Deficiency in Self-Closing Fire Doors
Penalty
No penalty information released
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Summary
The facility failed to maintain doors with self-closing devices, as observed during a survey. Specifically, two corridor fire doors did not function properly. One door near resident room #238 had one of its two leaves fail to positively latch in the frame. Another door near the north nurse station in the center core hall also failed to latch in the frame. These deficiencies were confirmed through an interview with the maintenance supervisor.
Plan Of Correction
Door near room 238 and corridor north positive latching. Both doors were fixed immediately. Education completed with Maintenance Director. Weekly audits will be completed. Results will be reviewed at the QAPI meeting.