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32 | Interviews with the Administrator revealed the facility was without power for two days due to an issue with the electric company. The first night, the on site generator powered part of the kitchen including the refrigerator and freezer, the hallways and some outlets. She said staff were also posted at all exits with flashlights.
The following day, a larger generator was rented which provided additional power for the facility until power was restored. The Administrator stated the facility had a phone tree and the family member or POA for every resident was notified of the power outage.
A review of the facility's Emergency and Disaster Plan (LIC 610E), stated the facility's provision for emergency power would be that the community would have small generator on site that could be used for emergency lighting, fans, heaters and emergency equipment until a larger generator could be rented from a local store.
A review of facility records revealed Individual #1 (I1) was listed as R1's primary emergency contact and Individual #2 (I2) was identified as R1's alternate emergency contact. The Administrator provided a screen shot of a cell phone call which indicated the telephone number for I2 based on R1's emergency contact information, was contacted on 01/19/2021 at 20:02 and the phone call lasted five minutes.
Based on the information obtained, the facility followed their Emergency and Disaster Plan following the power outage and a responsible party for R1 was contacted on the day of the power outage. Therefore, the allegations of ‘Facility was without electricity’ and 'Licensee failed to notify responsible party of the incident' are unsubstantiated at this time.
Exit interview and report findings reviewed with Ms. McPherson. A copy of the report was emailed for signature.
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