Inspection visit
Fire Safety inspection
Citations
14 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.
- 0200GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Meet other general requirements.
- 0271GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
- 0291GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- 0311GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
- 0321GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 0331GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
- 0351GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- 0363GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0374GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- 0500GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
- 0511GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- 0531GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
- 0100GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Meet other general requirements.
- 0341GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the October 20, 2021 survey of Vermont Veterans' Home?
This was a inspection survey of Vermont Veterans' Home on October 20, 2021. The surveyor cited 14 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at Vermont Veterans' Home on October 20, 2021?
Yes, 14 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Meet other general requirements."
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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Next steps
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