Failure to Maintain GFCI Protection in Key Areas
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain electrical receptacles in compliance with safety standards in three specific areas. During an observation conducted on January 16, 2025, between 11:48 a.m. and 12:38 p.m., it was noted that ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection was not provided in the main floor physical therapy room water cooler receptacle, the main floor south wing nurse station eye wash station receptacle, and the main floor north wing nurse station eye wash station receptacle. This deficiency was confirmed through an interview with the maintenance manager on the same day at 12:38 p.m.
Plan Of Correction
Ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) have been installed in the following areas: a. Main floor physical therapy room water cooler receptacle b. Main floor south wing nurse station eye wash station receptacle c. Main floor north wing nurse station eye wash station receptacle The maintenance director and/or designee will complete a whole house audit to ensure electrical receptacles are all in compliance.