Failure to Maintain Essential Laundry Equipment
Penalty
No penalty information released
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure that all essential equipment, specifically one of two washing machines, was maintained in safe operating condition. Facility documentation and grievances from two residents, as well as concerns related to another resident, indicated a lack of clean linens, wash cloths, and towels. Observation revealed that only one washing machine had been operational for three to four months, and the sole laundry staff member was unable to keep up with the demand for clean linens. The laundry was not completed after the staff member's shift, resulting in insufficient linens. The Nursing Home Administrator confirmed that the second washing machine had been out of service for an extended period.