Unlocked Beauty Shop with Hazardous Items Accessible
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain a safe, functional, sanitary, and comfortable environment in the beauty shop area. On observation, the beauty shop was found unlocked and unattended, with no staff present. Inside the room, there were several potentially unsafe items accessible, including a container of bleach wipes labeled as hazardous, four tubes of hair color with warnings to avoid contact with eyes and skin and to keep out of reach of children, and a package of plastic razors. The Regional Nurse confirmed that these items were potentially unsafe and that the room should have been locked to prevent access by residents, staff, or the public. Review of facility policy indicated that maintenance storage areas are required to be kept in a clean and safe manner.