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.
F644 - Coordination
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
F553 - The right to participate in the development and implementation of his or her
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
F571 - The facility must not impose a charge against the personal funds of a
Limit the charges against residents' personal funds for items or services for which payment is made under Medicare or Medicaid.
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.
F641 - Accuracy of Assessments
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F645 - Preadmission Screening for individuals with a mental disorder and individuals
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
F676 - Based on the comprehensive assessment of a resident and consistent with
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
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.
F684 - Quality of care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F689 - Accidents
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F695 - Respiratory care, including tracheostomy care and tracheal suctioning
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F744 - A resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia, receives the
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
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.
F690 - Incontinence
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F725 - Nursing Services
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
F740 - Behavioral health services
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
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.
F842 - Resident-identifiable information
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F880 - Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F881 - Infection prevention and control program
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
- 0291GeneralS&S Fpotential 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.
- 0345GeneralS&S Fpotential 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.
- 0363GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0372GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- 0374GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
F712 - Frequency of physician visits
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
F761 - Labeling of Drugs and Biologicals
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- 0781GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
F912 - Measure at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple resident
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
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.
F926 - Establish policies, in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the July 23, 2019 survey of GABLES CARE CENTER INC?
This was a inspection survey of GABLES CARE CENTER INC on July 23, 2019. The surveyor cited 34 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at GABLES CARE CENTER INC on July 23, 2019?
Yes, 34 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as neede..."
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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