Ice Machine Maintenance Deficiency Due to Residue Buildup
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain patient care equipment in safe operating condition when residue buildup was found inside the panels of the ice machine. During an inspection with the kitchen manager, a pink residue and dark streaks were observed on the ice machine panels using a white paper towel, and the kitchen manager confirmed that no residue should be present. Later, the Facility Maintenance Director also acknowledged the residue and stated that the filter needed to be changed. Review of the facility's undated Ice Machine Preventative Maintenance Procedure indicated that the facility had established procedures for cleaning, sanitizing, and replacing filters at least every six months or sooner depending on usage, but these procedures were not followed as evidenced by the observed residue.