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Based on observation, it was determined that the facility failed to protect gas in storage in accordance with NFPA 99 4-3.1.1.1.

Findings include:

1. On 4/30/12 at 10:50 AM, in the presence of Staff #16, it was observed in the basement mechanical room that 4 tanks of gas were not secured. NFPA 99 4-3.1.1.1 states cylinders in service and in storage shall be secured and located to prevent falling or being knocked over.

Based on observation, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure flammable liquids are stored in approved containers.

Findings include:

1. On 4/30/12 at 10:10 AM, in the presence of Staff #16, it was observed in the histology lab that the hazardous storage cabinet could not latch.

Based on observation, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure Alcohol Based Hand Rub dispensers (ABHR) are not installed above ignition sources.

Findings include:

1. On 4/30/12 at 11:10 AM, in the presence of Staff #16, it was observed in the MRI corridor that an ABHR was installed above an electrical outlet.

2. On 4/30/12 at 2:00 PM, in the presence of Staff #16, it was observed in EEG Room #350 that an ABHR was installed above an electrical switch.

Based on observation, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure Alcohol Based Hand Rub dispensers (ABHR) are not installed above ignition sources.

Findings include:

1. On 5/1/12 at 11:10 AM, in the presence of Staff #16, it was observed in Post Partum Room #350 that an ABHR was installed above an electrical outlet.

Based on observation, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure Alcohol Based Hand Rub dispensers (ABHR) are not installed above ignition sources.

Findings include:

1. On 5/1/12 at 2:15 AM, in the presence of Staff #16, it was observed in the CT Room that an ABHR was installed above an electrical switch.

2. On 5/1/12 at 2:30 PM, in the presence of Staff #16, it was observed in Mammo Room #A that an ABHR was installed above an electrical switch.

Based on observation, it was determined that the facility failed to protect gas in storage in accordance with NFPA 99 4-3.1.1.1.

Findings include:

1. On 4/30/12 at 10:50 AM, in the presence of Staff #16, it was observed in the basement mechanical room that 4 tanks of gas were not secured. NFPA 99 4-3.1.1.1 states cylinders in service and in storage shall be secured and located to prevent falling or being knocked over.

Based on observation, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure flammable liquids are stored in approved containers.

Findings include:

1. On 4/30/12 at 10:10 AM, in the presence of Staff #16, it was observed in the histology lab that the hazardous storage cabinet could not latch.