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Based on observation and interview, it was determined three of three (Operating Rooms (ORs) #1, and #2 and the endoscopy procedure room) procedure rooms were not protected by either isolated power or Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs); nor, was there evidence presented a risk assessment had been performed to indicate the ORs were not to be considered as "wet locations" in which the receptacles need to be protected. The failed practice had the potential to affect all patients and staff in the ORs because it could not be assured that any electrical equipment connected to the receptacles would not present a shock hazard. Findings follow:

A. While touring the facility on 04/10/18 at 2:00 PM, observation showed:
1) The receptacles in OR#1 were neither connected to an isolated electrical panel; nor, were they Ground Fault Circuit Interrupting (GFCI).
2) The receptacles in OR#2 were neither connected to an isolated electrical panel; nor, were they GFCI.
3) The receptacles in the Endoscopy Procedure Room were neither connected to an isolated electrical panel; nor, were they GFCI.
B. During the tour, the Director of Plant Operations verified the receptacles were not protected by either an isolation panel or were they GFCI and no evidence was presented to indicate that a risk assessment had been performed to determine that the receptacles did not need to be protected in the above manner.
C. See K913.

Referenced codes: NFPA 99, 2012 Edition, Sections: 6.3.2.2.8.4, 6.3.2.2.8.7; NFPA 70, 2011 Edition, Article: 517.20