Failure to Maintain Clean and Homelike Resident Environment
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain a sanitary, orderly, and homelike environment for one resident by not ensuring the cleanliness of the resident's room and restroom. Observations revealed black residue on the floor and window frame, white residue at the bottom of the window, a dark red coating on the soap dispenser, and a broken metal door upon entering the restroom. The soap dispenser was found to be rusty, and the metal door frame at the bottom of the bathroom door was separating from the door. Additionally, the window and the edge of the sliding door were noted to be dirty and dusty. These findings were confirmed by both a Licensed Vocational Nurse and the Director of Nursing, who acknowledged the room was not clean or homelike. The resident involved had diagnoses of depressive disorder, hypertension, and anxiety disorder, and was assessed as having intact cognitive functioning with a need for moderate assistance in personal hygiene and dressing. Facility policy required a clean, sanitary, and orderly environment, with regular cleaning of housekeeping surfaces and prompt cleaning of visibly soiled areas. The failure to adhere to these standards resulted in the resident not being provided with a clean and homelike environment, as required by facility policy.