Inspection visit
Fire Safety inspection
Citations
17 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.
- 0039GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- 0374GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- 0781GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
- 0037GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- 0372GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- 0004GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- 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.
- 0032GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
- 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.
- 0345GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0353GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0362GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
- 0363GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0920GeneralS&S Fpotential 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.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the October 9, 2024 survey of Avalon Healthcare - Tacoma?
This was a inspection survey of Avalon Healthcare - Tacoma on October 9, 2024. The surveyor cited 17 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at Avalon Healthcare - Tacoma on October 9, 2024?
Yes, 17 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Conduct testing and exercise 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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