Inadequate Lighting in Activity Room
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that the Activity Room, which was being used as the facility's Bistro, had adequate and comfortable lighting for residents to enjoy their activities. This deficiency was observed when a resident requested the surveyor to visit the Activity Room, where it was noted that the lighting was dim due to missing light bulbs and multiple lights being out on the track lighting. The Maintenance Director acknowledged the issue, stating that the light tracks could not be replaced because they were no longer available in the area and that the previous administrator had planned to address it during the facility's remodeling. The Activity Director confirmed that residents had expressed concerns about the inadequate lighting, which affected their ability to perform activities such as working on jigsaw puzzles and applying nail polish. The Interim DON also stated that the track lighting had not been replaced due to the pending remodeling of the facility.
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The facility failed to provide adequate dining space for residents on the secured unit, affecting 17 residents. During meals, staff had to move residents to accommodate others, resulting in some eating off bedside tables and limited interaction. Observations showed cramped conditions with minimal space between wheelchairs, highlighting the inadequacy of the dining area.
Inadequate Dining Space for Residents
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The facility failed to provide adequate dining space for residents on the secured unit, affecting 17 residents. During a lunch observation, 15 residents were seated in the dining room, which had four square tables, one against a wall, leaving no open seats. A State tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) had to move a resident to a sitting area to accommodate another resident, resulting in the first resident eating off a bedside table without interaction until the rest of their meal arrived. This indicates insufficient space for all residents to dine together comfortably. Further observations during dinner revealed that residents seated back-to-back had minimal space between their wheelchairs. An STNA had to move a resident to make room for another, highlighting the cramped conditions. The facility census confirmed 17 residents on the secured unit, underscoring the inadequacy of the dining area to accommodate all residents simultaneously, leading to disruptions in meal service and resident interaction.
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