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STEVENS COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER
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Tag No.: K0069
Based on documentation review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility has failed to ensure that 2 of 2 cleaning and inspections of the kitchen hood system protecting the cooking appliances have been completed. NFPA 96 8-3.1 per table 8-3.1, states that for moderate-volume cooking operations, the hood system and components shall be inspected and maintained semiannually by a properly trained, qualified, and certified company or person. This deficient practice could affect 2 of 25 patients, all kitchen staff and visitors.
Findings Include:
On facility tour between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM on 04/03/2014, during the review of all available documentation for the kitchen hood ventilation system inspection reports the facility could not provide any documentation showing that the kitchen hood/ventilation system has been completely cleaned and professionally inspected during the last 12 month time period.
This was confirmed by the Maintenance Supervisor (RH) at the time of the inspection.
LIFE SAFETY CODE STANDARD
Tag No.: K0069
Based on documentation review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility has failed to ensure that 2 of 2 cleaning and inspections of the kitchen hood system protecting the cooking appliances have been completed. NFPA 96 8-3.1 per table 8-3.1, states that for moderate-volume cooking operations, the hood system and components shall be inspected and maintained semiannually by a properly trained, qualified, and certified company or person. This deficient practice could affect 2 of 25 patients, all kitchen staff and visitors.
Findings Include:
On facility tour between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM on 04/03/2014, during the review of all available documentation for the kitchen hood ventilation system inspection reports the facility could not provide any documentation showing that the kitchen hood/ventilation system has been completely cleaned and professionally inspected during the last 12 month time period.
This was confirmed by the Maintenance Supervisor (RH) at the time of the inspection.