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Inspection visit

Fire Safety inspection

PUGET SOUND TRANSITIONAL CARECMS #50551322 citations on this visit
22 citations recorded

Citations

22 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.

  • 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.

  • 0531GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

  • 0541GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

  • 0761GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

  • 0923GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

  • 0926GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

  • 0004GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

  • 0018GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.

  • 0037GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Establish staff and initial training requirements.

  • 0039GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

  • 0100GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Meet other general requirements.

  • 0281GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Install proper backup exit lighting.

  • 0291GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

  • 0324GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

  • 0346GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

  • 0353GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  • 0354GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

  • 0363GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  • 0372GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

  • 0374GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

  • 0511GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

  • 0036GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Establish emergency prep training and testing.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the May 19, 2023 survey of PUGET SOUND TRANSITIONAL CARE?

This was a inspection survey of PUGET SOUND TRANSITIONAL CARE on May 19, 2023. The surveyor cited 22 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at PUGET SOUND TRANSITIONAL CARE on May 19, 2023?

Yes, 22 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguish..."

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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