Failure to Follow Infection Control Practices in Shower Room
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to implement appropriate infection control practices as required by its Infection Prevention and Control Program. During an observation in a shower room, a used glove was found on the sink and on top of the toilet tank, and the Account Manager confirmed that the glove should have been properly disposed of. In a separate observation in the same shower room, a soiled towel with visible stains was found on the floor, and the Account Manager acknowledged that the towel should have been placed in the dirty linen barrel. The Director of Nursing (DON) was informed of these findings and stated that the cleaning process for shower rooms should ensure they are free of used gloves and washcloths.