Failure to Document Required Emergency Preparedness Exercises
Penalty
Summary
Maple Winds Healthcare and Rehabilitation LLC failed to maintain documentation for the two required annual exercises to test its Emergency Preparedness (EP) Plan. During a Medicare/Medicaid Recertification Survey, surveyors reviewed the facility's EP Plan and found that documentation for these exercises was not available for review. An interview and documentation review conducted on July 7, 2025, at 9:05 a.m. confirmed the absence of records for the two annual exercises. The surveyors specifically noted that the facility could not provide evidence that the required emergency plan testing had been conducted as mandated by federal regulations. Further confirmation was obtained during an interview with the Facility Administrator and Maintenance Director later that day. Both individuals acknowledged that the documentation for the two required exercises was not available at the time of the survey. No information regarding specific residents or their medical conditions was included in the findings.
Plan Of Correction
Documentation for the two required annual exercises to test the Emergency Preparedness Plan is now present in the facility. The Maintenance Director/designee will ensure the facility maintains documentation for the two exercises required annually to test the Emergency Preparedness Plan. The Facility Administrator will ensure compliance by confirming documentation for the two exercises are present and available every six months times two. Findings will be reviewed at monthly Quality Assurance Meetings. E 0039