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NELSON COUNTY HEALTH SYSTEM CARE CENTERCMS #3550525 citations on this visit
5 citations recorded

Citations

5 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.

  • 0291GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

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

  • 0347GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

  • 0712GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    F712 - Frequency of physician visits

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

  • 0609GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0888GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the March 15, 2023 survey of NELSON COUNTY HEALTH SYSTEM CARE CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of NELSON COUNTY HEALTH SYSTEM CARE CENTER on March 15, 2023. The surveyor cited 5 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at NELSON COUNTY HEALTH SYSTEM CARE CENTER on March 15, 2023?

Yes, 5 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours."

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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