| Statement of Deficiencies | (X1) Provider/Supplier/CLIA Identification Number 012509 | (X3) Date Survey Completed 04/05/2023 |
| Name of Provider or Supplier North Alabama Nephrology Center | Street Address, City, State 1311 North Memorial Parkway #200, Huntsville, AL | |
| For information on the provider's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the provider or the state survey agency. | ||
| (X4) ID Prefix Tag | Summary Statement of Deficiencies
(Each deficiency should be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information) |
| K0781 | Portable Space Heaters CFR(s): NFPA 101 Portable Space Heaters Portable space heating devices shall be prohibited in all health care occupancies. Except, when used in nonsleeping staff and employee areas where the heating elements do not exceed 212 degrees Fahrenheit (100 degrees Celsius). 20.7.8, 21.7.8 This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: . Based on observation, the facility failed to prohibit a portable space heating device per the requirements of: 2012 NFPA 101, 21.7.8 This deficiency affects the whole facility. Findings include: On 04/04/2023, during a tour of the facility from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, the surveyor observed two portable space heating devices in the following areas: 1. In the Charge Nurse's Office, between the wall and a desk. This device was on and the Charge Nurse was in her office. 2. Under the Nurses' Station desk in the treatment area. This device was not on. The facility was unable to provide documentation that the heating element did not exceed 212 degrees on either device. A member of the maintenance staff was present when this deficiency was identified. . |