Deficiency in Emergency Preparedness Communication Plan
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain and update an emergency preparedness communication plan that includes a method for sharing information from the emergency plan with residents and their families or representatives. During a document review on January 13, 2025, at 8:00 a.m., it was revealed that the emergency communications plan lacked this essential component, affecting the entire facility. This deficiency was confirmed during an exit interview with the Administrator and the Maintenance Director on the same day at 10:30 a.m., where the lack of documentation was acknowledged.
Plan Of Correction
Facility established policy to share appropriate information from the facility's emergency plan with residents and their representatives. The Senior Director of Property and Facilities will ensure the Emergency Operations Manual and related policies are reviewed on an annual basis. Results of review will be submitted by The Senior Director of Property and Facilities to the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Committee on an annual basis.