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Tag No.: K0142
Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure 2 of 2 hyperbaric chambers were provided with a secondary source of electrical power. NFPA 99, 19-2.7.2.1 requires all hyperbaric facilities intended for human occupancy shall contain an electrical service supplied from two independent sources of electric power. This deficient practice could affect all patients using the hyperbaric chambers located in the Reid Hospital Wound Care Center.
Findings include:
Based on observation on 03/09/11 during a tour of the Reid Hospital Wound Care Center with engineering technician # 1 at 2:30 p.m., the two hyperbaric chambers in the facility were wired to a breaker panel in the electrical room. Based on an interview with the Wound Care Center Director on 03/09/11 at 2:40 p.m., the hyperbaric chambers are used by burn patients and other patients with various diagnoses. Based on an interview with engineering technician # 1 on 03/09/11 at 2:50 p.m., the two hyperbaric chambers are not supplied with either a secondary electrical source of power from battery backup, or an emergency generator set.
LIFE SAFETY CODE STANDARD
Tag No.: K0142
Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure 2 of 2 hyperbaric chambers were provided with a secondary source of electrical power. NFPA 99, 19-2.7.2.1 requires all hyperbaric facilities intended for human occupancy shall contain an electrical service supplied from two independent sources of electric power. This deficient practice could affect all patients using the hyperbaric chambers located in the Reid Hospital Wound Care Center.
Findings include:
Based on observation on 03/09/11 during a tour of the Reid Hospital Wound Care Center with engineering technician # 1 at 2:30 p.m., the two hyperbaric chambers in the facility were wired to a breaker panel in the electrical room. Based on an interview with the Wound Care Center Director on 03/09/11 at 2:40 p.m., the hyperbaric chambers are used by burn patients and other patients with various diagnoses. Based on an interview with engineering technician # 1 on 03/09/11 at 2:50 p.m., the two hyperbaric chambers are not supplied with either a secondary electrical source of power from battery backup, or an emergency generator set.