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BRAXTON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC
Electrical Equipment - Testing and Maintenanc
Tag No.: K0921
Based on observation and staff interview the facility failed to maintain Electrical Equipment-Testing and Maintenance in accordance with NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) 101 and 99. This deficient practice could affect all patients, staff, and visitors in the areas referenced. Facility census 7.
Findings include:
Document review on 06/14/22 at 9:50 a.m. revealed no evidence of the physical integrity, resistance, leakage current, and tough current tests for fixed and portable patient-care related electrical equipment (PCREE).
Interview on 06/14/22 at approximately 9:52 a.m. with the Engineering Supervisor verified these findings. The findings were also acknowledged by the Chief Executive Officer upon exit on 06/14/22 at approximately 11:30 a.m.