K0920

F

Improper Use of Adapters and Power Strips for Refrigerators

Boca Raton, Florida Survey Completed on 04-30-2026

Penalty

No penalty information released

Summary

The deficiency involves improper use of electrical adapters and power strips as substitutes for permanent wiring, in violation of NFPA 99 and NFPA 70 requirements. During an observation with the Director of Facilities, surveyors found that an adapter was being used to power a refrigerator in the kitchen. The Director of Facilities acknowledged that an adapter was in use for this refrigerator, contrary to the standards that prohibit adapters from being used in place of fixed wiring.

In a separate observation with the Director of Facilities, surveyors identified that a refrigerator in the dining room manager's office was plugged into a power strip. The Director of Facilities acknowledged that a power strip was being used for this refrigerator. These findings showed that the facility was not complying with NFPA 99 provisions that require power strips and adapters not be used as substitutes for permanent wiring for such equipment.

Plan Of Correction

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Electrical Equipment - Power and Extension Preparation and/or execution of this plan does not constitute admission or agreement by the provider that a deficiency exists. This response is also not to be construed as an admission of fault by the facility, its employees, agents or other individuals who draft or may be discussed in this response and plan of correction. This plan of correction is submitted as the facility's credible allegation of compliance and Soley because it is required Electrical Equipment - Power and Extension K0920

1. On The adapter in the kitchen refrigerator and the power strip in the dining room manager's office were immediately removed. All equipment was plugged directly into approved wall outlets.

2. On A facility-wide inspection was conducted by The Director of Facilities to identify improper use of power strips and adapters. Any non-compliant items were removed immediately.

3. On Staff were educated on proper electrical safety practices, including prohibited use of extension and adapters. Routine environmental rounds now include electrical safety checks.

4. The Director of Facilities/designee will conduct monthly environmental rounds for 3 months, then quarterly thereafter. Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) meetings to confirm inspections have taken place. During and at the conclusion of the three months, the QAPI committee will re-evaluate and initiate necessary action or extend the review period. The Administrator is responsible for confirming implementation and ongoing compliance with the components of the Plan of Correction, and resolving variances that

Continued from page occur. The Administrator is responsible for confirming the status of this Plan of Correction is reviewed and discussed at QAPI meetings and action initiated if required.

Electrical Equipment - Power and Extension CFR(s): NFPA 101 Preparation and/or execution of this plan does not constitute admission or agreement by the provider that a deficiency exists. This response is also not to be construed as an admission of fault by the facility, its employees, agents or other individuals who draft or may be discussed in this response and plan of correction. This plan of correction is submitted as the facility's credible allegation of compliance and Soley because it is required Electrical Equipment - Power and Extension K0920

1. On The adapter in the kitchen refrigerator and the power strip in the dining room manager's office were immediately removed. All equipment was plugged directly into approved wall outlets.

2. On A facility-wide inspection was conducted by The Director of Facilities to identify improper use of power strips and adapters. Any non-compliant items were removed immediately.

3. On Staff were educated on proper electrical safety practices, including prohibited use of extension and adapters. Routine environmental rounds now include electrical safety checks.

4. The Director of Facilities/designee will conduct monthly environmental rounds for 3 months, then quarterly thereafter. Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) meetings to confirm inspections have taken place. During and at the conclusion of the three months, the QAPI committee will re-evaluate and initiate necessary action or extend the review period. The Administrator is responsible for confirming implementation and ongoing compliance with the components of the Plan of Correction, and resolving variances that may occur. The Administrator is responsible for confirming the status of this Plan of Correction is reviewed and discussed at QAPI meetings and action initiated if required.