Failure to Test Electrical Receptacles at Patient Bed Locations
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that electrical receptacles at patient bed locations were tested as required. During a document review, it was found that non-hospital grade receptacles were not tested at intervals not exceeding 12 months, as mandated. The testing should have included a visual inspection of physical integrity, verification of correct polarity of the hot and neutral connections, and ensuring the retention force of the grounding blade was not less than 4 oz. This deficiency was confirmed during an exit interview with the Executive Director of Construction and Ancillary Services, where it was acknowledged that the necessary documentation for these tests was missing.
Plan Of Correction
- ED of construction to Inservice supervisor or Plants Operation on policy and procedure for testing electrical receptacles. - Electrical receptacle test completed. - Supervisor of Plant Operations or delegate to complete audits 3x per week x 4 weeks to compliance with policy and procedure. Audit findings will be submitted to QAPI committee monthly for review and recommendations as needed.