Improper Disposal of Garbage and Recyclables
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure proper disposal of garbage and recyclables in the receiving and dumpster area. During a tour of the Food Service Department, it was observed that the trash compactor had its metal door ajar, leaving bags of trash exposed. Additionally, the cardboard recycling dumpster had two sliding doors open, and the can recycling dumpster had both top doors and the side sliding door open. Near the receiving door, four wooden pallets were found on the ground with broken pieces of splintered wood scattered around. Furthermore, three large grey trash cans were lying on the ground, and two large blue laundry bins were half-filled with rainwater and trash, including a broken hot holding pan warmer. These observations were confirmed in an interview with the Dining Operations Manager.
Plan Of Correction
1. Contain elements detailing how the facility will correct the deficiency as it relates to the individual. a. There were no residents affected by this deficient practice. The metal trash compactor metal door that was ajar was closed, the cardboard recycling dumpster sliding doors were closed, and the can recycling dumpster top doors and side sliding doors were closed. The wood pallets on the ground were removed, the large grey trash can laying on the ground was removed, and the blue laundry bins that were filled with rainwater and trash were removed. 2. How will you identify other residents that have the potential to be affected by the deficient practice and what corrective action will be taken: a. The Maintenance Director, Environmental Director, and Dining Manager provided immediate education to the relevant staff on the proper waste disposal of trash and recyclables. 3. What measures will be put into place or what system changes will you make to ensure that the deficient practice does not recur. a. The Maintenance Director or designee will conduct formal education and training of the facilities Dispose Garbage and Refuse Policy. 4. Include the measures the facility will take or the systems it will alter to ensure that the problem does not recur. a. The Maintenance Director or designee will conduct weekly x4 audits for 3 months to ensure that the proper disposal of garbage and refuse. 5. Indicate how it plans to monitor its performance to make sure that solutions are sustained. The Maintenance Director or designee will conduct weekly audits x4 then monthly for three months. All findings from these audits will be reviewed during the facility's Quarterly QAPI meetings to determine if further corrective actions or further monitoring is required. 6. Provide dates when corrective action will be completed: The facility will complete this Plan of Correction on 4/4/2025.