| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|
1
|
1
|
Floors easy to clean, no obstacles, drains where needed |
No |
No
|
No |
Repeat non-compliance: Observed floor damaged in carnation dining room.Keep all flooring in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1309 (a) and (b). |
|
3
|
2
|
Walls and ceilings cleanable, clean, good repair |
No |
No
|
No |
Observed stained ceilings in hallways and closets throughout facility. Observed damaged wall paper in hallways. Observed damage in 812, Keep all walls and ceilings clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1310. |
|
5
|
1
|
Ambient air temperature 65 to 85 F, equipment clean |
No |
No
|
No |
Observed dusty vents in bathrooms throughout facility.Keep all ventilation equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1311 (b). |
|
8
|
2
|
Facilities conveniently located, clean and in good repair |
No |
No
|
No |
Repeat non-compliance: Observed damaged shower stretcher mat in 800 bath. Observed dirty shower stretchers, shower chairs, and shower stall walls in bathrooms throughout facility. Observed several toilet collecting residue in resident rooms. Observed one loose toilet seat in 800 hall. Observed toilets dirty in maintenance rooms, converted guest rooms.Keep all bathing equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1312 (a) and (f). Keep all toilet equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1312 (b). |
|
9
|
1
|
Toilet rooms free of storage, hand wash signs posted |
No |
No
|
No |
Repeat non-compliance: Observed maintenance storage in converted resident rooms.Toilet rooms shall not be used for storage. See rule .1312 (b). |
|
10
|
1
|
Bedpans, urinals, bedside commodes and emises basins properly cleaned and disinfected |
No |
No
|
No |
Repeat non-compliance: Observed bedpans with no label, or only room and bed number in resident rooms throughout.Observed dirty bed pans stored as clean in 304/306 restroom.Label all disposable bed pans with the residents/patients name and date. 15A NCAC 18A .1312 (c).All bedpans/urinals/emesis basins shall be cleaned after each use. 15A NCAC 18A .1312 (c). |
|
12
|
1.50
|
Lavatories have mixing faucet or tempered water, soap hand towel and hand drying device |
No |
No
|
No |
Observed no paper towels in 100 bath.Provide liquid soap and disposable towels at all hand washing sinks. 15A NCAC 18A .1312 (d). |
|
18
|
1
|
Drinking utensils properly handled |
No |
No
|
No |
Observed disposable water pitchers labeled with room number only.Label all disposable water pitchers with the resident's/patient's first name and last name. 15A NCAC 18A .1314 (a). |
|
19
|
1
|
Ice protected, dispensed, equipment clean in good repair |
No |
No
|
No |
Observed ice chest accessible to residents on 700 hall.All ice machines and storage chests which are accessible to the residents and the public shall be automatic ice dispensing machines. 15A NCAC 18A .1313 (b). |
|
32
|
1
|
Furniture clean and in good repair. Mattresses clean, dry, odor free |
No |
No
|
No |
Observed several damaged mattresses in resident rooms.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 |
Observed sheets on several resident beds stained and collecting debris. Observed soiled linen not covered in soiled room for laundry intake.Clean bed linen in good repair shall be provided for each individual and shall be changed when soiled. 15A NCAC 18A .1319 (b).Soiled linen shall be placed in a covered container or bag at the point of use and stored and handled so as to contain and minimize aerosolization of and exposure to any waste products. 15A NCAC 18A .1319 (b). |
|
36
|
1
|
Approved utensils and equipment, cleaned and sanitized |
No |
No
|
No |
Observed residue collecting on refrigerators in nourishment rooms throughout.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). |