Failure to Document Monthly Fire Extinguisher Inspections
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide documentation verifying that portable fire extinguishers located in the basement had been inspected on a monthly basis as required. During a document review, it was found that there was no documentation of monthly inspections for these extinguishers since January 3, 2025. This deficiency was confirmed during an interview with the Administrator, who acknowledged the absence of inspection records for the specified period. No information regarding residents or their medical conditions was included in the report, and the deficiency pertains solely to the lack of required fire extinguisher inspection documentation.
Plan Of Correction
1) The facility is unable to retroactively conduct monthly fire extinguisher inspections. The basement fire extinguisher was added to the master list of fire extinguishers and inspected. 2) The maintenance director conducted a monthly audit to ensure all fire extinguishers were inspected and are on the master list. 3) The maintenance director was re-educated on ensuring that monthly fire extinguisher inspections are completed. 4) The NHA or designee will conduct an audit quarterly × 1 year to ensure that monthly fire extinguisher inspections are completed and on the master list. Results will be submitted to QAPI for review and analysis to determine need of ongoing monitoring.