Failure to Maintain Sanitation and Cleanliness in Nourishment Room
Penalty
Summary
Surveyors observed that the facility failed to maintain proper sanitation in the nourishment room, which was found to be in disrepair. Specifically, the cabinet doors were misaligned and had not been reported to Maintenance, stains were present on the grates of the ice maker, and the paper towel dispenser was empty with a roll of paper towels placed on top of the refrigerator. The microwave contained brown debris on the bottom, and the Unit Manager was unsure of the cleaning frequency, stating that either a CNA or nurse would clean it if there was a mess. Additionally, paint chips and peeling paint were noted around the soap dispenser. Interviews with staff revealed that the nourishment room was scheduled to be cleaned once a month by the porter, and additional cleaning would occur if staff reported a need. The Director of Housekeeping confirmed that the ice maker grates should be cleaned during the monthly cleaning, and the cleaning log indicated the room was last cleaned at the beginning of the month. The Director of Nursing acknowledged that the microwave was not assigned to anyone's responsibility and should be cleaned if dirty. The facility's cleaning policy required monthly cleaning and completion of an audit sheet, but the observed conditions indicated these standards were not consistently met.