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K0781
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Noncompliant Use of Portable Space Heater in Staff Office

Grand Blanc, Michigan Survey Completed on 05-07-2025

Penalty

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Summary

A portable space heater was observed on the desk in the Director of Nursing's office during a facility inspection. The space heater's heating element could not be verified as not exceeding 212 degrees Fahrenheit, which is a requirement for use in nonsleeping staff and employee areas according to NFPA 101 19.7.8.1. This observation was confirmed through an interview with the maintenance director at the time of the survey. The presence of the space heater in a health care occupancy area constitutes a failure to comply with regulations prohibiting such devices unless specific safety criteria are met.

Plan Of Correction

K781- Portable Space Heaters Element 1: The Campus removed the portable space heating device from the Director of Nursing office immediately upon identification. Element 2: A one-time audit was completed to ensure there were no other portable space heating devices in office spaces. Element 3: Remedial education was immediately provided to the Interim Director of Health Services regarding portable space heaters, on May 7, 2025. Element 4: DPO/Designee will audit weekly x 3 and monthly x 4 to ensure there are no portable space heating devices in health care occupancies. Element 5: ED or designee will be responsible for substantial compliance. The Facility will be in substantial compliance by June 10, 2025.

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