Electrical Receptacle Deficiencies Near Water Sources
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain electrical receptacles in compliance with safety standards, specifically regarding ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection. During an observation on December 18, 2024, it was found that six receptacles within six feet of water sources lacked GFCI protection. These areas included the basement housekeeping storage room near a sink, two locations in the basement kitchen food prep area, the laundry washer area near a deep sink, the first floor hostess shoppe near a food prep sink, the first floor corridor near a female restroom water fountain, and the second floor corridor near resident room #213. The maintenance specialist confirmed these deficiencies during an interview on the same day.
Plan Of Correction
1. The GFCI's in six receptacles will be installed or repaired by 1/14/2025. 2. Education will be provided to the maintenance department by Administrator or designee on ensuring ground fault circuit interrupter protection within six feet of water sources. 3. Maintenance Director or designee will audit weekly x 4 weeks and monthly x 1 month. 4. Results will be discussed with QA committee with monitoring if applicable.