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Obstructed Access to Fire Extinguisher

Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania Survey Completed on 12-17-2024

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 maintain unobstructed access to portable fire extinguishers, as required by NFPA 101 and NFPA 10 standards. During an observation on December 17, 2024, at 10:33 AM, it was noted that the portable fire extinguisher on the Washington 3rd floor, located next to the East Mini Care Base, was obstructed by a wheelchair and a chair. This obstruction was confirmed in an interview with the Assistant Director of Facilities and Grounds at the same time, indicating a lapse in ensuring clear access to essential fire safety equipment within one of the 43 smoke compartments in the facility.

Plan Of Correction

1. The Washington 3rd floor portable fire extinguisher, located next to the East Mini Care Base, obstructed by a wheelchair and a chair was corrected on 12/17/2024. 2. Staff will be educated in maintaining unobstructed portable fire extinguishers. 3. The Director of Security and/or Maintenance Assistant Director or designee will monitor the building monthly to ensure that portable fire extinguishers are unobstructed. The results of the audit will be forwarded to the Quality Assurance Committee for review and comment.

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