Failure to Maintain Effective Pest Control Program
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program, as evidenced by the presence of numerous flies and gnats throughout multiple areas. Surveyors observed flies and gnats in the conference room, first-floor hallways, resident rooms, the kitchen, the rehab gym, and the conference room over the course of a week. In one instance, a resident reported that flies had been present in their room for at least a week and found them to be annoying. Additionally, a fly was observed on a resident while they were lying in bed with the DON present. Flies were also seen in the kitchen, including on storage racks and around the serving table during food plating. Staff interviews revealed that fly lights had been installed in the hallways and kitchen for the past two years, and pest control services were provided approximately twice a month, including spraying and treating drains. Despite these measures, staff acknowledged that the fly problem typically worsened at the beginning of summer. Pest control invoices confirmed regular service visits, but the persistent presence of pests indicated that the program was not effective in preventing or controlling infestations during the survey period.