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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

1/9/2019

Final Score @ Grade

95.50

General Comments

No Points Deducted: 1. Observed the vinyl lifting on the restroom floor in room 6. Glue down. Keep all flooring in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1309 (a) and (b). 3. Observed the corner of the ceiling peeling in the laundry room. Repair. Keep all walls and ceilings clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1310. 13. Observed water at 118F in room 17 and in the hall spa. 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). 26. Observed chairs, a dresser, and mattresses stored in the dumpster area. Remove. The premises shall be kept neat, clean, and free of litter. 15A NCAC 18A .1317 (c). 33. Observed a hole and stains on the sheets and a stained pillow in room 6. Clean bed linen in good repair shall be provided for each individual and shall be changed when soiled. 15A NCAC 18A .1319 (b). ***NOTE*** Observed 2 chemicals in the spa. No information onsite that states the contact time for cleaning. PROVIDE INFORMATION FOR THE CONTACT TIME TO ENSURE THE SPA EQUIPMENT IS BEING CLEANED PROPERLY. If information is not provided on the next inspection, points will be deducted. Report emailed to: jfowler@thelittleflower.net

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
5	1	Ambient air temperature 65 to 85 F, equipment clean	No	No	No	Repeat: Observed dust buildup on the AC/Heat unit filter in the activity room and room 23. 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 residue on the toilet seats and adaptors in every room inspected. Clean. -Observed residue and a paper towel wad in the Spa tub. Clean. -Observed pink rings around the bowl of the hopper. Clean. Keep all toilet equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1312 (b).
35	0.50	Patient contact items in good repair, properly stored, cleaned and disinfected	No	No	No	-Observed hair brushes stored together with hair in all of them- Salon. Clean. -Observed an open bag of patient contact items on the floor in the laundry's storage room. Patient contact items that become contaminated during use shall be cleaned and disinfected after each use. 15A NCAC 18A .1319 (c). Patient contact items shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1319 (c).
36	1	Approved utensils and equipment, cleaned and sanitized	No	No	No	-Observed buildup inside of the microwave, drawers, and refrigerator in the OT room. Clean. -Observed buildup inside of the refrigerator in the common room. Clean. 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).