Insufficient Emergency Power Outlets in Designated Cool Zones
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide evidence of an adequate emergency power plan as required by Florida Administrative Code 59A-4.126. During a record review, the emergency power plan was found to describe three designated cool zones for resident evacuation during power disruptions. However, upon touring the facility, it was observed that the number of emergency power outlets available in these cool zones was limited: 10 receptacles in the C-Wing Dining room, 1 in the Main Dining room, and 3 in the Gym. This limited supply of emergency outlets was documented with photographic evidence. The Maintenance Director, when interviewed during the observations, acknowledged the findings and stated he was unaware of the limited number of emergency outlets in the designated cool zones. The deficiency was cited because the lack of sufficient emergency power outlets in these areas could impact the health and comfort of residents who rely on electronic medical equipment during a power disruption. No specific residents or their medical histories were mentioned in the report.
Plan Of Correction
No individual residents appear to be affected as no residents were noted. All residents reliant on electronic medical equipment have the potential to be affected. The DON/designee reviewed all residents to identify those reliant on electronic medical equipment on 07/11/2025, with 58 residents identified. The Administrator will develop and implement a policy and procedure regarding meeting the emergency needs of residents reliant on electronic medical equipment during a power outage by 07/25/2025. The Maintenance Director contacted a third-party vendor to add additional generator-powered outlets to the facility cool zones on 07/15/2025. A quote was received for the additional generator-powered outlet installation, approved and signed by the Administrator on 7/16/2025. Re-education was completed by the Administrator with the maintenance staff regarding Florida Administrative Code 59A-4.126 Emergency Environmental Control for Nursing Homes on 07/15/2025. The Administrator/Designee will audit the facility's Emergency Management Plan monthly for three months to ensure that the plan addresses residents reliant on electronic medical equipment. Results of the audits will be reviewed by the QAPI committee monthly for three months and randomly thereafter. Date of completion: 07/25/2025.