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Based on observations, the facility did not assure that suites of rooms meet the requirements.
Section 18.2.5.7 requires suites of rooms, other than patient sleeping rooms, to not exceed 10,000 square feet in size.

THE FINDINGS INCLUDE:

Mugar Building - Cardiac Cath Lab Suite:

- Observations on the afternoon of January 15, 2010 revealed that this suite is 14,800 square feet in size.
This was confirmed by the Director of Facilities.

NOTE: This item meets the FSES and therefore does not require correction.

Based on observations, the facility did not assure that suites of rooms meet the requirements.
Section 19.2.5.7 requires suites of rooms, other than patient sleeping rooms, to not exceed 10,000 square feet in size.

THE FINDINGS INCLUDE:

Main Building - Operating Room/PACU/Open Heart Suite:

1. Observations on the afternoon of January 15, 2010 revealed that this suite is 13,800 square feet in size.

Main Building - Emergency Department:

2. Observations on the afternoon of January 15, 2010 revealed that this suite is 15,500 square feet in size.

Main Building - Radiology Suite:

3. Observations on the afternoon of January 15, 2010 revealed that this suite is 12,500 square feet in size.

Main Building - Ambulatory Surgery Suite:

4. Observations on the afternoon of January 15, 2010 revealed that this suite is 12,900 square feet in size.

These were confirmed by the Director of Facilities.

NOTE: These items meet the FSES and therefore do not require correction.