| Statement of Deficiencies | (X1) Provider/Supplier/CLIA Identification Number 010006 | (X3) Date Survey Completed 04/11/2019 |
| 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) |
| K0211 | Means of Egress - General CFR(s): NFPA 101 Means of Egress - General Aisles, passageways, corridors, exit discharges, exit locations, and accesses are in accordance with Chapter 7, and the means of egress is continuously maintained free of all obstructions to full use in case of emergency, unless modified by 18/19.2.2 through 18/19.2.11. 18.2.1, 19.2.1, 7.1.10.1 This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: . Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to maintain the means of egress per the requirements of: 2012 NFPA 101, 39.2.1, and 7.2.2.4.1.1 This deficiency could affect 10 occupants. Findings include: On 04/11/2019, during a tour of the facility from 08:00 am to 12:30 pm, the surveyor observed a ramp with a broken outside handrail in the means of egress by Room 420 exit. The right handrail could not be of use to occupants because it was leaning approximately 45 degrees outwards from the ramp. A member of the maintenance staff was present when this deficiency was identified. . |