Improper Disposal of Garbage and Refuse
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure the proper disposal of garbage and refuse in a sanitary manner, as observed during a survey. The facility's policy, dated August 2017, mandates that all garbage and refuse be collected and disposed of safely and efficiently, with coordination between the Dining Service Director and the Director of Maintenance to maintain cleanliness around the exterior dumpster area. However, during an observation, a large blue metal construction dumpster was found to contain garbage bags and multiple food boxes, emitting a foul smell and attracting insects. The maintenance director acknowledged that he had repeatedly informed the kitchen staff that the construction dumpster was designated solely for construction waste and not for kitchen garbage, which could attract rodents and insects. Despite his efforts, the issue persisted, and he noted that he was not present at the facility 24/7 to enforce compliance. The facility's Administrator was informed of these findings during an interview.
Plan Of Correction
Boca Circle Rehabilitation Center failed to ensure disposal of garbage and refuse in a sanitary manner. Actions Taken: 1) On the Director of Dietary corrected the deficient practice to ensure disposal of garbage and refuse was done in a sanitary manner. Others Identified: 2) The construction dumpster is set to be removed on . The garbage and refuse identified were disposed of in a sanitary manner on by the CDM. Measures Taken: 3) Dietary and Maintenance staff were re-educated on by Ellie Schutt, LNHA on ensuring disposal of garbage and refuse in a sanitary manner. Newly hired dietary and maintenance staff will receive this education during general orientation. Ongoing Monitoring: 4) The Dietary Manager/Designee will conduct audits 3x weekly to verify appropriate disposal of garbage and refuse x 4 weeks, then weekly x 4 weeks, and then every 2 weeks x 1 month. Audit results will be reviewed in Center QAPI meeting until substantial compliance has been met.