Improper Use of Electrical Equipment in Facility
Penalty
Summary
The facility was found to have several deficiencies related to the improper use of electrical equipment, as observed during a survey on December 18, 2024. Specifically, the surveyors noted that two lighted decorative Christmas trees in the lobby were powered by extension cords running through windows, which is not compliant with the regulations. Additionally, an orange extension cord was in use in the environmental services area, and a refrigerator in the laundry room was plugged into a power strip, both of which are against the established guidelines for electrical safety. Further observations revealed that a heat/blower hand dryer in the main office bathroom was powered by an outlet multiplier located in an adjacent hallway, and both a refrigerator and a microwave in the administrator's office were plugged into a power strip. These findings were confirmed during an exit interview with the Administrator, Administrator in training, and the Director of Maintenance, indicating a failure to adhere to the required standards for electrical equipment use within the facility.
Plan Of Correction
All extension cords were removed from Holiday decorations the day of the survey. Power strips were removed and replaced with hospital grade outlet extenders. Office hand dryer will be removed and replaced with paper towels by Friday, January 10th, 2025. Maintenance will do random audits to check facility for continued compliance.