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Name

CAROLINAS MEDICAL CENTER/CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH

Address

501 BILLINGSLEY RD

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28211

Premise Type

41 - Hospitals

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

10/21/2013

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

17. -Observed water fountain on 2E hall with high pressure allowing water to splash on the walls.-Observed the same water fountain with pink build up around the mouth piece.Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and properly regulated. 15A NCAC 18A .1314 (a).32. -Observed stained blanket in room 2E-90, and stained pillow case in room 1S-77.Clean bed linen in good repair shall be provided for each individual and shall be changed when soiled. 15A NCAC 18A .1319 (b).-Observed residue on the mattress in the quiet room on 1 North hall.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).Mr. Kevin Smith & Ms. Leslie Atkins present during the inspection.Facility's Temporary Capacity: 72

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 Non-compliance: Observed several vents in rooms & restrooms with dust build up.Keep all ventilation equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1311 (b).
8	1	Facilities conveniently located, clean and in good repair	No	No	No	-Repeat Non-Compliance: Observed pink build up on several shower curtains in bedrooms and patient shower rooms.-Observed carbon build up on shower heads throughout.Keep all bathing equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1312 (a) and (f).-Observed toilet seat stained with urine and brown residue in the ED hall.Keep all toilet equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1312 (b).