Failure to Maintain Resident and Common Area Furniture in Good Repair
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide a safe, functional, sanitary, and comfortable environment for three residents and the dining room, as evidenced by multiple pieces of furniture in disrepair. Observations revealed that one resident's dresser was missing the front of a bottom drawer, exposing personal clothing items, with worn and exposed wood. Another resident's dresser was missing the front of a drawer, also exposing personal items, and a third resident's wardrobe had a top drawer front hanging down and a door handle with a missing screw. In each case, the residents reported that the furniture had been broken for a long time and had not been reported to staff. Staff interviews indicated a lack of awareness and reporting regarding the broken furniture. A CNA stated she had not noticed any broken furniture but acknowledged that any staff entering a room should report such issues. An LVN admitted to noticing missing drawer fronts but never reported them. The Maintenance Supervisor was unaware of the specific furniture issues in the residents' rooms and stated that repairs were made only when work orders were submitted or when he noticed issues himself. The Maintenance Work Order book contained no entries for the broken furniture in question. Additionally, the activity cabinet in the dining room was observed to have its right-side doors removed and propped against another cabinet. The Maintenance Supervisor was aware of the broken cabinet but had not received approval to replace it and had no extra furniture available. The facility's maintenance policy required the building and equipment to be maintained in good repair and free from hazards, but these requirements were not met in the cases observed.