Failure to Maintain Effective Pest Control Program
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program, as evidenced by multiple observations of house flies in several resident rooms. On multiple occasions, flies were seen on windowsills, bed covers, and flying around residents, with one resident observed swatting at flies near her face while awaiting meal service. Residents reported persistent fly presence in their rooms, and staff confirmed that flies were a recurring issue throughout the facility, particularly in certain rooms. Review of pest control records indicated that the facility had been treated for fly activity in both the kitchen and resident rooms. The pest control company identified poor sanitation in resident bathrooms, specifically the presence of urine and fecal matter, as a contributing factor to the fly problem and recommended regular cleaning and sanitizing. The facility's pest control policy required frequent treatments and prompt reporting of pest issues, but monitoring and sanitation practices were not sufficient to prevent ongoing fly activity.