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8
|
2
|
Facilities conveniently located, clean and in good repair |
No |
No
|
No |
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).
Keep all handwashing facilities clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1312 (b)
Observed hopper in soiled utility needing cleaning. Hand sink dirty in med room. Two loose toilet seats. Showers need more thorough cleaning including areas that are not used. Bottom sides of toilet chairs need cleaning. Observed low water pressure at some sinks.
Handwashing sinks shall be accessible to all areas where personnel may be exposed to bodily excretions or secretions. 15A NCAC 18A .1312 (d). Observed blocked hand sink in memory care soiled utility. |
|
11
|
1
|
Hand sinks used only for intended purpose |
No |
No
|
No |
Except for the stipulations stated in rule .1312 (d), handwashing sinks shall only be used for handwashing. 15A NCAC 18A .1312 (d).
Observed OJ and dirty plates in hand sink in memory care kitchen. Sink is for handwashing only. |
|
28
|
0.50
|
Adequate storage, area clean, items properly stored |
No |
No
|
No |
All patient care or consumable items shall be stored at least 8 inches above the floor. 15A NCAC 18A .1318 (a).
Suitable rooms or spaces shall be provided for the storage of all necessary equipment, furniture, and supplies, and kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .1318 (a).
Observed cabinets and drawers in memory care kitchen need cleaning of spills. Observed storage on floor in a couple closets in hallways. |
|
30
|
1
|
Medication carts clean, sharps containers affixed, food and utensils handled properly |
No |
No
|
No |
Medication carts shall be cleaned when visibly soiled. 15A NCAC 18A .1318 (c). Observed med cart on first floor with spills and debris in drawers. |
|
32
|
1
|
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 trash, crumbs, stains under and on cushions in common furniture throughout. |
|
43
|
0.50
|
Food storage units with thermometers, maintain temperatures |
No |
No
|
No |
All refrigerators shall have a thermometer and situated so that the thermometer can be easily read. 15A NCAC 18A .1323 (b). Observed 2 refrigerators without thermometers. All refrigerators need thermometers including in resident rooms. |
|
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 emergency water stored on floor in store room. |