Failure to Maintain and Monitor Laundry Chemical Dispensers
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that both washing machines' chemical dispensers were properly checked and calibrated according to regulations and industry standards. During an observation and interview in the laundry room, the EVS Director was unable to state when the chemical dispensers were last checked or calibrated and was not aware of any scheduled maintenance by the vendor. The NHA was also unable to provide documentation, such as invoices, to show that the chemical dispensers had been checked or calibrated on a routine basis and confirmed that there was no regular schedule for vendor calibration prior to the survey date. A review of the vendor's service form indicated that there was a concern about chemicals not being correctly dispensed from the buckets to the machines. The vendor's chemical dispenser manual emphasized the importance of regular monitoring and maintenance, including checking chemical levels and cleaning the dispenser. Additionally, the facility was unable to provide a policy related to maintaining facility equipment when requested during the survey.