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Name

THE SHARON AT SOUTHPARK

Address

5100 SHARON RD

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28210

Premise Type

40 - Rest/Nursing Homes

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

3/4/2015

Final Score @ Grade

93.50

General Comments

3. Observed wall damage in 321 behind the headboard, observed water stained ceiling tiles in the biohazard room on the 3rd floor and down the hall by the laundry room on the lower level.Keep all walls and ceilings clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1310.13. Observed the water at the handsink in one of the nourishment rooms at 89F.Maintain the hot water at all resident accessible handwashing sinks and bathing facilities within the temperature range of 100°F to 116°F. 15A NCAC 18A .1312 (e).34.-Observed chemical spray bottles stored on clean towels in one of the shower rooms.-Observed pillows (some with pillow cases on them) stored on the closet floor in room 310.Clean linen shall be stored and handled in a separate room or area, or in another manner that will prevent contamination of clean linen. 15A NCAC 18A .1319 (b).43. Observed no thermometer in the refrigerator in the Assisted Living dining room, and an inaccurate thermometer in the dining room on the 3rd floor.All refrigerators shall have a thermometer and situated so that the thermometer can be easily read. 15A NCAC 18A .1323 (b).*Note: Facility has had some rodent activity. Pest control is already in place on a weekly schedule, and traps are set up.Ms. Angela Conrade present during the inspection.Report emailed to

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
8	2	Facilities conveniently located, clean and in good repair	No	No	No	-Observed a clogged handsink in 255.Keep all handwashing facilities clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1312 (b)-Observed residue on the toilet and/or toilet seats in several of the restrooms: Repeat Non-Compliance. -Observed the hopper not flushing on the 3rd floor biohazard room.Keep all toilet equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1312 (b).
14	1	Disinfectant accessible, properly used	No	No	No	-Per the CNA's, the bath equipment is cleaned by spraying it with the chemical, scrubbing it, and rinsing it. Ensure the manufacturer's instructions are followed. (10 minute contact time).The manufacturer's instructions shall be followed for cleaning equipment with pumps. See rule .1312 (f).-Observed no chemical in one of the tub rooms. -Observed an empty chemical bottle in the 2nd floor shower room.A cleaning detergent and an EPA registered hospital disinfectant shall be accessible to all bathing areas. 15A NCAC 18A .1312 (f).
28	0.50	Adequate storage, area clean, items properly stored	No	No	No	-Observed briefs/diapers stored on the floor in 254 & 259.All patient care or consumable items shall be stored at least 8 inches above the floor. 15A NCAC 18A .1318 (a).-Observed a bag of briefs stored under the handsink in 364, and towels in 351.Patient care or consumable items shall not be stored below exposed sewage lines. 15A NCAC 18A .1318 (a).
33	1	Linen changed when soiled. Soiled linen handled properly	No	No	No	Observed bed linen with stains and/or holes in multiple rooms on each floor/unit.Clean bed linen in good repair shall be provided for each individual and shall be changed when soiled. 15A NCAC 18A .1319 (b).
36	2	Approved utensils and equipment, cleaned and sanitized	No	No	No	-Per all nurses, the water pitcher is washed in the handsink in the nourishment rooms. Ensure they are sent to the kitchen to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized.All multi-service utensils shall be washed, rinsed and sanitized between each user using a method listed in 15A NCAC 18A .2619.-Observed residue collecting in the freezer and/or refrigerators in the dining /nourishment rooms.Repeat Non-Compliance: -Observed the cabinets/drawers in the nourishment rooms collecting debris and residue, and in need of cleaning.-Observed a toaster below the handsink in the dining room.Non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at such intervals as to keep them in a clean and sanitary condition. See rule .1320 (c).