Failure to Accommodate Resident's Handwashing Water Temperature Preference
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Summary
The facility failed to accommodate a resident's preference for handwashing water temperature. During an observation, the hot water faucet in the resident's room was turned on and the water temperature reached 105.9 degrees Fahrenheit. Despite this, the resident, who had moderately impaired cognition according to a recent assessment, stated that the water was 'as cold as can be.' The maintenance director acknowledged that some rooms take longer to heat or warm than others and commented that the water did not need to be too hot for handwashing. These findings indicate that the facility did not adequately address the resident's expressed preference for warmer water when washing hands.