Inspection visit
Fire Safety inspection
Citations
15 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.
- 0363GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0511GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- 0521GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- 0741GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- 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.
- 0018GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
- 0023GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
- 0036GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
- 0037GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- 0293GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- 0324GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0353GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0355GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the July 18, 2024 survey of WASHINGTON SOLDIERS HOME?
This was a inspection survey of WASHINGTON SOLDIERS HOME on July 18, 2024. The surveyor cited 15 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at WASHINGTON SOLDIERS HOME on July 18, 2024?
Yes, 15 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke."
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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