Failure to Test Electrical Receptacles at Resident Bed Locations
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that electrical receptacles at resident bed locations were tested according to required intervals. Specifically, document review revealed that non-hospital grade receptacles were not tested at intervals not exceeding 12 months, and hospital-grade receptacles were not tested based on documented performance data, with a minimum frequency of at least every 12 months. The required testing includes visual inspection of physical integrity, verification of correct polarity of hot and neutral connections, and measurement of the retention force of the grounding blade, except for locking-type receptacles. These requirements apply to all resident care rooms throughout the facility. During the survey, the Maintenance Director confirmed in an exit interview that testing of electrical receptacles at resident bed locations had not been performed. The deficiency affects the entire facility, as the lack of testing was not limited to a specific area or group of residents. No information was provided regarding specific residents or their medical conditions in relation to this deficiency.
Plan Of Correction
Electrical receptacle testing documentation not provided at survey was obtained. Electrical receptacle testing of hospital and non-hospital grade receptacles was completed in November 2024. Hospital and non-hospital grade receptacles testing will occur again in November 2025 so as not to exceed the 12-month requirement. Inspection will be entered in the electronic preventative maintenance program as a task to be completed as required. Monitored by Director of Maintenance or designee.