Deficiency in Emergency Preparedness Plan at Westgate Hills
Penalty
Summary
Westgate Hills Rehabilitation and Nursing Center was found to have deficiencies in their Emergency Preparedness Plan during a revisit survey. The facility failed to include policies and procedures addressing the patient population, specifically persons at-risk, in their emergency preparedness documentation. This deficiency was identified during a document review on November 20, 2024, and confirmed during an exit interview with the Administrator and the Maintenance Director. A subsequent onsite revisit conducted on January 8, 2025, revealed that the facility still had not addressed the missing documentation in their Emergency Preparedness Plan. The plan continued to lack policies and procedures for persons at-risk, affecting the entire facility. This was again confirmed during an exit interview with the Administrator and the Regional Maintenance Director.
Plan Of Correction
Plan of Correction for TAG E0007: Emergency Preparedness Plan - Patient Population and Continuity of Operations 1. Deficiency: Based on document review and interview, the facility failed to ensure policies and procedures were in place addressing patient population, including but not limited to persons at-risk; the type of services the facility has the ability to provide in an emergency; and continuity of operations, including delegation of authority and succession plans, affecting the entire facility. Document review on November 20, 2024, at 8:00 a.m., revealed the Facility's Emergency Preparedness Plan did not include policies and procedures addressing persons at-risk. Exit interview with the Administrator and the Maintenance Director on November 20, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., confirmed the missing documentation. No current residents were directly affected by this deficiency; however, all residents have the potential to be affected in the event of an emergency where these provisions are required. 2. Corrective Action: The facility will update its Emergency Preparedness Plan to include: - Policies and procedures addressing persons at-risk within the patient population. - A clear description of the types of services the facility is able to provide in the event of an emergency. - Continuity of operations, including delegation of authority and succession plans for key personnel to ensure continued operation during an emergency. 3. Monitoring: The Emergency Preparedness Plan will be reviewed annually to ensure it includes all necessary policies and procedures for the patient population, including those at risk, and for continuity of operations. Any updates or changes will be presented to the Quality Assessment and Assurance Committee for review and approval. 4. Timeline: The Emergency Preparedness Plan will be updated by 01/28/25, with an annual review thereafter.