Failure to Maintain Clean and Functional Heating and Cooling Units
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain the heating and cooling units (PTACs) in a safe and clean condition in four out of five resident rooms observed. During an observation with the Maintenance Director, it was found that the PTAC filters and vents in rooms 101, 215, 303, and 412 were covered with dirt and dust, with some filters ripped or missing entirely. The Maintenance Director confirmed that each PTAC should have two filters to prevent the coils from becoming dirty and dusty, and acknowledged the difficulty in finding replacement parts due to the age of the units. The Housekeeping Supervisor stated there was no established cleaning schedule for the PTAC filters, although they should be cleaned weekly. An email from the Executive Director of Facilities Management clarified the function of the vent screens but did not address the lack of filter maintenance. These findings were confirmed during the survey and represent a failure to ensure a clean and safe environment for residents, staff, and the public.