Deficient Shower Room Maintenance and Inadequate Water Temperatures
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain safe and functional shower room environments, resulting in inappropriate water temperatures and malfunctioning equipment across multiple units. Observations and interviews revealed that the 200-hall shower room had a faulty valve and leaking pipes, with water dripping into a glove placed over the pipes. The shower room was not operational, leading residents to request showers in other halls. The 400-hall shower room had no hot water at the sink, and the water temperature in both the 400 and 500-hall shower rooms was consistently cold, measured at 101°F and 102°F, which was verified as not appropriate for resident bathing. Additionally, the 200-hall shower room had a missing exhaust fan cover and water-stained ceiling light cover. Maintenance records showed that parts had been ordered to address the issues, but repairs had not been completed due to competing maintenance demands. The Maintenance Director confirmed that water temperatures were not being routinely checked in the shower rooms. These deficiencies had the potential to affect 56 residents residing on Units 200, 300, 400, and 500, out of a total facility census of 76.