Failure to Maintain Clean and Safe Environment
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain a safe, functional, sanitary, and comfortable environment for residents, as evidenced by multiple observations of unclean and poorly maintained areas. On the date of the survey, Hall B was found with floors covered in trash, food particles, and candy wrappers between the handrail and wall. Resident rooms in Hall B had brown dry stains on the floor, overflowing trashcans, trash under beds, broken window blinds, and broken floor tiles. The dining room floor was also observed to have trash, food, and cups scattered throughout, despite breakfast having been served hours earlier. Similar unsanitary conditions were noted in Hall A, with floors covered in trash and food particles. Interviews revealed that the floor technician was late on the day of the observation, which contributed to the lack of cleanliness. The administrator acknowledged that staff are responsible for emptying trashcans and cleaning floors as needed, and stated that all staff had been in-serviced regarding their responsibility to maintain cleanliness. However, the administrator was unable to provide a policy on maintaining a homelike environment during the exit conference. No specific residents were identified as being directly affected in the report, and no medical history or conditions were mentioned.