Inspection visit
Fire Safety inspection
Citations
18 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.
- 0511GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- 0009GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
- 0020GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
- 0015GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
- 0030GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
- 0031GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
- 0033GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Establish methods for sharing information.
- 0034GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.
- 0271GeneralS&S Fpotential 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.
- 0372GeneralS&S Dpotential 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.
- 0521GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- 0761GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- 0920GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- 0921GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
- 0926GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
- 0013GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the August 21, 2024 survey of WASHINGTON CARE CENTER?
This was a inspection survey of WASHINGTON CARE CENTER on August 21, 2024. The surveyor cited 18 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at WASHINGTON CARE CENTER on August 21, 2024?
Yes, 18 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment."
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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