Deficiency in Electrical Receptacle Maintenance
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain electrical receptacles in compliance with NFPA 101 standards, specifically regarding ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection. During an observation conducted on February 12, 2025, it was noted that two areas lacked the required GFCI protection: the employee lounge water cooler and the resident laundry washing machine. This deficiency was confirmed through an interview with the maintenance director on February 13, 2025.
Plan Of Correction
Maintenance Director will be educated that electrical appliances which utilize water are plugged into only approved GFCI outlets. Maintenance Director will replace existing receptacles in the laundry room and employee break room with approved GFCI outlets. Maintenance Director or designee will audit other rooms to assure that electrical appliances that utilize water are plugged into only approved GFCI outlets.