Category Report

Environment & Safety in nursing homes

Accident hazards, call systems, building safety, and physical plant conditions affecting residents.

F-tags in category

11,599

Total citations

F-tags in this category

F-tag	Standard	Citations
F921	Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.	3,408
F908	Keep all essential equipment working safely.	1,873
F925	Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.	1,843
F919	Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.	1,757
F912	Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.	1,014
F909	Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.	483
F926	Have policies on smoking.	259
F924	Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.	186
F911	Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents.	167
F914	Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.	155
F923	Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.	126
F920	Provide at least one room set aside to use as a resident dining room and for activities, that is a good size, with good lighting, air flow and furniture.	62
F917	Make sure each resident has 1) at least one window to the outside in a room; 2) a room at or above ground level; 3) adequate bedding; 4) furniture that meets the resident's needs; or 5) adequate closet space.	58
F922	Have enough backup water supply for essential areas of the nursing home.	46
F441	Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.	31
F907	Provide enough space and equipment to meet each resident's needs	22
F910	Ensure resident rooms meet each resident's needs.	17
F323	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents.	16
F918	Provide a bathroom in or located near each resident’s room.	12
F253	Provide housekeeping and maintenance services.	11
F916	Ensure each resident has a room at or above ground level.	11
F906	Provide enough power supply for lighting all entrances and exits; equipment for fire detection and alarm systems, and extinguishers.	10
F372	Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.	5
F252	Provide a safe, clean, comfortable and home-like environment; and allow residents to use personal belongings to the extent possible.	5
F456	Keep all essential equipment working safely.	5
F913	Provide bedrooms that have direct access to an exit hallway.	4
F915	Ensure each resident room has a window to the outside that meets requirements	3
F465	Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.	3
F469	Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.	2
F257	Maintain comfortable and safe temperature levels.	1
F467	Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.	1
F254	Provide clean bed and bath linens that are in good condition.	1
F458	Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.	1
F460	Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.	1

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Environment & Safety in nursing homes

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Facilities with notable environment & safety history

California Terrace

Pines Nursing And Rehab

North Pointe Care Center

Harborview Rehabilitation Care Center At Doylestow

Aperion Care Vincennes

Hillside Manor Nursing Home

Kennedy Health & Rehab

Pasadena Nursing Center

South Dallas Nursing & Rehabilitation

The Terrace At Crystal Llc

Fairview Rehab And Care Center

Riviera Healthcare Center

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