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K0225
E

Improper Item Placement in Stair Tower Enclosure

Hazleton, Pennsylvania Survey Completed on 02-11-2025

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 failed to maintain the exit stair tower enclosure, which affected all four floors of the building. During an observation on February 11, 2025, at 11:01 a.m., it was noted that an umbrella stand was improperly placed within the first floor portion of the East Lobby Stair tower. This placement violated the requirements for stairways and smokeproof enclosures as exits. The deficiency was confirmed during an exit interview conducted on the same day between 12:20 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. with the Facility Administrator and Facilities Manager, who acknowledged the issue with the stair tower enclosure.

Plan Of Correction

Umbrella stand was removed at time of survey from the stairway. In-service was completed to all staff that no item can be stored in stair towers. Maintenance will be educated re: K-0025 by NHA/Designee. Daily Audits will be conducted by Maintenance director or designee.

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