CMS Inspection Results for SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE OF BUCKHEAD

The Center for Medicare & Medcaid Services (CMS) contracts with each state to conduct inspections once every 9-15 months to assure that certified facilities meet the minimum Medicare and Medicaid quality and performance standards.

• 04/01/2009 Health Survey for SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE OF BUCKHEAD

Environmental
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Pharmacy Service
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Have drugs and other similar products available, which are needed every day and in emergencies, and give them out properly.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Properly mark drugs and other similar products.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Rights
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Tell each resident who can get Medicaid benefits about 1) which items and services Medicaid covers and which the resident must pay for; or 2) how to apply for Medicaid, along with the names and addresses of State groups that can help.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
Try to resolve each resident's complaints quickly.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm

 

• 04/01/2009 Fire Safety Survey for SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE OF BUCKHEAD

Automatic Sprinkler Systems
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Exits and Egress
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
exit stairways and towers that are smoke proof.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Fire Alarm Systems
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
an approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Smoke Compartmentation and Control
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
walls or barriers that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Vertical Openings
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
proper stairway enclosures and vertical shafts.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

• 02/13/2008 Health Survey for SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE OF BUCKHEAD

Administration
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
post nurse staffing information.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
Environmental
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Have a program to keep infection from spreading.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Keep safe, clean and homelike surroundings.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
Pharmacy Service
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Properly mark drugs and other similar products.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Develop/implement required procedures for the administration of immunizations.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

• 02/13/2008 Fire Safety Survey for SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE OF BUCKHEAD

Automatic Sprinkler Systems
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Corridor Walls and Doors
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
corridors that are separated from common areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Hazardous Area
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
construction that can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Smoke Compartmentation and Control
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
enough space near smoke barriers to protect residents.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
Vertical Openings
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
proper stairway enclosures and vertical shafts.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

• 12/13/2006 Health Survey for SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE OF BUCKHEAD

Administration
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Make sure that nurse aides show they have the skills to be able to care for residents.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Environmental
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Rights
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Immediately tell the resident, doctor, and a family member if: the resident is injured, there is a major change in resident's physical/mental health, there is a need to alter treatment significantly, or the resident must be transferred or discharged.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

• 12/13/2006 Fire Safety Survey for SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE OF BUCKHEAD

Automatic Sprinkler Systems
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
an approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Corridor Walls and Doors
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Electrical
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
properly installed electrical wiring and equipment.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Exits and Egress
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
exit stairways and towers that are smoke proof.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
exits that are accessible at all times.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Hazardous Area
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
construction that can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm