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Improper Use of Power Strip for Refrigerator in EVS Office

Richlandtown, Pennsylvania Survey Completed on 01-13-2025

Penalty

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The penalty, as released by CMS, applies to the entire inspection this citation is part of, covering all citations and f-tags issued, not just this specific f-tag. For the complete original report, please refer to the 'Details' section.

Summary

The facility was found to be in violation of electrical safety standards as outlined by NFPA 101. During an observation on January 13, 2025, at 9:40 a.m., it was noted that a refrigerator was improperly plugged into a power strip in the Environmental Services (EVS) Office. This action is contrary to the regulations that prohibit the use of power strips for non-patient-care-related electrical equipment (PCREE) in patient care vicinities. The issue was confirmed during an exit interview with the Administrator and Maintenance Director at 10:30 a.m. on the same day.

Plan Of Correction

The power strip was removed and the refrigerator plugged directly into an outlet on 1/13/2025. A review was completed of other Administrative Offices to ensure any refrigerators are plugged directly into a wall outlet. Administrative offices will be checked monthly for the next 3 months by EVS Director / Designee to ensure any refrigerators are plugged directly into a wall outlet and not in a power strip/extension cord. Results will be reported by the EVS Director/Designee to the QAA Committee x 3 months for review and further recommendations.

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