403.748, 416.54, 418.113, 441.184, 482.15, 483.475, 483.73, 484.102, 485.542, 485.625, 485.68, 485.727, 485.920, 486.360, 491.12 CONDITION Establishment of the Emergency Program (EP): | ![This is a less serious (but not lowest level) deficiency but was found to be widespread throughout the facility and/or has the potential to affect a large portion or all the residents. This deficiency is one that results in minimal discomfort to the resident or has the potential (not yet realized) to negatively affect the resident's ability to achieve his/her highest functional status.
This is a less serious (but not lowest level) deficiency but was found to be widespread throughout the facility and/or has the potential to affect a large portion or all the residents. This deficiency is one that results in minimal discomfort to the resident or has the potential (not yet realized) to negatively affect the resident's ability to achieve his/her highest functional status.](../../images/ssF.jpg) |
§403.748, §416.54, §418.113, §441.184, §460.84, §482.15, §483.73, §483.475, §484.102, §485.68, §485.542, §485.625, §485.727, §485.920, §486.360, §491.12
The [facility, except for Transplant Programs] must comply with all applicable Federal, State and local emergency preparedness requirements. The [facility, except for Transplant Programs] must establish and maintain a [comprehensive] emergency preparedness program that meets the requirements of this section.* The emergency preparedness program must include, but not be limited to, the following elements:
* (Unless otherwise indicated, the general use of the terms "facility" or "facilities" in this Appendix refers to all provider and suppliers addressed in this appendix. This is a generic moniker used in lieu of the specific provider or supplier noted in the regulations. For varying requirements, the specific regulation for that provider/supplier will be noted as well.)
*[For hospitals at §482.15:] The hospital must comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local emergency preparedness requirements. The hospital must develop and maintain a comprehensive emergency preparedness program that meets the requirements of this section, utilizing an all-hazards approach. The emergency preparedness program must include, but not be limited to, the following elements:
*[For CAHs at §485.625:] The CAH must comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local emergency preparedness requirements. The CAH must develop and maintain a comprehensive emergency preparedness program, utilizing an all-hazards approach. The emergency preparedness program must include, but not be limited to, the following elements:
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Observations: Name: - Component: -- - Tag: 0001
Based on documentation review and interview, it was determined the facility failed to develop an emergency preparedness program, affecting the entire facility.
Findings include:
1. Review of documentation on April 17, 2024, at 12:55 p.m., revealed the facility failed to establish and maintain a comprehensive emergency preparedness program in accordance with 42 CFR 483.73, to include the following standards:
(a) Emergency Plan (b) Policies and Procedures (c) Communication Plan (d) Training and Testing
Interview with the Facility Administrator on April 17, 2024, at 1:10 p.m., confirmed the facility failed to establish an emergency preparedness plan, required to be in place by November 15, 2017.
| | Plan of Correction - To be completed: 06/11/2024
The current Disaster plan will be reviewed and will be updated to the Emergency preparedness requirements for 42 CFR 483.73. We will ensure that it is in compliance with federal, state, and local emergency preparedness requirements. The plan will include provisions for 1)Emergency plan, 2) Policies and procedures, 3) communication plan, and 4)Training and testing. The Plan will be reviewed annually the Corporate compliance Committee.
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