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Based on observation and staff interview, it was determined that exit signage was not clear. Findings include:

A tour of the Helen Graham Cancer Center on 1/21/11 revealed the following:

1. Cancer Center (back entrance) - Upon exiting the back door, the exit way was not clearly marked. In addition, the exterior was not kept clear of ice and snow.

This finding was confirmed by Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 9:33 AM on 1/21/11.

Based on observation and staff interview, it was determined that exit signs were not illuminated in accordance with section 7.10. Findings include:

Observation on 1/20/11 at 9:35 AM, revealed that in MAP I, in the Department of Pediatrics, the exit signs were not lit.

The hospital's Fire Protection Supervisor was present at the time of the observation and confirmed this finding.

Based on observation and staff interview, it was determined that the hospital fire alarm system was not being properly maintained. Findings include:

During a tour of Christiana Hospital on 1/20/11, the following was observed:

Room 1799E - there were two strobes lacking identification stickers

This finding was confirmed by Mechanical Engineering Manager A on 1/20/11 at 1:36 PM.

Based on observation and staff interview, it was determined that the hospital fire alarm system was not being properly maintained. Findings include:

During a tour of Wilmington Hospital on 1/25/11, the following was observed:

Room 6163 - one horn/strobe was lacking an identification sticker
This finding was confirmed by Mechanical Engineering Manager A on 1/25/11 at 10:25 AM.

Based on observation and staff interview, it was determined that the automatic sprinkler system was not maintained in compliance with NFPA 25. Findings include:

A tour of Wilmington Hospital on 1/25/11 revealed the following:

1. Room 7277 - sprinkler was missing an escutcheon plate
This finding was confirmed by Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 9:10 AM on 1/25/11.

2. Housekeeping closet across from 7150 - had broken ceiling tiles
This finding was confirmed by Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 10:00 AM on 1/25/11.

3. Room 3296 - sprinkler was missing an escutcheon plate
This finding was confirmed by Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 1:11 PM on 1/25/11.

4. Room 3163 - sprinkler was missing the escutcheon plate
This finding was confirmed by Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 1:12 PM on 1/25/11.

5. MRI suite - preaction system was not tagged and was inaccessible due to storage
This finding was confirmed by Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 1:43 PM on 1/25/11.

Based on observation and staff interview, it was determined that the automatic sprinkler system was not maintained in compliance with NFPA 25. Findings include:

A. A tour of Limestone Pediatrics on 1/19/11 at 1:35 PM revealed that two sprinklers in the break room were missing escutcheon plates.

This finding was confirmed upon discovery by the Director of Public Safety and Mechanical Engineering Manager A.

B. A tour of the Helen Graham Cancer Center on 1/21/11 revealed the following:

1. Room 1E32B - two sprinkler heads covered in dust
This finding was confirmed by the hospital's Life Safety Officer at 9:00 AM on 1/21/11.

2. Radiology/Oncology Suite - sprinklers throughout the area were covered in dust
This finding was confirmed by the hospital's Life Safety Officer at 9:40 AM on 1/21/11.

3. Cancer Center addition - had no sprinkler wrench in the spare sprinkler head box
This finding was confirmed by Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 9:59 AM on 1/21/11.

Based on observation and staff interview, it was determined that the automatic sprinkler system was not maintained in compliance with NFPA 25. Findings include:

NFPA 25 (2000) 2-2.1.1 states, "...Sprinklers shall be free of corrosion, foreign materials..."

Tours conducted at Christiana Hospital on 1/18, 1/19, 1/20 and 1/21/11 revealed the following:

1. Room 6C21A - sprinkler was missing an escutcheon plate
This finding was confirmed by the Director of Public Safety at 1:55 PM on 1/18/11.

2. Room 2880 - three sprinkler heads covered in dust
This finding was confirmed by the Director of Public Safety and Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 9:44 AM on 1/19/11.

3. Room 2870 - seven sprinkler heads covered in dust
This finding was confirmed by the Director of Public Safety and Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 9:50 AM on 1/19/11.

4. Room 2867A - two sprinkler heads covered in dust
This finding was confirmed by Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 9:56 AM on 1/19/11.

5. Hallway by Room 2874 - sprinkler head covered in dust
This finding was confirmed by Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 9:57 AM on 1/19/11.

6. Room 2867 - two sprinkler heads covered in dust
This finding was confirmed by Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 9:58 AM on 1/19/11.

7. Nurses station in HVIS outside of curtained area HV24 - one dusty sprinkler head
This finding was confirmed by Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 10:15 AM on 1/19/11.

8. Room 2560G - one sprinkler head covered in dust
This finding was confirmed by Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 10:16 AM on 1/19/11.

9. Room 2605K - one sprinkler head covered in dust
This finding was confirmed by Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 10:16 AM on 1/19/11.

10. Room 2568 - two sprinkler heads covered in dust
This finding was confirmed by the Director of Public Safety and Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 10:17 AM on 1/19/11.

11. In HVIS by nurses station across from 2560 - two sprinkler heads covered in dust
This finding was confirmed by the Director of Public Safety and Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 10:20 AM on 1/19/11.

12. In HVIS in front of HV25 - one sprinkler head covered in dust
This finding was confirmed by the Director of Public Safety and Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 10:21 AM on 1/19/11.

13. In HVIS outside of HV19 - one sprinkler head covered in dust
This finding was confirmed by the Director of Public Safety and Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 10:21 AM on 1/19/11.

14. Room 4C21A - sprinkler was missing an escutcheon plate
This finding was confirmed by the Director of Public Safety at 11:20 AM on 1/19/11.

15. Outside of Room 4B29 - sprinkler was missing an escutcheon plate
This finding was confirmed by Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 11:21 AM on 1/19/11.

16. In front of 2A46 - sprinkler was missing an escutcheon plate
This finding was confirmed by the hospital's Life Safety Officer at 9:40 AM on 1/20/11.

17. Room 2525 - sprinkler was missing an escutcheon plate
This finding was confirmed by the hospital's Life Safety Officer at 10:00 AM on 1/20/11.

18. Room 2525B - sprinkler was missing an escutcheon plate
This finding was confirmed by the hospital's Life Safety Officer at 10:01 AM on 1/20/11.

19. Lower level laundry - multiple sprinkler heads covered with dust
This finding was confirmed by the hospital's Fire Protection Supervisor at 1:31 PM on 1/20/11.

20. Room 1743A - four ceiling penetrations, unsealed
This finding was confirmed by Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 1:38 PM on 1/20/11.

21. Room 1743 - two ceiling tiles missing
This finding was confirmed by Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 1:40 PM on 1/20/11.

22. Room L360 - storage within 18 inches of the sprinkler head
This finding was confirmed by the hospital's Fire Protection Supervisor at 2:10 PM on 1/20/11.

23. Room 1612C - sprinkler was missing an escutcheon plate
This finding was confirmed by the hospital's Life Safety Officer at 2:25 PM on 1/20/11.

24. Room 1809 - sprinkler was missing an escutcheon plate
This finding was confirmed by the hospital's Life Safety Officer at 2:30 PM on 1/20/11.

25. Room LE85 - two ceiling tiles missing
This finding was confirmed by Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 3:07 PM on 1/20/11.

26. Lobby of Women's building (outside of suite 1905) - multiple dusty sprinkler heads
This finding was confirmed by Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 1:54 PM on 1/21/11.

27. Front of 1905G and 1905M - multiple dusty sprinkler heads
This finding was confirmed by Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 1:55 PM on 1/21/11.

28. Room L141 - sprinkler was missing an escutcheon plate
This finding was confirmed by the Director of Public Safety and the hospital's Life Safety Officer at 11:15 AM on 1/21/11.

29. Room L211A - sprinkler was missing an escutcheon plate
This finding was confirmed by the Director of Public Safety and the hospital's Life Safety Officer at 11:30 AM on 1/21/11.

30. Room L200 - sprinkler was missing an escutcheon plate
This finding was confirmed by the Director of Public Safety and the hospital's Life Safety Officer at 11:35 AM on 1/21/11.

Based on observation and staff interview, it was determined that the automatic sprinkler system was not maintained in compliance with NFPA 25. Findings include:

NFPA 25 (2000) 2-2.1.1 states, "...Sprinklers shall be free of corrosion, foreign materials..."

A. During a tour of Suite 100 in MAP I on 1/20/11, 3 out of 6 (50%) sprinkler heads were observed to be covered with dust.

B. During a tour of the third floor of MAP II on 1/20/11, multiple ceiling tiles were observed to be missing.

These findings were confirmed upon discovery by the hospital's Fire Protection Supervisor at 9:42 AM.

Based on observation and staff interview, it was determined that medical gases were not stored in accordance with NFPA 99, Standard for Health Care Facilities. Findings include:

During a tour of Wilmington Hospital on 1/25/11, one (1) unsecured oxygen bottle was observed in room 7290A. This finding was confirmed by Mechanical Engineering Manager A on 1/25/11 at 10:03 AM.

Based on observation and staff interview, it was determined that medical gases were stored in accordance with NFPA 99, Standard for Health Care Facilities. Findings include:

Tours conducted at Christiana Hospital on 1/19 and 1/21/11 revealed the following:

1. Room 2369A - four unsecured oxygen bottles were found
This finding was confirmed by the Director of Public Safety and Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 9:25 AM on 1/19/11.

2. Room 2569 - two oxygen bottles were unsecured and laying on the floor
This finding was confirmed by the Director of Public Safety at 10:22 AM on 1/19/11.

3. Room 1950 - three unsecured oxygen bottles were found
This finding was confirmed by Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 2:05 PM on 1/21/11.

Based on observation and staff interview, it was determined that the hospital failed to ensure that electrical equipment was in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electric Code. Findings include:

Observation at 10:03 AM on 1/20/11, revealed that in room 2218 of MAP II, storage was found in front of the electrical panel. Also in room 1204, multiple appliances were plugged into one power strip.

These findings were confirmed by the hospital's Fire Protection Supervisor at the time of discovery.

Based on observation and staff interview, it was determined that the hospital failed to ensure that electrical equipment was in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electric Code. Findings include:

Observation on 1/25/11 at Wilmington Hospital revealed the following:

1. Room 6174 - multiple appliances plugged into a power strip
This finding was confirmed by the hospital's Life Safety Officer on 1/25/11 at 10:30 AM.

2. Room 5171- multiple appliances plugged into a power strip
This finding was confirmed by the hospital's Life Safety Officer on 1/25/11 at 11:00 AM.

3. Room 4005 - multiple appliances plugged into a power strip
This finding was confirmed by the hospital's Life Safety Officer on 1/25/11 at 12:50 PM.

4. Room 1236 - multiple appliances plugged into a power strip
This finding was confirmed by the hospital's Life Safety Officer on 1/25/11 at 2:20 PM.

Based on observation and staff interview, it was determined that the hospital failed to ensure that electrical equipment was in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electric Code. Findings include:

Tours conducted at Christiana Hospital on 1/18, 1/19, 1/20, 1/21 and 1/28/11 revealed the following:

1. Room 6D44 - has a power strip being used by multiple appliances
This finding was confirmed by the Director of Public Safety at 1:46 PM on 1/18/11

2. Room 2066 - has a power strip being used by multiple appliances
This finding was confirmed by the Director of Public Safety and Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 9:12 AM on 1/19/11.

3. Room 3D38 - has a power strip being used by multiple appliances
This finding was confirmed by the hospital's Life Safety Officer at 9:00 AM on 1/20/11.

4. Room 3A44 - has a power strip being used by multiple appliances
This finding was confirmed by the hospital's Life Safety Officer at 9:20 AM on 1/20/11.

5. Room 1778 - has a power strip being used by multiple appliances
This finding was confirmed by Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 1:30 PM on 1/20/11.

6. Room L169 - has a power strip being used by multiple appliances
This finding was confirmed by the Director of Public Safety and Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 11:45 AM on 1/21/11.

7. Kitchen storage area - storage was observed in front of the electrical panel
This finding was confirmed by the hospital's Life Safety Officer at 9:50 AM on 1/28/11.

Based on observation and staff interview, it was determined that the hospital failed to ensure that electrical equipment was in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electric Code. Findings include:

A tour of the Helen Graham Cancer Center on 1/21/11 revealed the following:

1. Room 1450 - multiple appliances plugged into two (2) power strips

This finding was confirmed by Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 10:05 AM on 1/21/11.

Based on observation and staff interview, it was determined that Alcohol Based Hand Rub (ABHR) dispensers were installed over potential ignition sources. Findings include:

Tours conducted at Christiana Hospital on 1/19, 1/20 and 1/21/11 revealed the following:

1. Room 2238 - ABHR dispenser was installed directly above an electrical outlet
This finding was confirmed by the Director of Public Safety and Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 9:45 AM on 1/19/11.

2. In HVIS by area 27 - ABHR dispenser was installed directly above an electrical outlet
This finding was confirmed by the Director of Public Safety and Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 10:19 AM on 1/19/11.

3. In PACU bed A2 - ABHR dispenser was installed directly above an outlet
This finding was confirmed by Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 10:29 AM on 1/19/11.

4. ER Room 1838 Treatment A - ABHR dispenser was installed less than 1 inch from the side of an electrical outlet
This finding was confirmed by Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 2:21 PM on 1/20/11.

5. ER Room 1844 - ABHR dispenser was installed less than 1 inch from the light switch
This finding was confirmed by Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 2:26 PM on 1/20/11.

6. Room LDR16 - ABHR dispenser in the infant area was found to be installed less than 1 inch from the light switch
This finding was confirmed by Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 1:40 PM on 1/21/11.

Based on observation and staff interview, it was determined that exit signage was not clear. Findings include:

A tour of the Helen Graham Cancer Center on 1/21/11 revealed the following:

1. Cancer Center (back entrance) - Upon exiting the back door, the exit way was not clearly marked. In addition, the exterior was not kept clear of ice and snow.

This finding was confirmed by Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 9:33 AM on 1/21/11.

Based on observation and staff interview, it was determined that exit signs were not illuminated in accordance with section 7.10. Findings include:

Observation on 1/20/11 at 9:35 AM, revealed that in MAP I, in the Department of Pediatrics, the exit signs were not lit.

The hospital's Fire Protection Supervisor was present at the time of the observation and confirmed this finding.

Based on observation and staff interview, it was determined that the hospital fire alarm system was not being properly maintained. Findings include:

During a tour of Christiana Hospital on 1/20/11, the following was observed:

Room 1799E - there were two strobes lacking identification stickers

This finding was confirmed by Mechanical Engineering Manager A on 1/20/11 at 1:36 PM.

Based on observation and staff interview, it was determined that the hospital fire alarm system was not being properly maintained. Findings include:

During a tour of Wilmington Hospital on 1/25/11, the following was observed:

Room 6163 - one horn/strobe was lacking an identification sticker
This finding was confirmed by Mechanical Engineering Manager A on 1/25/11 at 10:25 AM.

Based on observation and staff interview, it was determined that the automatic sprinkler system was not maintained in compliance with NFPA 25. Findings include:

A tour of Wilmington Hospital on 1/25/11 revealed the following:

1. Room 7277 - sprinkler was missing an escutcheon plate
This finding was confirmed by Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 9:10 AM on 1/25/11.

2. Housekeeping closet across from 7150 - had broken ceiling tiles
This finding was confirmed by Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 10:00 AM on 1/25/11.

3. Room 3296 - sprinkler was missing an escutcheon plate
This finding was confirmed by Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 1:11 PM on 1/25/11.

4. Room 3163 - sprinkler was missing the escutcheon plate
This finding was confirmed by Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 1:12 PM on 1/25/11.

5. MRI suite - preaction system was not tagged and was inaccessible due to storage
This finding was confirmed by Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 1:43 PM on 1/25/11.

Based on observation and staff interview, it was determined that the automatic sprinkler system was not maintained in compliance with NFPA 25. Findings include:

A. A tour of Limestone Pediatrics on 1/19/11 at 1:35 PM revealed that two sprinklers in the break room were missing escutcheon plates.

This finding was confirmed upon discovery by the Director of Public Safety and Mechanical Engineering Manager A.

B. A tour of the Helen Graham Cancer Center on 1/21/11 revealed the following:

1. Room 1E32B - two sprinkler heads covered in dust
This finding was confirmed by the hospital's Life Safety Officer at 9:00 AM on 1/21/11.

2. Radiology/Oncology Suite - sprinklers throughout the area were covered in dust
This finding was confirmed by the hospital's Life Safety Officer at 9:40 AM on 1/21/11.

3. Cancer Center addition - had no sprinkler wrench in the spare sprinkler head box
This finding was confirmed by Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 9:59 AM on 1/21/11.

Based on observation and staff interview, it was determined that the automatic sprinkler system was not maintained in compliance with NFPA 25. Findings include:

NFPA 25 (2000) 2-2.1.1 states, "...Sprinklers shall be free of corrosion, foreign materials..."

Tours conducted at Christiana Hospital on 1/18, 1/19, 1/20 and 1/21/11 revealed the following:

1. Room 6C21A - sprinkler was missing an escutcheon plate
This finding was confirmed by the Director of Public Safety at 1:55 PM on 1/18/11.

2. Room 2880 - three sprinkler heads covered in dust
This finding was confirmed by the Director of Public Safety and Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 9:44 AM on 1/19/11.

3. Room 2870 - seven sprinkler heads covered in dust
This finding was confirmed by the Director of Public Safety and Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 9:50 AM on 1/19/11.

4. Room 2867A - two sprinkler heads covered in dust
This finding was confirmed by Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 9:56 AM on 1/19/11.

5. Hallway by Room 2874 - sprinkler head covered in dust
This finding was confirmed by Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 9:57 AM on 1/19/11.

6. Room 2867 - two sprinkler heads covered in dust
This finding was confirmed by Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 9:58 AM on 1/19/11.

7. Nurses station in HVIS outside of curtained area HV24 - one dusty sprinkler head
This finding was confirmed by Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 10:15 AM on 1/19/11.

8. Room 2560G - one sprinkler head covered in dust
This finding was confirmed by Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 10:16 AM on 1/19/11.

9. Room 2605K - one sprinkler head covered in dust
This finding was confirmed by Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 10:16 AM on 1/19/11.

10. Room 2568 - two sprinkler heads covered in dust
This finding was confirmed by the Director of Public Safety and Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 10:17 AM on 1/19/11.

11. In HVIS by nurses station across from 2560 - two sprinkler heads covered in dust
This finding was confirmed by the Director of Public Safety and Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 10:20 AM on 1/19/11.

12. In HVIS in front of HV25 - one sprinkler head covered in dust
This finding was confirmed by the Director of Public Safety and Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 10:21 AM on 1/19/11.

13. In HVIS outside of HV19 - one sprinkler head covered in dust
This finding was confirmed by the Director of Public Safety and Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 10:21 AM on 1/19/11.

14. Room 4C21A - sprinkler was missing an escutcheon plate
This finding was confirmed by the Director of Public Safety at 11:20 AM on 1/19/11.

15. Outside of Room 4B29 - sprinkler was missing an escutcheon plate
This finding was confirmed by Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 11:21 AM on 1/19/11.

16. In front of 2A46 - sprinkler was missing an escutcheon plate
This finding was confirmed by the hospital's Life Safety Officer at 9:40 AM on 1/20/11.

17. Room 2525 - sprinkler was missing an escutcheon plate
This finding was confirmed by the hospital's Life Safety Officer at 10:00 AM on 1/20/11.

18. Room 2525B - sprinkler was missing an escutcheon plate
This finding was confirmed by the hospital's Life Safety Officer at 10:01 AM on 1/20/11.

19. Lower level laundry - multiple sprinkler heads covered with dust
This finding was confirmed by the hospital's Fire Protection Supervisor at 1:31 PM on 1/20/11.

20. Room 1743A - four ceiling penetrations, unsealed
This finding was confirmed by Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 1:38 PM on 1/20/11.

21. Room 1743 - two ceiling tiles missing
This finding was confirmed by Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 1:40 PM on 1/20/11.

22. Room L360 - storage within 18 inches of the sprinkler head
This finding was confirmed by the hospital's Fire Protection Supervisor at 2:10 PM on 1/20/11.

23. Room 1612C - sprinkler was missing an escutcheon plate
This finding was confirmed by the hospital's Life Safety Officer at 2:25 PM on 1/20/11.

24. Room 1809 - sprinkler was missing an escutcheon plate
This finding was confirmed by the hospital's Life Safety Officer at 2:30 PM on 1/20/11.

25. Room LE85 - two ceiling tiles missing
This finding was confirmed by Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 3:07 PM on 1/20/11.

26. Lobby of Women's building (outside of suite 1905) - multiple dusty sprinkler heads
This finding was confirmed by Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 1:54 PM on 1/21/11.

27. Front of 1905G and 1905M - multiple dusty sprinkler heads
This finding was confirmed by Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 1:55 PM on 1/21/11.

28. Room L141 - sprinkler was missing an escutcheon plate
This finding was confirmed by the Director of Public Safety and the hospital's Life Safety Officer at 11:15 AM on 1/21/11.

29. Room L211A - sprinkler was missing an escutcheon plate
This finding was confirmed by the Director of Public Safety and the hospital's Life Safety Officer at 11:30 AM on 1/21/11.

30. Room L200 - sprinkler was missing an escutcheon plate
This finding was confirmed by the Director of Public Safety and the hospital's Life Safety Officer at 11:35 AM on 1/21/11.

Based on observation and staff interview, it was determined that the automatic sprinkler system was not maintained in compliance with NFPA 25. Findings include:

NFPA 25 (2000) 2-2.1.1 states, "...Sprinklers shall be free of corrosion, foreign materials..."

A. During a tour of Suite 100 in MAP I on 1/20/11, 3 out of 6 (50%) sprinkler heads were observed to be covered with dust.

B. During a tour of the third floor of MAP II on 1/20/11, multiple ceiling tiles were observed to be missing.

These findings were confirmed upon discovery by the hospital's Fire Protection Supervisor at 9:42 AM.

Based on observation and staff interview, it was determined that medical gases were not stored in accordance with NFPA 99, Standard for Health Care Facilities. Findings include:

During a tour of Wilmington Hospital on 1/25/11, one (1) unsecured oxygen bottle was observed in room 7290A. This finding was confirmed by Mechanical Engineering Manager A on 1/25/11 at 10:03 AM.

Based on observation and staff interview, it was determined that medical gases were stored in accordance with NFPA 99, Standard for Health Care Facilities. Findings include:

Tours conducted at Christiana Hospital on 1/19 and 1/21/11 revealed the following:

1. Room 2369A - four unsecured oxygen bottles were found
This finding was confirmed by the Director of Public Safety and Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 9:25 AM on 1/19/11.

2. Room 2569 - two oxygen bottles were unsecured and laying on the floor
This finding was confirmed by the Director of Public Safety at 10:22 AM on 1/19/11.

3. Room 1950 - three unsecured oxygen bottles were found
This finding was confirmed by Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 2:05 PM on 1/21/11.

Based on observation and staff interview, it was determined that the hospital failed to ensure that electrical equipment was in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electric Code. Findings include:

Observation at 10:03 AM on 1/20/11, revealed that in room 2218 of MAP II, storage was found in front of the electrical panel. Also in room 1204, multiple appliances were plugged into one power strip.

These findings were confirmed by the hospital's Fire Protection Supervisor at the time of discovery.

Based on observation and staff interview, it was determined that the hospital failed to ensure that electrical equipment was in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electric Code. Findings include:

Observation on 1/25/11 at Wilmington Hospital revealed the following:

1. Room 6174 - multiple appliances plugged into a power strip
This finding was confirmed by the hospital's Life Safety Officer on 1/25/11 at 10:30 AM.

2. Room 5171- multiple appliances plugged into a power strip
This finding was confirmed by the hospital's Life Safety Officer on 1/25/11 at 11:00 AM.

3. Room 4005 - multiple appliances plugged into a power strip
This finding was confirmed by the hospital's Life Safety Officer on 1/25/11 at 12:50 PM.

4. Room 1236 - multiple appliances plugged into a power strip
This finding was confirmed by the hospital's Life Safety Officer on 1/25/11 at 2:20 PM.

Based on observation and staff interview, it was determined that the hospital failed to ensure that electrical equipment was in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electric Code. Findings include:

Tours conducted at Christiana Hospital on 1/18, 1/19, 1/20, 1/21 and 1/28/11 revealed the following:

1. Room 6D44 - has a power strip being used by multiple appliances
This finding was confirmed by the Director of Public Safety at 1:46 PM on 1/18/11

2. Room 2066 - has a power strip being used by multiple appliances
This finding was confirmed by the Director of Public Safety and Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 9:12 AM on 1/19/11.

3. Room 3D38 - has a power strip being used by multiple appliances
This finding was confirmed by the hospital's Life Safety Officer at 9:00 AM on 1/20/11.

4. Room 3A44 - has a power strip being used by multiple appliances
This finding was confirmed by the hospital's Life Safety Officer at 9:20 AM on 1/20/11.

5. Room 1778 - has a power strip being used by multiple appliances
This finding was confirmed by Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 1:30 PM on 1/20/11.

6. Room L169 - has a power strip being used by multiple appliances
This finding was confirmed by the Director of Public Safety and Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 11:45 AM on 1/21/11.

7. Kitchen storage area - storage was observed in front of the electrical panel
This finding was confirmed by the hospital's Life Safety Officer at 9:50 AM on 1/28/11.

Based on observation and staff interview, it was determined that the hospital failed to ensure that electrical equipment was in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electric Code. Findings include:

A tour of the Helen Graham Cancer Center on 1/21/11 revealed the following:

1. Room 1450 - multiple appliances plugged into two (2) power strips

This finding was confirmed by Mechanical Engineering Manager A at 10:05 AM on 1/21/11.