Improper Placement of Industrial Dumpster on Dirt Surface
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide a safe and sanitary environment by not properly situating its industrial-sized garbage dumpster. On observation, the dumpster was located at the back of the facility on a dirt surface rather than on a concrete slab. The dumpster placement was noted during a surveyor observation, and it was also identified that the facility did not have a policy governing dumpster placement or management. This deficiency pertains to the facility’s responsibility to maintain a safe, easy-to-use, clean, and comfortable environment for residents, staff, and the public. No specific residents, their medical histories, or conditions at the time of the deficiency were mentioned in the report.
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