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SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER THIEF RIVER FALLS
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Tag No.: K0062
Observations and an interview with staff revealed that the automatic sprinkler system does not extend into the MRI trailer nor does the trailer have another suppression system installed. Failing to provide complete automatic fire sprinkler system through out the facility could affect all patients, staff and visitors, of this area if fire emergency occurs within the trailer.
Findings include:
During the facility tour on August 26, 2011, between 9:30 am and 10:15 am, observations and an interview with facility maintenance staff and the Director of Maintenance (CG) revealed that the MRI trailer that had been replaced in 2009 may not have any fire suppression systems installed in it and does not meet NFPA 101 "The Life Safety Code" 1999 edition section 19.7.6 as it is attached to fully sprinkler protected building.
On 12-13-2011 an interview with the Director of Maintenance revealed that the facility has run into delays on the installation of the fire supression system in the MRI unit.
This finding was verified by the Director of Maintenance (CG) during the facility tour and at the exit conference.