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Print Inspection: RL005413

Provider Information


The Springs at Mill Creek

1201 W 10TH STREET
The Dalles, OR 97058

Provider ID
70M219
Administrator
NAOMI MA'AE
Phone
(541) 296-1303
Email
nmaae@thespringsliving.com

Inspection Details


Date
7/9/2025
Event ID
RL005413
Inspection type(s)
Re-Licensure
Deficiencies cited
1

Citation Details


C0420: Fire and Life Safety: Safety


Visit Number
9 - RL005413 - Visit
Visit Date
7/9/2025
Corrected Date
N/A
Details

OAR 411-054-0090 (1-2) Fire and Life Safety: Safety (1) FIRE DRILLS. All fire drills shall be conducted according to the Oregon Fire Code (OFC). (a) Unannounced fire drills must be conducted and recorded every other month at different times of the day, evening, and night shifts. (b) Fire and life safety instruction to staff must be provided on alternate months. (c) The Fire Authority may develop an alternative fire drill plan for the facility. Any such plan must be submitted to the Department. (d) A written fire drill record must be kept to document fire drills that include: (A) Date and time of day; (B) Location of simulated fire origin; (C) The escape route used; (D) Problems encountered and comments relating to residents who resisted or failed to participate in the drills; (E) Evacuation time period needed; (F) Staff members on duty and participating; and (G) Number of occupants evacuated. (e) Alternate exit routes must be used during fire drills to react to varying potential fire origin points. (f) The evacuation capability of the residents and staff is a function of both the ability of the residents to evacuate and the assistance provided by the staff. (g) Staff must provide fire evacuation assistance to residents from the building to a designated point of safety as determined by the Fire Authority having jurisdiction. Points of safety may include, outside the building, through a horizontal exit, or other areas as determined by the Fire Authority having jurisdiction. (h) The fire alarm system shall be activated during each fire drill, unless otherwise directed by the Fire Authority having jurisdiction. (2) If the facility is unable to meet the applicable evacuation level, the facility must make an immediate effort to make changes to ensure the evacuation standard is met. Changes must include, but not be limited to: (a) Increasing staff levels, (b) Changing staff assignments, (c) Requesting change in resident rooms, and (d) Arranging for special equipment. After making necessary changes, if the facility fails to meet the applicable evacuation level, the facility must issue an involuntary move-out notice to the residents in accordance with OAR 411-054-0080. This Rule is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure fire drills were conducted in accordance with the Oregon Fire Code. Findings include, but are not limited to: Fire drill records from 01/2025 through 06/2025 were reviewed on 07/08/25. The facility failed to document the following required components: * The escape route used; * Problems encountered, comments relating to residents who resisted or failed to participate in the drills; * Evacuation time period needed; and * Evidence of alternate routes used; The need to ensure all required components were addressed and documented for each fire drill was discussed with Staff 1 (ED) and Staff 2 (Administrator) on 07/09/25 at 11:15 am. They acknowledged the findings.

Plan of Correction

#1 We will schedule Fire Drills for the remainder of the year to include alternate shifts and evacuation routes. Forms have been updated to more clearly provide required components for Fire Drills including maps that will be marked with the evacuations routes used. #2 See #1 which will be an onging process. #3 Fire Drills will be conducted by the 25th of each month and paperwork will be reviewed by BOM (safety Committee Chair) to ensure all detail was documented. #4 The following are responsible to ensure that the process is followed: Plant Ops Manager, BOM (safety Committee Chair) and Executive Director.


Visit Number
9 - RL005413 - Revisit 1
Visit Date
9/17/2025
Corrected Date
N/A
Details

OAR 411-054-0090 (1-2) Fire and Life Safety: Safety (1) FIRE DRILLS. All fire drills shall be conducted according to the Oregon Fire Code (OFC). (a) Unannounced fire drills must be conducted and recorded every other month at different times of the day, evening, and night shifts. (b) Fire and life safety instruction to staff must be provided on alternate months. (c) The Fire Authority may develop an alternative fire drill plan for the facility. Any such plan must be submitted to the Department. (d) A written fire drill record must be kept to document fire drills that include: (A) Date and time of day; (B) Location of simulated fire origin; (C) The escape route used; (D) Problems encountered and comments relating to residents who resisted or failed to participate in the drills; (E) Evacuation time period needed; (F) Staff members on duty and participating; and (G) Number of occupants evacuated. (e) Alternate exit routes must be used during fire drills to react to varying potential fire origin points. (f) The evacuation capability of the residents and staff is a function of both the ability of the residents to evacuate and the assistance provided by the staff. (g) Staff must provide fire evacuation assistance to residents from the building to a designated point of safety as determined by the Fire Authority having jurisdiction. Points of safety may include, outside the building, through a horizontal exit, or other areas as determined by the Fire Authority having jurisdiction. (h) The fire alarm system shall be activated during each fire drill, unless otherwise directed by the Fire Authority having jurisdiction. (2) If the facility is unable to meet the applicable evacuation level, the facility must make an immediate effort to make changes to ensure the evacuation standard is met. Changes must include, but not be limited to: (a) Increasing staff levels, (b) Changing staff assignments, (c) Requesting change in resident rooms, and (d) Arranging for special equipment. After making necessary changes, if the facility fails to meet the applicable evacuation level, the facility must issue an involuntary move-out notice to the residents in accordance with OAR 411-054-0080. This Rule is not met as evidenced by: