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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

3/14/2018

Final Score @ Grade

98.50

General Comments

No points deducted for the following: 6. Observed minor black build up around the ceiling in the bathroom on the women's side of 1 North. Spoke with maintenance about ensuring the vents are cleaned so that moisture could escape. **Moisture shall be controlled such that there is no evidence of microbial growth on interior surfaces and objects. 15A NCAC 18A .1311 (d). 8. Observed white and green build up on one shower head in the men's bathroom on 1 North. Needs to be cleaned at a frequency high enough to avoid accumulation. **Keep all bathing equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1312 (a) and (f). 44. Observed boxes of chips stored on the floor in the nourishment room of the ED. Shipment had just came in and boxes had not yet been relocated. Ensure food is not placed on the floor. **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). NOTE: Shower with missing grout from previous inspection had been repaired. Wall damage at the baseboard, around the sink and behind door of ED bathroom (adult side) from previous inspection has been repaired.

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	Observed dust accumulation on vents in bathrooms throughout inspection. Needs to be cleaned more frequently to reduce the amount of build up. **Keep all ventilation equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1311 (b).
28	0.50	Adequate storage, area clean, items properly stored	No	No	No	Observed bags of patient belongings stored on the floor in the patient storage room on 1 North. Patient belongings needs to be arranged so that they are not stored on the floor. **All patient care or consumable items shall be stored at least 8 inches above the floor. 15A NCAC 18A .1318 (a).