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Exit Door Accessibility Issue

Lehighton, Pennsylvania Survey Completed on 12-18-2024

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 ensure that exit access was always maintained as readily accessible, affecting both floors of the building. During an observation on December 18, 2024, at 10:50 a.m., it was noted that the exit door to the outside from the 1st floor North Stair Tower required excessive force to open and remained difficult to open even after the initial attempt. This issue was confirmed during an exit interview with the Facility Administrator and Facilities Manager on the same day at 11:30 a.m.

Plan Of Correction

Door was repaired to close and open properly to comply with the Life Safety Code. Provided education to staff on the importance of maintaining a safe means of egress and exit. Also, the importance of preventative maintenance on the exterior doors. Monthly audits x 3 months of all exterior doors will be conducted to ensure the ongoing compliance. Any noncompliant items found will be corrected and reported/discussed with facility designee for correction. Findings to be reported to QAPI.

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