Obstructed Electrical Panels in Storage Room
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain electrical equipment in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electric Code, as required by NFPA 101 (2012 Ed.). During an observation on April 30, 2025, at 9:20 a.m., it was noted that two electrical panels were obstructed by wheelchairs in the B-2 storage room on the second floor of the B wing. This deficiency affected one out of 27 smoke compartments in the facility. An interview with the Facility Administrator and Maintenance Director on May 1, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., confirmed the presence of the electrical equipment deficiency. The obstruction of the electrical panels by wheelchairs indicates a failure to ensure clear access to electrical equipment, which is necessary for safety and compliance with the relevant codes.
Plan Of Correction
Preparation and/or execution of this plan of correction does not constitute admission or agreement by the provider of the truth of the facts alleged or conclusions set forth in the statement of deficiencies. The plan of correction is prepared and/or executed solely because it is required by the provisions of federal and state law. Maintenance removed the wheelchairs in the second-floor b-wing storage room that were obstructing the electrical panels on 5/1/2025. The Director of Maintenance/designee will conduct random weekly audits throughout the facility two times per week for two weeks then weekly for two weeks to ensure there are no electrical panels obstructed by wheelchairs. The results of these audits will be brought to the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Committee for further analysis and corrective actions.