Failure to Repair Leaking Pipe and Maintain Maintenance Logs
Penalty
Summary
A leaking pipe under the kitchen sink was observed, with a green bucket placed underneath to catch the water. Dietary staff reported that the leak had been present for about one to two weeks and stated that the maintenance supervisor had been notified the previous week. The maintenance supervisor confirmed being notified but indicated the notification occurred more recently. Both dietary and maintenance staff acknowledged that leaking pipes could lead to mold growth and potential illness among residents. Additionally, the facility failed to maintain maintenance repair logs and schedules as required by its own policy. The Director of Nursing stated that the maintenance supervisor is responsible for keeping these records in his office, but there was no evidence provided that these logs and schedules were being maintained. The facility's policy specifies that maintenance services should ensure all equipment and areas are kept in a safe and operable manner, with records maintained accordingly.