Deficient Pest Control Measures Result in Roach Sightings
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain effective pest control, as evidenced by the presence of a live roach observed in the hallway of the 400 hall. Staff responses included an LVN stepping on the roach and housekeeping staff cleaning it up. Interviews with staff members, including a CNA, LVN, Maintenance Director, Environmental Supervisor, and Administrator, revealed that while pest control services are provided monthly and a pest control sighting logbook is maintained at the nurse's station, sightings of roaches have occurred and are documented. The logbook showed entries for roach sightings in April and May, and pest control invoices confirmed that treatments were performed in response to these reports. Despite these measures, the facility did not have a formal pest control policy in place, as stated by the Administrator. Staff described a process for reporting and addressing pest sightings, including deep cleaning and communication with pest control vendors, but the continued presence of roaches indicated that these actions were not fully effective in preventing pest activity within the facility. The deficiency was identified through direct observation, staff interviews, and review of pest control documentation.