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Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to arrange exit access so that exits are readily accessible at all times in 1 of 5 smoke compartments on the first floor. The findings were:

Observation on 09/15/15 at 10:53 AM revealed door locks that required special knowledge or effort for operation from the egress side. When locked the four office doors in the admissions office required more than one releasing operation. At the time of the observations the Facility Maintenance Manager acknowledged the locks on the doors.

Ref:
2000 NFPA 101, Sections 19.2.2.2.1 and 7.2.1.5.4

Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to provide the minimum number of receptacles in patient care areas accordance with NFPA 99. The findings were:

Observation of OR suite on 09/15/15 at 11:14 AM revealed two multiple outlet adapters. One adapter was laying on the floor, while the other adapter was laying in the bottom of the monitoring cart unattached. At the time of the observation the Facility Maintenance Manager acknowledged the multiple outlet adapters, and stated he was aware they needed to be attached to the equipment carts.

Ref:
1999 NFPA 99, Section 3-3.2.1.2 (2)

Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to arrange exit access so that exits are readily accessible at all times in 1 of 5 smoke compartments on the first floor. The findings were:

Observation on 09/15/15 at 10:53 AM revealed door locks that required special knowledge or effort for operation from the egress side. When locked the four office doors in the admissions office required more than one releasing operation. At the time of the observations the Facility Maintenance Manager acknowledged the locks on the doors.

Ref:
2000 NFPA 101, Sections 19.2.2.2.1 and 7.2.1.5.4

Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to provide the minimum number of receptacles in patient care areas accordance with NFPA 99. The findings were:

Observation of OR suite on 09/15/15 at 11:14 AM revealed two multiple outlet adapters. One adapter was laying on the floor, while the other adapter was laying in the bottom of the monitoring cart unattached. At the time of the observation the Facility Maintenance Manager acknowledged the multiple outlet adapters, and stated he was aware they needed to be attached to the equipment carts.

Ref:
1999 NFPA 99, Section 3-3.2.1.2 (2)