Failure to Prevent Accident Hazards Due to Fluid Spills and Excessive Water Temperatures
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain a safe environment free from accident hazards, as evidenced by multiple observations of fluid spills and excessively hot water temperatures. Over four consecutive days, surveyors observed fluid puddles and streaks in various areas, including the entry area of a dining room, a resident's room, and a hallway. In one instance, a staff member walked through a fluid spill in a resident's room without addressing the hazard, and no wet floor signs or staff were present to alert or clean up the spills in the hallway. These conditions were confirmed by staff members present at the time of observation. Additionally, surveyors identified hot water temperatures in several locations that exceeded safe limits, with readings ranging from 120.2 to 125.0 degrees Fahrenheit. The Maintenance Director confirmed that water temperatures are only checked weekly and that maintenance on the mixing valve was overdue. These findings were directly observed and confirmed with facility staff, indicating a failure to provide adequate supervision and hazard prevention in the resident environment.