Failure to Test Electrical Receptacles Annually
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to perform an annual test and inspection on non-hospital grade electrical receptacles in resident sleeping rooms throughout the entire facility. This deficiency was identified during a document review and interview conducted on January 22, 2025. The review revealed that electrical receptacles in resident care rooms were not tested at intervals not exceeding 12 months, as required. The testing should have included a visual inspection of physical integrity, verification of correct polarity of the hot and neutral connections, and ensuring the retention force of the grounding blade was not less than 115g (4 oz). An interview with the maintenance supervisor confirmed the lack of documentation for these tests.
Plan Of Correction
Maintenance immediately tested electrical receptacles. Maintenance to monthly testing of electrical receptacles and maintain documentation according to compliance. NHA/Designee to educate maintenance staff by 21MAR2025 about annual receptacle testing and maintaining proper documentation. NHA/designee to audit monthly x3 for electrical receptacle testing and documentation. Negative findings will be addressed accordingly. Ad Hoc education as needed. The results of the audits will be forwarded to the facility Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) committee for further review and recommendations.