Improper Disposal of Garbage Due to Open Dumpster Door
Penalty
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Summary
A deficiency was identified when the facility failed to properly dispose of garbage and refuse by leaving the side door of Dumpster A open, as observed during a survey. The dumpster was found half-full of trash with the left-side sliding door open. Multiple staff members, including the dietary supervisor, dietary manager, housekeeping supervisor, and the administrator, acknowledged during interviews that the dumpster should remain closed to prevent access by animals, pests, and unauthorized individuals, as well as to avoid potential infection control issues. Review of the facility's waste disposal policy confirmed that dumpsters are required to be closed at all times to prevent disease transmission and pest attraction.