CMS Inspection Results for FAIRFAX HEALTH CARE CENTER

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.

• 01/29/2009 Health Survey for FAIRFAX HEALTH CARE CENTER

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
Have a program to keep infection from spreading.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Make sure that staff members wash their hands when needed.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Mistreatment
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property.	Isolated	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.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores.	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 Assessment
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
1) Develop a complete care plan within 7 days of each resident's admission; 2) prepare a care plan with the care team, including the primary nurse, doctor, resident or resident's family or representative; or 3) check and update the care plan.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

• 01/27/2009 Fire Safety Survey for FAIRFAX HEALTH CARE CENTER

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
corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Electrical
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Fire Alarm Systems
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
properly maintained smoke detectors.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Interior Finish
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
fire-resistant room wall surfaces.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Smoke Compartmentation and Control
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
proper construction of ducts through walls designed to prevent smoke passage.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

• 11/29/2007 Health Survey for FAIRFAX HEALTH CARE CENTER

Mistreatment
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
1) Hire only people who have no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Make sure that residents receive treatment/services to continue to be able to care for themselves, unless a change is unavoidable.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Make sure that residents with reduced range of motion get proper treatment and services to increase range of motion.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

• 11/28/2007 Fire Safety Survey for FAIRFAX HEALTH CARE CENTER

Automatic Sprinkler Systems
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
portable fire extinguishers.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Emergency Plans and Fire Drills
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

• 10/12/2006 Health Survey for FAIRFAX HEALTH CARE CENTER

Mistreatment
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible.	Pattern	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.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

• 10/10/2006 Fire Safety Survey for FAIRFAX HEALTH CARE CENTER

Building Service Equipment
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
properly protected cooking facilities.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Emergency Plans and Fire Drills
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions.	Pattern	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.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm