from the health (F-tag) deficiencies. The codes and grading differ, so these do not link to the health violation pages.

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.

  • 0018GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.

  • 0111GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy.

  • 0161GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Use approved construction type or materials.

  • 0223GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

  • 0271GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Have exits that are accessible at all times.

  • 0291GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

  • 0293GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

  • 0311GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

  • 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.

  • 0345GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

  • 0346GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

  • 0351GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

  • 0353GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  • 0355GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

  • 0363GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  • 0781GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the May 3, 2022 survey of DITMAS PARK CARE CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of DITMAS PARK CARE CENTER on May 3, 2022. The surveyor cited 16 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at DITMAS PARK CARE CENTER on May 3, 2022?

Yes, 16 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency."

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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