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Name

ATRIUM HEALTH MERCY

Address

2001 VAIL AV

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28207

Premise Type

41 - Hospitals

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

10/22/2013

Final Score @ Grade

97.50

General Comments

3: Ceiling paint chipping in the restroom of 2117. Damaged wall in 4123. Wall paper damage in the restroom of 7129. Baseboard damaged in the staff restroom of 5N. Drywall damage on the ceiling of 5004A. Repair.5: Vents collecting dust throughout floors 5 and 7. Vents collecting dust in Dialysis restroom.15: No backflow prevention device on the shower wand in 4S Shower Room. Provide. 19: The ice machine chute collecting residue in 7S Nourishment. Clean.33: Soiled linen not placed in bags nor covered on the Dock. Keep covered.34: Clean linen stored next to body cleanser. Store linen to prevent contamination. 36: Damaged fridge gasket/seal in Same Day. Repair.43: Damged thermometer in the fridge in 4N Nourishment. Janet Handy present.

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	The shower room of 5N collecting residue on the floor. Scratches on the toilet seat in 5114. The shower curtain collecting pink residue and the toilet frame flaking paint in 2117.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 hand washing 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: A clean pillow stored on a sharps bin in OR3. Patient care items stored within 8" of the floor in OR Vendor Room and Materials. Patient care items stored below ice machine drain lines in ED Minor and Post Op.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).All patient care or consumable items shall be stored at least 8 inches above the floor. 15A NCAC 18A .1318 (a).Patient care or consumable items shall not be stored below exposed sewage lines. 15A NCAC 18A .1318 (a).
32	1	Furniture clean and in good repair. Mattresses clean, dry, odor free	No	No	No	Observed: A damaged mattress and a rusted bed frame in 2124. A bed with residue collecting on the side in 4131.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).