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UNITED MEDICAL HEALTHWEST-NEW ORLEANS
Fire Drills
Tag No.: K0712
K712 Fire Drills
Based on visual observation and record review the facility failed to maintain documentation for fire drills conducted during each quarter on each shift. Fire drills provide training in procedures in cases of emergency. The deficient practice had the potential to affect 22 of 22 residents.
2 of 4 quarters in 2017-2018 were deficient.
Findings:
During the record review, between the hours of 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM it was observed that there were 6 of 12 Months that Fire Drills were completed
Interview with Administrator revealed the facility was not aware fire drills were not being held .