Failure to Maintain GFI Protection Near Water Sources
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain power receptacles with Ground Fault Interruption (GFI) protection within six feet of a water source in one of four smoke zones. During an observation on December 3, 2024, between 11:15 AM and 11:20 AM, it was noted that outlets in the kitchen, specifically by the pot and pan sink and behind the ice machine, were not GFI protected. This deficiency was confirmed during an interview with the Director of Nursing and Director of Maintenance at the exit conference on the same day.
Plan Of Correction
Outlets within 6 feet of a water source will be GFI protected. The outlet by the pot and pan sink was moved more than 6 feet away from the water source on 12/9/24. The outlet by the ice machine was changed to a GFI on 12/10/24. Checking all outlets will be part of our monthly preventative maintenance program by the Director of Environmental Services or designee. The results of our preventative maintenance program findings will be reported by the Director of Environmental Services or designee to the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Committee.