Missing Required Oxygen Prohibition Signage in Hair Salon
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to comply with NFPA 99 requirements regarding the storage and handling of nonflammable gases. During an observation, it was found that the required cautionary signage, specifically a sign stating "NO OXYGEN ALLOWED" or similar wording prohibiting the use of oxygen, was not displayed in the hair salon. This signage is necessary to alert staff and visitors to the presence of oxidizing gases and to prohibit activities that could increase fire risk. This deficiency was confirmed through interviews with both the facility Maintenance Director and the Corporate Operations Director at the time of the observation. The lack of appropriate signage in the designated area represents a failure to meet established safety standards for gas storage and handling within the facility.
Plan Of Correction
K 923 Element # 1 A No Oxygen Allowed sign was placed on the Beauty Salon door. Element # 2 Current residents have the potential to be affected by the deficient practice. A facility audit was conducted to ensure the proper storage of oxygen cylinders with proper signage related to oxygen are in place. Any found deficiencies were corrected. Element # 3 The maintenance department was re-educated on proper storage of oxygen cylinders with proper signage in place. Element # 4 The Administrator and/or designee will conduct random audits of oxygen storage and proper signage x1/week for 1 month, then weekly for 1 month and then monthly for 3 months to ensure substantial compliance with oxygen storage. Results of the audits will be brought to the QAPI committee. The Administrator is responsible for sustained compliance. Date of Compliance: 7/8/2025