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DEWITT HOSPITAL & NURSING HOME, INC
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Tag No.: K0072
Based on observation and interview, it was determined the Facility did not maintain the egress in the Nursing Unit corridor free from obstructions to provide instantaneous use in the event of a fire or other emergency. Failure to maintain egress corridors free from obstructions had the potential to affect the health and safety of all patients, staff and visitors due to limiting the full use of the egress corridor to provide a path to safety in the event of a fire or other emergency. The Facility had a census of three patients on 07/21/14. The findings follow
(Reference: NFPA 101 Sections 20.2.1 and Section 7.1.10.1)
A. Observation of the egress corridor on the Nursing Unit revealed the corridor was obstructed as follows:
1) On 07/22/14 at 1245, five pieces of biomedical equipment were observed in the Nursing Unit corridor plugged into corridor electrical outlets.
2) On 07/23/14 at 1310, five pieces of biomedical equipment were observed in the Nursing Unit corridor plugged into corridor electrical outlets.
3) On 07/24/14 at 1445, five pieces of biomedical equipment were observed in the Nursing Unit corridor plugged into corridor electrical outlets and was also observed by the Maintenance Technician and Administrative Assistant.
B. In an interview on 07/24/14 at 1445, the Maintenance Technician and Administrative Assistant verified the biomedical equipment was located in the corridor.
LIFE SAFETY CODE STANDARD
Tag No.: K0072
Based on observation and interview, it was determined the Facility did not maintain the egress in the Nursing Unit corridor free from obstructions to provide instantaneous use in the event of a fire or other emergency. Failure to maintain egress corridors free from obstructions had the potential to affect the health and safety of all patients, staff and visitors due to limiting the full use of the egress corridor to provide a path to safety in the event of a fire or other emergency. The Facility had a census of three patients on 07/21/14. The findings follow
(Reference: NFPA 101 Sections 20.2.1 and Section 7.1.10.1)
A. Observation of the egress corridor on the Nursing Unit revealed the corridor was obstructed as follows:
1) On 07/22/14 at 1245, five pieces of biomedical equipment were observed in the Nursing Unit corridor plugged into corridor electrical outlets.
2) On 07/23/14 at 1310, five pieces of biomedical equipment were observed in the Nursing Unit corridor plugged into corridor electrical outlets.
3) On 07/24/14 at 1445, five pieces of biomedical equipment were observed in the Nursing Unit corridor plugged into corridor electrical outlets and was also observed by the Maintenance Technician and Administrative Assistant.
B. In an interview on 07/24/14 at 1445, the Maintenance Technician and Administrative Assistant verified the biomedical equipment was located in the corridor.