Gas Equipment - Cylinder and Container Storage Greater than or equal to 3,000 cubic feet Storage locations are designed, constructed, and ventilated in accordance with 5.1.3.3.2 and 5.1.3.3.3. >300 but <3,000 cubic feet Storage locations are outdoors in an enclosure or within an enclosed interior space of non- or limited- combustible construction, with door (or gates outdoors) that can be secured. Oxidizing gases are not stored with flammables, and are separated from combustibles by 20 feet (5 feet if sprinklered) or enclosed in a cabinet of noncombustible construction having a minimum 1/2 hr. fire protection rating. Less than or equal to 300 cubic feet In a single smoke compartment, individual cylinders available for immediate use in patient care areas with an aggregate volume of less than or equal to 300 cubic feet are not required to be stored in an enclosure. Cylinders must be handled with precautions as specified in 11.6.2. A precautionary sign readable from 5 feet is on each door or gate of a cylinder storage room, where the sign includes the wording as a minimum "CAUTION: OXIDIZING GAS(ES) STORED WITHIN NO SMOKING." Storage is planned so cylinders are used in order of which they are received from the supplier. Empty cylinders are segregated from full cylinders. When facility employs cylinders with integral pressure gauge, a threshold pressure considered empty is established. Empty cylinders are marked to avoid confusion. Cylinders stored in the open are protected from weather. 11.3.1, 11.3.2, 11.3.3, 11.3.4, 11.6.5 (NFPA 99)
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Observations: Name: MAIN BUILDING 01 - Component: 01 - Tag: 0923
Based on observation and interview, it was determined the facility failed to maintain storage of oxygen cylinders, affecting three of five levels.
Findings include:
Observation on April 29, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:35 p.m., revealed oxygen storage deficiencies at the following locations:
a. 11:30 a.m., two unsecured oxygen cylinders, North Oxygen Storage Room, on the fourth floor; b. 11:45 a.m., one unsecured oxygen cylinder, Dialysis Room 242, on the second floor; c. 12:35 p.m., oxygen cylinders stored in a room missing a self-closer and full/empty signage, inside the physical therapy soiled holding room, on the first floor.
Exit interview with the Director of Nursing and Maintenance Director on April 29, 2025, at 1:40 p.m., confirmed the oxygen storage deficiencies.
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1.Facility secured oxygen tanks in 4 North oxygen rooms, and dialysis room 242. Facility placed a self-closer and full/empty sign in the soiled holding room in the therapy gym. 2.The maintenance director or designee conducted a full house audit to ensure no free standing oxygen, all oxygen rooms have self-closers and full/emptied signs in place 3.NHA/designee re-educated staff on free standing 02 tanks, self-closing doors and full/empty signage placement. 4.Maintenance director or designee conducted audits daily x4, weekly x4 and monthly x2. Results will be submitted to QAPI for review and recommendations are needed.
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