Electrical System Deficiency in Resident Room
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain the electrical system properly in one location, specifically affecting the first floor. During an observation on January 30, 2025, at 9:45 a.m., it was noted that in Station 1, Resident Room 19, an outlet receptacle was not secured into the wall. This created a gap that exposed the wiring inside the room, near bed 19W. This deficiency was confirmed during an exit interview with the Facility Administrator and Facility Representative #1 at 10:00 a.m. on the same day.
Plan Of Correction
- The outlet receptacle in Room 19 was secured into the wall. - Outlet receptacles in the facility are being checked to ensure they are secured into the wall. - NHA/Designee will re-inservice Maintenance Staff on ensuring outlet receptacles are secured to the wall, and current staff will also be in-serviced to ensure they are reporting any issues with same immediately. - Maintenance Director/Designee will complete an audit on random outlet receptacles weekly for 4 weeks and then monthly to ensure they are secured into the wall. - Results of the audits will be discussed at the monthly Quality Assurance Performance Improvement Meeting for review and/or recommendations.