Unlabeled Shampoo Bottles Found in Shower Room
Penalty
Fine: $54,438
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Summary
During an inspection of the facility's male shower room, five bottles of shampoo were found to be unlabeled and not identified with any resident names. This observation was made in the presence of an LPN, who confirmed that the bottles were not labeled. The issue was identified as a failure to adhere to infection control procedures, as the lack of labeling could lead to improper use of personal care items among residents. The deficiency was noted in one of two shower rooms inspected during the survey, with a facility census of 111 residents at the time. The Director of Nursing later confirmed the presence of the unlabeled bottles in the shower room.