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NameBRIGHTON GARDENS OF CHARLOTTE
Address6000 PARK SOUTH DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28210
Premise Type40 - Rest/Nursing Homes
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/11/2018
Final Score @ Grade
91
General CommentsNo Points Deducted: 3. -Observed water damage to the ceiling in the MC utility room. Ceiling is turning black, bowing, and cracking. Repair. -Observed a crack in the window in room 314. Keep all walls and ceilings clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1310. 10. -Observed a soiled, bent, unlabeled bed pan in room 262. Follow the rule below. Label all disposable bed pans with the residents/patients name and date. 15A NCAC 18A .1312 (c). -Observed urine in a urinal in room 162. Follow the rule below. All bedpans/urinals/emesis basins shall be cleaned after each use. 15A NCAC 18A .1312 (c). 19. Observed an ice cooler stored unattended on the 3rd floor hall. Follow the rule below. Suggestion: Place a lock on the unit. Ice shall be handled, transported, stored, and dispensed in such a manner as to be protected against contamination. 15A NCAC 18A .1314 (b). 28. -Observed briefs stored on the floor in several apartments. -Observed boxes of gloves and towels stored on the floor- 1st floor storage room. All patient care or consumable items shall be stored at least 8 inches above the floor. 15A NCAC 18A .1318 (a).

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 1 Floors easy to clean, no obstacles, drains where needed No No No Repeat: Observed tile in need of repair in laundry room on the second floor. Flooring was not smooth enough to allow for adequate cleaning. Tiles lifting. -Observed very strong orders on several halls. Deep clean carpets. Rooms 172 (cat present) and 320. **Keep all flooring in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1309 (a) and (b).
5 1 Ambient air temperature 65 to 85 F, equipment clean No No No Repeat: Observed heavy accumulation of dust on vent coverings and/or filters in common rooms and halls. Clean at high enough frequency to prevent heavy build up of dust on coverings. (Points not increased due to inprovement.) **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: Observed stains under and/or on toilet seats in the bathtique MC unit and room 349. **Keep all toilet equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1312 (b). -Observed buildup on shower chairs in the bathtique- MC. Keep all bathing equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1312 (a) and (f). -Observed pink buildup in sink bowls and around faucets in several areas. Keep all handwashing facilities 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: Observed several items stored in the bathtiques- ironing board, towels, wheel chairs, etc. Follow the rule below. **Toilet rooms shall not be used for storage. See rule .1312 (b).
14 1 Disinfectant accessible, properly used No No No -Observed no chemicals accessible in the bathtique. Provide. A cleaning detergent and an EPA registered hospital disinfectant shall be accessible to all bathing areas. 15A NCAC 18A .1312 (f). -Per an employee that cleans the shower/tub equipment, she sprays water, uses soap, and rinses it. Follow the rule below. Skin contact surfaces of all shared bathing equipment shall be cleaned with a detergent solution and then disinfected with an EPA registered hospital disinfectant between patient uses. 15A NCAC 18A .1312 (f).
32 1 Furniture clean and in good repair. Mattresses clean, dry, odor free No No No -Repeats: Observed mattress cover torn in room 262. Inprovement. -Torn comforter in 222, Needs to be replaced. -Observed the chair in the nursing/med room in disrepair- 1st floor. Replace. -Observed the brown leather ottoman in the sitting room in disrepair. Replace. -Observed the vanity in 162 with water damage on the shower side. Repair. **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. See rule .1319 (a)
33 2 Linen changed when soiled. Soiled linen handled properly No No No -Repeat: Observed stained linen and/or pillow cases in rooms 149 and 349. 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 laundry stored in the same room with uncovered clean laundry- MC storage room. 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).