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Based on observation and staff interview the facility failed to provide a placard for the Class K fire extinguisher that stated that the fire protection system shall be activated prior to using the fire extinguisher. This deficient practice would lead to a misuse of the fire extinguisher preventing the fire from being extinguished. The facility census was 48.
Findings are:
Observation on 5-12-16 at 12:57 pm revealed the Class K fire extinguisher in the kitchen and in the cafeteria did not have a placard that stated that the fire protection system shall be activated prior to using the fire extinguisher.
During an interview on 5-12-16 at 12:57 pm observations were acknowledged and verified by Maintenance Staff A.

NFPA Standard:
NFPA 10 1998 ed. 2-3.2.1 A placard shall be conspicuously placed near the extinguisher that states that the fire protection system shall be activated prior to using the fire extinguisher.

Based on observation and interview, this facility did not provide unobstructed corridors that provide a clear path of egress. Exiting corridors shall be fee of obstructions to provide a reliable means of egress. This deficient practice can limit and/or delay evacuation in the event of an emergency. This facility census was 48 patients.

Findings are:
Observation on 5-12-16 at 1:45 pm of the C-Section corridor revealed the corridor was being obstructed by two metal carts, bassenette filled with pillows.

During an interview 5-12-16 at 1:45 pm, Maintenance A confirmed the findings

NFPA Standard:
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. 2000 NFPA 101, 7.1.10.1