Failure to Provide Letter of Reliability for Emergency Generator Fuel Supply
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to implement emergency and standby power systems in accordance with regulatory requirements. Specifically, during a record review, it was found that the facility could not produce a letter of reliability for its natural gas generator. This documentation is necessary to demonstrate that the generator's fuel supply is dependable and that the emergency power system will function as required during an emergency. The absence of this letter means the facility cannot verify the reliability of its backup power supply. This deficiency was confirmed during an interview with the maintenance director at the time of the record review. The lack of a documented plan or evidence regarding the reliability of the onsite fuel source for the emergency generator leaves the facility's emergency power system potentially vulnerable in the event of a power loss. No information about specific residents or their conditions was provided in the report.