Failure to Address Ant Infestation in Resident Room
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that resident rooms were free from pests, specifically ants, as required by their pest control policy. A resident with muscular dystrophy, depression, and opioid dependence, who had intact cognition and required supervision with activities of daily living, was observed to have ants present in his room on two separate occasions. The resident reported that ants had been present for weeks and that he had notified the facility, but no action had been taken to address his concern. The Maintenance Director confirmed the presence of ants and stated that only an outside pest control company could perform treatments, in accordance with facility policy. Review of the facility's pest control policy indicated that an outside company was responsible for monthly and emergency pest treatments.