Improper Maintenance of Dumpster Lid for Garbage and Refuse
Penalty
Summary
Facility A failed to maintain one of two outdoor dumpsters in a sanitary manner as required by its policy titled "Disposal of Garbage and Refuse." The written procedure stated that containers must be durable, cleanable, free from cracks or leaks, and covered when not in use. During an observation conducted with the Dietary Manager, one dumpster was observed with its lid open and no staff present in the area. In a subsequent interview, the Dietary Manager confirmed the observation and acknowledged that the dumpster lid should be closed when not in use. Later, the Administrator also confirmed these findings and acknowledged that the dumpster lid should be closed when not in use, resulting in a deficiency related to improper disposal and containment of garbage and refuse for a facility census of 75 residents. No specific residents were individually identified or described in the report, and no resident medical histories or conditions at the time of the deficiency were provided.
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