Inaccessible and Damaged Bathroom Call Lights
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure that a working call system was available and accessible in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Specifically, one resident's bathroom call light was found to be missing a cord, making it unusable from the bathroom floor, while another resident's bathroom call light cord was frayed and visibly damaged. Maintenance staff confirmed these issues, acknowledging that the missing and damaged cords posed a safety concern, as residents would be unable to call for help if needed. The facility's call light policy required staff to position call lights within reach and orient residents to their use, but did not address the condition or presence of call light cords.