| 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
(Each deficiency should be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information) |
| K0077 | LIFE SAFETY CODE STANDARD CFR(s): NFPA 101 Piped in medical gas systems comply with NFPA 99, Chapter 4. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: The facility failed to maintain the medical gas systems per code. Findings include: During the survey, the following was observed: 1. Fourth Floor - the medical gas alarm panel at the Nurses' Station (MGA 4-01), the oxygen did not give an audible alarm when tested. 2. According to the documentation provided by the facility from the 02/22/2010 medical gas system inspection report, the medical gas system did not comply with NFPA 99. 1999 NFPA 99, 4-3.1.2.2 Gas Warning Systems. (a) * General. 1. All local, master, and area alarm panels used for medical gas systems shall provide the following: a. Separate visual indicators for each condition monitored, b. Cancelable audible indication of an alarm condition. The audible indicator shall produce a minimum of 80 dBA measured at 3 ft (1 m). A second indicated condition occurring while the alarm is silenced shall reinitiate the audible signal, c. A means to visually indicate a lamp or LED failure 2. Local, master, and area alarms shall indicate visually and audibly if, a. The monitored condition occurs b The wiring to the sensor or switch is disconnected. 1999 NFPA 99 Piped medical gas systems shall meet all requirements of NFPA 99. |