Obstructed Emergency Exit Egress Paths
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain the means of egress free of impediments, as observed during a survey. On January 30, 2025, at 11:20 a.m., it was noted that emergency exit egress paths to the public way were obstructed by snow and ice. This issue affected two of the three levels of the facility. Specific locations of the obstructions included the AO courtyard emergency exit at 10:10 a.m. and the D1 patio at 11:10 a.m. The obstructions were confirmed during an exit interview with the Administrator and Maintenance Director on the same day at 12:45 p.m.
Plan Of Correction
The snow and ice were removed from the emergency exit egress paths for the A0 courtyard emergency exit and the D1 patio. Maintenance director or designee to conduct inspection of the emergency exit egress paths for the A0 courtyard and D1 patio to ensure they are not obstructed by snow and ice after winter storms. The Maintenance Director or designee will report monthly findings to Quality Assurance for a 90-day period.