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NameCARMEL HILLS
Address2801 CARMEL RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28226
Premise Type40 - Rest/Nursing Homes
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/24/2014
Final Score @ Grade
92.50
General CommentsMr. Richard Todd present during inspection.GC #3 Observed ceiling damage in hallway by room 104.**Keep all walls and ceilings clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1310.GC #34: Observed softener/sanitizer container empty in laundry room.**All common linen including sheets, pillow cases, absorbent pads, towels, and wash cloths provided by the facility must be sanitized between users with an EPA registered laundry sanitizer or by other methods described in 15A NCAC 18A .1319 (b). CG #25: Observed unlabeled spray bottle, under sink in front bathroom.**All pesticides/chemicals shall be handled and stored in a manner that avoids health hazards. See rule .1317 (b).

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 1 Facilities conveniently located, clean and in good repair No No No Observed soiled toilet chair in room 118. Soiled curtain in central shower.**Keep all toilet equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1312 (b). **Keep all bathing equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1312 (a) and (f).
10 0.50 Bedpans, urinals, bedside commodes and emises basins properly cleaned and disinfected No No No Observed unlabeled and dated bed pan in room 104.**Label all disposable bed pans with the residents/patients name and date. 15A NCAC 18A .1312 (c).
17 1 Water fountains clean, good repair, properly regulated No No No Repeat Non-Compliance: Observed water pressure too low at water fountain.**Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and properly regulated. 15A NCAC 18A .1314 (a).
30 1 Medication carts clean, sharps containers affixed, food and utensils handled properly No No No Observed box of tissue next to sharps container on med cart.**Food and utensils used on medication carts shall be handled in a sanitary manner. 15A NCAC 18A .1318 (c).
32 1 Furniture clean and in good repair. Mattresses clean, dry, odor free No No No Observed: Frayed and soiled mattress in room 118. Several frayed fall mats. Some blinds dusty. Soiled window curtain, room 107.**All furniture, bed springs, mattresses, sleeping mats, draperies, curtains, shades, venetian blinds, or other furnishings in institutions shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1319 (a).
33 2 Linen changed when soiled. Soiled linen handled properly No No No Repeat Non-Compliance: Observed soiled and/or torn linens and pillows on beds in rooms 107, 104, 112 and 118.**Clean bed linen in good repair shall be provided for each individual and shall be changed when soiled. 15A NCAC 18A .1319 (b).
35 0.50 Patient contact items in good repair, properly stored, cleaned and disinfected No No No Observed diapers stored on floor in hall closet. Torn and crusty cover on stylist chair in beauty salon. Cabinets and area behind sink need wiping out in beauty salon.**Patient contact items shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1319 (c).**All patient care or consumable items shall be stored at least 8 inches above the floor. 15A NCAC 18A .1318 (a).
40 0.50 Food brought by employees or visitors handled properly No No No Observed unlabeled/undated food items in refrigerator and freezer for both employees and residents. **Food brought from home by employees or visitors of patients or residents shall be stored separately from the institution's food supply and shall be labeled with the name of the person to receive the food and the date the food was brought into the facility. 15A NCAC 18A .1321 (b). **Food brought from home by employees or visitors of patients or residents shall be kept only as long as it is clean, and free from spoilage. 15A NCAC 18A .1321 (b).