Electrical System Deficiency Due to Blocked Access
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain and inspect electrical system requirements as per NFPA 70 and NFPA 99 standards. During an observation on January 15, 2025, at 12:04 p.m., it was noted that the third floor electrical room had several oxygen cylinder carts obstructing access to the electrical panels. This deficiency was confirmed through an interview with the maintenance supervisor conducted at the same time.
Plan Of Correction
1. Oxygen cylinder carts have been removed from blocking the access to the electrical panels. 2. Nursing home administrator and/or designee will educate all facility staff on maintaining a clear pathway to the electrical panels. 3. Maintenance/nursing home administrator will audit access to the electrical panels is maintained daily times 5 days, weekly times 3 weeks, and monthly times 2 months.