Failure to Maintain Safe and Comfortable Temperatures in Shower Rooms
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to maintain safe and comfortable room temperatures in two resident shower rooms, as observed during a survey. On the third floor, the shower room thermostat read 82°F, and a CNA described the room as hot and stuffy. Similarly, the second-floor shower room was observed at 85°F, with an LVN also noting the room felt hot and stuffy. The Maintenance Supervisor confirmed that the air conditioning was malfunctioning and that high temperatures in the shower rooms had been noted, with repairs scheduled. Facility policy requires that resident areas, including bathing and shower rooms, maintain temperatures between 71°F and 81°F to ensure a safe, clean, and comfortable environment.