Failure to Maintain Effective Pest Control Program
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program, as evidenced by multiple documented sightings of roaches, mice, ants, spiders, water bugs, flies, and gnats in various patient care areas, medication rooms, break rooms, laundry, conference rooms, and shower rooms. The pest problem logs reviewed by the surveyor showed repeated entries of pest infestations over several months, including in resident rooms and critical care areas. These logs indicated that the issue was ongoing and widespread throughout the facility. During interviews, the Nursing Home Administrator acknowledged the presence of roaches and rodents in the facility, attributing the problem to the building's age and its location near woods and water. Despite the facility having a pest management company, the logs and staff interviews confirmed that pest sightings continued to occur, and a complaint had been filed regarding the infestation. The surveyor verified and confirmed the presence of pests during the investigation, establishing that the facility's pest control measures were not effective in preventing or addressing infestations.