|
12
|
1.50
|
Lavatories have mixing faucet or tempered water, soap hand towel and hand drying device |
No |
No
|
No |
Provide liquid soap and disposable towels at all handwashing sinks. 15A NCAC 18A .1312 (d). Observed several hand sinks with either no soap or paper towels. Check to make sure soap and towel dispensers are working properly, defective soap dispenser and dead batteries in paper towel dispenser. Make sure all hand sinks are equipped with soap and paper towels including in resident rooms. |
|
14
|
1
|
Disinfectant accessible, properly used |
No |
No
|
No |
A cleaning detergent and an EPA registered hospital disinfectant shall be accessible to all bathing areas. 15A NCAC 18A .1312 (f). Observed no disinfectant in bathing suite.
The manufacturer's instructions shall be followed for cleaning equipment with pumps. See rule .1312 (f). Observed cleaning instructions no posted for disinfection of tub in bathing suites. |
|
28
|
0.50
|
Adequate storage, area clean, items properly stored |
No |
No
|
No |
All patient care or consumable items shall be stored at least 8 inches above the floor.
-15A NCAC 18A .1318 (a). Observed large containers of water stored on floor in PT. Store all food at least 8 inches above floor.
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). Observed storage and boxes stored on floor in several areas. |
|
34
|
1
|
Laundry area and equipment clean, linen disinfected, clean laundry stored and handled separately |
No |
No
|
No |
Clean linen shall be stored and handled in a separate room or area, or in another manner that will prevent contamination of clean linen. 15A NCAC 18A .1319 (b). Observed linen and pillows not protected in clean linen rooms. Linens shall be covered since non-linens stored in room. |