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BOONE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC
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Tag No.: K0077
Based on observation and staff interview, it was determined the hospital failed to maintain the medical gas system in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 99, Chapter 4.
Findings include:
1. On 10/17/11 at approximately 2:00 p.m., a revisit of the hospital liquid oxygen supply system was conducted. At this time the main emergency alarms/switches were not wired to the hospital panel.
a. Main Low Level.
b. Reserve- in-Use/Main Low Pressure
2. On 10/17/11 at approximately 2:15 p.m., an interview with the maintenance director revealed that the alarms/switches have not been wired to the hospital panel. The new emergency panel was not installed as of this date 10/17/11.