Resident Rooms Below Required Square Footage and Obstructed Egress
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide resident rooms that met the required minimum size of 80 square feet per resident in multiple occupancy rooms, as determined through observation and record review. A review of the facility's room waiver request letter revealed that numerous rooms with two, three, or four beds did not meet the square footage requirement, with specific measurements for each room listed in the report. This deficiency was further supported by direct observation and documentation, confirming that the rooms in question were undersized for the number of residents assigned. During an interview, a resident reported that his bed was positioned in a way that blocked the door, raising concerns about the ability to close the door and potential hazards in the event of a fire. The facility administrator acknowledged that having a bed block the door could create a hazard and expressed a preference for keeping doors unobstructed to ensure prompt entry and exit at all times. The facility's policy and procedure on providing a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment was also reviewed as part of the findings.