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Inspection visit

Fire Safety inspection

CENTRO MEDICO WILMA N VAZQUEZ SNFCMS #40502526 citations on this visit
26 citations recorded

Citations

26 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.

  • 0004GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

  • 0006GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

  • 0015GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

  • 0018GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.

  • 0020GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

  • 0022GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.

  • 0023GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.

  • 0024GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

  • 0025GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

  • 0029GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Develop a communication plan.

  • 0030GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

  • 0031GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Provide emergency officials' contact information.

  • 0032GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

  • 0033GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Establish methods for sharing information.

  • 0034GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.

  • 0035GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

  • 0036GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Establish emergency prep training and testing.

  • 0037GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Establish staff and initial training requirements.

  • 0039GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

  • 0324GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

  • 0345GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

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

  • 0353GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  • 0355GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

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

  • 0363GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  • 0761GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

  • 0908GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Ensure gas and vacuum systems are inspected and tested as part of a maintenance program.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the December 6, 2024 survey of CENTRO MEDICO WILMA N VAZQUEZ SNF?

This was a inspection survey of CENTRO MEDICO WILMA N VAZQUEZ SNF on December 6, 2024. The surveyor cited 26 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at CENTRO MEDICO WILMA N VAZQUEZ SNF on December 6, 2024?

Yes, 26 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP)."

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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