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F908

(Rev. 173, Issued: 11-22-17, Effective: 11-28-17, Implementation: 11-28-17)

§483.90(d)(2) Maintain all mechanical, electrical, and patient care equipment in safe operating condition.

PROCEDURES/PROBES: §483.90(d)(2)

How does the facility assure all mechanical, electrical and patient care equipment is maintained in safe operating condition?

Is essential equipment (e.g., boiler room equipment, nursing unit/medication room refrigerators, kitchen refrigerator/freezer and laundry equipment) in safe operating condition?

Inspect the bed control panel covering for signs of damage where liquids could leak in.

Inspect the bed’s power cord, cord plug and wall plug in for damage if electrically powered bed.

Is equipment maintained according to manufacturer’s recommendations?