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NameCAROLINAS MEDICAL CENTER
Address1000 BLYTHE BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28203
Premise Type41 - Hospitals
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 4/9/2024
Final Score @ Grade
97
General CommentsNOTE: Observed staff personal items stored on clean linen cart in 9 Tower. Personal items should not be stored on clean linens. Personal items must be stored in a separate location. Clean linens falling on floor, STICU.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 0 Walls and ceilings clean, good repair No No No .1310 (a) The interior walls of the institution, including doors, windows and window trim, and ceilings, shall be kept clean and in good repair. - Observed water stained ceiling tile in Phlebotomy. Observed wall damage inside patient rooms (#8407, #8624, #8601, #8110, #8203) in need of repair. Observed wall damage, scuffs, or peeling wallpaper outside room 9916, outside 9125, in 10915 in unit 10DE rooms. Observed door frame damaged near floor in 10KDU stock room. Observed edging damage in 10A clean utility and in 10918. Observed door cracked in 10126. Exposed drywall above hopper in soiled utility, 10L
4 0 Lighting at least 10 foot candles, 30 inches above floor No No No .1311 (a) The areas interior to an institution's building or buildings shall be equipped with at least 10 foot candles of light at 30 inches above the floor. Observed light out in shower of room 10920.
7 1 Facilities provided, accessible, clean, good repair No No No .1312 (a) All institutions shall provide toilet, handwashing, and bathing facilities that are available for use by residents and staff. These facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed toilet needing to be re-caulked to the wall in Children's ED restroom. Observed shower grout line with build up in room 9A. Observed shower tile chipped in 10DE shower. Observed very low water pressure on hot faucet side at hand sink in soiled utility room LCH 9, laundry room LCH 8. Repair needed. Rusted toilet support, room 11201.
10 0 Handwashing facilities properly located and equipped No No No .1312 (d) Handwashing facilities shall be supplied with soap and disposable towels or hand-drying devices. - Observed no paper towels at the hand washing sink in Chemistry. Observed no soap and paper towels at the hand sink in soiled utility room 07A115. Ensure to provide all hand washing supplies at all hand sinks at all time.
16 1.50 Hot water between 105°F and 116°F No No No .1313 (d) Institutions shall provide water heating facilities. Hot and cold running water under pressure shall be provided to carry out all operations. Hot water shall be provided at temperatures between 105 degrees Fahrenheit and 116 degrees Fahrenheit at handwashing and bathing facilities. Observed hot water 86F at hand sink in nourishment room located on 6B. Observed water temperature at hand sink in west NICU wing measured at 120 F. On LCH 6, hand sink in restroom elevator hall measured 104F; family waiting room hand sink measured 98F.
32 0.50 Furnishings clean and in good repair; mattresses dry, clean, good repair No No No .1319 (a) Furnishings in an institution, including furniture, curtains, rugs, and blinds, shall be kept clean and in good repair. Mattresses shall be kept clean, dry, and in good repair. Observed torn chairs in adult ED lobby and torn chair in hall near adult ED lobby. Observed torn chair inside patient room #8624 in need of replacing, Observed bedside tray table damaged in need of replacing inside patient room #8601. Observed shower chair cracked in shower room on 10DE unit. Observed table peeling in 9514. Observed blue recliners with damaged upholstery in 10KDU hall.
38 0 Food service equipment and utensils clean, good repair No No No .1320 (a) All food service equipment and utensils shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed refrigerator not latching properly in 6CD nourishment room. Observed soiled microwave need details cleaning and keep clean in snack room 6B, LCH 10.