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Based on observation and facility staff interview, the facility failed to ensure all corridors are illuminated with emergency egress lights not controlled by light switches. The census was 18.


1. Observation on 5/20/19, during the facility tour, showed the 4th and 3rd floor designated exit hallways contained switches controlling the emergency egress lighting fixtures.

During an interview on 5/20/19 at 4:04 P.M., the Director of Facility Operations confirmed the observation.


19.2.8 Illumination of Means of Egress. Means of egress shall
be illuminated in accordance with Section 7.8.


7.8.1.2 Illumination of means of egress shall be continuous
during the time that the conditions of occupancy require that
the means of egress be available for use, unless otherwise provided
in 7.8.1.2.2.