| Statement of Deficiencies | (X1) Provider/Supplier/CLIA Identification Number 010006 | (X3) Date Survey Completed 07/15/2010 |
| Name of Provider or Supplier North Alabama Medical Center | Street Address, City, State 1701 Veterans Drive, Florence, 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
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| K0018 | LIFE SAFETY CODE STANDARD CFR(s): NFPA 101 Doors protecting corridor openings in other than required enclosures of vertical openings, exits, or hazardous areas are substantial doors, such as those constructed of 1¾ inch solid-bonded core wood, or capable of resisting fire for at least 20 minutes. Doors in sprinklered buildings are only required to resist the passage of smoke. There is no impediment to the closing of the doors. Doors are provided with a means suitable for keeping the door closed. Dutch doors meeting 19.3.6.3.6 are permitted. 19.3.6.3 Roller latches are prohibited by CMS regulations in all health care facilities. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: The facility failed to maintain the corridor openings per code. Findings include: During the survey, on the third floor at the 'old' Heart Health now Storage Room the corridor door was blocked from being able to close by two carts. 2007 CMS - 2786R There is no impediment to the closing of the corridor doors. |