Inspection visit
Inspection
Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
This survey cited 8 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.
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8 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.
F868 - Quality assessment and assurance
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
F880 - Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 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.
- 0223GeneralS&S Epotential 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.
- 0353GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0511GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
F918 - Bathroom Facilities
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
F923 - Have adequate outside ventilation by means of windows, or mechanical
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the September 5, 2019 survey of VANCREST OF HICKSVILLE?
This was a inspection survey of VANCREST OF HICKSVILLE on September 5, 2019. The surveyor cited 8 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at VANCREST OF HICKSVILLE on September 5, 2019?
Yes, 8 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly"
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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