Failure to Maintain Odor-Free Resident Room
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to maintain a resident's room free from odors, specifically a strong urine smell, as observed in room 217. During the survey, the odor was confirmed by direct observation and acknowledged by a CNA, an LPN, and the Director of Nursing, all of whom identified the smell as urine and attributed it to the resident's incontinence and the condition of the floor and bathroom. The facility's policy on resident room cleaning, which emphasizes providing a clean, attractive, and safe environment, was not followed in this instance. Staff interviewed agreed that the odor did not facilitate a homelike environment and did not meet the facility's standards for cleanliness.