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Name

THE LITTLE FLOWER ASSISTED LIVING

Address

8700 LAWYERS RD

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28227

Premise Type

40 - Rest/Nursing Homes

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

12/23/2013

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

Jodi Fowler was present during the inspection.#3 - Observed the ceiling with chipping popcorn texture around the HVAC vents in the dining room. **Keep all walls and ceilings clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1310.#5 - Observed the ceiling fan with dust build-up in the living room. **Keep all ventilation equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1311 (b). #17 -Observed the water fountain pressure was too low on the East and West halls. **Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and properly regulated. 15A NCAC 18A .1314 (a).#35 - Observed a centrifuge machine was stored and ready for use int he medication room. The centifuge machine is not currently used. **The centrifuge processing of blood should be conducted in a soiled utility room. **Soiled patient contact items shall be taken to a designated area for cleaning and shall be stored separately from clean items. 15A NCAC 18A .1319 (c).

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	Observed the shower curtain with pink/brown residue in the West shower room, and soap scum on the shower curtain in room 5.**Keep all bathing equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1312 (a) and (f).
36	1	Approved utensils and equipment, cleaned and sanitized	No	No	No	Observed the oven in the West Nook with food debris, and the cabinet's internior with a sticky substance.**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).