Exit Signage Deficiency in Kitchen Area
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that exit and directional exit signs were provided and marked by approved, readily visible signs in all cases where the exit or way to reach the exit was not readily apparent to the occupants. This deficiency was observed during a survey on December 4, 2024, at 8:59 AM, when it was noted that the kitchen exit access was not equipped with an exit or directional sign. This oversight had the potential to affect approximately 18 residents. The observation was confirmed during an interview at the time of the survey, and the facility's representative was notified of the deficient practice during the Life Safety Code Survey exit conference on December 5, 2024.
Plan Of Correction
Rose Mountain Care Center Facility ID: 3145384 Survey completion date: 12-12-2024 K293 - E Exit Signage Element One: An exit sign was immediately installed at the kitchen back exit access. Element Two: This deficient practice had the potential to affect approximately 18 residents. Element Three: The U.S. FOIA (b) (6) was educated on the requirements regarding proper exit signage. Element Four: The maintenance director / designee will audit the exit sign at that location monthly x3 ensuring its properly functioning. Results will be reported to the QAPI team for review. Completion Date: 12-25-2024