Failure to Maintain Clean and Safe Shower Room Environment
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment in one of three shower rooms observed. During an observation of the 800/900 Hall shower room, surveyors noted a spotty black substance on one side and in one corner of the ceiling above the shower, a pink substance along the wall, and black and brown substances on the shower floor. The pink and black/brown substances on the floor were able to be wiped away with a paper towel. The shower room also exhibited a strong foul odor consistent with mildew. Additional observations revealed five shampoo bottles toppled over and scattered across the shower floor, as well as several white wipe materials on the floor. Interviews with two residents confirmed concerns about the shower room being dirty and containing mold. The Nursing Home Administrator acknowledged the condition of the shower room and stated that he would expect it to be kept clean and to provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment for residents. The facility's policy requires the environment to be maintained in a clean, safe, and orderly manner, with precautions to prevent infection and cross-contamination, which was not followed in this instance.