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Name

STEWART HEALTH CENTER, THE

Address

6920 MARCHING DUCK DR

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28210

Premise Type

40 - Rest/Nursing Homes

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

7/12/2021

Final Score @ Grade

92.50

General Comments

Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and properly regulated. 15A NCAC 18A .1314 (a). Observed water fountain in memory care area with leak around faucet and minor corrosion present. Repair. Keep all flooring in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1309 (a) and (b). Observed thresholds to both restrooms in memory care area loose/detached. 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). Unable to verify linens laundered on site in facility are sanitized. No records provided for review. Unable to determine sanitization of items. Any area where food is portioned, served or handled (does not include activity kitchens serving food to 12 people or less) shall be equipped with a separate hand wash lavatory with hot and cold mixing faucet, soap and individual towels or hand drying device. 15A NCAC 18A .1320 (b). Observed refrigerator removed from activity kitchen space to hallway area where there is no access to hand sink for hand washing. Management noted that relocation of refrigerator is temporary due to construction in activity kitchen area. Temporary signage placed on refrigerator to direct employees to wash hands in restroom prior to accessing the refrigerator.

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
8	1	Facilities conveniently located, clean and in good repair	No	No	No	Keep all toilet equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1312 (b). Observed organic debris on bottom surfaces of toilet seat in common bath memory care. Organic material present on toilet room 127. REPEAT - no point escalation as all toilets observed to be operational during inspection.
13	1	Lavatory and bathing hot water between 100 and 116 F	No	No	No	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). Observed hot water supplied to hand sinks and other fixtures throughout with temperatures up to 120f. Temperature adjusted down to maintain between 100 - 116. Water temperatures ranged from 80-124F. Mixing valve adjusted several times. Mixing valve may need to be replaced if water range keeps fluctuating.
32	2	Furniture clean and in good repair. Mattresses clean, dry, odor free	No	No	No	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). Observed bedside tables in patient room 127 and in activity area on first floor with peeling/damaged edges. Observed pillow with tears room 127. Observed debris under cushions of chairs in first floor common hallways. Observed loose/detached cabinet doors med room 1st floor. REPEAT
33	1	Linen changed when soiled. Soiled linen handled properly	No	No	No	Clean bed linen in good repair shall be provided for each individual and shall be changed when soiled. 15A NCAC 18A .1319 (b). Observed soiled pillow cases in use on bed room 127. Carts used for soiled laundry shall be labeled for soiled laundry use only. 15A NCAC 18A .1319 (b). Observed no labeling on soiled laundry receptacles outside of kitchen area 1st floor and in hallway area 1st floor.
42	2	Food protected. Potentially hazardous food maintained at 45 F or below, or 140 F for above, consumed or discarded within 2 hours of being removed from temperature control	No	No	No	All potentially hazardous food products shall be maintained at 45°F, or below, or 140°F or above except during necessary periods of preparation and serving. 15A NCAC 18A .1323 (a). Observed ambient air temperature of refrigerator in 1st floor activity kitchen at 50f with TCS foods including yogurt holding at 55f. Temperature logs on door of refrigerator indicate elevated temperatures for extended time. Food items discarded. Interior thermostat of refrigerator adjusted to lower level, air temperature reduced to 40f.
44	0.50	Food stored above floor	No	No	No	Containers of food shall be stored above the floor, on clean racks, dollies, slatted shelves, or other clean surfaces in such a manner as to be protected from splash or other contamination. 15A NCAC 18A .1323 (c). Observed various food items including chips, coffee, seasonings, etc. stored directly on floor in storage closet.