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Based on surveyor observation on 4/2/14 at approximately 10:30A the facility failed to provide exit and directional signs in accordance with Section 7.10 & 18.2.10.1.

1. There was no directional exit sign located in the corridor outside of the emergency Room adjacent to the E.R./Radiology corridor.

2. The internally illuminated directional exit sign located on the ceiling in the corridor adjacent to the "Quality Coordinator's" room was not functioning, the internal exit light bulb was not illuminated.

Based on surveyor observation on 4/2/14 at approximately 11:00A, the facility failed to maintain the fire alarm system in accordance with Section 9.6 and NFPA 70 & 72.

The fire alarm system annunciator panel displayed a "Trouble" condition.

Based on survyor observation and staff interview on 4/2/14 at approximately 9:30A the facility failed to maintain the emegency generator in accordance with NFPA 99, Section 3-4.1.1.15.

The facility failed to provide remote annunciation of the emergency generator in a location readily observed by operating personnel at a regular work station.

Based on surveyor observation on 4/2/14 at approximately 10:30A the facility failed to provide exit and directional signs in accordance with Section 7.10 & 18.2.10.1.

1. There was no directional exit sign located in the corridor outside of the emergency Room adjacent to the E.R./Radiology corridor.

2. The internally illuminated directional exit sign located on the ceiling in the corridor adjacent to the "Quality Coordinator's" room was not functioning, the internal exit light bulb was not illuminated.

Based on surveyor observation on 4/2/14 at approximately 11:00A, the facility failed to maintain the fire alarm system in accordance with Section 9.6 and NFPA 70 & 72.

The fire alarm system annunciator panel displayed a "Trouble" condition.

Based on survyor observation and staff interview on 4/2/14 at approximately 9:30A the facility failed to maintain the emegency generator in accordance with NFPA 99, Section 3-4.1.1.15.

The facility failed to provide remote annunciation of the emergency generator in a location readily observed by operating personnel at a regular work station.