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Name

NOVANT HEALTH MATTHEWS MEDICAL CENTER

Address

1500 MATTHEWS TOWNSHIP PY

City/State/ZIP

MATTHEWS

28105

Premise Type

41 - Hospitals

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

2/20/2017

Final Score @ Grade

96.50

General Comments

No points deducted: 18- 3rd floor 303 water pitcher not labeled, 329 water pitcher was initial only 42- GC-patient food in covered container in domestic fridge- 303 36-5th floor nourishment area microwave food residue, 3rd floor also and large fridge 3- Observed water damaged ceiling tile in ED exam room 26, wall damage in ED clean supply room and behavior health room(crayon marks on wall). Note: Verify milk and sandwiches are delivered in a cold container** Add notification to health Dept after 4 hours on backup water suppy plan, as well as, more detail on how cleaners that needs mix in water will made.

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
8	1	Facilities conveniently located, clean and in good repair	No	No	No	Observed hand washing sink blocked in soiled utility 4th floor, shower chair leaking rusting water in room 330, and observed sink back splash with damaged caulk 3rd floor med room. Keep all handwashing facilities clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1312 (b)
28	0.50	Adequate storage, area clean, items properly stored	No	No	No	Observed disinfectant wipes stored with clean linen supplies in 5th floor med room and near room 503, cabinet with residue in 5th floor med room, 3rd floor med room fridge gasket needing to be cleaned. Observed disposable cups unprotected in 5th floor family area. 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).
32	1	Furniture clean and in good repair. Mattresses clean, dry, odor free	No	No	No	Observed 3rd room 330 bed debris in crevices, bed rusted. Debris on bed in rooms 506 and 503, also damaged to side of bed panel in 506. In room 503 observed a damaged wire and debris on bed. Observed stained mattress in ED exam room 29, mattress torn in ED exam room 26. Observed a stained counter in ED exam room 26. 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). Mattresses shall be kept clean, dry, and odor free. 15A NCAC 18A .1319 (a).
33	1	Linen changed when soiled. Soiled linen handled properly	No	No	No	Observed dirty linen uncovered and label not visible in room 303, dirty cloth in tub 303, 330 linen stained, 503 stained linen, 506 stained linen and gown. Clean bed linen in good repair shall be provided for each individual and shall be changed when soiled. 15A NCAC 18A .1319 (b). Soiled linen shall be placed in a covered container or bag at the point of use and stored and handled so as to contain and minimize aerosolization of and exposure to any waste products. 15A NCAC 18A .1319 (b). Carts used for soiled laundry shall be labeled for soiled laundry use only. 15A NCAC 18A .1319 (b).