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Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to provide no impediments to the closing of doors, suitable means for keeping the doors closed, and replacement of roller latches on doors accessing the egress corridors in 2 of 5 smoke compartments. The findings were:

1. Observation of the Soiled and Clean Utility Rooms in the Emergency Department on 3/13/14 at 4:01 PM revealed that roller latches were installed on the doors to the corridor. The Plant Operations Manager indicated at the time of the observation that he thought all roller latches had been replaced, but agreed that these latches were missed.

2. Observation of the Emergency Department's (Major Trauma Room/Minor Trauma Room/Nurse Station) suite on 3/13/14 at 4:06 PM showed a pair of automatic-closing opposite swinging corridor doors was not equipped with latching hardware to keep the door fully closed and tight to the door stops when in the closed position. The Plant Operations Manager concurred at the time of the observation that the doors did not provide a positive latch.

Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to provide protection of hazardous areas from adjacent corridors and non-hazardous rooms in 1 of 5 smoke compartments. The findings were:

1. Observation of the Clean Linen Closet on 3/13/14 at 1:41 PM revealed that the room was over 50 sq. ft. and that no closer was provided on the door. The Plant Operations Manager verified at the time of the observation that a closer was not provided on the door.

2. Observation of Patient Room 218 on 3/13/14 at 1:50 PM revealed that the room was being utilized as a storage area and that no closer was provided on the door. The Plant Operations Manager verified at the time of the observation that the room was utilized as overflow storage and that a closer was not provided on the door.

3. Observation of the Old Dark Room on 3/13/14 at 2:28 PM revealed the space was utilized as storage and that no closer was provided on the door. The Plant Operations Manager verified at the time of the observation that the room was utilized as overflow storage and that a closer was not provided on the door.

4. Observation of the Boiler Room on 3/13/14 at 4:50 PM showed a lack of the required 2-hour fire barrier separation between this room and the adjacent Generator Room as fire dampers were not provided. The Plant Operations Manager verified at that time that the openings were not provided with the required fire dampers to maintain the 2-hour separation.

5. Observation of the exit stairway in the Gottsche building on 3/14/14 at 8:13 AM revealed that the fire door at the top of the stairway was held open with a wooden door chock. The plant operations staff verified at the time of the observation that the door was held open by a door chock and removed it at the time of the survey.

6. Observation of the Receiving Room on 3/14/14 at 8:38 AM revealed that the door closer had been removed at the secondary exit. Also, the main entrance door was held open with a wooden door chock. Plant operations staff #1 verified at that time that the closer had been removed for staff convenience, and that the entrance door was typically chocked open.

7. Observation of the Laundry Room on 3/14/14 at 8:40 AM revealed that the door was held open with a wooden door chock. At the time of observation, plant operations staff #1 verified that the door was typically chocked open.

8. Observation of the Elevator Machine Room on 3/14/14 at 9:06 AM revealed that no closer was installed. At the time of the observation, plant operations staff #1 verified that the door did not have a closer.

Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to provide the separation of hazardous areas from other spaces by smoke resisting partitions and doors.

Observation of the trash collection area at the east end of the basement exit access corridor on 3/14/14 at 8:33 AM revealed that two large (4' x 6') wheeled dumpsters filled with trash and bio-hazard materials, a cart (2' x4') filled with collapsed card board boxes, and two wheeled janitor carts with trash in total would occupy an area of approximately 100 to 150 square feet. At the time of the observation, plant maintenance staff #1 verified the use of this trash collection area was a standard operation procedure for the facility.

Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to continuously maintain a means of egress free of obstructions or impediments to full instant use in case of fire or emergency. The findings were:

1. Observation of the means of egress through the basement corridor on 3/14/14 at 8:34 AM revealed that waste collection bins were being stored in the corridor outside of the Clean Laundry Room. The bins reduced the corridor width by approximately 4 to 5 feet. The bins were over 50% filled and produced a pungent odor throughout the corridor. At the time of the observation, the Plant Operations Manager verified that the corridor is typically utilized for storage of the waste bins.

2. Observation of the means of egress through the adjacent Gottsche building on 3/14/14 at 8:17 AM revealed that the exit landing to an exterior stairwell was being utilized for storage of trash bags which blocked approximately 50% of the stair width and made it difficult to open the exit door. At the time of the observation, plant operations staff #1 stated that he was unaware that trash was being stored in this location, and that they would have it removed as it impacted their required means of egress from the basement.

3. Observation of the means of egress through the adjacent Gottsche building on 3/14/14 at 8:19 AM revealed that a wooden screen door had been installed at the inside of a required exit. The in-swinging screen door blocked and limited visibility of the panic hardware at the out-swinging exit door. At the time of the observation, plant operations staff #1 stated that he was unaware of the screen door and would request for it to be removed.

Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to provide emergency lighting in 1 of 5 smoke compartments. The findings were:

Observation of the corridor serving the OB shower room and bathing room on 3/13/14 at 2:04 PM revealed that the illumination of the means of egress was not continuous during the time of occupancy - 24 hours. A wall switch opened the lighting circuit resulting in no illumination that was powered by the emergency generator system. The Plant Operations Manager verified at the time that 24 hour illumination was not available in this area.

Based on documentation review and staff interview, the facility failed to demonstrate an approved maintenance and testing program. The findings were:

1. Document review and staff interview of the testing and maintenance documentation on 3/13/14 from 8:30 AM to 12 PM revealed no record of the 90 minute annual emergency battery-powered light tests. No plant operations policy was made available during the survey. The Plant Operations Manager verified at that time that no records exist.

Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to maintain exit signage with continuous illumination. The findings were:

1. Observation of the means of egress in the basement through the adjacent Gottsche building on 3/14/14 at 8:13 AM revealed that the exit sign at the top of the exit stairway was not illuminated due to bulb failure. At the time of the observation, plant operations staff #1 stated he was unaware of the failure and would perform the required maintenance.

2. Observation of the direction of travel through the adjacent Gottsche building on 3/14/14 at 8:21 AM revealed that once exiting the hospital into the Gottsche building at the basement level the path of travel to the nearest exit was not apparent, and no signage was provided. The plant operations staff verified at that time that the path of egress was not apparent and indicated that they would install an additional exit sign.

Based on documentation review and staff interview, the facility failed to demonstrate an approved maintenance and testing program. The findings were:

1. Document review and staff interview of the testing and maintenance documentation on 3/13/14 from 8:30 AM to 12 PM revealed no record of the annual manual pull tests for 2013. Policy review revealed annual tests were to be conducted by plant operations staff. The Plant Operations Manager verified at that time that no records exist.

2. Review of the testing and maintenance documentation on 3/13/14 from 8:30 AM to 12 PM revealed from the fire drill records that the fire alarm system activation were not performed in April and July of 2013. The Plant Operations Manager verified at that time that no records exist.

3. Review of the testing and maintenance documentation on 3/13/14 from 8:30 AM to 12 PM revealed no records of annual smoke damper operation tests for 2013. No plant operations policy was made available during the survey. The Plant Operations Manager verified at that time that no records exist.

4. Review of the testing and maintenance documentation on 3/13/14 from 8:30 AM to 12 PM revealed no records of annual in place smoke detector testing for 2013. No plant operations policy was made available during the survey. The Plant Operations Manager verified at that time that no records exist.

Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to provide an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in 1 of 5 smoke compartments. The findings were:

Observation of the basement Computer Room on 3/13/14 at 4:48 PM discovered the removal of a sprinkler head above an equipment rack. The Plant Operation Manager verified at that time that the sprinkler head was removed at the request of the IT Manager. The IT Manager confirmed during the observation that the head was removed because of the potential water damage to the computer equipment.

Based on documentation review and staff interview, the facility failed to demonstrate an approved maintenance and testing program, and to maintain the listed sprinkler assemblies. The findings were:

1. Document review and staff interview of the testing and maintenance documentation on 3/13/14 from 8:30 AM to 12 PM revealed no record of the quarterly water flow alarm device tests for the last quarter of 2013. No plant operations policy was made available during the survey. At that time, the Plant Operations Manager verified that no records exist.

2. Document review and staff interview of the testing and maintenance documentation on 3/13/14 from 8:30 AM to 12 PM revealed no record of the quarterly main drain tests for the last quarter of 2013. No plant operations policy was made available during the survey. At that time, the Plant Operations Manager verified that no records exist.

3. Observation of the ceiling in Room #217 on 3/13/14 at 1:58 PM and ceiling in the OR at 2:04 PM showed a missing sprinkler head escutcheon ring with a resulting gap around the sprinkler piping. At that time the Plant Operations Manager verified that the escutcheons were not installed.

4. Observation of the ceiling in the laundry area on 3/14/14 at 9:47 AM revealed missing suspended ceiling tiles. At the time of the observation, plant operation staff #1 verified the tiles were missing due to prior plumbing system maintenance and have not been replaced.

Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to maintain relative humidity levels in anesthetizing locations. The findings were:

Observation of the OR Room on 3/13/14 at 3:29 PM revealed that a residential grade thermometer and humidistat were located within the OR and utilized to log temperature and relative humidity levels within the space. Further interview with the Plant Operations Manager and the OR Nurse on duty at that time revealed that the central humidity control systems had been disabled shortly after being installed approximately 7 years ago, and have never been utilized to control relative humidity levels in the space. Subsequence observation on 3/14/14 at 9:17 AM in the mechanical room revealed the two humidifiers were not operational. Additional interview at that time revealed that the central plant does computer monitoring system that logs OR humidity levels, but that information was not being shared with the OR staff. Comparisons of the central plant RH readings were not comparable to those indicated by the residential grade humidistat located in the OR. Readings differed by approximately 30%. At the time of the observation, the Plant Operations Manager and OR Nurse #1 verified that humidity levels are not being controlled in the OR area.

Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to provide a room having minimum 2-hour fire rating for the emergency generator per the requirements of NFPA 99 Section 4.4.1.1.8.1(A). The findings were:

Observation of the Generator Room on 3/13/14 at 4:53 PM showed two unprotected openings (24" x 24" air transfer) between this room and the adjacent Boiler Room. These air transfer openings appeared to provide the required combustion air for the generator, and fire dampers were not provided to maintain the 2-hour rating. The Plant Operations Manager verified at that time that these openings were unprotected and penetrated the 2-hour separation required for the generator enclosure.

Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to provide electrical wiring and equipment in accordance with the LSC and NFPA 70. The findings were:

1. Observation of the fireplace in the Lobby on 3/13/14 at 1:16 PM showed an extension cord being utilized from an electrical receptacle adjacent to the fireplace to power simulated flaming logs. At the time of the observation, the Plant Operations Manager verified that the extension cord was regularly utilized for the stated purpose.

2. Observation of the electrical receptacle behind the vending machines in the Lobby on 3/13/14 at 1:19 PM revealed that the receptacle faceplate cover was missing. The Plant Operations Manager verified at the time of the observation that the faceplate cover was missing.

3. Observation of the OR equipment area on 3/13/14 at 2:44 PM revealed that a blue pole-mounted power tap with no circuit breaker was being utilized to power several adjacent pieces of equipment. At the time of the observation, the Plant Operations Manager and OR Nurse #1 verified that the power tap was regularly utilized in this manner.

4. Observation of the OR lounge area on 3/13/14 at 2:42 PM revealed that a blue extension cord was connected to a power tap and routed across the room to power a staff provided crock pot. At the time of the observation, the Plant Operations Manager and OR Nurse #1 verified that the power tap and extension cord were regularly utilized in this manner.

5. Observation of the OR Clean Room on 3/13/14 at 2:56 PM revealed that the power cord of a wall-mounted Seal-A-Meal II had been field modified to incorporate a non-polarized two-pronged plug. The original device wiring was identified as requiring a polarized two-pronged plug. The Plant Operations Manager verified at that time that the plug had been field modified.

6. Observation of the OR Room on 3/13/14 at 3:05 PM revealed that electrical outlets served by the critical branch system did not have a distinctive color to be readily recognizable from the other receptacles in the area. The Plant Operations Manager verified at the time of the observation that the receptacles were installed without distinguishable identification.

Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to maintain the required service clearances for elevator equipment. The findings were:

Observation of the Elevator Machine Room on 3/14/14 at 9:06 AM revealed that the room was being utilized for storage. At the time of the observation, plant operation staff #1 verified that the space is used for storage overflow.

Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to provide no impediments to the closing of doors, suitable means for keeping the doors closed, and replacement of roller latches on doors accessing the egress corridors in 2 of 5 smoke compartments. The findings were:

1. Observation of the Soiled and Clean Utility Rooms in the Emergency Department on 3/13/14 at 4:01 PM revealed that roller latches were installed on the doors to the corridor. The Plant Operations Manager indicated at the time of the observation that he thought all roller latches had been replaced, but agreed that these latches were missed.

2. Observation of the Emergency Department's (Major Trauma Room/Minor Trauma Room/Nurse Station) suite on 3/13/14 at 4:06 PM showed a pair of automatic-closing opposite swinging corridor doors was not equipped with latching hardware to keep the door fully closed and tight to the door stops when in the closed position. The Plant Operations Manager concurred at the time of the observation that the doors did not provide a positive latch.

Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to provide protection of hazardous areas from adjacent corridors and non-hazardous rooms in 1 of 5 smoke compartments. The findings were:

1. Observation of the Clean Linen Closet on 3/13/14 at 1:41 PM revealed that the room was over 50 sq. ft. and that no closer was provided on the door. The Plant Operations Manager verified at the time of the observation that a closer was not provided on the door.

2. Observation of Patient Room 218 on 3/13/14 at 1:50 PM revealed that the room was being utilized as a storage area and that no closer was provided on the door. The Plant Operations Manager verified at the time of the observation that the room was utilized as overflow storage and that a closer was not provided on the door.

3. Observation of the Old Dark Room on 3/13/14 at 2:28 PM revealed the space was utilized as storage and that no closer was provided on the door. The Plant Operations Manager verified at the time of the observation that the room was utilized as overflow storage and that a closer was not provided on the door.

4. Observation of the Boiler Room on 3/13/14 at 4:50 PM showed a lack of the required 2-hour fire barrier separation between this room and the adjacent Generator Room as fire dampers were not provided. The Plant Operations Manager verified at that time that the openings were not provided with the required fire dampers to maintain the 2-hour separation.

5. Observation of the exit stairway in the Gottsche building on 3/14/14 at 8:13 AM revealed that the fire door at the top of the stairway was held open with a wooden door chock. The plant operations staff verified at the time of the observation that the door was held open by a door chock and removed it at the time of the survey.

6. Observation of the Receiving Room on 3/14/14 at 8:38 AM revealed that the door closer had been removed at the secondary exit. Also, the main entrance door was held open with a wooden door chock. Plant operations staff #1 verified at that time that the closer had been removed for staff convenience, and that the entrance door was typically chocked open.

7. Observation of the Laundry Room on 3/14/14 at 8:40 AM revealed that the door was held open with a wooden door chock. At the time of observation, plant operations staff #1 verified that the door was typically chocked open.

8. Observation of the Elevator Machine Room on 3/14/14 at 9:06 AM revealed that no closer was installed. At the time of the observation, plant operations staff #1 verified that the door did not have a closer.

Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to provide the separation of hazardous areas from other spaces by smoke resisting partitions and doors.

Observation of the trash collection area at the east end of the basement exit access corridor on 3/14/14 at 8:33 AM revealed that two large (4' x 6') wheeled dumpsters filled with trash and bio-hazard materials, a cart (2' x4') filled with collapsed card board boxes, and two wheeled janitor carts with trash in total would occupy an area of approximately 100 to 150 square feet. At the time of the observation, plant maintenance staff #1 verified the use of this trash collection area was a standard operation procedure for the facility.

Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to continuously maintain a means of egress free of obstructions or impediments to full instant use in case of fire or emergency. The findings were:

1. Observation of the means of egress through the basement corridor on 3/14/14 at 8:34 AM revealed that waste collection bins were being stored in the corridor outside of the Clean Laundry Room. The bins reduced the corridor width by approximately 4 to 5 feet. The bins were over 50% filled and produced a pungent odor throughout the corridor. At the time of the observation, the Plant Operations Manager verified that the corridor is typically utilized for storage of the waste bins.

2. Observation of the means of egress through the adjacent Gottsche building on 3/14/14 at 8:17 AM revealed that the exit landing to an exterior stairwell was being utilized for storage of trash bags which blocked approximately 50% of the stair width and made it difficult to open the exit door. At the time of the observation, plant operations staff #1 stated that he was unaware that trash was being stored in this location, and that they would have it removed as it impacted their required means of egress from the basement.

3. Observation of the means of egress through the adjacent Gottsche building on 3/14/14 at 8:19 AM revealed that a wooden screen door had been installed at the inside of a required exit. The in-swinging screen door blocked and limited visibility of the panic hardware at the out-swinging exit door. At the time of the observation, plant operations staff #1 stated that he was unaware of the screen door and would request for it to be removed.

Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to provide emergency lighting in 1 of 5 smoke compartments. The findings were:

Observation of the corridor serving the OB shower room and bathing room on 3/13/14 at 2:04 PM revealed that the illumination of the means of egress was not continuous during the time of occupancy - 24 hours. A wall switch opened the lighting circuit resulting in no illumination that was powered by the emergency generator system. The Plant Operations Manager verified at the time that 24 hour illumination was not available in this area.

Based on documentation review and staff interview, the facility failed to demonstrate an approved maintenance and testing program. The findings were:

1. Document review and staff interview of the testing and maintenance documentation on 3/13/14 from 8:30 AM to 12 PM revealed no record of the 90 minute annual emergency battery-powered light tests. No plant operations policy was made available during the survey. The Plant Operations Manager verified at that time that no records exist.

Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to maintain exit signage with continuous illumination. The findings were:

1. Observation of the means of egress in the basement through the adjacent Gottsche building on 3/14/14 at 8:13 AM revealed that the exit sign at the top of the exit stairway was not illuminated due to bulb failure. At the time of the observation, plant operations staff #1 stated he was unaware of the failure and would perform the required maintenance.

2. Observation of the direction of travel through the adjacent Gottsche building on 3/14/14 at 8:21 AM revealed that once exiting the hospital into the Gottsche building at the basement level the path of travel to the nearest exit was not apparent, and no signage was provided. The plant operations staff verified at that time that the path of egress was not apparent and indicated that they would install an additional exit sign.

Based on documentation review and staff interview, the facility failed to demonstrate an approved maintenance and testing program. The findings were:

1. Document review and staff interview of the testing and maintenance documentation on 3/13/14 from 8:30 AM to 12 PM revealed no record of the annual manual pull tests for 2013. Policy review revealed annual tests were to be conducted by plant operations staff. The Plant Operations Manager verified at that time that no records exist.

2. Review of the testing and maintenance documentation on 3/13/14 from 8:30 AM to 12 PM revealed from the fire drill records that the fire alarm system activation were not performed in April and July of 2013. The Plant Operations Manager verified at that time that no records exist.

3. Review of the testing and maintenance documentation on 3/13/14 from 8:30 AM to 12 PM revealed no records of annual smoke damper operation tests for 2013. No plant operations policy was made available during the survey. The Plant Operations Manager verified at that time that no records exist.

4. Review of the testing and maintenance documentation on 3/13/14 from 8:30 AM to 12 PM revealed no records of annual in place smoke detector testing for 2013. No plant operations policy was made available during the survey. The Plant Operations Manager verified at that time that no records exist.

Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to provide an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in 1 of 5 smoke compartments. The findings were:

Observation of the basement Computer Room on 3/13/14 at 4:48 PM discovered the removal of a sprinkler head above an equipment rack. The Plant Operation Manager verified at that time that the sprinkler head was removed at the request of the IT Manager. The IT Manager confirmed during the observation that the head was removed because of the potential water damage to the computer equipment.

Based on documentation review and staff interview, the facility failed to demonstrate an approved maintenance and testing program, and to maintain the listed sprinkler assemblies. The findings were:

1. Document review and staff interview of the testing and maintenance documentation on 3/13/14 from 8:30 AM to 12 PM revealed no record of the quarterly water flow alarm device tests for the last quarter of 2013. No plant operations policy was made available during the survey. At that time, the Plant Operations Manager verified that no records exist.

2. Document review and staff interview of the testing and maintenance documentation on 3/13/14 from 8:30 AM to 12 PM revealed no record of the quarterly main drain tests for the last quarter of 2013. No plant operations policy was made available during the survey. At that time, the Plant Operations Manager verified that no records exist.

3. Observation of the ceiling in Room #217 on 3/13/14 at 1:58 PM and ceiling in the OR at 2:04 PM showed a missing sprinkler head escutcheon ring with a resulting gap around the sprinkler piping. At that time the Plant Operations Manager verified that the escutcheons were not installed.

4. Observation of the ceiling in the laundry area on 3/14/14 at 9:47 AM revealed missing suspended ceiling tiles. At the time of the observation, plant operation staff #1 verified the tiles were missing due to prior plumbing system maintenance and have not been replaced.

Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to maintain relative humidity levels in anesthetizing locations. The findings were:

Observation of the OR Room on 3/13/14 at 3:29 PM revealed that a residential grade thermometer and humidistat were located within the OR and utilized to log temperature and relative humidity levels within the space. Further interview with the Plant Operations Manager and the OR Nurse on duty at that time revealed that the central humidity control systems had been disabled shortly after being installed approximately 7 years ago, and have never been utilized to control relative humidity levels in the space. Subsequence observation on 3/14/14 at 9:17 AM in the mechanical room revealed the two humidifiers were not operational. Additional interview at that time revealed that the central plant does computer monitoring system that logs OR humidity levels, but that information was not being shared with the OR staff. Comparisons of the central plant RH readings were not comparable to those indicated by the residential grade humidistat located in the OR. Readings differed by approximately 30%. At the time of the observation, the Plant Operations Manager and OR Nurse #1 verified that humidity levels are not being controlled in the OR area.

Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to provide a room having minimum 2-hour fire rating for the emergency generator per the requirements of NFPA 99 Section 4.4.1.1.8.1(A). The findings were:

Observation of the Generator Room on 3/13/14 at 4:53 PM showed two unprotected openings (24" x 24" air transfer) between this room and the adjacent Boiler Room. These air transfer openings appeared to provide the required combustion air for the generator, and fire dampers were not provided to maintain the 2-hour rating. The Plant Operations Manager verified at that time that these openings were unprotected and penetrated the 2-hour separation required for the generator enclosure.

Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to provide electrical wiring and equipment in accordance with the LSC and NFPA 70. The findings were:

1. Observation of the fireplace in the Lobby on 3/13/14 at 1:16 PM showed an extension cord being utilized from an electrical receptacle adjacent to the fireplace to power simulated flaming logs. At the time of the observation, the Plant Operations Manager verified that the extension cord was regularly utilized for the stated purpose.

2. Observation of the electrical receptacle behind the vending machines in the Lobby on 3/13/14 at 1:19 PM revealed that the receptacle faceplate cover was missing. The Plant Operations Manager verified at the time of the observation that the faceplate cover was missing.

3. Observation of the OR equipment area on 3/13/14 at 2:44 PM revealed that a blue pole-mounted power tap with no circuit breaker was being utilized to power several adjacent pieces of equipment. At the time of the observation, the Plant Operations Manager and OR Nurse #1 verified that the power tap was regularly utilized in this manner.

4. Observation of the OR lounge area on 3/13/14 at 2:42 PM revealed that a blue extension cord was connected to a power tap and routed across the room to power a staff provided crock pot. At the time of the observation, the Plant Operations Manager and OR Nurse #1 verified that the power tap and extension cord were regularly utilized in this manner.

5. Observation of the OR Clean Room on 3/13/14 at 2:56 PM revealed that the power cord of a wall-mounted Seal-A-Meal II had been field modified to incorporate a non-polarized two-pronged plug. The original device wiring was identified as requiring a polarized two-pronged plug. The Plant Operations Manager verified at that time that the plug had been field modified.

6. Observation of the OR Room on 3/13/14 at 3:05 PM revealed that electrical outlets served by the critical branch system did not have a distinctive color to be readily recognizable from the other receptacles in the area. The Plant Operations Manager verified at the time of the observation that the receptacles were installed without distinguishable identification.