Inadequate Ventilation in Shower and Laundry Rooms
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure adequate ventilation in both the shower rooms and the dirty laundry room. During an inspection, it was observed that the venting systems in the two shower rooms were not operational, resulting in humid conditions and a musty odor. The shower stall walls had a black substance present, and several shower chairs had a brown substance on the underside of the seats and on the chair legs. Staff interviews confirmed that the venting system in the shower rooms had not been operational for over a month. In the dirty laundry room, the venting system responsible for maintaining negative pressure was also found to be non-functional. This failure potentially allowed the transfer of microorganisms from the dirty laundry room into the clean laundry room whenever the connecting door was opened. Housekeeping staff confirmed that the venting system in the laundry room had not been operational for over a month, and the Regional Director of Maintenance acknowledged the issue during the inspection.