Unattended Disposable Razor Found in Resident Restroom
Penalty
Summary
A deficiency was identified when a disposable razor was found unattended on the sink inside a resident's restroom. The resident in question was a male with severe cognitive impairment, as indicated by a BIMS score of 6 out of 15, and required substantial to maximal assistance with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene and shaving. Facility records and the resident's care plan specified that staff were to assist with personal hygiene and that razors were considered safety hazards not allowed in resident rooms. During observation, the disposable razor was noted to be dirty with old hairs, and staff interviews confirmed that the resident required assistance with shaving. Staff acknowledged that razors should be discarded in a sharps container after use to prevent harm and infection, and that it was the responsibility of all staff to ensure razors were not left accessible. The facility's policy also listed razors as items not permitted in resident rooms due to safety concerns.