Failure to Maintain Window Screen in Good Repair
Penalty
No penalty information released
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Summary
The facility failed to maintain a window screen in good repair in one of six sampled resident rooms (Room A). During an observation, the window in Room A was found open with a large hole in the lower corner of the screen. A CNA confirmed that the window was open for ventilation and acknowledged that the hole allowed insects such as flies and mosquitoes to enter the room and reach the residents. The infection preventionist also confirmed that a hole in the window screen could allow insects to enter the resident's room. Review of the facility's policy indicated that residents are to be provided with a safe, clean, and comfortable homelike environment, including maintaining a clean and sanitary setting.