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AVERA CREIGHTON HOSPITAL
Portable Space Heaters
Tag No.: K0781
Based on observation and interview, the facility allowed the use of portable electric space heaters in an office and a nurse's station, with no documentation on maximum temperature of the heating element. This deficient practice increased the potential of a fire. The facility has the capacity for 17 beds with a census of 3 on the day of survey.
Findings are:
Observations on 5-8-24 between 10:05 am and 10:40 am revealed portable electric heating devices in the Cardiac Rehab office and in the Nurse's Station.
During interviews on 5-8-24 between 10:05 am and 10:40 am, Maintenance Staff A confirmed the portable electric heaters.
NFPA Standard:
2012 NFPA 101, 19.7.8
Portable space heating devices shall be prohibited in all health care occupancies, unless both of the following criteria are met:
(1) Such devices are used only in nonsleeping staff and employee areas.
(2) The heating elements of such devices do not exceed 212°F (100°C)