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LAUDERDALE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Cooking Facilities
Tag No.: K0324
Based on record review, the facility failed to maintain cooking facilities.
The findings include:
Record review on 11/17/2025 at 12:00 PM, revealed the facility failed to provide documentation of the kitchen vent hood semi-annual cleanings. The last cleaning was in 2024.
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101, 18.3.2.5.3 (10), NFPA 96, Table 11.4 (2011 Ed.)
The findings were verified by the maintenance director and acknowledged by the front office staff during the exit conference on 11/17/2025.
Portable Space Heaters
Tag No.: K0781
Based on observations, the facility failed maintain portable space heaters.
The findings include:
Observations on 11/17/2025 at 9:30 AM, revealed a portable space heater exceeding 212 degrees Fahrenheit at the 100 hall nurses station.
The findings were verified by the maintenance director and acknowledged by the front office staff on 11/17/2025.
Electrical Systems - Essential Electric Syste
Tag No.: K0918
Based on record review, the facility failed to maintain the emergency generator.
The findings include:
Record review on 11/17/2025 at 12:00 PM, revealed the facility failed to provide documentation for the annual load bank test for the diesel generator.
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101, 18.5.1.1 (2012 Ed.), NFPA 101, 9.1.3.1 (2012 Ed.), FPA 110, 8.4.2.3 (2010 Ed.)
The findings were verified by the maintenance director and acknowledged by the front office staff during the exit conference on11/17/2025.