Inspection visit
Fire Safety inspection
Citations
16 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.
- 0004GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- 0013GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
- 0029GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
Develop a communication plan.
- 0032GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
- 0036GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
- 0291GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- 0293GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- 0324GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0341GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
- 0344GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.
- 0347GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
- 0353GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0363GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0918GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- 0919GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
- 0920GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the September 18, 2024 survey of MORTON BAKAR CENTER?
This was a inspection survey of MORTON BAKAR CENTER on September 18, 2024. The surveyor cited 16 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at MORTON BAKAR CENTER on September 18, 2024?
Yes, 16 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP)."
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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