Failure to Maintain Clean and Sanitary Shower Environment
Penalty
Summary
Surveyors identified a deficiency related to the facility’s failure to maintain a safe and sanitary shower environment in the only shower room. During an observation in one of the bathrooms, which was large enough to accommodate a shower across from the toilet area, a black substance approximately two tiles (about eight inches) in length was observed on the shower wall tile below the shower handle and above the grab bar. This condition was present in 1 of 1 shower rooms in the facility and was noted as having the potential to affect all residents who used that shower. During concurrent observations and interviews, the Maintenance Assistant stated that the black substance on the shower tiles was mold and acknowledged it should be cleaned right away. In a separate concurrent observation and interview, the Housekeeping Supervisor also identified the black substance on the shower tile and stated it would be cleaned immediately because it was a health hazard to residents who use the shower. Review of the facility’s “Homelike Environment” policy indicated residents are to be provided with a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including a clean, sanitary, and orderly environment. Review of the “Maintenance Service” policy indicated the maintenance department is responsible for maintaining the building in good repair and free from hazards at all times. The observed mold-like substance on the shower tile demonstrated a failure to follow these policies.
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