Egress Door Deficiency at Aventura at Prospect
Penalty
Summary
Aventura at Prospect was found to be non-compliant with the National Fire Protection Association's Life Safety Code during a complaint survey. The facility, a two-story, fully sprinklered, wood frame building, failed to maintain egress doors with special locking arrangements. Observations made on April 2, 2025, revealed that staff members did not have access to keys or knowledge of the codes necessary for the rapid removal of occupants. This deficiency affected several key exit points, including the emergency exit door at the 1 north entrance, exit doors #3 and #4 in the first-floor corridor, and the front lobby door on the first floor. During an exit interview with the facility's administrator and maintenance director, it was confirmed that the staff's inability to access or operate the egress doors was a deficiency. The lack of access to keys or knowledge of the codes for these doors could potentially hinder the safe and efficient evacuation of residents in an emergency. The survey findings highlight a critical lapse in the facility's adherence to safety protocols required for the protection of its occupants.
Plan Of Correction
1. Current staff will be educated on the door codes for emergent exits and location of egress doors. 2. Emergency evacuation policy will be updated to identify designated egress doors and mechanisms for use. Staff will be educated on hire and during the monthly fire drills on the door codes for emergent exits and location of egress doors. 3. NHA/Designee will conduct random audits of staff awareness of door codes and location of egress doors weekly for four weeks and monthly for two months.