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A revisit onsite survey was conducted on June 27, 2012 to verify corrective actions of specific allegations outlined in the deficiency list for the life safety code inspection of January 10-13, 2012.

During this revisit survey, the remainder of the building was surveyed in accordance with the facility's plan of correction for Tag 130. The surveyors were denied access to these portions of the building during the original survey; and now the facility had access to these portions for the walk through inspection and will correct deficiencies in these portions in accordance with their plan of correction.

The following items were cited as deficiencies as a result of surveying this additional area of the building:

1. The exit corridor leading from Exam room #12 down the exit discharge to the public way was obstructed and contained storage of medical equipment and office equipment. (wheel chairs, oxygen bottles, copier, and boxes) Egress pathways shall be maintain for instant use during emergencies.

NFPA 101, 7.1.10 Means of Egress Reliability.
7.1.10.1 Means of egress shall be continuously maintained free of all obstructions or impediments to full instant use in the case of fire or other emergency.