Hallway Accessibility Obstructed by Equipment
Penalty
Summary
Facility staff failed to ensure that hallways were accessible for residents, as observed on two separate occasions. On the [NAME] Wing, a medication cart was found on the right side of the hallway near one room, and a shower chair was on the left side near another room, resulting in objects on both sides of the hallway. During an interview, the Restorative Nursing Aide confirmed that these items were blocking the residents' path and stated that all items should be kept on one side to maintain a clear passage. Similarly, in the South Wing, two medication carts were observed on opposite sides of the hallway near different rooms, again obstructing the path. The Certified Medication Aide interviewed at that time also confirmed the presence of objects on both sides of the hallway and acknowledged that items should be kept on one side.