Failure to Maintain Clean and Homelike Environment in Resident Halls and Shower Rooms
Penalty
Summary
Surveyors observed that the facility failed to maintain a clean, comfortable, and homelike environment in two of the three resident halls, specifically in the shower rooms on Hall A and Hall B, as well as a supply storage room on Hall A. In Hall A, the shower room window had accumulated dust, debris, and dead bugs, and a four-tiered metal cart used for clean linens and toiletries showed multiple areas of rust. The toilet seat in the same room was discolored and had several gouged areas. The storage room contained two boxes, one with urinary catheter supplies and another with wound care items, both resting directly on the floor. In Hall B, similar issues were noted, including a shower room window with dust, debris, and dead bugs, a rusted metal cart for clean linens, missing caulk in the shower corner, rust around the hand-washing sink faucet and drain, and a rusted paper towel dispenser. These conditions were confirmed by housekeeping and maintenance staff during the environmental tour. The facility's policy requires that sinks and paper towel dispensers be kept clean and that boxes be stored off the floor at all times.