Non-Latching Corridor Door Due to Broken Hardware
Penalty
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Summary
A deficiency was identified when the corridor door to Room 228 was observed to not latch properly during a facility tour. The door had broken latching hardware, which prevented it from fully closing and securing as required. This issue was directly observed by surveyors at 10:17 a.m., and staff confirmed that the malfunctioning hardware was the cause of the problem. This deficiency affected 24 of 43 residents and one of two smoke compartments, as the non-latching door could allow the passage of smoke between compartments. The report specifically notes that the door's inability to latch was due to the broken hardware, as confirmed by staff during the survey.