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Emergency Cart Respiratory Equipment Not Maintained in Clean, Ready-to-Use Condition

Skowhegan, Maine Survey Completed on 10-17-2025

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

During an observation of the facility's emergency cart with the DON, several deficiencies were identified regarding the maintenance and cleanliness of emergency respiratory equipment. The adult manual resuscitator (Ambu bag) was found stored in a torn, cloudy plastic bag, with its attached reservoir bag appearing worn, discolored, and consistent with prior use. The plastic resuscitation mask and oxygen tubing were discolored, yellow, and visibly dirty. Additionally, a package of oxygen tubing was found to be expired. The suction machine on the cart was dusty, and its inspection sticker showed that the last inspection was overdue. In an interview, the DON confirmed that night shift staff were responsible for maintaining the emergency cart and acknowledged the issues with the overdue inspection and the condition of the equipment.

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