Improper Disposal of Garbage and Refuse
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure proper disposal of garbage and refuse in the receiving and dumpster area, as observed during a tour of the main kitchen. During the inspection, it was noted that the area outside the kitchen, where food deliveries are accepted and dumpsters are stored, had trash, food, and debris scattered on the ground. Additionally, one of the dumpsters had its lid open, leaving trash exposed. These observations were made in the presence of the Food Service Director, Employee E5.
Plan Of Correction
1. Trash was cleaned up and lid closed. 2. All other areas checked to ensure no other areas that trash was disposed of improperly. 3. Education provided to all kitchen, Housekeeping and Department Heads that trash must be in the dumpster, depress swept up and lid closed. 4. Random audits by the Administrator/designee of dumpster area to ensure proper disposal of garbage and lid down once a week for one month, twice a week for one month, and once a month for one month. The findings of the audits will be brought to the monthly Quality Assurance Improvement Committee (QAPI) meeting for a period of three months. Any revisions to the audit plan will be reviewed and implemented with coordination of the interdisciplinary team at QAPI Committee meeting.