Improper Disposal of Cardboard Boxes
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to properly dispose of cardboard boxes, as observed outside the kitchen door. The facility's policy requires that food storage boxes and containers be disposed of by the end of each shift into the outside dumpsters. However, during an observation at 7:01 AM, multiple cardboard boxes were found scattered on the ground and not contained in the garbage bin. This was confirmed by photographic evidence. Interviews with staff further highlighted the deficiency. A Dietary Aide stated that someone is responsible for breaking down the cardboard boxes and taking them to the garbage container, indicating that the boxes should not be left on the ground. The Dietary Director also confirmed that the cardboard boxes were removed from the ground outside the kitchen door and acknowledged that they should not have been there.
Plan Of Correction
F-814 Dispose Garbage and Refuse property: Identify patients that were at risk and what did: Once identified by surveyor with multiple cardboard boxes on the ground and not contained in the garbage bin. The Certified Dietary manager and Registered Dietician met with staff on and to ensure that the empty cardboard boxes were no longer allowed to be left unattended and not broken down and discarded. No residents were placed at risk. How will you identify other patents that are at risk: Once identified by surveyor with multiple cardboard boxes on the ground and not contained in the garbage bin. The Certified Dietary manager and Registered Dietician met with staff on and to ensure that the empty cardboard boxes were no longer allowed to be left unattended and not broken down and discarded. No residents were placed at risk. Measures put in Place: The CDM/RD or designee created a QAPI spot check form and created a new process to Discard cardboard boxes by dietary staff. This Inservice was completed on and Additionally, a Cardboard only bin was placed on the outside of building as a general cardboard disposal location. Ali other non-dietary boxes were also detailed to be broken down and discarded in a main garbage container. How will you monitor: The CDM /RD or designee will be responsible for bringing the findings or progress to the QAPI Committee. This will occur Monthly for 3 months, then quarterly and or if any variances are reported ongoing.