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Based on observation, it was determined that, the facility failed to enclose stairwells between floors.

Findings include:

1. On 5/12/10, at 9:40 AM, in the presence of Staff #5, the door to the rear stair had been removed.

Based on observation, it was determined that, the facility failed to ensure doors to hazardous areas are self closing.

Findings include:

1. On 5/11/10, at 1:45 PM, in the presence of Staff #5, in the lower level equipment storage room, the door was held open with a wood chock.

Based on observation, it was determined that, the facility failed to provide emergency lighting.

Findings include:

1. On 5/12/10, at 10:05 AM, in the presence of Staff #5, the middle rear exit light could not light.

Based on observation, it was determined that, the facility failed to ensure exit and directional signs are displayed in accordance with section 7.10 with continuous illumination also served by the emergency lighting system.

Findings include:

1. On 5/12/10, at 9:35 AM, in the presence of Staff #5, the north rear exit light was not lit.

Based on observation, it was determined that, the facility failed to continuously maintain the sprinkler system.

Findings include:

1. On 5/11/10, at 11:30 AM, in the presence of Staff #5, in the Clinical Observation Unit storage room, linen was stored within 18" of the sprinkler.

Based on observation, it was determined that, the facility failed to protect medical gas storage in accordance with NFPA 99.

Findings include:

1. On 5/11/10, at 11:25 AM, in the presence of Staff #5, in the Clinical Observation Unit soiled utility room, an oxygen tank was unsecured.

Based on observation, it was determined that, the facility failed to ensure wiring was in accordance with NFPA 70.

Findings include:

1. On 5/12/10, at 11:40 AM, in the presence of Staff #5, in the Satellite Emergency Department (SED) mens room, wires were exposed at a wall mounted sensor box.

Based on observation, it was determined that, the facility failed to enclose stairwells between floors.

Findings include:

1. On 5/12/10, at 9:40 AM, in the presence of Staff #5, the door to the rear stair had been removed.

Based on observation, it was determined that, the facility failed to ensure doors to hazardous areas are self closing.

Findings include:

1. On 5/11/10, at 1:45 PM, in the presence of Staff #5, in the lower level equipment storage room, the door was held open with a wood chock.

Based on observation, it was determined that, the facility failed to provide emergency lighting.

Findings include:

1. On 5/12/10, at 10:05 AM, in the presence of Staff #5, the middle rear exit light could not light.

Based on observation, it was determined that, the facility failed to ensure exit and directional signs are displayed in accordance with section 7.10 with continuous illumination also served by the emergency lighting system.

Findings include:

1. On 5/12/10, at 9:35 AM, in the presence of Staff #5, the north rear exit light was not lit.

Based on observation, it was determined that, the facility failed to continuously maintain the sprinkler system.

Findings include:

1. On 5/11/10, at 11:30 AM, in the presence of Staff #5, in the Clinical Observation Unit storage room, linen was stored within 18" of the sprinkler.

Based on observation, it was determined that, the facility failed to protect medical gas storage in accordance with NFPA 99.

Findings include:

1. On 5/11/10, at 11:25 AM, in the presence of Staff #5, in the Clinical Observation Unit soiled utility room, an oxygen tank was unsecured.

Based on observation, it was determined that, the facility failed to ensure wiring was in accordance with NFPA 70.

Findings include:

1. On 5/12/10, at 11:40 AM, in the presence of Staff #5, in the Satellite Emergency Department (SED) mens room, wires were exposed at a wall mounted sensor box.