Failure to Maintain Sanitary Environment Due to Ongoing Roach Infestation
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Summary
The facility failed to maintain a sanitary, safe, and comfortable environment on three of seven units, specifically the 4th, 5th, and 6th floors. On the 6th floor west side shower room, surveyors observed one live roach and five dead roaches in a supply cabinet, and one dead roach in the sink. A dying roach approximately three inches in length was also observed in the 6th floor lobby in front of the elevators. On the 5th floor east side shower room, multiple dead roaches were seen in the toilet and shower rooms, along with one live roach on the shower curtain. On the 4th floor west shower room, multiple dead roaches were observed in the shower room and one live roach was seen on the shower curtain. A resident reported having previously found live roaches in his bed and stated that he reported this to the Maintenance department several weeks prior to the survey. Review of exterminator Service Inspection Reports showed repeated service calls for roach activity in spa rooms, resident rooms, and staff areas on multiple dates in November and December, including treatment of this resident’s room. During an interview, the Nursing Home Administrator and DON stated that the facility has a contract with an exterminating company that provides weekly and as-needed services, and that all staff can submit tickets through a system that prompts Maintenance to contact the exterminator for targeted treatment.
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