Nonfunctional and Leaking Faucets Not Addressed in Multiple Rooms
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that water faucets were functional in four rooms within the long-term care unit. Observations revealed that in one room, the faucet was running continuously and could not be turned off, with a resident reporting it had been this way for an extended period and that the issue had been reported but not resolved. In another room, the faucet was missing and water was continuously dripping down the back of the sink. Two additional rooms had faucets that were dripping continuously. The Maintenance Director acknowledged multiple leaking sinks, stated that parts had been ordered months prior and had arrived, but repairs were delayed pending the arrival of a necessary tool, which had just been delivered. No documentation of work orders, invoices, or purchase orders for the repairs was provided during the survey. The Executive Director confirmed that the facility did not have a policy for building maintenance.