Dietary Staff Failed to Follow Manufacturer's Instructions for Sanitizer Testing
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Summary
A deficiency was identified when a dietary aide (DA) failed to follow the manufacturer's instructions for testing the Quaternary ammonium compound (Quat) sanitizer solution in the facility's three-compartment sink. During observation, the DA dipped the Quat test strip into the sanitizing solution for only four seconds before comparing it to the color chart, instead of the required ten seconds as specified by the manufacturer's directions. The DA acknowledged during an interview that the correct procedure was not followed and that this could result in inaccurate readings of the sanitizer concentration. The facility's policy and procedure manual also indicated that the manufacturer's instructions should be followed for proper sanitation.