| Statement of Deficiencies | (X1) Provider/Supplier/CLIA Identification Number 531311 | (X3) Date Survey Completed 04/26/2022 |
| Name of Provider or Supplier Crook County Hospital | Street Address, City, State 713 Oak Street, Sundance, WY | |
| 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) |
| K0271 | Discharge from Exits CFR(s): NFPA 101 Discharge from Exits Exit discharge is arranged in accordance with 7.7, provides a level walking surface meeting the provisions of 7.1.7 with respect to changes in elevation and shall be maintained free of obstructions. Additionally, the exit discharge shall be a hard packed all-weather travel surface. 18.2.7, 19.2.7 This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to maintain exit discharge in accordance with the 2012 NFPA 101, Life Safety Code. Failure to maintain exit discharge as required could delay egress resulting in injury or death during an emergency. The deficiency affected one (1) of five (5) exits from the facility. The findings were: Observation on 4/26/2022 at 9:42 AM at the exit discharge leading from the old waiting room (currently an office), found a sign secured to both handrails at the bottom of the exit discharge stairs, that obstructed the pathway. Interview with the maintenance manager at the time of observation acknowledged the deficiency, and indicated they were not aware of the requirement. Interview with the director of nursing at the time of exit acknowledged the deficiency. Ref: 2012 NFPA 101; Sections: 19.2.7, 7.7.1, 7.7.4, 7.2.2, 7.1.10.1 . |