Deficiency in Resident Room Space Requirements
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that each resident had the required minimum living space of 80 square feet per resident in multiple occupancy rooms and 100 square feet for single occupancy rooms. During an observation, it was noted that several rooms, including Rooms 1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, and 17, did not meet these requirements. For instance, Room 1, which housed two residents, only provided 62.6 square feet per resident, and Room 11, with four residents, offered just 72.4 square feet per resident. This deficiency was confirmed through interviews and a review of the Client Accommodations Analysis, which detailed the room measurements and capacities. The Director of Nursing acknowledged during an interview that the limited space could restrict residents' movement and potentially impact the quality of care provided by the staff. The facility had submitted a waiver request letter, indicating that certain rooms did not meet the required space per resident but claimed that this would not adversely affect the residents' health, safety, and welfare. However, the observations and measurements indicated that the facility was not in compliance with the space requirements, potentially affecting the residents' ability to move freely and store personal items, as well as the staff's ability to provide adequate care.
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Six residents were found to be living in single rooms that did not meet the minimum required 100 square feet of living space, with room sizes ranging from 91.50 to 97.75 square feet, as confirmed by facility records and administrator interview.
Single Resident Rooms Below Required Square Footage
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Summary
The facility failed to provide single resident rooms with at least 100 square feet of living space, as required. During a survey, it was confirmed through interview with the Administrator and review of the space/occupancy certification waiver that six single rooms, each occupied by a resident, measured less than the required 100 square feet. The specific room sizes ranged from 91.50 to 97.75 square feet. This deficiency affected six residents who were residing in these undersized single rooms at the time of the survey.
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