Loose Toilet in Shower Room Creates Unsafe Environment
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to provide a safe, clean, and comfortable environment in the South Wing shower room, as the toilet in this area was observed to be loosely affixed to the floor and could be moved approximately three inches from its center position. This condition was confirmed by both a registered nurse and the facility administrator during interviews, who acknowledged that the loose toilet could potentially cause residents using it to fall. The deficiency was identified through observation, interview, and record review, and it was noted that the facility did not have a specific policy addressing this circumstance.