Fire Alarm Manual Pull Stations Obstructed
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that fire alarm manual pull stations were always accessible, as required by NFPA 72:2010 Edition, section 17.14.5. During an observation on December 4, 2024, it was noted that the manual fire alarm pull station in the small dining room by the exit door was obstructed by a dining table. Additionally, the manual fire alarm pull station in the physical therapy room by the exit door was blocked by four wheelchairs and a physical therapy bed. These obstructions were confirmed by a staff member at the time of the survey. This deficiency had the potential to affect all 83 residents in the facility.
Plan Of Correction
Rose Mountain Care Center Facility ID: 3145384 Survey completion date: 12-12-2024 K342 - (F) Fire Alarm System - Initiation Element One: The dining table blocking the fire alarm pull station at the exit door in the small dining room was immediately removed. The four wheelchairs and the Physical therapy bed blocking the fire alarm pull station in the Physical therapy room by the exit door were immediately removed. Element Two: This deficient practice had the potential to affect all residents. Element Three: The U.S. FOIA (b) (6) was educated on the requirements regarding the fire alarm manual pull stations are always accessible without obstruction. All staff were trained and educated on the above topic as well as to report findings asap. Element Four: The Maintenance director / designee will audit the above mentioned fire alarm pull stations monthly x3 ensuring they remain accessible without obstruction. Results will be reported to the QAPI team for review. Completion Date: 12-25-2024