Leading Age Minnesota FIRE/LIFE SAFETY

1. Leading Age MinnesotaFIRE/LIFE SAFETY YOUR TOP 10 DEFICIENCIES

2. MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY HEALTHCARE TEAM

3. 0353- SPRINKLER SYSTEM-MAINTENCE & TESTING • Quarterly drain tests (PRV and backflow preventer) • Annual tests with-in 365 days • Supply of ready stocked heads (1-300=6, 301-1000=12, over 1000=24) • Mixing head response types

4. 0914 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS- MAINTENANCE & TESTING • Annual testing of receptacles • Physical condition • Retention • Ground continuity • Polarity

5. 0712- FIRE DRILLS • Varied times and conditions • Each shift must have 4 drills per year, 1 per quarter • Documents filled out completely • Acknowledge receipt of signal • Name of who conducted the drill

6. 0321- HAZARDOUS AREAS- ENCLOSURE • Existing- Sprinkler or 1-hr rated construction • New- Sprinkler and 1-hr rated construction • Self-closing and latching doors • Walls from floor to deck above (not ceiling) • No penetrations through walls (both sides)

7. 0920- ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT • Power-taps – Listed and relocatable • Extension cords – temporary tasks only • Only allowed appliances (office and entertainment) • Cannot extend through walls • No medical equipment.

8. 0901-FUNDAMENTALS- BUILDING SYSTEMS • RISK ASSESSMENT • Category 1: Major injury or death to patients or caregivers • Category 2: Minor injury to patients or caregivers • Category 3: Not likely to cause injury to patients or caregivers • Category 4: No impact on patients or caregivers

9. 0372-SMOKE BARRIERS • A wall that go from outside wall to outside wall and floor to top of deck, not top of ceiling. Have sub- contractor’s patch the holes they make.

10. Fire stopping Good Bad No good

11. 0363-CORRIDOR-DOORS/ 321-Hazardous Areas

12. 0923-O2 CYLINDER AND CONTAINER STORAGEKnow the medical gas cylinder storage requirements < 3000 cubic feet >300 but < 3,000 < 300 cubic feet 1250 Cu feet E Cylinder 25 Cu Ft

13. Questions asked • Q1. Can up to 300 cu ft of nonflammable medical gas (12 E sized cylinders) associated with patient care be located outside of an enclosure at locations open to the corridor in a healthcare facility? • A1. Yes, up to 300 cu ft of nonflammable medical gas can be located outside of an enclosure (per smoke compartment) at locations open to the corridor such as at a nurse’s station or in a corridor of a healthcare facility. • Q2. When medical gases are used by patients on a “PRN” basis does the container have to be stored in an approved gas storage room when not being used? • A2. The term “PRN” means “as needed.” An individual cylinder placed in a patient room for immediate use by a patient is not required to be stored in an enclosure and is considered in use. It should be secured to prevent tipping or damage to the cylinder. If the resident does not need the use of oxygen for an extended period of time, such as several days, then the medical gas container should be removed from the room and properly secured in an approved storage room.

14. 0345-FIRE ALARM SYSTEM • Question is, Where is the most current fire alarm test report? E-MAIL • Question is, When was the last sensitivity test been completed. • Question is, can you dispose of testing/inspection documents older than 3 years?

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