Hallway Obstructions Limit Resident Access
Penalty
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Summary
During an early morning tour of the facility, surveyors observed that hallways were obstructed by various items, including wheelchairs, geri chairs, mechanical lifts, a large portable air conditioning unit, and a linen cart. These items were parked along both sides of the hallway, blocking a direct path for movement up or down the corridor. A staff member, specifically an LPN, confirmed that the hallway did not provide a clear and direct path for residents to easily pass through. The facility census at the time was 57 residents. This situation was identified as a random opportunity for discovery and had the potential to affect a minimal number of residents.