Pennsylvania Department of Health
QUADRANGLE, THE
Building Inspection Results

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QUADRANGLE, THE
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QUADRANGLE, THE - Inspection Results Scope of Citation
Number of Residents Affected
By Deficient Practice
Initial comments:Name: - Component: -- - Tag: 0000


Based on an Emergency Preparedness Survey completed on April 22, 2025, it was determined that The Quadrangle had deficiencies that have the potential for minimal harm as related to the requirements of 42 CFR 483.73.




 Plan of Correction:


403.748(d)(2), 416.54(d)(2), 418.113(d)(2), 441.184(d)(2), 482.15(d)(2), 483.475(d)(2), 483.73(d)(2), 484.102(d)(2), 485.542(d)(2), 485.625(d)(2), 485.68(d)(2), 485.727(d)(2), 485.920(d)(2), 486.360(d)(2), 491.12(d)(2), 494.62(d)(2) STANDARD EP Testing Requirements:Least serious deficiency but was found to be widespread throughout the facility and/or has the potential to affect a large portion or all the residents. This deficiency has the potential for causing no more than a minor negative impact on the resident.
§416.54(d)(2), §418.113(d)(2), §441.184(d)(2), §460.84(d)(2), §482.15(d)(2), §483.73(d)(2), §483.475(d)(2), §484.102(d)(2), §485.68(d)(2), §485.542(d)(2), §485.625(d)(2), §485.727(d)(2), §485.920(d)(2), §491.12(d)(2), §494.62(d)(2).

*[For ASCs at §416.54, CORFs at §485.68, REHs at §485.542, OPO, "Organizations" under §485.727, CMHCs at §485.920, RHCs/FQHCs at §491.12, and ESRD Facilities at §494.62]:

(2) Testing. The [facility] must conduct exercises to test the emergency plan annually. The [facility] must do all of the following:

(i) Participate in a full-scale exercise that is community-based every 2 years; or
(A) When a community-based exercise is not accessible, conduct a facility-based functional exercise every 2 years; or
(B) If the [facility] experiences an actual natural or man-made emergency that requires activation of the emergency plan, the [facility] is exempt from engaging in its next required community-based or individual, facility-based functional exercise following the onset of the actual event.
(ii) Conduct an additional exercise at least every 2 years, opposite the year the full-scale or functional exercise under paragraph (d)(2)(i) of this section is conducted, that may include, but is not limited to the following:
(A) A second full-scale exercise that is community-based or individual, facility-based functional exercise; or
(B) A mock disaster drill; or
(C) A tabletop exercise or workshop that is led by a facilitator and includes a group discussion using a narrated, clinically-relevant emergency scenario, and a set of problem statements, directed messages, or prepared questions designed to challenge an emergency plan.
(iii) Analyze the [facility's] response to and maintain documentation of all drills, tabletop exercises, and emergency events, and revise the [facility's] emergency plan, as needed.

*[For Hospices at 418.113(d):]
(2) Testing for hospices that provide care in the patient's home. The hospice must conduct exercises to test the emergency plan at least annually. The hospice must do the following:
(i) Participate in a full-scale exercise that is community based every 2 years; or
(A) When a community based exercise is not accessible, conduct an individual facility based functional exercise every 2 years; or
(B) If the hospice experiences a natural or man-made emergency that requires activation of the emergency plan, the hospital is exempt from engaging in its next required full scale community-based exercise or individual facility-based functional exercise following the onset of the emergency event.
(ii) Conduct an additional exercise every 2 years, opposite the year the full-scale or functional exercise under paragraph (d)(2)(i) of this section is conducted, that may include, but is not limited to the following:
(A) A second full-scale exercise that is community-based or a facility based functional exercise; or
(B) A mock disaster drill; or
(C) A tabletop exercise or workshop that is led by a facilitator and includes a group discussion using a narrated, clinically-relevant emergency scenario, and a set of problem statements, directed messages, or prepared questions designed to challenge an emergency plan.

(3) Testing for hospices that provide inpatient care directly. The hospice must conduct exercises to test the emergency plan twice per year. The hospice must do the following:
(i) Participate in an annual full-scale exercise that is community-based; or
(A) When a community-based exercise is not accessible, conduct an annual individual facility-based functional exercise; or
(B) If the hospice experiences a natural or man-made emergency that requires activation of the emergency plan, the hospice is exempt from engaging in its next required full-scale community based or facility-based functional exercise following the onset of the emergency event.
(ii) Conduct an additional annual exercise that may include, but is not limited to the following:
(A) A second full-scale exercise that is community-based or a facility based functional exercise; or
(B) A mock disaster drill; or
(C) A tabletop exercise or workshop led by a facilitator that includes a group discussion using a narrated, clinically-relevant emergency scenario, and a set of problem statements, directed messages, or prepared questions designed to challenge an emergency plan.
(iii) Analyze the hospice's response to and maintain documentation of all drills, tabletop exercises, and emergency events and revise the hospice's emergency plan, as needed.


*[For PRFTs at §441.184(d), Hospitals at §482.15(d), CAHs at §485.625(d):]
(2) Testing. The [PRTF, Hospital, CAH] must conduct exercises to test the emergency plan twice per year. The [PRTF, Hospital, CAH] must do the following:
(i) Participate in an annual full-scale exercise that is community-based; or
(A) When a community-based exercise is not accessible, conduct an annual individual, facility-based functional exercise; or
(B) If the [PRTF, Hospital, CAH] experiences an actual natural or man-made emergency that requires activation of the emergency plan, the [facility] is exempt from engaging in its next required full-scale community based or individual, facility-based functional exercise following the onset of the emergency event.
(ii) Conduct an [additional] annual exercise or and that may include, but is not limited to the following:
(A) A second full-scale exercise that is community-based or individual, a facility-based functional exercise; or
(B) A mock disaster drill; or
(C) A tabletop exercise or workshop that is led by a facilitator and includes a group discussion, using a narrated, clinically-relevant emergency scenario, and a set of problem statements, directed messages, or prepared questions designed to challenge an emergency plan.
(iii) Analyze the [facility's] response to and maintain documentation of all drills, tabletop exercises, and emergency events and revise the [facility's] emergency plan, as needed.

*[For PACE at §460.84(d):]
(2) Testing. The PACE organization must conduct exercises to test the emergency plan at least annually. The PACE organization must do the following:
(i) Participate in an annual full-scale exercise that is community-based; or
(A) When a community-based exercise is not accessible, conduct an annual individual, facility-based functional exercise; or
(B) If the PACE experiences an actual natural or man-made emergency that requires activation of the emergency plan, the PACE is exempt from engaging in its next required full-scale community based or individual, facility-based functional exercise following the onset of the emergency event.
(ii) Conduct an additional exercise every 2 years opposite the year the full-scale or functional exercise under paragraph (d)(2)(i) of this section is conducted that may include, but is not limited to the following:
(A) A second full-scale exercise that is community-based or individual, a facility based functional exercise; or
(B) A mock disaster drill; or
(C) A tabletop exercise or workshop that is led by a facilitator and includes a group discussion, using a narrated, clinically-relevant emergency scenario, and a set of problem statements, directed messages, or prepared questions designed to challenge an emergency plan.
(iii) Analyze the PACE's response to and maintain documentation of all drills, tabletop exercises, and emergency events and revise the PACE's emergency plan, as needed.

*[For LTC Facilities at §483.73(d):]
(2) The [LTC facility] must conduct exercises to test the emergency plan at least twice per year, including unannounced staff drills using the emergency procedures. The [LTC facility, ICF/IID] must do the following:
(i) Participate in an annual full-scale exercise that is community-based; or
(A) When a community-based exercise is not accessible, conduct an annual individual, facility-based functional exercise.
(B) If the [LTC facility] facility experiences an actual natural or man-made emergency that requires activation of the emergency plan, the LTC facility is exempt from engaging its next required a full-scale community-based or individual, facility-based functional exercise following the onset of the emergency event.
(ii) Conduct an additional annual exercise that may include, but is not limited to the following:
(A) A second full-scale exercise that is community-based or an individual, facility based functional exercise; or
(B) A mock disaster drill; or
(C) A tabletop exercise or workshop that is led by a facilitator includes a group discussion, using a narrated, clinically-relevant emergency scenario, and a set of problem statements, directed messages, or prepared questions designed to challenge an emergency plan.
(iii) Analyze the [LTC facility] facility's response to and maintain documentation of all drills, tabletop exercises, and emergency events, and revise the [LTC facility] facility's emergency plan, as needed.

*[For ICF/IIDs at §483.475(d)]:
(2) Testing. The ICF/IID must conduct exercises to test the emergency plan at least twice per year. The ICF/IID must do the following:
(i) Participate in an annual full-scale exercise that is community-based; or
(A) When a community-based exercise is not accessible, conduct an annual individual, facility-based functional exercise; or.
(B) If the ICF/IID experiences an actual natural or man-made emergency that requires activation of the emergency plan, the ICF/IID is exempt from engaging in its next required full-scale community-based or individual, facility-based functional exercise following the onset of the emergency event.
(ii) Conduct an additional annual exercise that may include, but is not limited to the following:
(A) A second full-scale exercise that is community-based or an individual, facility-based functional exercise; or
(B) A mock disaster drill; or
(C) A tabletop exercise or workshop that is led by a facilitator and includes a group discussion, using a narrated, clinically-relevant emergency scenario, and a set of problem statements, directed messages, or prepared questions designed to challenge an emergency plan.
(iii) Analyze the ICF/IID's response to and maintain documentation of all drills, tabletop exercises, and emergency events, and revise the ICF/IID's emergency plan, as needed.

*[For HHAs at §484.102]
(d)(2) Testing. The HHA must conduct exercises to test the emergency plan at
least annually. The HHA must do the following:
(i) Participate in a full-scale exercise that is community-based; or
(A) When a community-based exercise is not accessible, conduct an annual individual, facility-based functional exercise every 2 years; or.
(B) If the HHA experiences an actual natural or man-made emergency that requires activation of the emergency plan, the HHA is exempt from engaging in its next required full-scale community-based or individual, facility based functional exercise following the onset of the emergency event.
(ii) Conduct an additional exercise every 2 years, opposite the year the full-scale or functional exercise under paragraph (d)(2)(i) of this section is conducted, that may include, but is not limited to the following:
(A) A second full-scale exercise that is community-based or an individual, facility-based functional exercise; or
(B) A mock disaster drill; or
(C) A tabletop exercise or workshop that is led by a facilitator and includes a group discussion, using a narrated, clinically-relevant emergency scenario, and a set of problem statements, directed messages, or prepared questions designed to challenge an emergency plan.
(iii) Analyze the HHA's response to and maintain documentation of all drills, tabletop exercises, and emergency events, and revise the HHA's emergency plan, as needed.

*[For OPOs at §486.360]
(d)(2) Testing. The OPO must conduct exercises to test the emergency plan. The OPO must do the following:
(i) Conduct a paper-based, tabletop exercise or workshop at least annually. A tabletop exercise is led by a facilitator and includes a group discussion, using a narrated, clinically relevant emergency scenario, and a set of problem statements, directed messages, or prepared questions designed to challenge an emergency plan. If the OPO experiences an actual natural or man-made emergency that requires activation of the emergency plan, the OPO is exempt from engaging in its next required testing exercise following the onset of the emergency event.
(ii) Analyze the OPO's response to and maintain documentation of all tabletop exercises, and emergency events, and revise the [RNHCI's and OPO's] emergency plan, as needed.

*[ RNCHIs at §403.748]:
(d)(2) Testing. The RNHCI must conduct exercises to test the emergency plan. The RNHCI must do the following:
(i) Conduct a paper-based, tabletop exercise at least annually. A tabletop exercise is a group discussion led by a facilitator, using a narrated, clinically-relevant emergency scenario, and a set of problem statements, directed messages, or prepared questions designed to challenge an emergency plan.
(ii) Analyze the RNHCI's response to and maintain documentation of all tabletop exercises, and emergency events, and revise the RNHCI's emergency plan, as needed.
Observations:
Name: - Component: -- - Tag: 0039

Based on document review and interview, it was determined the facility failed to conduct a second exercise of the Emergency Preparedness (EP) plan, affecting the entire facility.

Findings include:

Document review on April 22, 2025, at 8:00 a.m., revealed the facility failed to conduct a second full-scale community-based or individual, facility-based exercise or a tabletop exercise that includes a group discussion led by a facilitator.

Exit Interview with the Administrator and the Assistant Director of Facilities on April 22, 2025, at 10:45 a.m., confirmed Emergency Preparedness training exercise was not completed.







 Plan of Correction - To be completed: 06/10/2025

F0039 Second Annual Emergency Plan Exercise
No residents were affected.
All residents have the potential to be affected. A second annual full scale exercise of the emergency preparedness plan affecting the entire facility will be scheduled and implemented by the Director of Facilities and the Assistant Director of Maintenance.
The Director of Facilities, the Assistant Director of Maintenance, and the Maintenance Technician(s) will be reeducated by the Administrator regarding the requirement for a second full scale exercise of the emergency preparedness plan.
The report of the second annual exercise of the emergency preparedness plan will be provided to the QAPI committee for review and recommendations. The Administrator is responsible to monitor compliance

Initial comments:Name: MAIN BUILDING 01 - Component: 01 - Tag: 0000


Facility ID #170702
Component 01
Health Care Oak Building

Based on a Medicare/Medicaid Recertification Survey completed on April 22, 2025, it was determined that The Quadrangle was not in compliance with the following requirements of the Life Safety Code for an existing Nursing health care occupancy. Compliance with the National Fire Protection Association's Life Safety Code is required by 42 CFR 483.90(a).

This is a two-story, Type II (111), protected noncombustible building, that is fully sprinklered.




 Plan of Correction:


NFPA 101 STANDARD Emergency Lighting:This is a less serious (but not lowest level) deficiency but was found to be widespread throughout the facility and/or has the potential to affect a large portion or all the residents.  This deficiency is one that results in minimal discomfort to the resident or has the potential (not yet realized) to negatively affect the resident's ability to achieve his/her highest functional status.
Emergency Lighting
Emergency lighting of at least 1-1/2-hour duration is provided automatically in accordance with 7.9.
18.2.9.1, 19.2.9.1
Observations:
Name: MAIN BUILDING 01 - Component: 01 - Tag: 0291

Based on document review and interview, it was determined the facility failed to maintain and inspect emergency lighting, affecting the entire facility.

Findings include:

Document review on April 22, 2025, at 8:00 a.m., revealed the facility could not provide documentation of an annual 90 minute test of the emergency lighting.

Exit Interview with the Administrator and the Assistant Director of Facilities on April 22, 2025, at 10:45 a.m., confirmed the lack of documentation.



 Plan of Correction - To be completed: 06/10/2025

K0291 Emergency Lighting Annual Test
No residents were affected.
All residents have the potential to be affected. An annual 90 minute test of the emergency lighting will be scheduled and implemented by the Director of Facilities (or designee) and documentation of testing available for review.
The Director of Facilities, the Assistant Director of Maintenance, and Maintenance Technician(s) will be reeducated by the Administrator regarding this requirement.
The documentation and results of the 90 minute annual test of the emergency lighting will be reviewed by the Administrator and provided to the QAPI committee for review and recommendations. The Administrator is responsible to ensure compliance.

NFPA 101 STANDARD Vertical Openings - Enclosure:This is a less serious (but not lowest level) deficiency and affects more than a limited number of residents, staff, or occurrences. This deficiency is one that results in minimal discomfort to the resident or has the potential (not yet realized) to negatively affect the resident's ability to achieve his/her highest functional status. This deficiency was not found to be throughout this facility.
Vertical Openings - Enclosure
2012 EXISTING
Stairways, elevator shafts, light and ventilation shafts, chutes, and other vertical openings between floors are enclosed with construction having a fire resistance rating of at least 1 hour. An atrium may be used in accordance with 8.6.
19.3.1.1 through 19.3.1.6
If all vertical openings are properly enclosed with construction providing at least a 2-hour fire resistance rating, also check this
box.
Observations:
Name: MAIN BUILDING 01 - Component: 01 - Tag: 0311

Based on observation and interview, it was determined the facility failed to maintain the fire resistance of vertical opening, affecting one of two levels in the facility.

Findings include:

Observation on April 22, 2025, at 10:05 a.m., revealed on the second floor, an open penetration by data wires of the elevator shaft.

Exit Interview with the Administrator and the Assistant Director of Facilities on April 22, 2025, at 10:45 a.m., confirmed the open penetration.




 Plan of Correction - To be completed: 06/10/2025

K0311 Fire Wall Penetration
No residents were affected.
All residents have the potential to be affected. The penetration in the second floor elevator shaft will be sealed with a fire rated assembly by the Maintenance department. The Maintenance department will assess the elevator shaft and other fire walls in the facility for penetrations and make any necessary repairs with fire rated assembly.
The Director of Facilities, the Assistant Director of Maintenance, and the Maintenance Technician(s) will be reeducated by the Administrator regarding this requirement.
A report of the repair, the assessment of fire walls for penetrations, and any associated repairs, and the specifications of the fire rated assembly will be provided by the Director of Facilities to the Administrator and to the QAPI committee for review and recommendations. The Administrator is responsible to ensure compliance.

NFPA 101 STANDARD Sprinkler System - Maintenance and Testing:This is a less serious (but not lowest level) deficiency but was found to be widespread throughout the facility and/or has the potential to affect a large portion or all the residents.  This deficiency is one that results in minimal discomfort to the resident or has the potential (not yet realized) to negatively affect the resident's ability to achieve his/her highest functional status.
Sprinkler System - Maintenance and Testing
Automatic sprinkler and standpipe systems are inspected, tested, and maintained in accordance with NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintaining of Water-based Fire Protection Systems. Records of system design, maintenance, inspection and testing are maintained in a secure location and readily available.
a) Date sprinkler system last checked _____________________
b) Who provided system test ____________________________
c) Water system supply source __________________________
Provide in REMARKS information on coverage for any non-required or partial automatic sprinkler system.
9.7.5, 9.7.7, 9.7.8, and NFPA 25
Observations:
Name: MAIN BUILDING 01 - Component: 01 - Tag: 0353

Based on document review and interview, it was determined the facility failed to maintain and inspect the sprinkler systems, affecting the entire facility.

Findings include:

Document review on April 22, 2025, at 8:00 a.m., revealed the facility could not provide documentations of the following tests:

a. Wet sprinkler system main drain test;
b. Dry sprinkler system 3 year full flow trip test.

Exit Interview with the Administrator and the Assistant Director of Facilities on April 22, 2025, at 10:45 a.m., confirmed the lack of documentation.



 Plan of Correction - To be completed: 06/10/2025

K0353 Sprinkler Systems Test Reports
No residents were affected.
No residents had the potential to be affected because the inspection of the sprinkler systems (wet system main drain and dry system 3 year full flow trip test) had already been completed timely. .
The Assistant Director of Maintenance found the required wet sprinkler system main drain and the dry system 3 year full flow trip test within the body of a report already on file. The Administrator emailed this report to the surveyor within an hour of his departure on 4.22.2025.
The Director of Facilities, the Assistant Director of Maintenance, and the Maintenance Technician(s) will be reeducated by the Administrator regarding the requirement of availability of inspection documentation.
The report of this test will be provided to the QAPI committee for review and recommendations. The Administrator is responsible to monitor compliance.


NFPA 101 STANDARD Portable Fire Extinguishers:This is a less serious (but not lowest level) deficiency but was found to be widespread throughout the facility and/or has the potential to affect a large portion or all the residents.  This deficiency is one that results in minimal discomfort to the resident or has the potential (not yet realized) to negatively affect the resident's ability to achieve his/her highest functional status.
Portable Fire Extinguishers
Portable fire extinguishers are selected, installed, inspected, and maintained in accordance with NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers.
18.3.5.12, 19.3.5.12, NFPA 10
Observations:
Name: MAIN BUILDING 01 - Component: 01 - Tag: 0355

Based on observation and interview, it was determined the facility failed to maintain and inspect portable fire extinguishers, affecting the entire facility.

Findings include:

Observation on April 22, 2025, at 9:59 a.m., revealed on the second floor, the fire extinguisher next to the A-Wing exit door housed in a recessed cabinet lacked identifying signage. This condition was observed throughout the entire facility.

Exit Interview with the Administrator and the Assistant Director of Facilities on April 22, 2025, at 10:45 a.m., confirmed the lack of signage.




 Plan of Correction - To be completed: 06/10/2025

K0355 Fire Extinguisher Signage
No residents were affected.
All residents have the potential to be affected. Recessed fire extinguishers throughout the facility will have identifying signage placed by the Maintenance Department.
The Director of Facilities, the Assistant Director of Maintenance and the Maintenance Technician(s) will be reeducated by the administrator regarding this requirement.
Evidence of the placement of the identifying signage for recessed fire extinguishers will be provided to the QAPI committee for review and recommendations. The Administrator is responsible to monitor compliance.


NFPA 101 STANDARD Maintenance, Inspection & Testing - Doors:This is a less serious (but not lowest level) deficiency but was found to be widespread throughout the facility and/or has the potential to affect a large portion or all the residents.  This deficiency is one that results in minimal discomfort to the resident or has the potential (not yet realized) to negatively affect the resident's ability to achieve his/her highest functional status.
Maintenance, Inspection & Testing - Doors
Fire doors assemblies are inspected and tested annually in accordance with NFPA 80, Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives.
Non-rated doors, including corridor doors to patient rooms and smoke barrier doors, are routinely inspected as part of the facility maintenance program.
Individuals performing the door inspections and testing possess knowledge, training or experience that demonstrates ability.
Written records of inspection and testing are maintained and are available for review.
19.7.6, 8.3.3.1 (LSC)
5.2, 5.2.3 (2010 NFPA 80)
Observations:
Name: MAIN BUILDING 01 - Component: 01 - Tag: 0761

Based on document review and interview, it was determined the facility failed to test fire doors, affecting the entire facility.

Findings include:

Document review on April 22, 2025, at 8:00 a.m., revealed the facility could not provide documentation of an annual fire door test.

Exit Interview with the Administrator and the Assistant Director of Facilities on April 22, 2025, at 10:45 a.m., confirmed the lack of documentation.



 Plan of Correction - To be completed: 06/10/2025

K0761 Fire Doors Documentation
No residents were affected.
No residents had the potential to be affected because the fire doors were inspected by a qualified contractor timely. The report of this inspection was obtained within a half hour of the surveyor's departure by the Assistant Director of Maintenance and emailed to the surveyor by the Administrator.
The Director of Facilities, the Assistant Director of Maintenance and the Maintenance technician(s) will be reeducated by the Administrator regarding the requirement to have documentation of inspections readily available.
A copy of the fire door inspection report will be provided to the QAPI committee for review and recommendations. The Administrator is responsible to monitor compliance.



NFPA 101 STANDARD Electrical Systems - Maintenance and Testing:This is a less serious (but not lowest level) deficiency but was found to be widespread throughout the facility and/or has the potential to affect a large portion or all the residents.  This deficiency is one that results in minimal discomfort to the resident or has the potential (not yet realized) to negatively affect the resident's ability to achieve his/her highest functional status.
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 less than or equal to 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 less than or equal to 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)
Observations:
Name: MAIN BUILDING 01 - Component: 01 - Tag: 0914

Based on document review and interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure electrical receptacles were tested at resident bed locations, affecting the entire facility.

Findings include:

Document review on April 22, 2025, at 8:00 a.m., revealed electrical receptacles at resident bed locations, and in locations where deep sedation or general anesthesia is administered, were not tested for non-hospital grade receptacles at intervals not exceeding 12 months, and hospital grade receptacles based on documented performance data, minimally not exceeding 12 months. Receptacle testing should include the following:

a. resident care rooms;
b. visual inspection of physical integrity;
c. correct polarity of the hot and neutral connections;
d. retention force of the grounding blade (except locking-type receptacles) shall be not less than 115g (4 oz).

Exit Interview with the Administrator and the Assistant Director of Facilities on April 22, 2025, at 10:45 a.m., confirmed the lack of documentation.




 Plan of Correction - To be completed: 06/10/2025

K0914 Electrical Receptacles
No residents were affected.
All residents have the potential to be affected. Electrical receptacles at resident bed locations throughout the facility will be tested by the Maintenance department (or designee) for non hospital grade receptacles at intervals not to exceed twelve months to include residents' rooms' visual inspection of physical integrity, correct polarity of hot and neutral connections, and ensuring retention force of the grounding blade shall be not less than 115g (4oz.).
The Director of Facilities, the Assistant Director of Maintenance and the Maintenance Technician(s) will be reeducated by the Administrator regarding this requirement.
The report of the electrical receptacles' inspection will be provided to the QAPI committee for review and recommendations. The Administrator will monitor compliance.


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