Fire Hazard: Unauthorized Microwave Use in Resident Room
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to prevent a fire hazard by allowing a resident to keep two countertop microwaves at their bedside. During an observation, a surveyor found the microwaves in the resident's room, and the resident confirmed using them to warm up food. The resident was noted to be cognitively intact according to their clinical records. The facility's Admission Agreement specifically prohibits items such as microwaves in resident rooms due to safety regulations, and requires approval from the DON or Administrator before bringing such items into the facility. Despite these policies, the microwaves were present in the resident's room at the time of the survey.