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Inspection

SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE OF PUTNAM COUNTYCMS #4451365 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.

  • 0022GeneralS&S Cno actual harm

    Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.

  • 0024GeneralS&S Cno actual harm

    Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

  • 0039GeneralS&S Cno actual harm

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

  • 0908GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F908 - Maintain all mechanical, electrical, and patient care equipment in safe

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

  • 0655GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F655 - Comprehensive Person-Centered Care Planning

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

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What happened during the April 25, 2018 survey of SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE OF PUTNAM COUNTY?

This was a inspection survey of SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE OF PUTNAM COUNTY on April 25, 2018. The surveyor cited 5 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE OF PUTNAM COUNTY on April 25, 2018?

Yes, 5 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Establish policies and procedures for sheltering."

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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