Failure to Maintain Comfortable Temperatures in Resident Areas
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain a comfortable environment in two of six nursing units, specifically the 3rd floor common room and Unit C. During a facility tour, temperatures in the 3rd floor multipurpose room were recorded at up to 83 degrees Fahrenheit, and the room was described as hot, humid, and uncomfortable. Approximately 22 residents were present in this room, supervised by two nurse aides, and a large portable air conditioning unit was observed in one corner. Additionally, interviews with two residents in Unit C confirmed that they felt hot and uncomfortable, with the air temperature in their room measured at 82 degrees Fahrenheit. These findings were based on direct observations and interviews conducted by facility staff and surveyors.