Failure to Maintain Infection Control in Dining and Resident Room Areas
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain an effective infection prevention and control program as evidenced by two separate incidents. In the first instance, dirty dishes containing old food and drinks, including tea, milk, macaroni and cheese, and bread, were left in the dining room after the evening meal, with a resident's meal ticket found under the dinner plate. Additionally, a styrofoam cup without identification was observed on the dining room table. In the second instance, an oxygen cannula and tubing, along with a used bath basin, were found on the floor in a resident's room. The resident was noted to be confused and unable to answer questions regarding the items found on the floor. These observations were made during early morning hours and were confirmed by staff interviews.