Medication Room Cleanliness and Maintenance Deficiencies
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain cleanliness and proper maintenance in two of three medication storage rooms, as observed during interviews and inspections. On the 4th floor, the medication room floor was found dirty with dried spilled liquids and debris, and expired hemoccult cards and developer were present in a cabinet drawer. The LPN interviewed stated that housekeeping was responsible for cleaning the medication room floor, but acknowledged that it was not cleaned frequently. The Director of Facilities Housekeeping confirmed that housekeeping staff were responsible for daily cleaning, including dusting, mopping, and cleaning fixtures in the medication rooms. On the 3rd floor, the medication room had a soiled tile floor with a build-up of dust and debris, and several tiles near the medication cart were broken, crumbling, and cracked. The sink and faucet had white build-up and the base of the sink was dirty with splashes of liquid and debris. The Director of Facilities Housekeeping was aware of the broken tiles and the condition of the sink but could not specify how long these issues had existed. The unit maintenance book did not show that these problems had been reported, and the LPN was unable to confirm when or if they had been reported. Facility policies required daily cleaning and maintenance of medication rooms and their fixtures, which was not followed.