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Electrical Systems - Maintenance and Testing
Tag No.: K0914
The Surveyor observed a loose electrical receptacle outlet (red color) in patient room 310AB.
[The Standard]
Electrical Systems – Maintenance and Testing Hospital-grade receptacles at patient bed
locations and where deep sedation or general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial
installation, replacement or servicing. Additional testing is performed at intervals defined by
documented performance data. Receptacles not listed as hospital-grade at these locations are
tested at intervals not exceeding 12 months. Line isolation monitors (LIM), if installed, are tested
at intervals of . 1 month by actuating the LIM test switch per 6.3.2.6.3.6, which activates both
visual and audible alarm. For LIM circuits with automated self-testing, this manual test is
performed at intervals . 12 months. LIM circuits are tested per 6.3.3.3.2 after any repair or
renovation to the electric distribution system. Records are maintained of required tests and
associated repairs or modifications, containing date, room or area tested, and results. 6.3.4
(NFPA 99)