| 6400.73(a) | There are 4 steps leading up through the Bilco doors in the basement. There is no handrail at this exit. | Each ramp, and interior stairway and outside steps exceeding two steps shall have a well-secured handrail. | Handrails were installed and secured and rechecked for safety. Prevention/Correction: All supervisory staff and program specialist discussed and reviewed regulation 6400.73(a). Maintenance Department also informed of the need for handrails when installing ramps that exceed two steps. Program Specialists will check handrails during weekly visits and whenever new ramps and interior stairways are constructed and maintain records of the findings of their checks. |
02/03/2020
| Implemented |
| 6400.80(a) | There is a ramp leading out through the sunroom in the back of the house. It was covered in snow & ice, which would pose as a falling hazard should they need to evacuate from this exit. | Outside walkways shall be free from ice, snow, obstructions and other hazards. | Supervisor removed snow from the sunroom exit. Prevention/Correction: During daily poison checks in the home, exits will be also be checked to ensure that they are unobstructed and noted on the revised daily checklist form. Staff within the home will be trained on the purpose and regulation re: this safety issue. All other homes were checked to ensure compliance. No other doors/exits were obstructed. |
01/22/2020
| Implemented |