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SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE OF NORFOLKCMS #49506821 citations on this visit
21 citations recorded

Citations

21 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.

  • 0582GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F582 - The facility must—

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

  • 0625GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F625 - Transfer and discharge-

    Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

  • 0641GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F641 - Accuracy of Assessments

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  • 0657GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F657 - Comprehensive Care Plans

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

  • 0686SeriousS&S Gactual harm

    F686 - Skin Integrity

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

  • 0689SeriousS&S Gactual harm

    F689 - Accidents

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • 0761GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F761 - Labeling of Drugs and Biologicals

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

  • 0004GeneralS&S Cno actual harm

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

  • 0006GeneralS&S Cno actual harm

    Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

  • 0007GeneralS&S Cno actual harm

    Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

  • 0013GeneralS&S Cno actual harm

    Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

  • 0015GeneralS&S Cno actual harm

    Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

  • 0018GeneralS&S Cno actual harm

    Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.

  • 0022GeneralS&S Cno actual harm

    Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.

  • 0036GeneralS&S Cno actual harm

    Establish emergency prep training and testing.

  • 0037GeneralS&S Cno actual harm

    Establish staff and initial training requirements.

  • 0041GeneralS&S Cno actual harm

    Implement emergency and standby power systems.

  • 0363GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  • 0923GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F923 - Have adequate outside ventilation by means of windows, or mechanical

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

  • 0026GeneralS&S Cno actual harm

    Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

  • 0035GeneralS&S Cno actual harm

    Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the July 13, 2018 survey of SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE OF NORFOLK?

This was a inspection survey of SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE OF NORFOLK on July 13, 2018. The surveyor cited 21 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE OF NORFOLK on July 13, 2018?

Yes, 21 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered."

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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