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SUMMIT OAKS HOSPITAL
MAINTENANCE OF PHYSICAL PLANT
Tag No.: A0701
Repeat Deficiency
Based on observation, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that it complied with the suicide prevention regulations as provided in the most recent edition of the Federal Guidelines for Construction and Equipment of Hospital and Medical Facilities.
Findings include:
1. On a tour of the Child/Adolescent Treatment Unit (TU4) on 3/23/10 between 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM, in the presence of Staff #8, the following conditions were observed that indicated that the hospital environment was not safe:
a. The sink plumbing fixtures in the patient bathrooms were exposed, and were of the type and design that could support a patient's weight in a suicide attempt.
b. Non-vandal-proof fasteners, such as phillip's-head and flat-head screws, were observed throughout the unit. For example, on electrical outlet faceplates and switchplates.
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