Inaccessible Emergency Pull Cord and Unsafe Shower Environment
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to provide a safe environment in the shower room for one resident who was independent with showering. The resident reported feeling unsafe due to a slippery tiled wall that was too thick to grasp for support and expressed concern about the location of the emergency pull string station, which was situated on the other side of the half tiled wall and not within reach from the shower chair. The resident stated she had previously reported these concerns to management but felt that no resolution had been provided. Staff interviews and observations confirmed that the placement of the pull cord station was not accessible to residents while showering, supporting the resident's concerns about safety in the shower room.