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Failure to Maintain PTAC Filters in Safe Condition

Tyrone, Pennsylvania Survey Completed on 05-15-2025

Penalty

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The penalty, as released by CMS, applies to the entire inspection this citation is part of, covering all citations and f-tags issued, not just this specific f-tag. For the complete original report, please refer to the 'Details' section.

Summary

The facility failed to ensure that essential equipment, specifically Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner (PTAC) units in resident rooms, were maintained in safe operating condition. Observations in two separate resident rooms revealed that the PTAC filters were covered with a thick, gray-brown layer of removable debris. The Maintenance Director confirmed during interviews that the filters needed cleaning and stated his belief that filters should be cleaned approximately every six months. He also reported that since starting employment in January 2025, he had not cleaned any filters as part of routine maintenance and believed the last cleaning occurred in October or November 2024. Manufacturer instructions for the PTAC units require filter cleaning every two weeks or more often if necessary.

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