Life Safety (LS) (Nursing Care Center / Nursing Care Center)
Means of Egress - Computers on Wheels
Publish | January 01, 0001
How long can computers on wheels be in corridors? Are they allowed to charge in the corridors?
Computers on wheels may be in the egress access corridors provided they are "in use" and addressed in a fire plan (i.e., move them from the corridor in an emergency situation). "In use" would refer to anything in the corridors that is idle for less than 30 minutes. The computers on wheels may be stored and charged in corridor alcoves provided the corridor width is not compromised at any time. Computers on wheels are not considered medical emergency equipment, therefore CMS Categorical Waiver 12-21 would not be applicable. [LS.02.01.20, LS.03.01.20]
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