Exit Signage Deficiency
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain proper exit signage in accordance with NFPA 101 standards, specifically affecting one of the two floors. During an observation conducted on February 13, 2025, at 10:50 a.m., it was noted that the exit access corridor closest to Resident Room 1 lacked illuminated exit signage. This deficiency was confirmed during an exit interview with the Facility Administrator and the Facilities Manager later that day.
Plan Of Correction
This plan of correction is prepared and executed because it is required by the provisions of the state and federal regulations and not because The Williamsport Home agrees with the allegations and citations listed on the statement of deficiencies. The Williamsport Home maintains that the alleged deficiencies do not, individually, and collectively, jeopardize the health and safety of the residents, nor are they of such character as to limit our capacity to render adequate care as prescribed by regulation. This plan of correction shall operate as The Williamsport Home's written credible allegation of compliance. By submitting this plan of correction, The Williamsport Home does not admit to the accuracy of the deficiencies. This plan of correction is not meant to establish any standard of care, contract, obligation, or position, and The Williamsport Home reserves all rights to raise all possible contentions and defenses in any civil or criminal claim, action or proceeding. 1. The chevron was ordered on February 24, 2025, and will be placed in the corridor located closest to the Resident Room 1 by March 18, 2025. 2. A full house audit will be conducted by maintenance personnel on all exit signs to ensure that the exit access corridors have the proper illuminated exit signage by February 28, 2025. 3. The Nursing Home Administrator or designee will conduct training/education with maintenance personnel regarding the requirement of K0293 by March 7, 2025. 4. An audit on exit signs will be conducted weekly x 2 and then monthly x 2 by the Maintenance Director or designee. The results of the audit will be taken to monthly QA by the Maintenance Director for review.