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Tag No.: K0072
Based on observation and interview, it was determined the facility did not maintain the egress corridor near Patient Registration free from obstructions to provide instantaneous use in the event of a fire or other emergency. Failure to maintain egress corridors free from obstructions had the potential to affect the health and safety of all patients, staff, and visitors due to limiting the full use of the egress corridor to provide a path to safety in the event of a fire or other emergency. The facility had a census of eight patients on 02/11/14. The findings follow
(Reference: NFPA 101 Sections 20.2.1 and Section 7.1.10.1)
A. Observation of the egress corridor near Patient Registration revealed the corridor was obstructed as follows:
1) On 02/11/14 at 0945, four wheelchairs were observed in the corridor by Patient Registration.
2) On 02/11/14 at 1130, four wheelchairs were observed in the corridor by Patient Registration.
3) On 02/11/14 at 1205, four wheelchairs were observed in the corridor by Patient Registration.
B. In an interview on 02/12/14 at 1430, the Facilities Director verified the wheelchairs were kept in the corridor near Patient Registration.
LIFE SAFETY CODE STANDARD
Tag No.: K0072
Based on observation and interview, it was determined the facility did not maintain the egress corridor near Patient Registration free from obstructions to provide instantaneous use in the event of a fire or other emergency. Failure to maintain egress corridors free from obstructions had the potential to affect the health and safety of all patients, staff, and visitors due to limiting the full use of the egress corridor to provide a path to safety in the event of a fire or other emergency. The facility had a census of eight patients on 02/11/14. The findings follow
(Reference: NFPA 101 Sections 20.2.1 and Section 7.1.10.1)
A. Observation of the egress corridor near Patient Registration revealed the corridor was obstructed as follows:
1) On 02/11/14 at 0945, four wheelchairs were observed in the corridor by Patient Registration.
2) On 02/11/14 at 1130, four wheelchairs were observed in the corridor by Patient Registration.
3) On 02/11/14 at 1205, four wheelchairs were observed in the corridor by Patient Registration.
B. In an interview on 02/12/14 at 1430, the Facilities Director verified the wheelchairs were kept in the corridor near Patient Registration.