Failure to Maintain GFCI Protection for Electrical Receptacles
Penalty
Summary
Surveyors observed that the facility failed to maintain electrical receptacles in accordance with NFPA 101 and NFPA 99 standards. Specifically, three deficiencies were identified: a receptacle in the main floor Sweet Shop café was not GFCI protected within six feet of a sink basin; a water fountain near the main floor center core nurse station was not connected to a GFCI protected receptacle; and a juice machine in the main floor kitchen was not connected to a GFCI protected receptacle. These deficiencies were confirmed during an interview with the maintenance supervisor. No information regarding residents' medical history or condition at the time of the deficiency was provided in the report.
Plan Of Correction
Education was provided to the Maintenance department by the Nursing Home Administrator regarding the requirement of having power receptacles to have at least one, separate, highly dependable grounding pole capable of maintaining low-contact resistance with its mating plug. All identified outlets were changed over to GFCI outlets on day of survey. A whole house observation of all outlets near water sources was inspected with no others identified. Ongoing compliance will be maintained through daily rounding by the Environmental Service Supervisor or designee 3x weekly for 2 weeks. K 0912