Failure to Monitor and Maintain Laundry Dryer Vents
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure a system was in place for monitoring and maintaining the laundry dryer vents that extend from the basement laundry room to the outside of the building. During a tour of the basement laundry room, the Maintenance Director stated that the vent leading from the facility dryers to the outside was not checked and was unsure of its exact location. The Maintenance Director also indicated that while an external company monitors some facility vents, the dryer vent was likely not included in their inspections. There was no knowledge of whether any buildup or debris was present in the vent, and the Director of Nursing was made aware of these concerns. This deficiency had the potential to affect all 21 residents residing in the facility. No specific residents were directly involved or affected at the time of the survey, and no additional medical history or resident conditions were noted in relation to this deficiency.