Failure to Maintain Shower Gurney Safety Equipment
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure the safe maintenance of shower gurneys, as four out of five gurneys observed were missing the required safety pins to secure the side rails. Specifically, one gurney in Hall C and two in Hall B were missing all safety pins, while a gurney in Hall E was missing two out of four pins. Maintenance logs showed no evidence of routine safety assessments for the shower gurneys, and there were no documented requests to replace the missing safety pins. Additionally, review of Certified Nursing Assistant competency forms revealed no education provided regarding the use of shower gurneys. The facility's policy requires all mechanical, electrical, and patient care equipment to be maintained in safe operating condition.