Improperly Covered Bathroom Fixtures Create Infection Control Deficiency
Penalty
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Summary
During an interview and observation in a resident room, a bathroom door was found open, revealing a 'pool noodle' taped with orange tape along the entire length of the water pipe leading to the commode, and the flush handle was also covered with foam and tape. A resident occupying the room stated that these items were present upon their arrival. The DON confirmed that these modifications had been installed for a previous occupant and acknowledged that they constituted an infection control issue, as the materials could not be properly sanitized. This situation demonstrated a failure to maintain a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections.