Failure to Follow Hand Hygiene During Food Preparation and Service
Penalty
Summary
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) failed to follow proper infection control procedures during food preparation and service. Observations revealed that one CNA washed her hands, put on a hair net and gloves, then handled food items such as baked beans and hot dogs, but repeatedly changed gloves without washing her hands in between glove changes. She also put on a hair net and gloves without handwashing, handled food, and then removed her gloves and hair net before leaving the area without washing her hands. Another CNA washed her hands, put on a hair net and gloves, distributed silverware and napkins to residents, then changed gloves and prepared drinks, again without washing hands between glove changes. Both CNAs confirmed in interviews that they did not wash their hands between glove changes or after putting on hair nets. These actions had the potential to affect all 12 residents in the specified house, with a total facility census of 56.