Signature Healthcare Of Galion
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0689
F 0689 Level of Harm - Actual harm Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
right side. TS #101 stated she called 911. The local police, fire department, and EMS arrived. EMS removed Resident #10 from his wheelchair by cutting his seatbelt and placed him onto a stretcher and transported him to a local hospital. TS #101 started the van and parked it in a local grocery store parking lot and called the facility's Administrator. She could not recall if the wheelchair was still locked to the van floor when she came to a stop and saw it in the van tipped over and close to her seat. Review of Resident #10's Quantum Q6 Edge H.D. Power Chair owner's manual dated 02/2020, page 27, revealed the Positioning Belt
on the chair is designed for the operator's comfort. It is designed to support the operator so that he/she does not slide down or forward in the seat. The positioning belt is not designed for use as a restraining device. The manual has a warning label indicating: the positioning belt is not designed for use as a seatbelt
in a motor vehicle. Review of the Use and Care Manual QRT-360 4-Point Wheelchair Securement System Complaint Shoulder and Pelvic Belt Restraint must go across occupant's shoulder and pelvis (lap) and not be worn twisted or held away from the occupant's body by wheelchair components. We recommend using both a pelvic and shoulder belt together and not individually since it will compromise the performance system. The system must be regularly inspected, cleaned and maintained. All damage and defects must be reported to a Q'Straint authorized dealer. This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number 2635799.
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SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE OF GALION in GALION, OH inspection on recent inspection.
Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is an F-tag violation?
- F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
- Were these violations corrected?
- Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
- How often do nursing home inspections happen?
- CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
- What should families do about these violations?
- Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in GALION, OH, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
- Where can I see the full inspection report?
- Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE OF GALION or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.